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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1971-05-18 Minutes . . . qALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOOS MEETING MINUTES OF THE MEETmG OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MOR- GAN CIRCLE, !U.ISfMY:MAY 18, 1971 The meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman, Mr. H.B. Helton at 7:40 P.M. PRESENT : Chairman Secretary ABSENT : H.B. Helton Dr. E.K. Hahn Jay Jones Charles Palachek Jr. Leslie A. Trotter Administrative Statf: C .R. BaJJ.enger, Director of Public Works, Betty Terrell, City Clerk Motion of approval of the minutes or the previous meeting 1f&S made by Dr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Jay Jones. Motion carried unanimously. IT»4S ON AGENDA FOR BOARD OF ADJUSTE%v1TN MEETING PZ 71-6 Request of Mr. Archie B. Cooper for a variance from the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance No. 179 on Lot 2, Block 5, North Richland Hills Addition. Request to construct a carport, part of which would extend into the required set back area. Further described as 4304 Cummings Drive. Mr. Cooper came forward to present his case to the members of the board. Mr. Cooper stated that the earport would be lSlnS', and would be 27 feet from the curb to the front ot the awning. He stated that the awning would correspond with the material on his home and other awnings. The carport wouJ.d extend into the required set back ap- proximately 13 feet. Mr. He1.ton asked if a permit had been taken out. Mr. Cooper stated it had not. Mr. Helton showed the board members the files containing the letters from interested citizens both fbr and against. Mr. Palachèk asked Mr. Cooper if he would suffer a monetary 10s8 if denied. Mr. Cooper stated that he would. Mr. Dórsett came forward arid stated that he had no objections. Arter much discussion the members of the board on a motion by Mr. Jay Jones, seconded by Mr. Palachek voted unanimously to deny the application, and to advise Mr. Cooper that a carport would be approved if it could be built and stay within the required set back lines. . . OLD BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT : fZ 71-10 Rquest of P & S Construction Corporation tor a varinace tram the City of North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance No. 179 on Lots 3R, 4R, 6R, 7R, SR, 9R, lOR, 12, 13, and 14, Block 18, North Hills Addition. Applicant request re- leif on footage requirement" and reduce the set back from 30 feet to 25 feet. Mr. Parish stated that they had pur- chased these lots, and planned to develope under FHA 203-B. He stated that these lots were deed restricted to 1,200 square feet, and would not meet the IF-12 zoning require.·. .l ments placed on them. Mr. Parish asked for relief from the 1,400 minimum requirements to all.ow 1,200 square feet or better houses to be built. Mr. Parish pointed out that the adjacent property across the street was not suitable for building. The proposed. construction on these lots would run from 1,252 square feet to 1,411 square :teet. Mr. A.J. Harverstick of 5945 Tourist Drive spoke in opposition. Mr. Parish extensively explained current development cost, and sale price of proposed hanes. After 16ng deliberation by the board, the members agreed to cCIllpromise the request and grant P & S Construction Corporation 100 feet per lot relief from the required 1,400 square foot mininrmn. On a motion by Mr. Palachek, seconded by Mr. Jay Jones, motion was made to deny the original request allOlring 1,200 square toot homes, and to grant 100 square feet relief, allowing 1,.300 square foot homes, and to approve a 25 foot set back requirement. Motion carried unanimously. PZ 71-12 Request of Mr. Richard Nesbit of 5341 Tiffin Drive to place his side fence on the property line, rather than observe the 15 ~oot set back as required on a corner lot. Mr. Nesbit stated that his property backed up to commercial zoned property, and was across the street East trom the Y .M. C .A. He wished to fence his rear yard, and place the fence on the property line. After reviewing all the facts pertain-- ing to this request, motion was made by Dr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Palachek that Mr. Nesbit be allowed to construct the fence extending no .further toward the front of the 10t than the rear building line of the house, and that he be allowed to place it along his West property liDe to the rear o:t the lot. ~!otion carried unanimously. None Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Jay Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 10:00 P.M. May 18, 1971. ./ ~ CHAIRMAN #~ ~/ ,~~~ . c- ~X;; . SECRETARY . . . . GALL TO ORDER CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Jl,OLL CALL STAFF PRESENT ITE}1S ON AGENDA FOR RIDULAR PIANNING & ZONING ~ŒErING MINUTES OF THE MEF:l'ING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CCHUSSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHIAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, THURS- DAY MAY 27, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman, Win. N. Ratcliff Motion of approval was made by lfra. Shaunty, secanded by Dr. Hager. I-fotion carried unanimously. PRESENT : åhairman Secretary Vice Chairman Wm. N. Ratcliff Mrs. J . W. Shaunty Dr. Charles Hager Louis E. Rinn ABSENT : D.R. Stembridge C.R. Ballenger, Director of Public Works, Betty Terrell, City Clerk ~ 71-13 Request of Mr. John Parish to rezone Lots 3R, 4Ft, 6R, 7R, SR, 9R, lOR, 12, 13, and 14, Block J.8, North Hills Addition tram its present classification of ItIF_ 12 One Family Dwelling" to a proposed classification of "IF-9 One Family Dwellingff. Mr. Parish came for- ward to present his case to the Cœmdssion. Mr. Parish pointed out that these lots were platted some ten years ago, and would comply with IF-9 classification. He further pointed out that several homes of a com- parable size had been constructed. The lots in question had not until recently been approved by the City, or F .H.A. for building. Mr. Parish does have F .H.A. com- mitments now, and linn sales ccmtracts tor eight homes on this property. IF-12 zoning was placed on these lots when the Master Plan was adopted. Mr. Ballenger con.. finned the fact that all lots would meet the minimum requirements for IF-9 zoning,' but would not meet the minimum requirements ot IF-12. No one came forward in support of, or in opposition to Mr. Parish's request. After due deliberation by the Camnission motion to approve the application was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. All members present voting attirmative. . PZ 71-7 . PZ 71-8 . Request of l\ffr. Joe L. McCombs to rezone Lot 6, Block 23, and Lot 7, Block 6, Clearview Addition from its present classification of uIF-12 One F~ Dwelling" to a proposed classification of IlMultiple F~ Dwellinglt. Mr. }.fcCombs came forward to present his case to the Commission. Mr. McCombs stated. he owned eight lots in the vicinity. He has a potential buyer for these lots who wish to buiJ.d homes on this un- developed property. When the pat vas presented to F .H.A. the two lots in question were rejected, due to their being next to commercial property. Mr. McCœnbs asked for multiple family zoning to allow the construction of a tourplex on the larger lot, and a possib1e triplex on the smaller lot. Mr. McCombs stated he had a contract contingent on zoning on this property. Dr. Hager asked }vIr. McCcnbs what a fair market valae was on this property. Mr. McCombs stated he was asking $3,000.00 per lot. Mr. Ratcliff asked if a fourplex could be placed on this property and meet aU. requirements. Mr. McCombs stated that it could. Mr. Ratcliff asked if 21-9 zoning would be acceptable. Mr. McCombs stated it would not, because the .fourpJ.ax was the reason for his request. Mr. McCombs showed the Commission the pictures of the proposed buildings that are now constructed in Wedge- cliff. This would be an owner occupied 1'ourplex:. Mr. McCanbs pointed out that the requested zoning would provide a bufter between the local-retail and resi- dential property. No one else appeared in support of Mr. McCœnbs request. Mrs. Clint D. Davis of 7909 Birchwood. came foIWard to act as spokesman for a group of residents in the area. She had filed with the City Secretary a petition in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mrs. Davis based their reasons on property values, increased tratfic, inability to control tennants, and the general down grading of the neighborhood. No one else came forward in oppãsition of the request. After much lengthly discussion by members ot the Commission, motion of denial vas made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. Rinn. All mElJlbers present voting, attirmative. Request of Mr. John ~ to rezone 12.90 acres out of the J .H. Barlough Survey £rom. its present classification of "Agriculture" to a proposed classification of "In- dustrial II. Mr. ~ came forward to present his case to the Cormnission. Mr. Hay stated this property was low, and was bordered by Highway 1938 on the West, and the railroad on the North. He pointed out the property across the road was presently zoned in- dustrial. Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Hay it he cared to state the purpose tor whiòh he asked the zoning. Mr. Hq stated that he wished to pace a truck lot, and welding shop on the property next to the railroad, and had no immediate plans tor the balance of the tract. . PZ 71-9 PS 71-9 . PS 71-10 . Dr. Hager asked Mr. Ballenger it this operation would be aJ.l.Owed in a carmnercial zone. Mr. Ballenger stated that it could be. Mr. Ratcliff' asked Mr. Hay it he would care to amend his application from industrial to carmnercial zoning. Mr. Hay stated that he would be glad to. Motion to aJ.1.ow Mr. Hay to amend his application fran industrial to conmercial 'WaS made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. All members present voting atrirmative. After due deliberation ot the case, Dr. Hager made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. AJJ. members pres- ent voting atfirmative. Request of Mr. Iucian W. Smith to rezone six acres out of the John Condra Survey from its present classification of "AgricuJ.turelt to a proposed classification of IF-12 One Family Dwelling". Mr. Smith came forward to present his case to the Camnission. Mr. Smith asked that PZ 71- 9 and PS 71-9 be considered at the same time. One being zoning, and the other being platting of the same piece of property. Motion was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. R1rm that both cases be considered at the same time. All members present voting attirmative. Mr. Smith pointed 'out that he had supplied the drainage studies and had provided a drainage easement across this property as requested by the engineers. Mr. Smith presented the Cœmnission with copies of the Deed Re- strictions covering the tracts in question. Mr. Smith stated that building would start upon receipt ot zoning and acceptance of the attached plat. Mr. Ballenger stated that if the Council wished to consider this plat as preliminary and final this would be in order. On a motion by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. Rinn, the members of the Cormnission voted unanimous~ to approve the zoning, and approve the plat as final. Request of Mr. Glenn Buckner to replat Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block SA, Richland Heights Addition, Section 3, into Lots A, B, C, D, and E, for the purpose of building homes. Mr. Buckner came forward to present his case to the Commission. Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Ballenger for his comments regarding this case. Mr. BaJJ.enger pointed out that the lots after replatting would exceed the IF-9 minimum standards. Mr. Ballenger further pointed out that Mr. Buckner bad agreed to place in escrow .t\mds to cover the curb, gutter, and paving of his portion of Conn Street. Mr. Buckner had further agreed to pay for the water and sewer taps cover- ing the lots in question. Mr. Buckner pointed out to the Commission that the four lots as platted were much larger than the zoning required. Arter replatting to £1 ve, they still far exceed the minimum requirements. . . . Due to the area being across the street from the Conn Street water storage, he felt that five lots with the off site improvements necessary would be more realistic toward developing this area. Mr. Buckner stated that he would build these lots out immediately upon approval of this replat. Motion to approve this plat as preliminary and final was made by Mr. Rinn, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. All members present voting affirmative. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: None None Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. Rinn. }.(otion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 8:45 P.M. May 27, 1971. A///- ¿; ~ Chaiman, Vb. N. ~ / ~/?/? 9: U) ~k1J~ Secret· , Mrs. ~W. Shaunty