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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2004-12-16 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 16, 2004 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Bill Schopper at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice Chair Bill Schopper Don Bowen Brenda Cole Scott Wood Ken Sapp ABSENT Chairman Richard Davis Randy Shiflet CITY STAFF Director of Planning Asst. Dir. of Public Works Planner Recording Secretary Dave Green Lance Barton Donna Jackson Carolyn Huggins 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2004. APPROVED Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Wood, motioned to approve the minutes of November 18, 2004. The motion was approved (5-0). 5. ZC 2004-11 Page 1 of7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ERNEST HEDGCOTH REPRESENTING ROSALlO MIRANDA FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT 6800 HEWITT - 1.009 ACRE). APPROVED Mr. Green explained that this tract is not currently platted. There is an existing single family house on the tract that the applicant wishes to expand and in order to do that the tract must be rezoned to a residential district and the property will need to be platted. The Comprehensive Plan calls for low density residential use and this request is consistent with the Comp Plan. Staff supports this request. Vice Chair Schopper opened the public hearing. Mr. Hedgcoth, representing Mr. Miranda, came forwarded and stated that Mr. Miranda wishes to enlarge his house which triggered this zoning process. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Vice Chair closed the public hearing and called for discussion and/or a motion. Mr. Wood, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve ZC 2004-11. The motion was approved (5-0). 6. FP 2004-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROSALlO MIRANDA TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 MIRANDA ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6800 HEWITT -1.00 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green explained that this case is a short form final plat. Typically a property that is unplatted goes through two different stages before it is final platted - a preliminary plat that needs to be approved and a final plat. Because this property has a habitable structure on it and there are no discemable drainage issues with the property, the preliminary plat and final plat are combined into one document. Public Works comments state that all issues have been resolved. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wood, motioned to approve FP 2004-08. The motion was approved (5-0). 7. PP 2004-08 Page 2 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST JIMMY SIMPSON TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1 MOLLIE B. COLLINS (LOCATED AT 7525 ODELL STREET - .198 ACRES). APPROVED This is a vacant, unplatted, tract of land zoned "R3" Residential. The purpose of the preliminary plat is to prepare the property for development of a single family residence on the site. Public Works comments state that all issues have been resolved. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2004-08. The motion was approved (5-0). The Vice Chair requested that agenda item #11 be heard next as it is the same applicant as the case just heard by the Commission. 11. RP 2004-10 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JIMMY SIMPSON TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 8R, BLOCK C HEWITT ESTATES BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 8, BLOCK C HEWITT ESTATES (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF FRANKIE B STREET - 0.358 ACRES). APPROVED This property is currently zoned "R2" Residential and consists of two lots. The applicant wishes to combine the two lots into one lot in order to construct a single family residence. Public Works comments state that all requirements have been met. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2004-10. The motion was approved (5-0). 8. ZC 2004-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM" AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF KIRK LANE - 2.996 ACRES). APPROVED Page 3 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes This request is for a rezone from "AG" Agricultural to "R2" Residential in order to develop five lots for residential purposes. There is an existing single family structure and outbuilding and one of the lots will encompass these structures. The Comprehensive Plan calls for single family low density uses and this request is consist with the Comp Plan. The next item on the agenda is the preliminary plat of this property. Staff supports this request. The Vice Chair opened the public hearing. Ed Childress, representing the applicant, Rick Figueroa, stated that this development is for a five lot residential subdivision. He stated that the requested zoning meets the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the surrounding existing residential areas. He asked for a recommendation of approval to the City Council. The applicant, Rick Figueroa, was present and introduced himself. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Vice Chair closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowen commented that the Commission members had received a letter from Gordon Carpenter, 7604 Perkins Drive, in opposition to this rezoning as it would have an environmental effect because so many trees would have to be cut down. Ms. Cole stated that she is happy to see that only four additional lots are being created with this acreage. Mr. Bowen commented that this is consistent with the master plan for the City and believes it is an appropriate use. Mr. Sapp commented that the plans exceed the "R2" minimum lot size. Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Bowen, motioned to approve ZC 2004-09. The motion was approved (5-0). 9. PP 2004-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 1 TAYLOR'S PLACE (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF KIRK LANE - 2.996 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green explained that this is the preliminary plat of the zoning case just approved by the Commission. The existing structures are located on Lot 5 and there will be four other lots developed with single family residences that will front Kirk Rd. The utilities Page 4 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes are in the rear per City Ordinance. Public Works comments state that this subdivision plat is ready for consideration. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wood, motioned to approve PP 2004-09. The motion was approved (5-0). 10. FP 2004-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN WEST PHASE II (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD - 38.616 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green explained the location and size of the property which is currently zoned "R2" Residential. The purpose of the plat is to prepare the lots for sale as residential house locations. The preliminary plat was approved on April 15, 2004. The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. Public Works comments state that this plat is ready for consideration. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole asked for an explanation of the roadway connections between the new and old Smithfield. Mr. Barton explained that Smithfield and Bursey have two 90-degree turns. Construction is underway to take out the 90-degree turns and put in a reverse curve, which will tie into Old Smithfield Road. The new pavement will extend to approximately 120-ft. north of Acorn Dr. Ms. Cole asked for an explanation of what is happening at Oak Knoll and Hielscher Dr. Mr. Barton explained that Acorn, Chestnut and Oak Knoll will all be tied into the new Smithfield and there will be a little triangular piece of right-of- way between Oak Knoll and Smithfield. Mr. Wood, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve FP 2004-07. The motion was approved (5-0). 12. ZC 2004-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MEIKEL D. BOYDSTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TO "R2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT 8324 SMITHFIELD ROAD - . 751 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green explained that this piece of property is located in the far northwest corner of North Richland Hills. Across the street to the west of this property is the City of Keller. The corner of Smithfield and Shady Grove is commercial and this property is located Page 5 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes immediately south of the commercial property. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural to "R2" Residential for the purpose of building a single family residence on the site. The property is vacant and unplatted so the following agenda items request platting. The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density single family uses for this area. This request is consistent with the Plan and staff recommends approval. The Vice Chair opened the public hearing. Mark Long, the engineer for the project, stated that he was available to answer any questions. As there were no others wishing to speak, the Vice Chair closed the public hearing. Mr. Sapp asked for the designation of Smithfield Road and the requirements for a screening wall. Mr. Green stated that Smithfield is a C-4-U, but that staff has always interpreted the screening requirements as being intended for an entire subdivision, not just a single house. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Wood, motioned to approve ZC 2004-10. The motion was approved (5-0). 13. PP 2004-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MEIKEL D. BOYDSTON TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 BRADFORD ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8324 SMITHFIELD ROAD - .751 ACRES). APPROVED Mr. Green stated that the plat is very simple in its design and for that reason staff is able to bring both the preliminary plat and final plat at the same time before the Commission. Public Works comments state that these plats are ready for consideration. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowen, motioned to approve PP 2004-11. The motion was approved (5-0). 14. FP 2004-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MEIKEL D. BOYDSTON TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 BRADFORD ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8324 SMITHFIELD ROAD - .751 ACRES). Page 6 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve FP 2004-09. The motion was approved (5-0). 16. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, the Vice Chair adjourned the regular meeting at 7:29 p.m. Vice Chair Secretary ~M~t II' opper - Page 7 of 7 12116/04 P&Z Minutes