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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2006-01-19 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 19, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Richard Davis Bill Schopper Don Bowen Ken Sapp Randy Shiflet Scott Wood Brenda Cole PRESENT Chairman Vice Chair ABSENT Ex-Officio Mike Benton CITY STAFF Dir. of Planning & Development Chief Planner Asst. Dir. of Public Works Recording Secretary John Pitstick Dave Green Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Holly Blake 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 5, 2006 MEETING APPROVED Ken Sapp, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve the minutes of January 5, 2006. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 1 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes 5. ZC 2005-20 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH FOUR PARTNERS, L.P. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL AND "C-1" COMMERCIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 7716 DAVIS BOULEVARD - 4.27 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented ZC 2005-20. This is a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural and "C-1" Commercial to "RI-PD" Residential Infill-Planned Development. This is a 4.27 acre site located at 7716 Davis Boulevard on the east side of Davis Boulevard just north of Liberty Village. The property does not include the gas station and convenient store. The proposal is for 20 residential lots. The applicant has submitted a concept plan that explains the development of the property. Approval of this site plan requires the applicant to return at a future date and time with a final site plan for this Commission to review. Staff requests that should this be approved that a concept plan be included in the narrative as part of the approval process. Staff recommends approval of ZC 2005- 20. Mr. Sapp asked Mr. Green if it was appropriate to consider the setback requirements within the zoning or is it more appropriate for the site plan. Mr. Green answered that the site plan would be more appropriate because the setbacks are mentioned and listed on the site plan or the narrative. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Don Phifer, 8360 Thornhill Drive, came forward. The biggest obstacle that was faced with this property is the 192-ft. of frontage along Davis Boulevard with 654-ft. of depth. As stated earlier the northwest corner is not included. The tract does not lend itself well to commercial development. There are not many uses that can be done due to the residential area surrounding the property. With the development taking place to the south of this property, the adoption prior to that of the "RI-PD" zoning and then with the demand of the market for these type of homes and developments the natural progression was to go into this type of zoning case. Due to the noise and the speed on Davis Boulevard along with the increased volume of traffic the homes need to be pushed away from Davis Boulevard. The City has green space requirements so the green space was created along Davis Boulevard heavier to the north and south. This will give a separation for the development. Along with a masonry wall a landscaped green wall will be placed to create a sound and visibility barrier to Davis Boulevard. It will be an inviting entrance into the subdivision. In the center of the development will be an island of green space (8,000 sq. ft.) with a fountain in the center. This will be a gathering place for the residents. There will be cobblestone crosswalks to get to the island along with the meandering sidewalks throughout the green space and around the fountain with some benches. Page 2 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Phifer to explain the drainage. Homeowners from the Meadow View Estates are worried about possible flooding. Mr. Phifer stated that currently the water runs off to the southeast corner of this property. Engineers for the property are working with Ben Johnson, the developer for Liberty Village to address Liberty Village's drainage. All of his drainage will be taken to that drainage system infrastructure that will be built and this will take away from the homeowners which won't be flooded anymore. Mr. Johnson is also allowing for our drainage system to tie into his drainage system. In addition, talks have opened up with the developer to the south and we have noticed what his grade is. Right now this property is significantly higher than his grade. We believe that the grade of our property will be dropped. Chairman Davis asked Mr. Phifer about the fencing between La Fontaine and Northfield Dog Park. Mr. Phifer responded that wrought iron was considered, but many homeowners want privacy instead of openness. Chairman Davis stated that whatever is decided it just needs to be consistent and that needs to be part of the motion. Mr. Phifer agreed. Ms. Cole asked Chairman Davis to explain his reason for consistency. Mr. Sapp stated that it should be left up to the homeowner. Mr. Phifer stated that he would call the Parks Department and work with them on the fencing. Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak in regards to ZC 2005-20. Being none, Chairman Davis closed the public hearing. Mr. Shiflet stated that he had contacted the City inquiring about the distance between the entryway of this proposed subdivision and Green Valley Drive intersection with Davis Boulevard. Mr. Shiflet asked Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize to come forward. The concern is the northbound traffic at 50 mph in the center turning lane. The traffic that is going to turn left onto Green Valley is still traveling 50 mph minimum when they move over. South bound traffic would have a conflict at a high rate of speed in the middle turning lane. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize stated that for that type of street, the City's minimum distance for offsets is 150-ft. The offset that is shown here is 190-ft. A couple of other things is the entrance for this subdivision versus Liberty Village (immediate south) is 500-ft. which exceeds the City's minimum. The applicant will have to go through TXDOT to get this entrance. If TXDOT feels there is a deceleration lane necessary TXDOT will require it. Page 3 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes Mr. Shiflet stated that sometime in the future about a block north of this property at Bursey Road there will be a traffic signal that will provide another break in the traffic on Davis Boulevard. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize stated that there have been some applications made to COG and elsewhere in order to fund a traffic signal at that location. Mr. Sapp asked Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize about a re-striping proposal where another lane would be added. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize stated that the proposal goes from Emerald Hills to Starnes. Chairman Davis stated that the language regarding the square footage of homes should be changed from average 2,000 sq. ft. to minimum 2,000 sq. ft. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Ken Sapp, motioned to approve ZC 2005-20 including the concept site plan and narrative with the comments regarding the contact with the Parks Department on fencing for the north side and also striking in the statement of intent the average of 2,000 sq. ft. and making the minimum house size 2,000 sq. ft. Further discussion among Commission members about the minimum house size resulted in Randy Shiflet and Ken Sapp withdrawing the comments in regards to the minimum but would also like to strike the language average. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Ken Sapp, motioned to approve ZC 2005-20 including the concept site plan and narrative with the comments regarding the contact with the Parks Department on fencing for the north side and change the language, "average of 2,000 sq. ft." to "minimum 1,800 sq. ft. house size". The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 6. ZC 2005-21 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "0-1" OFFICE (LOCATED AT 8009 PRECINCT LINE ROAD - .9 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green summarized ZC 2005-21. The site is immediately north of additional property that is owned by the applicant which was recently re-zoned "0-1" Office. It was part of larger zoning case. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff supports ZC 2005-21. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Page 4 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes Mark Long, engineer for John Barfield, came forward. Mr. Barfield would like to incorporate this property into the adjacent property also owned by Mr. Barfield and make it into usable property. Mr. Nelson, property owner to the north, came forward. Will "0-1" zoning restrict the "NS" zoning for the property to the north? Chairman Davis answered no. Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in regards to ZC 2005-21. Being none, Chairman Davis closed the public hearing. Bill Schopper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve ZC 2005-21. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 7. ZC 2005-22 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COZY WATER PROPERTIES, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CLIFT STREET - 1.906 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, presented ZC 2005-22. This is the third time this property has come before the Commission. The current request is to go from "AG" Agricultural to "R-1" Single Family Residential. "R-1" requires a minimum 13,000 sq. ft. lot with a minimum 2,300 sq. ft. residence. The next item on the agenda is a final plat for this same tract of land. The applicant is requesting three lots for this subdivision. Staff recommends approval of ZC 2005-22. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. David Cole came forward. Since the Commission is familiar with this property, Mr. Cole explained the changes only. The zoning is for all "R-1" zoning as the neighbors have requested. The final plat is for three lots. The first lot has changed from the previous request to be slightly larger. Instead of being square with the adjacent property line it extends back into Lot 2 to meet the 13,000 sq. ft. minimum. Lot 2 is ~ an acre and Lot 3 is an acre. Another change in the final plat is the increased setbacks. The setbacks will be 70-ft. from the center of the road and the road is 20-ft. wide. There will be deed restrictions on the property requiring 100% masonry, side or rear entry garages with concrete driveways completed to the street. Tree replacement will be more than what the City requires. Page 5 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes A number of the neighbors have signed a document stating that they support this plan. Several neighbors do not oppose this plan but will not actively support it. One neighbor stated that he will not support any homes as he prefers it to remain an open field, but he realizes that three lots is acceptable and will not oppose it. All of those that have said that they don't oppose signed a petition in July stating that they supported all "R-1" zoning with no more than three lots. Mr. Burton, 6921 Clift Street, came forward. Mr. Burton stated that he does support this request and it is a reasonable use of the property. Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in regards to ZC 2005-22. Being none, Chairman Davis closed the public hearing. Scott Wood, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve ZC 2005-22. The motion carried unanimously (7 -0). 8. FP 2005-18 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COZY WATER PROPERTIES, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1 CLIFT ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CLIFT STREET - 1.906 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented FP 2005-18. This is the final plat for the property that the Commission just took action on. The preliminary plat was approved in July 2005. Staff recommends approval of FP 2005-18. Mr. Shiflet asked if the driveway for Lot 1 could be on Amundson. Mr. Green responded that Staff reviews corner lots closely in order to determine a safe entry point. Chairman Davis suggested facing the house towards Clift and do a side or rear garage on the southern property line. Mr. Cole stated that Lot 1 is 10Q-ft. deep. The house will face Amundson with the driveway entry on Clift. Randy Shiflet, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve FP 2005-18. The motion was carried unanimously (7-0). Page 6 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes 9. FP 2005-22 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM INTEGER DEVELOPMENT, INC TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF STARNES ROAD - 4.102 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented FP 2005-22. This is the final plat for Parkwood Estates Addition. The preliminary plat was approved in January 2005. The applicant is proposing 16 lots for residential development. The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. Staff recommends approval of FP 2005-22. Mr. Schopper clarified that the screening wall between Smithfield Storage and this development will be the responsibility of the applicant. Chairman Davis stated that was agreed upon when this property was re-zoned. Bill Schopper, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve FP 2005-22. The motion was carried unanimously (7-0). 10. FP 2005-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PHIFER/HOGAN PARTNERS LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HIGH POINT ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF SHADY GROVE ROAD - 5.99 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented FP 2005-29. This is the final plat of High Point Estates Addition. The preliminary was approved in December 2005. The final is consistent with the preliminary plat. Staff recommends approval of FP 2005-29. Chairman Davis added that there has been an addition of a 10-ft. wide strip along the eastern portion of Lots 12, 13, 14, and 15. Whoever makes the motion needs to include that portion be added to those lots prior to going to City Council. This does not affect drainage or lot layouts. This was a recent transaction made by Mr. Phifer that allowed him to acquire that land between this property and the City water tower. Ken Sapp, seconded by Randy Shiflet, motioned to approve FP 2005-29 with the stipulation of the addition of the 10-ft. wide strip adjacent to the North Richland Hills water tower property. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 7 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes 11. SP 2005-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM STERLING PROPERTIES, JV TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN FOR RET AIUOFFICE DEVELOPMENT (TOWER PLAZA) (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD - 3.69 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented SP 2005-09. This is a site plan approval for a combination office and retail complex known to be Tower Plaza. What is being proposed is a 17,000 sq. ft. retail building oriented toward Davis Boulevard and an office building proposal just under 5,000 sq. ft. The current zoning is "C-1 Commercial which supports both uses. This plan is before the Commission tonight because of the adjacent residential zoning. Mr. Green pointed out that there are a number of mature trees that are scattered throughout the site. The applicant has chosen to retain those trees along the west wall to utilize for the required landscape buffering along that area. In addition the applicant is going to extend the 6-ft. masonry wall that is located at Summit Bank towards the north to this tract of land. The plan meets the City's current standards. Staff recommends approval of SP 2005-09. Nick Ibarra, Sterling Properties, came forward. This property does present some unique challenges with some severe slope to it. There were some issues about what could be done with the property. The current landscape provides a natural buffer. Chairman Davis called for a motion. Don Bowen, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve SP 2005-09. The motion was carried unanimously (7-0). 12. ADJOURNMENT The chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. ." Chairman C~\'~vcw;"o Richard Davis Ken Sapp Page 8 of 8; 01/19/06 P & Z Minutes