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Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
August 13, 1998 City Council Chambers
7:30 p.m. 7301 NE Loop 820
Orientation Session - 6:45 p.m.
Upstairs Administrative Conference Room
1. Discussion of Agenda Items
Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
NUMBER ITEM SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Consideration of the Minutes from the July 23, 1998 meeting
4. PS 98-34
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of John Barfield for
a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 16, Block 2, Thornbridge
Estates Phase 5. (Located at 8933 and 9001 Thornway
Drive)
5. PZ 98-32
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Nextel
Corporation for a Special Use Permit to Allow a
Communications Tower on a Portion of Lot 15A, Edgley
Addition. (Located in the 7500 Block of Grapevine Highway)
6. PZ 98-35
Request of Jim Brown for a Reduction of the Masonry
Building Requirements on Lot 14, Block 3, J. L. Autrey
Addition. (Located at 4019 Rufe Snow Drive)
7. PZ 98-36
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of the City of North
Richland Hills to Remove the Special Use Permit Allowing
Nursery Retail Sales and Temporary Office at 5102 Davis
Boulevard)
8.
Staff Comments
NUMBER ITEM SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN
9.
Citizen Comments
10.
Adjournment
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
August 13, 1998
PS 98-34 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of John Barfield for a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1
and Lot 16, Block 2, Thornbridge Estates, Phase 5. (Located at 8933 and 9001
Thornway Drive)
John Barfield is the owner and developer of the Thornbridge Subdivision. Thornbridge Phase 5 was
originally platted in September 1997. Bramble Lane was originally platted to provide access out of
the Thornbridge subdivision to North Tarrant Parkway. However, since that time Mr. Barfield has sold
the property to the North and will no longer be extending Bramble Lane with any additional
Thornbridge development. Additionally, the property to the north is zoned C1-Commercial and
deleting Bramble Lane will prevent unnecessary commercial traffic through the Thornbridge
Subdivision. The right-of-way for Bramble Lane is being replatted as a drainage and utility easement
with the approval of this replat. The issues associated with this replat are as follows:
1. Sidewalks: The developer has been advised that sidewalks are a requirement adjacent to all
public streets. Since Bramble Lane will no longer exist as a result of this plat, sidewalks will be
required only adjacent to Thornway Drive.
This replat has been advertised as a public hearing as required for all residential replats. All property
owners within 200’ of this replat have been notified.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the replatting request as a drainage and utility easement.
PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE
_________________________________
Christopher D. Baker P & Z Commission: 8/13/98
Planner City Council: 9/14/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
August 13, 1998
PZ 98-32 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Nextel Corporation for a Special Use
Permit to allow a Communications Tower on a Portion of Lot 15A, Edgley Addition.
(Located in the 7500 Block of Grapevine Highway)
Sherry Conyers is representing Nextel Communications in this Special Use Permit Request. Nextel is
proposing to construct a 75 foot communications tower near Grapevine Highway on property
occupied by North Hills Tire and Wheel. The property is currently zoned C2-Commercial and is
owned by Mr. Wayne Herndon. The cellular tower will be located on the northern portion of Lot 15A.
The Zoning Ordinance requires a Special Use Permit for communication towers that are more than 65
feet in height. The issues associated with this Special Use Permit are as follows:
1. Site Plan: A site plan for the proposed development has been submitted. The site plan indicates
the location of the cell tower and the building. The proposed cell tower and related facilities are
located behind the building occupied by North Hills Wheel and Tire.
2. Landscaping: The site plan submitted does not indicate any landscaping; however, after an
onsite inspection, staff feels that landscaping the cell tower site would accomplish nothing in terms
of aesthetics or beautification since the tower site is behind an existing building.
3. Fencing: The site plan indicates an existing 6 foot tall chain link fence surrounds the cell tower
site.
4. Building Construction: The equipment building located on the site will have an exposed
aggregate exterior surface which meets the NRH masonry requirements.
5. Co-location: The developer has provided information relative to co-location on existing towers in
the vicinity. No tower in the area has sufficient capability to accommodate Nextel’s
communication needs. Nextel has provided a letter indicating their willingness to accommodate
other communication providers.
6. Failure characteristics: The tower the applicant is proposing is 75 feet tall. If this tower fails
there is a possibility that the tower may damage adjoining structures and the TU Electric
transmission towers.
7. FAA Certification: The applicant has provided Information relative to FAA approval of this cell
tower location.
8. Existing tower locations: The applicant has provided a map that shows the approximate location
and distance to existing tower locations. This map is attached. Staff has also provided a map
showing all cell towers in North Richland Hills.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the special use permit request as presented.
___________________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE:
Christopher Baker Planning & Zoning Commission: 8/13/98
Planner City Council: 9/14/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
August 13, 1998
PZ 98-35 Request of Jim Brown for a Reduction of the Masonry Building Requirements on Lot
14, Block 3, J.L. Autrey Addition. (Located at 4019 Rufe Snow Dr.)
Mr. Brown is the owner of Brown Service Company that has an existing building at 4015 Rufe Snow
Drive. Mr. Brown on December 8, 1997 received a Special Use Permit on 4019 Rufe Snow Drive that
allows the construction and operation of a contractor’s shop and garage.
The City Council recently approved an ordinance that requires 75% masonry construction for all new
commercial buildings. This ordinance also allows the reduction of the masonry building requirement
by site plan approval. Mr. Brown is seeking to reduce the masonry percentage on his proposed
building. Originally, Mr. Brown was going to construct the building with an 80% masonry coverage on
each elevation. However, he would now like to provide masonry only on the front of the office and 25’
down each side, as indicated on the submitted site plan and elevations.
RECOMMENDATION:
To deny PZ 98-35.
__________________________ Public Action Schedule:
Christopher D. Baker P&Z: 8/13/98
Planner CC: 9/14/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
August 13, 1998
PZ 98-36 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of the City of North Richland Hills to Remove
the Special Use Permit Allowing Nursery Retail Sales and a Temporary Office
(Located at 5102 Davis Blvd.)
In 1995, Mr. Kevin Keck applied for a Special Use Permit on Lot 18C, Block 18, Clearview Addition, in
order to operate a garden center and truck rental business using a temporary office building. On
March 27, 1995, City Council approved Ordinance No. 2040, which granted Mr. Keck his request.
The City Council, in their motion, indicated that this special use permit would be reconsidered in 18
months to determine if the use was still appropriate at that location. On May 12, 1997, the City
Council voted to not renew Mr. Keck’s SUP and at that time gave the applicant six months (6) to
cease business operations and vacate the property.
Mr. Keck no longer operates a business on the property and has vacated the property. The property
is now vacant. The City Attorney has requested that repeal of Ordinance No. 2040, which grants a
Special Use Permit at this location, be initiated by the Planning & Zoning Department. Repeal of
Ordinance No. 2040 will not change the underlying zoning classification of C2-Commercial. The
property owner has been notified of the repeal of the SUP and is not opposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
To repeal Ordinance No. 2040
______________________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE:
Christopher D. Baker Planning & Zoning Commission: 8/13/98
Planner City Council: 9/14/98