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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1985-03-14 Minutes . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MARCH 14, 1985 - 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Don Bowen, at 7:30 P. M. PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Don Bowen John Schwinger George Tucker Marjorie Nash Mark Wood Richard Royston Betty Sorrels Wanda Calvert Dir. Planning & Dev. Clerk P & Z Coordinator CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 1985 . 1 . PS 85-18 PS 85-18 APPROVED 2. PS 85-20 PS 85-20 APPROVED 3. PZ 85-6 . ~ Ms. Nash made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. Request of Roan/Allen for replat of Tracts lR thru 4R out of Blocks 1, lA, & 3, Richland Terrace Addition. Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-18 as submitted. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. Request of Southern Ventures Partnership for replat of Lot 2R, Block 35, Holiday West Addition, Section 8. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 85-20. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Request of California-Texas Properties, Inc. to rezone portions of Tracts 4Al & 5, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located on the west side of Davis Boulevard at Green Valley Drive. ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Dick Perkins with Teague NaIl and Perkins came forward to represent California-Texas Properties. He said this property is at Davis Boulevard and Green Valley Drive. Mr. Perkins said they will have a street running through the property, an extension of Bursey Road. He said they need commercial on both corners. He said they plan to have a large grocery store with plenty of parking. Mr. Wood asked about the little triangle along Davis Boulevard. . Mr. Perkins said they do not own that piece of property at this time. He said they have tried to purchase it. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Dwight Manning, 8048 Green Valley Drive, came forward. He said he was against this rezoning. He said he had just completed a $130,000 home which faces this property. Mr. Manning stated he had been there for a year and are still on a two inch water main and he has a septic tank. He said he felt this would cause crime to be brought into the area. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Royston about the water system. Mr. Royston said if developed, they will be required to up-grade the water system to accommodate the demand. . Mrs. John Tidwell, 7900 Davis Boulevard, came forward. She stated she was not against the zoning, but wondered about traffic problems. . . . ~ ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 Chairman Bowen said some additional streets will be built in the area. Mrs. Tidwell stated that Davis Boulevard will not be able to carry all the traffic. Mr. Royston stated the city's goal for Davis Boulevard is 6 lanes. He said they have been in negotiations with the State Highway Department and will have 4 lanes and later upgrade to 6 lanes. Mr. Perkins came back for rebuttal. He said he understands the concern of the residents, they want it to a stay rural area, but he doesn't feel residential should be put along Davis Boulevard. Mr. Perkins stated they will bring the sewer in to serve the area and will up-size the water lines. Mr. Manning came forward. He said they have a serious drainage problem. Chairman Bowen said if the developer cannot fix the drainage, they cannot develop the property. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-6 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-7. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Tucker voting against. 4. PZ 85-18 Request of Centennial Homes, Inc. to rezone Tract 1, T. Akers Survey, Abstract 19, from its present classification of R-3 (Single Family) to I-2 (Industrial). This property is located west of Wuligar Way, bounded on the north by the City of Watauga and on the west by the City of Haltom City. 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 March 14, 1985 . Clanton Sanders with Centennial Homes came forward. He stated this is 31-plus acres bounded on the north by Watauga, on the west by Haltom City, and on the south and east by I-2 zoning. He stated this was previously a 100 acre tract of land which the cities of North Richland Hills and Haltom City had some land swap. He said at that time, the City Council requested they come in for a change of zoning to Industrial, but they are just now getting around to it. Mr. Sanders said there is flood plane west of this property. He said they feel it should be zoned I-2 to coincide with the I-2 on the south and east. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Lee Hertel, 6312 Old Mill Circle, Watauga, came forward. He said he and several of his neighbors were here to oppose this request. Mr. Hertel said at 3:30 in the morning, they were out picking up a dumpster in this Industrial zoning which is directly behind him. He said he felt this would devalue his property. Mr. Hertel said he had rather look at trees and back yards instead of Industrial property. He said there had been numerous grass fires in the area. Mr. Hertel said if this request is approved, he and his neighbors would expect some type of buffer, 100 feet of trees or a park. Mr. Hertel said he would like to ask Mr. Sanders some questions. He said he wonders if he has a specific buyer for the property and what direction would the access be to this property. . Chairman Bowen said the access would be from Rufe Snow or 820, when a road is finished to 820. ~ ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . Patricia Wells, 6324 Old Mill Circle, Watauga, came forward. She asked if there would be warehouses built there or what. Ms. Wells said if she had known about this she would not have bought her house. Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Sanders if Centennial Homes would be the developer. Mr. Sanders said they would be the developer. He said they plan to develop it into Industrial tracts. Mr. Tucker asked about the access. Mr. Sanders said Browning Boulevard would be the access. . Mr. Tucker said he would like to ask Centennial Homes to take into consideration the homes in Watauga and furnish some sort of buffer. Mr. Sanders said that would be considered. Mr. Wood asked if they own other property in the area. Mr. Sanders said they have some residential property in Haltom City and then they have the flood plain area. Ms. Nash asked for a show of hands of the people in opposition to this request. There were several. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wood said he felt a buffer would be good. . ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . PZ 85-18 APPROVED Mr. Wood said since the only access to this property would be through the Industrial Park, he made the motion to approve PZ 85-18. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 5-0. 5. PZ 85-19 Request of C.A.F. Enterprises, Inc. to rezone portions of tracts 13 & 13E, and Tract 13Bl, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1210, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located on the north side of Shady Grove Road between Davis Boulevard and Clay Hibbins Road. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Joe Wright, 601 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, came forward. He said they do not have a plat ready on the property, but they have a concept plan of the property. Mr. Wright said their minimum lot size will be 9,600 with the average being 11,800 square feet. He said he felt this was a good plan for the property and the city. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Steve McCann came forward. He stated he owns a 13 acre tract and he is not sure of he is in opposition or not. Mr. McCann asked to see the plan. Chairman Bowen explained that the minimum lot size for R-2 is 9,000 square feet. . Mr. McCann said he is concerned with taxes and traffic. He said Shady Grove Road is a very narrow road with lots of traffic. He asked if it is planned to be widened. . . . ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 Mr. Wood said some cases to be heard tonight will show a wider street. Chairman Bowen read from the Director of Planning and Development's memo: "Dependent upon the final determination of the Thoroughfare Plan of the City, Shady Grove will become a Primary Arterial Thoroughfare with a six lane divided cross section or a Primary Collector Thoroughfare with a four lane undivided cross section." Mr. McCann said he plans to build a large home and feels this zoning would hinder the value of his property. He said he bought to live in a rural area. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Wright what price range would the houses be on this property. Mr. Wright said they would run from $120,000 to $190,000. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-19 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-19. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 5-0. 6. PZ 85-20 Request of John W. Barfield to rezone Tract 2Bl, W. D. Barnes Survey, Abstract 146, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to C-1 (Commercial). This property is located on the west side of Davis Boulevard and bounded on the north by Woodbert Addition. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . Mr. Barfield came forward. He said this is a slender strip of property 283 feet wide which is adjacent to C-l zoning owned by Herman J. Smith. He said there is a large drainage ditch along the property which will have to be fixed. Mr. Barfield said he wishes to develop this property in conjunction with Herman Smith. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Charles Clark came forward. He said he owns the property to the west of the property in question. He said he is not opposed to commercial zoning, but this property is nothing but a ditch and if Mr. Barfield develops it, there will be drainage problems. . Chairman Bowen said Mr. Barfield mentioned the drainage. He said Mr. Barfield will have to fix the drainage to the city's specifications. Allen Cleveland, Timberidge Drive, came forward. He said he owns property to the south of this property. Mr. Cleveland said there needs to be a screening area between the commercial and the residential. Chairman Bowen said they will be required to have landscaping and a 6 foot sight barring fence. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-20 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-20. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. . ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . 7. PZ 85-31 Request of Ceasar's Pizza to rezone a portion of Lot 9R, Lonsdale Addition, from its present classification of C-2 (Commercial) to C-2-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. This property is located at 5308 Davis Boulevard. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. James Carter with Ceasar's Pizza carne forward. He said he wants to be able to serve alcoholic beverages with his pizza. Chairman Bowen asked if the Specific Use would be put in his name. Mr. Carter said it would. . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Don Waldrop, 5309 Tiffin, came forward. He said he lives behind Ceasar's Pizza. He said he is opposed to this request. Mr. Waldrop said the noise level is bad and he does not feel the 6 foot fence is an adequate buffer. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-31 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 85-31. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against. RECESS Chairman Bowen called a recess at 8:30 P. M. BACK TO ORDER Chairman Bowen called the meeting back to order at 8:45 P. M. with the same members present. . ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes May 14, 1985 . Chairman Bowen called the following ten cases which are located in the northern part of the city generally east and west of Davis Boulevard at it's intersection with Shady Grove Road and requested by the same applicant. He stated there would be one Public Hearing for all the cases but the Commission would vote on each case separately. 8. PZ 85-21 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone Tracts 3A, 3B, 3C, lOA, lOB, 10Al, lOBI, 12B, & part of Tracts 7 & 7A, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1210, from their present classifications of C-l (Commercial), LR (Local Retail), & AG (Agriculture) to C-l (Commercial). 9. PZ 85-22 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone Tracts 4A & 4B, Brentwood Estates and part of Tract 4A, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1210, from their present classifications of C-l (Commercial) & AG (Agriculture) to C-l (Commercial). . 10. PZ 85-23 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone Lots A2, B. C2, and 12 thru 18, Holder-Smithfield Estates, and Tract 7A2, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from their present classifications of R-3 (Single Family) & AG (Agriculture) to C-l (Commercial). 11. PZ 85-24 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tract B, Cherokee Estates, Tract 7Al and part of Tract 3A, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from their present classifications of C-l (Commercial) & AG (Agriculture) to C-1 (Commercial). 12. PZ 85-25 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tract 3A, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, & part of Cherokee Estates from their present classifications of AG (Agriculture) & PD (Planned Development) to R-4-SD (Separate Ownership Duplex). . ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . 13. PZ 85-26 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tract 3A, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, Tract 4, & part of Tracts 3 & 4A, Thomas Peck Survey, Abstract 1210, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-3 (Single Family). 14. PZ 85-27 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Cherokee Estates from its present classification of PD (Planned Development) to R-2 (Single Family). 15. PZ 85-28 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tract 5, Brentwood Estates, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-3 (Single Family). 16. PZ 85-29 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone Tract A, Oak Leaf Park, 2nd Filing, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to 0-1 (Office District). . 17. PZ 85-30 Request of B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone part of Tract 9A, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to 0-1 (Office District) Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing for the ten cases and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. . Owen D. Long, Consulting Engineer and part owner came forward. He said he represents Mr. Barfield, Mr. Howerton, and himself who are owners of the property. Mr. Long said the first four requests are for Commercial zoning. He said they had been working with the city and county to get Shady Grove Road to 6 lanes. Mr. Long said the next cases are for separate ownership duplexes and single family R-3 with a minimum of 8,800 square foot lots, 70 feet by 120 feet. ~ Page 12 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . Mr. Long said that Cherokee Estates presently zoned Planned Development, has sub-standard streets, but the lots are close to R-l zoning with 10,000 square feet minimum and 1,800 square foot homes. Mr. Long said the next case is bounded by an existing trailer park which everyone would like to get rid of. Mr. Long said there will be two north south collectors. He said he was Co-Chairman with CONET which shows Davis Boulevard to be widened in 5 years. Mr. Long said their development would be in about 8 years. . John Barfield came forward. He said some of this large area of land he had owned for 8 to 10 years. He said progress is inevitable. Mr. Barfield said there is lots of development planned in Keller as well as the northern part of North Richland Hills. He said he would like to work with the people; he has worked with some already. Mr. Barfield said there are drainage problems and some need sewer. He said they will fix the drainage and fix the sewer to where they can tie onto it. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to these requests to please come forward. . Michael B. Hunter, 7830 Tulsa Way, came forward to represent Mrs. Alene Shivers. He said her property is south of Tract 2. He said he also represents Mr. Tubb who owns two-four acre tracts. Mr. Hunter said they don't have any strong opposition, but they are concerned with the sewer and water lines that go up the hill will not go along Davis, but will go up other collector streets. . . . ~ Page 13 p & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 Michael Sampson came forward to represent Roger Martin and many of his neighbors on Timber Drive who have signed a petition against Tracts 3, 12, and 11. He said they were concerned about the drainage and how the sewer would get to them. Mr. Sampson said Tract 3 is too large to zone it all to commercial. He said Timber Drive which is not curb and guttered is the only access to tracts 3 & 12. Mr. Sampson said they would like to have a buffer between the property in question and Mr. Martin's property. Jerry Shumate, 8612 Timber Drive, came forward. He asked, if approved, would the sewer go down Timber Drive. He said he has a real sewer problem. Mr. Royston said these questions would have to be answered in the platting process. Mr. Shumate said he felt this zoning should be put on hold until sewer is provided. Chairman Bowen said sewer would come with development. Mr. Tucker said the city will require these developers to put in large water mains and sewer mains. Mr. Long said an oversized sewer will be put to the the northern end of their development. Gerald Bentley, 8637 Timber Drive, came forward. He said he wants to speak in opposition to Tracts 3, 11, & 12. Mr. Bentley said their property is zoned residential, but the street is not even in. He requested they be postponed until the street is put in. He asked all who were opposed to Tracts 3, 11, & 12, to raise their hands. There were several. . . . ~ Page 14 p & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 Wayne Frazier, Vice President of Richland Hills Riding Club, came forward. He said he represents 100 family units. He said their property is south of Tract 2 and east of Tract 8. Mr. Frazier said they are not opposed to the commercial, but have problems with the single family. He said they have lights, PA systems, play days, etc. Roger Martin, 8633 Timber Drive, came forward. He said he had lived there for 12 years and he owns two acres. He said he had been let down about the sewer. Mr. Martin said he objects to any commercial because it would devalue his property. He said he was also opposed to office zoning for tracts 12 and 11. He said he had rather see single family. Mr. LaJoie, 7909 Precinct Line Road, came forward. He said his property is directly south of Tract 11. He said he feels Tracts 3, 11, & 12 are premature. Mr. LaJoie said until something specific is known, they should wait. He said there are many different things that can go in the area. Betty Bishop, 8741 Shady Grove Road, came forward. She said they built their home last year and she is opposed to so much commercial. Becky Martin, 8633 Timber Drive, came forward. She asked why the city built a park and then allow this commercial around it. Sylvia Cade came forward to represent her mother, Gladys Lamkin who has lived there 45 to 50 years. She said they were opposed to these zoning requests. ~ Page 15 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . Mr. Long came forward. He said plan to put in a major sewer system along Wilson Lane and will stub out the water and sewer. He said the city requires them to take both the water and sewer to the end of their property. Mr. Long said they have planned this as a city does a Master Plan of the city. He said he feels another North Hills of Northeast Mall will want to locate on the commercial property. He said it will draw people from Colleyville and Keller. Mr. Long said Tract 3 has a major drainage problem and they would like to work with Mr. LaJoie. Mr. Wood asked when they plan to put in Wilson Lane. . Mr. Long said they have major problems with Little Bear Creek. He said they will have to build Wilson Lane regardless of which side of Davis they develop first. Mr. Long said they have no problem if they wish to stipulate that Wilson be built first. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wood said there has been much planning in this area of this city and they are planning a major thoroughfare at the developer's expense. He said Wilson and Shady Grove Road must go in before the commercial can go in. Mr. Wood said they will bring water and sewer closer to the people. He said Mr. Barfield is not one that is here today and gone tomorrow. . Mr. Tucker said he supports Mr. Wood but he feels that they are requesting too much commercial zoning. He said they might have to come back in later and down zone it. . . . ~ Page 16 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 8. PZ 85-21 DENIED Tract 1 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to deny PZ 85-21. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. Ms. Nash asked if Tract 1 was denied would the existing commercial zoning remain. Chairman Bowen said it would. The motion to deny carried 4-1 with Mr. Wood voting against denial. 9. PZ 85-22 APPROVED Tract 2 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-22. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. 10. PZ 85-23 APPROVED Tract 3 - Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-23 and that Wilson Lane be approved. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 3-2 with Tucker and Nash voting against. 11. PZ 85-24 APPROVED Tract 4 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-24 with the stipulation that Wilson Lane be constructed prior to the use of the land. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 12. PZ 85-25 APPROVED Tract 7 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-25. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 13. PZ 85-26 DENIED Tract 8 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to deny PZ 85-26. He said he had rather have R-2. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. 14. PZ 85-27 APPROVED Tract 9 - Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-27. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Page 17 P & Z Minutes March 14, 1985 . 15. PZ 85-28 APPROVED 16. PZ 85-29 APPROVED 17. PZ 85-30 APPROVED RECESS BACK TO ORDER . CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #1080, SECTION XXII ADJOURNMENT ~ Tract 10 - Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-28. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Tract 11 - Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-29. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Tucker voting against. Tract 12 - Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-30. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Nash voting against. Chairman Bowen called a recess at 10:00 P. M. Chairman Bowen called the meeting back to order with the same members present. Mr. Tucker made the motion for Richard Royston to incorporate an ordinance to allow smaller parking spaces not to exceed 20% and recommend it be submitted to the City Council for approval. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Tucker requested that zoning maps be provided at the Planning and Zoning meetings. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. Av1 Ú~ ß~ Cháirman Planning & Zoning Commission . ission . AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MARCH 28, 1985 - 7:30 P. M. Due to there being no agenda, there will be no regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 28, 1985. ~æ~~ Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission . .