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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2005-09-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 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 Richard Davis Bill Schopper Ken Sapp Scott Wood Randy Shiflet Don Bowen ABSENT Ex-Officio Brenda Cole Mike Benton CITY STAFF Director of Development Asst. Director of Public Works Planning Asst. Recording Secretary John Pitstick Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Carolyn Huggins Holly Blake 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 18, 2005. APPROVED Randy Shiflet, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve the minutes from August 18, 2005. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). Page 1 of 5 9/01/2005 P&Z Minutes 4. PS 2003-37 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD., TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THE FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE I ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 54.7 ACRES). APPROVED Greg Van Nieuwenhuize, Assistant Director of Public Works, presented the case. Staff is asking the Commission to vacate the final plat of Graham Ranch Phase I. This was a final plat that was brought to the Planning & Zoning Commission and was approved by City Council in October 2003. The plat was never filed with Tarrant County. At this point the developer would like to develop a portion of this plat. Since it was never filed with the County something needs to be done with the plat. In order for the applicant to complete the next item, this plat needs to be vacated. Staff has a few minor comments and the applicant is willing to address those comments. Staff recommends approval of PS 2003-37. Chairman Davis commented that this plat was never filed with Tarrant County. This is strictly an internal matter as far as Staff getting this case off the books. The plat wasn't signed or filed. Nothing will ever be filed to show that this plat was vacated. Technically a plat can't be vacated if it was never filed. Ken Sapp, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2003-37. The motion carried unanimously (6..Q). 5. FP 2005-16 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD., TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE I ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 34.09 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize, presented the case. This final plat is just a portion of the previous final plat that was approved in 2003. This final plat meets all minimum requirements. Public Works has some minor outstanding issues but these issues have been agreeable to the developer and they will be completed prior to City Council. Chairman Davis stated that the previous plat was never filed. It has no standing as far as being a dedicated document. Due to that, the Chairman feels it would be inappropriate to require Item #2 in Public Works letter which requests an Page 2 of 5 9/01/2005 P&Z Minutes offsite drainage easement. It is not necessary for this phase as it doesn't affect the drainage improvements of this phase. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize agreed. However, the on-site drainage easements are necessary. Chairman Davis asked the applicant to come forward. Mark Wood, representative for Graham Ranch Partners, Ltd., came forward. Mr. Wood stated that Graham Ranch Partners, Ltd" doesn't currently own the property and didn't own the property at the time it was platted last time. It was being purchased subject to platting and zoning. The intent was to purchase and record the plat simultaneously. At this stage Graham Ranch Partners, Ltd., will only be purchasing what is seen in this plat along with Phase II. The intent is to develop Phase I and Phase II at the same time. Phase II is to the south. The west side in the future will be known as Phase III. This will include all the necessary drainage, utilities, and so forth for all phases. The reason for the division has to do with the gas drilling ordinances. Graham Ranch isn't involved in that and doesn't own the property. The existing land owner has the drilling rights. Fortunately, the way it is designed, none of that property or the current drainage goes in that direction. It all goes to the south and to the east. Mr. Schopper commented that he likes the way it has been divided out. It is obvious that Mesa Drive isn't going to connect. That was a concern previously. Mr. Wood stated that when Phase III is done there will be 150-ft. wide ditch with no connection to the existing neighborhood. There will be sufficient access to the north and to the south during Phase I and Phase II both at the same time. The main property will be left as it is until such time it is developed or until such time that the property develops to the west of it. It would be the current owners intent that should that commercial property to the west develop there will have to be an arrangement made to develop the drainage ditch. Mr. Sapp asked Mr. Wood if the crossing across Wild Ranch Road is a bridge. Mr. Wood responded yes. Mr. Shiflet asked Mr. Wood if Police and Fire have approved the street names. Mr. Wood responded yes. Also on Phase II there is a neighborhood park in the middle just below the bridge connection. Chairman Davis clarified his earlier comments. Public Works asked for an easement, however, it shouldn't be a requirement before it goes to Council. The motion should include the deletion of comment two of Public Works memo dated the 26th. Page 3 of 5 9/01/2005 P&Z Minutes Scott Wood, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve FP 2005-16 with the deletion of item two. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0). 6. ZC 2005-10 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GORDON SWIFT CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. (ON BEHALF OF WEST CRREK PARTNERS, LLC.) FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C1" COMMERCIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (8400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 2.27 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize presented the case. This property is located at the southeast corner of Hightower Drive and Davis Boulevard. This item was continued from the last P&Z meeting. At that time, Planning & Zoning expressed some concerns that the Commission wanted corrected. Since that time, the applicant has made those changes. While making those changes, Public Works introduced two additional comments. A Commission member wanted wax myrtles along Davis Boulevard, however, Public Works would like those wax myrtles out of the sight visibility easement. The second comment was to change some wording in the PD notes. Other than that, . Staff recommends approval of this RI-PD. Chairman Davis opened and ,continued the public hearing. John Dancer, 2001 Creek Side in Arlington, came forward. Everything has been done that was asked of us. Anything that needs to be changed can be done. The wax myrtles have been removed from the sight visibility triangle, but they still go all the way down Hightower Drive in front of the wrought iron section. Mr. Sapp asked Mr. Dancer about item 12 in the planned development requirements. He would like to see watering and maintenance of Hightower Drive extended to along Davis Boulevard. Mr. Dancer responded that he wasn't sure if it would be allowed. It will be up to the Highway Department. Chairman Davis stated that the comment in the last meeting was that the irrigation system should be stubbed out that way in case permission is obtained from the Highway Department. Mr. Dancer agreed. Page 4 of 5 9/01/2005 P&Z Minutes Mr. Sapp stated that it is not common for the Highway Department to approve or disapprove that. Many Homeowners' Associations landscape and maintain at their own risk for the benefit of the homeowners. Chairman Davis asked that a note be added to item 12: If allowed by the Highway Department, Davis Boulevard landscaping will be extended. Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak. Being none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize pointed out that Staff was not recommending the deletion of the wax myrtles in the sight visibility easement. Staff was recommending the relocation. Staff likes the landscaping. Chairman Davis asked about dwarf wax myrtles. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuize stated that it could be added to the landscaping agreement. Mr. Dancer agreed. Ken Sapp, seconded by Randy Shiflet, motioned to approve ZC 2005-10 with the two noted corrections. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Chairman Davis commented that this is the second RI-PÐ this Commission has done. The bar has been raised. This developer challenged the Commission and met each bar that was raised. The applicant is looking for the same type of quality as this Commission. It will be gh~atuse for.this;property. Once this is done, the applicant is looking at the property on the north side of Hightower Drive. The people in Stonybrook are going to be grateful for that kind of entrance into the subdivision. The Commissionappreciates:.theapplicant's persistence and patience. Chairman Davis adjoumed the meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:21 p.m. The meeting will continue in pre-council as stated on the agenda. Chairman C::R\·~'J)~~ Richard Davis Page 5 of 5 9/01/2005 P&Z Minutes