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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 06, 2003
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 6:30 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Don Bowen
Bill Schopper
Brenda Cole
Richard Davis
ABSENT
Ken Sapp
Ted Nehring
James Laubacher
CITY STAFF
Zoning Administrator
City Planner
Building Official
Recording Secretary
Dave Green
Donna Jackson
Dave Pendley
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.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 2, 2003.
APPROVED
Richard Davis, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve the minutes of
October 2, 2003. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
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4.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL FROM THE NUVISION FOUNDATION TO
EXTEND THE AMOUNT OF TIME PERMITTED FOR A CARNIVAL.
APPROVED
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, explained the appeals process to the Commission.
Mr. Green stated that Dave Pendley, Building Official, denied NuVision an extra day for
a carnival, three days being the maximum. Mr. Washington, Nuvision applicant, applied
for an appeal of Mr. Pendley's decision. The appeal is brought before the Planning &
Zoning Commission. Even though the Planning & Zoning Commission is a
recommending board, the appeal is voted on by the Commission and the decision is
made. The appeal does not carry forward to any other board or commission.
Richard Davis, seconded by Bill Schopper, motioned to approve the appeal,
allowing NuVision an extra day for the carnival. The motion carried unanimously
(4-0).
5.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES.
APPROVED
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, stated that at the October 2, 2003 meeting, the
Commission considered an ordinance amendment that regulated establishments
deriving 75% or more of their gross revenue from alcohol sales for on-premise
consumption. The question was asked during the Commission's deliberation as to
whether it was necessary to conduct a public hearing. The response from staff was that
it was not necessary. In the process of bringing this item to the Council agenda for
consideration, the legal staff determined that a public hearing was indeed necessary.
Staff has again placed this item on the agenda this time with the required public hearing
caption.
Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in
regards to this consideration. There were none. Chairman Bowen closed the public
hearing and called for a motion.
Brenda Cole, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned to approve the consideration
of an ordinance establishing restrictions on alcoholic beverage sales. The
motion carried unanimously (4-0).
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DISCUSSION
Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, discussed the update of City Council actions from
the October 27,2003 meeting. City Council approved an ordinance requiring all trailers
and recreational vehicles, including camper tops, in residential areas to be located
behind the front building line (interior lot) and behind the front and side building line
(corner lots). The Council briefly discussed the issue of "grandfathering" existing
vehicle locations that would not meet the new regulations but ultimately passed the
ordinance without any provisions for such situations. The Council's motion included a
stipulation that the new requirements would not become effective until May 1 , 2004.
This would allow for existing owners of these vehicles and trailers that would not meet
the new code to find or make suitable arrangements. Staff will be conducting a media
campaign in the near future to educate citizens about the new regulations.
Mr. Green presented the Commission with a Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Schedule with the Commission members. All members were given a schedule for 2004.
6.
As there was no other business, Chairman Bowen adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm.
Chairman
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Ted Nehring
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