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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1971-04-22 Minutes . . . CALL TO ORDER CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING ROLL CALL STAFF PRESENT ~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, THURS- DAY APRIL 22, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman, Wm. N. Ratcliff Motion of approval was made by Mr. Rinn, seconded by Dr. Hager. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENT: Chairman Secretary Vice Chairman Wm. N. Ratcliff Mrs. J.W. Shaunty Dr. Charles Hager Louis E. Rinn D.R. Stembridge ABSENT: None C.R. Ballenger, Director of Public Works, Betty Terrell, City Clerk ITEMS ON AGENDA FOR REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING PZ 71-5 Request of Mr. M.D. Bronaugh to rezone Lot 21, Block 1, Richaven Addition from its present classification of "IF-9 One Family Dwelling" to a proposed classification of "Local Retail". Mr. Bronaugh came forward to present his case to the Commission. Mr. Bronaugh pointed out that his lot was the only one between Colorado and Strummer that was not zoned Local Retail. He further stated that with the widening of 121, there were only eight steps from the corner of house to the highway. Mr. Bronaugh stated that he wished to remove the house on the lot, and replace it with a building from which he would operate an optical dispensing business. Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Ballenger if it would be possible to use the present structure? Mr. Ballenger stated that "only if the structure could be brought up to commercial standards, relative to wiring, fire requirements, etc". Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Ballenger if a Neighbor- hood Retail classification would cover this use? . . . NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPT ION OF NEW THOROUGHFARE PLAN PS 71-8 ~ Mr. Ballenger stated that it would if there was no processing involved. Mr. Bronaugh stated that there was no processing involved, and that Neighborhood Retail would be satis- factory with him. Mr. Ratcliff asked if there were others present to speak for the proposed zoning. Mr. Ron Brown, whose father ownes Lot 1 across the street, came forward and spoke in favor of the zoning. Mr. Ratcliff asked for those opposed to the zoning. Gerald Gotcher, owner of Lot 20 next to the property in ques- tion, stated his objection, Helen Johnson owner of rent property on lot 19 stated her objection, and Larry Smith owner of Lot 18 stated his objection... all being concerned about the increase in traffic and property values. After due deliberation, Mr. Ratcliff called for the vote. Motion to deny the request was made by Mrs. Shaunty, seconded by Dr. Hager. Motion carried 5-0. Request of Mr. Arthur Taliaferro to subdivide Tract A, Block 24, Clearview Addition into Tract A-I, A-2, and A-3, Block 24, Clearview Addition. Mr. David Moak, representing Mr. Taliaferro, came forward to present the case to the Commission. He stated that the purpose for the re-plat was to obtain individual legals and tax statements on each tract. He pointed out that tnis break down was necessary due to this property being developed and leased in separate contracts. Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Ballenger if he had any comments to make re- garding the proposed re-plat. Mr. Ballenger pointed out that the proposed tract A-3 would have no frontage other than a 30 foot egress easement and in his opinion this was not ideal planning, and suggested that the Commission might wish to require a consolidation of lots A-I and A-3 or A-2 and A-3. Mr. Mosk stated that he was authorized to agree to this. There being no one present to speak either for or against this proposal, Mr. Ratcliff called for the vote. Dr. Hager moved that the plat be accepted with Lots A-2 and A-3 being combined. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rinn, on a show of hands all voting affirmative. Mr. Ballenger presented the proposed new thoroughfare plan to the Commission, and recommended its approval. After much deliber- ation, it was the recommendation of the Commission that Holiday extend straight north . OLD BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: ~ to connect across the James property instead of curving around Fort Worth Christian College. Motion to approve the plan with this recommend- ation was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. Motion carried unanimously. None Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. Rinn. Motion carried unani- mously. Meeting adjourned 8:45 P.M. April 22, 1971. . sWe~~9 ii?!. J d !(e!$cy .