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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1979-04-26 Minutes . . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, APRIL 26, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:35 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBERS Mary Jo Shaunty Forrest Grubb ~larren Eckhardt Jack Knowles ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: DIRECTOR OF P.W. P & Z CLERKS Marjorie Nash James R. Anderson Wanda Calvert Pat Crum CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1979 Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Knowles, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 29, 1979 Mr. Knowles moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Grubb abstaining since he was not present at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS PZ 79-14 APPROVED Request of Stop N Go Markets to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Northland Shopping Center Addition, from its present classification of Local Retail to a proposed classification of Local Retail-Specific Use-Sale of Beer for off- premise consumption. This property is located in the Southeast corner of Watauga-Smithfield Road and Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Ron Eagan represented Stop N Go Markets in their request. Mr. Grubb asked when this store would be built. Mr. Eagan stated they already had it about 50% built. ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 . Mr. Anderson stated the reason they already had the building started, they thought since the City was wet, they would have no problem in selling beer. They did not realize they still had to have a specific use zoning in order to sell the beer. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of this request. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Knowles, to approve PZ 79-14 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. PZ 79-15 APPROVED Request of Frank Ayers, Jr. to rezone Tract 2C1, Abstract 311, from its present classi- fication of Agriculture to a proposed classi- fication of 1F-9-0ne Family Dwelling. This property is located on the West side of Douglas Lane and approximately 800 ft. South of Starnes Road. . PS 79-31 APPROVED PS 79-32 APPROVED Request of Frank Ayers, Jr. for preliminary plat of Lot 58, Block 8, Windcrest Addition. Request of Frank Ayers, Jr. for final plat of Lot 58, Block 8, Windcrest Addition. Mr. Delbert Stembridge represented Mr. Ayers in his requests. He stated Mr. Ayers wanted to build a swimming pool. He said Mr. Ayers' pool contractor came in for a permit and was told that the permit had been approved but was not typed up and to come back in about 3 days and pick it up. Mr. Stembridge stated the contractor then went out and started digging the hole for the pool, and when he came back in to pick up the permit, he found out the inspector had not approved the permit because the property would have to be rezoned and platted. Mr. Stembridge stated Mr. Ayers doesn't feel he should have to pay the pro rata since he is not a developer. There is already a house on the land and he only wants to build a swimming pool in his back yard. He stated that Mr. Ayers does not feel he should have to give the City the easement until all the other property owners on his street are required to. . Mr. Anderson stated this street is to be a main thoroughfare and the city will need the right of way. . . . ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Ayers if he would be willing to sign a covenant for the pro rata and give the easement. Mr. Ayers stated he would be willing to sign the covenant that he would pay the pro rata and give the easement when the work is done on the street and when the other property owners had to give the same. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of these requests. Mr. Knowles moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PZ 79-15 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PS 79-31 as requested and that Mr. Ayers be allowed to sign a covenant for the pro rata and easement to be paid when the street is put in. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PS 79-32 as requested and that Mr. Ayers be allowed to sign a covenant for the pro rata and easement to be paid when the street is put in. Motion carried 4-0. PZ 79-16 This case was moved to the end of the agenda since there was no one to present the case. PZ 79-17 APPROVED Request of Jessie R. Johnson to rezone Lots 4 & 5, Block 3, Meacham Addition from its present classification of 1F-9 to a proposed classification of Industrial. This property is located on the South side of St. Louis and Southwestern railroad track, directly across from the proposed Smith Business Center. Mr. Jessie Johnson presented his request to the Commission. He stated he purchased this property a few months ago. He said he plans to build a small warehouse and shop. He stated there would be no water and sewer problems. The Chairman asked if there were any who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of this request. . . . ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 Jerry Fields, 6421 Smithfield Road, stated there were about 4 houses around this property that are still on septic tanks. He stated they all need to be on the sewer. He said maybe they could when this property is developed. Mr. K.D. Bell, 7829 Arthur Dr., stated he was not speaking in favor or against this request, but he wanted to know why Mr. Johnson was asking for Industrial instead of Commercial. Mr. Anderson stated that it is the City Council 's policy to try to protect the zoning along the railroad track. He stated they would rather it be Industrial. Mr. Bell asked if this would affect Guy Street. Mr. Anderson stated it is a dedicated street, but there are several alternatives. He said it could possibly be abanåòned. Mr. Bell stated this property is adjacent to his property. Mr. Anderson stated the property owners would be protected. He stated that in Industrial zoning where it abutts residential, the City ordinance requires a 6 ft. sight barring fence be installed, and if the property is lighted, the lighting will have to be set so it would not constitute a nuisance to the residences. Mr. Bell asked if Mr. Johnson~s house was included in this zoning request. Mrs. Johnson stated it did not include their house. She stated the house is still in her name, Virginia Goodman. She stated she owned this property before she married Mr. Johnson. Mr. Grubb stated the council tries to find the best use of the land and this Industrial zoning is what they feel is best for property along the railroad. The Chairman asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak. Page 5 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 . PZ 79-18 APPROVED . PS 79-33 APPROVED . ~ ~1r. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Knowl es , to approve PZ 79-17 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. I Request of Jack E. Roseberry and Lee Bonham to rezone Tract 2F, Abstract 1040, from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of Commercial. This property is located on the West side of Smithfield Road and 120 ft. South of Odell Street. Mr. Jack Roseberry presented his request to the Commission. He stated this property is approximately 93 feet wide on Smithfield Rd. and 210 feet deep. He stated that due to the neighborhood being in transition, he feels this would be the best use of this property. Mr. Roseberry showed the Commission some pictures of the adjoining properties. Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Roseberry what he planned to do with the property. Mr. Roseberry stated he plans to construct a brick building for Commercial rental pro- perty. He stated he has employed Mr. Delbert Stembridge to draw up the platting of the property which will be heard next month. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of this request. Mr. Knowles moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PZ 79-18 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Request of Richland Enterprises for pre- liminary plat of Holiday West, Section 3. There was some discussion as to the zoning of thi s property·. Mr. Grubb stated the zoning should be shown on the plat. Mr. Gordon Swift Consulting Engineer with offices at 309 W. 7th St. represented Richland Enterprises in their request. He stated he had read the Engineer's letter and that there was too much information and too many details that really did not concern the Commission. Page 6 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 . . . *Mr. Anderson stated that he did not agree with Mr. Swift but that he did not feel that item #10---- ~ But, he said, in reading all the comments, there really was none that pertained to the preliminary plat except one comment regarding the loop streets that measure longer than 1000 ft. He stated there was only one comment that affects the preliminary plat. * Mr. Anderson stated that he would agree with Mr. Swift and that he did not feel that item #10 regarding the distance of over 1000 ft. would be a problem. He asked Mr. Swift if he had measured to see how much over 1000 ft. they were. Mr. Swift stated he did not know exactly how much over they were. He stated the Engineer had measured around the curves. Mr. Anderson stated you have to measure around the street as it curves because you can not lay a water hose through houses, you must follow the street. Mr. Swift stated they had tried several plans and they feel this one is the best for the neighborhood. He explained how they had changed some of the streets. Mr. Grubb stated these Engineer comments were not unusual. He stated we have these on most every plat. He said that most of the time, the fire chief goes out and looks over the property and sees what is needed. Mr. Anderson stated he had talked with the fire chief and he said they could put in more fire plugs. He stated it would be ok as long as there wasn't ever more than 500 feet be- tween the fire plugs. Mr. Anderson stated there also could be some minor problem with the lighting, but he didn't feel there would be a problem. Mr. Swift asked Mr. Anderson if they have a long block, say 800 ft., and they have the 611 curb filled, could they go to a 711 curb in order to meet the design criteria. He said it would eliminate his client being out approximately 20 to 30,000 dollars worth of storm drainage. He stated it would be much more economical for his client. ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes April 26, 1979 . Mr. Anderson stated that our City Ordinance requires that the curb and gutter carry it if there are no storm drains. He stated the concept of carrying water in the street should be used with discretion. He said there is a limit to how much water we are to allow in the street. It is a judgement matter and would recommend Mr. Swift get with him or the City Engineer and go over these problems in the early stages. Mr. Anderson stated he does not see any major problems with this layout. Mr. Swift stated they use the 7" curb in most cities. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of this request. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Knowles, to approve PS 79-33 subject to the Engineer's comments being corrected prior to the final plat going to the council. Motion carried 4-0. . PS 79-34 APPROVED Request of Sandlin Homes for replat of Block 1R, Northridge Addition. Mr. Mike Sandlin presented his request to the Commission. He stated they did not want to change the zoning as they are planning to go with the original plan for the Townhouses. He stated they are trying to fit the Town- houses on the lots and in order to success- . fully do this they need to enlarge the lots. This way there would be 29 lots instead of 33. Mr. Sandlin stated he had talked to Mr. Bronstad regarding the water lines and found there would be no problem. They would leave them as they are. Mr. Sandlin stated they plan to put a street or alleyway through the project. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition of this replat. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approved PS 79-34 subject to the Engineer's comments. Motion carried 4-0. . . Page 8 P & Z Minutes Apri 1 26, 1979 PZ 79-16 APPROVED . ADJOURNMENT ~ Request of Marvin Smith to rezone Tracts 13A & 13B, Abstract 130, from its present classification of Commercial to a proposed classification of Industrial. This property is located on the West side of Smithfield Road at the St. Louis and South- western Railroad track. Mr. Anderson stated that since there was no one here to present this request, he would explain this request. He stated Mr. Smith came in last month to change the zoning of this property from Agriculture to Commercial, but the City Council stated they had rather the property be zoned Industrial since it runs along the railroad track. The council re- quested that Mr. Smith go back through P & Z at the city's expense and request it be changed to Industrial zoning. 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 79-16 as requested. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M. /Î1tA4. 9- ~. CHAIRMAN PLANNING AND ZONING C S RETARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .