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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2002-03-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MARCH 28, 2002 AT 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:05 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Ted Nehring George Tucker Tim Welch James Laubacher Doug Blue Scott Turnage Don Pultz Alternate CITY STAFF Director of Development Director of Public Works Engineering Associate Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Jon Lovell Holly Blake ALTHOUGH SEATED, MR. PULTZ ABSTAINED FROM VOTING SINCE ALL PLACES WERE REPRESENTED. 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 14,2002 APPROVED Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Tucker, motioned to approve the minutes of March 14, 2002. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Page 1 03/28/02 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 2002-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TOMMY ABBOTT M.D. FOR THE AP- PROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT LOTS 1-R AND 22-R, BLOCK N, ORIGINAL TOWN OF SMITHFIELD ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET (4,916 ACRES). APPROVED Director of Development, John Pitstick, summarized the case. Dr. Tommy Abbot is requesting approval of a Final Plat of Lots 1-R and 22-R, Block N in the Original Town of Smithfield Addition located in the 8300 block of Main Street. This is part of the origi- nal town and combines several lots. The purpose of this replat is to combine individual lots for the purpose of development. There is property to the west located off the south- east corner of Main. The railroad tracks are currently zoned industrial. There is no additional right-of-way required for Main Street. A part of the southwest portion of the property is in the flood plane and that has been designated as a drainage easement. Tim Welch inquired as to the Comprehensive Plan designation for the property to the south which is currently zoned AG (Agriculture). John Pitstick was not sure but indicated that he would check the Comprehensive Land Use map and inform the Commission members after the applicant speaks. Tim Welch questioned whether or not the applicant would be required to build a screening wall if the property to the south is residential use. John Pitstick replied that screening wall and setbacks would be required if the property is zoned residential. Chairman Bowen recognized Pat Moffatt. Mr. Moffatt spoke on behalf of Dr. Abbott. He stated that they have come before the Commission in order to combine the small lots and create a large enough lot (at least 2 acres) for development, which enhances the property and meets with the city's criteria for development. He stated appreciation for the help received from John Pitstick, Mike Curtis, Dave Green, and Andrea Jobe. Mr. Moffatt asked that the commission recommend approval of this replat. Tim Welch inquired as to the applicant's present and future plans for the existing house on Lot 22R. Mr. Moffatt stated that it would be used as a residence. Tim Welch asked if they plan to rezone the property. Page 2 03/28/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Moffatt indicated they did not plan to rezone the property. Tim Welch asked if the applicant understands that they must go through the rezoning process any time there are any improvements. Mr. Moffatt stated that they are aware of that requirement. John Pitstick returned to the podium to state that the property to the south, which Mr. Welch was inquiring about, is designated residential on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which would require a screening fence. The property currently is zoned agricul- tural and Mr. Pitstick believes that the screening fence and setbacks default to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Pitstick will obtain an interpretation from the City Attorney and advise the Commission prior to site plan approval. Don Bowen recognized William Campbell. William Campbell explained that he did all the title work for Dr. Abbott. He explained that lots 15 and 22 were split. The land was purchased by Dr. Abbott's mother in 1935. Later on, she split the land between her sons. There were no further questions or comments. Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Blue, motioned to approve PS 2002-14. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 5. PS 2002-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HELEN LATHAM FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 2-R1, BLOCK 5, RICHLAND OAKS ADDI- TION LOCATED AT 8725 AIRPORT FREEWAY (1.979 ACRES). APPROVED John Pitstick summarized the case. This is a request for a preliminary plat for Lot 2-R 1 Block 5 of the Richland Oaks Addition.This replat combines an existing lot with an adja- cent unplatted tract. The existing platted lot contains a two-story, vacant, office build- ing. The applicant has a future tenant that will require additional parking. As such the unplatted tract portion of this proposed plat will be developed solely as parking. This replat will allow the office and parking to be situated on the same lot. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. There are no other drainage or utility issues. Page 3 03/28/02 P & Z Minutes Tim Welch asked Mike Curtis if the applicant would ask for additional driveways and what spacing would be needed? Mike Curtis replied that there would be 500 ft. spacing and TXDOT, as well as the City of North Rich/and Hills, would have to approve any curb cuts. Mr. Curtis did not believe there would be any additional curb cuts. There were no other questions or comments, and Chairman Bowen called for a motion on PS 2002-15. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2002-15. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 6. PZ 2002-09 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY MARK D. LONG FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY AT 9100 RUMFIELD ROAD (1.677 ACRES). APPROVED John Pitstick summarized the case. Mark D. Long is requesting the rezoning of a 1.677 acre site from the current AG Agricultural zoning to R-1-S Special Single Family. This is a zoning request following a recent plat on this extension of Rumfield Road into Little Bear Creek Corridor. Mr. Long is requesting zoning from agriculture to R-1-S for single family estate lot. This is shown as office in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan but staff supports this proposal. This property could ultimately be deeded to the City. Staff recommends making the change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as part of the motion. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this zoning request. Mark Long, the applicant, stated that he was available to answer any questions from the Commission. Chairman Bowen asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor or opposed to this request. The were none and the Chairman closed the public hearing and called for a motion on PZ 2002-09. Mr. Blue, seconded by Nehring, motioned to approve PZ 2002-09 and to change the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to reflect the approved zoning. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). Page 4 03/28/02 P & Z Minutes 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Don Bowen adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Chairman Secretary 1;) ¡t/~ Ted Nehring Don Page 5 03/28/02 P & Z Minutes