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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1978-05-11 Minutes . . . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 1978 CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 1978 NEW BUSINESS PZ 78-23 APPROVED ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, MAY 11, 1978 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:15 P.M. PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBER ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBER CITY STAFF PRESENT: DIRECTOR OF P.W. CLERK Mary Jo Shaunty Lee Waldrop Forrest Grubb Darrell Wood Claude Morrison Ray H. Britton Wanda Calvert Mr. Waldrop moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb to approve the minutes as read. All voting affirmative with Mr. Woodis vote given by_ phone. Mrs. Shaunty abstained since she was absent at this meeting. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 3-0. Request of J..B. Sandlin to rezone approximately 18.67 acres of land out of the W.W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from its present classi- fication of Planned Development to a proposed classification of IF-8 One Family Dwelling. This property is located South of the City Park, North of Harwood Rd., East of Northridge Drive, and West of the intersection of Harwood Rd. & Grapevine Highway. Mr. J.B. Sandlin presented his request to the Commission. He stated he had Gordon Swift and Mike Sandlin with him if the Commission had any questions of them. He stated Mr. Baker started this project as a Planned Development and when money got tight, he lost the land. Lomas and Nettleton Mortgage Corp. foreclosed. Mr. Baker did build the 194 unit apartment Complex. Mr. Sandlin stated he was working with Lomas and Nettleton on this development if the zoning change is granted. He said there will be 72 lots ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 . that wrap around the apartment project. They are close in size to the IF-9 zoning require- ment. He stated it was not so much the house design but the lot size. Mr. Sandlin stated if they can not get the IF-8 zoning, it would not be feasible to purchase this property. He stated the homes to be built will be from 1600 to 2000 sq. ft. floor space. He said they would be similar to the ones he built in Holiday North and Holiday Hills. Mr. Sandlin stated they expect to finish this project in 1\ to 2 years if the cost does not go too high. He said the houses would sell for from $50,000 to $70,000. He stated they were requesting the 1F-8 zoning with a minimum of 1500 sq. ft. floor space. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of this request. Juliette Gibbons, 5312 Tiffin Drive stated she has no objections to the 1500 sq. ft. minimum, but would like to know what is going to be done about the traffic at Harwood Road and Davis Blvd. She stated thtlt it is terrible now and with new homes being built and occupied, having 2 or more cars per house, will make it even worse. . Mr. Sandlin stated that if there were 400 more apartments built, the traffic would be even greater. Mrs. GilYòons then asked about the water pressure. She stated they have low water pressure now, and what will it be when these new homes are built. Mr. Sandlin stated he believed the reason for their poor water pressure is the fact that there is only a 2 inch water main. He stated that North Richland Hills now requires them put in 6 inch water mains. Mr. Britton stated they had inherited the 2 inch line from Tarrant County. . Mr. Grubb stated the City has a three million dollar utility bond drive going on right now. Mr. Joe Nisbet, 5320 Tiffin Drive, asked if all the property backing up to this property will be developed. He said it was only a weed patch. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 . Mr. Sandlin stated he did not own this property, but if he áid, he would take care of the grass. Mr. Nisbet asked if the street at the end of Tiffin would be opened up. Mr. Sandlin stated it wOI~ld be up to the City to do with it as they choose. The Chairman acknowledged Mr. Claude Morrison, Commission member, who just came in at 7:25 P.M. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop, to approve PZ 78-23 subject to the 1500 sq. ft. minimum floor space. Motion carried 3-0, with M~. Morrison abstaining since he just came in. PS 78-31 APPROVED Request of J.B. & Mike Sandlin for preliminary plat of Northridge Addition. Mr. Sandlin also presented this request to the Commission. He stated that there was nothing in the Engineer1s letter that he did not agree with. . Mr. Britton asked Mr. Sandlin if he would be willing to give an easement so there could be a sidewalk built. Mr. Sandlin agreed to this. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in oposition to this request. Mr. Waldrop moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve subject to the Engineer's comments. Motion carried 4-0. PZ ï8-24 APPROVED Request of Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc. & D.D. Albers to rezone approximately 2.245 acres of land out of the W.W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from its present classification of Commercial to a proposed classification of Commercial-Specific Use-Mixed Drinks. This property is located on Booth Calloway Road between Loop 820 Acess Road and Bedford-Euless Rd. Mr. Richard Clark with Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc. presented this request. He stated Red Lobster Inns were owned by General Mills. He said there were 237 restaurants in 33 states, and they are all open from 11:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday, and till 11:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday. He stated they were Family . . . . ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 oriented, and this is the reason for wanting the zoning for Mixed Drinks. He stated that Mixed Drinks only make up 10% of their sales, but even though its only 10%, the family will come-they sell say-5 dinners with the father ordering a drink. He stated their statistics show there is a need for their restaurant in North Richland Hills. Mr. Grubb asked if the IIInnll referred to a motel. Mr. Clark stated it did not; they are restaurants. The Chairman asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor or in opposition to this request. PS 78~20 APPROVED PS 78-21 APPROVED Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop, to approve. Motion carried 4-0. Request of Virgil Hume for preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1, A.G. Walker Addition. Request of Virgil Hume for final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, A.G. Walker Addition. Mr. Virgil Hume stated he has a business at 7125 Grapevine Highway and he wishes to build a two-story building next to the existing structure. He said there would be office spaces on the top floor and a TV repair on the botton floor~ . Mrt Grubb asked if he had any objections to the Engineer~s letter. Mr. Hume stated he did not. Mr, Britton asked Mr. Hume if he intended to put the money for future curb and gutter in Escrow or if he wanted a letter of covenant. Mr. Hume asked how the covenant worked. Mr. Britton stated if he chose to have the covenant, it would be a lein against the property until it is paid, and it would be whatever the price would be when the work is done, whereas, if you put the money in Escrow, it would be the price of today. Mr. Hume asked how long he would have to pay the covenant., . . . ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 Mr. Britton stated the date for the road con- struction is January 1, 1979. He stated it would be cheaper for Mr. Hume to pay the Escrow. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this request. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop to approve PS 78-20 subject to the Engineer1s letter. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-21 subject to the Engineer1s letter. Motion carried 4-0. PS 78-30 APPROVED Request of Colony Homes for final plat of Windcrest Addition. Mr. Steve Cavender with Colony Homes and Jim Martin with Carter & Burgess presented their request to the Commission. Mr. Cavender stated they could concur~ with all the requirements in the Engineerts letter. Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Martin if there was some reason why there had been so many errors and so long in bringing it to the Commission. MrM Martin stated there were three sub-divisions came together at one time. He stated each one thought the other one would take care of the sewer lines, easements, etc. Mr, Cavender stated it had been 12 months ago that they started on this addition. Mr, Britton stated he had a meeting with Steve, Jim, Dick Perkins, and some of the other Engineers and believe it all can be worked out by the time the plat goes to the City Council. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this re- quest~ Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to approve subject to the Engineer~s letter. Motion carried 4-0~ ~ . Page 6 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 PS 78-32 APPROVED Request of L.E. Merrell & D.M. Bradford for preliminary plat of Lots 11 & 12, Block 23, Clearview Addition. PS 78-33 APPROVED Request of L.E. Merrell & D.M. Bradford for final plat of Lots 11 & 12, Block 23, Clearview Addition. Mr. Walter Elliott with Elliott & Hughes pre- sented this request. He stated #5 of the Engineer's letter-will submit proper data to show pipes. He stated he understood that the City has no immediate plans for curb and gutter, so he said he had spoken to Mr. Britton and found out that they could put the money in Escrow or have a letter of covenant. Mr. Elliott said the water and sewer will be paid. He stated the Developers were present if the Commission had any questions they wanted to ask~ them. Mr. Waldrop asked Mr. Elliott what kind of business will be on this property. . Mr. Elliott stated that on Lot 11 will be a ~ Beauty Shop, but they have no plans as yet for anything on Lot 12. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this request. Mr~ Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop, to approve PS 78~3¿ subject to the Engineer1s letter.. Motion carried 4~O. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-33 subject to the EngineerJs letter~ Motion carried 4-0. PS 78-34 TABLED Request of Robert C. Courtney for final plat of Kingswood Estates, Section IIs Mr. Bob Courtney stated they agree with all the Engineer's comments except one, and have corrected this one according to the Engineer's letter. He also stated that pertaining to the sewer, they are trying to guarantee the City and the sub- divider with proper fall lines. . . . . Page 7 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 VACATION OF GREEN OAKS ESTATES APPROVED PS 78-35 TABLED ~ Mr. Grubb stated there sure looks like a lot of comments to be corrected. Mr. Courtney stated they all have been met ex- cept #10 on these new plans. Mr. Britton stated that due to the nature of the request and since he nor Dick Perkins have seen any corrected plans, he would request the Commission TABLE this until such time as all requirements are met. Mr. Courtney agreed. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Waldrop, to table this request, giving Mr. Courtney time to get all the requirements done. Motion carried 4-0. Request of Watston Investment Corporation to vacate Green Oaks Estates tract in order that this tract of land may be replatted as Londonderry Addition. Request of Watson Investment Corporation for final plat of Londonderry Addition. Mr. Jim Williams Farrington & Associates, pre- sented these requests. He stated they want to request this vacation so they can name this tract Londonderry Addition. Mr. Waldrop moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison to vacate Green Oaks Estates. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Williams stated that there were several comments from the Engineer. He said he could not find the error in #10. Mr. Britton stated it should have been for Lot 20 instead of Lot 21. Mr. Grubb stated he felt it might be well to TABLE this, since there were so many comments that need to be corrected. Mr. Williams stated he felt sure they could be corrected by the time it goes to the City Council. Mr. Britton stated that unless they could furnish the corrected plat within 4 or 5 days, he would not save any time. It would be better to TABLE this request. . . . ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes May 11, 1978 Mr. Walter Elliott with Elliott & Hughes Engineers asked to speak. He stated he had worked on this plat for Watson Investment and was never paid. He stated he was not aware they had hired another Engineer to finish the job. He stated he hoped Mr. Williams got paid for his work. M~. Elliott stated he plans to file suit. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to TABLE PS 78-35. Motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE TO ZONING ORDINANCE APPROVED Mr. Britton stated this change restricts all the zoning to not less than 1500 sq. ft. living area. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve and to put a copy of this ordinance as a matter of record with the minutes. Motion carried 4-0. DISCUSSION Mrs. Shaunty stated she felt the two meetings a month were unnecessare.1 She said with so many of the members being absent, she felt the need to go back to one meeting a month even if it did last a long time. Mr. Britton stated it wasn1t the long meetings that he had in mind when he set two meetings a month, it was to benefit the builders. Mr~ Morrison stated he knew the problem since he has to get building permits from time to time in other cities. He said if he doi~~'t hit the p & Z and City Council just right, he could have to wait two months. He said land is too expensive to let stand waiting on permits, etc. Mr. Britton stated he felt that since Mr. Wood and Mr. Waldrop were resigning, the City Council would get some to fill the vacancies that would be able to come regularly~ ADJOURNMENT Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to adjourn at 8:20 P.M~ ~~~~~~~~ CHAIRMAN, PLA NING D ZONING MISSION SE .,. ./0. . It e e ~ ORDINANCE NO. AN ORJINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 179, ZONING ORDINANCE; DELETING 1-F-9-13 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT; AMENDING THE MINIMUM LIVING AREA WITHIN AGRICULTURAL, I-F-8 AND 1-F-9-S ZONING DISTRICTS. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 179, be and the same is hereby amended as follows: So much of the last sentence on page 3 as reads ftREQUIRING A MINIMUM OF TWELVE HUNDRED SQUARE FEET LIVING AREA IN DWELLING UNITS IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTSllis amended to read IIREQUIRING A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE FEET LIVING AREA FOR DWELLINGS IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS". ARTICLE III Section 1, page 6, line 2: 1-F-9-13, HONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT" is hereby deleted. ARTICLE XI This article is amended by adding Section 5. FIFTEEN HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE FEET SHALL BE THE MINIMUM LIVING AREA OF THE DWELLING UNIT. ARTICLE XIV III-F-9-13 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT" is hereby deleted. So much of Section 8, ARTICLE XIV, page 50, line 8, as reads IINOT LESS THAN THIRTEEN HUNDRED (1,300) SQUARE FEETII is amended to read IINOT LESS THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE FEETII. ARTICLE XV Section 8 ;s amended to read IIFIFTEEN HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE FEET SHALL BE THE ~1INIMUM LIVING AREA OF THE DWELLING UNIT. II ARTICLE XVII Section 8, Area of Dwelling is amended by adding the following sentence: Fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet shall be the minimum living area for single family dwellings constructed within this land use district. 'fÞ" ..' I. e -- e -- ARTICLE XVIII Section 9, Area of Dwelling or Living Unit is amended to read as follows: The minimum living area for single family dwellings shall be fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet. The minimum living area for two-family dwellings shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet for each dwelling unit. In multiple family dwellings the average square footage of all living units within each bUilding shall be not less than seven hundred-fifty (750) square feet per living unit. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF ,A.D., 1978. APPROVED: DICK FARAM, MAYOR ATTEST: JEANETTE MOORE, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: REX MCENTIRE, CITY ATTORNEY