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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1977-03-24 Minutes . CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24,1977 PZ 77-5 APPROVED . PZ 77-6 APPROVED . ~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, 7301 N. E. LOOP 820, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1977 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 VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Mary Jo Shaunty Darrell Wood Jesse Range Thad Biard Forrest Grubb CITY STAFF DIR. OF PUBLIC WORKS Ray H. Britton P & Z CLERK Barbara Sells Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 5-0. Request of Reaves Royal Homes, Inc. to rezone approximately 4.38 acres out of the Thomas Sprouce Survey, Abstract 1399 from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of Local Retail. This property is east of Rufe Snow Drive, approximately 164 feet north of Foster Village. Request of Reaves Royal Homes, Inc. to rezone approximately 80.29 acres out of the Thomas Sprouce Survey, Abstract 1399 from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of 1F-9-15 One Family Dwelling. This property is located between Douglas Lane and Rufe Snow Drive, directly north of Foster Village. Mr. Walter A. Elliott, Jr., of'Elliott & Hughes, Inc. represented Mr. Reaves. Mr. Elliott asked that they be allowed to present PZ 77-5 and PZ 77-6 jointly. Mr. Elliott said Mr. Reaves had developed some 25 sub- divisions and built approximately 2,000 homes in the Hurst-Bedford-Euless Area. Mr. Reaves is currently developing Bedford Heights in Bedford, Bear Creek Es- tates in Euless, and Billy Creek in Hurst. Mr. Elliott showed slides of homes Mr. Reaves had constructed in different areas of the Mid-Cities. Mr. Elliott said they planned to build 248 homes and the homes would be in the $50,000.00 range. Mr. Elliott added they plan- ned to build another 200 homes across Rufe Snow in Watauga. Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. John R. Horton. Mr. Horton said he has studied the needs of this area in regards to shopping. He stated the nearest shopping to the 4.7 acres Mr. Reaves is asking for Local Retail Zoning is approximately 450 feet down ~ . Page 2 P & Z Minutes March 24, 1977 PZ 77-5 PZ 77-6 APPROVED Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Horton said the need for additional shopping will increase with the com- pletion of the new homes Mr. Reaves will be build- ing. ~r. Horton showed a drawing of the proposed shopping mall, with parking spaces drawn in accord- ance to the city's ordinance. Mr. Horton said the exterior of the mall will blend with the exterior of the homes. He said the mall will contain 6100 square feet, with several step down levels. Mr. Horton stated they feel the mall will be a real asset to the community. Mr. Range asked what type of Local Retail? Mr. Horton replied it was difficult to answer at this stage, but probably small shops, etc. and a grocery store. Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Reaves what size home he planned to build? Mr. Reaves replied he would build individ- ually designed homes with a minimum square footage of 1500. . Mr. Wood asked about the water pressure in Foster Village? Mr. Britton said a new larger main was be- ing installed and he thought it would be sufficient. Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. B. J. Reaves, president of Reaves Royal Homes, Inc. and owner of the property being considered for rezoning. Mr. Reaves said he is most anxious to get this subdivision started. He said he has funds available for the first 70 homes. He said he felt there would be a real need for the Local Retail because of the number of new homes he would be buildinq in the area. Mr. Elliott stated they planned to complete the pre- liminary plat for the entire development in time to be placed on the April Agenda. He said they hoped to complete the final plat for Phase I for the first 70 houses in time to be placed on the May Agenda. Mr. Grubb asked Mr. Reaves if he intended to build all the homes? Mr. Reaves said he would build most of the homes and probably sell a few lots to other builders with the deed restriction that the house could not be smaller than 1500 square feet. Harry Hanson - Rt. 1, Box 1797 Mr. Hanson said his property adjoins Mr. Reaves' pro- perty and he is in favor of the change in zoning. . Cecil Brewer Mr. Brewer asked what the city planned to do in re- gards to sewer in this area? Mr. Britton answered the city is presently installing additional sewer lines in this area and there should be no problem ~ Page 3 P & Z Minutes March 24, 1977 . PZ 77-5 & PZ 77-6 APPROVED with the sewer. After discussion by the Board, Mr. Biard moved, seconded by Mr. Grubb to approve PZ 77-5. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Wood moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve PZ 77-6. Motion carried 5-0. PS 77-8 APPROVED Request of R. N. Horton for preliminary plat of Emerald Hills, Phase II. This property is contiguous to Emerald Hills and south of La Casita Mobile Home Park. Mr. David Pulliam, Farrington & Associates, repre- sented Mr. R. N. Horton. Mr. Pulliam said Mr. Horton planned to build 128 homes. He said additional access would be provided for the existing Emerald Hills by way of Mockingbird Lane. Mr. Pulliam stated water service would come from La Casita Mobile Home Park and the sewer would run east parrallel with the TESCO easement. . Mr. Grubb said some of the lots appeared very small and extremely narrow. Mr. Pulliam said they would revise Lot 12, Block 5. Mr. Britton stated he be- lieved they would be able to comply with the 20% depth for the back yard, if not this problem could be worked out at a later time. Mr. Pulliam stated he felt item #7 in the engineer's letter was an undue and unjust requirement to place on Mr. Horton; however, they would meet the require- ment if necessary. Mr. Grubb asked what size houses, will Mr. Horton be building? Mr. Pulliam said he not know exactly, but the minimum size would be 1200 square feet and size of the houses would vary with the different shaped lots. He felt the houses would be in the 1200 to 1400 foot range. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve PS 77-8. Motion carried 5-0. (Preliminary plat contingent on City Council's approval of zoning, March 28th) PS 77-9 APPROVED Request of J. C. Taylor for preliminary and final plat of Lots A and B, Block 11-B, Richland Terrace Addition. . Mr. J. C. Taylor presented this request. Mr. Taylor said he wanted this property platted because he wishes to build two commercial build- ings in a few years. He said he had received a ~ Page 4 P & Z Minutes March 24, 1977 . PS 77-9 APPROVED copy of the engineer's letter; therefore, he was aware of the pro-rata charge and was willing to pay the charge. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Range to approve PS 77-9. Motion carried 5-0. PZ 77-4 APPROVED Request of Northeast Construction Co. to rezone approximately 49.2 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606 from its present classification of Multiple Family Dwelling to a proposed classi- fication of IF-8 One Family Dwelling. This property fronts on Holiday Lane and is north of Richland High School. . Mr. J. B. Sandlin, President of Northeast Construction Co., presented this request. Mr. Sandlin said the land from Loop 820 to Watauga Road has long been known as IINo Man's Landll. Mr. Sandlin stated part of this land had been owned by the Mormon Church for many years, until he recently purchased it. He said he has been developing property in the North Richland Hills area for 15 years using the word IIHolidayll as his trade- mark. He said he would like to use the name Holiday West for this addition, in view of the fact, it will connect with Holiday North, an addition he developed a number of years ago. He said the only undesirable thing about developing this area is that a portion of it will back up to the school's parking lot. Mr. Sandlin said he thought he could eliminate this problem by erecting a sight barring fence along the back of the parking lot. Mr. Sandlin said he realized he could develop this area with IF-9 zoning without rezoning. He stated the only reason he was asking for IF-8 zon- ing was because he would lose 15 lots if he had to comply with the IF-9 minimum lot size of 9,500 square feet. Mr. Sandlin stated it would not be financially feasible to develop this area, if he lost these 15 lots. He said he would be building houses with bet- ween 1700 and 2100 square feet with a deed restriction of a minimum of 1500 square feet. Mrs. Shaunty stated she thought a subdivision would be a lot better than apartments. After discussion by the Board, Mr. Wood moved, second- ed by Mr. Biard to approve PZ 77-4. Motion carried 5-0. PS 77-10 APPROVED Request of Northeast Construction Co. for preliminary plat of Holiday West Addition. This property fronts on Holiday Lane and is north of the Richland High School. . Mr. J. B. Sandlin, Allan Hamm and Doug Long presented ~ Page 5 P & Z Minutes March 24, 1977 . PS 77-10 APPROVED this request jointly. Mr. Long discussed the engi- neer's letter. #1 Lot 5 & 6, Block 10 were designed in this manner to avoid having a sharp curve at the intersection. #2 Metes and bounds will be shown on the final plat. #3 This was an oversight. #4 Ease- ments will be shown on the final plat. #5 The 5' utility easements will be shown on the final plat. #6 & #7 The drainage problems and areas will be tied down on the final after we have had additional time to study the problem. #8 The property is easier to maintain and landscape if only the bottom of drain- age ditch is concreted, but we will comply if nec- essary. #9 We will shift or add another fire hydrant on our final plat. #10 No opposition. #11 The city will provide the gate valves and the developer will be responsible for installing. #12 Again we feel a con- crete bottom is easier to maintain than an entire con- crete ditch. In the past we have put in railroad cross ties in the slope, which landscaped very nicely. Mr. Britton requested that the street shown as Meadow View be changed to Reynolds Drive, and the street shown as Sunny Meadow be changed as we have a sub- division with that name. Mr. Britton said he tried numerous times to reach Mr. Long concerning item #10 in the engineer's letter. There was much discussion between Mr. Britton, Mr. Hamm, Mr. Sandlin and the Board whether or not Lewis Lane was a dedicated street or private street, in regards, to the City's Master Plan. Mr. Hamm said this was a very marginal deal and if they were forced to comply with the City's Master Plan, they would have to build apartments or sell the land. After additional discussion on item #10, Mr. Britton suggested that Mr. Hamm and Mr. Sandlin meet with the City Manager and Dick Perkins to settle the item of discussion. . Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve PS 77-10 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. PS 77-11 TABLED Request of Torpedo Finance, Inc. (Hudiburg Chevrolet) to replat Lots 7-R, 8-R, 9-R, 10 and 11, Block 3, Richland Terrace Addition. . APPOINTMENT TO APRIL 11th and 25th COUNCIL MEETINGS OLD BUSINESS This request was tabled because there was not anyone present to present the request, the commission voted to table this request until April 28th. Mr. Grubb will attend the April 25th meeting. Mr. Range will attend the April 11th meeting. NONE . . . Page 6 P & Z Minutes Ma rch 24, 1977 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. t .fJ'f~ ¡J -- ~9 SECRETARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION M7 ~ ISSION