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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2015-05-21 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 21, 2015 WORK SESSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 21S day of May 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular session. Present: Don Bowen Place 3, Secretary Bill Schopper Place 6, Vice Chairman Mike Benton Place 2 Steven Cooper Place 7 Kathy Luppy Place 5 Absent: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman Mark Haynes Place 1 Gerald Tyner Ex-Officio Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Marrk Callier Management Assistant Justin Naylor Engineer Associate Cheryl Booth Recording Secretary Call to Order Vice Chairman, Bill Schopper called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Vice Chairman, Bill Schopper announced that all Commission members are present with the exception of Chairman Randall Shiflet, Mark Haynes and Gerald Tyner. 1. General Announcements-upcoming city events Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented announcements. Three Guitar Greats is the show at the NRH Centre tomorrow night. This is the last of the season for the Sounds of Spring Concert Series. Venue will relocate inside in the event of rain. Memorial Day Monday, City offices will be closed. Trash collection will occur as normally scheduled. Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O will be open those days. Dig My Garden contest entries are being accepted now until July 31st. Winners will receive May 21,2015 P&Z Minutes Page 1 a $25 gift certificate from a local garden vendor. Kathy Luppy stated that winners will be presented at an August City Council meeting. 2. Discuss development activity report and City Council action Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed development activity and the final action taken on the solar panel ordinance by City Council. 3. Discuss Items From the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed RP 2015-02, consideration of a request from HP Civil Engineering, LLC for a replat for HomeTown Dolce Addition, Ph. 1 on 6.782 acres in the 6100 block of Ashbury Street. Phase 1 has been under construction for about two (2) years and there are two (2) more phases coming. HP Civil Engineering wishes to sub-divide phases into their own lots for lending purposes. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented second and third items for consideration together as they reference the same project. Item D.2, PP 2015-03, is a request from Cambium Capital, LLC for a preliminary plat for HomeTown NRH West, Phase 4; being 20 single family townhome lots on 1.879 acres at 8008 and 8012 Newman Drive. The associated Final Plat for the same project, FP 2015-03, is also being requested. This is two (2) acres on Newman Drive that was discussed about two (2) months ago for the zoning change to incorporate under the Town Center Zoning District. It is surrounded by Town Center Zoning District with offices to the west and town homes on the east and south. It is across the street from Liberty Bank. If approved, the final plat would need to go forward before City Council. Once approved, they can start grading and laying the streets and info-structure. They will share the alleys with the existing Palladium townhomes on the east and south. Chad VanSteenberg passed out requested revisions to the meeting minutes. James Orenstein requested that his comments be revised to better reflect his statements on solar panels. Staff has reviewed the audio and does agree that the revisions do reflect his comments. Kathy Luppy stated that she wasn't absent twice. It is showing her as absent twice. Clayton Comstock asked that when we are approving meeting minutes, that these adjustments be reflected for the meeting minutes when voting for approval. Clayton Comstock announced a formal introduction of our new Principal Planner, Clayton Husband. Clayton had previously worked for the City of North Richland Hills from 1992 to 1997. He has been in the planning field for twenty three (23) years in North Texas. We get a lot of experience and knowledge with his role. Chad VanSteenberg's position has also been reclassified to the position of Planner. May 21,2015 P8Z Minutes Page 2 Steven Cooper inquired if anyone has addressed the bump outs for parking on Main Street in front of the Briar Pointe Villas project. He has observed quite a few black tire marks on the curbs. He asked if that sign had always been there. 3 Caroline Waggoner responded that the situation will likely improve when residents are actually parking there. The sign has always been there. We had talked about additional reflective pavement markings. Most people who drive there are from that area. So they will have training when they do it once and don't do it again. Clayton Comstock responded that the bump outs were placed there to help protect cars that are parked alongside the street, so residents feel more comfortable parking there. We will need to be training people as we continue with the mixed use development in the TOD areas. Our Country Homes will do something similar on Odell Street with their Villas at Smithfield project. Mike Benton inquired about redirecting the intersection at Iron Horse Blvd & Liberty Way. Caroline Waggoner responded that the asphalt will be pulled out and the road will be redirected as part of the Cambridge development. Mike Benton replied that he sees concerning driving behavior from high school students as they travel between Richland High School and Bechtel Training Center. Don Bowen asked if Five Star Ford is planning to move parked trucks away from the Iron Horse parking lot. Clayton responded that they are working on alternative plans with them. That situation turned out to be longer than the original intent. By the time Sandlin finishes the model home, that parking situation will have to be resolved. Steven Cooper inquired about another restaurant that was going to go beside Taco Cabana. Clayton Comstock replied that the proposed restaurant went to Hurst. A problem with presenting P&Z with site plans that were approved by DRC is that the deals don't always come through. There was actually another proposed restaurant that also went to Hurst instead. Caroline Waggoner stated that there is a Chick-Fil-A going in on the north side of town. The construction guys have to wave people away from the construction site, thinking it is open. Mike Benton inquired about Rufe Snow at Meadowlake Quick Trip corner. Caroline Waggoner did say it is not going to be a sweeping right turn. But it will be a dedicated right turn lane. The wall has to come out to allow that lane. It will have a nice radius, but May 21,2015 P&Z Minutes Page 3 1 i 1 { i not enough to allow maintaining speed around the corner. There will be two (2) southbound and one (1) right turn lane. The construction contract was awarded last I week. Don Bowen asked if the school has proposed plans for replacing North Richland Middle School. 1 Clayton Comstock replied that those plans are being presented at this time. Clayton Comstock stated that City Council has asked that attendance records be included in the meeting agenda packets. For the next meeting, you will see that included, so please review them for accuracy. Kathy Luppy inquired if this is done for every Board and Commission. Clayton replied that it is. The attendance has been submitted to City Council for some time. But Council wanted to make sure the Commissioners see these reports so they can review for accuracy. i B.0 Adjournment There being no other business, Vice Chairman, Bill Schopper adjourned the work session at 6:56 p.m. I REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting is immediately following the work session (but not earlier than 7:00 p.m.) in the main council chambers. I a A.0 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman, Bill Schopper called the May 21, 2015 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1 I I Present: Don Bowen Place 3, Secretary Bill Schopper Place 6, Vice Chairman Mike Benton Place 2 i Steven Cooper Place 7 Kathy Luppy Place 5 i I Absent: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman Mark Haynes Place 1 a Gerald Tyner Ex-Officio Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager May 21,2015 P&Z Minutes g Page 4 a 1 1 t i Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad Van Steenberg Planner Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Marrk Callier Management Assistant Justin Naylor Engineer Associate Cheryl Booth Recording Secretary A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kathy Luppy led the National Pledge of Allegiance. Kathy Luppy led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Planning & Zoning Commission may enter into closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Executive Session may be held at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071) as to the posted 1 subject matter of this Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. 1 The Planning & Zoning Commission may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 51, Texas Government Code. 1 Vice Chairman, Bill Schopper announced that all Commission members are present 1 with the exception of Chairman Randall Shiflet, Mark Haynes and Gerald Tyner. i B.0 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1 IB.1 Approve minutes of the May 7, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. i APPROVED i i KATHY LUPPY MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 7, 2015 MEETING WITH TWO i CORRECTIONS NOTED. ONE CORRECTION IS THAT KATHY LUPPY WAS LISTED AS ABSENT ) 3 TWICE. SECOND CORRECTION IS VERBIAGE CLARIFYING THE SOLAR PANEL STATEMENTS BY 1 JAMES ORENSTEIN. STEVEN COOPER SECONDED THE MOTION. 1 I MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. i 1 i C. PUBLIC HEARINGS I 1 I D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT I i I May 21,2015 P&Z Minutes 1 1 Pages 1 i i D.1 RP 2015-02 Consideration of a request from HP Civil Engineering, LLC for a Replat for HomeTown Dolce Addition, Ph. 1 on 6.782 acres in the 6100 block of Ashbury Street. APPROVED Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed RP 2015-02, consideration of a request from HP Civil Engineering, LLC for a replat for HomeTown Dolce Addition, Ph. 1 on 6.782 acres in the 6100 block of Ashbury Street. Phase 1 has been under construction for about two (2) years and there are two (2) more phases coming. HP Civil Engineering wishes to sub-divide phases into their own lots for lending purposes. Applicant Jason Pika; 5339 Alpha Road; Dallas, TX presented the request and was available to answer questions from the Commission. Phase one (1) is near completion. One (1) building is fully occupied. Other buildings have been pre-leased in Phase one (1), to be occupied soon. We are moving forward with Phase two (2) development. The seven (7) acre lot in Phase I contains one of the buildings that is really part of the Phase two (2) construction. For purposes of obtaining financing on Phase two (2) construction, we request that this portion of the lot be moved in a replat. It has been a pleasure working with staff on this project. The Commission had no questions for staff or the applicant. Vice Chairman Bill Schopper asked for a motion. STEVEN COOPER MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2015-02. KATHY LUPPY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. D.2 RP 2015-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CAMBIUM CAPITAL, LLC FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HOMETOWN NRH WEST, PHASE 4; BEING 20 SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOME LOTS ON 1.879 ACRES AT 8008 AND 8012 NEWMAN DRIVE. APPROVED Vice Chairman Bill Schopper called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present staff review. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented second and third items for consideration together as they reference the same project. Item D.2, PP 2015-03, is a request from Cambium Capital, LLC for a preliminary plat for HomeTown NRH West, Phase 4; being 20 single family townhome lots on 1.879 acres at 8008 and 8012 Newman Drive. The associated Final Plat for the same project, FP 2015-03, is also being requested. This is two (2) acres on Newman Drive that was discussed about two (2) months ago for the zoning change to incorporate under the Town Center Zoning District. It is surrounded by Town Center Zoning District with offices to the west and town homes on the east and south. It is across the street from Liberty Bank. If May 21,2015 P8Z Minutes Page 6 approved, the final plat would need to go forward before City Council. Once approved, they can start grading and laying the streets and info-structure. They will share the alleys with the existing Palladium townhomes on the east and south. Applicant, Kelly Dykes; 8240 Davis Boulevard; North Richland Hills came forward to present. They are ready to get started on this project. He is available for any questions. DON BOWEN MOVED TO APPROVE PP 2015-03. MIKE BENTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. D.3 FP 2015-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CAMBIUM CAPITAL, LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR HOMETOWN NRH WEST, PHASE 4; BEING 20 SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOME LOTS ON 1.879 ACRES AT 8008 AND 8012 NEWMAN DRIVE. MIKE BENTON MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2015-03. DON BOWEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. E. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Bill Schopper adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Chairman Secretary Q Randal Shiflet Don Bowen May 21,2015 P&Z Minutes Page 7 9