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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1970-06-25 Minutes . . . CAIL TO ORDER CONSIDERATION OF }íINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS IIJIEETllJG ROIL CALL ITEr~IS ON AGENDA FOR REGULAR PLANNII~G J~ND ZONING l-íEETIlJG 11INUTES OF Tl-Œ l·IEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONIÏ'JG COl11vIISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND fIILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HAIL, 4101 l~fORGAN CIRCLE, THURS- DAY, JUNE 25, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman, ~v.m. N. Ratcliff ~lotion of approval was made by Dr. Hager, seconded by r.'Irs. Shaunty. 1\/1otion carried unanimously. PRESENT: Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary time N. Ratcliff Dr . Charles Hager lŒrs. J. vi. Shaunty H.P. Peters Louis E. Rirm .t\BSENT : None Staff Present: C.R. Ballenger, Director of Publié Works, Betty Terrell, City Clerk PZ 70-16 Request of Educators Development Corporation to rezone 10.8477 acres more or less out of the J.H. Barlough Survey from its present classification of "IF-9 One Farnily Dw"ellingU to a proposed classification of "Local- Retail. Chairman, l'1.r. v~'in. Ratcliff asked 1\·1r. Ballenger if the legal had been checked out. I~fr. Ballenger stated yes. Dr. Curtis E. Ramey came fO~lard to present the case to the members of the Commission. Dr. FArney stated that the land belonged to Educators Development Corporation a sub- sidiary of Fort vlorth Christian College. They felt that the requested zoning would be the highest and best use of the land, and would provide facilities for the students and residents of the area. Dr. Ramey stated that the land was undesirable as a residential development, due to its proximity to the College, ~iatauga R..oad, and the Lone Star Gas Pumping Station. Dr. Hager asked about the road cross- ing the property. Dr. FArney stated the road was not dedi- cated and had been slightly improved by City and County forces as a temporary outlet to tvatauga Road. l1r. C.R. Ballenger presented a proposed plat to the Commission, showing the proposed route of Holiday Lane extention of College Circle. He explained that this was proposed under the Bond Program at a future date. The proposed road . . . ~ ~ould in effect replace the existing undedicated one. Mr. Ratcliff pointed out that the existing road would in effect be a permanent road by right of public domain, and questioned the necessitating of its official abandon- ment. Dr. Ramey was questioned at length regarding the owners willingness to abandon and/or dedicate the necessary right of way for the extension of College Circle South. Dr. Ramey was further questioned if this zoning could be contingent upon the dedication of the afore mentioned road. Dr. Ramey agreed, and stated the Corpo- ration would comply with the needs and requirements of the City regarding roads crossing the property. Mr. Ernest ¡feight representing the· Fort vlorth Christian College came forward and spoke in favor of the zoning. Mr. Jessie Homes of 7604 Deaver representing the College Hills Church of Christ, and the interested citizens of the area, came forward and spoke in favor of the zoning stating retail facilities were needed in the area, and this was the logical location for them. No one came forward to oppose the application. After due consideration and on a motion by Dr. Hager, seconded by Mrs. Shaunty the Commission voted unanimously to approve the request. OLD BUSINESS: None ADJ OtJRNl'IIENT : Motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Shaunty, seconded by ~1r. Peters. IvTotion carried unanimously. f/Ieeting adjourned 8 P.M. June 25, 1970.