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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1978-09-26 Minutes · CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1978 · NEW BUSINESS PZ 78-36 (moved to end of agenda) PZ 78-37 DENIED · MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, OCTOBER 26, 1978 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by the Chairman, Mary Jo Shaunty, at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBER Mary Jo Shaunty Forrest Grubb Warren Eckhardt ABSENT: Claude Morrison Arthur Murnan(moved) CITY STAFF PRESENT: DIRECTOR OF P.W. CLERK Ray H. Britton Wanda Calvert Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve the minutes with one correction- on page 5 should read 40¢ to 41¢. Motion carried 3-0. The Chairman stated that November1s meeting will fall on Thanksgiving, and therefore, they need to set another date for the P & Z meeting. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to change the November meeting to the 5th Thursday, November 30. Motion carried 3-0. Request of Walker Construction Company to rezone approximately 1.2 acres of land out of the A.G. Walker Survey, Abstract 1630, Tract 4BB, from its present classification of Multiple Family to a proposed classifi- cation of Commercial. This property is located at 3928 Flory St. The Chairman moved this request to the end of the Agenda since there was no one to present this request to the Commission. Request of Alco Dev. Company to rezone approximately 1.275 acres of land out of the M. Lynch Survey, Abstract 953, Tract 6, from its present classification of 1F-12- One Family Dwelling to a proposed classi- fication of 2F-9-Two Family Dwelling. Page 2 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . This property is located north of Wendell Drive, Diamond Oaks South Addition, and East of Tourist Drive, North Hills Add. Mr. Delbert Stembridge represented Alco Dev. Co. and ~.P. Allison in this request. He stated this property is located down by the City water tank, making it unsuited for single family residences. He said they feel this property needs to be used, so they plan to put nice duplexes on it. Mr. E.P. Allison stated they have endeavored to market this area and have had no success. He said there are 4 lots facing the water tank and no one wants to buy them. He showed pictures of the property. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of this request. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of this request. . Mr. Albert L. Alford, 3508 Tourist Drive, stated he was opposed to this rezoning. Mr. James Garrett, 3509 Wendell Drive, stated he was opposed to this rezoning. Mr. Jessie Loudermilk, 6009 Tourist Drive, stated his property was adjacent to this property and he is against this request. He stated the floor space is too small. Mr~ Grubb stated the minimum floor space is 2000 sq. feet per unit. Mr. Loudermilk stated that there would be only 1000 sq. ft. per family and this would lower the living standard. He said there would be twice the need for water, sewer, police and fire protection. Mrs. Shaunty asked Mr. Allison if he plans to rent these or sell them. . Mr. Allison stated they would be individ- ually owned. Usually the person buying them lives in one side and rents out the other. ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . Mr. George H. Townsend, 3512 Tourist Dr., stated this property joins him on the south. He said he lived for 28 years on Owens Street and had rent houses all around him and that is why he moved to this area. He said they don It need any rental property in this area. Mr. Robert Fowler, 3509 Tourist Drive, stated the streets in this area are not wide enough to handle the traffic now, and this would be 8 more families and 16 more cars. PS 78-83 APPROVED Dorothy Karter, 3504 Wendell Drive, stated this is a dead end street and they have problems all the time with people not knowing it dead ends. She said their homes are valued from $40,000 to $50,000 and they do not need duplexes in this area. It would make their property depreciate. Mr. Grubb stated this request has come up before and the Planning and Zoning Commission turned it down. He said they could approve it and let the City Council decide what they think should be done about it, or we can deny it and Mr. Allison and Alco. Dev. Company can appeal it to the City Council. Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to deny PZ 78-37. Motion carried 3-0. Request of Richland Hills Church of Christ for preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 25, Snow Heights Addition. Request of Richland Hills Church of Christ for final plat of Lot 1, Block 25, Snow Heights Addition. Mr. Leon Levitt stated he was hired to do a drainage study on this property, and then was asked to do the other work. He stated there is a water service to this property off Rufe Snow Drive, but no fire protection. He said they could run a line all the way to 820 and put in 2 fire hydrants. Mr. Grubb asked if there was any fire protection on this corner. . PS 78-84 APPROVED . ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . Mr. Levitt stated there was not. Mr. Grubb stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is trying to eliminate as many Engineer·s comments as we can be- fore going to the City Council. Mr. Britton stated Mr. Perkins is recommending that you show where the water and sewer is for their·s and the City·s benefit. Mr. Levitt stated he could get the original plumber of this property to show them where the existing water and sewer lines are. The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against these requests. Mr. Britton stated the engineer and owners have had a month since they received Mr. Perkins· letter to correct these problems. . Mr. Levitt stated he felt sure the church would agree to all this, but he had not been able to meet with them. Mr. Grubb stated he was on this Church Committee and he was sure the church will give their approval on these requirements. Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to approve PS 78-83 subject to the Engineer1s letter. Motion carried 2-1 with Mrs. Shaunty voting against. PS 78-85 APPROVED Mr. Eckhardt moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb, to approve PS 78-84 subject to the Engineer1s letter. Motion carried 2-1 with Mrs. Shaunty voting against. Request of Epoch Properties, Inc. for preliminary plat of Block 1, Haystack Add. Mr. Dean Conlin with Carter and Burgess, represented Epoch Properties in their request. He stated they were presenting the entire tract in preliminary, but would final it in sections. . ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 Mr. Britton stated it looks like Mr. Perkins has given a lot of comments, but most of them should refer to the final plat. He stated #1 & #2 are in reference to the south end; #3 does need to be answered. . Mr. Conlin stated they understand they can bore Harwood Road. Mr. Britton stated #4 & #5 are required so no discussion is necessary. Mr. Grubb asked if there would be a street in here for access. Mr. Britton stated there was one to the West. He said Block 2 would be off Thousand Oaks Drive. Mr. Britton stated they would need to request the median open for Harwood Rd. Mr. Conlin stated this would be in the final construction plans. PS 78-86 APPROVED 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. Eckhardt, to approve PS 78-85 subject to the require- ments of the Engineer's letter being com- pleted by the time they present the final plat. Motion carried 3-0. Request of Regency Housing T.L.B., Inc. for final plat of Blocks 21,22,23,24, & 25, College Hill Addition. Mr. John Nall, Teague and Nall, represented Regency Housing in their request. Mr. Nall stated he met with Mr. Perkins regarding his letter on Tuesday and was in hopes Mr. Perkins could get a letter in before the P & Z meeting regarding their discussion. Mr. Nall stated he took the corrected con- struction plans to him today, but Mr. Perkins was out, so we could not get the O.K., but all the comments have been corrected. . Mr. Grubb asked if he changed Lot 7, Block 21, and Lot 8, Block 22. . Page 6 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . . PZ 78-36 DENIED . ~ Mr. Nall stated they changed the building lines. He stated Mr. Perkins will have a letter in before the November 13th City Council meeting. Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Nall how long he had had the Engineer's letter. Mr. Nall stated they probably had it 2 day studying it before he met with Mr. Perkins. He said the only thing they did not correct was the 4" water line and Mr. Perkins thought Mr. Nall had a good argu- ment. He said Mr. Perkins agreed with him on it. Mr. Grubb asked if there were any changes in the plat. Mr. Nall stated the difference would be 50 lots instead of the 51 shown on the pre- liminary. He said the construction plans have already been revised and are in Mr. Perkins' hands, but the revised final plat will not be ready for a few days. The Chairman recognized Councilman Cavanaugh who came in at 8:18 P.M. Mr. Nall stated that Mr. Perkins was afraid that P & Z would turn this request down since he had so many comments, but all have been agreed on. Mr. Britton stated the plans were received in our office on October 13th instead of the last working day of the month of Sept- ember (which is the dead line for filing) so it did not give them time to revise the plans before the P & Z meet i ng. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to approve PS 78-86 subject to the Engineer's letter. Motion carried 3-0. The Chairman asked if there was anyone pre- sent to represent Walker Construction Co. in this request. There was no one. ~ Page 7 P & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . Mr. Henry Besson, 3900 Rufe Snow Drive, asked once you zone a piece of property Commercial, can you continue to use it as a residence. Mr. Britton stated you would have to have Specific Use Zoning. Mr. Besson stated if we are going to have an Ordinance, why don't the City enforce it; if not, throw it out. Mr. Britton asked Mr. Besson what or whom did he have reference to. Mr. Besson stated there was a person in their area doing this. He said they have an old trailer there and living in it. Mr. Britton stated he knew where he was refering to and he will check into it. Mr. Besson asked what Mr. Walker plans to do if he is granted this rezoning. . Mr. Britton stated Mr. Walker told him he plans to use it for storage. Mr. Besson stated he would be opposed to thi s rezoni.ng. Mr. Edwin R. Taft, 3908 Flory, stated his property was zoned Commercial, then Multi- Family. He said he had never received one of these letters until he sued the City. He said this area around Flory is terrible. He said Mr. Henry·s place has no sewer. He said there is raw garbage and sewer, and junk cars setting around everyw'here, and Mr. Britton tells us he has neither the money nor men to even flush out the pipe in my ditch. Mr. Taft stated he couldn't get Ray Britton and the City to do anything. . Mr. Cavanaugh stated that Ray Britton is one of the finest Public Works Director anywhere. He said Mr. Britton took the City Council around the City the other day, showing places in North Richland Hills that needs work, and one of the top priorities was this area. He said to give the man credit, he is doing all he can with the money he has to work with. ~ Page 8 p & Z Minutes October 26, 1978 . Mr. Taft stated he did not mean any reflection on Mr. Britton, but why should he have to call the State Health Dept. to get anything cleaned up? Mr. Cavanaugh asked Mr. Britton if there could be anything done about this. Mr. Britton stated he would see that it is cleaned up. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Eckhardt, to deny PZ 78-36 since there was no one here to present this request. Motion carried 3-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:39 P.M. . em t:J CHAIRMAN, PLA #---- NNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .