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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1976-08-26 Minutes ~ . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, 7301 N.E. LOOP 820, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1976. 'CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called tb order at 7:30 P.M. by the chairwoman, Mary Jo Shaunty. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Mary Jo Shaunty Jesse Range Thad Biard Forrest Grubb ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN CITY STAFF: DIR. OF PLANNING CLERK Darrell Wood Ray H. Britton Pauline Spain CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 22, 1976 MEETING Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve the minutes as written. . MR. WOOD CAME IN AT 7:33 P.M. NEW BUSINESS PS 76-10 REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HELFMAN ADDITION. . Mr. David Hughes, Elliott & Hughes Consulting Engineers, 1004 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, Tex. Mr. Hughes represented Helfman Addition and stated they have a 1.8 acre tract located at Booth Calloway Rd., Blackman Dr., and Loop 820. Mr. Helfman does at this time have a business at this location. In platting process he will install water lines, sanitary sewer improvements, curb and gutter and he , in joint venture with the church, will construct in it1s entirety Blackman Drive. We have no problems with the engineer1s letter of August 16, 1976. Mr. Range asked the correct right-of-way on Booth Calloway Road. Mr. Hughes said, believe it1s 201. We thought it was 251. We will have to change the plat to reflect additional 101 dedication for right-of-way. Mr. Grubb asked about the letter of July 14. Mr. Hughes answered by saying they had originally planned to be on the July agenda. They weren1t ready therefore they did not get the letter. . Page 2 Minutes P & Z August 26, 1976 PS 76-12 TABLED PZ 76-11 . . ~ Mr. Hughes stated the job was sent to their office at the request of the staff in order to bring this into comforming use and try to rectify a rather undesirable situation. It was not until today that I had indication from my client to dedicate an additional right- of-way. Aftèr discussion by the commission members, Mr. Biard moved, seconded by Mr. Range to approve PS 76-10 subject to engineerls letter. Motion carried 5-0. Request of Chester Wheeless for replat of Fossil Creek Trails Addition, Lots 8R-llR, Blk.8. This request was first placed at the end of the agenda as Mr. Wheeless was not here. Mr. Wheeless did not come to the meeting; therefore the commission voted to table this request until September 22, 1976. Request of Joe D. Crane to rezone Lot C, Calloway Acres from it's present classification of Multiple Family to a proposed classification of Commercial. This property is located at Glenview Drive and Parchman Street. Mr. Joe D. Crane, 6409 Heidelburg Court This property is across from-the church. I would like to build a commercial building on this property. I will not be open on Saturday or Sunday. I will have no retail service and all trucks will be kept in the back yard behind a fence. Mr. Wood asked how long he had owned this property and what type business he had. Mr. Crane answered, four months and he is an electrical contractor, mostly new homes. Mr. Wood asked IIYou bought the property to use for your own business?1I Mr. Crane, yes, I hope to build a 401 X 70· or 40' X 801 building. My office is currently down the street. I talked to the property owners next door and they were not opposed. Mr. Dicki,nson-L-4lQO_-ºa~ I own the two lots behind this property. I do not oppose this zoning. Mr. Grubbs said this is spot zoning. Mr. Wood stated he was against undergrading, or spot zoning, but no one here isin opposition. There were thirteen letters mailed to property owners within 200 feet. Mr. Biard stated most of the property is zoned 1 . Page 3 Minutes P & Z August 26, 1976 Multiple Family; however, no one seems to want to develop it for Multiple Family. Mr. Crane told the commission he wanted to put a nice looking building on the property. He has been looking at this property for fifteen years and there has been nothing but high weeds. PZ 76-12 ·Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Wood to approve PZ 76-11. Motion carried 5-0. Request of Mangham Airport Joint Venture to rezone 3.84 acres of the T. K. Martin Survey from itls preient classification of Industrial to a proposed classification of Industrial- Specific Use-Airport. This property is at Cardinal Lane north of the existing Mangham Airport. Request of Mangham Airport Joint Venture to rezone 86.18 acres of the L. C. Walker Survey and the T. K. Martin Survey from itls present classification of Industríal to a proposed classification of Industrial-Specific Use- Airport. This property is the existing Mangham Airport. Mr. Bill Pasteur, Mangham Airport Joint Venture, Commercial Realtor of Euless, Texas. PZ 76-13 . . We would ask if we could present both cases at same time. Both requests are for Industrial- Specific Use-Airport. We have owned the air- port for 3-1/2 years. The airport is 20 years oid. Prior to purchasing, we studied the potential; what could be developed to modernize into an airport related industrial airpark. We found it to be an unsatisfactory possibility with runway only 2500 feet. We purchased land north of existing airport thinking' this would solve the problem by enlarging the runway. We started hearings ìast December. It ended up as a political issue and we dropped the hearings in March. ~ We have raised the flight pattern from 800 feet to 1 ,000 feet above the ground. #2. We made rules and put in book form and distributed to all involved. The rules are stringent and any pilot is subject to removal for lack of compliance. #3. We involved FAA in our dilemma. We sought their guidance and professional advice. They were most cooperative in assisting us in installing a Poor Manis VASE (Visual Approach Slope Indicator). These are signs on ground adjacent to runway telling pilot 1 . Page 4- r~i nutes P & Z August 26, 1976 he is too high or too low. We installed these to keep planes coming in over residential districts as high as possible and still be safe in approach pattern. #4. We arranged with FAA to loan us a sophisticated piece of equipment; an electric operated and lighted VASE system. It can be seen a long way off and the FAA is going to help us install it. #5. At the previous hearings, we were questioned closely about what we planned to do. To explain that required a master plan. We purposely had no master plan. We were reluctant to commit ourselves to a master plan pending approval of zoning and closing of Cardinal Lane, due to the expense; however, it seems a most important concern to the citizens. We have gone ahead and made a master plan of 170 acres, assuming approval of zoning cases and closing of Cardinal Lane. #6. We have met with many residents and did ourlbest to assure them of our sincerity. They in turn have given their time, attention, suggestions and criticisms. Lastly, in order to assure the City and residents, we hired an attorney to prepare deed restrictions limiting weight of planes and runway extensions. . The City will control these restrictions. We have a great potential with this airport. It would be a tragic waste to a community if Mangham Airport is not allowed to modernize, expand and update itls facilities. Every city must have industry to bring in tax returns. We have the opportunity with Mangham Airport. To compete, Industrial Parks must have a peculiar asset. Peculiar asset is mode of transportation and - our transportation is the airport. . Mr. Troy Fuller, Commercial Realtor, Euless, Tex. . One main question asked was what will the build- ings look like and what type of businesses. It is best to show you with slides in three parts. Mr. Fuller showed slides of Addison Airport, Dallas, Texas, with a runway of 7,000 feet, com- pared to Mangham Airport with approximately 3,000 feet. 1. TYPES: There was an industrial park of 120 acres, somes businesses having a runway right into their warehouses and some buildings were offices only. They were most attractive buildings. 2. VASE SYSTEM: The lights could be clearly seen from many elevations. They were located at the side of the runway. White lights means ~ . Page 5 Minutes P & Z August 26, 1976 you are too high; red lights means you are too low and white light, red light, white light, red light means you are normal. 3. TAX REVENUE: Mr. Fuller passed a copy of tax study to each commission member, showing current tax revenue and projected revenue. We are talking about a long period of time, 10 to 15 years. Mr. Grubbs asked how long before you could start the industrial airpark? Mr. Fuller stated approximately 1-1/2 years. We have to bring in water and sewer before anything can be done. We may build some IIspecsll but with today·s money market there will not be many. Mr. Woods asked if the runway could accomodate twin engine planes. Mr. Hunter said there were a few. . Mr. David Hughes, Elliott & Hughes, Euléss, Tex. Mr. Hughes explained Cardinal Lane would be closed at the north end of existing airport with a cul-da-sac at the east and west end of the runway. Cardinal Lane would extend to the proposed Conet Drive (Martin Drive) and go West to a proposed Airport Drive. Mr. Hughes showed outline of proposed master plan for industrial airpark, including airport operations, office buildings, warehouses, one family residential and multiple family. The buildings west of the airport do not have access to the airport, but the buildings east have a taxiway giving them access to airport. There will be a drainage channel running north to south through the air- port property. This will not interfere with airport operations. Mr. Biard asked the distance to runway from the channel. Mr. Hughes said it would be 175 feet to closest point of runway. Mr. Grubb asked if Airport Drive would be for the airport only. Mr. Hughes stated they hoped in later years it would go through adjoining property to the south. Mr. Neil Adams, Adams & Keith, 301 W. Pkwy, Euless, Texas . Mr. Adams stated he would like to review the covenants pertaining to both tracts between the Trustees of Mangham Airport and the City of North Richland Hills restricting the extension on runway and maximum gross weight of aircraft not to exceed 10,500 pounds. The City has the authority to enforce these covenants. These çovenants are for 15 years or when no longer . . . ~ Page 6 Minutes P & Z August 26, 1976 ~sed as an airport. Mr. Range asked why 15 years. Mr. Adams said the owners felt it would be completely developed in that time. Mr. Adams stated he had drafted an ordinance to present to the City Council September 27, if the Planning and Zoning Board approved this zoning, to close a portion of Cardinal Lane but not until such time extension is completed and approved by your engineer. Mr. Phillip Webb - 3021 Shue Road Mr. Webb said he did not object to closing of Cardinal Lane, but would like to be assured the streets will be constructed as planned. Mr. Pasteur stated they had obtained the right-of- ways from the property owners. PZ 76-14 Mr. Wood asked if 15 years was locked in or would Airport Joint Venture be willing to extend this covenant. Mr. Pasteur said they would be willing to extend it if need be. Mr. Hunter stated they could go no further due to the lack of zoning. Mr. Range moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve PZ 76-12. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Grubb moved, seconded by Mr. Biard to approve PZ 76-13. Motion carried 5-0. Request of Warren H. Bates and Allen H. Sanders to rezone a portion of Lot lR, Block J from itls present classification of IF-9 to a pro- posed classification of Industrial. This property is a portion of Bates Container, Inc. Mr. Húghes, Elliott & Hughes, Inc. Mr. Hughes explalned the reason tor this zoning. Bates and Sanders purchased this property and moved their business to North Richland Hills. All the property was zoned Industrial except one lot. When this property was platted, this was overlooked; therefore it has to be corrected now. Mr~ Hughes told the commission the only access to this property is through the property on Davis Blvd. or across Bates Container property~ Mr. Billy Max Housewright - 6405 Davis Blvd. Mr. Housewright asked where this particular lot is located. He was shown the lot is directly ~ . Page 7 Minutes P & Z August 26, 1976 .behind his lot. Mr. Housewright owns two lots, one being zoned Industrial and the other IF-9. Mr. Housewright asked about the ditch on said lot. He stated any development of property along Davis Blvd. will be affected by the elevation of property behind. Mr. Hughes replied, saying he would discuss this with Mr. Bates and Sanders and felt they would eleminate the problem. . APPOINTMENT OF P & Z MEMBER TO COUNCIL FOR SEPT. 27 OLD BUSINESS Mrs. J.T. Warren, Davis Blvd. Mrs. Warren asked about a sight barring fence behind her property. She was told her property is zoned Industrial and according to the zoning ordinance Bates and Sanders is not required to install a fence; however, they would be con- tacted and asked if they would do same. Mr. Woods moved, seconded by Mr. Grubbs to approve PZ 76-14. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Biard will attend the September 27 Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Wood gave the decisions of the council on P & Z cases heard August 23, 1976. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. <m .QW~~ CHAIR- A - ,~LÄN NG AND ZONI CO -ISSION ING COMMISSION .