HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-08-02 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
AUGUST 2, 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 2nd day of August, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Present: Justin Welborn Place 1, Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Vice Chairman
Kathy Luppy Place 5, Secretary
Don Bowen Place 3
Sarah Olvey Place 4
Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
Chairman Justin Welborn called the worksession to order at 6:30 p.m.
A.1 PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Principal Planner Clayton Husband summarized actions taken on planning related
items at the July 23, 2018, City Council meeting and provided city announcements.
He further discussed development activity in North Richland Hills.
A.2 DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
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Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented item C.1. on the agenda to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and asked for questions.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked if replatting the portion of the property will affect the
existing structures.
Chairman Justin Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed the structure's wall height. Mr.
Husband discussed the Code's wall height requirements. Chairman Welborn and Mr.
Husband discussed the maximum wall height of 25 feet. Commission Bowen and Mr.
Husband discussed the proposed structure's visibility to surrounding properties.
Commissioner Mason Orr and Mr. Husband discussed the property to the immediate
west with refence to the visibility of the proposed structure. Chairman Welborn and
Mr. Husband discussed pervious cases comparable in size. Commission Sarah Olvey
and Mr. Husband discussed the height of the existing buildings on the property.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy and Mr. Husband discussed the process for the property
owner to obtain a building permit if the request is approved by City Council.
Chairman Welborn adjourned the worksession at 6:51 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Justin Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Justin Welborn Place 1, Chairman
Jerry Tyner Place 2, Vice Chairman
Kathy Luppy Place 5, Secretary
Don Bowen Place 3
Sarah Olvey Place 4
Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Staff Members: Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
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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 JULY 19, 2018, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 2018,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1. SUP 2018-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BOB E. GRIGGS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A METAL
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 7229 LONDONDERRY DRIVE, BEING
3.676 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R1, BLOCK 1, DOUBLE K RANCH
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item and called for Principal Clayton
Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Larry Cunningham, 6213 Riviera Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, presented
the request on behalf of Bob E. Griggs.
Commissioner Jerry Tyner asked Mr. Cunningham what the height of the structure is.
Mr. Husband stated he could go over the dimensions of the building during the
presentation of the staff report.
Commissioner Mason Orr and Mr. Cunningham discussed why the structure is
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requesting a variance to the masonry requirement for permanent accessory
structures.
Chairman Justin Welborn and Mr. Cunningham discussed the ages of the existing
structures on the property.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Cunningham discussed the concrete apron for the
proposed structure.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Cunningham discussed the option of adding a
wainscoting to the structure and to consider adding landscaping on the west side.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report and mentioned the building height is slightly under 16 feet.
Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Husband discussed the addition of wainscoting to the
proposed structure and what was approved in similar requests.
Commissioner Bowen asked if the location can be a part of the motion. Mr. Husband
stated yes.
Chairman Welborn confirmed with Mr. Husband that the structure could be built with
a building permit subject to meeting masonry and roof pitch requirements. Chairman
Welborn asked what the maximum size and height limits for the accessory building
apply to the property. Mr. Husband stated the maximum size is 4,000 square feet and
maximum height is 25 feet.
Chairman Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak.
Debbie Herrera, 7300 Wexford Court, North Richland Hills, Texas, 76182, spoke in
opposition due to proposed location, masonry requirement, and asked about
drainage.
Chairman Welborn asked if Ms. Herrera could see the building. Ms. Herrera stated
yes.
David Herrera, 7300 Wexford Court, North Richland Hills ,Texas, 76182, spoke in
opposition of the request concerning masonry and location.
Johnny Lopez, 7228 Bursey Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
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opposition of the request concerning the proposed location and masonry
requirement.
Marc Trevino, 7300 Bursey Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
support of the request.
Lydia Lopez, 7228 Bursey Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition over potential drainage issues.
Chairman Welborn asked for Civil Engineer Justin Naylor to explain what is required
by public works during the permitting process for this type of accessory structure.
Mr. Naylor and Mr. Husband discussed the requirements.
Chairman Welborn asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Welborn closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Mason Orr provided his position for the request.
Chairman Welborn provided his position and stated the setback from the north should
be increased to 20 feet from 10 feet, and that landscaping should be added to soften
the appearance of the structure. Commissioner Bowen stated due to the anticipated
sale of the northern portion of the property and the expected addition of a new
stockade fence, he feels some of the view will be diminished. Mr. Welborn stated the
most affected citizens will likely be to the east.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy and Commissioner Jerry Tyner stated their support for
wainscoting around the structure.
Mr. Husband stated the there is a distance of about 140 feet to 150 feet between the
proposed structure and Wexford Court.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST SUBJECT TO IT
BEING LOCATED 10 FEET FROM THE NORTH AND 30 FEET FROM THE WEST
AND A 4-FOOT WAINSCOATING ON ALL SIDES OF THE STRUCTURE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
E. ADJOURNMENT
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Chairman Justin Welborn adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Justin Welborn, Chairman
Attest:
Kathy Lupp l•ecretary I
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