HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1979-05-24 Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
OF APRIL 26, 1979
NEt~ BUSINESS
PZ 79-19
APPROVED
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
MAY 24, 1979
The Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, called the
meeting to order at 7:33 P.M.
PRESENT:
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
~1EMBERS
Mary Jo Shaunty
Forrest Grubb
Warren Eckhardt
Jack Knowles
Marjorie Nash
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
DIRECTOR OF P.W.
P & Z CLERK
James Anderson
~'Janda Ca 1 vert
Mr. Anderson stated there needs to be a
correction on page 6, paragraph 2. It
should read IIdid not agree with Mr. Swift
but that------tl. -
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE the minutes as read with this one
correction. Motion carried 4-0 with Mrs.
Nash abstaining since she was not present
at this meeting.
Request of The Cambridge Co. Dev. Corp. to
rezone Lot 2, Block 2, Northpark Plaza
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 at the Southeast
corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Chapman Road.
Mr. Jim McGary represented Cambridge Co. Dev.
Corp. in their request. He stated they were
not aware their zoning was not correct for
the 7-11 store to sell beer until last month
when Stop N Go on Watauga and Rufe Snow had
to get a Specific Use zoning.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition of
this request.
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PZ 79-20
APPROVED
Mr. Knowles moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PZ 79-19 as requested. Motion
carried 4-1 with Mrs. Nash voting against.
Request of J.E. Dunn to rezone Tract 2S,
Abstract 1055, from its present classifi-
cation of Agriculture to a proposed classi-
fication of 1F-9-0ne Family Dwelling.
This property is located on the West side
of Walter Street, approximately 285 feet
South of Amundson Road.
PS 79-38
APPROVED
PS 79-39
APPROVED
Request of J.E. Dunn for preliminary plat
of Lot 1, Block 1, French Addition.
Request of J.E. Dunn for final plat of
Lot 1, Block 1, French Addition.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer,
represented Mr. Dunn in his requests. Mr.
Stembridge stated Mr. Dunn had already
received the perk test approval from the
County. He also stated he had reviewed the
Engineer1s comments and have taken care of
all of them.
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Mr. Anderson stated he did not have a copy of
the certification of the perk test from the
County.
Mr. Stembridge stated Mr. Dunn has if with
him and will give it to Mr. Anderson after
the meeting tonight.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. W.C. Autrey stated he lives on the corner
of Amundson and Walter Street. He stated he
was not here to oppose these requests, but
just wanted to know how it would affect his
property-if it would change his zoning and
make his taxes go up.
Mr. Grubb stated this would not affect his
property, only Mr~ Dunn~s. Mre Grubb stated
that taxes are based on what you have, not
what your neighbor has.
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Mr. Autrey stated he felt the perk test
should be looked at pretty close because
the people across the street from him
have problems with their1s.
Mr. Anderson stated that before the County
took control of this operation, several
people built homes back in there with
septic tanks and they did not go through
the County nor did they comply with the
Engineer1s criteria for septic tanks in
that area. This is the reason for the
problems.
Mr. Autrey stated they have problems with
his in damp weather.
Mr. Anderson stated Mr. Dunn has complied
with all the Engineer1s requirements for
septic tanks in that area with this im-
pervious soil.
The Chairman asked if Mr. Stembridge had
any more to say about this subject.
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Mr. Stembridge stated the septic tank will
be inspected by the County and it will have
to meet their requirements.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone else
who wished to speak.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to
APPROVE PZ 79-20 as requested. Motion
carried 5-0.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Knowles, to
APPROVE PS 79-38 subject to having the approval
of the perk test filed with the city prior to
going to council. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to
APPROVE PS 79-39 subject to having the approval
of the perk test filed with the city prior to
going to council. Motion carried 5-0.
PZ 79-21
APPROVED
Request of C. Ramey, C. Owen, and J. Roseberry,
to rezone Tract 9A, Abstract 130. from its
present classification of Local Retail to a
proposed classification of Commercial.
This property is located on the West side of
Ross Road and East of Cypress Gardens Apts.
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Mr. Curtis Ramey, part owner of this property,
presented this request to the Commission. He
stated this property is on Ross Road, near
the Cypress Gardens Apartments. He said they
are requesting this zoning change for better
use of the property and it would be in char-
acter with the rest of the property in this
area.
Mrs. Nash asked what they plan to do with the
property.
Mr. Ramey stated they plan to develop it into
"Store & Lock" mini-warehouses, tastefully
planned and artfully done. Mr. Ramey stated
they feel there is a real need for such and
would be a benefit to the community.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Ramey if he was aware
that they would have to install a fence
next to the houses or apartments.
Mr. Ramey stated they were aware of this and
would be glad to comply.
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Mr. Knowles asked if the Cypress Garden
Apartments were west of this property.
Mr. Ramey stated they were.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor of this request.
Mr. Jack Roseberry, 7704 Bogart, stated he
was co-owner of this property. He stated this
would be mini-warehouses with offices in the
front. He stated they have had a problem with
this property in trying to find a us"e for it.
He said they had it zoned Local Retail several
years ago, but the area has not developed. He
stated the College Hill Shopping Center across
from them has had Local Retail spaces vacant
ever since it was developed. He stated they
also have a problem with one of their neighbors
parking machinery and equipment on thir pro-
perty.
Mr. Grubb stated he had just asked Mr. Anderson
to check into this as there is a mobile home
parked there now.
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Mr. Roseberry stated that was correct and
also there is a catapiller tractor, a big
trailer parked there. He stated this is
the second time they had had problems
trying to get them to move them. Mr.
Roseberry stated he hated to have to
impound the vehicle, but may have to.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Roseberry how soon
they plan to build on this property.
Mr. Roseberry stated this property has
never been platted. He stated they have
someone interested in the property when
they get the platting completed.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone
else who wished to speak.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PZ 79-21 as requested. Motion
carried 5-0.
PZ 79-22
DENIED
Request of Elmer Allison to rezone Tract 3A,
Abstract 1150, from its present classification
of Agriculture to a proposed classification
of 1F-9-0ne Family Dwelling with a minimum of
1500 sq. ft. floor space.
This property is located on the East side of
Eden Road, approximately 1900 ft. North of
Amundson Road with portions fronting on Eden Rd.
Mr. Elmer Allison presented his request to
the Commission. He stated this property is
presently zoned Agriculture, but the last 4
or 5 years the City and the Trinity River
Authority have brought all the utilities to
this area. He said he was requesting this
zoning change so this property can be developed.
Mr. Grubb stated the nearest land to it was
zoned 1F-12. He asked Mr. Allison if he
could change this to a larger house than the
1500 sq. ft.
Mr. Allison stated he did not feel he could
since the market is for 1500 to 1700 sq. ft.
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Mr. Anderson stated the larger area, Stoney-
brook, is zoned IF-9. He told Mr. Grubb
that the IF~I2 was a very small area near
this property.
Mr. Grubb stated that Crestwood was across
the road from Stoneybrook is also IF~9.
Mrs. Nash asked what he plans to construct
the houses out of.
Mr. Allison stated they would be brick and
would be built to city sepcifications.
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The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of this request.
Mr. Charles Baker, 7308 Eden Road, adjacent
on two sides of this property, stated he
and nine other property owners on Eden Road
are opposed to this request. He stated their
property consists of at least one acre tracts
and he does not believe any of the brick homes
are just 1500 sq. ft. He stated the street
is so deplorable, he would like to know what
the City plans to do with the street. He
stated it could not handle anymore traffic.
He stated if there was an accessment for curb
and gutter, it would cost him a fortune.
Mr. Grubb asked which side his property was on.
Mr. Baker stated it was on the North side.
The Chairman asked Mr. Baker to show the
Commission where his property is located on
the map.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Baker how much land he
has.
Mr. Baker stated he has one acre.
Mr. Grubb stated that since his property has
not been platted, if he wanted to make any
revision or improvements on his property, he
would first have to have it platted, and then
at this time, he would be required to pay the
accessments.
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Mr. Anderson stated if you are talking
about the access into the new development,
it would not be likely you would be assessed
anything. The developer has to install the
streets, then the City would accept the
streets if they met the City·s requirements.
Mr. Anderson stated if at some time in the
future the City decides to develop Eden Road
and curb and gutter, all property owners
would be required to pay their portion for
the curb and gutter. But he stated he feels
this is not in the near future.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Anderson in the event
there is a modification of Mr. Baker1s
property that would require a building per-
mit, the City would require him to plat his
property, and at that time he would be re-
quired to pay his pro rata share of the water,
sewer, and streets.
Mr. Anderson stated that was correct, but
anything the developer does would have no
effect on Mr. Baker1s property.
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Mr. Baker asked if this development is to
be supplied with sewer service.
Mr. Anderson stated it is going to require
a sizable development in order to get the
sewer to this area. He stated this tract of
land is fairly close to the sewer.
Mr. Baker asked if they plan to put in
sewage along Eden Road.
Mr. Anderson stated that in time they plan
to, but it would probably be 2 years before
they do.
Mr. Baker asked if there are plans for 60
homes in this development.
Mr. Anderson stated there have been no plans
submitted at this time. He stated this is
only a zoning request, but at such time that
plans are submitted, the City1s Engineer will
review the plans closely regarding the drainage,
lot size, etc.
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Mr. Baker stated in representing the
property owners, they are against the
building of 60 homes in this area with
only 1500 sq. ft. floor space. They
feel this will devaluate their property.
Billy Wallace, 7401 Eden Road, stated his
property is across the street from the
property in question. He stated he has
been in construction business for 15 years
and have found out 1500 sq. ft. houses are
too small for this area. He stated the
homes in this area are large and are on
from 1 to 5 acre tracts. Mr. Wallace stated
that with the economy up, if you build these
1500 sq. ft. homes, then the economy drops,
there will be repossession one right after
another. He stated if you build 1800 sq. ft.
homes, which we are requesting, people would
be more likely to be permanent and take
better care of their property.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Wallace how many houses
that back up to this property that are above
the 1500 sq. ft. minimum.
Mr. Wallace stated he felt there was about
85% that are 1800 sq. ft. and above. He
stated he has 2300 sq. ft., his next door
neighbor has close to 3000, and the neighbor
to the south has 2000. He stated there are
only 2 farm houses that are smaller, but they
were there long before the newer development.
Mr. Grubb asked how many houses there are in
this area, excluding the 2 farm houses.
Mr. Wallace stated there were about 17 homes,
and there might be 2 of them that are 1600
sq. ft., the others are larger. He stated
they are not against the development of the
property, but would like for them to be
large enough to require people to invest
more in the property and then they would not
let it run down. He said if you build the
small ones, and the economy drops, they would
be lots that would become vacant. Then people
would start dumping trash on them and make
them an eye sore to the neighborhood.
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Mr. Anderson stated these homes would be
in the $60,000 price range. He stated
these homes would be considerably larger
than the requirement in 1F-9 zoning. He
stated the Council would rather have no
smaller homes in the city than 1500 sq. ft.
and he stated these would be substantially
larger than in Stoneybrook.
Mr. Wallace stated the Ordinance states
they would have to be built of comfortable
size to our homes. He stated he understands
what a developer is faced with, but he said
he has seen 1500 sq. ft. homes after they
are run down, and it is deplorable.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Wallace if he was
aware that they are setting in Agricultural
zoning and you have no control on what size
of home can be built.
Mr. Wallace stated he knew that the minimum
in Agricultural zoning was 1200 sq. ft., but
there are no 2 acre tracts left in this area,
so we do not have to worry about this.
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The Chairman asked all that were opposed to
this zoning request to stand and then she
asked how many were within the 200 ft. of
the property in question.
There were approximately 12.
Bill Hamilton asked if this is for only Mr.
Allison1s tract of land, would it have any-
thing to do with his land which is to the
South of Mr. Allison1s.
Mrs. Shaunty stated this zoning is only for
Mr. Allison1s property.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone else
who wished to speak.
Perry Wise, 7444 Eden Road, asked what size
the lots would be.
Mr. Grubb stated they would be 9500 sq. ft.
Mrs. Shaunty stated the minimum width would
be 70 ft.
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Mr. Wise stated that would be mighty
small lots. He said you could not put a
very large house on them.
Mr. Anderson stated that is a fair size
lot-it would be approximately 140 ft.
deep if it is 70 ft. wide.
Mr. Wise stated with all the others having
acreage, this would make these lots look
even smaller.
The Chairman called a recess at 8:18 P.M.
The Chairman called the meeting back to
order at 8:29 P.M.
Mr. Wallace asked if he could speak again.
He stated that a while ago, something was
said about Stoneybrook with 1500 sq. ft.
house range being across the street-it is
not close to this area and should have
nothing to do with this area.
Mr. Grubb stated that that is not what was
said. He stated Crestwood was across the
street from Stoneybrook and Stoneybrook is
the nearest zoned area to this property.
Mr. Wallace stated the 70 ft. wide lots
would be very small.
Mr. Anderson stated there is a 6 ft. side
yard requirement so that ,would make 12 ft.
between the houses.
Mr. Wallace stated the property owners are
requesting 100 ft. wide lots and 1800 sq. ft.
houses.
The Chairman closed the discussion.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Knowles,
to APPROVE PZ 79-22 with 1F-9 zoning with
a minimum of 1700 sq. ft~ houses. The vote
was 2 for and 3 against, Mr. Knowles, Mr.
Eckhardt, and Mrs. Nash voting against. The
motion died.
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Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash,
to DENY PZ 79-22. Motion carried 3-2 with
Mr. Grubb and Mrs. Shaunty voting against
the denial.
Mr. Eckhardt stated he would like to see
larger homes built next to their homes
and smaller ones in the back.
Mr. Grubb stated there is a policy in
North Richland Hills with the council that
most land next to the railroad be left for
Industrial purposes, not even for Commercial
zoning. He stated that is the reason for
his motion.
The Chairman told Mr. Allison that he has
the right to appeal to the City Council.
PS 79-35
APPROVED
Request of James Lee Rodgers for replat of
Lot 1, Block 9, Richland Hills West Addn.
Mr. John Lutz represented Mr. Rodgers in his
request. He stated the purpose for this
replat was to place on record the plat show-
ing the bounds, shape, etc. of this property.
Mr. Lutz stated 'J'Chicken and Fixin" is
located on this property and they wish to
remodel, but cannot without replatting.
Mr. Anderson stated this property was platted
several years ago as one block in Halton City.
Mr. Anderson stated that he asked Mr. Lutz
to run a check and furnish us with a letter
stating there were no leins, assessments, etc.
on the property, and he did.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition of
this request.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to
APPROVE PS 79-35 as requested. Motion
carried 5-0.
PS 79-36
APPROVED
Request of Jack Roseberry for preliminary
plat of Lot 7, Block 1, Mollie B. Collins
Addition.
PS 79-37
APPROVED
Request of Jack Roseberry for final plat of
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Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer,
represented Jack Roseberry in his requests.
He stated Mr. Roseberry has recently
purchased this property and had it zoned
Commercial at the last meeting. He stated
they have reviewed the Engineer1s letter
and Mr. Roseberry agrees to pay the pro
rata for the water line. Mr. Stembridge
stated the drainage calculation will be
taken care of before going to the City Council
meeting. He stated it seems the main question
is where the water will go. He said there is
a low spot in this property and the water flows
down across the adjacent property just to the
South into a pipe. Mr. Stembridge said they
plan to approach the adjacent property owner
and see if they can acquire an easement from
him. In any case, when Mr. Roseberry builds
on this property, he will grade the lot where
there will be no drainage problem, but they
will still try to obtain the easement from the
adjacent property owner.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Anderson if he had any
problem with this.
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Mr. Anderson stated he basically agrees with
the City Engineer1s comments. He said that
ordinarily the sheet flow of water from one
lot to another is not a problem-say in res-
idential, but this is on Commercial property.
And Commercial property has a way of getting
paved and a parking lot does not soak up the
moisture and the water sure gets there in a
hurry. Mr. Anderson stated that frankly, he
would prefer to have the water consentrated
and handled in a manner acceptable to the
adjoining property owner.
Mr. Stembridge stated he agrees with the
Engineer and they will continue to try to get
the easement, but since his property extends
on past this property, he may not agree. Mr.
Stembridge stated they will get a commitment
whether it is "yes'l or "noli and let the City
kno~J .
Mr. Grubb asked if they could force the water
to Smithfield Road, would this be satisfactory.
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Mr. Stembridge stated that this would be
hard to do as this lot is kinda low, it
would take an enormous amount of fill.
He said that is what they wish they could
do, though.
Mr. Anderson stated we sure would like to
get it into the nearest storm drain, but
the adjoining property has been notified
and is aware of the problem.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition
of these requests.
Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mrs. Nash, to
APPROVE PS 79-36 as requested subject to
item #1 of the Engineer1s letter being
completely resolved prior to going to the
Council. Motion carried 5-0.
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Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt,
to APPROVE PS 79-37 as requested subject to
item #1 of the Engineer~s letter being
completely resolved prior to going to the
Council. Motion carried 5-0.
PS 79-40
APPROVED
Request of C.D.H, Inc. for replat of Lot 6R,
Lonsdale Addition.
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Consulting Engineer,
represented Mr. Cary Hardin in his request.
He stated Mr. Hardin has recently purchased
two-l00 ft. lots on Davis Blvd. and would
like to get them replatted into one lot. He
stated the building Mr. Hardin wants to build
is too large for one lot.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor or in opposition of
this request.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Stembridge if this letter
from Wendell Hancock, Surveyor, means all the
Engineer1s comments have been answered.
Mr. Stembridge stated the surveyor certifi~
cation did not match the foremat set out by
the City Council, etc.
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Mr. Anderson stated here is the case again
of an old plat. He said, actually, we have
no topography on it and we were not sure of
an easement, but there is an easement, and
he and the City Engineer are satisfied with
the agreements.
Mr. Stembridge stated the county plans to
come in with a 30 inch storm drainage. But
when Mr. Hardin starts to develop this, he
will come in with a site plan and proper
drainage plans.
Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb,
to APPROVE PS 79-40 as requested. Motion
carried 5-0.
PS 79-41
APPROVED
Request of Tarrant Real Estate Co., Inc.
for preliminary plat of Meadow Lakes, 2nd
Filing.
Mr. Lynn Kadlich with Spain-Ayres & Assoc.
represented Tarrant Real Estate in their
request. He stated he has gone over with
Mr. Anderson all of the Engineer1s comments
and after talking with him and the City
Engineer, they will be able to have all of
these comments resolved before submitting
the final plat.
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Mr. Grubb stated there were 18 items and he
does not feel they have answered them.
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Mr. Anderson stated this is a preliminary
plat and in the old times, you would not
have seen this many items. He stated he
has requested the City Engineer give an
extensive study on the preliminary plans so
they can come in \\Iith a better final plat.
Mr. Anderson stated there are not very many
major problems, but would like to mention
one or two which will need special attention:
item #14 where we talk about side yards-our
Ordinance requires a 25 ft. side yard on a
corner. This is to keep one house from setting
way up and one setting way back. The one on
the corner lot gets a big eye full of his
neighbor. Mr. Anderson stated if you will look
at this arangement, they are separated by a
lagoon. The developer assumes this would only
need a 15 ft. side yard, and 'he is in agree-
ment with him~ because it would be the same
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as if we had an alley, but He said he
knows we don It have alleys in North
Richland Hills.
Mr. Grubb stated that on Lot 4, Block 7,
he can not see how the lagoon would have
any effect on it with a side entry garage.
Mr. Anderson stated this lagoon is for the
protection of Lot 5, Block 7.
Mr. Grubb stated the side yard requirement
was also made to take care of the parking
of cars at a house with a side entry garage.
Mr. Anderson stated that is correct for a
side entry garage.
Mr. Grubb stated he was concerned with what
we are to look at when there are 18 items
in the Engineer~s letter. He said that
usually they bring in the preliminary plat
and final plat at the same time and they
correct some, and then they come back, and
there are several more to correct.
Mr. Anderson stated this is the reason for
having an extensive study on the preliminary-
so they will know what to have corrected
before coming in with the final.
Mr. Jerry Stevens, Developer, stated one of
the reasons for using the lagoons was so
they could use more of the back yard. He
said the using of the lagoons will make the
lots and houses more expensive and there
would not be that much parking on the street,
Mr. Grubb stated he did not go along with
that as he had lived in Diamond Oaks in a
$150,000 house, and there was still parking
on the streets. He stated he feels there
should be some concern regarding these
lagoons, the protection of the people, etc.
Mr. Anderson stated he would like to speak
regarding the lagoons. He stated that when
he saw these lagoons being proposed, he was
quite pleased. He said he thinks that any-
one who knows about Fossil Creek, knows that
we have a serious problem with that creek.
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*He said 2 children were nearly
drown while he lived there.
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He stated the situation being caused by
the developer in the Fossil Creek water
shed, from Agricultural zoning with nice
vegatation, it soaks up the rain, slows
it up and allows the water to be absorbed
into the ground. Mr. Anderson stated we
have been developing this area for some-
time in roof tops and pavement, which soaks
up nothing. The net results is we are
beginning to get peaks on our hydrograph on
Fossil Creek that is going to result in
substancial damage to the property on Fossil
Creek. Mr. Anderson stated that in his
opinion, the drainage on Fossil Creek is
such that we ought to look very carefully at
further development unless we can reduce the
runoff peaking through the use of detention
ponds. He stated that when he saw these ponds
or lagoons here, and knowing we already have
had substancial run off from Meadow Lakes, 1st
Filing, the first thing he did was to call Mr.
Kadlich and request at least 1 or 2 feet
storage in each of these lagoons. Mr. Anderson
stated he would like to ask for some design on
these lagoons, in other words, a larger pipe
end where the water goes in and a small pipe
where it goes out. This way the storm water
would stack up because it would go in faster
than it goes out. This effect will mean you
have held off the drainage chanel. It tends to
take the peak off the water level. He stated
if they do not give us this 1 or 2 ft., just
having the lagoons will help. If they did not
have the lagoons on the plans, Mr. Anderson
said he would have to request the Commission
deny their plan.
Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Anderson if he really felt
having the lagoons would help that much. He
said the main problem was kids. He said when
he lived in Diamond Oaks, they were responsible
if a kid got hurt or drown on their property.
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there.
Mr. Anderson stated these lagoons are connected
in series and you get the net effect of all the
lagoons.
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Mr. Grubb asked if he felt this would not
cause flooding if we had a 5 or 6 inch
rain. He stated he was in a place the
other day and they had a 4 inch rain in 35
minutes.
Mr. Anderson stated that if we have a gully
washer like we did 2 weeks ago today, there
will be flooding.
Mr. Kadlich stated this will deter from
flooding.
Mr. Grubb asked if this area is approved for
flood insurance.
Mr. Anderson stated he could not answer that.
Mr. Kadlich stated they will have to have an
approval from Austin on this plan before they
can use it. He said they plan to widen Fossil
Creek to about 200 ft. wide at the top. It
will have a flat bottom and approximately 100
ft. across at the bottom. Then it will handle
the 100 year flood.
Mr. Grubb stated he was not negative to this
plan.
Mr. Anderson stated the City is concerned
with the taking care of the lagoons, the
silting, etc.
Mr. Kadlich stated they plan to form a home-
owners association to take care of this. He
said they are doing extensive study to fix
this where there would be very little silting.
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 79-41 as requested. Motion carried
5-0.
ADJOURNr1ENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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