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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1978-09-28 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 28, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:37 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBERS Mary Jo Shaunty Forrest Grubb Warren Eckhardt Arthur Murnan Claude Morrison CITY STAFF PRESENT: DIRECTOR OF P.W. CLERK Ray H. Britton Wanda Calvert CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1978 Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Eckhardt and Mr. Murnan abstaining since they were not present at this meeting. . CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1978 Mr. Murnan moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Morrison abstaining since he was not present at this meeting. NEW BUSINESS PZ 78-32 TABLED Request of the City of North Richland Hills to rezone Block 1, Northridge Addition, from its present classification of Planned Development to a proposed classification of Planned Development- Town Houses. This property is located on Northridge Blvd. between Harwood Road and Lynda Street. Mr. Britton stated this request pertains to the rezoning of some land that was zoned P.O. A portion of this land was sold to build single family homes. This rezoning is just a formality, changing it from P.O. to P.O.-Town Houses, but the owner, Mr. Sandlin, has requested this be TABLED in- definitely since they want to come in later with a different zoning request. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to TABLE PZ 78-32 indefinitely as requested. Motion carried 5-0. . ~ Page 2 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 . PZ 78-33 Request of the City of North Richland Hills to rezone Lot 1, Block 2, and Block 4, Northridge Addition, from its present classification of Planned Development to a proposed classification of Multiple Family. This property is located on Harwood Road, East of Northridge Blvd. Mr. Britton stated this is another portion of the Planned Development. This is the portion where the apartments are located. This need for rezoning was requested by the City Council. They felt that since the property that was originally Planned Dev- elopment had been split, we should rezone it to Multiple Family. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against this request. Mr. Jim Conkle, 5213 Bob Drive, stated he wants to know the difference in P.O. and Multiple Family. . Mr. Britton stated the Developer of a cer- tain piece of property has specific plans for it including building elevations, etc. The area we previously discussed was planned to have Townhouses on it, but was never carried out. This Multiple Family zoning applies to apartments so the City Council is just wanting to change it from Planned Development to Multiple Family. Mr. Conkle asked exactly where this pro- perty in question is located. Mr. Britton stated it is where the apts. and tennis courts are now located. He said the property plans to stay as is. The property to the East and North of this was sold for s tngl e fami'ly res idences and the Ci ty Counci 1 wants the zoning changed from Planned Dev- elopment to Multiple Family. Ruth Stafford asked Mr. Britton what changes would be made. . Mr. Britton stated there would be no changes.. This rezoning is just a formality. Mr. Murnan moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PZ 78-33. Motion carried 5-0. . . . ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 PZ 78-34 APPROVED Request of Alco Dev. Co. to rezone approximately .949 acres of land out of the Mahaly Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, Tract 6, from its present classification of IF-12-0ne Family Dwelling to a proposed classification of IF-9-0ne Family Dwelling with a stipulation of 1500 sq. ft.minimum floor space. This property is located on Bewley Street, North of Diamond Oaks South. Mr. Delbert Stembridge represented Alco Dev. Co. in their zoning request. He stated his client wishes to get one more lot out of his land. He said this piece of property has several easements on it, and he could more successfully use it with this zoning. Mr. Stembridge stated that the property is pretty close to the flood plane, but is not in it. Mr. Grubb asked what the zoning was in this area. Mr. Britton stated it was IF-12 and along Wendell, it is IF-9. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against this request. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PZ 78-34. Motion carried 5-0. PZ 78-35 APPROVED Request of Glenn Buckner to rezone Tract A, Block 5, Glenann Addition from its present classification of Local Retail to a proposed classification of 2F-9-·Two Family Dwelling. This property is located on Amundson Road, south of the railroad track. PS 78-78 APPROVED Request of Glenn Buckner for replat of Tract A, Block 5, Glenann Addition. Mr. Glenn Buckner presented his requests to the Commission. He stated this is a small tract of land that he wants to build some nice duplexes on. He stated with the present zoning of Local Retail, he could build apart- ments, 4-plexes or businesses. He said he doesn I,t 1 i ke apartments. He stated when he had it zoned Local Retail, he had thought some 7-11 type store and a barber shop, etc. would come in there, but after 4 years, he has about given up on that. He said he feels ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 . he needs to utilize the land. It is too expensive to let it lie there. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against these re- quests. Mr. Dick Berthiaume, 8409 Randy Dr., asked Mr. Buckner if this is the piece of land that is being used as a park. Mr. Buckner stated it is. Mr. Berthiaume stated when he bought his home from Mr. Collard, he was told this area was dedicated for a park. . Mr. Buckner stated Mr. Collard was his partner then, and there was not an agree- ment of that. He stated he put some swing sets and teter toters on it for children to play when he had his sales office there. His office was there approximately 2 years and he has never moved the playground equipment. Mr. Buckner asked Mr. Berthiaume what the man's name was he bought his house from. Mr. Berthiaume stated he bought it from Gary Collard, Mr. Buckner stated Gary Collard was the son of Jack Collard, his partner, and Gary had no dealings with him. Mr. Buckner stated he was the one who sold the lots, not his partner nor Gary Collard. Mr. Buckner stated the units he wishes to build are to be 2200 sq. ft. per unit, 1100 per side with a carport in the rear. He said the driveway will be in the rear and the entrance on Amundson. Mrt Berthiaume asked what we were going to do about restrictions in this area. Mr. Grubb stated that the P & Z Commission has no control over deed restrictions. . Mr. Larry Haynes, 8400 Randy, asked why Mr. Buckner doesn~t build 1500 sq. ft. single family homes instead of duplexes. He said he had rather take his chances with Local Retail, because no business can make a living there. . . . ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 * 40¢ to 41¢ Mr. Buckner stated he would assure them these would be plush apartments. Mr. Grubb stated the present rental scale is *$40 to $41 per foot. Mr. Buckner stated that might be a little high. He said these would rent for about $350 to $400 per month and he would pay the water. Mr. Grubb stated the old days were over where duplex renters were of the lower class. He said they have to be middle to upper class to afford them. He stated he did not think they would have a problem of this. Mr. Eckhardt asked if Mr. Buckner plans to sell or rent them. Mr. Buckner stated he plans to rent them, but he will maintain them. Mr. Haynes stated he has some names that are against this request. The Chairman asked Mrs. Calvert how many property owners were contacted. Mrs. Calvert stated there were 17. Mr. Larry McLain asked what kind of structures they would be. Mr. Buckner stated they will be brick just like his home.. Mr. McLain stated it looked to him like one of them would not have a front yard. Mr. Buckner stated there would be a front yard on all of them. He said there has to be a 25ft. building line. Mr. Buckner stated it will be a good place to live since it is close to the schools. Mr. McLain stated they already have a traffic problem in their area. Mr. Buckner stated he is only going to have 6 families, but if he doesnlt get this request, he will build apartments on this property. ~ Page 6 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 . Mr. David Rhoads asked Mr. Buckner why he doesn't build single family homes. Mr. Buckner stated it would not be feasable. There would be no back yard. Mr. Rhoads asked how many single family homes could be built on this property. Mr. Buckner stated possibly one. He said he hated to tear up the kid IS play ground, but he has to do something with the land since land and taxes are so high. Mr. Rhoads asked Mr. Britton if we were still under the water rationing. He said he could not see why the City would allow more duplexes when we are so short on water. . Mr. Britton stated he did not want to say for sure, but if things go as scheduled, it should only be about 10 more days till the rationing will be over. He stated the builders are restricted to 10 building permits per month and they can not be finaled for at least 120 days. Mr. Grubb stated he lives in North Richland Hills and he understands the problem. He said he does not like to have to stay up till midnight watering, but he does. Mr. Herb Hodges, living in Glenann Addition, asked i-f the Commission plans to vote on the replat at the same time as the zoning request. He s-tated he was opposed to the duplexes. He said if it is not suitable for single family, how could it be suit- able for 6 families. Mr. Hodge asked if it would have any restrictions. He said in Glenann Addition, they are not allowed to park boats in the front, etc. Mr. Buckner stated he would put the same restrictions on them as in Glenann. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PZ 78-35. Motion carried 5-0. . Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-78 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 5-0. . . . ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 PS 78-75 APPROVED PS 78-76 APPROVED Request of James L. Park for preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 32, College Hill Addn. Request of James L. Park for final plat of Lot 1, Block 32, College Hill Addition. Mr. Eddie Cheatam, Consulting Engineer, represented Mr. Parks in his request. Mr. Grubb asked about #1 comment in the Engineer~s letter pertaining to fire coverage. He stated he is not in favor of passing any more of these requests until all the comments of the Engineerls letter are met. Mr. Eckhardt stated if Mr. Parks agreed to meet the Engineerls requirements, he is in favor of granting these requests. Mr. Britton stated he has been assured by Mr. Parks that they will do whatever the Engineerls letter said needed to be done. Mr. Grubb asked how soon this would be accomplished. Mr. Britton stated soon as the City Council approves or waives these requirements. Mr. Murnan asked if they are waiting until after the City Council hears it before they agree. Mr. Cheatham stated they will meet all the requirements. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against these re- quests. Mr. Grubb moved to reject PS 78-75. This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-75 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Grubb voting against. Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-76 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Grubb voting against. ~ Page 8 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 . PS 78-77 APPROVED Request of South Central Oil Company for replat of Lots 14 & 15, Edgley Addition. Mr. Joseph Demetree, proposed buyer of the property in question, represented South Central Oil Company in their re- quest for replat. He stated the owners were unable to attend and requested he represent them. Mr. Britton stated this is an old service station that has been built over the pro- perty lines, and they want to remodel and have a muffler shop. A place where you can have your muffler replaced in 15 minutes or less. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against this re- quest. Mr. Murnan moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to approve PS 78-77. 'Motion carried 5-0. . PS 78-79 APPROVED Request of First Church of Christ Scientist of Richland Hills for preliminñry plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Somerset Addition, 2nd Filing. Request of First Church of Christ Scientist of Richland Hills for final plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Somerset Addition, 2nd Filing. Mr. Gary Teague presented these requests. He stated that #1 in the Engineer's letter pertaining to the adjacent property owners names on the plat, they will fix; #2 He stated they came down to the City Hall and looked in the plat book and decided since LaQuinta was in Somerset Addition, they would go with that name rather than North Richland Hills Station Addition which is the Post Office. He said he felt the name Somer- set is more appropriate, but they will change it. PS 78-80 APPROVED Mr. Britton stated the property between this property and the Post Office has been platted as North Richland Hills Addition, but has not been recorded, and that is why it was not in the plat book. . Mr. Teague stated #3 pertaining to adequate fire protection will be taken care of. #4 & 5 - the pro rata share will be payed. . . . ~ Page 9 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against these requests. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Murnan, to approve PS 78-79 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison, to approve PS 78-80 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 5-0. PS 78-81 APPROVED Request of Jewelcor, Inc. for preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Edison Jewelry Addition. PS 78-82 APPROVED Request of Jewelcor, Inc. for final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Edison Jewelry Addition. Mr. Tim Truman, Attorney for Jewelcor, Inc. brought with him Mr. Len Walker, V.P. of Jewelcor, and Norman Harper, Consulting Engineer for Goodson & Assoc. Mr. Truman stated Jewelcor is a Parent Company of Edisons Jewelry. He stated they plan to build an Edisons Retail Outlet across from Sanger Harris. Mr. Truman stated he would like to go over the Engineerls letter and discuss the comments individually, starting from the bottom; #8-We agree to do; #7- pertaining to fire protection-we feel that Mr~ Perkins did not' take into consideration that the store will have a sprinkler system, but we will do whatever is necessary'; #6- No problem; #4-No problem; Skip # 2 & 3; #1- Mr. Truman stated when Edisons originally came to the City to see what would be re- quired, they were informed that they would need a 37 ft. street with a 50 ft. R.O.W. They then went out and negotiated to buy the 50 ft. Now the Engineer says we need 60 ft. R.O.W. Mr. Truman stated they went to the property owners again and asked them if they would give a 5 ft. easement; #2 & 3- Mr. Truman stated when they first talked to the City, they were given the O.K. to have a 37 ft. street, but now the Engineer feels it necessary to have a 41 ft. street. He stated he does not feel this i's necessary. Mr. Britton stated that at first Mr. Perkins had thought a 37 ft. street with a 50 ft. R.O.W. would be sufficient, but after further ~ Page 10 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 . study of the traffic situation, plus the large truck traffic that would be coming in and out, the 41 ft. street would be more able to handle the flow of traffic. Mr. Britton stated there will be signal light and turning lanes installed. He stated the traffic from 820 would prob- ably come through that area to miss the traffic congestion at 820 and Grapevine Highway. Mr. Truman stated he did not necessarily agree. He stated he did not see a prob- lem with the trucks coming in. He said the asphalt costs $5.85 per sq. yard and this would make a greater expense for them. Mr.' Truman asked Mr. Britton how many lanes there would be. Mr. Britton stated there would be three lanes with one being a turning lane. He said a 31 or 37 ft. street would be a secondary collector and a 41 ft. is a primary collector street. This street would have three lanes-13 ft. wide. . Mr. Harper asked how about 11 to 12 ft. wide lanes~ Mr. Britton stated you could use a 10 ft. wide lane, but it is dangerous. He said) 12 ft. is more desirable. Mr. Truman asked why couldn't they have 3 lanes with the 37 ft. street. Mr. Britton stated they could, but i·t would take the entire street for a truck to turn. Mr. Walker stated they would have no more than 9 deliveries in a 16 hour period. Mr. Grubb asked if they did not go with the 41 ft. street, they would not have three lanes. Mr. Britton stated Edison Drive and Riviera Drive will form a T, and this would move the flow of traffic in this area. . Mr. Walker stated this extension would be a tremendous expense. . . . ~ Page 11 P & Z Minutes September 28, 1978 Mr. Britton stated the Ordinance does not require them to extend the street past their property line. Mr. Truman said if 37 ft. is standard and 41 ft. is required for the traffic, they feel the 37 ft. would be sufficient. Mr. Grubb stated the City and the Com- mission are very proud to have Edisons come to our City, but if you put in the 37 ft. street, you will have the same problem as K-Mart. When you go there, you just take your life in your own hands. Mr. Britton stated they have the same type problem on Maplewood, close to the High school. Mr. Walker stated they will have an entrance on Grapevine Highway that will be used. He asked Mr. Britton if he would be in favor of them putting those bumpers across the street to slow the traffic down. Mr. Britton stated he would. Mr. Truman stated if the City wants to en- courage the flow of traffic through there, then the City should bear their part of the expense. Mr~ Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PS 78~81 subject to the Engineerls letter. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Morrison moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PS 78-82 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:22 P.M. ~ . ¿<.J ctltau/ft-t!, CHAIRMAN, PLNNING AND ZONIN OMMISSION S