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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2005-11-17 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 17, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Vice Chair Secretary Ex Officio Richard Davis Bill Schopper Ken Sapp Scott Wood Don Bowen Randy Shiflet Brenda Cole Mike Benton CITY STAFF Dir. of Planning & Development Chief Planner Asst. Dir. of Public Works Planning Assistant Recording Secretary Customer Service Asst. John Pitstick Dave Green Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Carolyn Huggins Holly Blake Monica Solko 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 20, 2005 MEETING. APPROVED Randy Shiflet, seconded by Ken Sapp, motioned to approve the minutes of October 20, 2005 with a grammatical error correction on page 6. Page 1 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes 5. ZC 2005-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PETE EDWARDS OF AHLBORN DEVELOPMENT INC. TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL IN FILL- PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF AMUNDSON DRIVE - 7.172 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented ZC 2005-09. The applicant is proposing 27 lots for single family homes with a minimum square footage of 2,100 sq. ft. The average lot size is 7,500 sq. ft. The property line includes a concrete drainage ditch along the eastern boundary. The property line includes Amundson Drive as part of the property. When those two items are taken out, the amount of property that is left to develop represents net units per acre of 5.49. The applicant is proposing some amenities for the neighborhood. This project meets the requirements for the RI-PD district and staff recommends approval with the following notations: 1) all residential lots will feature minimum landscaping requirements and an automatic irrigation system, and 2) clarification on where the exterior wall running along Amundson will be, where it will be a full masonry wall, and where it will be a combination of masonry and wrought iron. ChairmanDavisôpenedthe, public hearing. Pete Edwards, AhlbbrrtDevelopment, Inc. came forward. Mr. Edwards previously came before this Board withatownhome project which was withdrawn because the neighbors were ··not interested· in'having townhomes located at this property. After months of discussion and review with Staff, Ahlborn Development believes this current project will work. This project was designed with the neighbors in mind. The project will have areas for picnics and biking that the homeowners can use as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. The neighbors to the south have the most concern about this project. In order to keep these houses from intruding on the houses to the south, Mr. Edwards is proposing opaque windows on the second floor. The elevations will be lowered to match the houses to the south. Jason Fitzwater, 8408 Donna Drive, came forward. Mr. Fitzwater has questions concerning traffic flow. Amundson Drive is becoming a major thoroughfare between Precinct Line Road and Davis Boulevard. With the influx of 27 new homes that increases the traffic even more. Chairman Davis stated that traffic issues would be addressed with the preliminary plat (next item on the agenda). He explained that Amundson Drive will someday be improved and widened. The developer would have to escrow funds to pay for their portion of the road as it is not currently on the capital improvements plan. Page 2 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes Lori Solecki, 8433 Donna Drive, came forward. Ms. Solecki asked for an explanation of the "pink areas" on the plans and stated that she also had drainage issue concerns. Are these homes going to have alley way parking or garages? What will be the barrier between the south side and the new subdivision? Chairman Davis stated that the pink or shaded areas are common areas for driveways. The plat will show common area access easements. These homes will have garages and by City regulation will also have to provide enough room for two off-street parking spaces (i.e., in the driveway). The barrier will be a stockade fence, which is not mandatory. The Chairman stated that the applicant can answer some of these questions when he comes forward with his rebuttal. Chairman Davis mentioned that there were more citizens that filled out cards, but didn't wish to speak. Pat Stewart, against. Patty Musch, against. Pamela Fitzwater, against. John Solecki, against. Robert Hill, 8424 Donna Drive, came forward. What will the street widths be? Mr. Hill doesn't want to see streets the same as Home Town. There is no room to maneuver. He stated that it is his understanding that all new homes are required to have rear entry garages. How are these designed? What type of exterior composite will these homes be made of? Will all of the drainage be directed towards the new street and if so how will that street drain? Will the opaque windows be able to rise? Chairman Davis answered that there will be a 50-ft. right-of-way which will be a 31-ft. back to back street., Same as the surrounding neighborhoods. The current ordinance requires ,side or rear ,entry garages. This is an RI-PD which is a separate zoning classification. Each planned development has its own design criteria and requirements on garages. Some of these garages will be front or side. If the garages are located in the front, the design criteria states that it has to be a wood overlay garage door. The exterior will be 100% brick on the first floor and 80% brick on the second floor. The preliminary plat will have to meet all the subdivision rules and regulations, including drainage. As far as the windows in the back, the applicant will have to address that. . , Patty Musch, 8441 Donna Drive, came forward. What materials will the fence along the south side be made of and how tall will it be? Bill Schopper stated that the only fence that is required is the one along the collector street on Amundson. Chairman Davis added that the developer will probably build a 6- to 8-ft. wood stockade fence between the subdivisions. Mr. Edwards came forward. Chairman Davis asked Mr. Edwards if the opaque windows can be restricted from opening. Mr. Davis doesn't believe fire code would allow that. He also explained Mr. Edwards to explain his intentions for a fence along the south side. Page 3 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes Mr. Edwards stated that all rooms will require a window for exiting in case of fire. As far as the fence is concerned, normally the builder constructs a 6-ft. privacy fence. That is currently not in the building restrictions for this project but it can be added. Ken Sapp asked Mr. Edwards about press board siding. Would you have any objections to extending that to siding or soffitts? Will the mailbbxes all be the same wrought iron? Mr. Edwards answered that it would not be a problem to include that and he stated that all the mailboxes will match. Ken Sapp mentioned that he would like to see the fences clarified and limit the wood fences to the rear building line with wrought iron elsewhere. Also, on the mutual driveways are you going to require the same builder to buy both lots and build them at the same time? Mr. Edwards responded that clarifying the fences is not a problem, but as far as the mutual driveways are concerned a decision has not yet been made. Mr. Edwards added that all the sidewalks will be made of pavestone. The pavestone gives a rich look to the neighborhood. All the builders will be required to use a certain minimum. Chairman Davis asked Mr. Edwards if he agreed to the south side fencing. Mr. Edwards agreed. Any fencing parallel to the front line of the house will be wrought iron. Don Bowen asked if this was a :pubfic street. Are the sidewalks going to be the pavestone? Mr. Edwards stated yes~ Scott Wood asked Mr. Edwards âboutroll over curbs. Mr. Edwards stated that he doesn't like rolLovèrcurbs because"thèy.are too skinny. Ken Sapp mentioned that with, the pavestone ,you. can : minimize thecljrb cuts and avoid the low rider car bumping problem. Mr. Edwards 'stated>that 'he'is still trying to make a decision on the curbs. Chairman Davis added that Mr. Edwards needs to make a final decision by final plat. t Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak. As there were none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood commented that he is happy with the changes. This project will work. Mr. Sapp agreed. This will enhance the surrounding properties. Brenda Cole commented that the properties will be offset and will not have a complete view of the backyards to the south. Randy Shiflet commented that Mr. Edwards has been very gracious with this project. Ken Sapp, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve ZC 2005-09 with stipulation of the two Staff notes, clarification of landscape requirements, automatic sprinkler system, and defining which part of the fence will be masonry and wrought iron, siding and soffitts notes, and fence notation including the south side. The motion was carried unanimously (7-0). Page40f7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes 6. PP 2005-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PETE EDWARDS OF AHLBORN DEVELOPMENT INC. TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TOWN WALK CHASE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF AMUNDSON DRIVE -7.172 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green presented PP 2005-15. This is the same piece of property that was just discussed regarding a zoning change. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this property. Staff and Public Works have provided a memo stating that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval. Scott Wood, seconded by Randy Shiflet, motioned to approve PP 2005-15. The motion was carried unanimously (7-0). 7. ZC 2005..13 PUBLIC HEARINQAND'CONSIDERA'fIQN OF A REQUEST FROM ROBERT MCKINNEY TO APPROVE'AZON.NGleHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 9400 BLOCK OF KIRK , LANE -'1.0 'ACRE). ..~! , -,APPROVED :'~ : ,~,: " Dave Green presented ZC2005-13. The purpose of the rezoning is to build a new single family structure. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing. JC Garcia, representing the applicant, restated Mr. Green's explanation that Mr. McKinney would like to build a new home on the property. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Brenda Cole, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve ZC 2005-13. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 5 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes 8. PP 2005-13 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROBERT MCKINNEY TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLOCK 1 MCKINNEY ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9400 BLOCK OF KIRK LANE - 7.95 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green explained that this is the same piece of property that was just seen regarding zoning. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this property. Staff and Public Works have provided a memo stating that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing. As there were none wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Bill Schopper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2005-13. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 9. PP·:200s..16, L? CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM'RADER1PARTNERS TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY OF LOTS 8, 9& 10; BLOCK; 4·:INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6500 BLOCK OF tNDUSTRIALPARK BOULEVARD -12.218 ACRES);.; Dave Green presented PP 2005-16. The purpose of.'èthe plat is to prepare the corner lot for final platting and for the sale of that property. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this property. Staff and Public Works have provided a memo stating that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing. As there were none wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Brenda Cole, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve PP 2005-16. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 10. FP 2005-20 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRIAN JAMES TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 JAMES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8900 BLOCK OF RUMFIELDROAD - .91 ACRES). APPROVED Page 6 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes Dave Green presented FP 2005-20. The purpose for this plat is to build a new single family structure. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this property. Staff and Public Works have provided a memo stating that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing. As there were none wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Don Bowen, seconded by Randy Shiflet, motioned to approve FP 2005-20. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 11. AP 2005-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WHITFIELD-HALL SURVEYORS TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 3R1 & 4, BLOCK 1 WALKER BRANCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF EMERALD HILLS WAY -13.623 ACRES). APPROVED . (1' '",,~ , Dave Green presented AP 2005¡Ø7:T'ÖèpUtpöSEfdf.this,amended plat is to remove mistakes in the easements andHaâd new e'âSêments, iU)'the plat. The Development Review Committee has reviewed thjs þropertÿ.iStaff.and,Public Works have provided a memo stating that all requirements have been'met Staffr:ecommends approval. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing. Johnny Williams, Whitfield-Hall Surveyors, was present 'representing the applicant. There were no others wishing to speak and the Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Ken Sapp, seconded by Scott Wood, motioned to approve AP 2005-07. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 12. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, the Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 8:03 p.m. C~\-~J)~~ Richard Davis Chairman Ke Page 7 of 7 11/17/05 P&Z Minutes