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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1985-10-10 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, OCTOBER 10, 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 Mark Wood Joe Hallford Carole Flippo Richard Royston Wanda Calvert Alt. Member Dir. of Planning/Dev. P & Z Coordinator ABSENT: Marjorie Nash CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Ms. Flippo abstaining since she was not present at the meeting. . Chairman Bowen stated the first two requests are on the same piece of property and would be heard together. 1. PS 85-67 Request of Charles D. & Patricia Bathman for preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition. 2. PS 85-70 Request of Charles D. & Patricia Bathman for final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition. Scott Stewart with Levitt Engineers came forward. Chairman Bowen asked about the percolation test. Mr. Stewart stated he had it with him. PS 85-67 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PS 85-67. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 2 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . PS 85-70 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 85-70. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 3. PS 85-68 Request of Jeff Marsh for preliminary plat of Lots 1-16, Block 23, Kingswood Estates. PS 85-68 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PS 85-68. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Wood abstaining. 4. PS 85-69 Request of David Barfield & Roger and Joan Hanson for replat of Lot 3R-1, Block 1, Martin Addition. PS 85-69 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PS 85-69. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. . 5. PS 85-72 Request of Hanson Properties for preliminary plat of Lots 1-7, Block 1, Nob Hill North Addition. PS 85-72 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 85-72. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 6. PS 85-73 Request of Burk Collins Investments, Inc. for replat of Lots 1R & 2R, Richland Oaks Addition. Jackie Fluitt with Stembridge and Associates came forward to represent Mr. Collins. He stated he talked to Mr. Royston and found they have a problem with platting a portion of a lot. He said they would just replat Lots 1, 2, and 3 instead of Lots 1, 2, 3, and a portion of 4. . Chairman Bowen said that would take care of it. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . PS 85-73 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PS 85-73 with the amendment. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. 7. PS 85-74 Request of JPI Land, Inc. for preliminary plat of Foster Village Addition, Section 19. Owen D. Long, Engineer, came forward. He stated they had responded to the City Engineer's comments. Mr. Long stated they are requesting a change in the Thoroughfare Plan. He said Starnes Road is an east-west collector. He said they request that Crosstimbers be used instead of Meadowview Terrace because it does not get out to Hightower. He said they do not wish to have Valley View wider to join John Autrey Road. . Mr. Long said they do not wish to dedicate additional right-of-way on Rufe Snow Drive. He said Rufe Snow has already been widened to 80 feet and do not feel they should have to give more. Mr. Long said they would work with the City Staff regarding the water lines. Chairman Bowen stated the Thoroughfare Plan calls for Rufe Snow Drive to be 110 feet. Mr. Long asked if they plan to tear out what has just been finished. Chairman Bowen stated he was not sure of the timetable, but it would have to be done someday. Mr. Long stated his client had rather not give the right-of-way. . Page 4 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Mr. Royston stated the City's program is not to rebuild this portion of Rufe Snow at this time, but we need to gain the right-of-way for future consideration. Mr. Long stated they would go along with the city's wishes. Chairman Bowen stated he had no problem with changing the collector street to Cross timbers, but feels John Autrey Road should be continued. Mr. Long said they already have a 41 foot street in the area which is North Park Drive. There was discussion as to where the streets should go. . PS 85-74 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 85-74 subject to the Engineer's comments and that Cross timbers be the collector street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 8. PS 85-77 Request of H. & S. Partnership for preliminary plat of Royal Court Addition. John Hawkins, owner, came forward. Chairman Bowen stated that two of the lots do not meet the requirement. He said he feels the building line on Lots 1 and 12 along Glenview Drive should be changed to 20 feet. Mr. Hawkins stated he felt it would be appropriate to have a 15 foot building line since Diamond Loch is 15 feet along Glenview Drive. . Chairman Bowen stated the Commission feels it should be 20 feet. ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Mr. Royston stated that the street name is almost a duplication and the police and fire chiefs have requested it be changed. Mr. Hawkins stated the police chief changed his mind. He said the address numbers are different. PS 85-77 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PS 85-77 with the stipulation that the 20 foot building line be shown on the final plat. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. 9. PZ 85-114 Request of John Kenworthy to rezone Lots 10 & 11, North Edgley Addition, from their present classifications of C-1 (Commercial) & R-2 (Single Family) to C-2 (Commercial). This property is located on the east side of Ken Michael Court at Grapevine Highway. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Terry N. Forrester, Architect, came forward. He said they are requesting the same occupancy as the surrounding. Chairman Bowen asked if he planned to have an auto repair there. Mr. Forrester stated they plan to have a Midas Muffler shop and a Safety Light shop. Chairman Bowen stated they had received a letter from Opal Krightner who's property abuts this property stating she was in favor of this request. . ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . 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 85-114 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-114. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 10. PZ 85-115 Request of Frank Lynch to rezone Tract 5, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-8 (Single Family-Zero Lot Line). This property is located on the north side of Green Valley Drive and west of Davis Blvd. . 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 Nall and Perkins came forward to represent Mr. Lynch. He stated he came before the Planning and Zoning Commission 9 months ago with this plan, but were informed in the worksession that it did not comply with the ordinance as structured. Mr. Perkins stated now that we have a new zoning classification that would allow it, they are back and request the R-8 zoning. He stated they received Commercial zoning to the east of this property and Multi-Family zoning to the north of this property. Mr. Perkins stated the development would be a quality product with steep roofs and they would stick to the site plan. . ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Mr. Perkins stated they have one minor change in the street plan. He said they had hoped to keep Lone Star Gas in Bursey Road, but the line is too shallow and Lone Star Gas will not allow it in the road right-of-way. Mr. Perkins stated they would have to grant a 40-50 foot right-of-way for Lone Star Gas and use it as a green belt. Mr. Wood stated the Commission planned for a mix in the Master Plan, but did not intend such high density. . Mr. Perkins said he understood it allowed this much and this would be lower density than the Townhouse District. He stated this zoning classification figures approximately 7.5 units per acre and he feels this is a good buffer to the Commercial and Multi-Family. Mr. Wood said he believed the townhouse zoning was scattered in the area, but not 34 acres in one place. Doug Long, co-owner of B. H. & L. Development that owns property adjacent to this property, came forward. He stated he was not speaking in favor or against the request but he wanted to let Mr. Perkins know what they are planning. He showed Mr. Perkins and the Commission his plan. Chairman Bowen called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Tom Duer, 7312 Londonderry Drive, came forward. He stated that North Richland Hills is only 50% developed and 90% of the new development is out his way. He said that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved a lot of Townhouse and R-8 zoning for R.G.A. ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Mr. Duer said he could not see putting 1200 square foot houses on 4000 square lots. He said the 33 acres of 4000 square foot lots would make 264 houses. He said Green Valley Drive is a small two lane road. Mr. Duer said there are some duplexes around the Foster Village school that are rental property and they do not look good. Jena Kidd, 7945 Smithfield Road, came forward. She said she lives around the corner from the property in question. She said they have a ranchette. She said they would like to live by homes instead of rental property. . Don Cowdrey, 7804 Red Oak, came forward. He said he agrees with the other two speakers. He stated there is already a traffic problem at this area. Chairman Bowen closed the Public Hearing. PZ 85-115 DENIED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to deny PZ 85-115. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford. Chairman Bowen said he agreed this is a very large area for R-8 zoning. He said there might be room for some R-8 but not this much. Mr. Perkins asked the Commission to table the request to give him time to have a worksession with the Commission. Mr. Royston said it would be a denial with no prejudice. . The motion carried 5-0. Page 9 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . 11. PZ 85-116 Request of Jack Roseberry & Lee Bonham to rezone Tract 4C, J. B. Eden Survey, Abstract 499, from its present classification of AG (Agriculture) to R-2 (Single Family). This property is located on the west side of Eden ~oad and north of the railroad track. Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Owen D. Long, Engineer, came forward. He said he has a layout of the property. He said some of the lots would be wider than the requirement, but would not be deep enough. Mr. Long stated they would restrict the houses to 1800 square feet minimum with rear entry garages. Mr. Wood asked if they could make that a stipulation. Mr. Royston said the Commission could make it a recommendation. 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 85-116 APPROVED Ms. Flippo made the motion to approve PZ 85-116 with the recommendation that the houses would be 1800 square foot minumum. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. 12. PZ 85-117 Request of Herman J. Smith to rezone Lots 1, 2A-R1, 2A-R2, 2-Rl, & 2-R2, Block 3, Woodbert Addition, from their present classification of R-3 (Single Family) to C-1 (Commercial). This property is located at the southwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Sayers Lane. . ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Herman Smith came forward. He said this property is located a few hundred feet north of the intersection of Davis and Starnes. He said since the city is building a fire station, Starnes is being put through to Davis Blvd. He showed a layout of the surrounding property. Mr. Smith said Mr. Barfield traded him some property adjoining this to straighten the creek out and carry the drainage through the property. He said this property would help master plan the property and take care of the drainage problem. Mr. Smith said he feels there is a need for a well planned neighborhood shopping center. 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 85-117 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-117. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. 13. PZ 85-118 Request of Herman J. Smith to rezone Lots 16, 17, & 18, Richland Oaks Addition, from their present classification of R-l (Single Family) to C-l (Commercial). This property is located at the northwest corner of Oakridge Terrace and Airport Freeway. . Chairman Bowen opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Herman Smith came forward. He said this property lies on Airport Freeway and Bedford-Euless Road. He said it joins Burk Collins' property on the east. Mr. Smith said the channel is on his property. He said the property to the west was zoned about 8 months ago. He said he will use the same engineer. Mr. Smith said with the traffic light at Mr. Collins' property and the light at Oakridge, they would not need any curb cuts. He said this would be for office use and some retail, but not large retail. Mr. Smith asked the engineer to come forward. . Jackie Fluitt with Stembridge and Associates came forward. He said they have the plat and plans for the Old Town Center which shows box culverts and retention basins. He said they had received the comments from both cities. Mr. Fluitt said the only comment from Hurst was they require sidewalks. He said they plan to upsize the sanitary sewer. He said the majority of the engineering has been done. Mr. Wood asked if there would be no curb cuts. Mr. Smith said they would use the existing curb cuts. Mr. Wood asked Mr. Smith if the interchange goes through, would he be willing to give additional right-of-way if needed. Mr. Smith said he would work with them. . Mr. Fluitt said they had been working with the highway department for the design of the interchange and the signalization. Page 12 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . PZ 85-118 APPROVED 14. PZ 85-119 . PZ 85-119 APPROVED 15. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RULES & PROCEDURES . ~ 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. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 85-118. This motion was seconded by Ms. Flippo and the motion carried 5-0. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1080 regarding bowling alleys. Chairman Bowen stated that bowling alleys were left out of the present zoning ordinance and the Commission feels C-l Commercial is the proper zoning classification. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 85-119. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hallford and the motion carried 5-0. Consideration of adopting Planning & Zoning Rules and Procedures. Mr. Wood asked if they could put a time limit on the speaking. Mr. Royston said this states it would be at the discretion of the Chairman, he could limit to some time frame. Chairman Bowen said there was a blank in Section 1B regarding the election of officers. He said they need to list some month. Chairman Bowen said the Commission is appointed in May, but suggests they put September, October, or November in the space to appoint the officers. Mr. Wood said he thought September would be good. Page 13 P & Z Minutes October 10, 1985 . Chairman Bowen asked when a case is withdrawn, will they have to start over. Mr. Royston said when they say in writing that they wish to withdraw, they would have to start over. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Rules and Procedures and add September as the time to elect officers. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:52 P. M. . Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission ~~~ Secret - y Plannil~ Eun1ng dofnission .