HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-03-01 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
MARCH 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 March, 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
Steven Cooper Place 7, Vice Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Secretary
Justin Welborn Place 1
Don Bowen Place 3
Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: Kathy Luppy Place 5
Robert Housewright Ex-Officio
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Chairman Randall Shiflet called the meeting 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 February 26, 2018, City Council meeting. He further discussed
City announcements and 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 items D.2., C.1., C.2., and D.1. Mr.
Comstock also explained to the Commission that for courtesy to the applicant, item
D.2. will be presented first.
With regards to item C.1., Chairman Randall Shiflet asked if the overhead doors on
the eastern side of the proposed structure will cater to outdoor storage behind the
structure to the east. Mr. Comstock stated the applicant has stated the overhead
doors are for ventilation purposes and that there is no additional room on the property
to the east to store anything outside. Chairman Shiflet asked if the fencing is
masonry. Mr. Comstock stated yes.
With reference to item D.2., Commissioner Don Bowen asked if a drainage issue
prevents the subdivision entry to be at the intersection of Dawn Drive and Glenview
Dr. Mr. Comstock stated that is an option, but because the cost to install the
infrastructure and signal lights, developers have not been supportive. Mr. Comstock
continued, stating that because this developer does not have ownership of the far
eastern property recommendations have been made to construct the subdivision
entry on the eastern property line to prevent an additional subdivision street entrance
on Glenview Drive. Commissioner Justin Welborn asked Mr. Comstock if wooden
garage doors are a requirement, Mr. Comstock stated it is not a requirement of City
code, but often encouraged in RI-PD zoning districts.
Chairman Shiflet adjourned the worksessision at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Randall Shiflet called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Randall Shiflet Place 4, Chairman
Steven Cooper Place 7, Vice Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Secretary
Justin Welborn Place 1
Don Bowen Place 3
Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: Kathy Luppy Place 5
Robert Housewright Ex-Officio
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Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Mason Orr led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
B. MINUTES
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2018, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY
15,2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.2. FP 2017-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NOORNEEL LLC
FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 5-7, BLOCK 5, BRENTWOOD ESTATES,
BEING 5.11 ACRES LOCATED AT 8479 DAVIS BOULEVARD.
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.
Sandeep Sandhu, 704 Gateshead Court, Southlake, Texas 76092, presented the
request.
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Chairman Shiflet asked the applicant if the intent of this plat is to divide the parcel into
three lots from one lot.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chairman Shiflet and Mr. Husband discussed signage opportunities on North Tarrant
Parkway.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN, SECONDED BY
VICE CHAIRMAN STEVEN COOPER TO APPROVE FP 2017-07.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1. SDP 2018-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM REVEST, LLC, FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT 6428
DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 2.454 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 7A,
JOHN'S 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 asked for the applicant to present the request.
Rick Figueroa, 8800 Kirk Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, presented the
request.
Commissioner Justin Welborn and the applicant discussed the type of flatwork being
used on the proposed building.
Chairman Randall Shiflet called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr.
Comstock presented the staff report.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked if the property to the east is in the floodplain. Mr.
Comstock stated the property to the east is developable and does have some flood
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plain.
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 JUSTIN WELBORN TO APPROVE SDP 2018-01.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2. ZC 2017-11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BENCHMARK AMERICAN HOMES, LLC, FOR A ZONING CHANGE
FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AT 6351, 6413, 6415, AND 6429 GLENVIEW DRIVE,
BEING 3.535 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS B AND B1, DIAMOND LOCH
ADDITION, AND TRACT 2B2, R.P. BARTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 175.
APPROVED
Chairman Randall Shiflet introduced items C.2. and D.1., opened the public hearing
for item C.2. 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.
Osama Nashed, behalf of ANA Consultants, 5000 Thompson Terrace, Colleyville, TX
76034, representing Benchmark American Homes, presented the request.
Benjamin Robertson, 305 Shadow Grass Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 761201 on behalf
of Benchmark American Homes, also presented the request.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Commissioner Don Bowen stated support for the entrance of the subdivision aligning
with Dawn Drive. Mr. Husband stated that type of intersection was studied, but was
not chosen.
Commissioner Justin Welborn and Mr. Nashed discussed possibilities of the existing
overhead service lines crossing Glenview Drive to the structure and recommended
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the service lines be moved underground.
Commissioner Welborn and Mr. Nashed discussed development entry signs to the
subdivision.
Commissioner Welborn also discussed the opportunity to allow other architecturally
enhanced garage doors other than wood. Commissioner Welborn recommended the
applicant work with staff to discuss other architectural design standards for garage
doors. Chairman Shiflet asked Mr. Husband if wooden garage doors are required for
residential infill planned development. Mr. Husband stated it is not required, but
recommended. Mr. Comstock stated the wooden garage door requirement is an
option.
Mark Chandler, 6400 Diamond Loch North, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, was
called to speak and spoke on behalf of a group greater than or equal to ten and
presented concerns about the development.
With reference to Mr. Chandler's comments, Commissioner Don Bowen stated the
referenced detention pond will not hold water, but will only catch runoff water.
Commissioner Welborn and the applicant discussed the promises made by
Benchmark American Homes to the residents from the 6400 block of Diamond Loch
North.
In reference to Mr. Chandler's comments, Mr. Robertson stated construction of the
fences on the north property line would be coordinated with each adjacent property
owner.
In reference to comments made by Mr. Chandler, Mr. Nashed discussed the
proposed drainage plan for the request.
Commissioner Jerry Tyner asked if a homeowners' association will be established
and be responsible for the detention pond's maintenance. Mr. Nashed stated yes.
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.
Commissioner Don Bowen stated saving more trees than just the ten oak trees would
be in the best interest of the developer and home builder.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN TO APPROVE ZC 2017-11, SUBJECT TO THE TEN
PROTECTED OAK TREES BEING PRESERVED WITHIN THE COMMON AREA OPEN
SPACE ADJACENT TO LOT 11, NO TWO-STORY HOMES ON LOTS 1 THROUGH
11, AND TO PLACE OVERHEAD LINES CROSSING GLENVIEW UNDERGROUND IF
NEEDED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1. PP 2018-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BENCHMARK
AMERICAN HOMES, LLC, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DIAMOND
PARK ESTATES, BEING 3.535 ACRES LOCATED AT 6351, 6413, 6415,
AND 6429 GLENVIEW DRIVE.
APPROVED
Item D.1. was presented in conjunction with item C.2.
Commissioner Justin Welborn asked if the right-of-way line will be on the eastern
boundary line. Principal Planner Clayton Husband stated yes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIRMAN STEVEN COOPER TO APPROVE PP 2018-02, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE APPLICATION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Randall Shiflet adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Randall Shiflet, Chairman
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Attest:
Jerry Ty r, Secretary
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