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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
JULY 28, 1983 - 7:30 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the
Acting Chairman, Don Bowen at 7:35
P. M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Acting Chairman
Secretary
Members
Alt. Member
Councilman
P & Z Coordinator
Don Bowen
Marjorie Nash
Mark Hannon
John Schwinger
Richard Davis
Wanda Calvert
ABSENT:
George Tucker
Mark Wood
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
OF MAY 26, 1983
Ms. Nash made the motion to approve
the minutes as written. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the
motion carried 4-0.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
OF JUNE 23, 1983
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
the minutes as written. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the
motion carried 3-0 with Ms. Nash
abstaining since she was not present
at the meeting.
1.
PS 83-60
Request of Mintex for replat of Lots
lR, 2, & 3, Block 4, Industrial Park
Addition.
Gary Teague with Teague NaIl and
Perkins Engineers came forward to
represent Mintex. He stated they have
no problems with the City Engineer's
comments. Mr. Teague said item #5
regarding the easements shown on the
replat, they are existing easements on
the original plat so they had to show
them on this replat.
PS 83-60
APPROVED
Ms. Nash made the motion to approve
PS 83-60 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried
4-0.
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2.
PS 83-61
Request of Alan W. Hamm for replat of
Lot B-R, Block 11, Clearview Addition.
Tom Wilder came forward to represent
Mr. Hamm. He said they had received
the City Engineer's letter and he
would like to comment on it. Mr.
Wilder said in item #2, there is no
existing easement but they have
contacted Arco and have signed an
easement. He said it has not been
recorded, but they will provide the
city with a copy when it is recorded.
Mr. Wilder said they do not expect any
problems with Arco.
Mr. Wilder said item #3 regarding
putting the zoning on the plat, he
doesn't feel they should put the
present zoning on the plat when the
city may adopt a new zoning soon.
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Acting Chairman Bowen said the new
proposed Zoning Ordinance has not been
adopted yet and they have to go with
the present classification.
Mr. Wilder said item #4 regarding
setbacks, under their present site
plan, they plan all their buildings to
front on Grapevine Highway. He said
they can show a 25 foot building line
on the rear, but they need the 10 foot
on the sides. Mr. Wilder showed their
site plan to the Commission.
Councilman Davis asked if they plan a
curb cut on Colorado.
Mr. Wilder said if they cannot get two
curb cuts on Grapevine Highway, they
will need one on Colorado.
Mr. Hannon stated the setbacks could
be changed by a replat, and in regards
to the zoning, this Commission can not
make decisions on something that may
or may not be adopted.
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Councilman Davis asked if they make a
curb cut on Colorado, would they need
the building line.
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Mr. Wilder said they had talked with
the City Staff regarding how they plan
to face the buildings. He said they
are requesting they be allowed to have
a 25 foot building line on the front
and rear and a 10 foot on one side and
not show any sideyard on the west.
Mr. Wilder said in item #6, they have
problems with requiring Arco Pipeline
to approve their plans. He said they
have talked with Arco several times
and don't feel they will have any
problems, but they do not feel they
should have to approve our plans.
Mr. Hannon stated that item #6 is not
the city's function, it must be worked
out between the pipeline company and
the developer.
Mr. Wilder said where the pipeline is
would only be a parking lot.
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PS 83-61
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PS 83-61 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the exception of items 2
and 6 and with provisions on item 4 be
changed to require a 25 foot building
line on Grapevine Highway and Standley
Street and a 10 foot building line on
Colorado Boulevard. This motion was
seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion
carried 4-0.
3.
PS 83-62
Request of C. T. Beckham for
preliminary plat of Lots 1 thru 3,
Block 35, Holiday North, Section 10.
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Ernest Hedgcoth, Consulting Engineer,
came forward to represent Mr. Beckham.
He said they had received the City
Engineer's comments and they have no
objections to the first three items.
He said on item 4, the Mobil Pipeline
will be notified of any construction
on their easement; item 5 regarding
contacting TESCO is a City Staff
function; item 6 regarding the
hydraulic roughness coefficients, he
has attached copies of excerpts from
the handbook he used and he requests
his calculations be allowed to stand.
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Mr. Hedgcoth said their proposed new
channel will be smooth earth lined
with grass embankments. He said since
the attractiveness of the development
will be improved by the channel, the
side slopes have been designed where
they can be mowed. Mr. Hedgcoth said
the developer will maintain the grass
along and in the channel as a part of
the regular landscaping for the
project.
Mr. Hedgcoth said item 7 regarding
fire coverage, they will furnish
adequate fire protection; item 8, the
sewer line will be placed on the plat.
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Mr. Hedgcoth said item 9 regarding pro
rata, the developer agrees to pay his
pro rata share of the existing sewer
line that is utilized for this
development, but feel it would be
unjust for him to be required to pay
for lines he will not be using, and
also, the owner dedicated the land for
these lines to the city at no charge.
He said the developer feels he should
not be required to pay pro rata for
sewer lines that cross his property
but would not be used. Mr. Hedgcoth
said Mr. Beckham will be happy to pay
for the ones he uses.
Mr. Hedgcoth said items 10 and 11 they
agree to.
Councilman Davis asked how they
propose to service Lot 3.
Mr. Hedgcoth said if they have to tie
onto the 8 inch line, they will be
glad to pay.
Acting Chairman Bowen recognized
Planning and Zoning Member, Mark Wood,
who came in at 8:00 P. M.
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Mr. Hannon said he does not feel that
the Commission has the authority on
item 6, but he suggests they talk to
the City Engineer and satisfy him.
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Mr. Hedgcoth stated the figures are
the same as were used for the plat to
the north of this property.
Mr. Hannon said the Planning and
Zoning Commission can not waive the
payment of pro rata.
Mr. Hedgcoth said he felt
consideration should be given, the
owner donated the land, and just
because the lines run through his
property, he does not feel he should
be required to pay unless he uses
them.
PS 83-62
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PS 83-62 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the understanding that
item #7 will be addressed at the time
of construction. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Schwinger and the
motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Wood
abstaining since he was not present
for the entire presentation.
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4.
PS 83-63
Request of Ray Lofland for replat of
Lot 2, Block 9, Richland Hills West
Addition.
Delbert Stembridge, Consulting
Engineer, came forward to represent
Mr. Lofland. He said this is an old
tract which was never divided.
Mr. Stembridge said they had received
the Engineer's comments and take no
exception to them.
PS 83-63
APPROVED
Ms. Nash made the motion to approve
PS 83-63 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0.
5.
PS 83-67
Request of Wayne E. Waters for final
plat of Lots 26 thru 29, Block 15,
Stonybrooke Addition.
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Delbert Stembridge came forward to
represent Mr. Waters. He said they
had received the City Engineer's
comments and take no exception to
them.
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Mr. Stembridge said they have moved
the sewer from under the street which
made it too shallow. He said it will
still be shallow, but they increased
the grade 5 degrees. He said the land
to the east will have to be serviced
from the east.
Mr. Hannon said he could see on the
topo map that this is correct.
Acting Chairman Bowen said they need
to state on the plat the street name.
Mr. Stembridge stated it would be a
continuation of Hightower Drive.
PS 83-67
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PS 83-67 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the exception of item
#3. This motion was seconded by Ms.
Nash and the motion carried 5-0.
6.
PS 83-68
Request of John Barfield for
preliminary plat of Sunny Meadows
Addition, 4th Filing.
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Doug Long, Engineer, came forward to
represent Mr. Barfield. He stated
they had received the City Engineer's
letter and they have no problem with
item 1, but would request the city pay
the extra 10 foot width of the street;
#2, letters from adjacent property
owners will be furnished the city
regarding the concentrated runoff; #3,
they will construct a 16 inch water
main in Davis Boulevard; #4, they have
no objections to upsize with city
participation; #5, fire hydrants will
be installed at the time of
development; #6, they will pay the pro
rata, but there is an error in the
dimensions, this development is
adjacent to only 92.4 feet of a 12
inch and 207 feet of a 6 inch in
Newman Drive North rather than 299.4
feet of a 12 inch as stated by the
City Engineer.
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Mr. Long said they agree to items 7,
8, 9, and 10 of the Engineer's letter.
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Mr. Hannon asked what happened to a
portion of Newman Drive.
Mr. Long said they had been in contact
with Mr. Newman who owns that portion
and he has agreed to dedicate the
R.O.W. for the street.
Ms. Nash said they have a letter from
the Fire Marshall requesting a change
in the name of Newman Drive North and
South because of conflicting house
numbers.
Mr. Long said they would agree to
whatever the city would want them to
do.
PS 83-68
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PS 83-68 subject to the Engineer's
comments with a clarification of item
#1, further that the city participate
in accordance with the Subdivision
Ordinance, and item #5, that easements
in Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4, Block 18, be
dedicated as requested, and subject to
the correction in item #6. This
motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and
the motion carried 5-0.
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7.
PS 83-69
Request of Northwood Plaza, Ltd. for
final plat of Lots 1 thru 3, Block 13,
Snow Heights North Addition.
Gary Kraus with Graham Associates came
forward to represent Northwood Plaza,
Ltd. He said they had received the
City Engineer's comments and have
responded by letter; #1, they were of
the opinion that Cross Roads
Development had already taken care of
the pro rata prior to their purchasing
the property. He said they do not
want to be charged twice. Mr Kraus
said items 2, 3, & 4, they will do;
#5, they request they be allowed to
compact subgrade to 95% and to place 5
inches of 3500 PSI concrete instead of
lime stabilized subgrade.
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Mr. Hannon said he had no objection to
this, but he felt this should come
under the building code. He said he
should have to satisfy the Building
Official.
PS 83-69
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PS 83-69 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the exception of item #5
and a clarification of item #1, that
the pro rata be collected in
accordance with city policy. This
motion was seconded by Ms. Nash and
the motion carried 5-0.
8.
PS 83-70
Request of John McNary for preliminary
plat of Lots 1 thru 17, Block 1,
Parkview Addition.
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Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Mr. McNary. He stated they
had received the City Engineer's
comments and would like to address
items 5 and 7. He said with reference
to #5, he has been working with
adjacent property owners and told them
we plan to drain all the lots to Davis
Boulevard; with reference to #7
regarding the street at the back of
this subdivision, they do not feel
they should be obligated to escrow
funds for future street improvements
because the street will not be used
to serve this subdivision.
Mr. Stembridge said they take no
exception to the other comments.
Acting Chairman Bowen said he did not
feel they should be required to escrow
the money unless they had curb cuts on
the street.
Mr. Hannon said he did not go along
with item #6 regarding deleting
Oakridge Lane from the plat. He said
Oakridge Lane is noted in the
dedication and should be left on the
plat even if it is not a dedicated
street.
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Mr. Hannon asked Councilman Davis
about requiring pro rata for the
street behind this development.
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Councilman Davis said if the street is
improved in the future and the
adjacent property owners request a
curb cut to the rear of their
property, they will be assessed.
PS 83-70
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PS 83-70 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the exception of items 5
and 7 and in item 6, allow them to
show Oakridge Lane on the plat, but
show it not dedicated. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Hannon and the
motion carried 5-0.
9.
PS 83-71
Request of U-Tex Development Company
for final plat of Lots 1 thru 3, Block
6, Industrial Park Addition.
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Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent U-Tex Development Company.
He said they had received the City
Engineer's comments and they take no
exception to them. Mr. Stembridge
said they will show a fire hydrant on
their construction plans.
PS 83-71
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PS 83-71 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Schwinger and the motion carried
5-0.
10. PS 83-72
Request of U-Tex Development Company
for final plat of Lot 1, Block 5,
Industrial Park Addition.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent U-Tex Development Company.
He said they had received the City
Engineer's comments and take no
exception to them.
PS 83-72
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PS 83-72 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Hannon and the motion carried 5-0.
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11. PS 83-73
Request of Stanley Peskind for
preliminary plat of Blocks 2, 3, & 4,
Tapp Addition (should be Blocks 3, 4,
& 5, Tapp Addition).
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Mr. Peskind. He said they
had received the City Engineer's
letter and they take no exception to
it. Mr. Stembridge said they need a
clarification on items 6 and 9
regarding the changing from 8 inch to
10 inch sewer lines and changing from
6 inch to 8 inch water line. He said
they will agree to do that, but they
request the city's participation in
the oversizing.
Acting Chairman Bowen asked if they
have any plans for Lot 4.
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Mr. Stembridge said they do not, it is
too small to do anything with it, it
is a wasted piece of land.
Acting Chairman Bowen said it would be
good for a right turn lane on Rufe
Snow.
Standley Peskind, 5580 LBJ Freeway,
Dallas, came forward. He said he
thought about putting a sign on that
small piece of property. Mr. Peskind
said Rufe Snow already has a right
turn lane.
Mr. Hannon said the City's new Sign
Ordinance will probably not allow a
sign there. He said it would be good
for future road expansion.
Mr. Peskind said he had not considered
that, and he would like to have time
to think about it before making a
decision.
PS 83-73
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PS 83-73 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Wood and the motion carried 5-0.
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RECESS
Acting Chairman Bowen called a recess
at 8:50 P. M.
BACK TO ORDER
Acting Chairman Bowen called the
meeting back to order at 9:00 P. M.
with the same members present.
12. PS 83-74
WITHDRAWN
Request of George T. Sisk for
preliminary plat of Tracts 9 & 10,
Block 1, John's Addition.
Mr. Sisk withdrew this request on
July 25, 1983.
13. PS 83-75
WITHDRAWN
Request of George T. Sisk for final
plat of Tracts 9 & 10, Block 1,
John's Addition.
Mr. Sisk withdrew this request on
July 25, 1983.
14. PS 83-76
WITHDRAWN
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15. PZ 83-45
Request of Hamm & Sandlin for replat
of Lot 2R, Block 25, Holiday West
Addition.
Hamm & Sandlin withdrew this request
on July 22, 1983.
Request of Dr. Jerry D. Mills to
rezone a portion of Tract 3U, T.K.
Martin Survey, Abstract 1055, from its
present classification of Agriculture
to a proposed classification of
IF-9-1500-0ne Family Dwellings. This
property is located on the west side
of Precinct Line Road and
approximately 1,200 feet south of
Amundson Road.
Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Dr. Mills. He stated Dr.
and Mrs. Mills wish to build a house
on this property and requests approval
of this zoning request.
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Ms. Nash asked how they plan to get in
and out of this property.
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Mr. Stembridge said the property
fronts on Precinct Line Road.
Mr. Hannon asked who owned the
property to the west.
Mr. Stembridge said Cleta Oggier and
she is keeping enough land along the
north side of this property for
ingress-egress to her property.
Acting 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 Acting Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
PZ 83-45
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PZ 83-45. This motion was seconded by
Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0.
16. PS 83-64
Request of Dr. Jerry D. Mills for
preliminary plat of Lot 2, Block 1,
Martin Addition.
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Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Dr. Mills. He said they had
received the City Engineer's letter
and agree to all the comments with the
exception of item #9. Mr. Stembridge
said they were aware there was only a
two inch water line for this property,
but to have to extend a larger line
from Amundson all the way down to this
property for only one residence would
be a hardship for his client and they
request the requirement for a fire
hydrant be waived.
Mr. Hannon said they had turned down
plats for not having proper fire
coverage in Commercial zoning.
Councilman Davis asked if there were
houses on either side of this
property.
Mr. Stembridge said there were.
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Mr. Hannon asked if there was fire
coverage on the Hurst side of Precinct
Line Road.
Mr. Stembridge said he was not sure.
Mr. Wood asked if any of this area had
adequate fire protection.
Mr. Stembridge said none had fire
protection.
Ms. Nash said she was concerned about
the ingress-egress to the property to
the west.
Mr. Stembridge said the private drive
which runs along the north side of
this property is owned by Ms. Oggier
and he can show it as a private drive.
PS 83-64
APPROVED
Mr. Schwinger made the motion to
approve PS 83-64 subject to the
Engineer's comments with the exception
of item #9. This motion was seconded
by Mr. Wood and the motion carried 4-1
with Ms. Nash voting against.
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17. PZ 83-46
Request of Ramiro M. Balero to rezone
Tract 6D, William Cox Survey, Abstract
321, from its present classification
of Agriculture to a proposed
classification of IF-9-1300. This
property is located on the west side
of Smithfield Road and approximately
115 feet north of Noneman Street.
Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Mr. Balero. He said this is
a single lot that is zoned Agriculture
and Mr. Balero wants to build a
residence there and requests approval
of this zoning request.
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Mr. Hannon asked Mrs. Calvert what the
zoning was for the area around this
lot.
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Mrs. Calvert said the area around this
is Briarwood Estates which is zoned
1F-9 with a stipulation that 75% of
the homes would be 1600 square feet
and 25% of the homes would be 1350
square feet.
Mr. Hannon asked Mr. Stembridge if his
client would accept IF-9 with a
minimum of 1500 square feet.
Mr. Stembridge said he was not sure if
he would or not.
Mr. Hannon said the Commission could
approve IF-91300 with a recommendation
to the City Council for 1500 square
feet.
Mr. Stembridge said that would be fine
and it would give him time to talk to
his client.
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The Acting Chairman called for those
wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak,
the Acting Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
PZ 83-46
APPROVED
Mr. Hannon made the motion to approve
PZ 83-46 with the recommendation that
the City Council consider changing the
zoning to 1F-9-1500 if the applicant
considers it acceptable. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Wood and the
motion carried 5-0.
18. PS 83-66
Request of Ramiro M. Balero for
preliminary plat of Lot 13, Block 1,
Briarwood Estates.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Mr. Balero. He said they
had received the City Engineer's
letter and they take no exception to
the comments.
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PS 83-66
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PS 83-66 subject to the Engineer's
comments. This motion was seconded by
Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0.
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19. PZ 83-47
Request of Sammye Thompson to rezone
Tract 12E, S. Richardson Survey,
Abstract 1266, from its present
classification of Agriculture to a
proposed classification of
1F-9-1500-0ne Family Dwelling. This
property is located on the north side
of Rumfield Road and is approximately
300 feet east of Davis Boulevard.
Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Ms. Thompson. He said this
is a single tract and they wish to
build a residence on it.
Acting Chairman Bowen called for those
wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
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There being no one wishing to speak,
the Acting Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
PZ 83-47
APPROVED
Mr. Schwinger made the motion to
approve PZ 83-47. This motion was
seconded by Ms. Nash and the motion
carried 5-0.
20. PS 83-65
Request of Sammye Thompson for
preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
King Addition.
Mr. Stembridge came forward to
represent Ms. Thompson. He said they
had received the City Engineer's
comments and they agree to them, but
would request they be allowed to sign
a covenant for the pro rata.
Ms. Nash asked if the charge is per
linear foot.
Mr. Hannon said that was correct.
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PS 83-65
APPROVED
Ms. Nash made the motion to approve
PS 83-65 subject to the Engineer's
comments with the stipulation that the
charge be per linear foot. This
motion was seconded by Mr. Wood and
the motion carried 5-0.
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21. PZ 83-48
Request of Sabine Valley Industries to
rezone Tract 3Al, William Mann Survey,
Abstract 1010, from its present
classification of Agriculture to a
proposed classification of IF-8-1200
One Family Dwellings. This property
is located on the north side of
Chapman Road and approximately 1,130
feet east of Rufe Snow Drive.
Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Tim Fleet with Sabine Valley came
forward.
Mr. Hannon asked why he requested this
zoning.
Mr. Fleet said they plan to have 158
lots which they plan to sell some and
build on some.
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Acting Chairman Bowen said he has a
problem with 1,200 square foot houses.
He said he did not feel this would get
through the Council.
Mr. Fleet said 1,200 square feet is
what they want, but were expecting it
to be bumped up.
Mr. Hannon asked if they would agree
to a larger house.
Mr. Fleet asked what they felt the
Council would agree to.
Acting Chairman Bowen said the
Commission could not say what the City
Council would approve, but if Sabine
Valley is agreeable to larger houses,
he should so state.
Mr. Fleet said they would like to have
the lowest square footage they could
get.
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Mr. Hannon said if the Commission
deny's this request, they would have
to have 3/4 majority of the Council
for approval.
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Mr. Hannon asked what size could they
live with and what would be feasable
for them.
Mr. Fleet said they could live with
1,300 square feet. He said if they
had to build 1.500 square feet houses,
it would take them two years to
complete the job.
Ms. Nash asked if all the houses would
be 1,300 square feet.
Mr. Fleet said if they receive 1,300
square feet minimum, they would run
from 1.300 to 1,600 square feet; if
they receive 1,500, they would run
from 1,500 to 1,600 square feet.
Mr. Hannon asked if Mr. Fleet would
agree to 1,500 square foot minimum.
Mr. Fleet said he would rather have
1,300 square foot minimum.
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Acting Chairman Bowen said he has
problems with 1,300 square feet.
Mr. Wood said he did not feel this
Commission should negotiate without
first hearing the other people.
Mr. Hannon said he felt the Commission
needed to know what they could live
with. He said Mr. Fleet should know
what his cost would be.
Mr. Fleet said he would like to have
1,300, but would accept 1,400.
The Acting Chairman called for those
wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
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Howard Cassady, 7020 Chapman Drive,
came forward. He said he lives across
the street from this property. Mr.
Cassady said there are 3 houses on his
block that are less than 1,400 square
feet, but the others are in excess of
1.400 square feet.
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Mr. Cassady said the development of
this area would create more traffic on
Chapman Road which cannot handle it.
He said if the square footage was
raised to 1,500 or 1,600, the market
would increase and they could provide
a decent street. Mr. Cassady said he
felt 1,400 square feet is too low.
Acting Chairman Bowen said a minimum
of 1,400 did not mean that all the
houses would be 1,400 square feet; he
would probably build from 1.400 to
1,600 square foot homes.
Mr. Hannon said Mr. Cassady's area is
zoned 1F-7 which was 1,000 square foot
minimum. He said most builders like
to spread the houses; every square
foot is a margin for him.
Mr. Hannon said the streets will be
built to city standards regardless of
the zoning.
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Mr. Cassady asked what they plan to do
with Chapman Road.
Mr. Hannon said Chapman Road will be a
collector street.
Acting Chairman Bowen closed the
Public Hearing.
PZ 83-48
APPROVED
Ms. Nash said since Mr. Fleet agreed
to a 1,400 square foot minimum, she
would make the motion to approve
PZ 83-48 with the stipulation that it
be 1F-8-1400. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Hannon and the motion
carried 5-0.
22. PZ 83-49
Request of Baker and Associates Joint
Venture to rezone a portion of Tract 3
& Tracts 4A & 4B, Thomas Spronce
Survey, Abstract 1399, & North
Richland Estates from their present
classification of 1F-9-1500 to a
proposed classification of IF-8-1400
One Family Dwellings. This property
is located on the east side of Rufe
Snow Drive, bounded on the east by
Douglas Lane and is approximately 906
feet south of Bursey Road.
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Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Mark Tutun with Baker and Associates
came forward. He said they are in the
land development business and they
plan to have approximately 50 lots
which they plan to sell to builders.
Mr. Tutun stated they were under
contract with Miller of Texas to buy
this property. He said they do not
have the Local Retail portion of this
property. He said they are requesting
1F-8-1400 which would allow a range
from 1,400 to 1,600 square foot homes.
Mr. Tutun said this development would
be an extension of Foster Village to
the south of them. He said he
understood that they received
IF-8-1400 for their property.
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Mr. Tutun said they will dedicate the
right-of-way for Rufe Snow Drive and
will pave their half of the street.
Mr. Tutun stated there was existing
duplex zoning adjacent to the
southeast corner of this property.
Mr. Tutun said they will bring the
necessary utilities to this area and
they have an agreement with Southland
Financial for the drainage.
Mr. Tutun said their lots would be 65
feet by 125 feet. He said they would
consider extending the major streets
in Watauga to join the ones in North
Richland Hills. He said he was not
sure if this would be good or bad.
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Mr. Tutun said the homes in Watauga
had small, 6,500 square foot lots and
these lots would have a minimum of
8,000 square feet. He said this land
is pretty with trees and ridges. He
said they will deed restrict the
property to make sure all builders
will comply.
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Acting 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 Acting Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
PZ 83-49
APPROVED
Mr. Wood made the motion to approve
PZ 83-49. This motion was seconded by
Ms. Nash and the motion carried 5-0.
23. PZ 83-50
Request of James R. Carter to rezone a
portion of Lot 1, Block 1, College
Circle Shopping Center Addition, from
its present classification of Local
Retail to a proposed classification of
Local Retail-Specific Use-Sale of
Alcoholic Beverages. This property is
located at the southwest corner of
College Circle Drive and Davis Blvd.
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Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
Mr. Carter came forward. He said he
wants to sell beer and wine at this
pizza restaurant.
Mr. Hannon said the specific use would
have to be in an individual's name and
would be non-transferable.
Mr. Carter said it would need to be in
his name.
Acting 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 Acting Chairman closed the Public
Hearing.
PZ 83-50
APPROVED
Ms. Nash made the motion to approve
PZ 83-50. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Hannon and the motion carried 4-1
with Mr. Wood voting against.
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24. PZ 83-51
Request of Lee Bonham & Jack Roseberry
to rezone Tracts 2H, 2Hl, & 2HIA, John
McComas Survey, Abstract 1040, from
their present classification of
Agriculture to a proposed
classification of Commercial. This
property is located on the west side
of Smithfield Road and approximately
213 feet south of Odell Street.
Acting Chairman Bowen opened the
Public Hearing and called for those
wishing to speak in favor of this
request to please come forward.
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Mr. Roseberry came forward. He said
this is not 3 tracts as the tax office
shows, it is one tract of land. He
said there is a house and several
buildings on this property, all are
unsightly. Mr. Roseberry said the
City is trying to condemn it. He said
Northeast Wrecker Service is to the
north of this property and on the
south is Wayne's Garage. He said the
people who owned this property had a
terrible financial problem and tried
to sell the property to Northeast
Wrecker, but he ended up buying it.
Mr. Roseberry said he was aware he has
a drainage problem. He said he does
not plan to plat the property for
awhile. He said he gave the people 90
days get out, then he will come in
with a bulldozer and clean the place
up.
Acting Chairman Bowen called for those
wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
.
Charles H. Leverton, 7816 Odell
Street, came forward. He said his
property joins this property. He said
this property is in a terrible
condition: partial wood and dirt
floors, raw sewage runs into this
drainage ditch to other property. Mr.
Leverton said the City has made no
effort to get them to clean it up.
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Mr. Leverton said he requests they be
made to clean it up, they don't need
more junk like the Northeast Wrecker
Service. He said they don't need a
wrecker service and junk yard in this
area.
Mr. Leverton said this would be spot
zoning. He said it would be more
suitable for single family dwellings
or Local Retail such as Star Electric
building. He said he would be afraid
if they approved Commercial zoning,
that they would have another wrecker
service with flashing lights and dogs
barking all during the night.
.
Mr. Leverton said with Commercial
zoning around you, FHA will not loan
on a home. He said also, the City
cannot provide sewer to this area. He
said he had been trying to get on city
sewer for 8 years. Mr. Leverton said
the property will not pass a
percolation test, it does not have
proper drainage.
Mr. Hannon said all this does not
pertain to the zoning of this
property, this would be taken care of
in the platting of the property. He
said the Commission has to decide what
is the appropriate zoning; Agricultural
zoning is only a holding zoning until
the property is developed.
Mr. Hannon asked Mr. Leverton if he
had talked to the City about putting
in the sewer from Smithfield Road;
has he spoken to Mr. Bronstad or the
City Engineer.
Mr. Leverton said he had. He said he
feels this area would be best for
single family or retail business such
as Floyd Jones building on Smithfield
Road.
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John McBroom, 7808 Odell Street, came
forward. He said his property is 330
feet deep. He said he was turned down
by FHA on a lot on Jerrell Street
because it was next to Commercial
zoning.
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PZ 83-51
DEN IED
ADJOURNMENT
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Mr. McBroom said he is concerned with
what they plan to do with the drainage
ditch. He said also, Wayne's garage
is on septic tank and he tried to get
on the city sewer and they told him
that he would have to put in a pump to
get on the sewer. Mr. McBroom said he
is against this request because of the
sewer problem and because of the
effect it would have with FHA.
Acting Chairman Bowen closed the
Public Hearing.
Mr. Wood said he doesn't have a
problem with the new proposed
commercial zoning, but the present
commercial zoning classification is
too broad. He said Mr. Roseberry said
on the application that he has no
intended use now so he could clean it
up with the present zoning. Mr. Wood
said he felt he could work with the
neighbors and come back later with a
zoning request.
Mr. Wood made the motion to deny
PZ 83-51. This motion was seconded by
Ms. Nash and the motion to deny
carried 4-1 with Mr. Schwinger voting
against denial.
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 P. M.
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