HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2015-11-05 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
WORK SESSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in
work session on the 5th day of November 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular session.
Present: Randall Shiflet
Bill Schopper
Mike Benton
Mark Haynes
Jerry Tyner
Absent: Don Bowen
Steven Cooper
Kathy Luppy
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock
Clayton Husband
Chad VanSteenberg
Justin Naylor
David Russell
Marrk Callier
Craig Hulse
Cindy Garvin
Call to Order
Place 4, Chairman
Place 6, Vice Chairman
Place 2
Place 1
Ex- Officio
Place 3, Secretary
Place 7
Place 5
Planning Manager
Principal Planner
Planner
Civil Engineer
Engineer Associate
Management Assistant
Director of Economic Development
Recording Secretary
Chairman Shiflet called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. General Announcements- upcoming city events
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented announcements. The NRH United We
Dine event is held on November 5, where participating restaurants are donating a
portion of the meal proceeds to the NRH United Way campaign. The work session food
was provided Niki's Italian Bistro, who is participating in the event. The 2015
Neighborhood Initiative Fix It Blitz will be held on November 7. Volunteers can still sign
up to participate.
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2. Discuss development activity report and City Council action
Planning Manager, Clayton Comstock discussed recent development activity.
3. Discuss items from the regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented PP 2012 -04 - Consideration of a request
from Kathy Marthe for an extension of the approval for the Preliminary Plat of Glenann
Addition on 2.277 acres located in the 8600 block of Simmons Road. The extension is
being requested to provide more time for a final plat to be submitted on phase two of the
development. A one -year extension is recommended, which would allow a final plat to
be submitted by November 5, 2016, without the owner submitting a new preliminary
plat. The subdivision regulations allow the Commission to approve an extension.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented PP 2015 -22 - Public Hearing and
consideration of a request for a Zoning Change from Redevelopment Planned
Development 64 (RD- PD -64) and C -1 Commercial to Redevelopment Planned
Development (RD -PD) on 8.5125 acres located at 6700, 6704 and 6720 NE Loop 820.
The property is the site of the municipal court, and formerly housed the library and
recreation center. The proposed RD -PD district would rezone the entire city property to
facilitate further the development of restaurants. It would also amend the development
standards that apply to the property. Permitted uses would be limited to full service and
fast casual restaurants, with only two fast casual restaurants permitted. Drive through
service would not be allowed. In addition, the development standards that apply would
be removed since those standards have been added to the zoning ordinance.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented TR 2015 -03 - Public Hearing and
consideration of zoning text amendments to Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills
Code of Ordinances related to Restaurant and Drive - Through Service. The proposed
amendment would provide new definitions for fast casual restaurant, full service
restaurant, and quick service restaurant. The land use tables would be modified to add
the three restaurant uses, either by right or by Special Use Permit. The amendment also
includes general site design standards related to drive through service. The proposed
amendment includes standards related to driveway access, the location of pick -up
windows, menu boards, and speakers, drive - through lane design and screening, and
stacking for vehicles. These standards would help ensure that restaurants with drive -
through service are compatible with adjacent uses and provide better traffic circulation
and pedestrian safety on the site.
4. Adjournment
There being no other business, Chairman Shiflet adjourned the work session at 6:55
p.m.
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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.
A.0 CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shiflet called the November 5, 2015 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Randall Shiflet
Bill Schopper
Mike Benton
Mark Haynes
Jerry Tyner
Absent: Don Bowen
Steven Cooper
Kathy Luppy
Staff Members:
Clayton Comstock
Clayton Husband
Chad VanSteenberg
Justin Naylor
David Russell
Marrk Callier
Craig Hulse
Cindy Garvin
A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Place 4, Chairman
Place 6, Vice Chairman
Place 2
Place 1
Ex- Officio
Place 3, Secretary
Place 7
Place 5
Planning Manager
Principal Planner
Planner
Civil Engineer
Engineer Associate
Management Assistant
Director of Economic Development
Recording Secretary
Jerry Tyner led the National Pledge of Allegiance.
Jerry Tyner led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning and 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 Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071)
as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
The Planning and 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
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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.
Chairman Shiflet clarified that Gerald Tyner serves is the Ex- Officio on the Commission.
This capacity, according to our city charter does allow him to participate in the
discussions, but does not allow him to vote on any cases.
B.0 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
B.1 Approve minutes of the October 15, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting.
APPROVED
BILL SCHOPPER MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2015 MEETING. MIKE
BENTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0
C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
C.1 PP 2012 -04 Consideration of a request from Kathy Marthe for an extension
of the approval for the Preliminary Plat of Glenann Addition on 2.277 acres
located in the 8600 block of Simmons Road.
APPROVED
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented the application. The extension is being
requested to provide more time for a final plat to be submitted on phase two of the
development. A one -year extension is recommended, which would allow a final plat to
be submitted by November 5, 2016, without the owner submitting a new preliminary
plat. The subdivision regulations allow the Commission to approve an extension.
Applicant Kathy Marthe, 8620 Amundson Drive, presented the request to extend. She
stated the extension would allow her more time to make final decisions on developing
the remainder of the property.
The Commission had no questions for staff or the applicant.
MARK HAYNES MOVED TO APPROVE PP 2012 -04. MIKE BENTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0.
D. PUBLIC HEARING
D.I. ZC 2015 -22 Public Hearing and consideration of a request for a Zoning
Change from Redevelopment Planned Development 64 (RD- PD -64) and C -1
Commercial to Redevelopment Planned Development (RD -PD) on 8.5125
acres located at 6700, 6704, and 6720 NE Loop 820.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented ZC 2015 -22 Public Hearing and
consideration of a request for a Zoning Change from Redevelopment Planned
Development 64 (RD- PD -64) and C -1 Commercial to Redevelopment Planned
Development (RD -PD) on 8.5125 acres located at 6700, 6704 and 6720 NE Loop 820.
The property is the site of the municipal court, and formerly housed the library and
recreation center. The proposed RD -PD district would rezone the entire city property to
facilitate further the development of restaurants. It would also amend the development
standards that apply to the property. Permitted uses would be limited to full service and
fast casual restaurants, with only two fast casual restaurants permitted. Drive through
service would not be allowed. In addition, the development standards that apply would
be removed since those standards have been added to the zoning ordinance.
The Commission had no questions for staff.
Chairman Shiflet opened Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. and asked for anyone wishing to
speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman
Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
MARK HAYNES MOVED TO APPROVE PP 2012 -04. MIKE BENTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0.
D.2. TR 2015 -03 Public Hearing and consideration of zoning text amendments to
Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances related to
Restaurants and Drive - Through Service.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented TR 2015 -03 Public Hearing and
consideration of zoning text amendments to Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills
Code of Ordinances related to Restaurant and Drive - Through Service. The proposed
amendment would provide new definitions for fast casual restaurant, full service
restaurant, and quick service restaurant. The land use tables would be modified to add
the three restaurant uses, either by right or by special use permit. The amendment also
includes general site design standards related to drive through service. The proposed
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amendment includes standards related to driveway access; the location of pick -up
windows, menu boards, and speakers, drive - through lane design and screening; and
stacking for vehicles. These standards would help ensure that restaurants with drive -
through service are compatible with adjacent uses and provide better traffic circulation
and pedestrian safety on the site.
The Commission had no questions for staff.
Chairman Shiflet opened Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. and asked for anyone wishing to
speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman
Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
MIKE BENTON MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2015 -03. MARK HAYNES SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Shiflet adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Vice Chairman
Bill Schopper
Recording Secretary
Wt
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Secretary
Don Bowen