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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-10-22 Agendas Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission City of North Richland Hills, Texas October 22, 1998 City Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. 7301 NE Loop 820 Orientation Session - 6:30 p.m. Pre-Council 1. Discussion/ Feedback to City Staff Regarding Masonry Definition 2. Discussion of Agenda Items 3. Discussion regarding Workshop on Institute on Planning, Zoning & Eminent Domain 4. Discussion/ Feedback Regarding the Front Yard Fencing Regulations 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 October 8, 1998 meeting 4. PS 98-37 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Ray Will for a Replat to be known as Lot 1R, Block 1, Young Addition. (Located at the Southeast Corner of Cummings Drive and Lola Drive) 5. PS 98-44 Request of Scott Kunkle for a Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Kunkle Addition. (Located in the 7700 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard) 6. PS 98-45 Request of Larry Tadlock for a Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Tadlock Addition. (Located in the 7700 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard) NUMBER ITEM SUMMARY ACTION TAKEN 7. PS 98-49 Request of Doug Gilliland to Vacate Lot 6R, Block 1, Nob Hill North Addition Filed in Cabinet B, Slide 310, Plat Records, Tarrant County Texas. (Located at 6999 Precinct Line Road; Huntington Square Office Park) 8. PZ 98-20 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Rick Simmons for a Zoning Change from R7-Multi-Family and C1- Commercial to PD-Planned Development for Independent Senior Housing on Tract 4A1 of the S. Richardson Survey, A-1266. (Located in the 8000 Block of Davis Boulevard) 9. PZ 98-49 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Robert & Ginger Ward for a Zoning Change from AG-Agricultural to R1S- Special Residential on Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition. (Located at 7813 Smithfield Road) 10. Staff Comments 11. Citizen Comments 12. Adjournment CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PS 98-37 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Ray Will for a Replat to be known as Lot 1R, Block 1, Young Addition. (Located at the Southeast Corner of Cummings Drive and Lola Drive) Mr. Ray Will is the applicant requesting a replat to create one large 1.3-acre lot, located at the southeast corner of Cummings Drive and Lola Drive. The property is currently zoned R2-Residential. For your information, Mr. Will is representing the Richland English Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Zoning Ordinance allows churches by right in every zoning district. This plat is a public hearing because the State of Texas requires that all replats of residentially zoned property give public notice. The issues associated with this replat are as follows: 1. Fire Hydrant: The entire lot meets the residential requirements for fire protection. However, the facility constructed at this location will be a church and is, therefore, subject to non-residential fire protection coverage. A portion of the lot does not have fire protection, but all of the building is protected. 2. Driveway: The applicant has indicated one drive approach from Lola Drive and one through the access easement to Cummings Drive. The applicant has been advised that all drive approaches must meet city standard. 3. Existing Utility Services: This property was previously platted as several lots that had all of the utility connections and stubs available for development. The applicant has been advised that all connections not used for this project shall be capped off. 4. Sidewalks: The applicant has been advised that sidewalks are required and has agreed. This plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. All engineering comments have been addressed. RECOMMENDATION: To approve PS 98-38 subject to engineers comments and a executed Hold Harmless Agreement regarding fire protection. ___________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PS 98-44 Request of Scott Kunkle for a Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Kunkle Addition. (Located in the 7700 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard) Mr. Kunkle is the owner of this 1.76-acre tract of land that is currently zoned C1-Commercial. Mr. Kunkle previously came before the Commission in conjunction with a preliminary plat of this property on April 23, 1998. The issues associated with this final plat are as follows: 1. Drainage: Runoff from this property is proposed to flow to adjacent properties. The applicant has been advised that a notarized letter acknowledging acceptance of runoff by all down stream property owners must be provided to the City prior to filing this plat and issuing building permits. The owner has signed a statement understanding this requirement. 2. Water: An eight-inch water main will be extended west, along the frontage of Lot 1. There is an existing water line stub-out that will be utilized in conjunction with this project from the south side of Mid-Cities Boulevard. 3. Sewer: Sewer service is available from an eight-inch main located on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard. 4. Screening Wall: Because of the unusual shape of this lot, the P&Z recommended during the preliminary plat that screening walls be extended to the east side of the property only to a point past a proposed parking lot. All other screening will conform to City standards. 5. Sidewalks: The applicant has been advised that sidewalks are required and has agreed to this. 6. Streetlights: Streetlights are provided in the median of Mid-Cities Boulevard. It is the opinion of the Public Works Department that the existing streetlights are adequate. All other engineering comments have been agreed to. This plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. RECOMMENDATION: To approve PS 98-44 subject to engineer’s comments and an executed letter from downstream property owners acknowledging acceptance of runoff. ______________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PS 98-45 Request of Larry Tadlock for a Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Tadlock Addition. (Located in the 7700 Block of Mid-Cities Boulevard) Mr. Tadlock is the owner of this 1.65-acre tract of land that is currently zoned C1-Commercial. This property is directly west of the Kunkle Addition. The issues associated with this final plat are as follows: 1. Drainage: Similarly to the Kunkle Addition, a notarized letter from all downstream property owners indicating acceptance of drainage runoff must be received by the City prior to filing of the plat and the issuance of building permits. The applicant has signed a letter indicating acceptance of this requirement. 2. Water: An eight-inch water main is proposed to be extended from the south side of Mid-Cites Boulevard. Public Works feels this water main should be extended west to tie into an existing stub out. The water main is proposed to be extended along the entire frontage of Lot 1, parallel to the sewer service along the west property line. The extension of this water line will require an offsite easement. 3. Sewer: There is an existing eight-inch main on the north side of Mid-Cities Boulevard that will be extended north along the west property line to service Lot 2. 4. Easements: There may be a need for additional water line easements for the development. These easements will be determined and provided during the building permit process. 5. Sidewalks: The applicant has been advised that sidewalks are a requirement and has agreed to this. 6. Streetlights: Streetlights are provided in the median of Mid-Cities Boulevard. It is the opinion of the Public Works Department that the existing streetlights are adequate. All other engineering comments have been agreed to. This plat is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH RECOMMENDATION: To approve PS 98-45 subject to engineer’s comments and an executed letter from downstream property owners acknowledging acceptance of runoff. ______________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PS 98-49 Request of Doug Gilliland to Vacate Lot 6R, Block 1, Nob Hill North Addition Filed in Cabinet B, Slide 310, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. (Located at 6999 Precinct Line Road; Huntington Square Office Park) Mr. Gilliland is the owner of Lot 6 and Lot 6R, Block 1, Nob Hill North Addition. Nob Hill North Addition was originally platted in 1986. In 1990, the City Council approved a replat that created Lot 6R and a remainder of Lot 6. Mr. Gilliland is seeking to vacate the replat approved in 1990, therefore reverting back to the plat approved in 1986. The Local Government Code allows for the vacation of plats through the same process used to originally approve the plat. Since all public improvements and related issues were resolved with the original plat in 1986, it is the opinion of the Public Works Department that no engineering is necessary for this site. After consulting with the City Attorney, it was clear that vacating a plat could be accomplished through the passing of an ordinance. The attached ordinance, prepared by the City Attorney, vacates the plat approved in 1990 and therefore, retains the legality of the plat approved in 1986. Vacating plats is an unusual request. Alternate processes used to accomplish this same result could be an amended plat, or a replat. However, the applicant did not wish to spend money for engineering and drafting to create a plat that is the same as the plat filed in 1986. The plat filed in 1986 is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. RECOMMENDATION: To approve PS 98-49 vacating the plat that created Lot 6R, Block 1, Nob Hill North Addition. ______________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PZ 98-20 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Rick Simmons for a Zoning Change from R7-Multi-Family and C1-Commercial to PD-Planned Development for Independent Senior Housing on Tract 4A1, of the S. Richardson Survey, A-1266. (Located in the 8000 Block of Davis Boulevard) Mr. Rick Simmons of Western Rim Investments is seeking to develop this 15.5-acre tract of land as an Independent Living Facility for Senior Citizens. The property currently is zoned as two different zoning districts: R7-MF – Multi Family and C1-Commercial. The applicant wishes to zone this property as a PD-Planned Development. This property is located just to the North of the Ember Oaks Addition and south of the future additions of Forrest Glenn. Ember Oaks is zoned R3- Residential and Forrest Glen is zoned R2-Residential. The issues associated with this zoning change are as follows: 1. Little Bear Creek Corridor: Portions of this property fall within the boundaries of the Little Bear Creek Corridor (LBCC). As a result, there are some additional development regulations that must be met, such as allowing access to the Corridor, drainage limitations, and limiting encroachment into the Corridor by buildings and/ or fill. The developer has responded to the requirements of the LBCC by redesigning the project and the location of the buildings away from the sensitive areas. The developer is proposing, as indicated by the site plan, to retain many large, significant trees on site. The developer is allowing access to the Corridor via a sidewalk adjacent to Davis Blvd. for the general public and a controlled gate for residents. Since this development is one large piece of property and will be platted as such, the requirements applicable to normal subdivision that fall in the LBCC cannot be applied to this development. The requirements of the LBCC are written and intended to apply to normal subdivision, such as Forest Glenn. This property is the only residential property in the LBCC area that because of the zoning and development type cannot meet the stated requirements of the LBCC Ordinance. However, the applicant has met the intent of the LBCC Ordinance. 2. Screening Wall: The developer is proposing to construct the required masonry-screening wall adjacent to the residential property as required. The developer is also proposing to construct a masonry and wrought iron fence adjacent to the LBCC. 3. Controlled Gate Access: The applicant is proposing two (2) controlled access gates. One gate will be for normal resident ingress and egress. The other gate will be for emergency access. The Fire Department has requested, as part of their review, that the emergency gate be equipped with Opticom Sensors. 4. Landscaping: The developer has indicated that the project will conform to City Standards. 5. Unit Sizes: The developer is proposing two different units: 1 bed and bath and a 2 bedroom and bath. These unit sizes are 884 and 984 square feet respectively. The proposed units exceed the Multi-Family Requirements. 6. Parking: The developer is proposing one covered parking space for each dwelling unit, and 218 uncovered spaces. 7. Deed Restriction: During a recent zoning case similar to this one, the Commission recommended that a deed restriction for the property be filed that restricts the rental of the units to seniors. This would alert any potential buyer of the property of the requirements of the City as a result of this case. The developer has adequately responded to all other comments offered by the Planning and Zoning Office. All property owners within 200 feet have been notified. To date, staff has not received any comments. This request is not in compliance with the currently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. RECOMMENDATION: To approve PZ 98-20 subject to: 1) compliance with Landscape Regulations; 2) requiring the installation of the Opticom Sensors as requested by the Fire Dept.; & 3) the filing of a deed restriction at Tarrant County Courthouse stating that this property can only be rented and used for citizens over the age of 55. ______________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION COVER SHEET October 22, 1998 PZ 98-49 Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Robert & Ginger Ward for a Change of Zoning from AG-Agricultural to R1S-Special Residential on Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition. (Located at 7813 Smithfield Road) Robert & Ginger Ward are seeking to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition from AG-Agricultural to R1S-Special Residential. This property is located just north of Kingswood Estates at 7813 Smithfield Road. Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition was originally platted in 1985. At that time, Mr. Bathman agreed to provide a covenant for future street and sidewalk improvements along Smithfield Road. This covenant has not been executed to date. Before any building permits will be issued to the Ward’s or any other owner, the covenants must be completed. City staff met with Mr. Charles Bathman in July, 1998, regarding the outstanding covenants for this property. Staff provided Mr. Bathman with information regarding the costs of improvements and copies of covenants ready to be executed. Public Works department has not received any of these documents. Although the above is not a zoning issue, it is important to take this opportunity to communicate to the Ward’s that some issues must be satisfied before a building permit will be approved. The zoning for this property is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of NRH. However, the attached zoning exhibit indicates there are significant portions and tracts of land adjacent to this property that are zoned R2-Residential. Everyone within 200’ of this property has been notified. To date, staff has not received any adverse comments. RECOMMENDATION: To deny the requested R1S-Special Residential zoning district. The surrounding properties are zoned R2-Residential. With the exception of the property just to the north of this tract, there are no other large tracts of land zoned AG-Agricultural. Additionally, Green Valley Elementary is directly across the street and may create situations that are inappropriate for elementary school children. Staff recommends approving this request as either R1-Residential or R2-Residential. ______________________________ Christopher D. Baker Planner PUBLIC ACTION SCHEDULE: P&Z: 10/22/98 CC: 11/09/98