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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1986-09-11 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Members Don Bowen John Schwinger Mark Wood Marjorie Nash Carole Flippo George Tucker Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Alt. Members Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Joe Hallford CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 1986 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0 with Ms. Nash abstaining since she was not present at the meeting. . 1. PZ 86-36 Request of Johnston & Sons Construction to rezone Lots IR & 2R, Block 6, Meadow Lakes Addition, from their present classification of R-I Single Family to LR Local Retail. This property is located at the southwest corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Meadow Lakes Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Marion Massey, Attorney, came forward to represent the applicant. He said they are asking for Local Retail because they did not have an acre which is required for 0-1 Office zoning. He stated they want to build a professional office building. Mr. Massey stated they would deed restrict the property to a one story professional office. ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Mr. Wood asked why they would want to go retail instead of residential. Mr. Massey stated it was because the lots face Rufe Snow. He stated the marketing situation is caused by the traffic and noise. Mr. Wood stated he had noticed the nice fence that had been installed, but he said it was brought up in the platting process the problem he would have with lots facing on Rufe Snow. Mr. Massey stated they felt this was the best use of the property and it would be improbable for it to be used as residential. . J. B. Johnston came forward. He said he had originally planned to have 3 cul de sacs and the property would back up to Rufe Snow, but it would not fit, it could not be done. Mr. Johnston stated he had built a house next to the brick wall but has not been able to sell it because of the noise and traffic along Rufe Snow. He stated that the property to the north is zoned Commercial. He said he has a lead for a medical office if he can get the zoning. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Pat Tucker, 4913 Lake Side Circle, came forward. She stated she was not within the 200 foot radius of this property, but was opposed to this request. She stated she felt this should stay a residential area. Ms. Tucker stated they already have enough traffic along Rufe Snow. She stated the neighbors do not want it to be like old Rufe Snow and Glenview. Ms. Tucker stated she had filed a petition in opposition to this request. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Mr. Bowen stated there is a legal petition which, if approved tonight, would require a 3/4 majority of the City Council to approve it. Henry Erdahl, 6704 LaRue Circle, came forward. He stated he received a letter regarding the request. He said he had lived here for 23 years and wanted it to stay residential. Mr. Erdahl stated if you open it up for retail you would not know what would come in there. He said it would also create a lot of traffic and noise and would probably be open late at night. . Lyle Welch, 4824 Lariat Drive, came forward. He said a few years back when they came in for zoning, it was agreed it would be for residential. He said just because Mr. Johnston doesn't have room, it is not our fault. Mr. Welch said to let the commercial stay on the north side and the school and residential on the other side. Mr. Olman, 6513 Meadow Lakes Drive, came forward. He said he wanted it to stay residential. He said Parkridge Estates to the south developed and sold along Rufe Snow. John Raney, 6532 Woodcreek, came forward. He said he wants it to stay residential. He said he plans to build him a new house on Carston Court close to this area. Mr. Raney stated he has 4 children and there are several other children in the area. He said they supported having the library and recreation center at the Church of Christ and he feels this property should stay residential. . George McCaro, 6701 Karen Drive, came forward. He said he lives across the street from this property. Mr. McCaro said Mr. Johnston said the property was worthless as residential, but when Mr. McCaro gets his appraisal from Tarrant Appraisal, they disagree. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Mr. McCaro stated he has to pick up trash now and it would be worse if this zoning is approved. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-36 DENIED Ms. Nash made the motion to deny PZ 86-36. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo. Chairman Bowen stated he agrees with Ms. Nash. He said the Commission has to look at the lots and the good of the entire neighborhood. Chairman Bowen stated that if they approved this request, it would be setting a precedent. He said he did not want to see retail go down Rufe Snow. The motion carried 5-0 and the request was denied. . Chairman Bowen stated the applicant has the right to appeal to the City Council. 2. PZ 86-39 Request of Rufe Snow/Chapman Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 3A2, William Mann Survey, Abstract 1010, from its present classification of C-I Commercial to C-2 Commercial. This property is located on the east side of Rufe Snow Drive, north of Chapman Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Arnold Pent came forward to represent the Joint Venture. He stated he has two users to go into the northern property. He said it was an auto parts store and a self service car wash and they are negotiating now for other automotive related tenants. Page 5 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Mr. Wood asked what were the uses. Mr. Pent stated an auto parts and a car wash. Chairman Bowen asked what the others were. Mr. Pent stated they may have a nursery to sell plants. 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 86-39 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-39. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. . 3. PZ 86-40 Request of Alan W. Hamm to rezone Lot B-R, Block 11, Clearview Addition, from its present classification of C-l Commercial to C-2 Commercial. This property is located at the northwest corner of Grapevine Highway and Colorado Boulevard. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Mr. Hamm, 5125 Davis Boulevard, came forward. He stated he wishes to up grade this property to give additional uses. He stated the property is bounded by C-l on both sides with an office supply, fast food restaurant and an auto supply. Mr. Hamm stated this zoning change would help with the leasing of the property, but some of the things allowed in C-2 he would not want. ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Don Hughes, 8004 Standley, came forward. He asked what Mr. Hamm planned to do with the property directly behind his property. He said there is already a wall of buildings. He said it would be getting away from the residential area. Chairman Bowen stated the property is already zoned C-I for retail uses. Mr. Tucker read from the Zoning Ordinance the list of what could be in C-l zoning. He stated it would not change the type of building he could have, just the uses within the building. . Chairman Bowen stated there were some objectionable uses in C-2. Jerry Apple, 8008 Standley, came forward. He stated there is a drainage problem in this area. He said it floods his back yard and is cracking the foundation. Mr. Apple stated his property is already isolated so that he can not sell his property, but the taxes still keep going up. Chairman Bowen stated the drainage would be taken care of in the platting process. He stated the drainage plan would have to be approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Apple stated he had called down to the city about his problem, but did not get the problem solved. . Mr. Royston stated some of the neighbors do have a drainage problem. He said some would be solved with this development of Mr. Hamm's property, but some is caused by the lay of the land. ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-40 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 86-40 with the stipulation that a proposed list of permitted uses be selected prior to going to the City Council. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Bowen stated the next two requests would be heard together, but would be voted on separately. 4. PZ 86-41 Request of Campus Hill Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 3, L. C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1653, from its present classifications of C-I Commercial and R-7-MF Multi-Family to C-2 Commercial. This property is located on Grapevine Highway across from the Tarrant County Junior College. . 5. PZ 86-42 Request of Campus Hill Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 3, L. C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1653, from its present classifications of C-l Commercial and R-7-MF Multi-Family to I-I Industrial. This property is located on Grapevine Highway across from the Tarrant County Junior College. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. . Taylor Gandy, Attorney and part owner, came forward. He stated this is a 28 acre tract with 1700 foot frontage on Grapevine Highway. Mr. Gandy stated that most of the property is zoned C-l Commercial, but 5 or 6 acres are zoned Multi-Family. He stated he has had engineers and land planners working on this property. He showed a layout of the proposed zoning. . . . ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 Mr. Gandy stated he is asking for C-2 on all except the property next to the creek for which he is asking for 1-1. He stated they do not have a use for the property at this time. Mr. Gandy stated there is a street proposed to line up with the entrance to the campus. He stated this property is located close to Mangham Airport which is zoned light industrial. Mr. Gandy stated there is not a market for the multi-family and will not be any time soon. He said this zoning would eliminate all of the multi-family on this tract. 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 86-41 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PZ 86-41. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. PZ 86-42 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 86-42. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Bowen stated the next 3 requests would be heard together, but voted on separately. 6. PZ 86-43 Request of Richmond Bay Development, Inc. to rezone a portion of Tracts 1, 2, & 4A, W. A. Trimble Survey, Abstract 1520, from their present classifications of R-2 Single Family, R-7-MF-PD Multi-Family Planned Development & OC Outdoor Commercial to R-2 Single Family. This is Tract 6 and is located on the south side of Meadow Lakes Drive west of Rufe Snow Drive. . . . ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 7. PZ 86-44 Request of Richmond Bay Development, Inc. to rezone a portion of Tracts 1, 2, & 4A, W. A. Trimble Survey, Abstract 1520, from their present classifications of R-7-MF-PD Multi-Family Planned Development & OC Outdoor Commercial to R-6-T Townhouse. This is Tract 5 and is located on the south side of Meadow Lakes Drive west of Rufe Snow Drive. 8. PZ 86-45 Request of Richmond Bay Development, Inc. to rezone a portion of Tracts 1, 2, & 4A, W. A. Trimble Survey, Abstract 1520, from their present classifications of OC Outdoor Commercial, R-2 Single Family, and R-7-MF-PD Multi-Family Planned Development to OC Outdoor Commercial. This property is located on the south side of Meadow Lakes Drive west of Rufe Snow Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. Marion Massey, Attorney, came forward. He stated they wish to change the zoning to take out the multi-family zoning and ask to leave 102 single family lots, 30 to 35 townhomes, and change the fairway of the golf course. Mr. Wood said he thinks it looks good. He asked if the outdoor commercial goes completely around the residential. Mr. Massey showed the Commission a layout of the property. Mr. Wood asked if it goes around the lower lake and across the dam. Mr. Bob Frank came forward. He stated it does. ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 . Chairman Bowen asked if the R-2 zoning would have 10,000 square foot lots and 2000 square foot homes. Mr. Frank said the lots would be 10,450 and the houses 2000 square feet. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Royston if these requirements should be stated. Mr. Royston stated the PD has been eliminated and if you want restrictions, they should be stated. . Mr. Massey said he would hope the Commission would not hold them to the restriction of no building permits till the golf course is in. He said he hoped that since there is no multi-family, they would not hold us to the construction of the golf course. Mr. Massey said they came fairly close to å date of development of the golf course. Mr. Frank said he guessed they could tie it to the townhomes. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. W. D. Clark, 6305 Riviera Drive, came forward. He stated he would like to know what is going to happen to the property behind his house. Mr. Wood said it would be single family. Mr. Clark asked if the single family would go to the canal. Mr. Wood stated there is a parkway and then the single family. He showed Mr. Clark the layout. . Mr. Clark asked who plans to maintain this property. . . . Page 11 P & Z Minutes September 11, 1986 Mr. Frank stated he maintains it now, but it will be the homeowners association. Mr. Clark said Mr. Frank is doing a poor job maintaining it. Chairman Bowen told Mr. Clark that he should call the city if he has any complaints. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 86-43 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 86-43 with the understanding that the lot size and square footage of the house be put on the plat. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. PZ 86-44 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 86-44 with the stipulation to continue the requirements related to the golf course as contained in the previous cases. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. PZ 86-45 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 86-45. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. 9. PZ 86-46 Consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding the R-7-MF District. Chairman Bowen stated this amendment would change the Planned Development to allow a maximum of 20 units. PZ 86-46 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PZ 86-46. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission ission