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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1984-01-26 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 26, 1984 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The, meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Tucker, at 7:40 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members Alt. Member George Tucker Marjorie Nash Don Bowen Mark Hannon Mark Wood John Schwinger Councilman Asst. Dir. PW/U P & Z Coordinator Richard Davis Allen Bronstad Wanda Calvert State Representative Charles Evans CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1983 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Hannon abstained since he was not present. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27, 1983 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Mrs. Calvert stated that State Representative Evans requested the case he is representing, agenda item #22, be moved to the first on the agenda since he has another appointment. Mr. Wood made the motion to move item #22 to the front of the agenda. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. 22. PZ 84-10 Request of Mid City Pizza Corporation to rezone Lot 1, Block 10, Snow Heights North Addition, from its present classification of C-l to a proposed classification of C-I-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. This property is located at the northeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Meadow Crest Drive. . Page 2 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. State Representative Charles Evans came forward to represent Mid City Pizza. He said this property is already zoned C-l and the restaurant is already open. Mr. Evans said they need an approval for liqour license which would be in the name of Dan Cole. Mr. Wood asked how many other Specific Uses were there along Rufe Snow. Mr. Evans said there were probably three. He said their main business would be the sale of pizza. Chairman Tucker 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 84-10 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 84-10. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hannon and the motion carried 5-0. 1. PS 83-125 Denied 12/15/83 Request of Wayne Steward for reconsideration of the final plat of Blocks 13 thru 25, Fox Hollow Addition. PS 83-125 DENIED Mr. Hannon made the motion to deny this plat without prejudice since the plans have not been reviewed by the City Engineer. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion to deny carried 5-0. 2. PS 84-1 Request of B & M Development Company for final plat of Kingswood Estates Addition, Section 3. . PS 84-1 DENIED Mr. Hannon made the motion to deny PS 84-1 because the plans are incomplete. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. Page 3 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Chairman Tucker stated the Commission needs more information regarding the drainage. The motion to deny carried 5-0. 3. PS 84-2 Request of Jack Cook for final plat of Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, Mollie B. Collins Addition. PS 84-2 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 84-2. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. Mr. Hannon asked how they plan to handle Odell Street. Mr. Bronstad said Odell Street is already in and they will have to bore under the street for water and sewer. The motion to approve PS 84-2 carried 5-0. 4. PS 84-4 Request of James R. Phillips for Short Form Plat of Lot 2, Block 32, College Hill Addition. . PS 84-4 DENIED Mr. Hannon made the motion to deny PS 84-4 since this lot has no street frontage. He said the Subdivision Ordinance requires 50 feet of street frontage. The motion to deny was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Tucker stated they would hear the next two cases together but would vote on them separately. 5. PS 84-8 Request of David Barfield for preliminary plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Martin Addition. 6. PS 84-9 Request of David Barfield for final plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Martin Addition. . Chairman Tucker stated that regarding item #4, the pro rata had already been paid. Page 4 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Mr. Bronstad said that was correct. PS 84-8 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 84-8. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood. Mr. Hannon said this property does not have adequate fire protection. Mr. Bronstad said they are aware of that, but the water lines are too small to carry a fire hydrant. Mr. Bronstad said they will need a percolation test. Chairman Tucker said it would need to be stated that when fire coverage is available, they would tie on. The motion to approve PS 84-8 carried 5-0. PS 84-9 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 84-9. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen. . Councilman Davis asked if they should have stated about the pro rata. Chairman Tucker said all engineer's comments must be complied with or waived by the Commission. Mr. Hannon said the collection of pro rata or requiring covenants is a staff function. The motion to approve PS 84-9 carried 5-0. 7. PS 84-10 Request of YMCA & Muhsen Shabout for replat of Lots 2R, 3R, & 4R, Block 11, Emerald Hills Addition. Mr. Bowen said the Commission has a letter from the Director of Public Works/Utilities requesting they sign a covenant for future improvements on Lynda Lane. . PS 84-10 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 84-10. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. Page 5 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 8. PS 84-11 Request of B & B Development Company for replat of Lot 3R, Block F, Richland Oaks Addition. Chairman Tucker said since this is a replat in single family zoning, there would need to be a Public Hearing. He opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this replat to please come forward. Dorothy Butler with B & B Development came forward. She said they want the two lots made into one for future development. Chairman Tucker called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this replat to please come forward. . Dr. Lynn Barnes, 5105 Pearl Drive, came forward. He asked what the purpose was for combining the two lots; what do they plan to put on the lot. Chairman Tucker said the lots are zoned residential. Dr. Barnes said the neighbors requests it stay residential. Chairman Tucker closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Hannon said there is pro rata due on Strummer Drive. PS 84-11 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 84-11. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. 9. PS 84-12 Request of M-W Development Company for replat of Lots 3R thru 14R, Block 42A, Richland Terrace Addition. PS 84-12 DENIED Mr. Hannon made the motion to deny PS 84-12 because they did not submit construction plans for Winder Court and also they need to check the lot area to make sure they meet the multi-family requirement. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. . Page 6 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Ernest Hedgcoth, Consulting Engineer, came forward. He said he was here to represent Stembridge Engineers who did this plat. Mr. Hedgcoth said they will submit plans for the street when they get approval by the Commission for the plat. Chairman Tucker said this is a replat, not a preliminary plat. Mr. Hannon said he could understand why Mr. Stembridge waited to see if he got approval of the plat; he did not want to spend the money if the Commission did not like the layout. Mr. Hedgcoth said they would be glad to list the lot area on the plat, but would like to know how the Commission feels about the layout. . Mr. Hannon said the Subdivision Ordinance states a replat is to be handled as a final plat. Mr. Bowen said regarding item #1, the Commission feels they can not require them to plat property they do not own. The motion for denial of PS 84-12 carried 5-0. 10. PS 84-13 Request of U-Tex Development Company for replat of Lots lR-l & lR-2, Block 6, Industrial Park Addition. PS 84-13 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 84-13. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 11. PZ 84-2 Request of John Cook to rezone Tract 11, T.K. Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, and Tract 2A, L.C. Walker Survey, Abstract 1652, from their present classifications of Agriculture and Industrial to a proposed classification of R-3 (Single Family). This property is located on the south side of Cardinal Lane, bounded on the west by Sunny Meadows Addition and on the east by Mangham Airport. . Page 7 p & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Cook came forward. He said he purchased this property which is adjacent to the Sunny Meadows property he is developing. Mr. Wood asked if it was R-3. Mr. Cook said it was. Chairman Tucker called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Councilman Davis said they have a letter from Charles Mangham who is in opposition to this zoning request. Chairman Tucker closed the Public Hearing. . PZ 84-2 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 84-2 as requested. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hannon. Mr. Bowen said he will vote for approval, but felt it needed to be stated that this property is very close to the airport. Chairman Tucker said that was correct. He said there is a cross runway which points to this property, and they will definitely be a nuisance. The motion to approve PZ 84-2 carried 5-0. 12. PZ 84-3 Request of Carl Powell to rezone Tracts 10 & 10B, J.C. McComas Survey, Abstract 1040, from their present classification of Agriculture-Specific Use to C-1 (Commercial). This property is located at the southwest corner of Smithfield Road and Chapman Road. . ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Marsha Hill with Pre-School Enrichment came forward. She said this is a Learning Center mostly for 3 to 5 year olds and they are requesting C-1 zoning. Ms. Hill said this is a Learning Center which consists of Pre-school and Kindergarten. She said there are classes going on all day long. Ms. Hill said they work real close with the school teachers and they work on a 1-10 basis. She said they have all accredited teachers. Mr. Hannon asked if they have transportation for the kids. . Ms. Hill said they did not furnish transportation. She said they now have after school enrichment, but no older than the second grade. Ms. Hill said the children are being brought to school. Ms. Hill said they plan to enlarge the present structure to 3,500 to 3,800 square feet. She said they teach Spanish and Remedial reading. Ms. Hill said they would like for the Commission to come by and see what they are doing. Chairman Tucker 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 84-3 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 84-3. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 9 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 13. PS 84-3 Request of Carl Powell for Short Form Plat of Lot 1, Block 26, Fox Hollow Addition. PS 84-3 DENIED Mr. Hannon made the motion to deny PS 84-3. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. Mr. Hannon said the plans are incomplete. He said the property to the west of this property has a reverse curve which they had to flatten out and this will probably affect this property. He said they will need to extend the slant through this property. Mr. Hannon said this property is not covered by adequate fire protection and they will expect them to put in a fire hydrant. . Mr. Hannon said they will also have to agree to participate in the development of Chapman Road. Doris Powell, owner of the property, came forward. She said 4 years ago, she spent $4,000 to install a fire hydrant. Mr. Bronstad said they must have a 300 foot radius and he does not think the entire property is covered. Mrs. Powell asked for clarification about Chapman Road. Mr. Hannon said they might have to dedicate more right of way to make Chapman Road correspond with the property to the west. Chairman Tucker said the Commission does not mind setting up a special meeting to re-hear the cases that are denied tonight. He said they do not want to hold up anyone. . The motion to deny PS 84-3 carried 5-0. Page 10 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 14. PZ 84-4 Request of Lucian Smith to rezone a portion of Tract 2, John Condra Survey, Abstract 311, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of R-2 (Single Family). This property is located on the south side of Douglas Lane, bounded on the west by Maroaks Addition and on the south by Windcrest Addition. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Owen D. Long, Consulting Engineer, came forward to represent Mr. Smith. He said it was residential to the south, east, and north and duplexes to the west. . Mr. Hannon asked if they plan to ever subdivide the other property of Mr. Smith's. Mr. Long said that at this time Marvin and his Dad live on the property and do not plan to subdivide it. Marvin Smith, 7609 Douglas Lane, came forward. He said someday they might do something with the land, but he has been there 36 years. He said the reason for platting this area is he had rather look at the front of homes instead of the rear as it is now. He said these will be expensive homes and this will back up to the same type of zoning. Mr. Wood asked about the duplex lots. Mr. Smith said in the next request, he is just asking for duplex zoning on one lot which joins the present duplex zoning. . Mr. Wood asked how many duplex lots there were already there. ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Mr. Smith showed the Commission where the duplex lots were and where the single family lots were. Chairman Tucker 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 84-4 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 84-4. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 15. PZ 84-5 Request of Lucian Smith to rezone a portion of Tract 2, John Condra Survey, Abstract 311, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of R-5-D (Duplex). This property is located on the south side of Douglas Lane, bounded on the west by Maroaks Addition and on the south by Windcrest Addition. . Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Marvin Smith came forward. He said he had pretty well explained their request in the previous case. Mr. Smith said they are requesting duplex zoning for one lot which joins the present duplex lots. Chairman Tucker 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 84-5 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 84-5. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 12 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 16. PS 84-6 Request of Lucian Smith for preliminary plat of Maroaks Addition, Section 2. Chairman Tucker called for Mr. Smith's engineer, Doug Long, to come forward and explain why they did not preliminary plat all of Mr. Smith's property. Mr. Long came forward. He said the adjacent property is one large tract to the north and they do not have plans to develop it at this time. Mr. Long said Mr. Smith does not own the property to the east. Councilman Davis asked about the drainage. Mr. Long said they do not have a drainage problem. . Mr. Bowen said the reason for the concern about not preliminary plattting all of Mr. Smith's property, this could be a bad problem with streets if you developed later; the Commission wondered how the streets could be layed out. Marvin Smith came forward. He said that at some time in the future, they might be interested in developing this property, but if they did, they would be larger lots and they would off-set the street. Mr. Smith and Mr. Long showed the Commission how it could be done. PS 84-6 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PS 84-6. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. . Page 13 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 17. PZ 84-7 Request of Bill Flories to rezone Tracts IB & 3B, J.M Crockett Survey, Abstract 273, from their present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of C-l (Commercial). This property is located on the west side of Davis Boulevard and bounded on the west by Smithfield Elementary school. Chairman Tucker 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 & Perkins came forward to represent Mr. Flories. He said they plan a retail shop complex consisting of a grocery, drug, hardware store, and some small shops. . Mr. Perkins said some of this property was zoned on the old map as "c" when it was in the old town of Smithfield. Chairman Tucker called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Billy Walker, 8024 Mickey Street, came forward. He asked if this request is passed, would they be required to put up a fence between it and the residences and the school. Chairman Tucker said there is a requirement that they must put up a screening fence between it and the residences and the school. Mr. Bowen said it had to be a 6 foot. Mr. Walker said he would not object. Chairman Tucker closed the Public Hearing. . PZ 84-7 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 84-7. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hannon and the motion carried 5-0. Page 14 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . 18. PZ 84-8 Request of Emory Bellard to rezone Tracts 2B5, 2Cl, 2C2, 2C3, & 2C4, M. Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, from their present classification of 1F-7 to a proposed classification of R-4-SD (Separate Ownership Duplexes). This property is located on the south side of Glenview Drive and approximately 120 feet west of Jackie Lee Street. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Bellard came forward. He said they plan low density garden type homes. Mr. Bellard said this is a transitional area and feel this would be a good buffer to the Multi-Family. . Mr. Hannon asked if Mr. Bellard requested a zoning change for garden homes or for duplexes. Mr. Bellard said he applied for the separate ownership duplexes. He said some people call them garden homes. Chairman Tucker 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 84-8 APPROVED Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 84-8. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 3-2 with Bowen and Hannon voting against. 19. PS 84-7 Request of Emory Bellard for preliminary plat of Glenview Park Addition. PS 84-7 APPROVED Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve PS 84-7. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. . Mr. Bowen asked if all the lots were the correct size. Page 15 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Tom Vogt with Vogt Engineering came forward to represent Mr. Bellard. He said most were 3800 square feet and the smallest is 35 foot wide. Mr. Vogt said the ones on the cuI de sac have a 50 foot radius. The motion to approve PS 84-7 carried 5-0. 20. PZ 84-9 Request of Charles D. Rutledge to rezone Tract 12C, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of C-2 (Commercial). This property is located at the northeast corner of Davis Boulevard and Rumfield Road. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. . Mr. Rutledge came forward. He said he was requesting this zoning change so he could have his business there. Mr.Rutledge said the area is all going commercial. Mr. Rutledge said there are two small houses on this property which is an eye sore and he plans to tear them down and build a nice office building. Mr. Wood asked why Mr. Rutledge requested C-2. Mr. Rutledge said he needed C-2 for outside storage. He said he has a vehicle and two trailers, but there would not be very much storage. Mr. Rutledge said he plans to build an approximately 3,700 square feet building. Chairman Tucker 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. Page 16 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . PZ 84-9 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 84-9. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 21. PS 84-5 Request of Charles D. Rutledge for Short Form Plat of Lot 2, Block 13, Meadowview Estates. PS 84-5 APPROVED Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve PS 84-5. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash. Mr. Bronstad said they already have water and sewer on the property, but if they need additional coverage, they will be required to pay pro rata. Mr. Bronstad saiJ they will be required to sign a covenant or escrow money for both Davis Boulevard and Rumfield Road. . The motion to approve PS 84-5 carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. BACK TO ORDER Chairman Tucker called the meeting back to order at 9:40 P. M. with the same members and staff present. Ms. Nash made the motion to reconsider item #1, PS 83-125. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Tucker said the Commission, in denying this plat, was trying to protect the city and the public, but after discussing the matter and hearing both sides, the Commission has decided, since we do have a City Engineer and Staff to over see the needed changes, to reconsider so the plat may go on to the City Council. . Page 17 P & Z Minutes January 26, 1984 . Chairman Tucker said he would recommend the Commission approve the plat conditionally, subject to the Engineer's comments and the staff's comments and that both parties reach an agreement regarding the road situation and the drainage. PS 83-125 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 83-125 subject to the above stipulations. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. 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