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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1984-05-10 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 10, 1984 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, George Tucker, at 7:30 P. M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Members George Tucker Marjorie Nash Don Bowen Mark Wood John Schwinger Wanda Calvert Diane Moss Alt. Member P & Z Coordinator P & Z Clerk ABSENT: Mark Hannon CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1984 Ms. Nash made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Schwinger abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1984 Mr. Wood made the motion to approve the minutes as written. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Schwinger abstaining since he was not present at the meeting. 1. PS 84-29 Request of Larry C. Young for reconsideration of the short form plat of Lot 1, Block 3, Henry Addition (previously submitted as Creative Care Addition). PS 84-29 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 84-29 subject to the Engineer's comments. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 2. PS 84-49 Request of The Kroger Company for final plat of Lots 2 thru 5, Block 1, Northland Shopping Center Addition. PS 84-49 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PS 84-49. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. . ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . 3. PZ 84-22 Request of Bursey Joint Venture to rezone Tract 1A1 & a portion of Tract lA, Thomas Sprouce Survey, Abstract 1399, from their present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of R-7-MF (Multi-Family). This property is located on the south side of Bursey Road and approximately 843 feet east of Rufe Snow Drive. 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. He said this is the first request for this classification in the new zoning ordinance which requires site plan approval. Mr. Long said he hoped they had provided all the information the Commission needed. He said their site plan exceeds the minimum requirements. Mr. Long said this property is adjacent to commercial zoning and is north of Southland Corporation's property who sent a letter of approval. Chairman Tucker asked if the complex would empty onto Bursey Road. Mr. Long said it would, but they are extending Crosstimbers which follows a double gas line. He said they might want to swing this road a little farther to the side. Mr. Long said they had problems with the sewer and the reason for putting the sewer where they did was the crest of the hill. Mr. Long stated they have the parking and lighting directed internally so they would not be too close to the adjacent property owners. . Mr. Wood asked if they plan to dedicate enough right-of-way for the widening of Bursey Road. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Mr. Long said they would. He stated they would be constructing their half of Bursey Road. Mr. Schwinger asked if they plan to dump 300 cars onto Bursey Road with this development. Mr. Long said they plan to develop the commercial to the west in conjunction with this tract. He said there are plans for Bursey Road to go west to Highway 377 and Crosstimbers will be a 37 foot collector street to Hightower Drive. Mr. Long said people going to work would use Bursey and Rufe Snow. Mr. Long said there are plans to develop the property to the south of this property at a later date and also there is a church interested in purchasing the property to the east of this property. . Mr. Long said they would like to develop the commercial and apartments at the same time. He said this is sort of like a Planned Development; if they had to change any elevations, they would have to come back for another site approval. Mr. Long said they already have someone who is interested in developing this property and they are working on the engineering now. Mr. Wood said he agreed with having the commercial to the west, but he did not feel this property was ideal for Multi-Family. He said apartments should be located on major thoroughfares. Mr. Long said Bursey Road is planned for a major thoroughfare. Mr. Wood said that will not be for several years. . Mr. Long said the City of Watauga's plans are for it to go to Highway 377. ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Mr. Long said they considered duplexes on this site, but they feel the apartments would have more amenities. He said there would not be as much open space with duplexes. Mr. Long said they will build half of Bursey Road which would probably be 60 feet for their half. Chairman Tucker called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. . Verree Pearson, 7012 Bursey Road, came forward. She said she owns 25 acres adjacent to this property on the east which is separated by a wooden fence. Ms. Pearson said there are three existing homes and their property circles around them to Douglas Lane. She said if apartments are built on this property, it would limit their use of their land. Ms. Pearson stated they had a drainage problem. She said the commercial area is on top of a hill and all the rain drains down to their property and with this apartment complex with all the cement, their property would flood. Ms. Pearson said they object to the apartment zoning. Chairman Tucker closed the Public Hearing. PZ 84-22 DENIED Mr. Bowen stated he agrees with Mr. Wood that this is not the best use of this property at this time and he made the motion to deny PZ 84-22. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion to deny carried 5-0. . ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . 4. PZ 84-36 Request of Minyard Properties, Inc. to rezone Lot 3, Block 13, Snow Heights North Addition, from its present classification of C-2 to a proposed classification of C-2-Specific Use Sale of Beer for off premise consumption. This property is located on the south side of Lewis Drive, approximately 285 feet east of Rufe Snow Drive. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Bob Minyard came forward. He stated the reason for this request was to allow them to compete with the other stores in the area. . Chairman Tucker asked in whose name would the Specific Use be. He stated it would not be granted to the property, but to an individual. Mr. Minyard stated it should be in his name, Bob L. Minyard. 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. Mr. Wood asked if they have only one building. Mr. Minyard stated that was correct. He said they only have one lot which joins the Cambridge Company development. PZ 84-36 APPROVED Mr. Schwinger made the motion to approve PZ 84-36. This motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and the motion carried 5-0. . ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . 5. PZ 84-38 Request of Kingswood Estates North Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 1, Alex Hood Survey, Abstract 683, and a portion of Tract 2, S. Richardson Survey, Abstract 1266, from their present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of R-2 (Single Family). This property is located on the north side of Bursey Road and bounded on the west by Green Valley Country Estates. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Charles Evans, Attorney, 729 Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, came forward. He stated the property is presently Agriculture and they wish to change it to single family. . Chairman Tucker said he wanted to make the developer aware that there are drainage problems in this area. Mr. Evans said they are aware of that and their engineer is already working on it. Chairman Tucker said in the proposed Master Plan Bursey Road is planned as an East-West thoroughfare. Mr. Evans said Mr. Austin, one of the owners, has already discussed this with Mr. Riddle, Director of Public Works/Utilities. Mr. G. W. Austin came forward. He said all the city has to do is to tell him what they need and he will grant it. Mr. Austin also stated they will have the drainage plans as soon as · F.E.M.A. responds. He said they will take care of the drainage. . Chairman Tucker called for those wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. ~ Page 7 p & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Edith Bartley, 7424 Continental Trail, came forward. She stated she did not know a development was planned until she received a letter three weeks ago. Ms. Bartley said they have 441 feet adjacent to this property and she has a stock pond. She said she wants to know about fencing and how the houses will face and said she is also concerned with Continental Trail being cut through. Ms. Bartley said she was not sure if North Richland Hills owns the road or if the property owners own it. She said this development would increase the traffic in the area and now, they only have one outlet to Bursey. Ms. Bartley said she is concerned with the drainage problem as well as the increase of people it would create. . Mrs. George R. Brooks, 8008 Valley Road, came forward. She asked what is "R-2" zoning. Chairman Tucker said it is the second largest single family classification. He stated it requires a minimum of 1,600 square foot homes and 9,000 square foot lots. Chairman Tucker said with the homes selling for $50.00 a square foot, these would be from $80,000 to $90,000 homes. Chairman Tucker said he understood the concern of the adjacent property owners regarding the drainage. He said there is a drainage problem, but that will be addressed during the platting process. Chairman Tucker said what the Commission has to consider is the best use of the land. He said there is a State law which says you can not divert water on your neighbor. He said if the water can go to a natural drainage, fine, but there is a lot that has to be worked out with the developer and the property owners. . ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Chairman Tucker said in order to get new roads, the city has to use the developer. He said the city would require right-of-way for Bursey and this would not take tax dollars for the road. Chairman Tucker said they must plat the property before they can build on it and the adjacent property owners have to right to ask the city staff when it will be heard. . Mr. Brooks, 8008 Valley Road, came forward. He said they had lived there for 11 or 12 years on 2 1/3 acres. He said the minimum for the area is one to 3 acres. Mr. Bartley said they paid a good price for their property, but do not have lots of city conveniences. Mr. Bartley said there could be 6 houses abutting his property, and he feels there is a need for acreage houses in this area. Robert Bartley, 7424 Continental Trail, came forward. He said they have a stock pond and if this property drains to it, who pays for it. Mr. Bartley asked if they plan to cut Continental Trail through. Chairman Tucker said they do not know, because they have not submitted the plat, but he did not think the present Continental Trail is dedicated to the city. Chairman Tucker said in granting zoning for property does not mean it is usable. He said they would have to get written permission to drain their property to adjacent property owners. Mr. Bartley said they will never get it. . Ms. Wiles, 7409 Bursey Road, came forward. She said she knew sooner or later this property would have to be developed, but she would like to know if they plan to put up a fence. ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Chairman Tucker said there is no ordinance which states they must install a fence when single family abuts single family. Ms. Giles asked if there were going to be roads going in and out of the subdivision. Chairman Tucker said there would be roads within the subdivision, but until Bursey Road is developed, there will be problems. He asked Ms. Giles where her property was in conjunction to the property in question. Ms. Giles said her property joins it to the west. Chairman Tucker said the back yards would probably join her property. . Gary Warren, 7408 Bursey Road, came forward. He said he was a builder and he knows how developers do, they start out with large homes, but drop down. Mr. Warren said the adjoining homes are 1,800 square feet and larger and he does not understand why North Richland Hills does not keep their standards high like Hurst and Bedford. Mr. Wood said North Richland Hills' standards are higher than any in the area. He said the average price of homes in North Richland Hills is $90,000. Mr. Warren said he felt that Kingswood Estates has decreased. Mr. Wood said he would have to disagree with that. Mr. Warren said he felt this zoning would decrease the value of property in his area because if the builder wanted to, he could build the minimum. . ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Charles Evans, Attorney, came forward. He said Kingswood Estates was zoned for 1,300 square foot homes, but they placed deed restrictions on the last phase to 1,600 square feet. Mr. Evans said there are over 50% of the homes over 1,600 square feet. Mr. Evans said they will work with Ms. Giles about putting up a fence and will also work with Mr. & Mrs. Bartley about their pond. Chairman Tucker said he did not believe the roads to the west of this property are dedicated. Mr. Evans said they will build their roads up to the existing roads. . Mr. Austin said they will put in an 8 inch water line and fire hydrants which will help the neighbors and they will work with the neighbors about the pond. Chairman Tucker closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Wood said they will have to come back two more times for the preliminary and final plat hearings and the utilities and drainage have to meet the city standards or they can not build. Mr. Wood said he felt this development would enhance this area. . Mr. Schwinger said in response to Mr. Bartley's wish to have 2-3 acre lots next to him, a builder, J. B. Sandlin, provided this Commission with some data about the price of homes in North Richland Hills. He said, today a mid-size detached house costs $104,000; 5% down and 13.5% interest; balance of $98,000 for 30 years; and a yearly salary of $57,734.00 to qualify. Mr. Schwinger said that is higher than the average income for North Richland Hills. PZ 84-38 APPROVED Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 84-38. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . 6. PZ 84-39 Request of W. C. Biggerstaff to rezone Tract 2K, John Condra Survey, Abstract 311, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of R-2 (Single Family). This property is located at the northwest corner of Douglas Lane and Woodbend Park Road. Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Barbara Brown came forward. She said she had been a custom home builder since 1977. Ms. Brown said her parents' home is on 1~ acres and they wish to rezone and split it into two lots, one one-acre and one one-half acre lots. She said they want their home on the half acre lot. . 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 84-39 APPROVED Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PZ 84-39. This motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0. 7. PZ 84-40 Request of Harmon's of Texas, Inc. to rezone Lot 1, Block 31, College Hill Addition, from its present classification of C-1-Specific Use - Sale of Beer for off premise consumption to C-1-Specific Use - Sale of beer for off premise consumption (transfer of ownership). This property is located at the intersection of Smithfield Road and Davis Boulevard. . Chairman Tucker opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Page 12 P & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . . 8. . PZ 84-40 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF LEASING CITY OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF LOOP 820 & WEST OF RAILROAD R.O.W. ~ George Koenig, Wonder Drive, came forward to represent Mr. Bovea, assistant secretary for Harmon's of Texas. He said Mr. Bovea was in the hospital and he had been asked to represent him. Mr. Koenig said they are requesting the Specific Use Permit be transferred to Mr. Bovea's name. 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. Ms. Nash made the motion to approve PZ 84-40. This motion was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Tucker stated this is approximately 19 acres owned by the city which is in the flood plain. He said they have a proposal from Richmond Bay Development which offers to pay the sum of $50,000 initial payment and $2,000 per year for 99 years with the intended use as a Golf Course and supporting activities. Chairman Tucker said if the Commission approves this, he felt they should stipulate that if it ceases to be used as a Golf Course, it would revert back to the city, and also the city wishes to reserve the right to extend the overhead service road and any utility easements they might need. There was discussion on the matter. ~ Page 13 p & Z Minutes May 10, 1984 . Chairman Tucker made the motion to recommend approval to the city council the proposed lease of said property with the stipulation that if it ceases to be used as a Golf Course and supporting activities, it would revert back to the city and the city reserves the right to extend the overhead service road and any utility easements they might need. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. ¿;!2..~ C. ~r CHAIRMAN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION . 7?J ~~~-GP L?/;;¿ SECRETARY P~ING & ZONING COMMISSION .