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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1980-07-24 Minutes . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 1980 . NEW BUSINESS PS 80-24 APPROVED . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, JULY 24, 1980 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:32 P.M. PRESENT: CHAIRMAN MEMBERS Mary Jo Shaunty Marjorie Nash Carl Greenfield ABSENT: Warren Eckhardt Jack Knowles CITY STAFF PRESENT: BUILDING OFFICIAL Gary Caldwell P & Z CLERK Wanda Calvert Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 3-0. Request of Stephen-Owen for preliminary plat of Lot 2, Block 2, and Block 3, Industrial Park Addition. Dick Perkins with Teague, Nall, & Perkins Consulting Engineers came forward. Mr. Perkins stated he was here to represent Jim Stephens and Charlie Owens, owners of the property. He said they were both present. Mr. Perkins said that Graham Magnetics now occupies where Precept used to be. This property was platted in 1975. Mr. Perkins stated that Graham Magnetics wants to expand and also Ohio Sealy mattress Company wishes to build. He said that Graham Magnetics would have over 9 acres and Ohio Sealy 11 acres. Mr. Perkins stated he had received the Engineer1s comments and he feels that some of the Engineer1s comments do not coi n'c i de wi th the agreement they have with the City Council. Mr. Perkins stated that they had a meeting with the City Council and City Staff a few weeks ago. Page 2 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . Mr. Perkins explained that to get the most productivity out of Industrial property, it was best to let each individual company plat when they decide to develop. He said that if they did all the platting, water, sewer, fire hydrants, etc. now, they might not suit the plans of certain developers. Mr. Perkins stated they wish to plat the portion for Graham Magnetics and Ohio Sealy and leave the portion north of the railroad in one large tract until such time they have more prospective buyers. . Mr. Perkins stated that Surtex was preparing the final plat and they would submit it in September. He said in regards to the Engineer1s comments that numbers 1, 2, & 3 will be taken care of on the final plat; #4 regarding Browning Drive-this is still being worked on. He said they would not just put in half a street. Mr. Perkins said that E. Systems owns the other side and they will dedicate for the other side of the road. Mr. Perkins stated that Browning Drive will be a 41 ft. street back to back which is a 60 ft. R.O.W. which will correspond with the City~s Plan and Industrial Blvd~ will continue to be a boulévard street with tWQ 27 ft. streets. Mr. Perkins stated that #5-this matter was pursued by the City Staff, there was a con- tract in hand at the last meeting. He said the railroad is fully aware of their plans. Mr. Perkins said their next step was to submit their plans to St. Louis and South- western Railroad. Mr. Perkins stated that #6 regarding the adjacent property owners agreement~Centennial Homes is the adjacent property owners and they have no objections. Mr. Perkins stated that the last 4 comments are regarding waiting until the land is sold- #7-the reason they have not shown f~ll fire coverage is we feel we might hinder the plans of proposed buyers because we could have an easement or fire hydrant in the middle of where they might want to build a building, etc. . Page 3 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . Mr. Perkins stated the City Staff could flag the plat and when the buyer comes in they could put in the fire coverage; you could put in the requirement that when the developer comes in, they would be responsibTe at the time they request a building permit. Mr. Perkins said that in regards to #8- they do not plan to develop this area at this time and do not plan to carry Browning Drive to the west; #9-they have discussed with Centennial Homes regarding the easement and they are in agreement; and #10-we would like to discuss this with the City Manager and Council at a later date regarding this pro rata. The Chairman asked Mr. Perkins to show the Commission where Ohio Sealy would be built and where the enlargement of Graham Magnetics would be. . Mr. Perkins showed the Commission the area and said that Graham Magnetics plans to move their Corporate Headquarters here and also add an addition to the plant. Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Caldwell what the city1s feelings were on this matter. Mr. Caldwell stated he had discussed this with the City Engineer and the Utility Director. Mr. Caldwell stated that all the Engineer1s comments would have to be complied with. Mrs. Calvert explained to Mr. Perkins and the Commission that the Commission could approve the plat and request the City Council grant Stephen-Owen's request to delay the total development until such time when buyers of the property need a building permit. The Chairman recognized the City Manager, Chuck Williams, and Councilwoman Sharyl Groves in the audience. Mr. Perkins said that comments 8 & 10 were the ones they were most concerned with. . Page 4 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Chuck Williams, City Manager of North Richland Hills, came forward. Mr. Williams stated that they had a work session with Stephen-Owens and the City is in agreement with what they want to do. Mr. Williams stated that this type of thing has been done before, and that he would readily agree to another work session. Mr. Williams stated he did not feel that there was anything that could not be worked out. The Chairman asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak. . There being no one to speak, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to approve PS 80-24 subject to the Engineerts comments and request that a work session be held with the City Officials in order to develop an acceptable final plat. The motion carried 3-0. PS 80-26 APPROVED Request of Foster Financial Corp. for final plat of Foster Village, Section Eleven. Doug Long came forward to represent Jim Harris and Foster Financial Corp. He said Mr. Harris was on vacation. Mr. Long said he had received the City Engineer1s Comments and sees no problem. He said he was not sure about the pro rata, but would check with Mr. Harris when he gets back in town. Mr. Long said they had no objections to the Engineer1s letter. He said he would write a letter of rebuttal regarding the Engineer's comments before going to the City Council. The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. . Page 5 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . There being no one to speak regarding this request, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mrs. Nash moved, seconded by Mr. Greenfield, to approve PS 80-26 subject to the Engineer's comments. Motion carried 3-0. PS 80-27 APPROVED Request of T. J. Hubbard for replat of Lots lR & 2R, Block 4, Meadow Lakes Addition. Mr. T. J. Hubbard came forward. Mr. Hubbard said he has two lots and all he did was to take 10 feet off Lot lR and put it on Lot 2R. The Chairman asked Mr. Hubbard if he had received the City Engineer's letter. Mrs. Calvert said she mailed him one, but she gave him another copy. Mr. Hubbard said he had no problem with the Engineer's comments. . The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. There being no one to speak regarding this request, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to approve PS 80-27 subject to the Engineer's comments. Motion carried 3-0. PS 80-28 APPROVED Request of Laurel Development Co. for replat of Lots 3R & 4R, Block 1, North Edgley Addn. . Ayub Sandhu with Goodson Engineers came forward to represent Laurel Development Company. Mr. Sandhu stated he had received the Engineer's letter. He said he also received a letter from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company requesting additional easements. Mr. Sandhu said Southwestern Bell stated they also needed additional easements on Lot 2 so he wanted to submit a corrected plat that would include Lot 2 with the easements granted to Southwestern Bell. Page 6 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . Mr. Sandhu presented Mrs. Calvert with the corrected plat that also included Lot 2. The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. There being no one to speak regarding this request, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to approve PS 80-28 subject to the Engineer~s letter. Motion carried 3-0. PZ 80-24 APPROVED Request of Purvis & Purvis, Inc. to rezone Tract 16E, Abstract 1606, from its present classification of IF-7 to a proposed classi- fication of Multiple Family. This property is located on the south side of Emerald Hills Elementary School and bounded on the west by Irish Meadows Addition and Nor;ch Park. . PS 80-25 APPROVED Request of Purvis & Purvis, Inc. for preliminary plat of Irish Meadows, Sect. 4. Mr. Tom Purvis came forward. Mr. Purvis stated he was one of the owners of the property and Mr. York, another owner, was also present. Mr. Purvis said this was an 18~ acre tract located approximately 1200 feet east of Highway 121 and bounded on the north by Emerald Hills Way. He said that Newman Drive would extend through their property. Mr. Purvis said they had held this property for a long time and feels it is time to develop it. Mr. Purvis said the property on two sides of this property is zoned Multiple Family and they are asking for Multiple Family zoning to coincide with them. Mrs. Shaunty asked how many units they plan to build on this property. . Page 7 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . Mr. Purvis said there would be 242 to 244 units. He said they plan to build "Town- House" type and will cater to the 45 year age group and up rather than people with small children. Mr. Greenfield asked if there would be a restriction to that age group. Mr. Purvis said there would not be a restriction, but it would be built with the older people in mind. They would have a craft center instead of a party center, etc. Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Caldwell about the water meters for apartments. Mr. Caldwell said the city could not sell any meters to apartments at this time. Mr. Greenfield asked if there would be a parking problem since there would be ingress- egress on the same street as the school traffic. . Mr. Purvis showed an architect's sketch of the proposed site. He said they feel most of the traffic will go south on Newman Drive to Harwood Road. Mr. Purvis said he had worked closely with the architect on this. He said Emerald Hills Way runs at the back of the school and most of the school traffic would be on the other street. Mr. Doug Long, Consulting Engineer, came forward. Mr. Long said he had received the City Engineer's comments and would like to comment on some of them. Mr. Long said that #1-4, there are no problems and will take care of them, but #5 regarding a concrete ditch, he would like to say that they have not decided for sure if they will have a concrete or an earthen ditch. Mr. Long said they have a sewer problem. He said the city owns the property to the west of them and they have the earthen ditch. . Page 8 P & Z Minute~ July 24, 1980 . Mr. Long said that on #6-if they go with the earthen ditch, they might want to go with perpetual care with Folsom Investment. He said this would free the city of any responsibility. Mr. Long stated #7 & #8 would be decided when they make their decision whether to go concrete or earthen ditch and they would keep in mind the environmental aspect. Mr. Long said that on #10-they have the fire plugs on 300 feet, but they are labeled 500 feet, which is wrong. Mr. Long said that on #11 & #12-they were in agreement with the school when it was built, they paid their pro rata. The Chairman called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to these requests. . Mrs. Calvert stated she had received a letter from Mike Sandlin with Sandlin Homes stating they were opposed to the Mutiple Family zoning. There being no one to speak regarding these requests~ the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to approve PZ 80-24 as requested. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Nash moved, seconded by Mr. Greenfield, to approve PS 80-25 subject to the Engineer's comments. Motion carried 3-0. . Pl 80-26 DENIED Request of John W. Barfield to rezone a portion of Tract 2, Abstract 1150, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of IF-8-1400. This property is located south of the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad and bounded on the east by Precinct Line Road and on the south by Amundson Drive. Request of John W. Barfield to rezone a portion of Tract 2, Abstract 1150, from its PZ 80~25 DENIED Page 9 P & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of Local Retail. This is 3 parcels of land, one at the corner of Amundson and the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad, one at the southwest corner of Precinct Line Road and the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad, and one at the southwest corner of Precinct Line Road and Amundson Drive. . John Barfield, 416 Willow Dr., Hurst, came forward. He stated this property lies west of Precinct Line Road. He said he has owned it for several years and feels it is now time to develop. Mr. Barfield said it is adjacent to the County Barn and the Railroad. He said he wished to build single family residences and restrict the minimum to 1400 sq. ft. floor space. Mr. Barfield said he usual'.ly builds 1500 to 1600 sq. ft. homes, but none any smaller than 1400 sq. ft. Mr. Barfield said he felt this would be good for the city and him, too. He said there are four of the property owners here and they are all in agreement regarding the proposed zoning. Mr. Barfield said he had considered coming in for Industrial zoning, but felt the adjoining prúperty owners would rather have single family. He said he owns 20 acres to the north of the railroad also and he might come in later for Industrial zoning on it. Mr. Greenfield asked where the 20 acres were. Mr. Barfield showed the Commission where the 20 acres were located on the plat. Mr. Barfield said the single family homes would be priced from $63,000 to $73,00a with 1400 to 1500 sq. ft. floor space. Mr. Barfield stated he had three portions listed for Local Retail. He said one on Amundson Drive has a life estate and he has no idea when he would be able to develop it. . ~ Page 10 p & Z Minutes July 24, 1980 . The Chairman asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to these requests. There being no one to speak regarding these requests~ the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to deny PZ 80-25 as there is a more appropriate zoning for the- land close to the railroad. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to deny PZ 80-26. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Barfield asked what zoning would be more appropriate. Mrs. Shaunty said the city would rather have the land bordering the railroad for Industrial zoning. She said he could use the rest for some other zoning. . ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Shaunty told Mr. Barfield that he could request an appeal hearing of the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 9-:.00 P. M. ~ Etø1/Æ CHAIRMAN PL NNING AND 7?J~/~ GP L;7¡ ~ SECRETARY PL ING AND ZONING COMMISSION .