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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1971-06-24 Minutes . . . ~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING· OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICIllaAND HI1Jß, TEXAS, HElD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, THURS- DAY JUNE 24, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was caJ..led to order by Chairman, Wm. N. Ratcliff CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS }Œ&I'ING Motion of approval was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty. Motion carried unanimously. ROLL CALL PRESENT : Chairman Secretary Vice Chairman WIn. N. Ratcliff Mrs. J. W. Shaunty Dr. Charles Hager Louis E. Rinn D.R. Stembridge ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT C.R. Ballenger, Director of Public Works, Betty Terrell, City CJ.erk . ITEMS ON AGENDA FOR REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING Mml'ING ·PS 71-.3 Request of l\1Jr. Harry J. James - North Park Estates - Preliminary and Final Plat. Mr. James came forward to present his case to the Commission. Mr. James refered to all the original copies that were posted, and pointed out that due to the size of the land it was necessary to prepare the filing plats on four sheets. The Engineers have reviewed these plans, and the construction plans. Mr. James requested acceptance so that work might proceed on the project. Mr. Ratcliff asked Mr. Ballenger. for any comments he might h~ve. Mr. Ballenger pointeè out that there were 5 streets exceeding the 1,000 feet limit, but felt this was unavoidable due to the shape and circumstances of this tract of land. He presented a letter from the Engineers, the Fire Department and the Police Department stipulating that these excessive lengths would present no problem to the city. ~ . Mr. Doug Lon& representing Mr. Joe T. Fox, requested a str~et be extended into the property join~_ installment one on the east, Mr. James was not in agreement with this request but indicated he would abide by the Engineer's ruling. On a vote by Dr. Hager seconded by Mrs. Shaunty, the board unanimously voted to approve the plats as submitted covering the whole tract but instructed the Director of Public Works to get the Engineer's comment regarding the extention of the street into the Fox prop- erty before this plat was submitted to the Council. . PZ 71-14 Request of Mr. Joe T. Fox to rezone 13.69 acres out of the John H. Barlough Survey from its present classification of Agri- culture to a proposed classification of "Multiple Family Dwelling". Mr. O.D. Long came forward representing Mr. Joe T. Fox. He pointed out the railroad running thru the property and stipulated that they felt this was the highest and best use. He pointed out that due to the railroad this is an unusual tract to develop. There being no one present to oppose this request, on a motion by Mr. Rinn seconded by Dr. Hager, the Commission recommended approval of this request. Motion carried unanimously. PZ 71-15 Request of Mr. Joe T. Fox to rezone 4.38 acres and 5.94 .cres out of the John H. Barlough Survey from its present classi- fic&.tlon of tfAgricul ture" to a proposed classific.,tion of "Local-Retail". Mr. O.D. Long came forward to present this c~se to the Commission. Having considered this application with PZ 71-14, they voted unanimously to approve this request. PZ 11-16 Request of Mr. Joe T. Fox to rezone 16.7l acres out of the John H. Barlough Survey from its present classification of "Agri- culture" to a proposed classification of "IF-7 One Family Dwelling". Mr. O.D. Long came forward to present the case to the Commission. Having considered this appli- cation with PZ 71-15, they voted unani- mously to approve this request. . PZ 71-17 Request of Mr. H.O. Pulliam to rezone 5.986 acres out of the E.S. Carder Survey from . its present classification of "IF-12 One Family Dwelling" to a proposed classi- fica tion of "Locót.l-Retail". Mr. Woodard representing Mr. Pulliam came forward to present the case to the Commission. Mr. Woodard presented a drawing showing _ proposed use of the tract. He pointed out that they wished to use the property for offices, professional buildings, and possibly some light retail. Buildings would be one story, 1-1/2 story, and 2 story. No access would be provided from the residential district on the east. All existing trees would be retained. Mr. Martin Vale came forward in support of this re- quest, representing the buyers, stating their intent was to use the property in the highest type manner. Dr. Hage~ having disqualified himself because of personal interest, came forward and requested that this application be amended to a Planned Development, so tr~at greater controls could be placed on the development of this property. Mr. Jack Erskin came forward and presented a petition of those people in the area opposing the proposed zoning. Mr. French of 4801 Weyland came forward in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Leland Cumbie of 4825 Weyland came forward opposing the rezoning. Mr. Grover Ratliff 4821 Weyland came forward requesting at least a Planned Development. Dr. Robert Keith came forward opposing this zoning. Mr. Bob Ballard 4821 Weyland came forward opposing the zoning. Mrs. Stan McMillan 4909 Weyland came forward opposing the zoning, stipulating she basicly opposed any 2 story buildings. Mr. Mart~n Yale representing the owners requested at this point that the Commission table this request and &llow the owners to further study the plans pro- posed for this tract and amend their appli- c.tion. Motion to table tjl,application was made by Mrs. Sh_unty, seconded by Mr. Stembridge. Motion carried 4-0 with Dr. Hager abstaining. Mr. Ba,llenger advised the Commission and all citizens present that before this case would be heard he would republish and renotify everyone within 200 feet limit. . . PS 71-11 Request of Mr. Z.L. Simpson for plat approval regarding easements. This property is approximately 500 feet north of City . limits, and on the west side of Precinct Line Road. Mr. Simpson came forward. Mr. Simpson requested plat approval so that he might dedicate the utility easements indicated thereon. Mr. Ballenger advised the Commission that this plat was presented on instructions from the City Attorney, and recommended acceptance of these easements as submitted. A motion to approve was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mr. Rinn. Motion carried unanimously_ OLD BUSINESS: None ADJO URNMENT : Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Hager seconded by Mr. Rir~. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 9:10 P.M. June 24, 1971. . COMMISSI N ~ ~d~. (;/ A/J. . ". '/¿ L SECRE ARY, --LANNING DZO·- G COMMISSION .