Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2021-04-15 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 APRIL 15, 2021 WORK SESSION: 6:30 PM 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 April 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1 Jerry Tyner Vice Chair, Place 2 Kathy Luppy Secretary, Place 5 Don Bowen Place 3 Patrick Faram Place 4 Gregory Hoffa Place 6 Greg Stamps Ex-Officio Absent: Wendy Werner Place 7 Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Director Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner Chair Welborn called the work session to order at 6:31 p.m. A.1 DISCUSS TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS. Chair Welborn introduced the item and called for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to present the item. Vice Chair Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed the proportionality requirements and definitions of the live/work units. Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed mixed-use criteria standards, the ability April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 to negotiate those standards, flex-commercial space versus dedicated commercial space, and cottage courtyard design and parking standards. Chair Welborn, Mr. Comstock, and the Commission discussed the appropriateness of cottage courtyards being considered by special development plan. Chair Welborn adjourned the work session at 7:09 p.m. REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following worksession (but not earlier than 7:00 pm) A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1 Jerry Tyner Vice Chair, Place 2 Kathy Luppy Secretary, Place 5 Don Bowen Place 3 Patrick Faram Place 4 Gregory Hoffa Place 6 Greg Stamps Ex-Officio Absent: Wendy Werner Place 7 Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Director Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner A.1 PLEDGE Ex-Officio Stamps led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. B. MINUTES B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2021, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOWEN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LUPPY TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2021, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2021-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARY ANN IZZARELLI FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CIGARETTE AND CIGAR SHOP AT 5121 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 0.75 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT FR, BLOCK 14, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. DENIED Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request. Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request. Morad Barqawi, North Richland Hills, Texas, presented the request. Hamza Taha, 7833 Maplewood Avenue, North Richland Hills, Texas, also presented the request Chair Welborn and the applicants discussed their business history, sourcing of CBD products, and proposed lounge area in the lease space. Commissioner Hoffa and the applicant discussed the name of the business and the product brands the store would carry. Commissioner Faram and the applicants discussed regulations for CBD. Brian Kenner and Ashley Hamm Kenner, property owners, 32 Veranda Lane, Colleyville, Texas, discussed the pole sign removal recommendation and the landscaping requirements. Chair Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband presented the staff report. April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Chairman Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed the proposed landscaped area. Commissioner Luppy, Mr. Husband, and the property owners discussed the vacancy status of the building as well as proposed tenants. Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Welborn closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR TYNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOWEN TO DENY SUP 2021-02. MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 6-0. C.2 SUP 2020-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TRIANGLE ENGINEERING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE THROUGH BUILDING LESS THAN 1,400 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 0.723 ACRES DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WATERMERE ON THE PRESERVE. APPROVED Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock introduced the request. Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request. Justin Light, Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P., 500 W 7th Street, Suite 600, Fort Worth, Texas, presented the request. Commissioner Hoffa and the applicant discussed the service options at the restaurant. Chair Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock presented the staff report. Vice Chair Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed ingress and egress from the location. April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page4of8 Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed vehicular cross-access for adjacent properties. Commissioner Faram and Mr. Comstock discussed existing and proposed sidewalks in the area. Ex-Officio Stamps and Mr. Comstock discussed screening and landscaping plans for the site. Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Peyton Inge, 1149 Shady Oaks Circle, Argyle, Texas, spoke about the request relative to the AutoZone property. Paul Milosevich, 3110 W. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the request. Chair Welborn and Mr. Milosevich discussed the timeline for Watermere's completion and the request for a denser landscape screen between the sites. Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair Welborn closed the public hearing. Chair Welborn discussed the usefulness of a pedestrian connection to Auto Zone. Commissioner Bowen discussed the proposed landscaped screening feature. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR TYNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOWEN TO APPROVE SUP 2020-09. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 SUP 2021-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLAYMOORE ENGINEERING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE THROUGH BUILDING LESS THAN 1,400 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE AT 5205 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, BEING 0.62 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R1, BLOCK 1, TAPP ADDITION APPROVED April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page5of8 Chair Welborn stated since they are related items on the same property, items C.2 and D.1 would be presented together, but the Commission would take action on each one separately. Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock introduced the request. Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request. Drew Donosky, ClayMoore Engineering, 1903 Central Drive, Suite 406, Bedford, Texas, presented the request. Vice Chair Tyner and the applicant discussed the size of the proposed building. Commissioner Hoffa and the applicant discussed outdoor seating. Chair Welborn and the applicant discussed the landscape plan. Commissioner Faram and the applicant discussed coffee shop competition in the area. Commissioner Bowen and the applicant discussed the driveway access adjacent to the signal at Rufe Snow Drive and Dick Lewis Drive, and general access to the site from adjacent properties. Chair Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock presented the staff report. Commissioner Bowen and Mr. Comstock discussed scope of the proposed replat, site circulation, and alternatives for traffic exiting the site. Vice Chair Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed the pole sign and removal requirements. Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the letter of opposition that was submitted. Chair Welborn stated the public hearing was open and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page6of8 1 Tony Scardino, Dutch Bros, 4021 Ridgebrook Drive, Arlington, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Chair Welborn and Mr. Scardino discussed site selection, site circulation related to the development, and hours of operation. Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Welborn closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LUPPY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FARAM TO APPROVE SUP 2021-04. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 RP 2021-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLAYMOORE ENGINEERING FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3R2R AND 4R1 R, BLOCK 1, TAPP ADDITION, BEING 1.083 ACRES LOCATED AT 5205 AND 5207 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS Item D.1 was presented in conjunction with item C.2. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOWEN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR TYNER TO APPROVE RP 2021-01 WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. Chair Welborn announced he has a conflict of interest for item D.2 and would abstain from discussion. He filed an affidavit of disqualifications with the city secretary stating his conflict. Chair Welborn left the dais 9:01 PM. April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page7of8 D.2 AP 2021-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT-URBAN TRAILS LLC FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF URBAN TRAILS ADDITION PHASE 1, BEING 2.679 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF REIS LANE. APPROVED Vice Chair Tyner introduced the item, and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request. Vice Chair Tyner called for the applicant to present the request. Edward Chadwick, Baird Hampton & Brown, 949 Hilltop Drive, Weatherford, Texas, presented the request. Vice Chair Tyner called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband presented the staff report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FARAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LUPPY TO APPROVE AP 2021-02. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0-1 WITH CHAIR WELBORN ABSTAINING. EXECUTIVE SESSION E. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Tyner adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. t Jer Tyne , Vice Chair Attest: Katilf , Kathy Lup , Secr ary i April 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page8of8