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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2009-01-15 MinutesJ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 15, 2009 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Shiflet at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Randy Shiflet Vice Chairman Bill Schopper Secretary Don Bowen Mike Benton ABSENT Kelly Gent Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Ex-Officio Diana Madar CITY STAFF Chief Planner Eric Wilhite Asst. Planner Chad VanSteenberg Asst. Dir. Public Works Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Recording Secretary Teresa Koontz 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill Schopper led the pledge of allegiance. 4. Consideration of minutes from the December 18, 2008 meeting. APPROVED Bill Schopper seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve the minutes of December 18, 2008. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). Page 1 of 5 01/15/2009 P & Z Minutes 5. ZC 2008-14 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Icon Consulting Engineers to amend Planned Development Number 36 for a Jack in the Box Restaurant on Lot 7R, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition (located at 8416 Davis Boulevard.) Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Patrick Powers, 1203 Vineland Ct. Allen, TX came forward as the real estate manager for Jack in the Box. He said they would like to build a new Jack in the Box restaurant on the last remaining lot of the Wal-Mart Addition. He said the new prototype would have a fire place, glass wall to see through to the kitchen at the drive through, menu upgrading, new signage and logo. All the changes are more relevant to today's architecture and design. Eric Wilhite came forward stating this is a PD which is a revision to the original PD. When the Wal-Mart Supercenter went in, or the entire development of the Wal-Mart Addition which this tract is a part of, one of the PD requirements was that anytime one of the parcels got developed they would have to come back to P&Z and City Council for site plan approval. Currently there is an access point off of Davis Blvd and mutual access where the Mi Pueblos is located. The site will have circulation around the building onto Davis Blvd. The parking requirements exceed the total number of spaces required by ordinance. The dumpster is in a good location for Duncan to access and the landscaping is above the required 5% because of the configuration of the lot. Don Bowen asked if the exit was far enough north of the intersection where traffic can turn left without any problems? Eric Wilhite answered that the entrance to the south is "right in -right out" based on the original traffic impact assessment that was done. There was much discussion about the safety and accessibility of the entrance for left turns and resolved that it was a sufficient space for turning. Chairman Shiflet asked if there was anyone asking to speak for or against the case, being none he closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 and entertained a motion. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Don Bowen motioned to approve ZC 2008-14. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 6. ZC 2008-08 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from B.H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone a 5.347 acre parcel known as Lot 40, Block 15, Forest Glenn East Addition, Phase 1 Page 2 of 5 01/15/2009 P & Z Minutes from C-1 Commercial to O-1 Office (located in the 8600 Block of North Tarrant Parkway.) Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 and asked the applicant to come forward. Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX, the engineer representing the owner, John Barfield, stated this is a request to change this back from C-1 to O-1 Office. The commercial zoning requires a wider drive that is not needed for their intentions of the office spaces. Eric Wilhite stated that when Staff reviewed this request from C-1 to O-1 it became evident that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan depicts retail uses for this area which could mean a lot of different commercial uses. However, because of the depth behind the former Albertsons, now Ross Shopping Center, and the residential adjacency to the west, the property has space limitations. It is essentially a down zone by all intents and purposes going to office, which by the Permitted Land Use Table restricts it down compared to the current C-1 potential uses. The general layout on the street and how the offices will be laid out is on the next case, RP 2008-12. Staff has reviewed this case and it meets all the subdivision rules and regulations and 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. APPROVED Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve ZC 2008-08 The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). 7. RP 2008-12 Consideration of a Request from B.H. & L. Joint Venture to Approve a Replat of Lot 40, Block 15 into Lots 40R, 41-53, Block 15, Forest Glenn East Addition, Phase 1 (located in the 8600 Block of North Tarrant Parkway.) Mark Long, came forward representing the owner, John Barfield. He described the request for the replat where each lot can be sold off individually. He stated the concerns about the drainage have been addressed by Public Works. The depth off of North Tarrant makes it hard to put buildings in that space so they believe office space would make the best use of space. Eric Wilhite came forward and stated this replat creates the opportunity to make this office space as discussed in the previous zoning change request. He stated while North Tarrant is going to be widened, it is not likely there will be a median opening on the frontage, which would function well for the office or commercial. The right of way width, as Mr. Long mentioned, because it is an office use and intends to be commercial it is permitted by the Public Works design manual and guidelines to be a little bit narrower Page 3 of 5 01/15/2009 P & Z Minutes street because of the less intense use. They are also proposing a mutual access easement or slip street that will serve as a driveway for access to the office spaces since you cannot have parking off of a street right of way. There is an existing mutual access easement between the tract where Ross and the former Albertsons is and they will still maintain and actually use to serve this new subdivision for office. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Don Bowen asked if Azalea Court was wide enough to service the area to the south if it were to ever develop into residential? Eric Wilhite answered yes; it is basically a residential width street and does not meet commercial standards. APPROVED Don Bowen, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve RP 2008-12. The motion was carried unanimously (4-0). Chairman Shiflet commended the applicants for this development and stated he thought it was a good transition for the community. 8. FP 2008-09 Consideration of a Request from JB & JB Development, FLP to Approve a Final Plat of 32 Lots in the Woodland Estates South Addition (located in the 9200 Block of Martin Drive.) Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line, Hurst, TX, engineer for the applicant, came forward requesting a final plat for the development of the property. He stated that they actually bought this tract of land to solve the drainage problems for his office lots facing Precinct Line Road. He stated the biggest problem with getting the final plat has been the Home Depot CLOMR/LOMR to the south across Martin but all the hurdles have been addressed now and they can hopefully proceed. Don Bowen asked about the "to be abandoned boxes" listed on the final plat. Mark Long answered he was not sure what they mean but it will be addressed before this case goes to City Council. Eric Wilhite stated that this plat meets the R-2 zoning and are typically 80x125 ft lot dimensions and there are 32 lots. The comprehensive plan depicts low density residential and the office park that Mr. Long mentioned would have came with this case but it had a few more issues with the CLOMR/LOMR and Home Depot, and they would have ran together, but this tract was ready so was brought for consideration at this time. Staff has reviewed the final plat and it meets all the subdivision rules and regulations and recommends approval. Page 4 of 5 01/15/2009 P & Z Minutes J APPROVED Mike Benton, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve FP 2008-09. The motion was carried unanimously (4-OJ. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Chairman G Randy Shiflet Secretary o en Page 5 of 5 01/15/2009 P & Z Minutes