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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1986-05-08 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 8, 1986 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Don Bowen, at 7:30 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Member Al t. Member Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator Don Bowen John Schwinger Joe Hallford Carole Flippo Richard Royston Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Mark Wood Marjorie Nash CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1986 Chairman Bowen stated they would have to postpone the approval of the minutes since there are only two present that were present at the April 24th meeting. . 1. PS 86-20 Request of Jack Roseberry for replat of Lots 2R-2A & 2R-2B, Block 13, Meadowview Estates. PS 86-20 APPROVED Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PS 86-20. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. 2. PS 86-21 Request of Chart Development for replat of Tracts 3A, 3B, & 3C, NRH Industrial Park Addition. PS 86-21 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PS 86-21 subject to the Engineer's comments. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 4-0. 3. PZ 86-14 Request of Harwood Plaza Apartment Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Walkers Branch Addition, from its present classification of R-7-MF (Multi-Family) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located on Grapevine Highway at Emerald Hills Way. . Page 2 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Bobby McMillan came forward to represent Harwood Plaza Joint Venture which is owned by him and Robert Folsom. He said they were requesting this change from multi-family to commercial for a future phase of their shopping center. Mr. McMillan said he felt this was the highest and best use of the property. He said they plan to build Phase 3 of their shopping center. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-14 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-14. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo. Chairman Bowen stated he felt Commercial zoning would be better than Multi-Family zoning. The motion carried 4-0. 4. PZ 86-15 Request of Sigmor Corporation to rezone a portion of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Parkers Subdivision, from its present classification of C-1 (Commercial) to C-I-Specific Use-Sale of Beer for off premise consumption. This property is located at 6877 Grapevine Highway. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Barbara Gamache, representative of Sigmor Beverage Company, came forward. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Chairman Bowen asked if they plan to renovate this service station. He said as it stands now, it does not meet the requirements to sell beer. Ms. Gamache said they were. She showed drawings and photos of the proposed convenience store and service station. Chairman Bowen said it would meet the ordinance. Mr. Royston stated the beer permit would not be issued until they met the ordinance. Mr. Schwinger said he trades at this station and it looks like there is more property in the pictures. . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-15 APPROVED Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 86-15. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 4-0. 5. PZ 86-16 Request of The Cambridge Companies, Inc. to rezone Lot 3, Block 1, Northpark Plaza Addition, Phase 2, from its present classification of C-l (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the east side of Rufe Snow Drive, approximately 755 feet north of Watauga-Smithfield Road. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Page 4 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . David Greene, 5198 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 202, came forward to represent Cambridge Companies. He said they need this zoning change to allow the construction and operation of a Firestone store. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. George Strock, 6633 Summertime, came forward. He asked about the noise. He asked if they would use power tools. Mr. Schwinger stated it would not be outside work. . Mr. Strock said he had dealings with garages and he was not in favor of having one across the street from his home. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-16 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-16. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 4-0. Chairman Bowen stated that items 6 & 7 would be heard together, but voted on individually. 6. PZ 86-17 Request of Frank B. Holland to rezone a portion of Tract 2, John Condra Survey, Abstract 310, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located north of Starnes Road, bounded on the north by Londonderry Addition and on the east by Kingswood Estates. 7. PZ 86-18 Request of Frank B. Holland to rezone a portion of Tract 2, John Condra Survey, Abstract 310, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-3 (Single Family). This property is located on the east side of Douglas Lane, south of Bursey Road. . ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these two cases to please come forward. . Doug Gilliland, 4901 Strummer Drive, came forward to represent Mr. Holland. He stated they wish to rezone 33 acres north of Starnes Road, west of Kingswood Estates and south of Londonderry, from Agriculture to R-2 Single Family. Mr. Gilliland said they plan a quality neighborhood which would be compatible with the current use. He stated there would be 194 R-2 lots which they would call Evergreen Estates. Mr. Gilliland said there would be three streets that would be 41 feet curb to curb. He said there are 16~ acres on Starnes Road that are already zoned R-2. He said he felt it would be a quality rated subdivision. Mr. Gilliland said they would have landscaping and an entry on Starnes at Holiday Lane. He said they would have a variety of evergreen trees as well as other blooming shrubs. He said there would be a similar entry on Douglas Lane. . Mr. Gilliland said this would be low density single family with 1600 to 2000 square feet homes that would sell from $110,000 to the lower $140,000. He said they would have selected builders and they would offer natural gas and electric. He said the electricity would be underground. Mr. Gilliland said they would provide sidewalks on both sides of the streets. He said he felt this was a quality rated plan which would be compatible with the surrounding areas. He said they were almost totally surrounded, Londonderry has homes from $100,000 to $130,000 for 1600 to 2000 square feet. Mr. Gilliland said the lots in Londonderry were from 10,000 to 13,000 square feet. He said Kingswood Estates also had homes from 1600 to 2000 square feet that cost ~ Page 6 p & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . from $100,00 to $130,000. He said to the south was R-2-1600 and west was Foster Village which was R-3-1500 which runs from $90,000 to $100,000. Mr. Gilliland said then there was Maroaks Addition which are duplexes, 7000 square foot lots and 1000 square foot units. Mr. Gilliland said north and west are Western Oaks Addition and Foster Village that are R-3-1500. He said his homes would run from $110,000 to $135,000 and he felt they would enhance the neighborhood. He said they had made a study and most of the homes in North Richland Hills are zoned R-2 which takes a salary of $35,000 to $50,000 to qualify. Mr. Gilliland stated there was a glut in the marketplace for $150,000 homes. He said he felt this zoning is appropriate for this area. . Chairman Bowen asked who would maintain the evergreens. Mr. Gilliland said they would for 3 to 5 years. He said they require very little maintenance. Ms. Flippo asked if they plan to have a Homeowners Association. Mr. Gilliland said they felt there was no need for one. Mr. Gilliland requested rebuttal time. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to these requests to please come forward. . Tom Duer, 7312 Londonderry, came forward. He said he had resided in North Richland Hills for 31 years of his life. He stated he was at the last City Council meeting where they were proposing higher density, R-8 zoning. He said the council was against it. Dr. Duer stated that speciality builders were not coming to North Richland Hills, only tract home builders. ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Dr. Duer said they feel they have enough R-3 the same as they feel they have enough Multi-Family. He said when it is developed, they will have enough. Dr. Duer said across Bursey Road in Keller they have the zoning "RLD" classification which is 3/4 acre lots and 2000 square foot minimum houses. He said North Richland Hills should have as good as Keller on the south side of Bursey Road. Dr. Duer said he hoped the City of North Richland Hills would have as good a quality of homes as in Hurst. He said when they are talking about North Richland Hills, they say it is just west of Hurst. He said North Richland Hills has very little R-1 zoning and he feels this should be R-1. He said he would like to see some quality houses in the area and the quality of living we deserve. . David Wilson, 5700 Firewood Drive, Arlington, Texas, came forward to speak in favor of the requests. He said he is the owner of the property. He said he did not ask for Londonderry or Kingswood Estates to be built next to his property. He said they cut off their view as a farmer. He said he thinks this development would be good. . Jack Frisque, 8025 Valley Drive, came forward to speak in opposition to these requests. He said he was concerned about the quality of life in our city. He showed a color coded map of North Richl8nd Hills. He said there is very little R-1 zoning in the city. Mr. Frisque stated he was President of the Green Valley Homeowners Association and they met with Mr. Gilliland Tuesday night. He said he appreciated them meeting with the homeowners. He said the homeowners want R-1 zoning for this area. He said R-3 zoning is spreading like cancer. He said R-3 has on street parking and front entry garages. Mr. Frisque said he went Page 8 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . with Mr. Gilliland to see Quail Valley in Keller and it was nice, but you ask if this will be like Quail Valley, they say yes, but in concept; yes, but more. He said they say it will be 1600 to 2000 square feet homes, but it will be at the builder's option. Mr. Frisque said they say there is no demand for larger homes; how do we know, we have the businesses in North Richland Hills, why can't we have nice homes also. Mr. Frisque said the homeowners in North Richland Hills care, they care where they plan to raise their family, and they want something the city will be proud of and this is our chance. Mr. Frisque said the City Council does not want any more R-3. . Debbie Duer, 7312 Londonderry, came forward. She stated she feels they need a Planned Development for this area to require rear or side entry garages. She said Londonderry was 100% rear entry and Kingswood Estates was almost all rear and side entry garages. Ms. Duer said it was for safety. She said cars would not be on the street and it would help Crime Watch when a strange car would be on the street. She said it constitutes a neat neighborhood. Ms. Duer said front garages have cars and boats on the drive because they use the garages for storage. Ms. Duer said this property has 60% oak trees and has rolling hills. She asked why couldn't we have an addition like Woodridge Addition off Grapevine Highway which has 1800 square foot homes on smaller lots and the price runs $150,000. . Gary Profitt, 7808 Douglas Lane, came forward. He said he has 3 acres. He asked why they have to have partly R-2 and partly R-3; why can't they have all R-2. Mr. Profitt said he guessed he would have to be picking up trash for the next 3 to 5 years while they build this subdivision. He asked why ~ Page 9 p & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . are they not required to take care of their own mess. Mr. Profitt said he would accept it if it would be all R-2 zoning. Chairman Bowen said he agreed with Mr. Profitt, but the city has an ordinance which requires builders to clean up their mess. Mr. Royston said the city does require the builder at the end of a job they must clean up before they can get a final on the house. . Rick Graves, 7305 Londonderry, came forward. He said he had lived here for 1~ years. He said he previously lived in Garland for 6 years and was Vice President of the Homeowners Association there and went to City Council and Planning and Zoning meetings. Mr. Graves said the addition he lived in was from 1650 square feet to 1900 square feet. He said he is proud to live on Londonderry. He said he drives to Dallas to work, but lives here by choice. He said he sees pride in Londonderry Addition. Mr. Graves said there is great potential here so don't sell us short; we don't want to be second best. He said he did not like front entry garages either. Glenn Derwin, 7724 Aubrey Lane, came forward. He said he lives one house from this development. He said he is opposed to the R-3 zoning because in R-3 areas there is a lot of trash and junk cars. . Don Cowdrey, 7804 Red Oak, came forward. He said he moved here from Watauga where he lived for 10 years. He said he lived in an R-3 zoning and did not think it would go down, but it did. He said he lives in R-2 zoning, but has a 2400 square foot house. He asked why couldn't we have R-2 with a PD like Keller does. Page 10 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Dan Bush, 7308 Londonderry Drive, came forward. He said he moved here two years ago from Oklahoma. He said he did not find an area he liked until he found Londonderry. Mr. Bush said most people have a high regard for the HEB area, but he feels that way about North Richland Hills. He said we need the upper class, not just the affordable houses. Wilbur F. Wells, 7300 Bursey Road, came forward. He said his property was north of this development. He said he has 5~ acres, 1018 feet deep and 214 feet wide which joins the R-3 type request. Mr. Wells stated he endorses the R-1 zoning. . Mr. Wells said he has a problem. He said if Douglas Lane is extended north of this property, it would go right through his property. He said the Thoroughfare Plan shows a two lane, 60 foot right-of-way through to Bursey Road. Mr. Wells said he had lived there 15 years. He said he did not want the water tower across the street and he did not want the Senior Citizens home. He said Bursey Road is going to be widened and he will be charged for curb and gutter. Mr. Wells said his property is zoned Agriculture and he requests that Douglas Lane be a cul de sac and not allow it to dead end into his property. He said if it were to extend, it would ruin his property. He said Keller does not have a through street there. Chairman Bowen said he could not see Douglas Lane being a cuI de sac. He said he feels it needs to go through to Bursey Road. . Mr. Wells said people would be going south to get out of the area unless you want to assist the City of Keller. ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . . Marvin Smith, 7609 Douglas Lane, came forward. He said he had lived in North Richland Hills all his life. He showed the Commission aerials of the area. Mr. Smith stated he was not opposed to development, but he does not like the R-3 zoning. He said in Windcrest Addition, Mr. Hamilton is building 15 or 18 houses in excess of 2000 square feet. He said he feels we do not need more R-3 in North Richland Hills. He said there would be cars parked in the street, junk and lawns grown up. Mr. Smith stated he felt it would be good to have R-2 zoning with 1700 to 1800 square foot houses. He stated he has a 4300 square foot house and when he sells it, he plans to build an 8000 square foot house and he does not want R-3 around him. He said if they build this, they would have legal opposition from him. He said Maroaks Addition was originally zoned for 1600 square foot houses, but Burk Collins came in and zoned it for duplexes. Mr. Smith said he was buying foreclosures in that subdivision. John Whitehouse, 7308 Bursey Road, came forward. He said he would prefer 1800 square foot houses or larger. He asked what percent of brick they would be. Chairman Bowen stated the city has an ordinance which requires all houses to be 75% brick. Mr. Whitehouse said he felt it needs to be a Planned Development because it means nothing when property changes hands. . Mr. Whitehouse said he did not feel that Douglas Lane needed to be changed. He said there is already a through street. Page 12 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Mr. Gilliland came back for rebuttal. He said they feel responsible to the citizens and would like to upgrade the area. He said that Mr. Frisque told him he had no problem with the R-2 lot and the same deed restriction of 1800 square feet houses as Londonderry. Mr. Gilliland said most of the land is R-2-1600. He said Londonderry is not really R-l. He said the lots are 10,000 and the deed restrictions show 1600 square foot houses. Mr. Gilliland showed the Commission a copy of the deed restrictions for Londonderry. He said he was not excited about Foster Village, but would like to be allowed to develop an area like Kingswood and Londonderry. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. . Chairman Bowen said he wanted to make it clear that he was at the City Council meeting and R-3 was not an issue. He said R-8 was and it was denied. PZ 86-17 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-17. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 4-0. Chairman Bowen said he felt that 1400 square foot houses were too small and asked Mr. Gilliland if they would amend the zoning of PZ 86-18 to 1600 square feet. Mr. Gilliland said they could go to 1500. PZ 86-18 DENIED Ms. Flippo made the motion to deny PZ 86-18. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion to deny carried 4-0. . Chairman Bowen stated they have a right to appeal to the City Council for a hearing. Mr. Gilliland said they would. Page 13 p & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . 8. PZ 86-19 Request of James Walker to rezone Tract 4R, A.G. Walker Survey, Abstract 1630, from its present classification of R-7-MF (Multi-Family) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the east side of Flory Street, approximately 662 feet south of Glenview Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Delbert Stembridge, 4028 Daley Avenue, came forward to represent Mr. Walker. He said Mr. Walker had purchased the lot adjacent to this property and he plans to put a metal building on it. . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Gene Stimmel, 3220 Meadow, Bedford, came forward. He said he owns a lot next to this property and he needs some clarification of the metal buildings and storage. Mr. Royston read from the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding what could be put in C-2 Commercial zoning. He said he could not say about the metal buildings, but they would have to meet the building code. Mr. Stimmel said he would like to state he was not speaking in opposition. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-19 APPROVED Mr. Hallford made the motion to approve PZ 86-19. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. . Page 14 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . 9. PZ 86-20 Request of David Barfield to rezone a portion of Lot 3R-l, Block 1, Martin Addition, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located on the north side of Nob Hill Drive, west of Precinct Line Road. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Delbert Stembridge came forward to represent Mr. Barfield. He said this lot would become a part of Nob Hill Addition. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-20 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-20. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 4-0. 10. PZ 86-22 Request of The Chasewood Construction Company to rezone Lot 1, Block 12, Snow Heights North Addition, from its present classification of R-7-MF-PD (Multi-Family-Planned Development) to R-7-MF-PD (Multi-Family-Planned Development) (Change of fence restriction). This property is located on the north side of Northeast Loop 820 (Quinten's Crossing Apartments). Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Page 15 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Tom Michaels, Vice President of The Chasewood Company, came forward. He said they are here to ask the removal of the fence restrictions along the north and east property line. He said they have 970 feet running north and south, 330 feet west of Reynolds Road. Mr. Michaels stated they did not own the property when it was zoned. He said they would like to put up a wooden fence along the east side of the property. Mr. Michaels said he had discussed this with Joe Bill Fox, Birdville ISD who owns the property next to Reynolds Road, and he has agreed to the wood fence. He said since there is a TESCO right-of-way between the apartments and Lewis Drive, they feel this is enough. Mr. Hallford asked what the school plans to do with the property. . Mr. Michaels stated they plan to have a parking lot for the high school, but they will not pave it all the way to the property line. Chairman Bowen said he felt that nothing had changed since the Commission recommended the restriction. Mr. Michaels asked why the masonry fence. Chairman Bowen stated that was the only way they got to build the apartments that close to the high school. Mr. Michaels said it would cost approximately $67,000 instead of approximately $15,000. . Mr. Schwinger said he also remembered that there were to be no breaks in the fence for security. ~ Page 16 p & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . Mr. Michaels stated he felt the wood fence would provide adequate security. Mr. Hallford stated they agreed that if they would be allowed to build the apartments, they would build the masonry fence. Mr. Michaels read from the minutes of the City Council meeting. He said he was not aware of the masonry fence stipulation. He said he received a copy of the Ordinance and someone had typed in the stipulation about the fence just above the signatures. Mr. Royston stated that is where the stipulations are put. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Bowen stated that as far as he was concerned, he felt it should stay a part of the ordinance. He said he felt it was needed to separate the school from the apartments. PZ 86-22 DENIED Mr. Hallford made the motion to deny PZ 86-22. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion to deny carried 4-0. 11. PZ 86-21 Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080, Section XX. . Chairman Bowen stated this was tabled from the last meeting. He said it was regarding the sale of Alcoholic Beverages not having to have a Specific Use. Chairman Bowen stated that Mr. Royston has assured the Commission that they have the ability to control it. Page 17 P & Z Minutes May 8, 1986 . PZ 86-21 APPROVED ADJOURNMENT ~ Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-21. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. 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