HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-12-06 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
DECEMBER 6, 2018
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met
in work session on the 6th day of December, 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: 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
Wendy Werner Place 7
Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Absent:
Staff: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Caroline Waggoner Public Works Director
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Dave Pendley Chief Building Official
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Maleshia McGinnis City Attorney
Kenneth Rawson Assistant Fire Chief
Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services
Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief
Chairman Justin Welborn called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
1 PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
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Planning Director Clayton Comstock discussed current development activity in
North Richland Hills and provided City announcements.
2 DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
Planning Director Clayton Comstock presented a history of the development of
HomeTown.
Mr. Comstock presented an overview of the items on the regular agenda.
Regarding item C.1, Chairman Justin Welborn asked if the roof pitch waiver
needed to be addressed with the special use permit. Mr. Comstock stated yes.
Regarding item C.2, Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner asked if 6a and 6b will be one
property. Mr. Comstock stated the tracts refer to the zoning regulations rather than
property lines, and the lot layout would be established at time of platting.
Chairman Welborn adjourned the work session meeting at 7:03 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Justin Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:10 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
Wendy Werner Place 7
Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Absent:
Staff: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
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John Chapman Planning Technician
Caroline Waggoner Public Works Director
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Dave Pendley Chief Building Official
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Maleshia McGinnis City Attorney
Kenneth Rawson Assistant Fire Chief
Vickie Loftice Managing Director of Community Services
Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief
A.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 2018, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 15,
2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 SUP 2018-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM ROBERT D. WINKLER, JR. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
METAL ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 6725 MEADOW ROAD, BEING 1.33
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, BLOCK 4, MORGAN MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION. (CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER 15, 2018,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING)
APPROVED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband
introduced the request.
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Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to the present the request.
The applicant, Robert D. Winkler, Jr., 6725 Meadow Road, North Richland Hills,
Texas 76182, presented the request.
Chairman Welborn asked if the existing structures would be removed from the
property for the proposed structure. Mr. Winkler stated yes. Chairman Welborn also
discussed the roof pitch ratio variance with Mr. Winkler.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked the applicant if the proposed structure will be used
as a garage to store vehicles. Mr. Winkler stated no.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chairman Welborn called 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.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO APPROVE SUP 2018-09 AS PRESENTED WITH
CONDITIONS THAT ADDRESS THE PROPOSED VARIANCES.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Prior to proceeding with the remaining items, Chairman Justin Welborn called for
Planning Director Clayton Comstock to summarize the remaining requests. Mr.
Comstock summarized the remaining requests and public hearing protocol.
C.2 TR 2018-03 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, REGARDING SECTION 118-472 (TOWN CENTER DENSITY
RESTRICTIONS) TO ALLOW THE CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENTIAL
USES BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON "TRACTS 6A & 6B" AND TO
REMOVE THE ALLOWANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL USES ON "TRACT 7."
APPROVED
Planning Director Clayton Comstock introduced items C.2 and C.3.
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Chairman Justin Welborn announced items C.2 and C.3 will be presented together,
and voted on separately. Chairman Welborn opened the public hearing and called for
the applicant to present the request.
The applicant, Bill Gietema, on behalf of Arcadia Realty Corp., 3500 Maple Avenue
Suite 1165, Dallas, Texas 75219, presented their request for item C.3.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree asked if the private drive within the development will be
gated. Mr. Gietema stated the entrance may be access controlled, but within a public
easement for emergency vehicles.
Commissioner Mason Orr and Mr. Gietema discussed how the open spaces will be
maintained.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Gietema discussed trash collection for the
courtyard townhomes.
Commissioner Wendy Werner and Mr. Gietema discussed the pink area indicated
on the concept plan. Mr. Gietema stated the pink square in the private lane
represents a raised pedestrian crossing in the form of a speed table.
Ex-Officio Deupree and Mr. Gietema discussed the amount of parking provided for
each residence.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked Mr. Gietema if there is more parking for the
residences other than the covered parking. Mr. Gietema stated additional parking will
be located on the street, which includes approximately 57 parking spaces.
Chairman Welborn asked if the parking ratio for this development will be similar to
other parts of HomeTown. Mr. Gietema stated the parking ratio will be similar to other
developments with this type of product in the metroplex.
Ex-Officio Deupree and Mr. Gietema discussed the number of bedrooms for each
courtyard townhome product with relation to parking.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Gietema discussed the architectural style of the
courtyard townhomes in relation to the current characteristic of HomeTown and what
was illustrated during the presentation.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Gietema discussed the strategy of introducing and
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phasing the courtyard townhome product that has not been tested in North Richland
Hills. Mr. Gietema stated if the market does not support the courtyard townhomes, this
approval would still allow for traditional "row home" townhouses.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Patricia Nolan, 6275 Sherbert Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition to the requests.
Maureen Garrison, 8804 Grand Avenue, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition to the requests.
Chairman Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against items C.2
and/or C.3. There being no one else wishing to speak for or against the requests,
Chairman Welborn closed the public hearing.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed other possible instances in
HomeTown with one-bedroom townhomes. Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock
discussed the parking surrounding the development as well as the required parking
for the multi-family development. Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed
overflow parking to other public facilities such as the NRH Library.
Chairman Welborn and Public Works Director Caroline Waggoner discussed the
history of projected traffic volume for HomeTown on the west side of the lakes. Mr.
Gietema and Chairman Welborn discussed how the traffic patterns will be affected
based on the proposed developments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN JERRY TYNER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO APPROVE TR 2018-03.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3 SUP 2018-16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 25, LTD FOR A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR TOWNHOUSE AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES AT
9005 GRAND AVENUE, BEING 4.302 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS
1A AND 1H, LANDON C. WALKER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1652.
APPROVED
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This item was presented in conjunction with item C.2.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY TO APPROVE SUP 2018-16, SUBJECT TO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TR 2018-03 AND SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE SITE PLAN FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH COMMISSION DON BOWEN
OPPOSING.
C.4 SUP 2018-14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM CROMWELL HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR A HOTEL AT 9030 GRAND AVENUE, BEING 2.829 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 5E01, LANDON C. WALKER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1652; AND LOT 3E, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
The applicant, Sanjiv Melwani, on behalf of Cromwell Hospitality, LLC, 643 NE Loop
820, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, presented the request.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree asked Mr. Melwani if the rear facade of the development
will also features the same masonry on the front facade. Mr. Melwani stated yes.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked if the rooms will have kitchenettes. Mr. Melwani
stated yes, all rooms will have kitchenettes.
Commissioner Wendy Werner and Mr. Melwani discussed the amenities provided to
guests and how those amenities may affect the amount of time a resident may stay.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Melwani discussed the Marriott demographic data
presented.
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Commissioner Mason Orr and Mr. Melwani discussed pedestrian access and
walkability of the hotel's proposed location.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed the proposed commercial
flex space noted on the concept plan north of the proposed hotel.
Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed ownership of the tracts
associated with items C.3 and C.4.
Chairman Welborn asked if the remaining undeveloped land on the tract will be
maintained after the development of the hotel. Mr. Comstock stated yes, it would be
maintained by the City.
Ex-Officio Deupree and Mr. Comstock discussed the parking requirement for the
hotel.
Ex-Officio Deupree and Mr. Comstock discussed the dumpster enclosure and
possible screening behind Kroger.
Hunter Hayes, 2450 Oak Hill Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, representing the
commercial property owner and tenants of The Venue, spoke in support to the
request.
Andy Anderson, 6091 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180,
representing the commercial property owner and tenants of The Crossing Shopping
Center, spoke in support of the request.
Patricia Nolan, 6275 Sherbert Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Bill Gietema, 3500 Maple Avenue Suite 1165, Dallas, Texas 75219, as property owner
of the subject property and master developer of HomeTown, spoke in support of the
request.
Steve Harriman, 8601 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
support of the request.
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Tina McDonald, 7556 Fieldstone, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, as manager of
the applicant's existing Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Hurst and NRH resident, spoke in
support of the request.
Chairman Welborn asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak for or against the request,
Chairman Welborn closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIRMAN JERRY TYNER TO APPROVE SUP 2018-14.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Meeting went into recess at 9:27 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:33 p.m.
C.5 SUP 2018-13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 25, LTD FOR A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR SINGLE-FAMILY COTTAGE LOTS AT 6201 AND 6101
PARKER BOULEVARD, AND 8951 GRAND AVENUE, BEING 15.3044
ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 AND 1A08, LANDON C. WALKER
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1652; AND LOT 1R2, BLOCK E, HOMETOWN
DOLCE ADDITION, PHASE 1.
APPROVED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to the present the request.
Bill Gietema, on behalf of Arcadia Realty, 3500 Maple Avenue Suite 1165, Dallas,
Texas 75219, presented the request.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree and Mr. Comstock discussed the finished floor elevation of
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the residences.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed what the impact this
development could have on the student enrollment at Walker Creek Elementary.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the potential for new pedestrian
crossings along Parker Boulevard adjacent to this phase of HomeTown.
Wes Gray, 8808 Grand Avenue, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Maureen Garrison, 8804 Grand Avenue, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Chairman Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak for or against the request,
Chairman Welborn closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Don Bowen, Mr. Comstock, and Mr. Gietema discussed the flexibility
of the concept plan to change townhomes to cottage lots and the maximum number of
each product allowed. Mr. Gietema explained several lot layouts he would consider
developing. Mr. Gietema commented to developing single-family detached products
along Grand Avenue between the new street and The Lakes. He also stated that any
single-family detached product east of the new street would be positioned across
from the existing single-family homes on Grand Avenue.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE SUP 2018-13, SUBJECT TO A
MAXIMUM OF 85 TOWNHOME UNITS, A MAXIMUM OF 55 COTTAGE UNITS, A
MINIMUM OF 20 GARDEN HOME UNITS, AND REQUIRING AT LEAST ONE
MASONRY ELEVATION PER COTTAGE OPTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no scheduled Planning and Development items.
E. ADJOURNMENT
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Chairman Justin Welborn adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m.
Just Welborn, Chairman
Attest:
Kathy Lup , Secreta
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