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WORK SESSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
July 17, 2014
6:30 PM
A.0
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randall Shiflet at 06:19 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
PRESENT Chairman Randall Shiflet
Vice Chairman Bill Schopper
Don Bowen
Steven Cooper
Mark Haynes
Kathy Luppy
Ex-Officio Jerry Tyner
ABSENT Mike Benton
CITY STAFF Director of Planning & Development John Pitstick
Senior Planner Clayton Comstock
Assistant Planner Chad VanSteenberg
Assistant Director-Public Works Greg Van Nieuwenhuise
Assistant Director-Engineering Caroline Waggoner
Recording Secretary Cheryl Booth
Recording Secretary Cindy Garvin
A.1
Recent City Council Action, Development Activity Report, and General
Announcements
A.2
Briefing of Items on the July 17, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
Session Agenda
Clayton Comstock presented staff overview on each of the applications scheduled for
this evening's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet stated that the Board approves the three (3) minute time limit
for speakers during the Public Hearing. He reiterated that the Board has been
requested to draw more information out of each applicant. There needs to be less
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reliance on the staff presentation, which is designed as a presentation of the facts and
more of the applicant's mission, vision and plan of action for their submission.
B.0
Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 06:57 pm.
Chairman Secretary
Randall Shiflet Don Bowen
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
JULY 17, 2014
7:00 PM
A.0
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randall Shiflet at 07:01 p.m.
A.1
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Chairman Randall Shiflet
Vice Chairman Bill Schopper
Don Bowen
Steven Cooper
Mark Haynes
Kathy Luppy
Ex-Officio Jerry Tyner
ABSENT Mike Benton
CITY STAFF Director of Planning & Development John Pitstick
Senior Planner Clayton Comstock
Assistant Planner Chad VanSteenberg
Assistant Director-Public Works Greg Van Nieuwenhuise
Assistant Director-Engineering Caroline Waggoner
Recording Secretary Cheryl Booth
Recording Secretary Cindy Garvin
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jerry Tyner led the Pledge of Allegiance at 07:02 PM.
B.0
Consideration of Minutes
B.1
Consideration of Minutes from the June 19, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting
APPROVED
Bill Schopper motioned to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2014
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Meeting. The motion was seconded by Don Bowen. The motion passed
unanimously (6-0).
C.0
Consideration of Planning & Zoning Requests
C.8
RP 2014-03 Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Smith Farm Addition; being 21
"R-2" Single Family Residential lots on 8.00 acres located at 7601 Douglas Lane.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. This zoning change
was approved at City Council on July 14, 2014. This is located at the northern most
portion of Douglas Lane, just south of Cross Timbers Park. This does include a new
street. The applicant will include open space for drainage or for tree preservation.
Final engineering will determine if a drainage pond is required.
Applicant, Marvin Smith, 7600 Douglas, came forward to present his application. This
land has been in my family for 70 years. We wish to make this an exceptionally nice
subdivision for the city. From Starnes to the first entrance we will work with the Orange
Valley Home Owners Association to streetscape, replacing trees and replacing fencing.
Minimum footage would be 2,500 for one story and 3,300 for two story homes. We
are not required to build a masonry fence, so it would be wrought iron, similar to the
botanical gardens.
APPROVAL
Kathy Luppy motioned to approve RP 2014-03. The motion was seconded by Don
Bowen. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Chairman, Randall Shiflet made an announcement regarding application and public
hearing procedures. The staff will present first. City staff is here to advise the
committee. Staff is not here to sell the project. The applicant needs to thoroughly
explain what their request is and why the committee should approve it. Those speaking
in the public comments should state their name and address for the record. They are
limited to three (3) minutes, relevant to what we are considering this evening so that
all can be heard with a group this size.
C.1
SUP 2014-03 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from R. Lynn
Motheral for a Special Use Permit for an accessory building greater than 500
square feet located at 7113 Douglas Lane. THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS
CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 19, 2014 MEETING.
Clayton Comstock came forward to present the staff overview. This accessory building
is 1,000 square foot. This property is located on the west side of Douglas, between
Starnes on the north and Hightower on the south. This is a 25' X 40' building with a roll-
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top door facing Douglas. This is a 100% metal building. For reference, there have
been seven (7) requests for accessory buildings greater than 500 square feet in North
Richland Hills. The only one approved as 100% metal, in 2008, replaced an existing
dilapidated metal building. Since 2008, of the next six (6) requests, all but one (1)
approved have been 100% masonry. The last one approved was four (4) foot wainscot
masonry on a metal building. The masonry on that size of three thousand (3,000)
square foot building was cumbersome. Applicant met us halfway with the wainscoting.
Applicant, R. Lynn Motheral, 7109 Douglas Lane, came forward to present his
application. He wishes to request a metal building. What he doesn't want to do is the
wainscoting. He wants to match the six (6) buildings around him in this immediate
neighborhood. He is locked in where you can't see the building from anywhere except
the next door neighbor and his property that is next door to this house. Another reason
for the metal request is the plasticity of the ground in the area. This foundation will
move. With building movement, there becomes a water issue where the metal
terminates at the wainscoting. This is the primary reason for the request for full metal,
which is more of a maintenance issue than anything else. He also has a list of twenty
two (22) of the neighbors supporting his full metal building.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet asked the applicant to provide the list to the Recording
Secretary so this list can go into the record.
Don Bowen wished to reiterate what staff said, in that Mr. Motheral is a contractor. Mr.
Bowen asked to be reassured that this building is for his personal use and would not be
utilized for his contractor business. It would not be customary for use of this building for
a business.
Mr. Motheral stated that his son and he work on cars. The purpose of this building is to
contain these cars and four-wheeler vehicle into one area. He has a tractor as well.
This will clean up his property and driveway. These issues being one of the reasons so
many neighbors support the building. The city has been gracious enough to
permit him to have a storage building at the front of the property. As soon as this
building is completed, that storage building is gone. This building would not be used for
his contractor equipment. The majority of the tools that are used are infrared cameras,
drain snakes and paperwork in his business as a consultant.
Chairman Randall Shiftlet addressed his concern of the trend. The commission has met
with the Mayor and City Council regarding this application. Applicant, Motheral has
met with them as well. Chairman Shiflet is a resident of the city as well. The area is
changing. This property is R1-S. He would like to see the larger buildings to be
allowed on these one (1) acre plus tract rural properties. But if he were permitted to
have a 100% metal building, he could have the last one in the city. Chairman Shiflet is
requesting some compromise on something that is not 100% metal.
Applicant pointed out on the map where a foundation remains from a metal building that
has previously been removed as it was no longer safe, as deemed by the city. He
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stated that this new building is replacing that former metal building. This being similar to
the neighbor on the end who was permitted to replace a metal building.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.1 Special Use Permit at 07:12
PM.
Mack Garvin; 6908 Little Ranch Road, spoke in favor. There are about ten (10)
buildings on that stretch of street that are wood or metal buildings. The complexion of
that area is not going to change any time soon. He understands that the city has a
different direction. He totally disagrees with that. There is a place for metal buildings in
R1-S zoning. Requesting someone like Mr. Motheral to put up a brick building is
ridiculous. Getting all of those vehicles away from the front of the property will enhance
that neighborhood.
Peggy Smith; 7121 Douglas Lane, spoke in opposition. I live two properties north of Mr.
Motheral's property. At first, I thought this was like a built-on garage. It is better that it is
further back. The driveway is blocked by a tree. Somehow vehicles need to get in and
out of that building, but there is no driveway. It would make sense to add some sort of
driveway. There are a lot of vehicles on that property. A building this size is not large
enough to house all of the junk. My concern is that this proposal allow them to bring
more junk onto the two (2) acre property. That mess is currently located between two
properties, both owned by Mr. Motheral. Relocation of the junk will bring it in direct
visibility of the neighbor just to the north. Greater concern is the intended use of the
building regarding noise and activities going on in that driveway. There are plenty of
complaints. If we had a responsible neighbor, we probably wouldn't be complaining.
Applicant, Lynn Motheral spoke in response to the concerns. He displayed pictures of
the neighbor's property directly to the north of his property. He showed huge trailers,
and three (3) to six (6) vehicles parked at that property. He stated that he, as a
contractor, doesn't have trailers that large. This neighbor is between Lynn Motheral and
Peggy Smith homes.
Don Bowen explained that these pictures are not relevant to this application.
Bill Schopper brought up that others have built brick accessory buildings, against their
preference. He was asking the question of the applicant why the committee should
approve this application for a full metal building when these previous individuals were
required to build with brick.
Applicant, Lynn Motheral brought up the 2008 replacement 100% metal shed that was
approved. And he brought the design of previously approved masonry buildings that
are placed next to a residential building and is inconsistent color with brick on the
existing residence. This new building would match other existing buildings in the
neighborhood. This building is in a hidden area. As a contractor, my recommendation
to customers is to install property that is "in sprit" with the rest of the area. Zero energy
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homes may be a better product, but can look hideous in context with the rest of the
neighborhood. The 22 other neighbors approve this to improve the neighborhood.
Steve Cooper wished to set the record straight. Mr. Cooper heard Mr. Motheral indicate
that he was being slammed as a general contractor. He has not heard anyone from this
committee slamming him as a general contractor. Mr. Cooper addressed that we never
get a change if we continue to build back to the same thing that we previously had.
Mark Haynes asked for clarification if this building was directly behind his rental property
or the property where he lives.
Applicant, Lynn Motheral responded that this accessory building is behind his rental
property. Mr. Motheral lives next door.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.1 Special Use Permit at 07:36 PM.
Don Bowen discussed that there are two options. It could be denied as presented. Or it
could be approved subject to application of elements of masonry. The applicant is not
proposing doing any masonry.
Bill Schopper discussed that wainscoting is ugly. He was confused about the "code
compliance" of wainscoting.
Clayton Comstock responded that wainscoting is not code. None of these options above
500 square feet are code. The expectation from the city is that the building be at least
85% masonry. This has been discussed with Mr. Motheral, but he still wished to
present the 100% metal building to the commission.
FAILURE TO PASS MOTION
Don Bowen motioned to approve SUP 2014-03 subject to the wainscoting
masonry option. The motion was not seconded by any Commission Member.
Don Bowen withdrew his motion.
Don Bowen summarized that Mr. Motheral is proposing a 100% metal building. This is
what has been proposed to the council. Council has clearly stipulated the expectation
of 85% masonry. Mr. Motheral is not showing any indication of making concessions,
which is why the committee is not in favor of this application.
DENIAL
Steve Cooper motioned to deny SUP 2014-03 as presented. The motion was
seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed (5-1). Kathy Luppy was not in
favor of denial.
Chairman Randall Shiflet informed the applicant that he has the right to appeal this
decision to City Council.
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C.2
SUP 2014-07 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from J & J NRH 100,
FLP for a Special Use Permit for a Detention/Retention Pond on 1.817 at the
southern terminus of Bentley Drive. THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS CONTINUED
FROM THE JUNE 19, 2014 MEETING.
C.3
FP 2014-03 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from J & J NRH 100
FLP for a Final Plat of Thorn bridge East Phase V; being 43 single family
residential lots on 15.407 acres located at 7817 and 7909 Precinct Line Road.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. Applications SUP 2014-
07 and FP 2014-03 prefer to be discussed together, as both apply to the same project.
The retention pond would be for a continuous hold of water. Surrounding the pond
would be a retaining wall plus landscaping. Agreement has been made to install
perpetual tree irrigation. Open space would be for utility easement and park area.
Caroline Waggoner came forward to speak to the Little Bear Creek corridor. Much of
this area is in the flood plain. Development of Thornbridge diverted flow to Little Bear
Creek. Evaluation of the diversion channel prior to Thornbridge phases II and III is why
we would allow a detention pond to mitigate storm water run-off. The pond would also
provide an aesthetic appeal. The fifty (50) foot minimum distance between pond and
the nearest property line provided a buffer to mitigate run off. Little Bear Creek is the
only natural tributary. It has had increased debris and water flow from the development.
City will maintain where they have public right of way.
Chairman Randall Shiflet reiterated that the city does not have the ability to go onto
private property to maintain even though it is a natural tributary by ordinance.
Applicant, Jason Weaver; 2405 Mustang Drive; Grapevine, TX; Civil Engineer with
Goodwin and Marshall, representing Mr. Barfield and Our County Homes, came forward
to present his application. He appreciates Ms. Waggoner's and Mr. Comstock's
overview of the project. Slide presentations show the existing twenty two (22) acres of
watershed that discharges into two (2) different drainage ditches. Twenty.six (20.6)
acres will flow into the proposed detention point. The result is improved drainage and
discharge rate of nearly all of the development. J & J NRH 100 has obtained land from
Mr. Barfield to increase the development size.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.2 Special Use Permit and C.3
Final Plat at 07:59 PM .
Angela Stevens; 7132 Stoney brook; wished not to speak, but to express opposition.
Austin Stevens; no address; wished not to speak, but to express opposition.
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Rick Stevens; 7132 Stoney brook Drive came forward in opposition. This is his Mom's
property. Prior to this evening's presentation, nothing was presented to us in writing of
what Mr. Barfield was offered. Our problem is the water drainage into ditch A. It has
always been a minor ditch. Ditch B was always the main drainage for this area. The
ditch is three (3) feet deep. It already blocks access to the opposite side of our own
property. It is his belief that there will be more flooding and greater erosion with higher
population density. We request that this proposal be denied and sent back to
engineering.
Chairman Randall Shiflet reiterated that all of the information presented by Mr. Stevens
was received and presented to staff and has been reviewed with engineering. There is
a definite downstream problem south of Kirk Lane.
Rick Stevens stated that the city does have the family's permission to come onto our
private property to make repairs on Little Bear Creek. The property has been in the
family for 70 years. There has been thousands of acres of development flowing into that
creek with no improvements. No-one comes to clean it up. And the area is still
operating with the same bridge from the 1930's.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet asked if someone could have a look at the culvert and bridge
at Little Bear Creek on the Smith property.
Dianna Smith, 9012 Glendara Drive; acting HOA President of Thornbridge East,.
Phases II, Ill and IV; came forward in favor. Her property backs up to where that
detention pond would be located. She has been in favor of prior excellent
developments with Our Country Homes.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.2 Special Use Permit and C.3
Final Plat at 08:05 PM.
APPROVAL
Bill Schopper motioned to approve SUP 2014-07 as proposed. The motion was
seconded by Mark Haynes. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Don Bowen expressed faith in city staff that if engineering says the flooding will get
better, it will do so, despite Mr. Steven's skepticism.
APPROVAL
Don Bowman motioned to approve FP 2014-03. The motion was seconded by Bill
Schopper. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
C.4
ZC 2014-10 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Waguih Guirguis
for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural and "R-1-S" Special Single Family to
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"R-2" Single Family Residential located at 8900 Martin Drive and a portion of 8820
Martin Drive.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. Today's request is
ONLY to change the zoning. It is NOT to present this reference development plan. Mid-
Cities Blvd is to the south. Commercially zoned property is in the middle. Martin drive
is to the north. Brynwyck development is to the west. This is slightly over four (4) acres
of property. Original plan was changed after initial notification. Staff sent out new notice
letters to homeowners within two hundred (200) feet of the new boundary. Staff
presented an Opposition Map of those in opposition of this proposal. Commercial
property to the south submitted a letter in favor of the proposal. As did Brynwyck Home
Owner's Association (HOA) submit an approval letter. Individual residents in Brynwick
did not. This does not have any weight on tonight's Planning and Zoning vote. Should
this development proposal be presented to Planning and Zoning Commission requires a
simple majority recommendation. Should this development move to August City
Council, to pass would require a super majority vote which is six (6) out of seven (7)
voting in favor; as more than (twenty) 20% of landowners within two hundred (200) foot
buffer around the development expressed opposition to the proposal.
Applicant, Lucien Maneshe, 5000 Thompson Tourist, Colleyville, TX; 76034; Civil
Engineer for ANA Consultants, representing owner, Waguih Guirguis and the developer,
came forward to present application. We are asking for zoning change approval.
Owner has developed high end homes in this area since 2000. Mr. Guirguis has
partnered with Deley Properties, LLC; custom home builders for about fifteen (15)
years. Proposed use will conform to current and future land use. We are intending to
build some very nice homes. Lot sizes meet or exceed zoning requirements. All would
be custom homes from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.
Mr Guirguis met with some property owners who requested taller fencing. He
included change to eight (8) foot fence. Pavement improvements would
include brick pavers and stamped concrete on the roads as well as decorative light
fixtures and professional landscaping. If approved, construction would start late
September, 2014, completing January, 2015.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.4 Zoning Change at 08:16 PM.
Gordon Summers; 8912 Martin Drive; came forward as opposed, along with his
neighbors. He lives next door to this property. Mr. Summers worked at the bank in the
1970's when Charles & Joanne Cain borrowed money to purchase the subject acreage
to raise their kids. Likewise, fifteen (15) years ago, my wife and I purchased our
property to enjoy the privacy and peacefulness of a country setting in the city. We
believe this development would change everything about the neighborhood. It is my
discussion with the city, I understand that properties have been preserved along Bursey
and Little Ranch Road for small estate homes. We would like to preserve ours as well.
I am aware of a couple at my church who would be very interested in this property, were
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it available as a small acreage home site. Adding ten (10) to fourteen (14) new homes
to this area will increase traffic by ten (10) to twenty (20) cars per day. We have
provided a petition list of home owners who feel like we do.
Bill Weaver; 7241 Vivian Lane; Richland Hills, TX; Today's response is from a
humanitarian standpoint. I have been Gordon and Kay's pastor for several years.
Gordon takes care of his neighbors. To put fourteen (14) homes next door to Gordon
would kill him, working him to death trying to keep everyone happy.
Yang Cho; 1308 Summerset Ct; Colleyville, TX 76034; wished not to speak, but to
express approval.
Tracy Swayden; 8820 Martin Drive; came forward in opposition. Initially when re-
zoning was proposed, I met with Doug and Waguih Having already endured the
development of Brynwick, I had road noise concerns and the maintenance of my
property value. After that meeting, they came to me to acquire 54 feet of the east part of
my land if this proposal was passed. I have signed a contingency contract. I have been
told that the re-zoning of that lot is probably inevitable.
David Branach; 8801 Martin Drive came forward in opposition. I am a 22 year owner of
an adjacent four (4) acre lot. My family sees the impending squeeze of sandwiching of
fourteen (14) homes between one (1) and larger acreage lots. The planning and zoning
engineers have done their checklists quite well. But some of their checklists are more
mathematical and missing common sense criteria and aesthetics. Resident citizens are
voicing concerns as values, which are present and future, that don't belong to the given
public officials, are being given to commercial developers. These opportunists are not
here for the long run to see the impact to the residents who intend to stay and raise
families and retire here.
Jonathan Roll; 9004 Martin Drive came forward in opposition. He purchased his home
twenty (20) years ago because everything on the south side was one (1) acre or more
size. This proposal does not directly impact me at this time, but it could down the road.
My intent is to retire at that home because of where it is.
Doug Terry; 1001 Edgewater Court; Colleyville, TX 76034 wished not to speak, but to
express approval.
Osama Nashed; 5412 Caribou Ridge Drive; Watauga, TX 76137; chose not to speak,
but to express approval.
Waguih Guirguis; 75 Main Street; Colleyville; came forward in approval. My intent was
not to speak. But this was not intended to be a commercial subdivision. Every single
home will be custom homes. I plan to live in this subdivision. I tried to approach the
immediate neighbors so I can be a good neighbor. I myself, am an artist, having had
my two (2) jewelry stores in Colleyville and Bedford for more than twenty five (25) years.
I like and appreciate beautiful things.
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Linda Branach; 8801 Martin; came forward in opposition. Beauty is in the eye of the
beholder. Right now I'm looking at the most beautiful sixty (60) foot oak trees. I see
these trees being taken down all around the city. I am very much opposed.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.4 Zoning Change at 08:28 PM.
Don Bowen spoke in response to the public hearing comments. He is greatly influenced
by the neighborhood that is opposed. Everybody around this is opposed. This is right
in the middle of the neighborhood. It is Mr. Bowen's intention to vote against the
proposal.
Kathy Luppy spoke in response to the public hearing comments. She, likewise lives in a
neighborhood, close to Little Ranch Road, that grew up around her neighborhood. We
fought against that development's traffic congestion, now almost thirty (30) years ago.
We, as a commission, owe it to the neighbors that have been there for years to listen to
what they have to say. These are large lots, purchased for the aesthetic value. If we, as
a commission, need to look at some of these other areas of the city as estate lots, then
that is something we need to do. It is Ms. Luppy's plan to vote against the proposal.
Chairman, Randall Shiflet brought up that he requested a work session with the mayor
and city council earlier this year. We discussed the estate lot program. It was narrowed
down as two areas that would be coming back for further discussion. That would
involve stakeholder meetings, of which this area is not one of. We want to be very
careful to designate as an estate-type designation. Such a designation would obligate
the home owners to zoning restrictions that would carry over to your children, your
grandchildren and your estate. We cannot prohibit a property owner because of
someone else. There was a commercial property owner on Boulevard 26 that was
receiving neighborhood opposition. My views on that were if one is opposed enough to
the changes, then purchase the land. I also respect the changing dynamics of the city
and am supportive of the applicant.
Steve Cooper expressed that he, too listened to the homeowners. We are a changing
city. He grew up in a rural area outside of Texas and respect the property owner's
sentiments. He respects the comments, but does plan to support the application.
APPROVAL
Bill Schopper motioned to approve ZC 2014-10, as proposed. The motion was
seconded by Mark Haynes. The motion passed (4-2). Don Bowen and Kathy
Luppy were opposed.
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C.5
SUP 2013-03 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Zone Systems,
Inc. for a Special Use Permit for a telecommunications tower on the campus of
Fort Worth Christian School at 6200 Holiday Lane.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. This is the first of two (2)
Applications on the agenda for Fort Worth Christian. Zone Systems is requesting on
behalf of Verizon Wireless and Fort Worth Christian for one hundred and four (104) foot
telecommunications cell tower on campus. The tower would be on the light standard
by the baseball field. Light standards would be at the same level as existing.
Steven Cooper asked if this application is requesting a variance to the metal building
materials as well as request for installation of a cell tower.
Clayton Comstock agreed that this application was both for variance of the masonry
requirement as well as construction of the cell tower.
Applicant, Pater Kavanaugh, 1620 Handley Drive; Dallas, TX; 75208; representing
Zone Systems, came forward to present his application. As a society, we all depend
upon cell phones. Antennas must be up high enough to get the phones to work. We do
our best to hide these towers within the community. They can generally be placed on
TXU transmission towers. There will be a sixteen (16) foot fence to protect the
equipment from high flying baseballs. This tower will have room available to service
another carrier, should the need exist. We are taking advantage of the long term
planning of Fort Worth Christian.
Jerry Tyner asked the size of the equipment shed where their equipment would be
stored.
Applicant, Kavanaugh stated that their lease space is twenty (20) feet deep by thirty
(30) feet wide.
Chairman Randall Shiflet asked if this tower is tall enough to require FAA lighting.
Applicant, Kavanaugh stated that they generally receive FAA approval anyway, but that
requirement is generally established at two hundred (200) feet minimum. If air
ambulance lighting is required, FAA would acknowledge Zone Systems.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.5 Special Use Permit at 08:48
PM.
Being no discussion, Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.5 Special
Use Permit at 08:48 PM.
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APPROVAL
Steven Cooper motioned to approve SUP 2013-03. The motion was seconded by
Don Bowen. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
C.6
SUP 2014-08 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Fort Worth
Christian School at 6200 Holiday Lane for a Special Use Permit to allow for the
construction of a Chapel/Auditorium with less than the required 85 percent
masonry coverage.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. Building to be located
centrally on the campus. Site plan is under review by the development review
committee . The administrative building was previously built with the intent to attach this
chapel and auditorium to the blank slate south side. Building is forty four (44) feet tall.
Applicant, Russ Garrison; 2726 Edgebrook Court; Keller, TX; representing Fort Worth
Christian, came forward to present his application. Fort Worth Christian has presented
this as forth (4th) project since 2011 in a master development plan to improve the
campus. Students currently meet for daily chapel in the hallway. The student campus
has growth in their band, choir and drama programs. Please see proposal of masonry-
alternate architectural materials of this application.
Applicant, Michael Hoffer; 6466 Woodstock Road; Fort Worth, TX 76116; representing
the Honfeld, Hoffer, Stanford architectural firm showed various metal or glass materials
proposed in lieu of masonry. Brick would be the primary base structure with these first
class alternate architectural treatments.
Chairman Randall Shiflet asked what brick samples would be primary.
Steven Cooper asked what portion of the building actually drops below the eighty five
(85) % masonry code requirement. He asked how the equation calculates glass as part
of the materials.
Clayton Comstock clarified that glass surface is actually removed from the surface
calculations, which would result in higher masonry content after analyzing the
architectural plans with that adjustment than is presented in the figures presented today
including all of the glass surfaces. Similar to new City Hall, there are a number of metal
applications w/ architectural structure and save money.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.6 Special Use Permit at 08:48
PM.
Being no discussion, Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.6 Special
Use Permit at 08:48 PM.
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APPROVAL
Steven Cooper motioned to approve SUP 2014-08. The motion was seconded by
Mark Haynes. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
C.7
SDP 2014-01 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Rick Figueroa
for a Special Development Plan for a Custom Metal Fabrication business with
Screened Outdoor Storage located at 6428 Davis Boulevard.
Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. Our applicant has
purchased a currently closed building, formerly Precision Packaging. He is a custom
metal fabricator. His intent is to build out to sub divide and lease to tenants. There are
eight (8) stipulations requested by the applicant as part of this SUP. 1. Light
manufacturing in an eighteen thousand (18,000) square foot building. 2. Maximum
allowable storage area as fifty (50) % of total square footage. 3. Parking Ratio as one
to three sixty (1:360) ratio. 4. Outside storage area on the east with an eight (8) foot
perimeter masonry wall screen. 5. Architectural product display pads along Davis
Boulevard. 6. Attached building elevations as one hundred (100) % metal panel. 7.
Deferral of landscape plan requirement until building permit stage. 8. No open space or
street dedication at this time.
Steven Cooper discussed, regarding landscape deferral, if all the trees are coming out.
Clayton Comstock responded that staff is still waiting for the tree survey. That survey
will address tree removal and replanting. Nearly all of the trees are classified as scrub
trees (ie., four (4) inch mulberry). These existing trees are scheduled to come out,
which he would have the ability to do. The survey will evaluate true quality trees.
Chairman Randall Shiflet does not have a problem with landscape deferral, but sees
nothing on Davis Boulevard. He doesn't want to have a sign blocked, but other
businesses have at least shrubs at the street.
Clayton Comstock responded that installation of landscaping may not be prudent when
we don't really know what the context of this building will be in the future. Therefore,
that question is addressed as part of this SUP.
Steven Cooper responded that he assumed the street treatment would be part of the
landscape plan.
Applicant, Rick Figueroa, 8800 Kirk Lane; came forward to present his application.
Basically, this is the renovation of the old ratty looking building on Davis Boulevard.
Exterior of the building would be new. The model is the Starbucks on Highway 121 for
a vintage industrial look facing Davis Boulevard. Plans include all new electrical, new
fire sprinkler system, new offices and partitions. Wrap-around on east and west sides
would do away with that metal look. Current landscaping majority are "non-
preservation" small dense trees. We are looking to thin these up; leaving some with
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only the tops; eliminating most in the rear. Tree survey will identify the plan. Dust
collector, cone shaped silos would be relocated to the front of the building as an
architectural feature. An idea is to create architectural steel elements as part of the
landscape to advertise what we do for businesses, back yards and parks.
Chairman Randall Shiflet inquired about native plants to be included in the landscaping
around the sculptures. He requested staff to work with the applicant for low
maintenance options.
Applicant, Figueroa expressed cost concerns of the plants and more importantly the
irrigation requirements to keep landscaping alive. A concern is the amount of money
this build out will cost which far exceeds the price paid for the entire property. There
could be creative options to display steel planters, the work that they do for their
customers.
Clayton Comstock brought up zeroscape ornamental trees or native grasses that
could be removed when the full plan is developed. Staff can work with the applicant as
has occurred with other businesses in the area.
Chairman Randall Shiflet inquired about the viability of twenty two (22) to twenty six (26)
gauge of steel used for the exterior of the building. There is existing damage to the rear
of the building. With the improved steel gauge and wheel stop installation, the building
would be better protected. Staff asked for twenty two (22). Applicant asked for twenty
six (26)
Applicant, Figueroa asked what the primary concern is with wall dents. Is it protection
from people? Is it protection from vehicles? Is it protection from materials stored on
the sidewalk? The costs just keep adding up. The current design has no wheel stops.
the sidewalk is narrow. The plan is to increase the width and add wheel stops that are
about seven (7) feet from the building . It appears that the issue will be corrected.
Chairman Randall Shiflet stated that the wheel stops would do much to alleviate the
dent problem. He inquired if staff could approve twenty six (26) gauge.
John Pitstick addressed the vehicle access to the building to protect the metal building.
Reviewing the property yesterday, they looked at wheel stops and moving the vehicles
six (6) feet from the building. He discussed twenty six (26) gauge steel and the
maintenance of the building long term. Primary concern was vehicles against the wall.
Applicant, Figueroa commented that you could hit a twenty six (26) gauge steel with a
hammer and not cause any damage. The main damage in the past was primarily due to
materials being shoved up against the building. The wheel stops should prevent that.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of C.7 Special Development Plan at
09:35 PM.
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Being no discussion, Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed Public Hearing of C.7 Special
Development Plan at 09:35 PM.
APPROVAL
Mark Haynes motioned to approve SDP 2014-07, subject to minimum twenty six
(26) gauge metal panel, six (6) foot sidewalk with wheel stops and
recommendation that the applicant work with staff on some sort of low irrigation
deferred (to building-permit-stage) landscaping. The motion was seconded by
Steven Cooper. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
C.9
TR 2014-03 Public Hearing and Consideration of amendments to Article V,
Division 4 of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances
regarding commercial architecture standards.
Clayton Comstock came forward to present the staff overview. This is for proposed
revisions to architectural standards. These are concepts for consideration. Comments
will be forwarded to you for the August 7th meeting, then subsequent City Council
meeting. Primary objectives are; 1. Reduce the ten thousand (10,000) square foot
applicability threshold; 2. Allow greater flexibility in the masonry percentages by
reintroducing stucco and reinforced EIFS; 3. Restructure the "menu" of options for
architects. 4. Introduce a new menu option based on the basic LEED Core Concepts.
In December 2012, staff held an architect focus group. "There is more than one way to
achieve successful architecture." Staff goal is to find an appropriate balance between
architectural flexibility and qualitative community standards.
Mark Haynes inquired about building size for minimum square size criteria requiring
architectural modifications.
Clayton Comstock clarified that these proposed revisions would apply modification
requirements for buildings of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet within ranges.
John Pitstick came forward to ask if the consensus heard was that 75% was a favorable
figure for masonry requirements to be addressed further at next meeting.
Chairman Randall Shiflet opened Public Hearing of TR C.9 at 09:56 PM.
Being no discussion, Chairman, Randall Shiflet closed TR C.9 at 09:56 PM.
APPROVAL
Steven Cooper motioned to Continue TR 2014-03 to the August 7, 2014 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mark Haynes. The motion passed unanimously (6-
0).
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 09:57 pm.
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