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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2008-12-18 Minutes1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 18, 2008 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Vice Chairman Randy Shiflet Bill Schopper Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Don Bowen Mike Benton Diana Madar ABSENT Ex-Officio CITY STAFF Dir, of Planning & Development Chief Planner Asst. Planner Asst. Dir. Public Works Civil Engineer Recording Secretary Kelly Gent John Pitstick Eric Wilhite Chad VanSteenberg Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Caroline Waggoner Teresa Koontz 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mark Haynes led the pledge of allegiance. 4. Consideration of minutes from the November 13, 2008 meeting. APPROVED Don Bowen, seconded by Mark Haynes, motioned to approve the minutes of November 13, 2008. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Page 1 of 5 12118/2008 P & Z Minutes 5. RP 2008-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Terry Browning to Approve a Replat of Lot 53, Block 4, Fossil Creek Trails Addition and Tract 2S2A, Abstract 1520 into Lot 53R, Block 4, Fossil Creek Trails Addition (Located in the 6000 Block of Riviera Drive - 0.535 acres). Chairman Shiftlet opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. Terry Browning, 6029 Riviera Drive, NRH, came forward requesting a residential replat to combine tract next to the platted property they own that their home is located. The intent of the request is to there desire to enlarge the garage and patio on the home. To do so the properties need to be combined into one lot due to location of existing lot line. Eric Wilhite came forward stating this is a residential replat and that the un-plated tract was recently rezoned to R-1 from U in order to create consistent zoning of the proposed lot. This lot was previously addressed 6025 Riviera, after re-plating the address for the current residence will be combined as his current address of 6029 Riviera. This replat meets the subdivision rules and regulations and staff recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this case? Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and entertained a motion. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve RP 2008-04. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 6. RP 2008-08 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Thomas Smith to Approve a Replat of Lot 24, Block 6, Glenann Addition into Lots 24R1 and 24R2, Block 6, Glenann Addition (Located at 6825 Simmons Road - 0.967 acres). Thomas Smith, 6825 Simmons Road of NRH came forward stating he is attempting to sell a vacant portion of his lot next to his home and needs to replat for the buyer. Eric Wilhite stated that Mr. Smith's home is located on the north portion of the original Lot 24 and subdividing and re-plating the property will provide Mr. Smith the ability to sell the southern portion as a lot and divide it from the existing lot. This replat meets alt the subdivision rules and regulations and staff recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the case? There being none he closed the Public Hearing and entertained a motion. Page 2 of 5 12/18/2008 P & Z Minutes APPROVED Mike Benton, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve RP 2008-08. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 7. SUP 2008-08 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Jerry Conger to Approve a Special Use Permit for Pet Lodging at Jerry Conger's Paw Spa (Located at 7800 Davis Boulevard). Jerry Conger, 801 Hebron Parkway, Lewisville, TX came forward requesting a Special Use Permit to have overnight boarding for pets at the Paw Spa. Chairman Shiflet asked if easement access to the south has been granted? Jerry Conger said yes, the survey has been filed with the county and the gas station owner has signed off on the agreement. Chairman Shiflet asked if the driveway configuration would change from the way it is currently shown on the exhibit? Jerry Conger said yes, the drive would connect to the entrance of the gas station and come from the front entrance. Bill Schopper asked if the exhibits would be corrected before the City Council meeting? Eric Wilhite said yes they would be corrected before presented to City Council. Don Bowen asked what would be the maximum capacity of boarding? Jerry Conger answered 30 to 40, depending on the size of the dogs. There will be six 4x6 cages in one part. It would really depend on the combination of dogs that are brought in. Eric Wilhite came forward stating there is an existing structure on the site approximately 2800 square feet which he will be converting to commercial use. This will require a substantial amount of site work including adding parking, drives and landscaping as well as building renovations. Two different access points will be created, one from Davis Blvd. and one from Northfield Drive. As part of the doggie day care and spa, afenced- in play area for the pets for the daycare and being boarded and kept overnight is shown on the site plan. Located at the rear of the structure is one of the primary areas he is converting for the pet lodging. There is also another that could potentially be converted from pet daycare to lodging at such time the business needs dictate needing to. Since this is an SUP and these are somewhat site specific, indicating this provides the Page 3 of 5 12/18/2008 P 8 Z Minutes applicant the option to do that without having to revisit the SUP. In the future if he decides he wants to expand the slab or footprint of the building, he would have to go through the SUP process and revise the site plan. Mike Benton asked if the applicant would be required to do any additional landscaping? Eric Wilhite answered yes, because he has two street yards he would have to meet the landscape ordinance which requires a 15 foot landscape buffer, 15 foot street right of ways, in additional of the interior parking lot landscaping to meet the 5 percent landscaping in parking lot as well. He is maintaining some existing trees which meet the tree requirements of 1 tree for 20 spaces. Due the AG zoning where the dogpark is, the applicant is required to have a 30 foot landscape buffer yard as well. Don Bowen asked if there is a masonry fence required where the dog park is located? Eric Wilhite said no. Chairman Shiflet asked if the ordinance specifies hours where the applicant can use the outdoor exercise run area? Eric Wilhite said at this point and time no, but because it is an SUP the Commission can apply that as a condition of the SUP if desired. The only constraint as the case is presented would be if the dogs are out at 10:00 p.m., and barking then it may be in violation of the outdoor kennel. The floor plan indicates a typical full size door at the back of the structure but it is evident that the animals will not have unrestricted access in and out to the outside area. Don Bowen asked how far away is the residential area to the south? Eric Wilhite said he was not for sure, but perhaps approximately 200 to 300 feet. There was a discussion regarding the barking dog ordinance and concerns about possible noise violation. Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant if he would be willing to agree to a time earlier than 10:00 p.m ? Jerry Conger said yes, he would. He stated the hours of the business would fluctuate with daylight savings time. He does not anticipate any dogs outside past dark. There is going to be a do-it-yourself dog wash that will be open, but as far as grooming purposes, the dogs would have to be picked up by 5:00 p.m. The summer hours may allow the dogs to be out later since it is cooler, but daycare dogs will have to be picked up by 6:00 p.m. Chairman Shiflet asked if he would agree to 9:00 p.m.? The applicant responded that 9:00 p.m. would be fine. Steven Cooper asked what does the applicant anticipate day care/spa versus overnight? Page 4 of 5 12/18/2008 P 8 Z Minutes Jerry Conger said he anticipates the majority day spa type care. The boarding would be increased during the holidays. Based on the facility, maybe in the 40 range. Since the dog park is located behind this facility, the grooming and do-it-yourself dog wash will be more profitable. Chairman Shiflet asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against this? Being none, he closed the Public Hearing and entertained a motion. APPROVED Mark Haynes, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve SUP 2008-08 with the criteria that no animals will be outside past 9:00 p.m. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Don Bowen asked if anyone knows what are the hours of the dog park? Eric Wilhite answered he believes the dog park adheres to the normal park ordinances, and because there are no lights, no one will be out there after dark. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Chairman Secretary a I Randy Shiflet on Bowen Page 5 of 5 12/18/2008 P 8 Z Minutes