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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2004-04-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 15, 2004 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Bill Schopper Ted Nehring Brenda Cole James Laubacher Ken Sapp Richard Davis CITY STAFF Director of Planning City Planner Asst. Director of Public Works Recording Secretary Dave Green Donna Jackson Lance Barton Holly Blake The Ex-Officio, Suzy Compton was present for the meeting. As stated in Ordinance 2714, an ex-officio member shall have no power to vote or participate in decision-making, but will be entitled to observe all proceedings of their respective commissions. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 18,2004. APPROVED Ken Sapp, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve the minutes of March 18, 2004. The motion was approved by unanimous vote (7-0). Page 1 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2004. APPROVED Brenda Cole, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve the minutes of April 1 , 2004. The motion was approved by unanimous vote (7-0). 5. PZ 2004-04 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BH CH GA LLC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 9200 NOB HILL DRIVE (2.145 ACRES). CONTINUED Dave Green, Director of Planning, addressed the Commission. At the last meeting on March 18, 2004, the Commission continued this zoning request in order for the applicant to redesign the site. The Commission also denied the plat request that accompanied the zoning request. Since that time, there has not been much headway made in the redesign. The applicant faxed Staff a letter requesting a continuation to the May 20, 2004 meeting. Staff supports this continuation request. Mr. Sapp asked if the Commission motions to continue the rezoning to the May 20, 2004 meeting and if the applicant is still not ready does the applicant keep asking for continuations? Mr. Green responded that Staff would suggest to the applicant to ask for an indefinite continuance. Once the applicant is ready, all individuals within 200-ft. wou Id be notified. Mr. Schopper stated that Staff needs to make sure that the neighbors, who are very outspoken about this development, are notified of the new meeting date. Mr. Davis commented that a continuance should be granted to the applicant and if the applicant is not ready next time, Commission will deal with it at that time. Mr. Green explained that Staff can visit with the applicant about the options that are available. Chairman Bowen asked Staff if any further notice is required to be sent out. Mr. Green responded that further notice is not required due to the announcement this evening and the date that will be included in the motion. However, as a matter of courtesy, Staff will send out notices to the same people within 200-ft. ten days prior to the May 20,2004 meeting. Page 2 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes Brenda Cole, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve the continuance of PZ 2004-04 to the May 20, 2004 meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous vote (7-0). 6. PZ 2004-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL AND "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICTS TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 7900 AND 8000 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD (35.994 ACRES MORE OR LESS). APPROVED Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case. The request for rezoning is from "AG" Agricultural and "0-1" Office districts to "R-2" Single Family Residential. This property is located off of Precinct Line Road. The applicant is proposing single family residence with "R-2" size lots which requires a minimum of 9000 sq. ft. size lots and 2000 sq. ft. homes. In terms of the design and zoning, there is residential zoning from the existing drainage area east of Thornbridge Addition to Precinct Line Road. The Comprehensive Plan for this area shows low density single family, but much of the frontage area with a depth of 300 ft. along Precinct Line is shown to be split in half between office use and neighborhood service use. The reason the applicant is before the Commission is because the Little Bear Creek Corridor has a small finger that runs through this area. The applicant is doing a hydrology study which shows a small portion of the Little Bear Creek Corridor will be lost as a natural buffer between residential to the west and retail/commercial uses to the east. This allows the applicant to bring the residential uses further to the east. The only issue Staff has with this request is that proposed commercial areas are shrinking in size. Staff would like everyone involved to be cognizant that this is another request in that particular direction. Staff would prefer to see a continuation of at least some frontage devoted to non-residential uses. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. Doug Long, the applicant, came forward. Mr. Long stated that he is aware of Staff's ideas regarding some commercial frontage; however, the residential market is very good right now. These homes will be a minimum of 2400 sq. ft. Roger Fulton, 9108 Edgemont Drive, came forward. Mr. Fulton stated that he is directly behind this development and received a notice in regard to this public meeting. Mr. Fulton explained that he is not aware of what "R-2" means. Regardless, after listening to the gentleman before him, Mr. Fulton was in favor of anything that will keep the area as residential. In regards to the shrinking commercial property, Mr. Fulton is aware of how this is important to the City, but would prefer residential next door to him. Page 3 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes In response to Mr. Fulton's comments, Chairman Bowen explained that "R-2" is single family residential with 9000 sq. ft. lot minimum and 2000 sq. ft. living area minimum. John Barfield, owner of the proposed subdivision, came forward. Mr. Barfield stated this subdivision will be "R-2" and, like Forest Glenn East Phase II, very few houses will be less than 3000 sq. ft. Mr. Nelson, 8013 Precinct Line Rd, came forward. Mr. Nelson was concerned about how this rezoning would affect the area surrounding his property. Chairman Bowen stated that the surrounding property will remain "0-1". Mr. Nelson then said that if that was the case, he was in favor of the request. Ted Nehring, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PZ 2004-06. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 7. PS 2004-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THORN BRIDGE EAST, PHASES II, III, IV LOCATED AT 7900 AND 8000 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD (35.994 ACRES MORE OR LESS). APPROVED Richard Davis, seconded by Ken Sapp, motioned to approve PS 2004-08 subject to the following items: 1) the 100 year flood plan study and the Little Bear Creek Corridor study be done prior to final plat, 2) the Commission allows the dead end streets shown on the preliminary, and 3) the abandonment of the easement be taken care of before final plat. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 8. PS 2004-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FOREST GLENN WEST, PHASE II LOCATED EAST OF THE 8000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD (39.045 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case. This property is located in an area that was once known as the old race track. Smithfield Road runs north and south on the western edge of this property with the Little Bear Creek Corridor drainage area to the north. Public Works has provided a letter stating concerns about the drainage and Page 4 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes has requested some stipulations. Staff recommends approval of the plat with the stipulations met prior to final plat. Richard Davis, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2004-09 subject to the following items: 1) the 100 year flood plan study and the Little Bear Creek Corridor study be done prior to final plat, and 2) the allowance of Canyon Trail Drive. The motion was approved unanimously (7 -0). 9. PS 2004-10 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DENNIS DENSON TO APPROVE THE FINAL OF LOTS 2-AR & 2-BR, BLOCK 1 ANTINONE ADDITION BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 ANTINONE ADDITION LOCATED AT 7100 MID CITIES BLVD. (1.096 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case. This property is along Mid Cities Blvd. and Dick Fisher Drive near the North Richland Hills City Service Area. The applicant is asking to subdivide one lot into two lots. The properties are zoned "C-2" commercial. The smaller lot that is being proposed does meet the minimum commercial requirements for a lot. Staff recommends approval of this particular plat with the stipulation of a mutual access easement. Mr. Davis stated that he spoke with the applicant's engineer prior to the meeting this evening. The engineer has no problem adding the mutual access easement. Richard Davis, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2004-10 adding a 25 ft. access easement along the north line of Lot 2-AR until it touches Lot 2-BR. The motion was approved unanimously (7 -0). 10. PS 2004-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PHIFER/HOGAN REALTY, L.L.C. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1,2,3, & 4, BLOCK 1 COUNTRY PLACE ESTATES ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (2.231 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case. Several months ago, the Commission approved a preliminary plat for Country Place Estates which took in both a residential area and commercial frontage. The Commission has already seen the final plat for the residential area; this evening the applicant is presenting the final plat for the Page 5 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes commercial portion. Public Works has provided a letter stating that all of Staffs concerns have been addressed with the plat. Staff recommends approval. Ken Sapp, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PS 2004-11. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 11. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, the Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m. Chairman Secretary J-;) ¡t/~ fP,. Q~ Don Bowen Ted Nehring Page 6 4/15/04 P & Z Minutes