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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-01-08 Agendas Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission City of North Richland Hills, Texas January 8, 1998 City Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. 7301 NE Loop 820 Orientation Session - 6:30 p.m. 1. Discussion of Agenda Items with staff 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 December 11, 1997 meeting. 4. PS 97-26 Public Hearing to consider the Request of Kingsgate Corporation for a Replat to be known as Lots 1-12, Block 5; Lots 1-9, Block 3; and Lots 1-7, Block 4, Culp Addition (Located in the 8200 Block of Odell Street) 5. PS 97-53 Request of Warren Hagan for a Final Plat on Lots 1 – 3, Block 1, Hightower Plaza Addition (Located in the 7000 Block of Rufe Snow Drive) 6. PS 97-56 Request of Cook Consultants for a Final Plat to be known as Lot 1, Block 1, Silverado by North Star Addition (Located in the 8300 Block of Harwood Road) 7. PS 97-57 Request of John Barfield for a Final Plat of Thornbridge East Addition (Located in the 8100 Block of Precinct Line Road) NUMBER ITEM SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN 8. PS 97-58 Request of John Barfield for a Final Plat of Lots 17 - 20, Block 10, Oak Hills Addition, Phase III. (Located in the 7200 Block of Spring Oak Drive) 9. PZ 97-55 Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Zoning Regulations Regarding Greenhouses, Plant Nurseries, Title Companies, Auto Alarm, Auto Stereo, Auto Window Tinting and Used Car Vehicle Sales Lots. Ordinance No. 2258 10. PZ 97-56 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of C.D. Hardin for a Special Use Permit to allow a Garden Center for Green Mama’s on Lot 6R, Lonsdale Addition (Located at 5324 Davis Boulevard) Ordinance No. 2268 11. Staff Report 12. Citizen Comments 13. Adjournment CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PS 97-26 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Kingsgate Corporation for a Replat to be know as Lots 1-12, Block 5, Lots 1-9, Block 3, and Lots 1-7, Block 4, Culp Addition (Located in the 8200 Block of Odell Street) Tabled 11/13/97 This item was considered at the November 13, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and tabled in order to provide adequate time for DART and the developer to come to an agreement regarding off-site drainage of the property. A copy of the minutes of this meeting is provided for your review. Kingsgate Corporation is the owner and developer of this 4.5 acre tract, which is being subdivided into 28 single family residential lots. The property is currently zoned as a Planned Development for single family residences as a result of a zoning change, which approved by the City Council on July 22, 1996. The PD approved by the Council allows for a minimum lot area of 6,300 square feet, a front building line of 20’ and a minimum dwelling unit size of 1,300 square feet. The major issues associated with this replat are as follows: 1. Drainage: The developer was required at the November 13, 1997 P & Z meeting to obtain written permission for off-site drainage from an adjacent property owner. Attached is a copy of the letter from DART, which authorizes continuation of the off-site drainage. 2. Street Improvements: There is existing curb and gutter along the proposed Tradonna Lane. The curb and gutter was installed several years ago and has not been approved or accepted by the City. The developer is aware that the curb and gutter may need to be removed and the street reconstructed to meet current City standards. 3. Sidewalks: The applicant has been advised that sidewalks are required by the Subdivision Regulations and they will need to be added to the construction plans for review by the Public Works Department. 4. Street Lighting: The applicant has been advised that street lighting is a requirement for this development. 5. Tree Preservation: The applicant has offered to provide a Deed Restriction to the City that preserves an existing tree line west of the proposed replat. The developer has agreed with all engineering comments. This plat is in conformance with the principles and concepts of the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. This replat is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. _____________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE Barry LeBaron, AICP P & Z Commission: 1/08/98 Director of Planning & Inspection Services City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PS 97-53 Request of Warren Hagan for a Final Plat of Lots 1 – 3, Block 1, Hightower Plaza Addition (Located in the 7000 Block of Rufe Snow Drive) Mr. Douglas Jennings & Billy Graham are the owners and Larry Moon is the developer of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Hightower Plaza Addition containing approximately 5.5 acres of land. The property is currently zoned C-1 Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission, at its November 13, 1997 meeting, approved the Preliminary Plat for this property. The issues associated with this final plat are as follows: 1. Water lines: The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat subject to the installation of an eight inch (8”) water line beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 2 and progressing along the southern property lines of Lot 2 and Lot 3, then in a northerly direction along the west property line of Lot 3 to tap into an existing water line on Hightower Drive. The developer has agreed with this requirement. 2. Fire Hydrants: The southwest corner of Lot 2 and the southeast corner of Lot 3 are not entirely located within the 300’ radial distance required for adequate fire protection. However, Public Works does not feel that additional fire hydrants are required at this time unless buildings are constructed in the areas not covered. The attached map provides further illustration of areas not covered by fire hydrants. 3. Sidewalks: The applicant has agreed to install sidewalks as indicated during the preliminary plat process. 4. Street Lighting: The applicant has agreed to install street lighting as indicated during the preliminary plat process. 5. Driveway Spacing: Construction plans submitted by the applicant indicate two curb cuts, one for Lot 1 on Hightower Drive and one for Lot 2 on Rufe Snow Drive. The minimum distance between curb cuts on Hightower Drive is 300’. As a result, another curb cut will be allowed for the eastern portion of Lot 3 at a date in the future. However, no additional curb cuts will be allowed on Rufe Snow Drive. The developer has agreed with all engineering comments. This plat is in conformance with the principles and concepts of the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. It is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. _____________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE Barry LeBaron, AICP P & Z Commission: 1/08/98 Director of Planning & Inspection Services City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PS 97-56 Request of Cook Consultants, for a Final Plat to be known as Lot 1, Block 1, Silverado By North Star Addition (Located in the 8300 Block of Harwood Road) This Final Plat was approved as a Preliminary Plat by the Planning & Zoning Commission at the November 13, 1997 meeting. There was significant discussion on two items, drainage improvements and traffic ingress/egress. A copy of the minutes of that meeting has been provided. This final plat contains approximately 14.5 acres and is currently zoned as a Planned Development. A copy of the PD Ordinance has also been provided for your review. The issues associated with this plat are as follows: 1. Channel Improvements: The Planning & Zoning Commission agreed to waive channel improvement requirements with the preliminary plat. However, it is the opinion of the Public Works Department that a concrete channel or a concrete pilot channel with Gabion side slopes should be constructed for the following reasons: 1) there is a man made lake/retention pond upstream of the project; 2) wetlands will not likely be an issue with this project because it does not have a high quality Riparian Stream; and 3) there will be a concrete lined channel downstream of this project. The developer is requesting a waiver of the channel improvement requirement because of wetlands. 2. Traffic Study: The developer has agreed to construct the entire mutual approach for the property at one time. It is the opinion of the Public Works Department that the developer should be responsible for the necessary striping and traffic signalization as determined by the traffic study. (However, the developer requests a waiver in providing the necessary changes for street striping and traffic signalization on Harwood Road and Grapevine Highway as determined by the traffic study.) 3. Driveway Spacing: Due to the driveway and street entrance facing on major collectors, no additional access or ingress/egress points or drives will be allowed along Harwood Road. We have received a dimensioned ingress/egress illustration that provides further clarification on widths and stacking spaces, as was specified with the Preliminary Plat approval. The city’s standard dual entry driveway approach is two 20’ drive cuts with a 5’ median, which totals 45’. The developer is requesting a waiver of this requirement in order to build a larger than normal entrance to the project. The illustration provided by the developer indicates two driveway cuts of 29’ with a 16’ median, which totals 74’. 4. Street Lighting: Street Lighting is required by the Public Works Design Manual. The developers are responsible for the cost of installation for street lights and are paid directly to TU Electric. The applicant is proposing to meet lighting requirements across Harwood Road on the opposite side of the street. However, if that does not satisfy requirements, a new pole and light would be constructed on the north side of Harwood Road. All other engineering comments and requirements have been met. This plat is in accordance with the principles and concepts of the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. This item is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. _______________________________ Barry LeBaron, AICP Director, Planning & Inspection Services PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: Planning & Zoning Commission: 1/8/98 City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PS 97-57 Request of John Barfield for a Final Plat of Thornbridge East Addition (Located in the 8100 Block of Precinct Line Road) Mr. John Barfield is the owner and developer of this 58-lot subdivision, containing 19.5 acres of land. The rezoning of this property from AG-Agricultural and O1-Office to R2-Residential was approved by the City Council on April 24, 1997. The issues associated with this plat are as follows: 1. Little Bear Creek Corridor: This subdivision plat abuts property which is proposed for a drainage channel and is planned for ultimate conveyance to the City for inclusion in the Little Bear Creek Corridor Greenbelt. The developer has been working with the North Richland Hills Parks Department regarding the drainage channel property, however, to date no conveyance has taken place. 2. Offsite Drainage: The drainage map indicates that a portion of this plat drains to the property to the south, which is owned by Mr. Barfield. A letter of permission will be provided. 3. Screening Wall: The applicant has been advised of the screening wall requirements and has agreed to construct the wall along Precinct Line Road. The developer has agreed with all other engineering comments. This plat is in conformance with the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. This item is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. _____________________ Barry LeBaron, AICP Director, Planning & Inspection Services Public Action Schedule Planning & Zoning Commission: 1/8/98 City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PS 97-58 Request of John Barfield for a Final Plat of Lots 17 – 20, Block 10, Oak Hills Addition, Phase III (Located in the 7200 Block of Spring Oak Drive) The final plat of Oak Hills Addition, Phase II, was approved by the City Council on the January 22, 1996 and did not contain the lots that are now being platted. The lots being platted as Oak Hills Phase III are and will be a separate filing and addition to the City of NRH. Lots 19 & 20 are zoned R2-Residential. Lots 17 & 18 are zoned R3-Residential. The issues associated with this final plat are as follows: 1. Sidewalks: The applicant has been advised that sidewalks are required adjacent to all public streets. The applicant has agreed to construct sidewalks. 2. Drainage: A Letter of Map Revision will need to be approved by FEMA prior to building permits being issued on the lots. The developer has acknowledged this requirement. All other engineering comments have been met. This plat is in conformance with the principles of the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. This item is now ready for the Commission’s consideration. _______________________________ Barry LeBaron, AICP Director, Planning & Inspection Services PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: Planning & Zoning Commission: 1/08/98 City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PZ 97-55 Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Zoning Regulations Regarding Greenhouses, Plant Nurseries, Title Companies, Auto Alarm, Auto Stereo, Auto Window Tinting, and Used Car Vehicle Sales Lots. Ordinance No. 2258 The Table of Permitted Uses in the Zoning Regulations contains a list of allowed uses and identifies which zoning district each use is permitted in. Occasionally, it becomes necessary to amend the Table of Permitted Uses to account for market changes in land use planning or when a business type is more commonly known by a more acceptable name. The attached ordinance has been drafted to reflect the following changes: 1. Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries (wholesale): The current regulations allow these types of uses in the OC-Outdoor Commercial and the AG-Agricultural Districts. Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries can generally become rather intensive and have severe adverse effect on adjacent residential properties. It is recommended that these uses be deleted from the list of permitted uses in the AG-Agricultural District. Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries (wholesale) would be retained as permitted uses in the OC-Outdoor Commercial District where a masonry-screening wall is required when abutting residential property. 2. Title Company / Abstract Company: It is recommended that the name of this use be changed to Title Abstract Office, which is the more universally accepted name for this activity. No district changes are proposed. 3. Automotive Window Tinting Store: It is recommended that this name be deleted and combined with Auto Alarm / Stereo Store, since most businesses often combine these types of activities. 4. Auto Stereo / Alarm Store: It is recommended that the name of this type use be changed to Auto Alarm / Stereo / Window Tinting Store. These are the typical types of uses found together and will simplify the Table of Permitted Uses by placing the word “Auto” at the beginning. This also allows easier alphabetizing of these types of uses. 5. Auto Alarm / Stereo / Window Tinting Store: It is recommended to slightly modify the number of districts where these businesses are allowed. Currently, these uses are allowed by right in the C1, C2, I1, & I2 Districts. It is recommended that they be allowed in the C1 District with a Special Use Permit if located within 200 feet of residentially zoned property. They would continue as permitted uses in the C2, I1, & I2 Districts. This will help to “soften” the C1 District. 6. Used Vehicle Sales Lot: It is recommended that the name of this use be changed to “Auto / Truck Dealer (Used). This will simplify the Table of Permitted Uses. New auto dealers are listed at the beginning of the table, whereas used car lots are found at the end of the table and often get overlooked. The new name will place the new and used auto dealers next to each other in the table. The name will also change in the “Definition” section of the ordinance. _______________________________ Barry LeBaron, AICP Director, Planning & Inspection Services PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE Planning & Zoning Commission: 1/8/98 City Council: 1/26/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET JANUARY 8, 1998 PZ 97-56 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of C.D. Hardin for a Special Use Permit to allow a Garden Center for Green Mama’s on Lot 6R, Lonsdale Addition (Located at 5324 Davis Boulevard) Ordinance No. 2268 This property is located just south of the NRH Fire Station on Davis Boulevard. The properties to the north and south are zoned C2-Commercial. The property directly across Davis Boulevard to the west is zoned U-Institutional and the property to the east is zoned R1-Residential. 1. Dumpster Screening: The location of the present and proposed dumpster is visible from public rights-of-way and is currently not screened. The owner would like a waiver of the dumpster screening requirement. 2. Drainage: All improvements to the property are indicated to be designed so as to not adversely impact existing drainage patterns. The site plan indicates grading of all improved building sites. 3. Landscaping: This Special Use Permit request does not require additional landscaping improvements because the applicant is not improving the value of the property by seventy-five (75) percent or more. However, the site plan indicates two additional landscape areas totaling approximately 465 square feet. 4. Masonry Screening Wall: The existing wooden screening fence will remain. No masonry screening wall is required because the applicant is not improving the value of the property by seventy-five (75) percent or more. 5. Masonry Building Requirements: The proposed buildings will be utilized for greenhouse and similar growing/ storage facilities. Exteriors of the proposed buildings will not be masonry. They will be constructed of atrium safety glass. 6. Accessory buildings: There is an existing building on the lot that is proposed to remain. 7. Proposed Structures: The site plan indicates the construction of two (2) new metal canopy structures and one (1) greenhouse. The proposed new metal canopy structures will not be enclosed. Notices have been sent to all property owners within 200’ of this request. To date, no adverse comments have been received. This SUP request is in accordance with the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. _____________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE Barry LeBaron, AICP P & Z Commission: 1/08/98 Director of Planning & Inspection Services City Council: 1/26/98