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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2002-06-27 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS JUNE 27, 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 CITY STAFF Director of Development Director of Public Works City Planner Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Dave Green Kellie Smith 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2002 APPROVED Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to approve the minutes of June 13, 2002. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 1 06127/02 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 2002-17 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KAE SON KO FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 TOWNE OAKS ADDITION LOCATED AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE (0.81 ACRES) APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The applicant recently received approval of a PD site plan that included a self-serve gasoline facility with six pumps. Permits cannot be issued for the proposed construction until the site has been platted. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2002-17 with the stipulation that we receive the masonry screening wall plan prior to going to City Council. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 5. PS 2002-30 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MICHAEL CLARK OF WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1R-1 & 3R, BLOCK 1 HOME DEPOT ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD (16.58 ACRES) APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. The purpose of this replat is to configure the existing property line between Lots 1 & 3 along Wayne Lane. Lot 1 contains the Home Depot building, Lot 3 is being proposed for development as a Steak & Shake restaurant. When Home Depot was constructed last year a 20' X 10' sign was placed at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Wayne Lane (on Lot 3). The purpose of this replat is to run a flag lot to capture the sign location. North Richland Hills doesn't allow off-premise advertising. Staff recommends approval including an access entrance point off Wayne Lane onto Steak & Shake property. They need a cross access easement on the Site plan authorizing to cross the flag lot. Mr. Nehring asked for an explanation of a flag lot. Dave Green explained that a flag lot is a narrow piece of land used to gain access to a street or public right-of-way. Mr. Nehring asked who would own the flag lot? Page 2 06127/02 P & Z Minutes Dave Green responded that the lot would be Home Depot's. Mr. Schopper asked where the building set back starts. Dave Green stated that it is figured from Wayne Lane right-of-way. If there is a constraint, this might reduce parking. Also the wording should be placed on both the site plan and plat. Staff recommends approval of this plat. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2002-30 subject to the following: 1) that the plat includes a cross access easement from Wayne Lane that matches Steak & Shake's access point as shown on their site plan, and 2) that the plat reflects the building setback for Lot 3R as being measured from the south row line of Wayne Lane. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 6. PS 2000-20 R1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY STEAK AND SHAKE RESTAURANTS FOR A REVISION TO THE APPROVED HOME DEPOT SITE PLAN LOCATED AT 6413 PRECINCT LINE ROAD (1.08 ACRES). APPROVED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. This building is less than 10,000 sq. ft. so it doesn't have to meet the architectural standards. The site has two access points, one from Wayne Lane on the north and the other a cross-access easement from the adjacent CVS Pharmacy to the south. The site has no direct access to Precinct Line Road. Their landscaping exceeds requirements for Steak & Shake. Fifteen foot landscape setback along Wayne Lane splits ownership. This raises a question as to who is ultimately responsible for maintenance of this area. Staff would like notation of who will install and maintain the irrigation, maintenance and landscaping. Building materials consist primarily of brick; however, the building elevations indicate the possible use of metal panels at each corner of the building. Staff recommends approval subject to the landscaping maintenance. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. Jeff Green, CEI Engineering, 12300 Ford Rd., #110, Dallas, TX 75234 represents the owner in this case. Jeff Green stated that Home Depot was going to have a sign easement on the south side of Wayne Lane but has now included this area as part of their lot. He asked permission to be responsible for the 5' landscaping on their lot only. Page 3 06127/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Schopper suggested they take care of the agreement and language in a deed restriction. Chairman Bowen suggested they put the wording on the face of the site plan. Mr. Welch suggested that they sign a local agreement and submit it as part of their plan. Mr. Jeff Green asked the Planning and Zoning Council who is responsible for that part of the strip. Mr. Welch commented that it would be Home Depot. Mr. Schopper stated that if the strip is in front of Steak & Shake, then perhaps Steak & Shake would want to be in control of how it looks. Mr. Welch suggested revising the site plan with a 10' differential. Mr. Jeff Green said they would revise the building line and put a note on both the site and landscape plans noting who is responsible. Mike Clark, Winkleman & Associates, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza, #100, Dallas, TX 75230, representing Home Depot, stated that they agree to modify the lot lines, but he wanted to know who would be responsible for maintaining the landscaping. He said they would come up with a note and documentation. Mr. Welch stated that they must agree and give this letter to John Pitstick, along with the notation on the plat, prior to City Council. Mr. Pitstick stated that if Home Depot and Steak and Shake don't work this out that the City will need a 15' landscape on their property. Jeff Green inquired as to where the property line starts. He wondered if the setback is from the right-of-way line or interior property line? Mr. Schopper responded that it is from the property line, which generated additional discussion with Jeff Green, which concluded when Chairman Bowen stated that this case would not go to City Council until this issue has been worked out. Chairman Bowen called for anyone in opposition on this case. There was no one and the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Schopper, seconded by Ms. Cole, motioned to approve PZ 2000-20 R 1 with the provision that Home Depot and Steak & Shake work out an agreement as to who will be responsible for landscaping and sign maintenance along the northern boundary of the site prior to going to Council. The motion carried (6-1) with Mr. Tucker voting against. Page 4 06127/02 P & Z Minutes 7. PS 2002-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 410 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE AND THE RESTRICTION OF FRONT ENTRY DRIVES IN THE R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND THE INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN A SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY LINE AND A GARAGE ENTRY IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. TABLED Planner Dave Green summarized the case. There is some concern that the current side and rear garage entry criteria for the R3 residential district is too small and that front entry garages should only be allowed behind the front building line. Staff is bringing forward changes as recommended by City Council that the minimum for R-3 change from 1600 sq. ft. to 1800 sq. ft. and the R-3 front entry permit 30' from the building line. In addition, increase entrance distance from rear and side garage entrance from 20 % to 22' to get into the garage entrances from date of adoption. Mr. Tucker suggested that this be tabled for more thorough discussion. He feels that R-3 should be dropped all together in favor of R 1 & R2, and that there should be redevelopment of in-fill areas. Mr. Nehring agreed with Mr. Tucker and asked for a work session. Chairman Bowen stated that if R-3 is dropped, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council will see an increase in Planned Development cases which will require more review and attention to detail than R-3 developments. Mr. Schopper stated that if R-3 is dropped, there might not be continued growth on the south side of the City. Mr. Tucker commented that there should be a procedure, but not an R-3 blanket across the city. Mr. Nehring commented that he thought the R-3 was eliminated several years ago. John Pitstick explained that it has been a policy established by the Planning & Zoning Commission to not grant new R-3 zoning except with a Planned Development that brings back increases in dwelling unit sizes. Mr. Welch suggested that additional landscaping be required to control the building standards. In-fill tracts may require smaller lots. He recommended postponing this for further review. Page 5 06127/02 P & Z Minutes Mr. Pitstick commented that on the north and south end of the City there is some land left that could be zoned office or converted to R-3. He asked the Planning & Zoning Commission if they want to allow 65' lots and add landscaping, architectural, etc. with zoning requests. Five-acre to 10-acre tracts that were in-fill could have special conditions placed on them. Mr. Nehring agreed with Mr. Pitstick's suggestion to add stipulations. Mr. Pitstick added that aesthetic or architectural features could be required. Mr. Welch suggested that they set a requirement that the applicant meet at least 3 of 6 requirements to receive approval. Ms. Cole asked if increasing the distance from 20.5 to 22 ft. could be approved or would that item also need to be postponed? Mr. Pitstick stated that the rear entry in the back of the houses needs a full 22-ft., but he would rather consider all the changes at the same time. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak, and the Chairman closed the public hearing. There were no questions or comments and the Chairman called for a motion. Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, motioned to table PZ 2002-16 until further notice. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 8. ADJOURNMENT As there was no other business, the Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. Chairman Secretary ~ ¡t/~ ed Nehring Page 6 06127/02 P & Z Minutes