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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1986-08-14 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS AUGUST 14, 1986 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Don Bowen, at 7:30 P. M. ROl,L CAT..T.. PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Member Alt. Members Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator Don Bowen John Schwinger Mark Wood Carole Flippo George Tucker Richard Royston Wanda Calvert ABSENT: Marjorie Nash Joe Hallford CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUTJY 24, 1986 Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Wood abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. . Chairman Bowen stated that items 2 and 3 had been postponed. He said item #2, PZ 86-36 would be heard on September 11th, but item #3, PZ 86-37 is postponed indefinitely. 1. PZ 86-35 Request of Northwood Plaza Joint Venture to rezone Lot 3R, Block 2, Snow Heights North Addition, from its present classification of C-l Commercial to C-2 Commercial. This property is located on the north side of Northeast Loop 820 between the Gulf Service Station and Wal-Marts. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Neal Cukerbaum came forward to represent Northwood Plaza Joint Venture. He gave the Commission a site plan of the area. ~ Page 2 p & Z Minutes August 14, 1986 . Mr. Cukerbaum stated this is the unimproved property east of Gulf and west of the parking area. He said he came in for a Specific Use permit of a J. T. McCord's restaurant, but they had difficulty in financing. Mr. Cukerbaum stated this would be a Pep Boys of California. He said they are located along the west coast and the east coast. Mr. Cukerbaum stated they repair cars and sell items for cars. He said it would be like a large Western Auto or Whites. He said they plan a 25,000 square foot building which would be adjacent to the Gulf Service Station. Mr. Cukerbaum stated they need a C-2 zoning for this operation. He said he will do what is necessary for protection of his property. . Mr. Cukerbaum stated he has obtained easements from TESCO to handle the traffic. He said he felt this would enhance the situation. Mr. Tucker stated he would like to know more about what is planned. He said a Whites also has garden supplies and most of their's is inside. Mr. Cukerbaum stated they have three existing stores in the area. They are in Irving, PIano, and Garland. He said they do paint and repair of cars all inside. He said they plan to use 16,000 to 17,000 square feet for a showroom. Mr. Cukerbaum said there would be 6 or 7 overhead doors which would face Wal-Mart. He said they have a site under construction on Cooper Street in Arlington. Mr. Cukerbaum said they would use our style of architecture. . Mr. Tucker stated he had seen this type, but had also seen strip centers. . . . ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes August 14, 1986 Mr. Cukerbaum stated the building would be 200 feet deep and 125 feet wide along 820. He said they would be a full service repair for cars. Mr. Tucker asked if they would dispense gas. Mr. Cukerbaum stated they would not. He said they would carry such things as a Chief Auto Parts store. Mr. Wood asked how much land do they plan to use. Mr. Cukerbaum showed on the site plan where the building must be put. He said he has 95,000 feet and they want 65,000 to 75,000 feet. He said they would not have access to 820. Mr. Wood asked if the Commission could restrict to this use. Mr. Cukerbaum said he would consider deed restricting it to certain uses. Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Royston to explain. Mr. Royston stated the State Law states you can restrict to the type of use such as auto repair, but not the type of building. Mr. Cukerbaum stated this operation would try to keep the cars inside over night because of vandals, but most of their business would be in and out in one day. 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. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes August 14, 1986 . PZ 86-35 APPROVED Mr. Wood made a motion to approve PZ 86-35. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 5-0. 2. PZ 86-36 Request of Johnston & Sons Construction to rezone Lots lR & 2R, Block 6, Meadow l,akes Addition, from their present classification of R-l Single Family to I.R l,ocal Retail. This property is located at the southwest corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Meadow Lakes Drive. This case was postponed until September 11, 1986. 3. PZ 86-37 Request of Richland Village Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Tract IG, John Condra Survey, Abstract 311, from its present classification of R-7-MF Multi-Family to C-1 Commercial. This property is located on the east side of Rufe Snow Drive, north of Hightower. . This case was postponed indefinitely. 4. PZ 86-38 Request of Sigmor Corporation to rezone l.ot 1-RA, Parkers Subdivision, from its present classification of C-l Commercial to C-2 Commercial. 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. . Don Sumpter came forward to represent Diamond Shamrock (Sigmor Corporation). He stated they had owned this property for 15 to 20 years. He said they are modernizing all of their stations. Mr. Sumpter stated they wish to rebuild this station and also build a car wash. He showed pictures of the proposed station. He stated it would be a convenience store, combination service station and car wash. . . . Page 5 P & Z Minutes August 14, 1986 Mr. Sumpter stated this location is at Highway 26 and Scruggs Road. He said across the highway was the City of Richland Hills. He said there is a strip center across the street and behind them is Walker Construction Company which is zoned I-2 Industrial. Mr. Sumpter stated Walkers have a screening fence and the car wash would be adjacent to the fence. He said to the north along Daytona Street is zoned C-2. Mr. Sumpter stated he now has C-l, but a car wash requires a C-2 zoning. He said across Scruggs is C-l. He said their service would be if you purchase anything you would get a free car wash. Mr. Sumpter stated it would be built of white brick and everything would be automatic. Mr. Sumpter stated he felt this would be an asset to the community. 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 86-38 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 86-38. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P. M. It City of X6rth Richland Hills., Texas August 28, 1986 NO MEETING e e (817) 281-0041/7301 N.E. lOOP 820/P.O. BOX 18609/NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TX 76118