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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
JANUARY 5, 2006
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 6:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Vice Chair
Secretary
Ex-Officio
Richard Davis
Bill Schopper
Ken Sapp
Randy Shiflet
Scott Wood
Mike Benton
ABSENT
Brenda Cole
Don Bowen
CITY STAFF
Dir. of Planning & Development
Chief Planner
Asst. Dir. of Public Works
Planning Assistant
Recording Secretary
John Pitstick
Dave Green
Greg Van Nieuwenhuize
Carolyn Huggins
Monica Solko
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
CONSIDERA TIOH OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 15, 2005 MEETING
APPROVED
Ken Sapp, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve the minutes of
December 15, 2005. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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5.
SP 2005-15
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHNSON DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES,
INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL SITE PLAN OF LIBERTY VILLAGE RI-PD
(LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEY ARD - 7.513 ACRES)
APPROVED
Dave Green presented SP 2005-15. Mr. Green explained the final site plan is similar to
the previously approved concept plan. The primary difference is that the entryway was
moved a little south on Davis Boulevard so that it lines up with Woods Lane. Because
of this revision, Lot 1, Block 3 is no longer proposed as a residential lot, but will be
utilized as landscaped open space with subdivision signage. An additional lot has been
added on the north side of the entryway. This would keep the number of proposed lots,
41, the same as approved by the concept plan. Also submitted is a detailed landscape
plan that proposes extensive landscaping for all open space areas throughout the
development, which will be maintained by the Home Owners Association.
At staff's request, the applicant has made additional changes that are not reflected in
the P&Z Commissioners' packets, but will be reflected on the documents seen by the
City Council. These changes include certain narratives that have been noted to clarify
irrigation and maintenance requirements and responsibilities for open space areas. In
the center median of theentryway, all plants are limited to no greater than 30 inches in
height, thus protecting the visibility triangle. The screening walls and the entryway
details will have a gap underneath for drainage purposes. The Liberty Village moniker
has been reduced down in size to meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. All of
these changes have been addressed by the applicant. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Shiflet asked for clarification that the open space next to the entrance on the east
side of Lot 1, Block 3 has a 4-1/2 ft. screening wall between it and the first house. Ben
Johnson, applicant, responded that it is a screening wall running north and south.
Mr. Sapp stated he would like clarification on the final site plan regarding the bolded
squiggly lines between lots 12 and 13 and lots 14 and 15. Mr. Sapp also stated he
could not find any mention of the lines on the legend. Mr. Johnson explained that they
are retaining walls. Mr. Green clarified that the squiggly marks between the lots are
walls that will be built by the builders, and the bolded squiggly lines are walls that will be
built by the developer.
As there were no other questions or discussion, Chairman Davis called for a motion.
Randy Shiflet, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve SP 2005-15. The
motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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6.
FP 2005-25
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHNSON DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES,
INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LIBERTY VILLAGE ADDITION (LOCATED
IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD -7.513 ACRES)
APPROVED
Dave Green presented FP 2005-25. The applicant is requesting approval for the final
plat and a variance to reduce the width of the required utility easement from 7-1/2 ft. to
5-ft. The applicant has provided letters from the utilities supporting his request. Staff
also supports the request.
On the final plat there are denotations of private use easements. Each house will have
a 10-ft. private use easement to one side; 5-ft. on one lot and 5-ft. on the adjacent lot for
a total usage of 10-ft. Not all of the easements are noted. The applicant shows the
"atypical" easements and has verbiage that the other easements are "typical". Staff
would like the applicant to show every private use easement on the final plat before it
goes to Council.
The applicant is requesting to move the property line of Lot 7, Block 2 south 4.6-ft.
Because this particular lot turns into a corner, it loses part of the 10-ft. private use
easement. By making this slight adjustment, the common open space will be reduced,
but it will benefit for consistency with all the lots.
Staff recommends approval of this final plat subject to "typical" verbiage being removed,
all of the private use easements being noted on the plat, and adjusting the property line
for Lot 7, Block 2.
Chairman Davis stated that there needs to be a description detailing all the regulations
on what can be used in a private use easement. Mr. Johnson explained the definition of
a private use easement was described as a servant and dominant lots and is for the use
and enjoyment of dominant lot, but really didn't specify uses.
Mr. Sapp asked if TXU had given him the locations for the transformers in the
subdivision. Mr. Sapp felt if they did not specify the private use easement the utility
company would take advantage of the easement and might put a transformer on the
property. Chairman Davis also felt the same and wanted a private use easement
definition added to the legend to read for private lot ownership use only.
Mr. Johnson stated he had requested a utility layout but had not received it. Mr.
Johnson did say, however, that the transformers would be located in the back. Mr.
Sapp noted that their needs to be a utility access easement in order for TXU to get to
the transformers. Chairman Davis asked when he thought he would get the layout. Mr.
Johnson stated that he expects the utility layout within the next 5 to 10 days. Chairman
Davis stated he did not want any surprises before it goes to Council.
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Mr. Sapp stated that theoretically TXU could cut locks off of fences and bulldoze bushes
to get to the transformers. Mr. Johnson stated on the west side of the subdivision the
easement was on the outside of the property line, which could be easily accessed. On
the north property line there was a 15-ft. easement. Mr. Sapp stated there just needed
to be enough room for equipment to get in the space to repair or replace transformers.
Chairman Davis asked Mr. Green and staff to encourage TXU to get the layout before it
goes to Council.
Mr. Johnson stated when they receive TXU transformer locations, he would take 5-ft. of
undedicated private use easement and extend it to the front and make it a utility access
easement. Mr. Sapp stated the homeowner would be restricted on placing a hard
structure on the easement.
As there were no other questions or discussion, Chairman Davis called for a motion with
the following comments: to take out the typical lot layout regarding the private use
easement, show actual locations of all easements on the plat and allow the applicant to
add a utility access easement at appropriate locations and those locations to be
encouraged to be found out from staff A.S.A.P., to reduce the utility easement to 5-ft.
from 7-1/2 ft. and allowing the lot line to be moved down 4.6-ft. on Lot 7, Block 2.
Ken Sapp, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve FP 2005-25 with the
stipulations specified by the Chairman. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman adjourned the action meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Chairman
Richard Davis
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