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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2014-01-16 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE WORK SESSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS January 16, 2014 A.0 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randal Shiflet at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT ABSENT Chairman PRESENT WERE: CITY STAFF Director of Planning & Dev. Senior Planner Assistant Planner Assistant Director Engineering Director of Economic Dev. Recording Secretary Randal Shiflet Bill Schopper Don Bowen Mike Benton Kathy Luppy Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Jerry Tyner John Pitstick Clayton Comstock Chad VanSteenberg Caroline Waggoner Craig Hulse Katasha Smithers Cindy Garvin A.1 Recent City Council Action, Development Activity Report and General Announcements A.2 Continuation of discussion on possible revisions to Article V, Division 4 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding masonry and architectural requirements. A.3 Briefing of Items on the November 21, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session Agenda B.0 Adjournment January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 1 There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. Chairman Secretary f' 5AP / F(andal Shiflet 0­4Don Bt!,otK January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 2 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS January 16, 2014 A.0 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randall Shiflet at 7:04 p.m. PRESENT ABSENT Chairman A.1 ROLL CALL CITY STAFF Director of Planning & Dev. Senior Planner Assistant Planner Assistant Director Engineering Director of Economic Dev. Recording Secretary Randall Shiflet Bill Schopper Don Bowen Mike Benton Kathy Luppy Steven Cooper Mark Haynes Jerry Tyner John Pitstick Clayton Comstock Chad VanSteenberg Caroline Waggoner Craig Hulse Katasha Smithers Cindy Garvin A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill Schopper led the Pledge of Allegiance. 13.0 Consideration of Minutes B.1 Consideration of Minutes from the December 19, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Kathy Luppy accepts the minutes Steven Cooper 2nds January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 3 C.0 Consideration of Planning & Zoning Requests C.1 TR 2013-07 Public Hearing and Consideration of amendments to Article IV of the City's Zoning Ordinance for the establishment of a new "Freeway Corridor Overlay District" along Northeast Loop 820 and State Highway 121/183 (Airport Freeway) and Section118-631 Table of Permitted Uses. Clayton Comstock came forward to present the information on Freeway Corridor. Alan Schup, 6716 Spoonwood Ln Fort Worth TX. 76137 came forward on behalf of his mother that lives on 7200 Karen Dr. speaking about purchasing the homes next to the Freeway Corridor. APPROVED Bill Schopper motioned to approve of TR2013-07. The motion was seconded by Steven Cooper. The motion passed (6-0). C.2 ZC 2013-25 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Sandlin Homes for a Zoning Change from 1-2 Medium Industrial to R-PD Residential Planned Development on Tracts 413, 5R1 B and a portion of Lot 4131, NRH Industrial Park Addition being 51.705 acres located in the 6800-7000 Block of Iron Horse Blvd. Scott Sandlin, 5709 Morlaix Ct. Colleyville TX came forward to present his request for rezoning 51.7 acres from industrial to single family residential. He said the property has been vacant for 27 years and felt the timing was right for residential. The development is being proposed for three different products (Villages, Place, Estates) with new open spaces and connections to citywide trails. The entire development will have salt cured driveways, decorative garages, full landscaping, 85% brick and enhanced architectural features. The Cambridge development will have tree lined streets including Iron Horse Boulevard. The entire property is hard to develop because it is crisscrossed with pipeline easements. The Villages is an R3 based zoning with 50 and 60 foot lots with 1,800 square foot minimums and have houses starting at $200,000. The Place has open spaces with connection with the Cottonbelt trail. Place is a mix of 50 and 60 foot lots with a R3 base district and requesting a majority of homes above 2,000 square feet but 15 lots having a minimum of 1,800 square feet. The Estates will include property to be donated to the City to build a 10 foot wide connecting trail. The Estates has a majority of 60 foot lots and 2,000 + square foot homes. We expect the Estates to start at $300,000. Any home windows, doors, sound proofing for all homes directly adjacent to the railroad tracks. In summary we are a local builder building an infill site that has been dormant for 27 years. We are providing new open spaces and connectivity to the Cottonbelt trail. We January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 4 are resolving drainage issues and providing $50 million in increased property values for the city. Clayton Comstock came forward to present the details of the Cambridge development. This development includes 51 acres from industrial zoning to Residential Planned Development. Three phases include the Villages, the Place and the Estates are outlined. Overall development has 192 lots on 51 acres is 3.7 dwelling units per acre within the R2 standard of 4 units per acre. 5 acres are being provided for open space which is 10% and a standard for residential planned developments. Cambridge development has a variety of fencing with open fencing along open spaces, 6' precast masonry wall along the backs of homes along Iron Horse and board on board cedar fencing backing to railroad and all lots that are adjacent to open spaces. A variety of street trees were shown with allowances for extension of a 10 foot wide trail connecting Liberty Park to the Cottonbelt trail. Enhanced architectural requirements, decorative street lights and mail boxes, enhanced sound proofing for all houses directly against the railroad right of way, staggered setbacks, decorative crosswalks. John Pitstick came forward to present overall consideration of the change from industrial to residential uses on the 51 acre development. Several issues were listed that included concerns over typical incompatible uses such as residential uses adjacent to commercial or industrial uses. Mr. Pitstick pointed out that the City of North Richland Hills has significantly increased aesthetic standards over the years and scrutinized planned developments to overcome questions and concerns with the use of architectural features, setbacks, buffers, masonry walls and open spaces. Staff recommended approval of ZC 2013-25 with the encouragement for Prestige Ameritech to fully use their site for industrial uses that would include the need for enhanced screening and buffering adjacent to Prestige Ameritech. Staff also recommended that the Place district to have a R2 standard with all lots in this district having a minimum of 2,000 square feet. Chairman Randall Shiflet had concerns over the homes that had a minimum of 1,800 square feet and also asked about the impact on public schools. John Pitstick said he talk to Mark Thomas with BISD and said he sent him all the information. Dan Reese 7201 Iron Horse Blvd. President of Prestige wants to go on record as opposing. Mr. Reese believes his company will be force out and not be able to grow larger because of a possibility of being surrounded by residential homes. Mr. Reese said that Prestige Ameritech would ultimately be forced to move if they could not expand. Clint Wright 7913 Barbados is worried about having a two story house built behind his home, he is also concerned about the landscaping and the maintenance of these trees, about the parks and what would happen to them. January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 5 Tim Genthurth 7300 Spurgin Ct. had concerns with about being in a Flood Plain and what is going to happen when the homes behind his home are built. Chairman Randall Shiflit said that the developer is required to resolve any drainage issues and this would be an issue to be addressed when the property is platted. Chairman Randall Shiflet closed the public hearing. Don Bowen made a motion to approve ZC 2013-25 with the stipulation that the Place district be required to have a R2 standard with 100% minimum 2,000 square foot homes; with the east side of the Villages required to have 50% of the homes at 2,000 square feet and that the homes backing to Prestige Ameritech be required to have an 8 foot masonry at the back of the lots. After discussion, Mr. Shiflet reiterated that the Iron Horse and Liberty Way intersection should be addressed at the time of the final plat. Mr. Schopper seconded the motion. Discussion included comments from Mr. Schopper with concerns over the minimum 1,800 square foot homes. Mr. Shiflet also had concerns over the 1,800 square foot homes and the potential commuter train noises. Ms. Luppy had concerns over limiting Prestige Ameritech and potentially land locking this business. Mr. Haynes expressed issues with Prestige Ameritech, with railroad noise and the lack of R2 standards. Mr. Shiflet had concerns over the Place development and called Mr. Sandlin to the podium. Mr. Sandlin stated that Prestige Ameritech is currently landlocked with streets and pipelines and would not be able to build over existing pipeline easements. Mr. Sandlin also stated that he offered to sale property to Prestige Ameritech. Mr. Sandlin also expressed concerns over the narrowness of the lots in the Villages and the need for some 1,800 square foot homes to allow for yards. He also stated that the homeowners association will be responsible for maintaining all open space areas including street trees along Iron Horse. Mr. Shiflet called for the vote to approve ZC 2013-25 with stipulations. Mr. Bowen and Mr. Cooper voted for. Mr. Shiflet, Mr. Schopper, Ms. Luppy, Mr. Haynes voted against the motion. (2 for 4 against) Motion failed. Mr. Shiflet asked for a motion to deny. Mr. Haynes made a motion to deny ZC 2013-25. Ms. Luppy seconded the motion. Discussion included concerns by Ms. Luppy that homes are probably appropriate but the Place section backing to the rail were problematic because of potential train noise. Mr. Schopper stated that the development of this land will cure the drainage issues expressed by citizens. He also expressed concerns over future train noises. Mr. Pitstick approached the podium for consideration to table to resolve issues. Mr. Sandlin came forward and said he could not postpone this item because of time commitments. January 16, 2014 P8Z Minutes Page 6 Mr. Shiflet called for the vote on ZC 2013-25. Mr. Haynes and Mr. Shiflet voted for. Mr. Schopper, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Luppy and Mr. Cooper voted against the motion. (2 for 4 against) Motion failed. FAILURE TO APPROVE OR DENY (Reposted ZC 2013-25 for Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission meeting based on City Attorney's interpretation of City Charter.) Article XIV Planning, Section 2 paragraph (2) "the planning and zoning commission shall.... (2) Recommend to the city council the approval or disapproval of any proposed changes in the zoning ordinance text or map." C.3 ZC 2013-24 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Sandlin Homes for a portion of Industrial Park Addition being 5.010 acres located in the Zoning Change from 1-2 Medium Industrial to 0-1 Office on a portion of Tract 4131, NRH 6700 Block of Iron Horse Blvd. Mr. Sandlin came forward to request garden offices on the currently zoned industrial property. Clayton Comstock said staff was supportive of this request. This zoning change would require masonry walls and landscape setbacks adjacent to current residential zoning. Patty Heights at 5711 WestChase is not happy with the commercial offices that could cause noise. Chairman Randall Shiflet explained about a required masonry wall. Don Bowen explained that the garden offices will be doctor offices and dentist offices. Chairman Randall Shiflet closed the public hearing. APPROVED Don Bowen motioned to approve of ZC 2013-24. The motion was seconded by Steven Cooper. The motion passed (6-0) C.4 ZC 2014-02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from The City of North Richland Hills for a Zoning Change from 1-2 Medium Industrial to C-2 Commercial on Lot 2R, Block 5, Industrial Park Addition located at 6757 Rufe Snow Dr. Clayton Comstock comes forward to present the case. Zoning change from Industrial to Commercial. This change reflects what has been built in the past couple of years and offers them more opportunities to move forward on this property. There were no questions. Chairman Randall Shiflet closes the public hearing. January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 7 APPROVED Steven Cooper motioned to approve of ZC 2014-02. The motion was seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed (6-0). C.5 ZC 2014-03 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from The City of North Richland Hills for a Zoning Change from 1-2 Medium Industrial to C-2 Commercial on Lots 3A, 313 and 4A, NRH Industrial Park Addition located at 5700 and 5710 Rufe Snow Dr and 6700 Iron Horse Blvd. Clayton Comstock comes forward to present the case. The City wants to cooperate with the commercial property owners to change zoning from industrial to commercial to reflect what is built on the ground. There were no questions. Chairman Randall Shiflet closed the public hearing. APPROVED Steven Cooper motioned to approve of ZC2014-03. The motion was seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed (6-0). C.6 SUP 2014-01 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from The City of North Richland Hills for a Special Use Permit for an Auto Rental business on Lot 3A, NRH Industrial Park Addition located at 5700 Rufe Snow Dr Clayton Comstock comes forward to present the case. When changing the Zoning on ZC 2014-03 the City removed the property rights to allow an Auto Rental Business and are now recommending approval for a Special Use Permit. This will only allow a car wash on the propriety if it was related with an Auto Rental Business. There were no questions. Chairman Randall Shiflet closed the public hearing. APPROVED Steven Cooper motioned to approve of SUP2014-01. The motion was seconded by Don Bowen. The motion passed (6-0). ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. Chairman Randall Shiflet SecrFtRry Awai^- j a Doit Bowet January 16, 2014 P&Z Minutes Page 8