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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2015-12-17 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 17, 2015 WORK SESSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 17th day of December 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 Don Bowen Mike Benton Steven Cooper Kathy Luppy Jerry Tyner Mark Haynes Place 4, Chairman Place 6, Vice Chairman Place 3, Secretary Place 2 Place 7 Place 5 Ex- Officio Place 1 Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Marrk Callier Management Assistant Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Cindy Garvin Recording Secretary Call to Order Chairman Shiflet called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. 1. General Announcements- upcoming city events Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented general announcements about upcoming city events. 2. Discuss development activity report and City Council action Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed development activity and recent City Council activity. 3. Discuss items from the regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Staff presented items from the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. 4. Adjournment December 17, 2015 P&Z Minutes Page 1 There being no other business, Chairman Shiflet adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m. and announced that the Commission would convene to the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Shiflet called the December 17, 2015, meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Randall Shiflet Bill Schopper Don Bowen Mike Benton Steven Cooper Kathy Luppy Jerry Tyner Mark Haynes Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Clayton Husband Caroline Waggoner Marrk Callier Cindy Garvin A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Place 4, Chairman Place 6, Vice Chairman Place 3, Secretary Place 2 Place 7 Place 5 Ex- Officio Place 1 Planning Manager Principal Planner City Engineer Management Assistant Recording Secretary Kathy Luppy led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 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 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. December 17, 2015 P &Z Minutes Page 2 Chairman Shiflet announced that all Commission members are present. Chairman Shiflet clarified that Jerry Tyner serves in an ex- officio capacity on the Commission. This capacity, according to our city charter, allows him to participate in the discussions, but does not allow him to vote on any cases. B.0 MINUTES B.1 Approve minutes of the December 3, 2015, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. OPPR(AVFn BILL SCHOPPER MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2015, MEETING. KATHY LUPPY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2015 -15 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from D'Lee Properties, LLC for a Zoning Change from C -1 Commercial to RI -PD Residential Infill Planned Development on 2.27 acres located at 7800 Starnes Road. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented ZC 2015 -15 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from D'Lee Properties, LLC for a Zoning Change from C -1 Commercial to RI -PD Residential Infill Planned Development on 2.27 acres located at 7800 Starnes Road. Doug Terry and Lee Martin, 1001 Edgewater Court, Colleyville, came forward to request a Zoning change to build custom homes from 2500 to 4000 square feet. Randall Shiflet asked who would maintain the common area in the future. Doug Terry feels that very little maintenance will be needed for landscaping. HOA will be set up and reserves will be set up for future street repairs. Randall Shiflet opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Sean Leonard, 7840 Old Hickory Drive, is in favor of the request and will be a future neighbor of this project if approved and feels that these custom homes will complement this area. December 17, 2015 P &Z Minutes Page 3 Jason Danforth, representing Wellspring Church, 7300 Smithfield Road, stated the church is in favor of the zoning request. Joe Grazer, 7312 Lindwall Court, expressed concerns about privacy issues and fencing issues. Jane Grazer, 7312 Lindwall Court, expressed concerns about added traffic on Smithfield and feels that it is already at full capacity. Ms. Grazer expressed concern about privacy from the back of the house. Pam Horton, 7324 Lindwall Court, expressed concern about the fences and who they will be contacting for repairs. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Applicant Doug Terry responded to questions. Homes may be one story or two stories and fence repairs will be maintained by home owners, not the HOA. Traffic should not be affected by seven homes being built. Commissioners discussed the lot size and back yards. Doug Terry stated that the size of the lots will allow pools and still have enough for a back yard. Randall Shiflet stated that this property is currently zoned commercial and believes that the change will be a good fit for the neighborhood. BILL SCHOPPER MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2015 -17. MIKE BENTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.2 SUP 2015 -09 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Mutt Shack, LLC for a Special Use Permit for Dog Day Care & Boarding on 1.28 acres located at 8415 Davis Boulevard. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented ZC 2015 -09 Pubic Hearing and Consideration of a request from Mutt Shack, LLC for a Special Use Permit for Dog Day Care & Boarding on 1.28 acres located at 8415 Davis Boulevard. December 17, 2015 P&Z Minutes Page 4 Steffenie Vela, 1509 Smoke Tree Drive, Keller, is co -owner of Mutt Shack and is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a dog day care and boarding. It is a place where pet owners will be able to leave their pets for day care use and overnight boarding. Randall Shiflet asked how many dogs would be at the daycare /boarding at one time. Steffenie Vela answered that the total amount at one time would be 28 dogs. The Commission had no further questions for staff or the applicant. Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Shauntell Vela came forward to say she is in favor of this business. Joe Demonty, 5008 Oak Mill Drive, Fort Worth, with Don't Forget To Feed Me, is in favor of the request. Gloria Walker, 207 East Fuller, Euless, supports this business. Sandy Wiresone, 2848 Autumn Drive, Hurst, is in support of this business. Kelly Brace, 1421 Lake Shore, Oak Point, practice manager at Animal Hospital and Clinic of Arlington is in support of this business opening and thinks it will be a value to the community. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing at 8.10 p.m. KATHY LUPPY MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2015 -09. STEVEN COOPER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1 (SHIFLET). C.3 ZC 2015 -23 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Sempco Surveying, Inc for a Zoning Change from AG Agricultural to R -1 -S Special Single Family on 1.091 acres located at 7148 Hightower Drive. APPROVED Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented ZC 2015 -23 Pubic Hearing and Consideration of a request from Sempco Surveying, Inc for a Zoning Change from AG Agricultural to R -1 -S Special Single Family on 1.091 acres located at 7148 Hightower Drive. December 17, 2015 P&Z Minutes Page 5 George Hill, 3208 South Main, Fort Worth, land surveyor at Sempco is representing Wade Greathouse requesting a zoning change. Chairman Shiflet opened public hearing at 8:18 p.m. and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Eric Wyatt, 7129 Goodnight Ranch Road, is opposed to this zoning change because if a home is built on this property it will devalue his home. Mr. Wyatt is also very concerned about the facing of the front of the home. James Bickley, 7117 Goodnight Ranch Road, is opposed and is not present to speak. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock clarified the 20- percent rear yard requirement, setbacks, and direction a house may face. Julie Shirley, 7125 Goodnight Ranch Road, is opposed and believes it will devalue her home. Michael Vitale, 7121 Goodnight Ranch Road, is opposed and feels that headlights will be shining in his bedroom. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock responded to questions from the Chairman regarding the minimum 50 -foot street frontage requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance. John Shirley, 7125 Goodnight Ranch Road, is opposed and voiced concerns about a house sitting empty on the land for long periods of time. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m. DON BOWMEN MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2015 -23. STEVEN COOPER SECONDED THE MOTION. Don Bowen stated that he does not believe this house would be built on speculation. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -1 (BENTON). D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.I. FP 2015 -06 Consideration of a request from Sempco Surveying, Inc for a Final Plat of the Maloney Addition on 1.091 acres located at 7148 Hightower Drive. APPROVED DON BOWEN MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2015 -06. MARK HAYNES SECONDED THE MOTION. December 17, 2015 P &Z Minutes Page 6 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -1 (BENTON). ADJOURNMENT Chairman Shiflet adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Chairman Randall Shiflet December 17, 2015 P &Z Minutes Page 7 Secretary Don Bowen