HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2011-02-11 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randall Shiflet at 7:OOp.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Randall Shiflet
Bill Schopper
Don Bowen
Steven Cooper
Mike Benton
Dianna Madar
Mark Haynes
Kathy Luppy
CITY STAFF Managing Director Of Dev.
Director of Planning & Dev
City Manager
Police Chief
Asst. Planner
Director of Economic Dev.
Sn. Mnmt. Asst. Dev. Svcs
Recording Secretary
Svcs Mike Curtis
John Pitstick
Mark Hindman
Jimmy Perdue
Chad VanSteenberg
Craig Hulse
Kristin Weegar
Teresa Koontz
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Don Bowen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Continue Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from The City of North
Richland Hills for changes to the Town Center Regulating Plan and the Town Center
Zoning Ordinance for the eastern portion of Home Town generally located in between
Boulevard 26 and Mid Cities Boulevard.
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John Pitstick gave a power point presentation on the Staff's recommendation on the
new densities and handouts would be provided at the end of the meeting for those in
attendance.
Mike Curtis said the he wanted to summarize that cottages would only be approved by
Special Use Permit, street widths would be widened three feet from the current width,
no commercial or live works across from the elementary school would be allowed, and
densities have been decreased across from the lake. In addition, a traffic consultant
was hired to do a traffic analysis based on the plan proposed. He said based on the
study, the internal streets will serve this development at build out, other than Ice House
Drive and Hawk Ave. The levels of service of street intersections are also evaluated as
acceptable and no different today and at build out based on the proposed plan. He said
there are additional stakeholder meetings that will be held to answer further questions.
Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing and read the names of those signing cards
in attendance. He called those wishing to speak to come forward.
John Osborne, 8528 Bridge St, came forward and stated he was appreciative of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and thought the changes in densities were good but
not enough.
Sean McGaughy, 6229 Sherbert Drive asked about the proposed 60.000 sq. ft. of
apartments as part of the Staff recommendations. He has concerns with parking, traffic
and does not agree with the recommendations.
John Pitstick said it was because the City wanted a commercial core consisting of
60,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, but realized there is no demand for commercial at
this time so rather than allow more apartments to be built, we prefer more commercial
space this is occupied from an interim standpoint.
Sarah Draper, 5817 Arbor Road spoke against traffic with Nytex and apartment density
averages for the proposed development compared to other apartments.
Chairman Shiflet stated there is an agreement between BISD and Nytex for the parking
at events and cannot address that at this time, it would be up to the City for parking
restrictions.
Don Bowen said Hometown is a completely separate ordinance and everything is
governed by this one ordinance and does not have to follow the general ordinances of
the City.
Dan Heth, 8604 Passionvine, spoke against the number of apartments proposed due to
density, traffic and crime and referenced his letter to the City Manager that should have
been given to Planning and Zoning Commission.
Chairman Shiflet said as it was earlier pointed out that the ordinances are completely
different in Hometown, we are now trying to work through the process to where the
regulations will be incorporated into the City ordinance and enforceable by the City
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instead of the Developer. He said they received the new density information at the
same time today as the citizens did tonight.
Don Bowen asked John Pitstick about what was planned for future stakeholder
meetings?
John Pitstick said nothing is scheduled at this time, but there will be meetings held at
the Library in the next few weeks. Issues from traffic and Nytex can be addressed with
the citizens at that time. The meetings will be put on the website as soon as they
become scheduled.
Don Bowen stated that Nytex is an issue that affects Hometown, but is not a Hometown
issue and wanted to clarify that it is not considered in part of this ordinance.
Steven Cooper asked if he would get additional information about the density changes.
Mike Benton commented on the crime rate that keeps getting brought up and asked for
some statistics for this issue.
Mark Haynes asked about the three non - signalized intersections and asked if once
signaled would they have the level of service of D or above?
Mike Curtis said yes, especially at Hawk and Ice House Drive would probably consist of
more than the signal light, perhaps designated right or left turn lanes.
Don Bowen asked if parking on the grass would still be available once this has been
resolved?
Mike Curtis said no, it would not. Nytex overflow parking is supposed to be at the BISD
High School. Since nothing is developed yet and streets are not completed people will
park where it is convenient for them. Once this develops this will no longer be an
option.
Mike Benton asked would there be signs they indicate no parking allowed?
Mike Curtis said there would be on street parking but some of it will be taken up by the
people that live there. Signs will be up for obvious illegal parking spots.
Don Bowen moved that the meeting be continued until February 17, 2011. Steven
Cooper seconded the motion and it carried unanimously (7 -0).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Chairman Secretary
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