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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2010-10-21 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Randy Shiflet at 7 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Randy Shiflet Vice - Chairman Bill Schopper Don Bowen Mike Benton ABSENT Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Dianna Madar Ex- Off icio Kathy Luppy CITY STAFF Managing Director Of Dev. Svcs Mike Curtis Director of Planning & Dev. John Pitstick City Manager Mark Hindman Chief Planner Eric Wilhite Asst. Planner Chad VanSteenberg Asst. Dir. Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton Recording Secretary Teresa Koontz 3. Pledge of Allegiance Mike Benton led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Minutes from the October 7, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. APPROVED Bill Schopper, seconded by Don Bowen, motioned to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2010 meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4 -0). Page 1 10/21/10 P & Z Minutes 5. SUP 2010 -05 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Goheen Enterprises for a Special Use Permit for a Variance from Masonry Requirements at 4028 Rufe Snow Drive. Raymond Goheen, 4028 Rufe Snow, NRH came forward with a request for a Special Use Permit. He said his business builds police cars out of this lot and it has basically doubled in the last year and has a great need to expand the building. He has planned for an additional 5000 sq. ft. and according to building code has to brick the building. The existing building is metal corrugated only half way up facing Rufe Snow. His request is to not have to brick the expansion due to cost and it will not be seen from Rufe Snow. Chairman Shiflet asked about the parking lot to the north Mr. Goheen said when they are up to speed approximately in December, he anticipates he will need the extra work space. He said last year he had around 80 units and he had to park them across the street. So he bought the lot to the north in order to have all the jobs on property due to security and insurance requirements. He said he planned on paving the lot and provide fencing for security. Chairman Shiflet asked what type of fencing would be installing. Mr. Goheen said he is proposing an 8 ft. chain link fence on the side, with masonry on the front per ordinance. Mike Benton asked if he had thought about any type of additional screening to the fence panels like slats, etc.? Mr. Goheen said only if it is required and will keep him from having to brick the building he will definitely do that. Mr. Goheen said his neighbor to the south provided a letter in support of the request. He gave the letter to the Chairman. Eric Wilhite came forward said Section 118.674C in the ordinance allow provisions for someone to come forward through the SUP process and request a masonry variance from the 100% masonry that is required per wall elevation on construction of commercial or non - residential projects. He said the existing building is wainscot high with brick on the front and the north, south and the east side is metal. He would like to construct the same type of metal on the new addition. When Staff was going through the SUP process, it was found that anything he does on the north side has to meet code. That is why the masonry screening fence and 15 ft. landscape setback with required plant material will be there. But since he is expanding basically nonconforming use on the south, Staff worked with him to reconfigure his front parking lot and is adding a little bit of landscape setback and buffer yard that will have the required trees and shrubs in the public right of way. He will have a masonry screening wall there required by ordinance because of the outside storage. To properties to the north, zoned C -2, by Page 2 10/21/10 P & Z Minutes ordinance screening is not technically required but he is requesting the SUP for variance of the masonry and for security purposes proposing to put up a chain link fence across the property. Staff suggested during the DRC process that anything facing Rufe Snow needed to be upgraded either or existing or proposed. So anything already bricked, Mr. Goheen will continue to brick all the way up. On the front portions that protrude out from behind the existing building, he will put masonry. On the north side view, it will mimic what the south side view will be. If the existing has metal on it, then the proposed building on the other sides will have metal. Mike Benton asked how tall was the chain link fence? Eric Wilhite said he is proposing 8 ft. which is the maximum height, but he could possibly only go 6 ft. Don Bowen asked if the slats were to be required on the fence, what is the life expectancy of a fence of that style? Eric Wilhite said he doesn't know for sure, it would vary based on the quality of product you bought. But it would be cheaper than masonry or wrought iron if they were required. Bill Schopper asked if there has been anyone talking about developing the southeast corner of Rufe Snow? Eric Wilhite said no, not at this point in time. Bill Schopper said that would be his only concern that you see southbound on Glenview on the opposite that would not look attractive. Eric Wilhite said it's a fairly small lot and would take a redevelopment of at least 2 or 3 tracts to get anything to develop right there. It would have to be a very small office type use because it would not be able to meet the standards for parking and landscaping and have enough retail space to do anything with. Also, the City is looking at doing a several million dollar intersection improvement to Glenview / Rufe Snow intersection. Chairman Shiflet asked if potentially additional right of way could be taken off of the corner? Eric Wilhite said no, not more than 2 or 3 ft. at the most. Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing and called Mr. Bentley to speak. Ronnie Bentley, 4025 Rufe Snow, NRH came forward and said he doesn't want anyone to make the applicant have any more expenses. He owns the business across the street and would like the front of the proposed building to be raised up more consistent where you don't look at a metal roof. He referred to what the City made him do with the fagade and made the expenses double. Page 3 10/21/10 P & Z Minutes There was a general discussion about the gable on the building and the raising of the front fagade. Don Bowen asked if the front was raised would it create a drainage problem? Eric Wilhite said he would probably have to put a gutter system behind it if he goes with a 2 or 3 ft. parapet wall. There would have to be some structural enhancement if you go above the eave line as it is in. Chairman Shiflet read the letter submitted from Paul Enlow, CEO, Dial Communications, 4024 Rufe Snow, NRH, in favor of SUP 2010 -05. He disagrees with the requirement of brick on the back of the property and said that requiring small business owners to incur those expenses in these economic times is excessive and abusive. He stressed that the applicant or himself do not reside in NRH and could very easily take the City's tax dollars elsewhere. Chairman Shiflet closed the Public Hearing and entertained a motion. APPROVED Mike Benton motioned to approve SUP 2010 -05 with the exception that an 8 ft. chain link fence with screening slats of neutral colors to match the proposed and existing building to help hide wall to the north be approved. Bill Schopper seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4 -0). Don Bowen asked about the integrated slats Mr. Goheen asked if an 8 ft. fence would be an option if it were less expensive on the north side. Chairman Shiflet said no, with the SUP process it would not be an option. Bill Schopper asked Mr. Goheen if he has talked to the architect about taking the masonry up from the bottom ? Mr. Goheen said yes there has been some discussion about the structural changes that would need to occur based on what was approved. Mike Benton asked if Code Enforcement would enforce the maintenance of the fence? Eric Wilhite said yes, either Code Enforcement or he and Dave Pendley would issue citations for non - compliance. Bill Schopper asked if there was anything that could be done to amend the additional height for the roof or was there merit to the request? Chairman Shiflet stated that as stated in the letter and the situation with the applicant, it becomes cost prohibitive. He understands the concern of Mr. Bentley, but since we are trying to redevelop the south side of town, when an opportunity comes to enhance an existing business it should be taken, as opposed to an empty business. Page 4 10/21/10 P & Z Minutes 6. SUP 2010 -06 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Ronald Dunlap for a Special Use Permit for a Three Car Detached Garage at 7955 Bursey Road Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing and called Mr. Dunlap to the stand Ron Dunlap, 7248 Glenview Dr, NRH came forward representing the homeowner with a request to build a three car garage on their property at 7955 Bursey Road. Since the property is zoned Agricultural they are requesting an SUP to build the detached garage. Eric Wilhite said this SUP is to construct an accessory structure that is over 500 sq. ft. Mr. Roth's property is platted and currently zoned Agricultural and by ordinance requires the SUP process. He is requesting to build a three car garage, brick with masonry matching the other exterior. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Jack Roth, 7955 Bursey Rd, NRH came forward as the homeowner stating that this is for personal use and storage and not any business related activities. The location of the garage will not block any views and will match the property in that area. APPROVED Mike Benton motioned to approve SUP 2010 -06, seconded by Don Bowen. The motion was carried unanimously (4 -0). 7. RP 2010 -02 Consideration of a Request from Quik Trip to Approve a Replat creating Lots 1 R and 2R -1, Block 1, Five Star Ford Addition (located at the SW Corner of Rufe Snow Drive and NE Loop 820 — 16.081 acres.) Jake Bayer, Real Estate Manager for Quick Trip Corporation, 1120 N. Industrial Blvd, Euless, TX came forward. He stated they have acquired the property and plan to build a convenience store on this property. They have worked with City Staff and Five Star Ford regarding the shared access points and are ready to begin construction. Mike Benton asked how soon they plan on breaking ground once the replat is approved? Mr. Bayer said he expects demo to start in the new few weeks. Eric Wilhite said this is a replat of what is known as the Five Star Ford Addition. There is an existing structure there now which will be demolished and new construction of the Quick Trip will begin soon. There is a mutual access easement there now that they will be utilizing with Five Star Ford and another access point off of the NE Loop 820 eastbound access road. There are some improvements that will be occurring in the median and intersection on Rufe Snow for people coming in from the south. The plat meets all the subdivision rules and regulations and Staff recommends approval. Page 5 10/21/10 P & Z Minutes Bill Schopper asked if the mutual access will come from the south and not enter right on to Rufe Snow Drive? Eric Wilhite said that is correct. There is a right out only but in order to get into the Quik Trip from the south you must take the southernmost entry. Chairman Shiflet said there is a cross access at the SW corner as well? Eric Wilhite said yes. There are a few blank spots on the plat where they are abandoning some utility easements and about 75% of the franchise utility companies have signed off on them. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve SUP 2010 -03, seconded by Mike Benton. The motion was carried unanimously (4 -0). 8. RP 2010 -03 Consideration of a Request from The City of North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department to Approve a Replat creating Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, NRH Civic Center Addition (located at 6000 Hawk Ave. — 14.509 acres Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for NRH came forward representing the City as the applicant in the replat of the property. Receiving the approval of the replat is a necessary prerequisite to receiving the building permit. They wish to begin construction within a few months. Eric Wilhite said this will be called the NRH Civic Center and part of the replat will take in the library tract which is in the Town Center Zoning. The Civic Center tracts recently underwent a zoning change from Industrial and Ag to Institutional. This will tie into the street sections on Hawk Avenue and pay homage to the library and connectivity because we think this is an important portion that is within the Town Center concept. Staff has reviewed this and recommends approval. APPROVED Don Bowne motioned to approve RP 2010 -03, seconded by Mike Benton. The motion was carried unanimously (4 -0). 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Chairman Secretary G � Randy Shiflet Owen Page 6 1 012111 0 P & Z Minutes