HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-02-01 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
WORK SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met
in work session on the 1st day of February, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Present: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Secretary
Justin Welborn Place 1
Don Bowen Place 3
Mason Orr Place 6
Robert Housewright Ex-Officio
Absent: Steven Cooper Place 7, Vice Chairman
Kathy Luppy Place 5
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
Fahad Rajabali Engineer Associate
Chairman Randall Shiflet called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
A.1 PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock summarized the actions taken on Planning
related items at the January 8, 2018 and January 22, 2018 City Council meeting. He
further discussed current development activity in North Richland Hills.
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A.2 DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed item C.1. on the agenda and asked
the Commission for questions. Chairman Randall Shiflet asked a question concerning
the type of multi-family development that could be built at the location. Mr. Comstock
stated the multi-family zoning district would require a Special Use Permit for the
purpose of detailing the design on the complex and not the land use.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband discussed items C.2., C.3., D.1., D.2., and D.3.,
and asked the Commission for questions.
Pertaining to item C.2., Commissioner Justin Welborn asked if the existing wood
siding of the fire house will be natural wood or Hardi board. Mr. Husband stated the
applicant intends to use natural wood and not Hardi board. Chairman Shiflet asked
what the condition is of the wood fence to the west. Mr. Husband stated the fence is
in decent shape. Chairman Shiflet asked if this would be a shared fence with the
property owners to the west. Mr. Husband stated the property owner at 8300 Starnes
Road will be responsible for the upkeep of the fence. Commissioner Mason Orr
asked if the gate on the western fence will be removed. Mr. Husband stated the intent
is to remove the gate, according to the site plan.
Chairman Shiflet adjourned the work session at 6:59 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Randall Shiflet called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Secretary
Justin Welborn Place 1
Don Bowen Place 3
Mason Orr Place 6
Robert Housewright Ex-Officio
Absent: Steven Cooper Place 7, Vice Chairman
Kathy Luppy Place 5
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
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Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
Fahad Rajabali Engineer Associate
A.1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Mason Orr led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
B. MINUTES
B.1. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 4, 2018, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 4,
2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1. ZC 2017-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM SAGE GROUP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-7-MF
MULTIFAMILY TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF CIRCLE DRIVE, BEING 5.80 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chairman Randall Shiflet introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for the applicant to present their request.
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Curtis Young, on behalf of the Sage Group, Inc., 1130 North Carroll Avenue,
Southlake, Texas 76092, presented the request.
Commissioner Justin Welborn and the applicant discussed fencing criteria for the
planned development. Commissioner Welborn voiced support for metal fencing along
the North Electric Trail.
Commissioner Don Bowen and the applicant discussed ownership and upkeep of the
drainage area.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Mike Shingler, 7529 Circle Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition of the proposal and provided a petition to the Commission.
Steven Linford, 7300 Circle Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke about
how the proposal will affect his property and privacy.
Those who filled out a speaker card, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Hill, 7516 Circle Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 marked for and
against the proposal. Leah Collins, 7528 Circle Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas
76180 opposed the proposal. Ronald Jenkins, 7520 Circle Drive, North Richland Hills,
Texas 76180 opposed the proposal. Chris Null, 7525 Circle Drive, North Richland
Hills, Texas 76180 opposed the proposal.
The applicant discussed traffic counts, drainage concerns, and privacy.
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner discussed drainage on the northern side of the
property. Ms. Waggoner stated engineering plans will be drafted by the applicant and
examined during the platting process and discussed upkeep of the channel with
Commissioner Welborn.
Chairman Shiflet and Mr. Comstock discussed petition rules and laws, and
differences between zoning changes and platting applications.
Chairman Shiflet stated the plans presented are all conceptual and continued to state
the proposal is only for a zoning change and not the platting process, which will
include open space, drainage, and lot size details.
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Commissioner Jerry Tyner discussed the city policy and process to be approved for
road humps in a neighborhood.
Chairman Shiflet called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the
public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE ZC 2017-15.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-1, WITH COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN
VOTING AGAINST DUE TO WOOD FENCING ALONG THE NORTH ELECTRIC
TRAIL.
C.2. ZC 2017-16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM M.J. WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR A ZONING CHANGE
FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO RD-PD REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AT 8300 STARNES ROAD, BEING 0.543 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT AR2, BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD ESTATES
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chairman Randall Shiflet introduced the item and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chairman Shiflet opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to present the
request.
Ginger Curtis and Jeremy Hodo, 8300 Starnes Road, North Richland Hills, Texas
76182, presented their request.
Chairman Shiflet asked if the proposal included a residential component. Ms. Curtis
stated no.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chairman Shiflet called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the
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public hearing.
Commissioner Jerry Tyner asked what type of wood paneling will be used. Ms. Curtis
stated red cedar.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN TO APPROVE ZC 2017-16.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.3. ZC 2017-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM MILLER SURVEYING, INC., FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 7809 ODELL
STREET, BEING 0.403 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK
1, MOLLIE B. COLLINS ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chairman Randall Shiflet introduced items C.3. and D.1., opened the public hearing,
and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr.
Husband introduced the request.
Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant to present their request.
Gail Shah, 7809 Odell Street, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, stated reasons for
their request.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chairman Shiflet called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shiflet closed the
public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER TO APPROVE ZC 2017-10.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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D.1. AP 2017-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MILLER
SURVEYING, INC., FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 1,
MOLLIE B. COLLINS ADDITION ON 0.403 ACRES LOCATED AT 7809
ODELL STREET.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE AP 2017-03.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D.2. RP 2017-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JEFF WOOD AND
CARLOS DORRIS FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 4R1, BLOCK 1, WALKERS
BRANCH ADDITION, ON 1.40 ACRES LOCATED AT 8405 HARWOOD
ROAD.
APPROVED
Chairman Randall Shiflet introduced the item and called for Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for the applicant to present the request.
Trevor Truss, 8241 Mid Cities Boulevard, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182,
presented the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE RP 2017-14.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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D.3. FP 2017-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE NORTH
ADDITION ON 17.607 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF
PRECINCT LINE ROAD.
APPROVED
Commissioner Justin Welborn announced he filed an affidavit of disqualification
and exited the Council Chambers at 8:14 p.m.
Chairman Shiflet introduced the item and called for Planning Manager Clayton
Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock introduced the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for the applicant to present the request.
Edward Chadwick, on behalf of Baird Hampton & Brown, 1901 Martin Drive,
Weatherford, Texas 76086, presented the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN TO APPROVE FP 2017-09.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0-1, WITH COMMISSIONER JUSTIN
WELBORN RECUSING HIMSELF FROM THE ITEM.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Randall Shiflet adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Randall Shifle(Chairman
Attest:
Jerry Ty er, Se retar
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