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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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