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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1985-02-28 Minutes . . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 28, 1985 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Tucker, at 7:30 P. M. Chairman Tucker stated that in the Pre-Commission meeting the Commission held an election of officers. He said the new officers are: Chairman, Don Bowen, and Secretary, John Schwinger. Mr. Tucker stated that he had enjoyed working with the Commission and felt Mr. Bowen would do an excellent job. He said Mr. Bowen had been on the Commission a long time. Mr. Tucker handed the gavel to Mr. Bowen. Chairman Bowen thanked the Commission for their confidence in him. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Don Bowen John Schwinger George Tucker Marjorie Nash Mark Wood Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Dir. Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Alt. Member Carroll Brents CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 1985 Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Wood and Mr. Schwinger abstaining since they were not present at the meeting. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1985 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Tucker abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. Page 2 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1985 . 1. PS 85-4 Request of Marcus H. Roberson for preliminary plat of Eden Meadows Addition. John Levitt with Levitt Engineers came forward. He said he represented the owner and the developer of this property. Mr. Levitt stated he had received the City Engineer's letter and had responded to all the comments. He said they agree to all of the comments with the exception of changing the name of the subdivision. Mr. Levitt said he had previously had problems with Tarrant Appraisal District when contigous subdivisions are named the same. He requested they be allowed to continue with the name of Eden Meadows Addition. . Chairman Bowen stated his problem is the length of the cul de sac. Mr. Levitt asked where would they suggest to stub out a street. Chairman Bowen said he would suggest they carry the street across to Bradley Drive in the adjoining subdivision. Mr. Levitt said that about a year ago when the adjoining subdivision was approved, the owner of this property requested Bradley Drive be made a cul de sac. He said they want the creek to serve as a buffer from the Multi-Family zoning along the railroad. Chairman Bowen stated there was no Multi-Family zoning; it was R-4-SD Separate Ownership Duplex. . Mr. Royston said the way the layout is now, no more than one fire vehicle could get into the subdivision, they could not turn around. He said also, there are two cul de sacs on Jason Court. . . . ~ Page 3 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1985 Chairman Bowen stated the Commission has a letter from Fire Chief Stan Gertz stating fire vehicles would be hindered with these cul de sacs. Mr. Levitt said if they put the fire hydrants in the right places, they should not have problems. Mr. Tucker asked why the physical structure of the plat. Mr. Levitt said they had not considered extending to Bradley Drive; they feel if it were opened up, all the traffic from the other addition would come through their subdivision out to Eden Road and they would not want that. Mr. Tucker said developers have created pattern of streets that go no where and this makes it hard for the police and fire departments. He said they have to back out and turn around. Mr. Levitt said when you turn in off Eden Road into this subdivision you can see the end of the street and he did not see why it would be a problem for either the police or fire department. PS 85-4 DENIED Ms. Nash made the motion to deny PS 85-4 because there is not sufficient space for emergency vehicles and also because of the two cul de sacs. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 3-2 with Mr. Tucker and Mr. Wood voting against denial. 2. PS 85-14 Request of Oak Hills Joint Venture for replat of Lot B-R & Lots 12R thru 37R, Block 7, Oak Hills Addition. Owen D. Long, Consulting Engineer, came forward to represent this request. . . . ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes February 28, 1985 Mr. Long said they had recently received a zoning change for this property for single family attached and they just had to move the lot lines a little and split the lots. PS 85-14 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-14. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PS 84-66 Request of Wayne Wall Builder, Inc. for consideration of revised preliminary plat of Briarwood Estates, 5th Filing. PS 84-66 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 84-66. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 4. PS 85-15 Request of Wayne Wall Builder, Inc. for final plat of Briarwood Estates, 5th Filing. PS 85-15 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 85-15. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. 5. PS 85-17 Request of Richland Hills Church of Christ for final plat of Blocks 7 & 8, Meadow Lakes Addition. PS 85-17 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-17 subject to the Engineer's comments and since the Commission approved the preliminary plat with the curve in the street, they would approve the final with the curve. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 4-1 with Chairman Bowen voting against. 6. PS 85-19 Request of J. B. Johnston for final plat of Block 6, Meadow Lakes Addition. Mr. Johnston came forward. Page 5 p & Z Minutes February 28, 1985 . . PS 85-19 APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Mr. Wood asked Mr. Johnston if he owned this property. Mr. Johnston stated he did. Mr. Wood asked who he bought it from. Mr. Johnston said he bought it from the developer of Meadow Lakes Addition. Mr. Wood said he felt the strip was owned by the Homeowners Association. He said it appears to be common area and if so, it was given to the homeowners of Meadow Lakes Addition. Mr. Johnson said only the entrance itself was donated to the homeowners. Chairman Bowen stated even though there may be a question of ownership, this Commission must go with what is shown on the plat which shows the owner to be Mr. Johnston. Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-19. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P. M. Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission . ission