HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2018-09-06 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
SEPTEMBER 6, 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 6th day of September, 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
Wendy Werner Place 7
Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Absent:
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Craig Hulse Economic Development Director
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Fahad Rajabali Engineer Associate
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Maleshia McGinnis City Attorney
Chairman Justin Welborn called the work session meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
A.1 PLANNING MANAGER REPORT
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock introduced Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Wendy Werner. Mr. Comstock summarized actions taken on planning related items
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at the August 27, 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 presented item C.1 and provided a history of
zoning change requests dating back to 2014 regarding zoning changes to R-1-S
Special Single-Family and R-1 or R-2 Single-Family Residential.
Mr. Comstock presented item C.2. Mr. Comstock and the Commission discussed the
proposed setbacks of the antenna and similar antennas within North Richland Hills.
Mr. Comstock presented item C.6.
Mr. Comstock presented item C.S.
Chairman Justin Welborn exited the room at 6:48 p.m.
Mr. Comstock presented item C.4.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner exited the room at 6:55 p.m.
Mr. Comstock presented item C.3.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy adjourned the work session at 6:59 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Justin Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:11 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
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Absent:
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Maleshia McGinnis City Attorney
A.1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.2. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER IN PLACE 7.
Planning Technician John Chapman administered the Oath of Office for
Commissioner Wendy Werner, Place 7.
B. MINUTES
B.1. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 16, 2018, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JERRY TYNER TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 16,
2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C.1. ZC 2018-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM HAMILTON DUFFY, P.C., FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 7125
DOUGLAS LANE, BEING 5.942 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 2Z, 2Z1,
2J, AND 2J1, JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311. (CONTINUED
FROM THE AUGUST 16, 2018, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING)
DENIED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIRMAN JERRY TYNER TO REMOVE ZC 2018-10 FROM THE TABLE.
MOTION TO REMOVE ZC 2018-10 FROM THE TABLE CARRIED 7-0.
Chairman Justin Welborn reopened the public hearing, introduced the item, and
called for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr.
Comstock introduced the request.
Chairman Welborn called the applicant to present the request.
Mark Wood, on behalf of Howe Wood Company, 6617 Precinct Line Road, North
Richland Hills, Texas 76182, introduced the property owner, Chester Christopher.
Chester Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182,
presented the request.
Mr. Wood reapproached the Commission and continued to present the request.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed how the boundary for the residential
estate area was created. Mr. Comstock stated that it was created by staff based on
existing contiguous areas of R-1-S and AG zoned properties as well as lot sizes and
residential densities.
Chairman Welborn announced Planning Technician John Chapman will begin calling
individuals who filled out and submitted a public meeting appearance card to speak.
Austin Motheral, 7109 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
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opposition to the request.
R. Lynn Motheral, 7109 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Jim Buresh, 7124 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Peggy Smith, 7121 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Joyce Goldring, 7009 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Ty Bailey, 7008 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked that all comments be directed to the Commission
and concern only the request by the applicant.
Ryan McCallion, 7401 Continental Trail, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
support to the request.
Elaine McCallion, 7401 Continental Trail, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
support to the request.
Cindy Gorman, 7301 Shady Hollow Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Debra Turnage, 7015 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Tammy Hart, 7109 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Robin Langley, 7237 Windcrest Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Jack Reynolds, 6708 Little Ranch Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
support to the request.
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Sylvia Ventura, 6724 Little Ranch Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
support to the request.
Allie Herd, 7109 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Robert Shank, 6113 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request.
Those who did not wish to speak, but registered their opposition for the request:
Kathy Mattox, 7112 Windhaven Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Clifford
Mattox, 7112 Windhaven Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Brooke Allen,
7237 Windcrest Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Pam Moon, 7129 Douglas
Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Marietta Gonzales, 7036 Windhaven Road,
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Dianne Skinner, 7217 Windcrest Lane, North
Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Johnny Darla, 7209 Windcrest Lane, North Richland
Hills, Texas 76182; William Mahiu, 7113 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas
76182; and Suzanne Bailey, 7008 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182.
Those who did not wish to speak, but registered their support for the request: Marcia
Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; Brad
Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; and Robert
Martinson, 6716 Little Ranch Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182.
Chairman Justin Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the
request the come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Welborn
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy commented that the upcoming 2018 comprehensive plan
is proposed to be adopted by the end of the year and will likely include a residential
estate lot recommendation.
Commissioner Mason Orr stated the R-2 zoning request is reasonable.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner stated he was part of the 2014 joint meeting with City
Council when the estate lot subject was first discussed and that he is opposed to the
request.
Chairman Welborn summarized the applicant's statements concerning the value of
the subdivision and that particular property is appropriate to be zoned R-2.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO DENY ZC 2018-10.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 4-3, WITH CHAIRMAN JUSTIN WELBORN,
COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY, AND COMMISSIONER MASON ORR
OPPOSING.
C.2. SUP 2018-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM ZONE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 8825 BUD JENSEN DRIVE, BEING 2.749
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R, BLOCK 1, UICI ADDITION.
APPROVED
The Commission took a recess at 8:43 p.m.
Chairman Justin Welborn readjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Chairman Welborn opened the public hearing, introduced the item, and called for
Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced
the request.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Peter Kavanagh, representing Verizon Wireless, 1620 Handley Drive Suite A, Dallas,
Texas 75208, presented the request.
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 MASON ORR TO APPROVE SUP 2018-07.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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C.6. ZC 2018-21 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM CONVERGENCE CAPITAL FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL IN THE 8900-9100 BLOCK OF
MID CITIES BOULEVARD, BEING 8.3 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT
12G, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055.
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.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Mike Standish, on behalf of Convergence Capital, P.O. Box 631, Colleyville, Texas
76034, presented the request.
Rhonda Berry, 1215 Powder River Trail, Southlake, Texas 76092, also presented the
request.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Ms. Berry discussed the tree survey of the property.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Vice Chairman Tyner and the applicant discussed curb cuts and how many are
anticipated. Ms. Berry stated there is no conceptual design at this time and
mentioned the current curb cut locations.
Mark Wood, 6617 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
support of the request.
Michelle Cox, 8908 Michelle Lane, North Richland, Texas, 76182, spoke in opposition
to the request.
Chairman Justin 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.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN TO APPROVE ZC 2018-21.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.5. ZC 2018-16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM HOWE AND WOOD COMPANY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM
PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 0-1 OFFICE, AND AG AGRICULTURAL
TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN THE 9200
BLOCK OF AMUNDSON DRIVE AND 6900 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE
ROAD, BEING 8.222 ACRES DESCRIBED AS HIGHLAND PARK
ADDITION, BLOCKS 1-5; AND TRACTS 3E AND 3F, T.K. MARTIN
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055.
APPROVED
Chairman Justin Welborn opened the public hearing, introduced the item, and called
for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chairman Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Mark Howe, on behalf of Howe and Wood Company, 6617 Precinct Line Road, North
Richland Hills, Texas 76182, presented the request.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Howe discussed the future condition and upkeep
of the 30-foot easement provided for David Barfield's property to the south.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Howe discussed a gated iron wrought fence to
the rear of open space lot to Mr. Barfield's property.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Howe discussed wood fencing on interior corner lots and
changing that fencing to metal.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree and Mr. Howe discussed the dimensions of the median.
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 Development Review
Committee's recommendation to add a 5-foot landscaping strip along Precinct Line
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Road.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the setback requirements for the
lots of 20 feet. Chairman Welborn and Mr. Howe discussed pad depths being 70-72
feet and discussed the usable space for backyards.
Kent Davis, 6817 Knob Hill Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in favor of
the request.
Those who did not speak, but registered their opposition to the request:
Humberto Hernandez, 7001 Oak Hills Court, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182; and
Gaudelia Hernandez, 7001 Oak Hills Court, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182.
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.
Commissioner Don Bowen asked for clarification from staff concerning the motion to
include the five-foot buffer.
Chairman Welborn and Ex-Officio discussed the lot depth.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO APPROVE ZC 2018-16.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH COMMISSIONER WENDY WERNER
OPPOSING.
C.3. ZC 2018-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE
FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AT 7501 MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND 7441 COLLEGE
CIRCLE, BEING 5.52 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 10H, JOHN
BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130; AND LOT A1C, BLOCK 28,
COLLEGE HILLS ADDITION.
DENIED
Chairman Justin Welborn stated he filed an affidavit of disqualification and exited the
Council Chambers at 9:56 p.m.
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Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner opened the public hearing, introduced the item, and
called for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr.
Comstock introduced the request.
Vice Chairman Tyner called for the applicant to present the request.
John Pitstick, on behalf of Beaten Path Development and Our Country Homes, 700
West Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas 76054, presented the request.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree and Mr. Pitstick discussed pedestrian access throughout
the development as well as the distance between homes.
Vice Chairman Tyner called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr.
Comstock the staff report.
Ex-Officio Duepree and Mr. Comstock discussed the percentages of single-story and
multi-story residences and the future course to alter those percentages if ever
needed.
Vice Chairman Tyner called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Vice Chairman Tyner closed
the public hearing.
Commissioners Kathy Luppy, Mason Orr, Don Bowen, and Ex-Officio Deupree
commented about various item discussed in the staff report.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LUPPY TO DENY ZC 2018-08.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 5-1-1, WITH COMMISSIONER WENDY WERNER
OPPOSING AND CHAIRMAN JUSTIN WELBORN ABSTAINING.
C.4. ZC 2018-13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM CLAYMOORE ENGINEERING FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL TO 0-1 OFFICE AT 8165 PRECINCT LINE ROAD,
BEING 1.817 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 8B, 8C, AND A, THOMAS
PECK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1209; AND TRACTS 5D AND 5F, STEPHEN
RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
APPROVED
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Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner stated he filed an affidavit of disqualification and exited
the Council Chambers at 10:41 p.m.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and
called for Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr.
Comstock introduced the request.
Commissioner Luppy called for the applicant to present the request.
Amir Aboutalebi, 2826 Volterra Way, Keller, Texas 76248, presented the request.
Matt Moore, on behalf of ClayMoore Engineering, 1903 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas
76021, continued to present the request.
Commissioner Luppy and Mr. Moore discussed the plans for the existing residence
on the lot.
Janet Golightly, 8165 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182,
continued to present the request.
Michelle Rawls, realtor for the Golightly family, 2104 East State Highway 114,
Southlake, Texas, 76092, continued to present the request.
Commissioner Luppy called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr.
Comstock presented the staff report.
Ex-Officio Kelvin Deupree and Mr. Comstock discussed the 2012 Comprehensive
Plan with respect to the subject property and Kroger Marketplace.
Commissioner Sarah Olvey and Mr. Comstock discussed the proposed layout of the
property.
Commissioner Luppy called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Commissioner Luppy closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Don Bowen stated in this scenario the applicants presented valid
arguments for the subject property to be zoned office rather than single-family
residential as shown on the 2012 Land Use Plan.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY TO APPROVE ZC 2018-13.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0-2, WITH CHAIRMAN JUSTIN WELBORN
AND VICE CHAIRMAN JERRY TYNER ABSTAINING.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
E. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Kathy Luppy adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m.
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