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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
FEBRUARY 22, 1979
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission was called to order by
the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY.
MEMBERS
Mary Jo Shaunty
Forrest Grubb
Warren Eckhardt
Claude Morrison
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
DIRECTOR OF P.W.
CLERK
Allen Bronstad
Wanda Calvert
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
OF JANUARY 25, 1979
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to approve the minutes as read. Motion
carried 3-0 with Mr. Morrison abstaining
since he was not present at this meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
PZ 78-38
APPROVED
Request of Crites Oil Co. to rezone Lot lA,
Block 1, Richfield Place Commercial 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 intersection
of Grapevine Hwy. and Davis Blvd., South of
Piggly Wiggly shopping area.
This request returned for consideration by
direction of the City Council.
Mr. Marion Massey represented Crites Oil Co.
in their request. He stated this is a Fina
service station and the owners want to make
this a convenient self-service station so
they can compete with the other convenient
stores in this area. Mr Massey showed the
Commission a drawing showing all the different
convenient stores around the property in ques-
tion. He stated the Quicki Mart at Grapevine
& Interstate 820, Takit Store, Grapevine Hwy.
at Wyoming, and 7-11 Store at Davis & Maple-
wood all sell beer for off-premise consumption.
Then there is Safeway & Piggly Wiggly Stores
that sell beer. Mr. Massey stated his client
feels the Planning and Zoning Commission should
in all fairness, grant this request. He stated
Mr. Crites owns 17 service stations, 16 being
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self service. He stated the margin of
profit is very small in service stations.
He said that in the event this request is
granted, they plan some major remodeling
such as new tanks, pumps, plus remodeling
the existing building. Mr. Massey stated
they have an excellent location to handle
any amount of traffic. This is a corner
lot with an entrance on Davis Blvd. and
Grapevine Hwy. Mr. Massey stated that Mr.
Crites was present tonight if the Commission
would like to ask him any questions.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mrs. D.S. Byrd, 8320 Dude Ct., asked if this
property was in Clearview Addition.
Mrs. Calvert read-the legal description of
this property: Lot la, Block 1, Richfield
Place Commercial Additìon.
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Mrs. Byrd stated she thought it was in the
Clearview Addition and knew there was a
Deed restriction against this for the Clear-
view Addition. She said she was very much
opposed to this request. She stated the
selling of beer was too much of a temptation
for the teenagers. She said we have enough
problems with the youth of today without
having another place selling beer.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone else
who wished to speak.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to
APPROVE PZ 78-38 as requested. Motion carried
2-1 with Mr. Eckhardt voting against and the
Chairman, Mrs. Shaunty abstained since she was
against this request last time and was against
it this time, but did not want to cause a tie.
PZ 79-2
APPROVED
Request of Andrew S. Wayne to rezone Lot 11A,
Block 5, North Richland Hills Addition from
its present classification of Local Retail to
a proposed classification of Commercial-Specific
Use-Sale of Used Autos and Trucks.
This property is located at the corner of
Turner Terrace and Grapevine Highway.
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Mr. Andrew Wayne presented his request to the
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Commission. He showed an architectural
drawing of the property in question, show-
ing the renovation. He stated he purchased
this property approximately a year ago. He
said he is a business man that is aware and
responsible to the needs of the community
and it1s residents. He stated he feels' he
has a proven record in the automobile bus-
iness: he has 5 years as Sales Manager of
World Wide Cars in Ft. Worth; 1 year as
Used Car Manager of Autobahn, Mercedes dealer
in Ft. Worth; and 2 years as an independant
dealer at 7206 Grapevine Hwy. Mr. Wayne
stated he is a business man who has built
his business and reputation on integrity.
He stated he plans to have a unique auto-
mobile facility that will enhance the appear-
ance of Grapevine Hwy. and North Richland
Hills. Mr. Wayne stated he visited most of
the neighbors and said he did not feel there
would be any objections to this request.
Mr. Grubb asked if there would be any curbs
or pipes to keep these cars in the proper
area.
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Mr. Wayne stated he was not aware of this
need, but would be glad to comply.
Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Wayne if he would be
limiting the age of the autos.
Mr. Wayne stated he felt if he limits the
age of the cars, it would hinder his sales,
but he stated he would not have anything
but good merchandise. He said there would
be no wrecks.
Mrs. Shaunty stated the City has some pro-
blems with Used Car dealers on Davis Blvd.
Mr. Wayne stated he knew the ones and would
assure the Commission that there would not
be anything like them.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
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Mr. S.K. Baker, 4400 Cummings Dr. E., asked
Mr. Wayne if there would be any repairs
done to the autos on this property.
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Mr. Wayne stated there would be no over-
hauls done here, only minor adjustments
in order to get the vehicle running. He
said any major repairs will be done else-
where.
Mr. Baker asked about the sight barring
fence requirement. He stated no one on
that side of Grapevine Hwy. has put in
the proper fence. He also stated the
lights that Burger King has put up are
terrible. Mr. Baker stated he does not
object to this zoning, but would rec-
ommend to Mr. Wayne that he read the Zoning
Ordinance.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone else
who wished to speak regarding this request.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Wayne if he was aware
that he would have to put up a sight barring
fence.
Mr. Wayne stated he was, and would be glad
to put one up.
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Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PZ 79-2 with the requirement
that curbs or pipes be installed to restrict
cars to that property only, and that there
will be no overhauls done on this property.
Motion carried 4-0.
PZ 79-3
APPROVED
Request of Steak & Ale of Texas, Inc. to
rezone Tract 3A, Abstract 308, and Tract 11,
Abstract 1606, from its present classification
of Commercial to a proposed classification of
Commercial-Specific Use-Sale of Alcoholic
Beverages.
This property is located on Bedford Euless Rd.
at the intersection of Highway 820, just East
of Penney's Warehouse.
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Mr. Tom Paty represented Steak & Ale in their
request. Mr. Paty stated this restaurant
would be a IIBennigan'sll restaurant. He said
Steak & Ale have been in business approxi-
mately 13 years on Lemon Ave. in Dallas. He
said they have 167 restaurants in 31 states
and 35 now under construction. He stated
this restaurant will cost around 1.1 million
dollars and will run approximately 1.5 million
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in sales. Mr. Paty stated this restaurant
will have a little more casual atmosphere
with Victorian light fixtures, tile floors,
lots of plants, both real and artificial.
He stated it will have 6900 sq. ft. floor
space, seating for 266, and employ 70 to
90 people, which most will be local people.
Mr. Paty showed the Commission the sight
plan. He stated there would be 145 parking
spaces, 2 entrances and exits, plus land-
scaping. He stated the menu would be
different from the Steak & Ale. It will
be cheaper-the highest price will be $6.95.
He said they would serve soups, chil i
nachos, sandwiches, burgers, and steak &
shrimp. Mr. Paty stated if this zoning
request is granted, this would enable them
to serve their customers better.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
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Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PZ 79-3 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
PS 79-10
APPROVED
PS 79-11
APPROVED
Request of Steak & Ale of Texas, Inc. for
preliminary plat of Bennigan's Addition.
Request of Steak & Ale of Texas, Inc. for
final plat of Bennigan's Addition.
Mr. O.D. Long represented Steak & Ale in
their requests. He stated they have re-
ceived the Engineer's letter and agree to
all the comments, and they will have #3
taken care of by the council meeting.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PS 79-10 subject to the Engineer1s
letter. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PS 79-11 subject to the Engineer1s
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
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PZ 79-4
TABLED
Request of Ella M. Allison to rezone Tract
8, Abstract 321, from its present classi-
fication of Agriculture to a proposed
classification of Multi-Family.
This property is located on Starnes Road,
approximately 1630 ft. West of Smithfield Rd.
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Mr. Charles Evans represented Mrs. Allison
in her request. He stated they had received
the Engineer's letter requesting more definite
information concerning the location of the
property in question. Mr. Evans showed the
Commission a xerox copy of a map showing
where the property was located. He stated
the property runs along the Starnes Road
and borders Multi-Family and Local Retail
zoning. He stated it was 21.04 acres that
was previously known as IIDoc Allisonlsl1
property. It was also known as an alcoholic
rehabilitation place or asylum. Mr. Evans
stated there was still an old barn there and
a spring-fed tank which is good for drinking
water. He said the purpose for the Multi-
Family zoning was so Mrs. Allison could put
in some kind of health club, but final plans
have not been drawn up as yet. Mr. Evans
stated there would also be townhouses built,
but Mrs. Allison is most interested in the
health club. He stated the pond would be
left there with jogging trails around it.
Mr. Grubb stated a health club would re-
quire a Specific-Use zoning.
Mr. Evans stated they could zone it Multi-
Family and have the health club as a part
of the Townhouse Complex.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Ronald W. Estill, 7205 Post Oak Dr.,
stated his residence is just South of this
property in Single Family zoning. He asked
what sort of transition would there be, and
what about a road into it.
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Mr. Evans stated they would work with the
people. If they want the road to stop,
that would be fine, or if the City would
want to extend the road, we would agree to
dedicate the road to the City.
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Mr. Grubb stated the City has a Master
Plan to go by.
A letter was presented to the Chairman
from a property owner, Mrs. Richard Allie.
Mrs. Calvert told the Chairman that she
had talked with Mrs. Allie by phone and
assured her that her letter would be read
in her absence.
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The Chairman read the letter: IIDear
Committee Members: This letter is written
in strong opposition to the proposal to
rezone the Allison property to Multi-Family.
It is our belief that the city planning
committee needs to put its energies in the
direction of improving conditions for those
who already reside in North Richland Hills.
Before rezoning to increase the growth, the
following need to be considered. 1. Access-
ibility to all neighborhoods bordering Davis
Blvd. is a joke. Certainly before anymore
families and automobiles are brought into the
city, they need to be assured that a 3 mile
drive down Davis Blvd. will not take more than
30 minutes. 2. We as homeowners need a
guarantee that there will be sufficient water
to meet all of our needs, especially in the
coming summer months. We should never have to
be without water much less water our lawns
from midnight to 4 A.M. again. 3. Access-
ibility to the Allison property on Starnes Rd.
is by way of Smithfield Road. A great portion
of this road is almost a single line holdover
from the days of the covered wagon. The
alternative would be through Post Oak Dr.,
and it was never intended to be a thoroughfare.
4. Smithfield Elementary School is near
capacity. Have considerations been given
to growth in the schools? Now if you feel
that you must rezone the property, why not
make it single family and allow it to be an
expansion of the neighborhoods that already
exist? I would think that the city would be
interested in stability and for the most part
apartments have a frequent turnover. I
sincerely implore you not to ruin our neighbor-
hoods, for that is what you would really be
doing. I would like each one of you to con-
sider the following question--How would you
like to look out your front or back door and
see an apartment complex? It is my hope that
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you will listen to the people your decision
effects the most-the homeowners in our
neighborhood. Sincerely, Mrs. Richard J.
Allie, 7201 Post Oak Dr. II
Mr. Bill Key, 7212 Post Oak Dr., stated he
was next door to this property. He asked
if the zoning request was for the entire
20 acres.
Mr. Evans stated it was.
Mrs. Shaunty asked if there would be a
buffer zone.
Mr. Evans stated there would be.
Mr. Al Grubbs, 7613 Hightower, stated there
were a lot of other people interested and
concerned that are not in the 200 ft. area.
He said it would also effect the value of
their property. He stated he would have to
agree with the letter just read, there
should be other improvements made before
such as this is allowed to be built.
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Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to TABLE PZ 79-4 until the next meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Evans if they could come
up with more definite plans by the next
meeting.
Mr. Evans stated they would have some plans
drawn up by then.
PZ 79-5
APPROVED
Request of Marvin Smith to rezone Tracts
13A & 13B, Abstract 130, from its present
classification of Agriculture to a proposed
classification of Commercial.
This property is located on Smithfield Road,
at the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad.
PS 79-12
APPROVED
Request of Marvin Smith for preliminary
plat of Smith Business Park.
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Mr. 0.0. Long represented Mr. Smith in
these requests. He stated Mr. Smith wants
to build a business park with office build-
ings. He said Mr. Smith was present if there
were any questions the Commission would like
to ask him.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PZ 79-5 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
Mr. Long stated they have no objections to
any of the Engineer1s comments.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-12 subject to the Engineer1s
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
PZ 79-6
APPROVED
Request of Marvin Smith to rezone Tracts
1A & 2B, Abstract 311, from its present
classification of Agriculture to a proposed
classification of 1F-9-0ne Family Dwelling.
This property is located on the South side
of Douglas Lane where it ends it1s Westerly
direction and turns directly North.
PS 79-13
APPROVED
Request of Marvin Smith for preliminary
plat of Maroaks Addition.
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Mr. O.D. Long represented Mr. Smith in his
requests. He stated Mr. Smith wants to con-
form with the surrounding zoning. He wants
to build homes on this property. He stated
they received the Engineer's letter and
agree to all the comments.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PZ 79-6 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PS 79-13 subject to the Engineer1s
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
PZ 79-7
APPROVED
Request of Miller-Epoch Corp. to rezone
Tract 3B, Abstract 308, from its present
classification of Multi-Family to a proposed
classification of Local Retail-Specific Use-
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
This property is located on the North side of
Airport Freeway, directly across from Steak &
Ale.
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Mr. Gene Long presented this request to
the Commission. He stated he previously
lived in North Richland Hills for 3 years,
but now lived in Bedford. He stated he was
the owner of Pizza Inn on Grapevine Hwy. and
the one in Hurst. He stated he felt that
the people of North Richland Hills need a
nice place to eat, instead of having to go
to Dallas. He said he and his partner plan
to have one of the finest steak houses in
this area. He stated this restaurant would
be a 1~ million dollar restaurant, located
on approximately 8 acres with 10,000 sq. ft.
floor space and approximately 100 employees.
He said it would have valet parking, and a
stockade fence. Mr. Long stated this restau-
rant will stand alone so that anyone driving
by can see it with the beautiful landscaping.
He stated it has always been a puzzle to him
why people in this area always felt like they
had to go to Dallas to go to a nice place to
eat. He stated they want to change all this.
He said they would serve steaks and sea food.
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Mr. Grubb asked about the street IIBridal
Path".
Mr. Long stated they would probably develop
a street through the property at a later
time, and maybe dedicate it to the City. He
said since they would be on the Freeway
frontage, he didn't believe there would be
any trouble with traffic. Mr. Long stated
they would be the type of restaurant that
people would plan to go to, not just decide
all of a sudden and not know where they were
going.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Thomas Snodgrass, 4905 Mesa Verde Trail,
stated his property was right behind the
property in question. He stated he did not
object to the Commercial zoning, but was
against the alcoholic beverages. He said
he was also against making Bridal Path a
through street. He stated this is the only
road they can turn on now.
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Mr. Bob Bentel stated he participated in the
development of the property that fronts on
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Harwood Road and backs up to this property.
He stated they have 200 units, but they
have the look of residential property. He
said they were delighted with this request.
Mr. Grubb asked if there would be a street
from Harwood Road that would have access to
the service road.
Mr. Bentel stated that at this time, there
was not.
Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Bronstad if the City
would request a street for access.
Mr. Bronstad stated the City would work
with the apartment complex builders to get
a street put in.
Rob Chadwell, 4912 Oakridge, stated the
opening of Bridal Path would increase the
flow of traffic. He said they would come
down this street now and have to turn
around and come back.
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Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to
APPROVE PZ79~7 as requested. Motion carried
4-0.
PS 79-24
APPROVED
PS 79-25
APPROVED
The Chairman stated the City will work to
try to get the traffic taken care of.
Request of Jim Baenisch & Gene Long for
preliminary plat of Lots 1 & 2, Jo Beel Addn.
(now Richland Oaks Addn., 2nd Filing)
Request of Jim Baenisch & Gene Lonq for
final plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Richland
Oaks Addition, 2nd Filing.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth presented these requests
to the Commission. He stated they received
the Engineer1s letter and have no objections
to any of the comments. He stated the reason
his clients wanted to use the name IIJo Beelll
was because it was a combinatiön of their
names, but they will agree to the changing of
the Addition name to Richland Oaks Addition,
4th Filing.
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The Chairman asked of there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
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Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-24 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PS 79-25 subject to the Engineer1s
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
PZ 79-8
APPROVED
Request of Charles D. Reynolds to rezone
Lots 13,12,11,10, and the South half of Lot
9, Block A, and Lot 7 and a Portion of Lot 6,
Block B, Richland Oaks Addition, from its
present classification of 1F-12 to a proposed
classification of Commercial-Specific Use-
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
This property is located on both sides of
Mesa Verde Trail at Airport Freeway.
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Mr. Reynolds presented his request to the
Commission. He stated he wants to put in a
shopping center such as NE Plaza which he
developed across the freeway. He stated that
after a long study, he found that the North
side of Airport freeway has a better potential
than the South side. He stated he has several
calls every. day wanting to develop this area.
He stated there would be 30,000 sq. ft. floor
space. He said this was~owned by Rolling Hills
Baptist Church and if this zoning request goes
through, they would be able to sell this pro-
perty and build their church.
John Ramsey, Pastor of Rolling Hills Ba~ptist
Church, stated they bought the property that
was the old riding club. He stated they
were interested in seeing this property re-
zoned and developed, because they would then
be able to build their church. He said with
the rising costs, they had not been able to
build.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Thomas Snodgrass, 4905 Mesa Verde Trail,
stated he lived right in the middle. He
stated he was against this request. He said
he did not think the property should be re-
zoned. He stated it had been residential
for 20 years, so why change it.
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Rob Chadwell, 4912 Oakridge Terr., stated
he was speaking for all the neighbors, and
they were against this. He stated this would be
comming right out of residential zoning,
which would be spot zoning. He stated they
felt this was not in the best interest of
the people nor the City. He said the
traffic would be worse.
Elmer James, 4912 Mesa Verde Trail, stated
he did not think this should be done. He
said he bought his home 4 years ago and
planned to raise his family there. He
stated the value of his property would de-
crease. He said he was asking and begging
the Commission not to approve this request.
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Leland Cumby, 4928 Weyland Dr., stated he
received a copy of a letter from Mr. Reynolds.
He stated Mr. Reynolds has not complied with
the requirements on his property across the
street. He was required to put up a fence.
Mr. Cumby stated Mr. Reynolds put up a fence
alright, but he put up 2 types of fence-half
is a nice fence, but the South part is of
inferior quality. Mr. Cumby stated he did
not feel they should have a developer in
North Richland Hills who does not comply with
the City codes.
Mr. Grubb stated he talked with Mr. Bronstad
and he assured him that the City would see
that this is corrected.
Sonny Boston, 4909 Weyland Dr., stated he
lives behind Mr. Reynolds· property across
the freeway. He said Mr. Reynolds put up a
7 ft. brick column that is leaning-about 611
off. Mr. Boston said he has 2 children and
this is where they want to play. He said he
is afraid it will fall and injure the children.
The Chairman stated that the City would
check this out.
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Fulton Cook stated he was a resident of
North Richland Hills and wanted to speak in
favor of this request. He stated that there
was a' real need for a good Fundamental Baptist
church in this area, and he would like to see
this request approved so Rolling Hills Baptist
can build their church.
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Cecil James, 4912 Mesa Verde Trail, stated
the main thing he was worried about was the
traffic. He asked what could be done. There
is only one exit. He stated that this would
be spot zoning if this is granted.
Mr. Grubb stated that there would be a
street from Harwood Road to the access road.
Mrs D. S. Byrd, 8320 Dude Ct., stated this
was her homestead that she had been living
there 20 years. She stated the City has a
Master Plan which cost us $15,000.00. Why
don It they use it to keep from having spot
zoning.
Mr. Grubb stated this was IIStripl' zoning,
not IISpotll zoning.
Mrs. Shaunty stated that they have to update
this Master Plan as the City grows.
PS 79-26
APPROVED
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison,
to APPROVE PZ 79-8. Motion carried 3-1 with
Mr. Eckhardt voting against.
Request of Charles D. Reynolds for replat
of Lot lOR, Block A, and Lot 6R, Block B,
Richland Oaks Addition.
Mr. Reynolds stated he had received the
Engineer's letter and he agreed with all
the comments.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-26 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 3-1 with Mr. Eckhardt
votion against.
RECESS
The Chairman called a 10 minute recess at
9:15 P.M.
The Chairman called the meeting back to order
at 9:25 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PZ 79-9
APPROVED
Request of Jay Kanter to rezone Tract 1A1A,
Abstract 308, and Tracts 1,lC, & 1C1, Abstract
1653, from its present classification of
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Planned Development to a proposed classi-
fication of Multi-Family.
This property is located approximately 700
ft. East of the intersection of Grapevine
Hwy. and Harwood Road.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth represented Mr. Kanter
in his request. He stated they wanted to
conform to the Multi-Family zoning to the
East of this property. He stated they
checked the Planned Development zoning and
tried to figure out what was planned, but
it was so vague, they decided, after talking
with the City, to request it be changed to
Multi-Family like the rest of the land.
Mrs. Shaunty asked if this property had
changed hands since the Planned Development
zoning.
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Mr. Hedgcoth stated it had. He stated the
best they could tell, was the Planned Dev-
elopment showed apartments or townhouses.
He said this is a 1000 ft. long piece of
land that is only 110 ft. wide. There is
a 90 ft. drainage ditch that is a buffer
to the residential area, but Mr. Hedgcoth
stated if more buffer is needed, they will
put up a fence.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Gene Burroughs, 5132 Jennings Dr.,
stated he previously lived in Bedford, but
he checked with a Real Estate Appraiser
on the purpose of this land. He said he
wanted to be sure there was not going to
be any apartments close to him. He stated
they were in the flight pattern of Mangum
Airport. He said they had had crashes be-
fore. Mr. Burroughs asked about the water.
He stated he did not like to get up at 2
olclock and water his lawn. He stated that
in regards to the 90 ft. drainage, he said
his son fell there and collapsed his right
lung. He said it is an eye sore to the area,
besides being dangerous.
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Mrs. D.S. Byrd, 8320 Dude Ct., stated that
in 1968 they went through this same thing.
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She said they opposed the apartments then
and now. She said there was a Deed restric-
tion, so they asked if they would go with
the Planned Development. She said they
have a drainage problem there-they have had
water to get in some of the houses there.
She also stated the traffic was bad-lots of
wrecks. She stated the City is not planning
for the traffic, water, or sewer. She said
she has been down here 20 years, and she
felt it her responsibility to protect her
home if the city planners and fathers don It
protect it. She said she has the petition
that was signed 100% in 1968.
Richard Caterias stated he lived in North
Richland Hills. He is in favor of this
request. He stated his Mother-in-law lives
in the house on this property and she is
in favor of this request also.
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Oliver Graham, 5120 Jennings Dr., stated
when he bought his home, this was a good
neighborhood. He said there was already
enough traffic on Jennings Dr. He said
this would also increase their fire in-
surance. He stated North Richland Hills
has had water problems for 2 years and he
just read where we were going to have problems
again this year. He asked where are we
going to get this water if you allow them
to keep on building.
Mr. Morrison stated this is only a 110 ft.
wide strip. You are not talking about a
wholë apartment complex.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated with the Planned Dev-
elopment, they would have 90 units and
with Multi-Family, there would be approxi-
mately 120.
Mr. H.W. Luce, 5016 Strummer Dr., stated he
lived west of this property and he could see
no way this would bother him.
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Mr. Jay Kanter stated he had been the
Trustee of this property for 3 years. He
stated the 1971 zoning was so vague. He
said if he wanted to sell the present house,
he couldnlt, because of the PO zoning. He
stated he felt this would be a much better
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plan than the Planned Development, and it
would be all uniform zoning.
Jewell Higgingbotham, 8332 Jerri Jo, stated
he had lived there 7 years. He said people
have made this property a race track for
motorcycles. He stated he was very much in
favor of this rezoning request.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PZ 79-9 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
PZ 79-10
APPROVED
Request of Arnold D. Pair to rezone Tract
lA, Brentwood Estates, from its present
classification of Agriculture to a proposed
classification of Commercial.
This property is located approximately 675
ft. North of Shady Grove Rd., at Davis Blvd.
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Mr. 0.0. Long represented Mr. Pair in this
request. He stated this tract is situated
out where the City plans to put a water
storage tank. He said there would be ingress
and egress to the tank. Mr. Long stated Mr.
Pair has promised to give 15 ft. of this
property to the City. He stated Mr. Barfield
owns the property that backs up to this property.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PZ 79-10 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
P Z 79-11
APPROVED
Request of Mary Tidwell to rezone Tract 3L,
Abstract 1055, from its present classification
of Agriculture to a proposed classification
of 1F-12-0ne Family Dwelling.
This property is located on the East side of
Crane Rd., approximately 709 ft. South of
Amundson Road.
Mr. O.D. Long represented Mary Tidwell in
her request. He stated she wants this
zoning so she can build her a home on this
property. He said she is platting this into
2 lots so she can have one lot extra.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Ed Brown, 6912 Crane Rd., showed the
Commission where his property was located.
He stated they have a problem with septic
tanks in this area. He stated if the
Commission allowed this request, there
would be 2 more houses with septic tanks
with no where for them to drain, but down
on his property.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Bronstad if they had to
have some kind of test before they could
put in a septic tank.
Mr. Bronstad stated they have to have a
perk test.
Mrs. Calvert stated Mrs. Tidwell brought a
copy of her perk test in and it is filed in
her folder.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PZ 79-11 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
PS 79-22
APPROVED
PS 79-23
APPROVED
Request of Mary Tidwell for preliminary plat
of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Tidwell Addition.
Request of Mary Tidwell for final plat of
Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Tidwell Addition.
Mr. Long stated they had no objections to
the Engineer's comments. He said they would
like to defer the payment of the street and
water pro rata until it is put in.
Mr. Bronstad stated she can go into a
covenant with the City agreeing to pay when
it is completed.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-22 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
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to APPROVE PS 79-23 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
PS 79-4
APPROVED
PS 79-5
APPROVED
Request of Juanita Anglin for preliminary
plat of Lot 1, Block 1, W.L. Anglin Addition.
Request of Juanita Anglin for final plat
of Lot 1, Block 1, W.L. Anglin Addition.
Mr. Gary Teague represented Mrs. Anglin in
her requests. He stated they had received
the Engineerls comments, and they will comply
with all except #2 regarding the pro rata.
Mr. Teague stated they would request the
Commission waive the pro rata as this is not
a new development-the utilities were shut off
when a tenant moved out. He stated they do
not feel they should have to pay this again. .
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Teague what about the
requirement of a fire hydrant.
Mr. Teague stated that Mrs. Anglin will be
glad to put in the fire hydrant.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-4 subject to the Engineerls
comments and that Mrs. Anglin not have to pay
the pro rata. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-5 subject to the Engineer1s
comments and that Mrs. Anglin not have to
pay the pro rata. Motion carried 4-0.
PS 79-7
APPROVED
Request of Cambridge Co. Dev. Corp. for
preliminary plat of Lot 3, Block 2, North-
park Plaza, 2nd Filing.
PS 79-8
APPROVED
Request of Cambridge Co. Dev. Corp. for
final plat of Lot 3, Block 2, Northpark
Plaza, 2nd Filing.
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Mr. Neal Cukerbaum represented Cambridge Co.
Dev. Corp. in their requests. He stated
they go along with the Engineer's comments.
He said the easements have been granted. Mr.
Cukerbaum asked that they not have to pay
the pro rata until later.
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Mrs. Shaunty asked what the property was
going to be used for.
Mr. Cukerbaum stated they had planned to
put in a car wash, but found out from the
City that a car wash had to be in Commercial
zoning. He stated they would try to sell
it for something else.
Mr. Grubb asked if they would be willing to
sign a covenant for the'pro rata.
Mr. Cukerbaum stated they would.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-7 subject to the Engineer's
comments and that a letter of covenant be
used for the pro rata. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-8 subject to the Engineer's
comments and that a letter of covenant be
used for the pro rata. Motion carried 4-0.
PS 79-9
APPROVED
Request of Federated Stores, Inc. for final
plat of Blocks A,B, & C, Calloway Farms
Addition, 3rd Filing.
Mr. Braumburg and Steven Rice with Herman
Blum Assoc. represented Federated Stores
in their request. Mr. Braumburg showed
a colored plat of the property. He stated
when it was first platted, Sanger Harris
was a free standing store. Then they came
in with a mall, then Coxs~ He stated now
they have discovered that Coxsl building
was over the line 2 or 3 ft., so they need
to replat to make it legal, and also they
put it into Blocks A,B, & C.
Mr. Bronstad stated the water and sewer
lines were put in on the other filing and
there was no change in them this time.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-9 subject to the Engineer1s
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
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PS 79-14
APPROVED
Request of the City of North Richland Hills
for replat of Lot 4R, Lonsdale Addition.
Mr. Bronstad stated this is for a new fire
station.
The Chairman asked of there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-14. Motion carried 4-0.
PS 79-15
APPROVED
Request of Birdville Ind. School Dist. for
preliminary plat of Blocks 25 & 26, Snow
Heights Addition.
Request of Birdville Ind. School Dist. for
final plat of Blocks 25 & 26, Snow Heights
Addition.
PS 79-16
APPROVED
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Mr. Gary Teague represented the School in
their requests. He stated they have re-
ceived the Engineerls letter and several
items have already been resolved. He
stated item #3 regarding pro rata--since
the school district has already paid the
water and sewer tap fee, they would request
the pro rata requirements be waived. Mr.
Teague stated regarding #2: IIThere is
insufficient fire hydrant coverage to both
existing school buildings on this property.
We would suggest that this matter be dis-
cussed with the fire department, as it
would be difficult to provide such coverage
without replacement of all of the 211 line
in Shauna with a 6" line. II Mr. Teague
stated they feel this is a community problem
and do not feel the school should have to
pay for all this. All they were wanting was
a building permit, but they do acknowledge
the need for fire protection.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-15 subject to the Engineerls
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
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Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-16 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
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PS 79-17
APPROVED
Request of Ralph E. Norton for replat of
Lot 16R & 17R, Block E, Smithfjeld Addn.
Mr. Norton presented his request to the
Commission. He stated he wants to put
Texas Fence Supply Company, which he owns,
on this property. He stated this is a
wholesale fence company.
Mr. Eckhardt asked if the easement that was
requested by Texas Electric and Southwestern
Bell been put on the plat.
Mr. Norton stated this had already been
corrected.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-17 as requested. Motion
carried 4-0.
PS 79-18
APPROVED
Request of Walker Const. Co. for preliminary
plat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Bryon Plaza
Addition, 2nd Filing.
Request of Walker Const. Co. for final plat
of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Bryon Plaza, 2nd
Filing.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth represented Walker Const.
Co. in their requests. He stated they had
received the Engineerls letter and would
go along with all the comments, but would
ask that they be allowed to pay the pro rata
when the improvements are made.
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PS 79-19
APPROVED
Mrs. Shaunty asked if they would be willing
to sign a covenant regarding the pro rata.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated they would.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
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Mr. Morrison asked what they planned to have
on this property.
Mr. Hedgcoth stated they were going to build
a warehouse and would request they be given
a building permit so they could go ahead and
start the building before this goes to council.
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Mr. Grubb stated they could not say whether
they would be granted a building permit
before this goes to the councilor not.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-18 subject to the Engineerls
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-19 subject to the Engineer's
comments. Motion carried 4-0.
PS 79-20
APPROVED
Request of Janis & Danny Campbell for
preliminary plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 2,
Powell Addition, 2nd Filing.
Request of Janis & Danny Campbell for final
plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Powell Addition,
2nd Filing.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth represented the Campbells
in their requests. He stated they received
the Engineer's letter and they will agree
with changing the name of the addition to
Powell Subdivision, but would ask that the
pro rata requirement be waived. He stated
they only want to enlarge their present
building, which is a beauty shop, by re-
moving a wall. He stated the water and
sewer are presently connected. He stated
they have no plans at this time for Lot 2.
He said they request that the pro rata be
waived.
PS 79-21
APPROVED
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-20 subject to the Engineer's
comments and recommend that the pro rata be
waived. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-21 subject to the Engineer's
comments and recommend that the pro rata be
waived. Motion carried 4-0.
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Mr. Hedgcoth asked if his client would now
be allowed to get a building permit instead
of having to wait until the council hears
these requests.
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Mr. Bronstad stated that if they would
get a letter in stating they would agree
to all the Engineerls comments, they could
get-rhe building permit.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION