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Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
July 9,1998 City Council Chambers
7:30 p.m. 7301 NE Loop 820
Orientation Session - 6:45 p.m.
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 June 25, 1998
meeting.
4. PZ 98-27
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Zone Systems
for a Special Use Permit to allow a 400 Foot
Communications Tower on Lot 5C, Block F, Smithfield
Addition. (Located at 6529 Snider Street) Postponed
6/25/98
5. PZ 98-29
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Robert Hasty for
a Zoning Change from AG-Agricultural to C1-Commercial on
Tracts 11C1, 11C, 11E, 11D1 and 11D, of the T. Peck
Survey, A-1210 and Tract 2, Brentwood Estates Addition.
(Located in the 8600 Block of Davis Boulevard)
6. PZ 98-31
Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Tommy Kline for
a Zoning Change from R6T-Townhomes to PD-Planned
Development for Single Family Dwellings on Blocks 31, 32
& 33, Holiday North Addition. (Located in the 5500 Block of
Holiday Lane)
7.
Staff Report
8.
Citizen Comments
NUMBER ITEM SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN
9.
Adjournment
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
JULY 9, 1998
PS 98-28 Request of Fred Ballinger for a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 17, Stoneybrooke Addition.
(Located in the 7200 Block of Eden Road)
Fred Ballinger is representing Lisa McMannis in this final platting request. Mr. Ballinger previously
appeared before the Commission on April 23, 1998 and received approval of the preliminary plat.
The following is approval motion made by the Planning & Zoning Commission at the April 23, 1998
meeting: … the alignment of Hightower Drive as a C-4-U be centered on Marty Lane to the east, with
a 68’ right-of-way, a recommendation that a covenant be allowed for street and drainage
improvements on Hightower Drive and Eden Road and also for the water and sewer improvements
on Hightower Drive, waive the masonry screening wall along Hightower but require sidewalks and
allow adequate emergency vehicle access to the house without requiring curb and gutter.
The issues associated with this final plat are as follows:
1. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: A covenant for street improvements on Hightower Drive and Eden
Road as required by the motion of the P&Z shall be executed.
2. WATER LINE EXTENSION: An eight-inch water main located in the existing Hightower Drive
needs to be extended to tie into the water line in Eden Road. A covenant shall be executed in
accordance with the motion of the preliminary plat.
3. EMERGENCY ACCESS: The P&Z required the applicant to provide emergency access to the
structure without curb and gutter. Plans for this access have yet to be received by the Public
Works Department.
4. DRAINAGE: At the preliminary platting stage, the P&Z waived drainage improvements on
Hightower Drive if a covenant was signed. The P&Z did not waive the requirement for a drainage
study to be performed in conjunction with the development of this lot. The applicant is requesting
a waiver of any additional drainage studies, analysis or improvements, necessary for the
Hightower Drive extension and Eden Road and the construction plans associated with such
improvements.
5. SANITARY SEWER: The P&Z during the preliminary plat approved the waiver of the sanitary
sewer main extension in Hightower Drive if a covenant was signed.
6. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS: The applicant has not provided the necessary information relative to
drainage on the property to determine if drainage easements are required. The applicant is
requesting that any additional drainage studies or analyses be waived.
7. SCREENING WALL: The P&Z during the preliminary plat waived the screening wall requirements
adjacent to the C-4-U thoroughfare because it is a one-lot subdivision.
8. SIDEWALKS: The Subdivision Regulations require that sidewalks be constructed adjacent to all
public streets. The sidewalks for Hightower Drive will be included in the covenant for Hightower
Drive. The sidewalks adjacent to Eden Road are required and should be included on the
construction plans. The applicant is requesting the P&Z Commissioners to direct the public works
department to calculate the construction costs for sidewalks along Eden Road so that an escrow
amount may be established and paid by the owner. The applicant is also requesting that no
construction plans shall be required by the owner for such escrow fees.
9. STREETLIGHTS: Streetlights are a requirement of the design manual. The placement,
coordination and installation of streetlights are coordinated by the Public Works Department with
the costs paid directly to TU Electric. The location of proposed streetlights should be included on
construction and topographical drawings to determine placement needs. The applicant is
requesting a waiver of any street lighting necessary for Hightower Drive extension and Eden Road
and construction plans associated with such improvements.
10. INSPECTION FEES AND UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PLANS: The Public Works Department
requires that 4% for water and sewer and 3% of street and drainage be paid prior to construction
to cover inspections of the property. The applicant is requesting a waiver for all other
improvements, no additional inspection fees, and all requests by the Public Works Department
relating to drainage and utility plans.
RECOMMENDATION:
This plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. It is
recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission either approve the waiver requests of the
applicant or deny the plat because it does not meet the requirements established in the Subdivision
Regulations. Because this plat does not meet the requirements established state law allows denial of
this platting request.
PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE
_________________________________
Christopher D. Baker P & Z Commission: 7/9/98
Planner City Council: 8/10/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
JULY 9, 1998
PZ 98-27 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Zone Systems for a Special Use Permit to
Allow a 400 Foot Communications Tower on Lot 5C, Block F, Smithfield Addition.
(Located at 6529 Snider Street) Postponed 6/25/98
Peter Kavanagh of Zone Systems, is representing Motorola Network Services, Inc., in this Special
Use Permit request for a 400’ communications tower located on Lot 5C, Block F, Smithfield Addition,
located at 6529 Snider Street. The lot is currently zoned I2-Medium Industrial, the property south and
west is zoned I2-Medium Industrial and the property to the north and east is C2-Commercial.
This case was postponed at the June 25, 1998 meeting in order to give the applicant time to gather
materials to better address questions and comments of the P&Z.
The issues associated with this SUP are as follows:
1. Historic Smithfield: Lot 5C is located within the boundary of the Historic Smithfield Overlay Zone
study. The City contracted with Municipal Planning Resources Group in 1995 for a feasibility
study of the area. The study indicated that through proper and appropriate planning efforts, a
viable historic district could be established.
2. Tower Height: The proposed tower is to be constructed to a height of 400’.
3. Existing Tower: There is an existing cellular communications tower on the adjacent lot.
4. Failure Characteristics: If this structure were to have a catastrophic failure, it would not be
contained on site. In fact, there is a possibility that such a catastrophe would result in significant
damage to existing residences and businesses. Additionally, the tower could fall across Davis
Boulevard.
5. Tower Construction: The tower is proposed to be a free standing structure with a triangular
shape that will not require any guy wires or other off site structure support.
Staff has received adverse comments via telephone calls from notified citizens. This Special Use
Permit request is not in conformance with the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for
the City of NRH. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates this region to be commercial, not
industrial.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission deny this SUP request because:
1. Development of this antenna would preclude any future historical development or potential
revitalization as recommended in the Smithfield Feasibility study conducted by MPRG;
2. This request is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
3. If the tower were to fail, damage could be significant to adjoining property as well as cutoff access
to the northern part of the City along Davis Boulevard.
__________________________
Barry LeBaron, AICP, Director
Planning & Inspections
PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE:
Planning & Zoning Commission: 7/9/98
City Council: 8/10/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
JULY 9, 1998
PZ 98-29 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Robert Hasty for a Zoning Change from AG
Agricultural to C1-Commercial on Tracts 11C1, 11C, 11E, 11D1 and 11D, T. Peck
Survey, A-1210 and Tract 2, Brentwood Estates Addition. (Located in the 8600 Block
of Davis Boulevard)
Mr. Robert Hasty is representing several property owners in this rezoning application containing
approximately 18.8 acres of land. The properties being considered for rezoning are situated between
Davis Boulevard and the Steeple Ridge Addition. The property to the west of this location is zoned
R2-Single Family Residential. The property to the north is located in the City of Keller. The property
to the southeast, across Davis Boulevard, is currently zoned AG-Agricultural and C1-Commercial.
The currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates this region to be commercial
property. Mr. Hasty is requesting C1-Commercial at this location and his request is consistent with
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. There are a couple of items that should be considered
regarding this request. At the June 25, 1998, P&Z meeting, the Commission received a report and
recommended consideration be given to establishing an overlay zone in the North Davis Boulevard
area. It is anticipated that an overlay zone might have additional development requirements not
required with the current zoning regulations. Additionally, major water and sewer facilities are not
available in this vicinity, which suggests that the timing for rezoning may not be proper at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission approve this zoning change request.
______________________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE:
Christopher D. Baker Planning & Zoning Commission: 7/9/98
Planner City Council: 8/10/98
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET
JULY 9, 1998
PZ 98-31 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Tommy Kline for a Zoning Change from
R6T-Townhomes to PD-Planned Development for Single Family Dwellings on Blocks
31, 32 & 33, Holiday North Addition. (Located in the 5500 Block of Holiday Lane)
Mr. Kline is the applicant and developer of this 35-acre tract of land that is currently zoned R-6-T
Townhomes. Mr. Kline appeared before the Commission on July 9, 1998. At that time there was
significant disccussion (minutes attached) regarding lot sizes and home square footage. The
Commission voted to table the request to give the developer an opportunity to re-work his proposal.
The applicant is requesting a zoning change to a Planned Development for detached single family
residential structures on individual lots having 6,000 square feet each. Mr. Kline will be developing
approximately 122 lots. Mr. Kline is also proposing the lots have a five-foot side yard setback ( fifteen
on corner lots), a 20’ front yard, and a 20’ rear yard line.
A zoning map is attached that provides information relative to the zoning of adjacent properties.
This property is bisected with a 180’ earthen drainage easement that is the Calloway Branch channel.
This property has been previously platted into three large tracts. The developer will be replatting the
property once zoning is established.
The triangular shaped R7-Multi-family tract directly to the south of the project is completely
landlocked. The applicant has been advised that during the platting process, a stub-out will be
required to provide access to this property. The developer has shown this on the zoning exhibit.
Mr. Kline has provided development requirements for his planned development which include:
1. Building Height shall not exceed 38 feet, or 2 stories.
2. Side yards shall be five feet on interior lots and 15’ adjacent to the street.
3. Dwelling unit size shall not be less than 1,500 square feet.
4. Lot coverage shall not be more than 50%.
5. Parking shall entail 2 enclosed off-street spaces behind the front building line.
6. Lot access shall be front entry.
Mr. Kline has provided calculations that indicate the development will be constructed at a density of
approximately 3.47 lots per acre. This calculation is derived from the total site acreage of 35.169. A
true density of the development is calculated at 43,560 square feet divided by 6,000 lot square foot
minimum for a density of 7.26 units per acre.
RECOMMENDATION:
This zoning change request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of
NRH, which shows low density residential in this area.
__________________________ PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE:
Barry LeBaron, AICP Planning & Zoning Commission: 7/9/98
Director of Planning & Inspections City Council: 8/10/98