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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLRB 2019-07-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE JULY 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met as the Landscape Review Board on the 8th day of July before the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Chair Tito Rodriguez Board member Rita Wright Oujesky Board member Suzy Compton Board member Mike Benton Board member Scott Turnage Board member Tim Welch Board member Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary Absent: Brent Barrow Board member A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. B. GENERAL ITEMS BA APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2019 LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD MEETING. APPROVED July 08, 2019 Landscape Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2019 LANDSCAPE REVIEW BOARD MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.2 LRB 2019-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JPC REALTY LTD FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 114-72 (BUFFER YARD REGULATIONS) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 7500 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 0.76 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R3, BLOCK 13, MEADOWVIEW ESTATES. APPROVED Chair Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to present the item. Mr. Husband presented staffs report informing the Board the applicant is requesting a variance from the buffer yard regulations on 0.76 acres located at 7500 Davis Boulevard. Mr. Husband continued that the plan satisfies the requirements of the Landscaping and Buffering Regulations with the exception of the tree planting requirement in the buffer yard on the east side of the property. The owner proposes to construct a medical office building on the property. On behalf of the applicant, RASK, LLC; John Campbell with JPC Realty, Ltd, Colleyville Texas; presented the request. Mr. Campbell indicated the request for the variance was due to the location of sewer lines on the east side of the property. Once sewer lines are located, crepe myrtles may be able to be planted in that area. The Board had no questions for the applicant. Mr. Husband stated the the plan satisfies the requirements of the Landscaping and Buffering Regulations with the exception of the tree planting requirement in the buffer yard. Neither the applicant or staff are certain where the sewer line is located but should be able to determine the location during construction. In the event there is room, some ornamental trees could be planted in that area. Staffs recommendation is subject to the applicant providing ornamental trees spaced 15 feet on center within the 15-foot landscape buffer yard and planted not closer than 7 feet to the centerline of the sewer pipe and not closer than 5 feet to the required masonry screening wall. Mr. Husband was available to answer questions from the Board. Chair Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted, July 08, 2019 Landscape Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Chair Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair Trevino closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE LRB 2019-01, SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT PROVIDING ORNAMENTAL TREES SPACED 15 FEET ON CENTER WITHIN THE 15-FOOT LANDSCAPE BUFFER YARD AND PLANTED NOT CLOSER THAN 7 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE SEWER PIPE AND NOT CLOSER THAN 5 FEET TO THE REQUIRED MASONRY SCREENING WALL. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.3 LRB 2019-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ALAN FORD FOR A PERMIT FOR NONCONFORMITY TO CHAPTER 114 (VEGETATION) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 7600 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, BEING 0.8 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RICHFIELD ADDITION. APPROVED Chair Trevino called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to present the item. p Y Mr. Husband presented staffs report informing the Board the applicant is requesting a permit for nonconformity to current landscaping and buffering standards. The applicant's request to expand the building's square footage by more than 30% triggers required compliance with landscaping standards. Mr. Husband stated there is a typographical error in the address and should read 6700 Rufe Snow Drive. On behalf of the applicant, GLK & Rozy LLC; Alan Ford, 3821 Maxdale, Prosper, Texas; presented the request and provided a landscape plan to the Board. Mr. Ford indicated the current city ordinance requires a certain setback from Rufe Snow and Chapman Drive, which would impede the flow of the fuel truck delivery. Mr. Ford stated city staff provided the applicant with a list of twelve requirements and needs for request and they are doing everything that is asked. The Board discussed the carwash, existing pumps and existing light pole base. Mr. Husband provided a summary of the proposed landscape plan indicating the landscape area is in compliance with the requirements as it exceeds 15%. Since the request is a permit for nonconformity, approval would be associated with the building permit for the renovation of the building, and approval does not run with the property in July 08, 2019 Landscape Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 the same manner as a variance. If future improvements were proposed on the site, compliance with the standards would be evaluated again at that time. Mr. Husband stated approval of this request was recommended and was available to answer questions from the Board. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE LRB 2019-02 AS PROPOSED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. ADJOURNMENT Chair Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. ttt,pgonilloy, car Trevino, Chair 401 r ;ter Traci Henderson, Assistant cretaAy ofilli 101tâ–ºNN July 08, 2019 Landscape Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4