HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-03-15 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 15, 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 15th 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
Kathy Luppy Place 5
Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: Robert Housewright Ex-Officio
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
A.1 PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock summarized actions taken on planning related
items at the March 5, 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.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock discussed the agenda item.
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A.3 DISCUSS THE FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORTS, AGENDA PACKETS, AND
MEETING PRESENTATIONS.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock asked the Commission for feedback pertaining
to content provided in staff reports.
Commissioner Justin Welborn stated he would like to see preliminary engineering
plans for preliminary plats. Commissioner Welborn continued, stating the reasoning
behind the request is to review drainage patterns. Commissioner Welborn stated
having this information would be important to discuss with potential citizens during
discussion. Principal Planner Clayton Husband stated the engineering plans can be
provided by email, but have concerns including engineering plans in a public
document. Chairman Randall Shiflet stated his appreciation for Commissioner
Welborn's engineering expertise but said he believes the Commission is receiving
enough information and explained staff is available to discuss other item-relevant
information on a one-on-one basis.
The Commission discussed errors with Granicus software they experienced at home.
Chairman Shiflet asked if any Commission members have questions pertaining to the
structure of Planning and Zoning meetings. Commissioner Mason Orr stated he feels
well prepared for Planning and Zoning meetings.
The Commission and staff discussed updates from the Strategic Plan Committee.
Chairman Shiflet adjourned the work session at 7:02 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Randall Shiflet called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm.
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
Kathy Luppy Place 5
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Mason Orr Place 6
Absent: 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
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 MARCH 1, 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 MARCH 1,
2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1. SDP 2017-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST
CORNERS OF MID CITIES BOULEVARD AND HOLIDAY LANE, BEING
11.89 ACRES DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 33,
AND ALL OF LOTS 1R, 2R1, 3R, AND 4, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW
ADDITION; AND TRACTS 11 AND 11D, JOHN BARLOUGH SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 130.
DENIED
Commissioner Justin Welborn announced he filed an affidavit of disqualification
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and exited the Council Chambers at 7:11 p.m.
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 the request.
Curtis Young, on behalf of Sage Group, 1130 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas
76092, presented the request.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Young discussed the width and sizes of the
planned townhomes.
Commissioner Bowen and John Pitstick, 700 West Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas
76054, discussed the size of the units, and number of bedrooms.
Chairman Shiflet and the Mr. Young discussed traffic patterns.
Chairman Shiflet called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report.
Mr. Comstock addressed two questions by the applicant, stating the minimum square
footage requirement for townhomes in the Transit Oriented Development District is
1,200 square feet and explained all rail crossings are planned to be quiet zone
crossings.
Mr. Comstock presented the staff report.
Scott Kunkel was called to speak. 7801 and 7795 Mid Cities Boulevard, North
Richland Hills, Texas 76182, discussed previous construction restrictions and
discussed elements of the project.
Vincent O'Connor, 7802 Arthur Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, stated his
opposition to the request.
Pake Rossi, 7804 Arthur Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, stated his
opposition to the request on behalf of his family.
Jim O'Connor, 7802 Arthur Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, stated his
opposition to the proposal.
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Pat O'Connor, 7802 Arthur Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, stated his
opposition to the request, but support for development at the proposed location.
Russell Murphy, 7813 and 7805 Arthur Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, 76182,
stated his opposition to for the request.
Stefani Kopenec, 7616 Chapman Drive, discussed her opposition to the request.
Glenn Willis, 7820 Arthur Drive, stated his opposition to the request.
Chairman Shiflet and Mr. Comstock discussed the driveway layout for the
town homes.
Mr. Comstock clarified facts concerning the height and type of structures being
proposed as well as the process of sending public notices.
Chairman Shiflet asked if there will be a Home Owner's Association. Mr. Young
stated yes.
Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed the requirements for fencing
between residential and commercial lots.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked if it would be possible to stipulate a masonry wall
for the development. Mr. Comstock stated yes.
Mr. Young commented on to the screening used along Mid Cities Boulevard and the
Cotton Belt Trail, drainage, and irrigation for the proposed open spaces.
Chairman Shiflet closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Chairman Shiflet stated opposition to the 22-foot wide
lots. Commissioner Kathy Luppy and Vice-Chairman Steven Cooper stated this does
not meet the spirit of the Transit Oriented Development District.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER TO DENY SDP 2017-06.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 6-0-1, WITH COMMISSIONER JUSTIN WELBORN
ABSTAINING
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D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Randall Shiflet adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
Randall Shiflet, C airman
Attest:
Jerry Ty r, Secrets
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