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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2012-02-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 2, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randall Shiflet at 6:32 p.m. PRESENT Chairman Randall Shiflet Vice Chairman Bill Schopper Don Bowen Mike Benton Mark Haynes Ex- Officio Jerry Tyner ABSENT Steven Cooper Kathy Luppy CITY STAFF Director of Planning and Dev. John Pitstick Senior Planner Clayton Comstock Assistant Planner Chad VanSteenberg Assistant Director Public Works Greg Van Nieuwenhuize Director of Economic Dev. Craig Hulse Recording Secretary Teresa Koontz 2. FP 2011 -03 Consideration of a Request from Brundrett Development Strategies, LLC for a Final Plat to create Lot 1, Block 1, Morrow Ranch located on 8.779 acres at 8801 Kirk Lane. Clayton Comstock said this item came to the Planning and Zoning Commission previously for the preliminary plat and zoning change to R -1 -S. The final plat proposed tonight is consistent with the preliminary plat and staff recommends approval. The final plat does also dedicate more right of way than originally proposed. Chairman Shiflet asked about the value of the right of way versus the rough proportionality and how close they turned out. February 2, 2012 P&Z Minutes Page 1 Greg VanNeuwenhuize said roughly $835.45. It is almost completed and in the hands of the attorneys. John Pitstick said there is a development agreement that establishes that credit as part of the trade -off for the rough proportionality fees for dedication. He said the zoning change and final plat will all go to the next City Council meeting. Thad Brundrett came forward representing Mike and Charlene Morrow as presented by staff with the intent of the plat to allow the Morrow's to create an estate lot. Mike and Stephen Morrow inherited the property from their parents and it has been in the family for over 100 years and the goal is to come back and live on the property and maintain the rural character and setting. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve FP 2011 -03, seconded by Don Bowen. The motion as approved unanimously (5 -0). 3. Discussion of a new and unlisted use request for "Precious Metal Buyer" Clayton Comstock said a request has been made by a business owner for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider the interpretation of the new and unlisted use of "Precious Metal Buyer." Staff recognizes this use as an emerging trend as the price of gold continues to rise; but also believes the use category could be different enough from the other defined uses to warrant a determination from the Commission. Staff has identified four possible options (1) define under existing use (2) require an SUP (3) define as an "alternative financial establishment" or (4) don't define it, whereby not permitting it. Staff recommends option 3, refining the definition of "alternative financial establishment" to include "precious metal buyers," as the nature of the businesses within the category are similar. The purpose of these establishments is to leave the business with money (cash) in -hand. The result would be that precious metal buyers would only be permitted in the 1 -2" Industrial District with Special Use Permit approval. No vote was required, but the Commission agreed with staff's recommendation. 4. Discussion of a new and unlisted use for "Retail Sale of Used Goods," "Resale Shop," or like nomenclature. Clayton Comstock said Staff has seen an increase in certificate of occupancy requests for the retail sale of used goods, or the "resale" of goods. Over the past year six such establishments have opened in NRH. The city does not currently distinguish between retail sales of new goods and the retail sales of used goods, other than "pawn shops" which are regulated under a separate code by the Police Department and "antique stores." Staff brought this issue before P &Z at their November work session and received some direction and at that time, it was clarified that outdoor storage was the biggest concern with these types of establishments. Staff is bringing this back to consider a possible SUP requirement so that the type and quality of the used merchandise may be regulated, as well as the location. The two options are (1) February 2, 2012 P &Z Minutes Page 2 consider them permitted under the existing use definitions or (2) require an SUP. Staff recommends option 2 because it will allow P &Z and City Council to control the locational spacing between businesses, so that too many aren't located in one area of town. Also, the SUP may allow the city to limit the type, age and quality of the used merchandise sold. No vote was required, but the Commission agreed with staff's recommendation. Mr. Comstock then indicated staff would draft an ordinance that addressed both uses discussed this evening and return to the Commission for formal consideration and public hearing. 5. Brief presentation by staff on 2012 work session topics. Clayton Comstock gave a presentation on what the Planning Department would be working on in 2012. He said we see it as an opportunity to increase our standards across the board as far as the built environment—or you see when you drive down Mid Cities or Davis Boulevard that impacts you the most. These include architectural standards, signs, landscaping and tree preservation, lighting, freeway corridor overlay. We will be coming to you with some ideas and recommendations for where we might be able to increase some standards and in exchange for that give developers some more flexibility. Chairman Shiflet asked about the Thoroughfare Plan and if rural roads would be on the list. Clayton Comstock said yes, and staff intends to come forward shortly with a Land Use Plan map update and an update to the Thoroughfare Plan. 6. Adjournment There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Chai an Secretary C Randy Shiflet February 2, 2012 P &Z Minutes Page 3