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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2003-06-19 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 19, 2003 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Bill Schopper James Laubacher Brenda Cole Richard Davis Ted Nehring CITY STAFF Zoning Administrator Asst. Director of Public Works Recording Secretary Dave Green Lance Barton Holly Blake Place 7 of the Planning & Zoning Commission is currently vacant. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 15,2003 APPROVED James Laubacher, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve the minutes of May 15, 2003. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 1 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes ~"~ ----~< - --~~--~------ -~~~- - - -- 5. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2003 APPROVED Ted Nehring, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve the minutes of June 5,2003. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 6. PS 2003-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HOME TOWN NRH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK WW AND LOT 62R, BLOCK 1 OF HOME TOWN PHASE II ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF BALLPARK ROAD (1.076 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. The two lots that are involved in this replat are located in the Home Town Development. These lots have been final platted, but in order to make a street connection from Newman Drive coming up from the south to tie into the existing street, Ballpark Road, there were some minor adjustments that needed to be made to both lots so that the connection would work. There is a letter from the Public Works Department stating that all staff issues have been resolved and staff recommends approval. Bill Schopper, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PS 2003-15. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 7. PS 2003-19 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WWCP PROPERTIES, L TD FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-29, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1-8, BLOCK 2 OF WHISPERING OAKS ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD (10.299 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This plat is a portion of property of a piece of property that was seen a couple of months ago in a rezoning case. The area had been zoned "AG" Agricultural and the applicant had asked that the property be rezoned "R-2" Residential and was approved. That is now being combined Page 2 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes __ V'_'."·~~~"_,"~,,,_~,,.,,..~..._,.___.~,_~__,,__~___,",__~~_____.~~"_..~_.__ with an adjacent tract to form the proposed subdivision, Whispering Oaks Addition. There is a letter from Public Works stating all of staff's issues have been satisfied and staff at this time recommends approval of this plat. Ted Nehring, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2003-19. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 8. PS 2003-20 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NRH-CT/BTS LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-5, BLOCK A OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS OFFICE PARK ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (3.362 ACRES). TABLED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. A fax was received late this afternoon from the owner's representative requesting that this case not be considered this evening. There has been a change in the overall plans for the property, which will involve some redesign of the plat that is being presented this evening. The applicant is asking that the Commission table this request until the revisions can be resubmitted and reviewed by staff. Staff recommends that this plat be tabled. Bill Schopper, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to table PS 2003-20. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 9. PS 2003-21 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM QUIKTRIP CORPORATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A OF Q.T. 855 ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (2.447 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This plat is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and Davis Boulevard. There was an SUP for a convenient store and gasoline station approved on this site for the QuikTrip Corporation. QuikTrip had a preliminary plat that was approved on the site and this evening staff is presenting the final plat. Staff has reviewed this final plat and it has complied with all staff comments. Staff recommends approval. Richard Davis, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2003-21. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 3 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 10. PS 2003-23 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FAMILY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-58, BLOCK 1 OF FOREST GLENN WEST ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD (21.453 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. Green Valley Drive, which runs east and west, is located south of the property and Smithfield, which runs north and south is located west of the property. This plat was approved as a preliminary plat in the year 2000, but was brought forward again for an extension of time in order for the plat to move forward as a final plat. This action was approved. Public Works has submitted a letter stating that all comments have been satisfied with this plat and staff recommends approval of this final plat. Mr. Davis asked staff if Mr. Long would be building the entire road on Bursey or just half? Mr. Green answered that Mr. Long is only required to build half at this point. Mr. Davis suggested that the school district should pay for half of the road, it would be cheaper to build all of the road now rather than later. Mr. Long, engineer for the project, came forward. Mr. Long stated that the plans that were submitted, at Mr. Barfield's request, includes all of Bursey Road from where it stops now to where it ends up on the old Keller/Smithfield side. It also includes all of the Keller/Smithfield Road west of North Richland Hills and all the way to the north tying back in. Mr. Long also stated that Mr. Barfield would be requesting city participation for the oversize of the x width of the street, which is shown on the plans. Mr. Long per Mr. Barfield is also requesting that the city pay for the extra width and the residential property adjacent to what Mr. Barfield doesn't own for south of Bursey Road and west of Keller/Smithfield Road. Mr. Barfield has a little bit of participation on the north end where it ties back in the new Keller/Smithfield Road to the old Keller/Smithfield Road. Mr. Long quoted Mr. Barfield as saying if the city doesn't have the money he will lend the city the money or if the school district doesn't have the money, again he will lend the school district the money. Mr. Barfield wants to get it all built. Mr. Davis agreed that something should be able to be worked out with the school district. Mr. Long stated that he has been working with the school district on a ditch going through the school's property and a sewer line that will need to be relayed. When the Page 4 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes school district laid the sewer line for the elementary school, the district didn't lay it deep enough to justify the drainage across the property. Mr. Long told the district if they will give him the easement for the drainage ditch and sewer line, the original drainage easement could be cleared and give the district more building room. The problem with that is the district doesn't have it budgeted. That is why Mr. Barfield is willing to lend the district the money for the project. Mr. Davis stated that it sounds like a good idea. An agreement could be made that when the district does decide to build their facility there an outstanding assessment could be made. Ms. Cole commented to Mr. Long that she is thankful for the lot sizes in this subdivision and Ms. Cole is very pleased to see the depth on some of the lots. Brenda Cole, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve PS 2003-23. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 11. PS 2003-25 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CIVILWORKS ENGINEERING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK 18 OF CLEAR VIEW ADDITION 2ND SECTION LOCATED IN THE 5100 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (.548 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is a property that most people are familiar with coming up on Davis Boulevard at the corner of Stanley. This was the old Dairy Queen, which was demolished and is currently being built up as Chicken Express. The plat is set up to accommodate the redevelopment of the site. Public Works has submitted a letter stating that all staff concerns with the plat have been addressed and staff recommends approval of this plat. James Laubacher, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2003-25. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 5 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 12. PS 2003-26 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRITTAIN & CRAWFORD ON BEHALF OF TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF TARRANT COUNTY NORTHEAST MAINTENANCE CENTER ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD (5.346 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This plat is located at the intersection of the Dart Rail Line, which criss crosses the City and Precinct Line Road. It is currently the site of the County's Maintenance Barn. The county has plans to completely demolish the building and facility and rebuild them, which was included in a "PD" request that was approved last month by this Commission and recently by City Council. Part of that overall process, Tarrant County had to rezone the property, and plat the property since the property had never been platted. Staff has submitted comments that all concerns have been addressed and staff recommends approval. Bill Schopper, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2003-26. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 13. PS 2003-27 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARVIN AND JILL SMITH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R1 & 3R2, BLOCK 2 OF DOUGLAS ESTATES ADDITION PHASE II LOCATED AT 7600 DOUGLAS LANE (2.980 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is located on Douglas Lane. This is a replat of a lot that is being divided into two lots for the purpose of residential development. Staff has submitted a letter stating that all concerns have been addressed and staff recommends approval. Richard Davis, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2003-27. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 6 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 14. PZ 2003-14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM MARVIN AND JILL SMITH FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 7600 DOUGLAS LANE (2.980 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is in the same vicinity of the plat that was just approved. This is located across Douglas to the northeast of that plat. This lot currently has a single-family residential structure on it. Mr. Smith is interested in taking down that existing structure and building a new residence on the site. At the present time it is zoned "AG" Agricultural and under the City's current codes, a permit cannot be obtained for a residential structural on a property that is zoned "AG". This is the reason for the request of the zoning change. This project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in terms of the low-density residential uses that the plan shows in the area. Staff doesn't have any issues with the request and staff recommends approval. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this request. Greg Dickens, GSVWV, Inc. Engineering Firm, 3950 Fossil Creek Blvd., Ste 210, Fort Worth, TX 76137 came forward. Mr. Dickens stated that he represents the owner Marvin Smith, which is in the audience and would like it put on record that they are present for this request and are available to answer any questions from the Commission. Chairman Bowen asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding PZ 2003-14? There was no one, and the public hearing was closed. Bill Schopper, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PZ 2003-14. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 15. PZ 2003-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM DICKERSON DEVELOPMENT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR "C-2" USES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF RUFE SNOW AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD (1.124 ACRES). APPROVED Page 7 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This property is located at the intersection of Rufe Snow and Mid-Cities Boulevard in the northeast corner. There is an existing shopping center at this location. On the site is an existing retail building, which will be demolished. What is being proposed is an Eckerd Drug Store to be built in its place. This is a "PD" Planned Redevelopment request. The "PD" is requesting no change in the current zoning; it will remain for "C-2" uses, which is the current zoning on the site. However, being a redevelopment "PD" it does allow for certain variances to be requested as part of a development. This will be a single-story all masonry building, which meets all architectural standards. There are certain items that have been accentuated on the façades of the building, which come from the requirements in the City's architectural standards. The building itself and how it is situated on the property is the biggest issue that is facing this particular location. The property itself is extremely confined at this corner. Along the south of the property line, on the Mid-Cities frontage, there will be a canopy, which sticks out from the building for the drive-thru. Requirement for building setbacks is 25-ft., but in this case the canopy itself will be situated only a-ft. from the R-O-W line. That is one of the variances that are being requested with this site design. A second item that is being requested is the signage. Under the City's current sign ordinance, a business is allowed to have wall signs on a maximum of two facades. In this particular case, Eckerd is including wall signage on three facades; 1) on the front of the building facing Rufe Snow, 2) the north side of the building driving north down Rufe Snow, and 3) the south side of the building driving south on Rufe Snow. Eckerd is asking for a variance to include a third wall sign. The wall signage on each of the elevations is consistent, and the signage on the two elevations that are permitted is consistent with the ordinance. The third signage is also consistent with the ordinance, but again only two wall signs are permitted. The last item in terms of a variance request involves how the building is situated on the property due to the tight constraints of setbacks and the size of the lot that is proposed. The landscape requirement for setbacks is 15-ft. along every street frontage. In this case that would be both Rufe Snow and Mid-Cities. Due to the tight constraints, Eckerd is not able to utilize 15-ft. for landscaping. Eckerd is proposing a 3-ft. narrow band of landscaping which is consistent with the ordinance. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Green if he could give precedence on other buildings that a third wall sign be allowed. Mr. Davis stated that he understands that this is a major intersection of the city and Eckerd wants to be seen from all sides facing traffic. Mr. Green replied that it was allowed with Discount Tire on the north side of the city on Precinct Line Road. Also, the signage that Eckerd is proposing is consistent with the ordinance in terms of the percentage of the wall that is allocated to the signage. Eckerd is only adding an additional wall. Mr. Green stated that there was one thing staff wanted included with the motion regarding a monument sign. This particular sign elevation is part of the building elevations. Eckerd is proposing a monument sign that is being proposed in two different locations, one on Mid-Cities and the other on Rufe Snow. The monument sign is consistent in size and with the masonry coverage that is required. As this request goes Page 8 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes to City Council, staff would like this particular elevation included with the building elevations. Mr. Davis asked how tall is the monument sign? Mr. Green answered that the monument sign is 7 -ft. tall and just over 10-ft. in length. Mr. Davis asked if this would be a problem for drivers coming out of the shopping center site? Mr. Green answered that as staff gets closer to doing design work and where the placement of the sign will be, sight visibility triangles will take precedence over everything else. Mr. Davis stated that with the way the road is set up, it might not be an issue. Drivers will have no reason to face the monument sign because they cannot turn towards it due to the median. Mr. Schopper asked Mr. Barton about the variances on the setbacks. Mr. Schopper wondered if there was anything on the Master Thoroughfare Plan that included another widening of Mid-Cities or Rufe Snow? Mr. Barton stated that in this instance the City is completely built out. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this request. John Dickerson, Dickerson Development, 8333 Douglas, Ste 1300, Dallas, TX. came forward. Mr. Dickerson stated that he was the applicant and is building this project for Eckerd's. Dickerson Development was the first to build the brick prototype in Tarrant County. Mr. Dickerson stated that this intersection is a great location and he calls it the "go home, go home corner" or "Main and Main". Eckerd's would like the third sign; with it would come a decorative feature that breaks the roofline. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Dickerson if he would be willing to remove the alternate sign location if the Commission accepts the other two like it is shown. Mr. Dickerson responded yes. Chairman Bowen asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding PZ 2003-13. There were none and Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing. Richard Davis, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PZ 2003-13 with the stipulation that the one alternate sign will be removed off the site plan and the monument sign elevations will be included. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 9 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 16. PS 2003-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DICKERSON DEVELOPMENT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-R & 2-R, BLOCK 1 OF NORTH PARK PLAZA ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE (6.185 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is the platting side of the project that was just approved. Some minor modifications were made in the actual boundary of the lot that The Eckerd Store will sit on so a replat was needed. Public Works has submitted a statement that all of staff's issues and concerns have been addressed and staff recommends approval. Bill Schopper, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2003-29. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 17. PZ 2003-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JAMES RIGSBY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 8929 RUMFIELD ROAD (1.00 ACRES). APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. This is located on Rumfield Road. The subdivision plat was recently approved. The purpose of the rezoning is the individual that owns this lot now would like to build a residence on it. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural and permits cannot be issued for a residential structure on an agricultural district. The applicant would like this property rezoned "R-1-S" Special Single Family Residential. "R-1-S" district allows the keeping of livestock to a certain degree on that site with a minimum of one acre. The proposal for this rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. James Rigsby, 8604 Rockdale Court, North Richland Hills, TX came forward. Mr. Rigsby stated that he would like to build a home on this site for his family. Chairman Bowen asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding PZ 2003-16. There were none and Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing. Bill Schopper, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PZ 2003-16. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 10 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REVISION CONCERNING GARAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT. APPROVED Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. Due to previous cases, City Council has concerns regarding duplexes and has requested that staff looks at the requirements and revise them. The one thing that stands out the most is the front entries of the duplex designs. It has been suggested that the requirements should be side or rear entry, on duplex designs. The proposed ordinance is Ordinance 2713, which takes the "R-4" duplex district and adds this language. "Within every subdivision for which a plat is submitted for approval after July 1, 2003, only side or rear entry garages shall be allowed." This makes it consistent up and down the line with the duplex and single family uses. Staff is looking for a comment or a motion to approve this as it stands in order to present this to City Council at their first meeting in July. Chairman Bowen asked if the ordinance specifies somewhere exactly what side and rear entry is? Dave Green responded yes. Mr. Schopper stated that he believes this is an ordinance that is needed, but Mr. Schopper is still not pleased with the current sizes of duplexes. Ms. Cole stated that by moving the garages to the side or rear, the duplexes would look like large houses from the street. Chairman Bowen stated that this would be a better looking building, then called for a motion. Ted Nehring, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to send to City Council for consideration of an ordinance regarding garage entry requirements for duplex development. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Page 11 6/19/03 P & Z Minutes 19. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, Chairman Bowen adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Chairman fÞ.. 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