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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1985-06-13 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 13, 1985 - 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 George Tucker Marjorie Nash Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Dir. Planning & Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Mark Wood Joe Hallford CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1985 Ms. Nash made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Tucker abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. . 1. PS 85-28 Request of Jack Roseberry for Preliminary Plat of Lot 9, Block 1, Mollie B. Collins Addition. This property is located on the west side of Smithfield Road at Mickey Street. Chairman Bowen said they had a request from the City Staff for additional right-of-way on Smithfield Road. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, came forward to represent Mr. Roseberry. He said they had received the City Staff and Engineer's comments and they will dedicate the needed right-of-way. PS 85-28 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-28 subject to the Engineer's comments and the City Staff's letter. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. . ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 2. PS 85-34 Request of Wright Construction Company for Preliminary Plat of Steeple Ridge Estates. This property is located on the north side of Shady Grove and west of Davis Boulevard. Joe Wright, 601 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, came forward. Mr. Tucker asked if he had read the City Engineer and Staff's comments and if he had any objections. Mr. Wright said he did. He said item number 1 regarding the name of the addition, they request to keep the name of Steeple Ridge Estates rather than Kingswood Estates because they would have a different style and do not wish to be connected with Kingswood Estates. . Chairman Bowen asked if they would agree to changing the name of the street, Steeple Ridge Drive since their is a street already in the city by the name of Steeplewood Drive. Mr. Wright said they would have no problem with that. . Mr. Wright said in item 2, the dedication of additional right-of-way on Shady Grove Road, they showed a 10 foot right-of-way, but the proposed Shady Grove Road leaves their property somewhere. He said he has no problem with giving the 30 foot right-of-way if it is required; #3 regarding the improvement of Shady Grove Road, they had rather escrow their money; #5, they changed the fire hydrants. He said they had more than was required and they appreciate the City Engineer pointing that out. Mr. Wright said in item #7, they get further into the engineering, they do not see at this time any change in the drainage. He said there is a creek on the north side of the property which is adequate and the property drains into it now. ~ Page 3 p & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Chairman Bowen said some of the lots show offsets of 30 foot side yards and 25 foot front yards, but the side yard must be 25 feet. Mr. Wright said they would correct that. He also stated they would get the sewer from North Richland Hills. PS 85-34 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PS 85-34 subject to the Engineer's comments with the exception of item 1. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. 3. PZ 85-36 Request of Hanson Properties to rezone Tracts 3Al & 3A2, T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to 0-1 (Office District). This property is located at the southwest corner of Amundson Road and 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. David Barfield came forward to represent Hanson Properties. He said they had purchased most of the land from Amundson to Martin. He said they plan to build an office which will resemble houses. Mr. Barfield said they want it to match Nob Hill Addition which will have brick streets and old type street lights. He said they already have 0-1 zoning on the other side of the street. Mr. Barfield said he had talked with the neighbors and they have no objections. He said the office would look like the one on Harwood Road and it will be deed restricted. . Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Gene Vinson, 3017 Oakridge Drive, came forward. He asked what they plan to do to improve the streets. He said they have traffic problems now, but he had rather have this instead of a 7-11 store. Mr. Royston stated that Precinct Line is proposed for a 6-lane thoroughfare and Amundson a 4-lane and Mr. Barfield will build half of the road. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-36 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-36. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. 4. PZ 85-37 Request of Hanson Properties and Billy G. Mitchell to rezone Tracts 3B7, 3B3, 3C3, and 3C4, T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from their present classifications of R-7-MF (Multi-Family) and AG (Agriculture) to R-6-T (Townhouses and Garden Homes District). This property is located on the west side of Precinct Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet north of Martin Drive. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . David Barfield came forward. He said they had bought the Coulson property which had been zoned Multi-Family for about 15 years which allows 19.8 units per acre. He said they have added Mr. Mitchell's property to allow them to have from 125 to 128 units spread over more land. Mr. Barfield said they plan to build garden homes which will sell from $80,000 to $120,000. He said they will be 1,200 square foot minimum instead of the required 1,000 square feet and would be of the same structure as the Nob Hill Addition. ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Mr. Barfield said they had asked for zero lot lines which you did not have, but now have the new classification of R-8. He said they could not qualify for this classification because of the lot size. Mr. Tucker asked if these homes were attached. Mr. Barfield said they had rather not attach them. He said the ordinance reads "usually attached". Mr. Tucker said attached could mean attached by a patio fence. Mr. Barfield said they would like to do that, but would rather not have the dwellings attached. . Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Royston if he thought it could be attached by a masonry wall. Mr. Royston said the definition was not that stringent and he felt they could. 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. Mr. Tucker said this property had been vacant for a long time and he had rather have R-6-T than Multi-Family and he felt it could be in R-6-T by attaching the fence. He said he could see no problem with attaching it at the corner or the garden. PZ 85-37 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-37. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. . ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 5. PZ 85-58 Request of D. S. Byrd to rezone Lot 3R, Block 23, Clearview Addition, from its present classification of C-2-Specific Use-Sale of Used Autos (with restrictions) to C-2-Specific Use-Sale of Used Autos. This property is located on the south side of Maplewood Drive at Grapevine Highway. Chairman Bowen said due to illness, this request will be postponed until June 27th, 1985. 6. PZ 85-59 Request of Richland Hills Church of Christ to rezone a portion of Lot 1, Block 25, Snow Heights Addition, and Tract 2B, W. W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from their present classifications of U (School, Church, & Institution District) and R-7-MF (Multi-Family) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located on the south side of Northeast Loop 820 and bounded on the west by the Richland Hills Church of Christ. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Charles Owen, 5425 Martin Drive, came forward to represent the church. He said they had outgrown their present facility and had purchased more property and had already started on the street. He said they plan to take Industrial Boulevard down into Meadow Lakes. Mr. Owen said they have 12 acres with 6 acres in parking lots. He said they put in a temporary parking lot on this property because they hold three services on Sunday morning and all parking is full. Mr. Owen said they have had some groups interested in purchasing the church, but they do not want to purchase these 6 acres. He said it makes the package too large to be feasible. ~ Page 7 p & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Mr. Owen stated they are asking for C-l Commercial on 1.9 acres of R-7-MF and 3+ acres zoned U for a church. He said they had written letters to the neighbors and had a neighborhood meeting. He said the neighbors were concerned about the weeds which he thought were always mowed; they were concerned about the drainage along the fence line. Mr. Owen said they sent an engineer, Delbert Stembridge, to check it out and there was water standing on our side of the fence. He said some of the drainage could be coming from the temporary parking lot, but it will be taken care of. Mr. Owen said the drainage was centered over a 25 foot pipeline easement which is lower than their property. . Mr. Owen said the property owners were also concerned about a screening fence and asked if they would put in a masonry fence. He said they will agree to do this even thought it will cost $35,000 to $40,000; he said they will do this prior to obtaining a building permit. Mr. Owen said property that close to a church will dictate what goes in there. He said it may be sold to another church or some public service such as a hospital or nursing home. Mr. Owen said they have a contract on a half acre for a garden office for a doctor per this zoning request. Mr. Owen stated this property fronts on the Interstate 1,000 feet long and backs up to residential. He said they feel the best use is for C-1. Mr. Owen said they have been there 15 years and they would put up a masonry fence and see that the land is properly drained. . ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Fred Les with the Richland Hills Church of Christ came forward. He said Redondo Street dead-ends into their property which causes drainage problems. He said they feel that if they build Redondo on to the freeway it would help the drainage. Mr. Les said one morning he counted 40 cars that went across the church property onto the freeway. He said most were school children and mothers going to school. Mr. Les said they would develop Redondo Street across their property to the access road. Forrest Grubb, 6528 Tabor, came forward. He said he felt the best use for this property is C-1 and they have agreed to help the neighbors. . Steve Roseberry, 6428 Simmons Road and a member of the church, came forward. He said he felt that Commercial use would be the best for the property since it runs along Loop 820. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Ernest Hedgcoth, 7001 Corona, came forward. He said he had been asked to represent 29 of the 31 homeowners within 200 feet of this property who oppose this zoning request. He said the basic reasons for opposing the C-1 zoning are: 1, the reduction of the value of the property due to the increase of traffic, noise, trash, and increased drainage problems; 2, Many of the permitted uses in C-1 such as hotels, motels, ~upermarkets, shopping malls, strip centers, drive-in restaurants, plus the uses permitted in Local Retail would be totally out of character with the existing single family zoning; 3, the city has an abundance of C-1 zoning within half mile of this site such as along Rufe Snow Drive to Bursey Road where many ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . strip centers are vacant and additional ones are under construction. Mr. Hedgcoth said the North Hills Mall is opening another area equal to the existing mall and the area north of Loop 820 has several C-1 zoning vacant and we feel this city does not need this additional 6 acres of C-1. . Mr. Hedgcoth stated several homeowners met with Mr. Owen and some members of the church Tuesday and they indicated that the church did not want to sell the property for any use that would damage the neighborhood and that many of the permitted uses were objectionable to them. He said they also agreed to placing a requirement on the property to construct a masonry screening fence along the south boundary line at the time a building permit is issued for any building on the site. Mr. Hedgcoth said the homeowners would definitely ask that this requirement be placed on any screening fence regardless of the zoning classification placed on this property. the zoning classification placed on this property. . Mr. Hedgcoth said Mr. Owen stated that they had a contract pending on a half acre at the east end of the site with a proposed use as a single story office building. He said it was implied that this would be the use for most of the property with some light retail; he said the light retail is what we object to and would definitely prefer the office development. Mr. Hedgcoth said they know that the church has the welfare of the neighborhood in mind now by the restrictions of the type use placed on the sale of the property; they do not want an undesirable use on the property since they are moving across Rufe Snow; however, the neighborhood has no insurance that the property will not be passed on to someone who ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . would construct a high rise building, a Jack-in-the-box or some other use that will damage our property simply because we live next to the C-l zoning. Mr. Hedgcoth said with this in mind, the neighbors are requesting that this Commission not grant this C-1 zoning and ask that a zoning class of 0-1 (Office District) be placed on the property which would insure the homeowners that their property will be protected from any of the devaluing uses in C-1. He said C-1 zoning could cause them to be open all hours of the day and night but office zoning would be morning and evening. Mr. Hedgcoth asked all the neighbors who were in opposition to this request to stand and about half of those in the council chamber stood. . Jim Cato, 6729 Corona, came forward. He said he lives west of the property in question. He said he felt this was spot zoning; there would be no buffer between it and the single family. Mr. Cato said if you require them to build Redondo Street, you should get right-of-way for Vance also. Chairman Bowen said all this would be addressed during the platting process. Mr. Cato said they might have second thoughts if they have to build Vance and Redondo streets. . Karold Cato, 6729 Corona, came forward. She said she would prefer 0-1 zoning and they could barricade Redondo Street. She said Vance Road is shown to be a two-lane undivided collector and Redondo is not. Mrs. Cato said Redondo is a very crooked street and it goes by two schools. She said the church told them the City Staff wanted Redondo to go through. . . . ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 Mr. Owen came forward. He said the city does want Redondo to go through and take care of the drainage. He said he feels 0-1 would restrict them, they could not have a nursing home, hospital, or funeral home. John Casacottas, Corona, came forward. He said he likes the peace and quiet of the neighborhood and feels we have sufficient C-l without adding more. Mr. Hedgcoth came forward. He said he would like to read the list for 0-1 zoning, page 72 of the Zoning Ordinance: "Professional offices, General organizational offices, Governmental offices, Lodges, civic clubs, fraternal organizations, Banks and savings and loan buildings, Veterinarian clinic (no kennels), Public schools, City and utility uses, and Medical clinics." He said it looks like nursing homes could be there. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Tucker said usually along major thoroughfares there is Commercial, but the traffic is bad and this is a narrow strip. He said we want the highest and best use for the property, but we do not want to disrupt what is already there. Mr. Tucker said some Commercial businesses operate 7 days a week. He said the church could have good intentions, but when the property is sold, they could put anything there that is in C-l zoning. Mr. Tucker said he felt the more restrictive zoning is best; he feels 0-1 is better. PZ 85-59 DENIED Ms. Nash made the motion to deny PZ 85-59. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion to deny carried 4-0. ~ Page 12 p & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . RECESS Chairman Bowen called a recess at 8:30 P. M. BACK TO ORDER Chairman Bowen called the meeting back to order at 8:40 P. M. with the same members present. 7. PZ 85-60 Request of Roma Corporation to rezone Lot 3, Block 2, Cochran Addition, from its present classification of C-2 (Commercial) to C-2-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. This property is located at 8010 Bedford-Euless Road. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Susan Riess with Roma Corporation came forward. She said they plan to have a Tony Roma restaurant which would serve Bar-B-Q and Chicken. She said they have three stores located in Addison, Dallas, and Houston. Ms. Riess stated that the previous restaurant located there sold alcoholic beverages. Chairman Bowen said they would need the name of an individual to put the Specific Use Permit in when they go to the City Council. Ms. Riess said that would be fine. 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 85-60 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-60. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. ~ Page 13 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 8. PZ 85-61 Request of Bill J. Fenimore and J. V. Frank to rezone Tracts 2G5, 2G6, and 18A, Mahalya Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, from their present classification of R-3 (Single Family) to R-4-SD (Separate Ownership Duplex). This property is located on the north side of Harmonson Road, approximately 650 feet west of Rufe Snow 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, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He said this property is 270 feet wide and 605 feet deep and is 3.7 acres. He said they plan the same type separate ownership duplexes as is on Westchase Drive. Mr. Stembridge said Mr. Fenimore is a quality builder, building in areas such as Parkridge Estates. 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 85-61 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-61. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker, they said there is already some R-4-SD in the area and hopes to see more mixed uses in the area. Chairman Bowen agreed since that is a re-development area. The motion carried 4-0. . ~ Page 14 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 9. PZ 85-62 Request of Growth Investors, Inc. to rezone Lots 12 thru 22, Block 13, Lots 1 thru 5, Block 14, Lots 1 thru 9, Block 11, Windcrest Addition, from their present classification of R-2 (Single Family) to R-4-SD (Separate Ownership Duplex). This property is located on both sides of Starnes Road and bounded on the north by Maroaks Addition. Chairman Bowen stated this request had been postponed. 10. PZ 85-63 Request of Coco Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 10D, J. H. Barlough Survey, Abstract 130, from its present classification of R-2 (Single Family) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the west side of Davis Boulevard, south of College Hill Assembly of God Church. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. There being no one who wished to speak, the Chairman 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 said this was a small extension of a larger commercial area; it is 3/10 of an acre to finish out the commercial area. PZ 85-63 POSTPONED Mr. Tucker made the motion to postpone the discussion of this request until the applicant can be present. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. . ~ Page 15 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 11. PZ 85-64 Request of Campus Hills Joint Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 3A2, William Mann Survey, Abstract 1010, from its present classification of C-l (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located at the northeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Chapman Road. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Peggy Krussell came forward. She said they wish to provide a carwash service for their customers. She showed a picture to the Commission of a Mobil Carwash. Ms. Krussell said it would be a self service, fully enclosed 35,000 square feet carwash. She said this property is surrounded by 12 acres of Commercial zoning. Ms. Krussell said the closest carwash to this proposed site is one block north of 820 on Lewis Drive. She said they had several studies made which show the carwash is preferred by their customers. She said it is free to customers who buy gas. 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 85-64 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-64. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. . ~ Page 16 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 12. PZ 85-65 Request of R & G Associates to rezone a portion of Tract lA, John C. Yates Survey, Abstract 1753, from its present classification of R-7-MF (Multi-Family) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located on the south side of Watauga Road, approximately 500 feet east of Rufe Snow Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Richard Farrar, Dallas, came forward. He said this property lies between C-l and C-2 zoning with R-7-MF to the south. He said they propose to connect their street with the street across Watauga Road, but the cuI de sac will be temporary. Mr. Farrar said they will dedicate an additional right-of-way for the widening of Watauga Road. He said they would work with the City Staff since it will be a divided street. 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 85-65 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-65. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tucker and the motion carried 4-0. 13. PZ 85-66 Request of Bill Fenimore to rezone Tracts 2Al, 2A2, 2A2B, 2A2A, 2A3, 2El, 2E2, & 2E3, M. Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, from their present classification of R-3 (Single Family) to R-6-T (Townhouses and Garden Homes District). This property is located at the southeast corner of Glenview Drive and Dawn Drive. . ~ Page 17 p & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He stated this property is located at the corner of Glenview and Dawn Drive; it is 1,185 feet along Dawn Drive and 540 feet along Glenview Drive. Mr. Stembridge said there would be 80+ lots of high quality, detached garden homes with a masonry fence. He said they would range in size from 1,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet. . Pat Marin, 6412 Harmonson, came forward. She asked if it runs along Dawn Street to Honey Lane. Mr. Stembridge said it runs along Dawn Drive and is bounded by Harmonson Road and Glenview Drive. Ms. Marin said she is very much in favor of this request. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Edmond Howell, 4033 Honey Lane, came forward. He said this area consists of the young adults and the elderly folk. He said they have a very nice view of the Fort Worth sky line. Mr. Howell asked if there would be a private alley. He stated that others see them as low income people, but some have lived there 23 to 30 years and do not wish to be encroached on. Mr. Howell said the plat looked like there were quite a few lots and feels they would have a box car effect. Page 18 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Mr. Tucker said there would be drives in the back with rear entry garages. Mr. Howell said he felt there would be noise and they would disrupt the view. He said when their peace and quiet and the view go, they will have to move. he said he is for progress as long as it does not infringe on them. Mr. Howell said he felt they would be rooted out and he is against this rezoning. Russ Borson, 6408 King Arthur Court, came forward. He said this is an exclusive, nice residential area and they have 4 apartment complexes. He said this is a mixed use and enough is enough. . Mr. Tucker stated these will be single family detached houses that will range from 1,200 to 2,400 square feet with rear entry garages. He said they propose to build single family detached houses similar to Diamond Loch and at the prices they will be, they would not buy for a rent house. Thomas Jacques, 6513 Memory Lane, came forward. He said the Valleyview apartments did not do well as townhouses so they went as apartments. Vicki Borson, 6408 King Arthur Court, came forward. She said she wanted to buy one for her mother, but they were never for sale. Mr. Tucker said the ordinance has been re-written since then; they must show a site plan and lots which is protection for the property owners. Mr. Howell asked how many units per acre is R-3. . Mr. Tucker said approximately 4 per acre. Page 19 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Mr. Howell asked how many there would be in this zoning. Mr. Tucker said there are 82 lots in 15 acres. Mr. Howell asked if they thought it could be developed in as nice homes as Diamond Loch. Chairman Bowen said R-3 zoning is the smallest single family dwelling. Larry Martinez, 4025 Honey Lane, came forward. He said he is in opposition to this request. He said he came here from the John Peter Smith area to get away from this. He said it is now a field and this would invite more traffic and crime in the area. . Pat Marin came forward. She said someone has a misunderstanding, the value of these houses will be in excess of $100,000; they will not increase crime, they will raise the value of the homes in the area. Ms. Marin said they would be a plus for the neighborhood and she had nine people stand who are for the rezoning. Mr. Tucker said he had done some figuring and it appears they would run from $92,500 to $250,000. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-66 DENIED, BUT REQUEST BE SENT TO CITY COUNCIL Mr. Tucker said this request does not meet the R-6-T zoning, but does meet the R-8 zoning. He made the motion to deny PZ 85-66 for R-6-T, but recommend R-8 and be placed on the City Council agenda. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. . ~ Page 20 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Chairman Bowen stated it does better fit the zero lot line zoning (R8). this gives more protection, but it allows homes with small lots and puts a 1,200 square foot minimum instead of the 1,000 and requires them to have garages, which can be attached or detached. The motion carried 4-0. 14. PZ 85-67 Request of Clifford A. Pearson to rezone Tract lA, Thomas Sprouse Survey, Abstract 1399, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-3 (Single Family). This property is located on the south side of Bursey Road and the west side of Douglas Lane. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He said to the south of this property is R-3 zoning, to the west is Commercial, and across the street is in Keller and his client requests a zoning change to R-3. 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 85-67 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-67. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. . Chairman Bowen stated the next two requests would be heard together but would be voted on separately. . . . ~ Page 21 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 15. PZ 85-68 Request of Earl McKinney, Trustee to rezone a portion of Tracts 1 & IB, E. A. Cross Survey, Abstract 281, and a portion of Tract 3, William Cox Survey, Abstract 321, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-3 (Single Family). This property is located east of Davis Boulevard and bounded on the east by Stonybrooke Addition. 16. PZ 85-69 Request of Earl McKinney, Trustee, to rezone a portion of Tracts 1 & IB, E. A. Cross Survey, Abstract 281, and a portion of Tract 3, William Cox Survey, Abstract 321, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located on the east side of Davis Boulevard and west of Stonybrooke Addition. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He stated this tract fronts on a a major highway, Davis Boulevard. He said they have requested a buffer of R-3 between Stonybrooke and the request for Commercial. Mr. Stembridge said the area requested for Commercial has a lot of drainage problems and would not be suitable for single family. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Donald Chaille, 8405 Timberline Court, came forward. He said he was speaking for the residences in Stonybrooke and on Odell Street. He stated that they p~eviously asked for Commercial on the entire tract. Page 22 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . . Mr. Chaille said the property owners are against these requests because they want to protect their property value. He said there is already enough Commercial on Davis Boulevard, plus the traffic is bad now and this would make it worse. Mr. Chaille said nothing has changed, the neighbors protest both requests and request the entire 15 acres be restricted to R-2, residential. He said R-3 will not be good enough, 7500 square foot lots instead of 9000 and 1400 square foot houses instead of 1600. Mr. Chaille read an article from the Star Telegram regarding problems in North Richland Hills. He said he felt this would be spot zoning. Mr. Chaille asked what the Master Plan shows for this area and asked why couldn't this area be developed as R-2 Single Family. He said he had submitted petitions on both cases and requested a show of hands of those who were in opposition to these requests. P. C. McGreggor came forward. He said the only reason Davis Boulevard is going Commercial is the Commission is granting it. He said it will soon be another Belknap Street. Mr. McGreggor said in Dallas and Fort Worth there are busy highways with nice homes on both sides so why can't they build R-2 Single Family homes on this entire tract. Mr. McGreggor said Mr. Burk Collins was in previously with property to the south of this property and he was told he would have to take care of the drainage; will this property drain onto the property Mr. Collins had. . Mr. Royston said the developer must take care of the drainage on his site and the adjacent area. Mr. McGreggor said he is against these requests. ~ Page 23 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . Chairman Bowen said he does not feel this would be spot zoning because there is Commercial all along Davis Boulevard. v. L. Gibson, 8333 Odell Street, came forward. He said he had lived here for 33 years and he believes it is spot zoning and feel they should keep Commercial away from residential. Mr. Gibson said they have 28 acres of Heavy Industrial to the south of his property and this would make Commercial to the north. He said they have retail across the street and in between is residential. Mr. Gibson said they are only asking R-3 for 270 feet of the 1000 feet which is no buffer. He said he felt this was going against the Master Plan. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. . Chairman Bowen said he was not sure R-3 was a good plan for the small tract because there was no entrance to it. PZ 85-68 DENIED Ms. Nash made the motion to deny PZ 85-68. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion to deny carried 3-1 with Mr. Tucker voting against denial. PZ 85-69 DENIED Ms. Nash made the motion to deny PZ 85-69. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion to deny carried 3-1 with Chairman Bowen voting against denial. Chairman Bowen stated the next two requests would be heard together but voted on separately. 17. PZ 85-70 Request of Roger & Joan Hanson to rezone Lot 4, Block 1, Martin Addition, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located west of Precinct Line Road and adjacent to Nob Hill Addition. . Page 24 p & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 18. PZ 85-71 Request of Roger & Joan Hanson to rezone Tract 3Y and part of Tract 3U2, T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located east of Crane Road and adjacent to Nob Hill Addition. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. . David Barfield came forward to represent Mr. & Mrs. Hanson. He said these would be part of the Nob Hill Addition and is located at the top of the hill. He said they plan to deep a large oak tree in the middle of the cuI de sac. He said the street would be made of brick. Mr. Barfield said the other request, they had to buy to have access into the addition. He said they bought 1~ acres, but got only one lot out of it. He said the lots would be the same size and criteria as Nob Hill. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to these requests to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-70 APPROVED Mr. Tucker made the motion to approve PZ 85-70. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 4-0. PZ 85-71 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-71. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0. . Page 25 P & Z Minutes June 13, 1985 . 19. PZ 85-72 POSTPONED 20. PZ 85-73 POSTPONED 21. PZ 85-74 POSTPONED 22. PZ 85-75 POSTPONED . 23. PZ 85-76 POSTPONED ADJOURNMENT y Planning Zoning . , Request of E-Systems, Inc. to rezone Tract 12C, T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to I-I (Industrial). Request of E-Systems, Inc. to rezone Tracts 3A & 3E, L. C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1652, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to I-I (Industrial). Request of E-Systems, Inc. to rezone part of Tracts 1A & 5, L. C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1652, from their present classification of AG (Agriculture) to I-I (Industrial). Request of E-Systems, Inc. to rezone part of Tract 11, T. K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from its present classification of R-3 (Single Family) to C-1 (Commercial). Request of E-Systems, Inc. to rezone Tract 11, T.K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, Tracts 1, 2A, and part of Tract 2, L.C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1652, and part of Tract 8, John Barlough Survey, Abstract 130, from their present classifications of I-I (Industrial) and R-3 (Single Family) to R-7-MF (Multi-Family). The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M. ~d Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission ission