HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2019-05-02 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
MAY 2, 2019
WORK SESSION
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 May, 2019 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
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Staff: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
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
1 PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT.
Planning Director Clayton Comstock presented the city announcements, summarized
the City Council special meeting held on April 22, 2019, and provided an update to
current development activity.
2 DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
Planning Director Clayton Comstock summarized the items on the agenda and the
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Commission for questions.
Pertaining to item C.1., Commissioner Don Bowen, Chairman Justin Welborn, and
Civil Engineer Justin Naylor discussed the utilities required for the property.
Pertaining to item C.2, Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed
parking for What's on Tap.
Pertaining to item C.4., Commissioner Wendy Werner and Mr. Comstock discussed
the number of events expected on site. Commissioner Don Bowen and Economic
Development Director Craig Hulse discussed a previous event center approved by
the Commission.
Pertaining to item C.S., Chairman Justin Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed
on-site parking. Commissioner Sarah Olvey and Mr. Comstock discussed who is
possibly financially responsible for any conditional improvements to the property.
Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed the span of the proposed
masonry screening wall adjacent to the residential zoning district.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Justin Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:08 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
Absent: Kelvin Deupree Ex-Officio
Staff: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
John Chapman Planning Technician
Justin Naylor Civil Engineer
Marrk Callier Management Assistant
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Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
A.1 PLEDGE
Commissioner Wendy Werner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and
Texas flags.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18, 2019, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WENDY WERNER TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18,
2019, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2019-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM NNAMAKA AND CHINEDU NWANEGBO FOR A ZONING CHANGE
FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT
8400 FRANKLIN COURT, BEING 0.33 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 10,
THOMAS PECK SUBDIVISION.
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.
Victoria Nwanegbo, 506 Oak Ridge Place, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052, presented
the request.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
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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 KATHY LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DON BOWEN TO APPROVE ZC 2019-04.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 SUP 2019-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM FOUR SEASONS MARKETS, LLC, FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR A FARMERS MARKET AT 6020 PARKER BOULEVARD AND 6021
WALKER BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R1, BLOCK AB, THE
VENUE AT HOMETOWN.
CONTINUED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
stated the applicant wishes to postpone action to the May 16, 2019, Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MASON ORR TO CONTINUE SUP 2019-05 TO THE MAY 16,
2019, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3 SUP 2019-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BRADLEY TRAPNELL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A TAP
ROOM AT 6020 PARKER BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R1,
BLOCK AB, THE VENUE AT HOMETOWN.
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.
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Bradley Trapnell, 2646 Creekside Way, Highland Village, Texas 75077, on behalf of
What's on Tap, presented the request.
Commissioner Mason Orr and Mr. Trapnell discussed details pertaining the patio.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Trapnell discussed possibilities of outdoor
speakers on the patio.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Trapnell discussed the size of the lease space compared
to other What's on Tap locations and the number of staff expected to be on hand.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Trapnell discussed the location of the patio entry.
Chairman Welborn called Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Commissioner Sarah Olvey and Mr. Comstock discussed existing bike racks on site.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed if another tap room could
apply for a special use permit on this property.
Chairman Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed possible locations where new bike
racks could be installed.
Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed if alcohol in an open container is
allowed off-site.
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.
Chairman Welborn stated a bike rack is warranted at this location.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WENDY WERNER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO APPROVE SUP 2019-07 WITH THE
CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT "B," THE ADDITION OF A DOOR TO
DIRECTLY ACCESS THE PATIO,AND BICYCLE RACKS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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C.4 ZC 2019-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM GINGER CURTIS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FOR AN EVENT
CENTER AT 8300 STARNES ROAD, BEING 0.543 ACRES DESCRIBED
AS LOT AR2, BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION.
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.
Keshia Carlton, events director for Urban Fire House, and Eric Curtis, on behalf of
the applicant, Ginger Curtis, 8300 Starnes Road, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182,
presented the request.
Commissioner Wendy Werner and the applicants discussed the type of events
planned and how the space will be used. Commissioner Werner and the applicants
also discussed the number of parking spaces currently on the property.
Chairman Welborn and the applicants discussed parking agreements between
Gateway Church, and Sunshine House.
Commissioner Mason Orr and the applicants discussed how the event center will
handle food.
Commissioner Sarah Olvey and the applicants discussed the type of events that have
already occurred.
Commissioner Jerry Tyner and the applicants discussed safety concerns for outdoor
gatherings and how customers would cross Starnes Road. Vice Chairman Tyner
stated his concerns for pedestrian safety.
Chairman Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Vice Chairman Jerry Tyner and Mr. Husband discussed the motion pertaining to staff
recommendations.
Chairman Welborn clarified with Mr. Husband that two signs will be posted on either
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side of the driveway on Starnes Road.
Commissioner Don Bowen and Mr. Husband discussed the occupancy load for the
event center.
Commissioner Werner clarified with Mr. Husband that the signs will be permanent.
Commissioner Werner and Mr. Husband discussed the number of required
accessible parking spaces.
Mark Sontag, 7337 Timberidge Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182, spoke in
opposition to the request due to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Chairman Welborn called for anyone else wishing to speak for or against the request
to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Welborn
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Werner and the applicants discussed how often events will be hosted.
Chairman Welborn and the applicants discussed the typical size of events.
Commissioner Bowen, Planning Director Clayton Comstock, and Civil Engineer
Justin Welborn discussed safety concerns for individuals crossing Starnes Road.
Commissioner Kathy Luppy provided a statement regarding pedestrian travel from the
event center to the parking lot across Starnes Road.
Chairman Welborn voiced Commissioner Werner's earlier concerns about
accessible parking and recommended the applicant give this issue further
consideration.
Commissioner Bowen stated the city and business can only do so much to keep
pedestrians safe.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN JERRY TYNER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KATHY LUPPY TO APPROVE ZC 2019-05.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1 WITH COMMISSIONER WENDY WERNER
VOTING AGAINST.
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C.5 SUP 2019-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM JCW DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
BLOOD PLASMA COLLECTION FACILITY AT 6246 RUFE SNOW DRIVE,
BEING 3.93 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R, BLOCK 1, NORTHLAND
SHOPPING CENTER ADDITION.
CONTINUED
Chairman Justin Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called
for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request.
Mr. Comstock stated due to travel delays, the applicant was not able to attend the
meeting and has requested to continue the request to the following Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MASON ORR, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SARAH OLVEY TO CONTINUE SUP 2019-03 TO THE MAY 16,
2019, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no scheduled Planning and Development items to discuss.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Justin Welborn adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
J stin Welborn, Chairman
Attest:
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Kathy Lup Secreta
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