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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2002-06-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 13, 2002 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 George Tucker Bill Schopper Ted Nehring Tim Welch James Laubacher Brenda Cole Don Pultz Alternate CITY STAFF Director of Development Director of Public Works City Planner Engineering Associate Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Dave Green Andrea Jobe Kellie Smith Chairman Don Bowen welcomed Bill Schopper, to his first meeting as Planning & Zoning Commission member, Place 2. 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2002 APPROVED Mr. Nehring, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve the minutes of May 23,2002. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 1 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 2000-54 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LUIS CARRERA FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PADRON ADDITION, LOCATED AT 4004 FLORY STREET (1.59 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this plat is to prepare the site for the construction of a landscaping business. The property is currently unplatted and Mr. Padron had the property rezoned three years ago to C-2 specifically for the purpose of putting in his landscape business. He is ready to proceed with the building permit process after the plat is approved and filed. DRC has reviewed the plat and determined that it complies with all zoning and subdivision ordinances. There is a memo from Public Works indicating that there are no outstanding issues. Staff recommends approval. There was no discussion or questions. Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2000-54. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 5. PS 2002-12 REQUEST FROM DAN QUINTO FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF HOME TOWN NRH WEST, PHASE 2 ADDITION LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, NORTH AND SOUTH OF BRIDGE STREET (25.92 ACRES) APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this plat is to prepare an additional residential phase to the existing Hometown NRH project. This is Phase 2, which is divided up into two different physical areas. One hundred residential lots are being proposed. Approximately 60 of those lots are located south of Bridge Street, and the second portion of Phase 2, which consists of approximately 40 residential lots, will be located north of the existing development on Bridge Street. DRC has reviewed the plat and determined that it complies with the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. The characterizations of the lots - their configuration, size and character- are consistent with the adopted Town Center regulations plan. There is a memo from Public Works and a response letter from the applicant's engineer. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to staff comments. Page 2 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Nehring inquired as to whether or not everything asked for in this case was included in the original presentation of the Home Town project. Dave Green responded that there are minor variations but everything is consistent with the originally approved preliminary plat. There were no further questions and the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2002-12. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 6. PS 2002-24 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM REBEL PROPERTIES III LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-15, BLOCK 1, GLENWYCK VILLAS PHASE II ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE 6600 BLOCK OF HARMONSON ROAD (3.71 ACRES) APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this request is to plat an existing platted lot and two unplatted tracts into one development consisting of 15 lots. The Glenwyck Phase I Addition, previously approved, is located just to the west of this site. Public Works had several comments. The applicant's engineer has addressed those issues. State law requires that this request be presented as a public hearing with due notification before the City Council. Staff recommends approval of the plat. There were no comments or questions and the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2002-24. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 7. PS 2002-25 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLAYTON SIDES FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 9R, BLOCK 23, KINGSWOOD ESTATES ADDITION LOCATED AT 7529 ACTS COURT (.48 ACRES). APPROVED Page 3 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this replat is to abandon a 5' utility easement that runs in the rear portion of Mr. Sides' lot. The sole purpose of abandoning this easement is so that Mr. Sides can construct an in-ground pool. The City has a paperwork process to abandon utility easements. Mr. Sides has filled out the paperwork and obtained the necessary signatures and permission from major utilities, which have indicated that they have no issue with the vacation of this easement. Public Works comments confirm the paperwork from the utilities. A copy of the easement release form from Mr. Sides is included. Staff recommends approval. There were no questions or comments and the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Schopper, motioned to approve PS 2002-25. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 8. PS 2002-26 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DUNAWAY & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 6R AND 7R, BLOCK 1, WAL- MART ADDITION, LOCATED AT 8412 AND 8416 DAVIS BLVD. (2.19 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this replat is to reconfigure the existing common line between Lot 6 and Lot 7. These are two out-parcels from the Wal-Mart Addition on North Tarrant Parkway. The actual Wal-Mart building sits in the area just to the east of this site. The applicant is preparing this site for retail development and he is asking that the common line between the property lines be moved into a straight-line configuration in order to orient the building properly on the site. Staff has reviewed the plat. Public Works comments are included. The cross access easement parallels the proposed property line going all the way to the street. The applicant understands that there cannot be an access point at that location. Staff recommends approval of the plat subject to that correction. Mr. Welch asked if the applicant is willing to terminate the right turn in-right turn out. Mr. Green replied that in his discussions with the applicant just prior to this meeting, they indicated that they are willing to terminate the right in right out. Mr. Welch asked if we then recommend that the access be moved back from that property line and that in the future there will not be any extension. Mr. Green replied affirmatively. Page 4 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes There were no further comments and the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Welch, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve PS 2002-26 with the minor revision to the plat, prior to going to Council, terminating the access easement between Lots 6R and 7R from connecting onto Davis Boulevard right of way. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 9. PZ 2000-38R1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY GUION GREGG FOR A REVISION TO THE APPROVED WAL-MART PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN LOCATED AT 8412 DAVIS BOULEVARD (1.55 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green stated that Mr. Gregg is proposing an approximately 13,000-sq. ft. general retail business building to be placed on the property. The front of the building will face the same direction as the front of the Wal-Mart store. Because of the size of the building, it comes under the City's architectural standards that were adopted late last fall. It must be an all masonry building. The applicant is using different sizes of materials, different changes in color and changes in direction of brick. There is a covered entryway and a parapet wall with a 3-dimensional feature on the top. Any mechanical equipment that is roof-mounted will be hidden from view by the parapet wall. There are wall sconces and columns with a Texas star cut into the material. All of these features coincide with the architectural standards adopted late last year. There is a certain amount of landscaping that is required and it is being proposed in conjunction with the Wal-Mart property landscaping. This applicant will be responsible for a 15-foot landscape setback along Davis Blvd. That landscaping is shown on the site plan in the manner that is consistent with the ordinance. In addition to that, they have extended the landscaping along the private access easement to in front of the building with trees approximately every 50 feet with shrubbery in between along the parking spaces. There is also some ornamental landscaping being placed around the building. A monument sign is being proposed at the corner location approximately 10 feet back from the Davis Blvd. right-of-way. There may be several different changes to the Wal- Mart PD as more of this area is developed. This begins to set a tone for development in the area. Much of the development is consistent with the standards that the City has set for landscaping and the building itself. Staff recommends approval of this site plan. Mr. Welch asked if the applicant is aware that they will need to relocate a dumpster that is in the fire lane access easement on the eastern line of Block 6R. Mr. Green stated that he has had some discussion with the applicant regarding that issue but Mr. Green suggested that the applicant come forward and personally address Page 5 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes the issue. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. The applicant, Guion Gregg, 3838 Oak Lawn, Dallas, stated that the fire lane terminates behind the dumpster site and does not continue onto the Wal-Mart site, so they felt that was the best location on the site for the enclosed dumpster. Mr. Welch explained that it would be allowable to place the dumpster at that location only if the applicant terminates the fire lane in front of the dumpster. The survey company would need to revise the final plat to show the fire lane terminating in front of the dumpster. The applicant stated that he would do that. He further stated that staff was very helpful in the planning of this building in order to hit all of the architectural controls. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak for or against this project. There were none and he closed the public hearing. Chairman Bowen complimented the staff and developer for creating a very nice looking building that will be an asset to that area. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Tucker, motioned to approve PZ 2000-38R1 subject to the applicant revising the site plan through coordination with his surveyor, reference PS 2002-26, to revise the access easement fire lane, prior to going to Council. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). 10. PS 2002-27 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DAVID POKLUDA FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 21 R, BLOCK 1, RICHFIELD AT THE PARKS ADDITION LOCATED AT 7709 CHANDLER COURT (.82 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green stated that the purpose of this replat is to make a modification to a front building setback line from the original plat. When this plat was approved originally, it had a 30-ft building setback, which was placed as a requirement on the plat. However, the City does not enforce that type of regulation. Instead, the City has a minimum requirement of a 20-ft building setback. Mr. Pokluda wanted to place a home on the property and would have problems placing in on the site with a 30-ft setback. After consultation with City staff and the City Attorney, the only thing that the City could enforce is the zoning code of the 20-ft building setback. At that point, a building permit was issued with the 20-ft building setback, but with the requirement that Mr. Pokluda come forward with this replat whereby he is modifying the original 30-ft building setback to read 20-ft. The house is already built. It is unoccupied. The owner cannot take Page 6 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes possession of the property until these items have been clarified. Staff recommends approval. Tim Welch commended the applicant for obtaining the necessary approvals prior to building the house. Mr. Green added that staff also appreciated the applicant's actions. Ted Nehring, seconded by Brenda Cole, motioned to approve PS 2002-27. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 11. PZ 2002-11 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY A. PATRICK MCENVOY REPRESENTING COMMERCIAL WESTERN REALTY FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A C-1 AND C-2 DISTRICTS TO ALLOW THE USE OF BUILDING MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED BY SECTION 605 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. SITE IS LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLK OF BEDFORD EULESS RD. APPROVED This case was tabled from May 9, 2002. Planner Dave Green stated that the applicant owns a small commercial retail center in the 8200 block of Bedford-Euless Road. The applicant would like to modernize and update the look of the property and in doing so selected a material that is not permitted by City ordinance. Any kind of expansion or construction of commercial property must be done with 100% masonry product. The product that the applicant chose is not considered a masonry product. The applicant's form of seeking relief is provided for in the ordinance. The applicant can come to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council to ask through an SUP that a different type of material may be used for construction. A demonstration of the material was given in the pre-meeting. Staff is noncommittal on the project. In terms of rehabilitating an older area, staff does not have a problem with a different type of building material being used. The size, scope and scale of the project and it's location next to the 820/121 overhead interchange lends credence to using a form of building materials that would be consistently survivable in that kind of environment. The applicant is present and has a presentation for the commission members. Chairman Bowen asked for questions for staff. There were none. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. The applicant, Patrick McEnvoy, 6300 Block of Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, 75205, stated that this is a business decision. Brick cannot be put on the building without bulldozing it and starting over. He stated that he has lost several tenants, which caused him to realize that he needed to update the building, which has been there over Page 7 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes 35 years. Rent in his building is $10-$12 per square foot whereas across the street they are getting $24 per square foot. He asked for the Commissioners' indulgence to allow him to make the site neat and nice in an affordable way with this material, which will allow him to keep his tenants who pay taxes, which benefit the City. The Chairman asked if there were any others present who wished to speak for or against this request. There were none and he closed the public hearing. Mr. Tucker stated that it is time that the City started exploring different materials. He stated that this is a tougher material than the Commission was shown before and that the applicant is correct that the building would not hold brick. Mr. Tucker believes this material would allow more of a design than brick. However, he does not wish to set a precedent with this case and open up carte blanche throughout the City. In this case, however, he sees no reason to not ask Council to approve it. Mr. Welch stated that he agrees with Mr. Tucker. He stated that this is an SUP. The applicant is not asking for a variance. Mr. Welch commented that this material looked pretty good in the presentation and this building could be used as a case study. In five or six months, the City can look at this material and possibly change the ordinance in the future. He also recommends approval. City Planner Dave Green added one comment. In the original staff report, a comment was made that if consideration was given to the material, the site could benefit from additional landscaping. Mr. Green stated that the applicant designed a 15-ft. landscape setback along Bedford-Euless Road with combinations of crepe murtles and hollys. Currently, there is no landscaping, so the applicant has made an effort, and staff would like to tie in the landscaping if the material is going to be approved. Chairman Don Bowen stated that he agrees with Mr. Tucker and Mr. Welch, however, he also does not wish to set a precedent and allow this carte blanche. This is a special case for renovation of a building that would otherwise be cost prohibitive to upgrade. In this case only he favors passing this along to Council. Mr. Nehring stated that he also is in agreement because of the type of building and what the applicant is trying to do to improve the building, along with the limitations of other materials. Based on the demonstration tonight, he would be willing to give this material a try. James Laubacher commented that he agrees with the other Commission members, and he thanked the applicant for the demonstration in the pre-meeting which made it easier to understand the composition of the material. He also thanked the applicant for the addition of the landscaping. Page 8 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Tucker, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve PZ 2002-11 with the landscaping to be part of the motion, and with the understanding that this is more of a trial balloon, rather than a precedent for the City. The motion carried unanimously (7 -0). 12. PZ 2000-38R2 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY MURPHY OIL COMPANY FOR A REVISION TO THE APPROVED WAL-MART PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN LOCATED AT 9101 A NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY (.56 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. Murphy Oil is proposing to construct two pumps at a four bay self-serve gasoline facility equaling 8 pumps on Wal-Mart property along the North Tarrant Parkway frontage. This use and location was approved with the original Wal-Mart Planned Development Site plan. Stipulations from the original site plan require the gasoline facility elevations be approved prior to construction. A 20' tall canopy covering the pump islands is supported by eight, split-faced CMU columns. The roof structure is a seamless metal design with a 4 to 12 roof pitch. These design standards meet the minimum city requirements for canopies. The canopy elevation shows a Murphy Oil sign on both the front and back fascia of the structure. In addition gasoline price signs are shown on all four fascias of the canopy. All of the proposed signs meet current standards. Building elevations meet standards. Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing. No one was in opposition. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing. Bill Schopper, seconded by Bill Tucker motioned to approve PZ 2000-38R2. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 13. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, the Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m. Page 9 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes Chairman Secretary ~Q~ o Bowen ¡;¿iE~ Page 10 06/13/02 P & Z Minutes