HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2009-02-19 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 19, 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
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Randy Shiflet
Bill Schopper
Don Bowen
Mike Benton
Steven Cooper
Mark Haynes
Dianna Madar
ABSENT
Ex-Officio
CITY STAFF Managing Dir. Dev. Services
Director of Planning &Dev.
Chief Planner
Asst. Planner
Civil Engineer
Recording Secretary
Kelly Gent
Mike Curtis
John Pitstick
Eric Wilhite
Chad VanSteenberg
Caroline Waggoner
Gina Harner
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dianna Madar led the pledge of allegiance.
4.
Consideration of minutes from the November 20, 2008 City Council and Planning
and Zoning Commission Joint Work Session.
APPROVED
Bill Schopper seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve the minutes of
November 20, 2008. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0).
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5.
Consideration of minutes from the January 15, 2009 meeting.
APPROVED
Don Bowen, seconded by Mike Benton motioned to approve the minutes of
January 15, 2009. The motion was carried unanimously (6-0).
6.
SUP 2008-07
Public Hearing and Consideration a request from Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd.
For a Special Use Permit for Multifamily Dwelling Units on a 30 acre (+/-) parcel
(TRACT 1) consisting of Tracts 4B and 4B1 in the D.C. Manning Survey, Tract 56
in the Walker Survey (A-1652) generally located southwest of the intersection of
Courtenay Street and Parker Boulevard. (Request by applicant to be continued to
March 19, 2009).
Chairman Shiflet said that we have a formal written request from applicant requesting
this case to be continued until March 19, 2009. We will not be opening the public
hearing tonight. It will be re-advertised and there will be a public hearing at the March
19, 2009 meeting.
THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE
7.
SUP 2008-09
Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Realty Capital Corporation
for a Special Use Permit for Multifamily Dwelling Units on a 16 acre (+/-) parcel
(TRACT 2) consisting of portions of Tracts 1 and 1A in the Walker Survey (A-1652)
generally located south of the intersection of Parker Boulevard and Bridge Street.
(Request by applicant to be continued to March 19, 2009).
Chairman Shiflet said that this case is also a public hearing by the same applicant. The
same request for a continuation applies to this case as well. There will not be a public
hearing tonight. They have requested to have the case continued on March 19, 2009.
THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE
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8.
ZC 2009-01
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Richard and Silvia
Wooldridge for a Zoning Change from AG Agriculture to R-1-S Special Single
Family on Tract 4809 in the Condra Survey (7421 Hightower Drive.)
Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Toby Smith, 2825 Exchange Blvd, Southlake, TX came forward representing the
applicant. The Wooldridge family is presently living in the house on this property. The
property is not platted and is zoned AG. They would like to do an addition to their home
and in order to do this they are required to change the zoning to R-1-S and plat the
property.
Mike Benton asked about the building in the back corner. Is this used for a business of
any sort?
Mr. Smith said no. It is used as a storage facility. His long term plan once this property
is platted is to try to improve his building and bring it up to code.
Eric Wilhite said this is a zoning change request to bring their property into conformance
with the residential zoning to R-1-S so they can expand their home. Up to this point it
has been a legal existing non-conformance and now that they want to expand the
structure it is required to bring property into conformance and get residential zoning. It
far exceeds the minimum 1 acre for R-1-S at nearly 2 acres. This request also matches
what the Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates in this area as low density residential.
Staff and DRC have reviewed this request and recommend your approval.
Mike Benton asked about the floor plan that is shown on the exhibit. They have the
house and the finished floor elevation at 646.3. How far does the floor plan need to be
above the ground level, is it one foot?
Eric Wilhite asked if he meant above the flood plain or the finished grade on the outside
edge of the house?
Mike Benton said the finished grade outside the house.
Eric Wilhite said that our ordinance is 6 inches below the brick ledge.
Caroline Waggoner said that it should be 1 foot above the street.
Eric Wilhite said that this will allow for it to drain towards the street.
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 p.m.
APPROVED
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Mark Haynes, seconded by Mike Benton, motioned to approve ZC 2009-01. The
motion was carried unanimously (6-0).
9.
FP 2009-01
Consideration of a Request from Richard and Silvia Wooldridge to Approve a
Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 3, Northridge Meadows Addition (located at 7421
Hightower Drive.)
Toby Smith, 2825 Exchange Blvd, Southlake, TX came forward representing the
applicant. In order for the applicant to expand their home they have requested a plat
and have worked with the city to make sure that they adhere to everything that has
been requested.
Eric Wilhite said that the final plat request does meet all the subdivision rules and
regulations. Because there aren't any public infrastructure improvements required it is
listed on the staff report as a short form final plat. They were not required to submit any
preliminary or final engineering plans as stated in the subdivision ordinance and this
meets all the subdivision rules and regulations. There is no rough proportionality
determination necessary since the expansion doesn't have any impact or require any
additional public infrastructure. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends your
approval.
APPROVED
Steven Cooper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve FP 2009-01. The
motion was carried unanimously (6-0).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Chairman
andy Shiflet
Secretary
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