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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 2000-01-13 Minutes Draft Copy MINUTES OF THE PRE-SESSION MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 13, 20006:15 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 6: 15 PM. PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Doug Blue Joe Tolbert James Laubacher Tim Welch Ron Lueck Richard Davis CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Recording Secy Asst PW Dir Staff Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Mark Johnson Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare Staff presented a brief summary of the following cases: PS 99-33 Proposed Amendments to Subdivision Regulations PS 99-37 Final Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Silverado Addition PS 99-29 Replat of Lots 2R2 and 3R3, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition PZ 99-26 Proposed Zoning Change on Lot 3R3, Block 2, Walker Branch PZ 99-27 Request for SUP on Lot 6, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition PZ 99-34 Site Plan Review on Lots 2R, 3 & 4, Block 1, Davis-North Tarrant PZ 00-01 Site Plan Approval on Lot 1, Block 1, Eaton Addition The Commission, after a few brief questions on each item, closed the Pre- Session Meeting and retired to the City Council Chambers to begin the Regular Meeting. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 Draft Copy MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JANUARY 13, 2000 -7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Doug Blue Joe Tolbert James Laubacher Tim Welch Ron Lueck Richard Davis CITY STAFF Planning Director Planner Recording Secy Asst PW Dir Staff Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Mark Johnson Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 9,1999 MEETING. APPROVED Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve the minutes of December 9, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 2 Draft Copy 4. PS 99-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 3, REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 355, MASONRY SCREENING WALL REQUIREMENTS (SEMI-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT) AND ARTICLE 13, DEFINITIONS AND ANY OTHER ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS. TABLED Because the Consultant has not been able to complete the creation of a cross section of a street ROW so the Subdivision Regulations would direct how landscaping would be installed, Ms. Ratcliff requested the Commission to table this item until February 10, 2000. Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to Table PS 99-33 until the February 10, 2000 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 3 Draft Copy 5. PS 99-37 CONSIDER REQUEST OF SKYLINE NORSTAR USA L.P., FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, SIL VERADO ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT HARWOOD ROAD AND IS THE SITE FOR PHASE II OF SILVERADO APARTMENTS AS APPROVED UNDER PD-25. APPROVED Skyline Norstar has submitted a Final Plat of the Silverado Addition, Lot 2, Block 1. The proposed Final Plat is for 13.205 acres zoned PD-25 and approved for multi-family development. It is to be developed under the recently approved site plan for Phase II of the Silverado Apartments. The property is directly adjacent to single family residential properties (zoned R- 3) to the west, which front Colorado Boulevard. The applicant is providing a six- foot tall masonry screening wall and 15-foot wide landscaped buffer. The Staff Engineer has recommended that this plat not be forwarded to City Council until all necessary drainage easements are noted on the plat. Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve PS 99-37 with the condition that it not be forwarded to City Council before the plat is corrected per the Public Works memo, dated January 3, 2000. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PS 99-37 subject to engineer's comments and provided it is not forwarded to City Council until all necessary drainage easements are noted on the plat. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 4 Draft Copy 6. PZ 99-29 CONSIDER REQUEST OF RACETRAC PETROLEUM, INC. TO REPLA T LOTS 2R2 AND 3R3, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION, INTO LOTS 2R2R AND 3R3R, AND CREATING LOT 6. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCA TED AT 8707 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY. APPROVED Race Trac Petroleum, Inc. is requesting to replat Lots 2R2 and 3R3, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition into Lots 2R2R and 3R3R and creating Lot 6 which would contain 1.24 acres. This plat application was tabled at the December meeting due to major issues associated with the Grading Plan that the applicant had not been able to resolve in time. The outstanding issues included: 1. OFF SITE EASEMENTS A notarized letter of permission from affected property owners needs to be obtained for all offsite grading. The letter shall describe the limits of off-site grading or reference a dated grading plan sheet. 2. OFF SITE DISCHARGE Lot 6 is shown to discharge to lot 2R2R. A notarized letter of permission from the owner of Lot 2R2R is required. Since then, letters have been provided from the adjacent property owner accepting runoff from the site and providing a temporary grading easement. The Staff Engineer has recommended that this plat not be forwarded to City Council until a vacation of easement form has been provided. Staff recommends the P&Z approve PS 99-29 provided the plat not be forwarded to City Council before the vacation of easement form is provided. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PS 99-29, subject to engineer's comments and provided the plat doesn't go to the City Council until a Vacation of Easement form has been provided to the staff of Public Works. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 5 Draft Copy 7. PZ 99-26 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RACE TRAC PETROLEUM, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON A PORTION OF LOT 3R3, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION FROM OC-OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL TO C1-COMMERCIAL. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY. APPROVED Race Trac Petroleum, Inc. is requesting a Zoning Change on a portion of lot 3R3, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition from OC Outdoor Commercial to C1 Commercial As it is currently zoned, the proposed Lot 6 would be half OC Outdoor Commercial and half C1 Commercial. The change would zone all of Lot 6 to C 1 Commercial. The proposed Lot 6 is also divided in two by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The portion zoned C1 Commercial is designated High Density Residential and the portion zoned OC Outdoor Commercial is designated Low Density Residential. All of the recreational uses in this vicinity including Mountasia and NRH20 are designated Low Density Residential by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff recommends approval of PZ 99-26. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked the applicant forward. Mr. Paul Padilla, TransSystems, presented this request, stating he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Davis, moved to approve PS 99-26. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 6 Draft Copy 8. PZ 99-27 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RACE TRAC PETROLEUM, INC FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE STORE ON PROPERTY ZONED C1-COMMERCIAL. THE SUBJECT PARCEL IS PROPOSED LOT 6, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION AND IS LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY. TABLED Race Trac Petroleum, Inc. is requesting a Special Use Permit on Lot 6, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition for a convenience store on property proposed to be totally zoned to C 1-Commercial. Mr. Johnson explained that access to the site is provided by a single approach that will be shared with future development to the west. An 18-foot ingress/egress easement is dedicated to provide access to any future development to the rear of the site. There are 18 parking spaces provided; only 16 are required. There are 20 fueling spaces located under the canopy. The 25' fire lane provides adequate access for fire response to the site and the building. The applicant has provided a total 30-foot landscaped setback from the property line along Grapevine highway. There are two landscaped islands extending into the paved area that are planted with Cedar Elm Trees. The site is in compliance with the Landscape Regulations including parking lot screening and landscape percentage, 15% is required and 29% has been provided. Staff recommends approval of PZ 99-26. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. Mr. Paul Padilla, TransSystems, presented request, stating he would answer any questions the Commissioners may have. Mr. Davis asked why the proposed parking lot landscaping is only 1/3 of what is required. Mr. Padilla explained that the landscape calculations do not include the open green space on the portion of the lot, which will remain undeveloped. After much discussion regarding the proposed landscape, Ms. Ratcliff stated that the calculations shown on the landscape plan presented are not accurate, explaining that the square footage of parking area shown is too large. She believes the applicant can easily revise the plan. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 7 Draft Copy Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to Table PZ 99-27 until the January 27, 2000 meeting, allowing the applicant time to revise the landscape plan. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 8 Draft Copy 9. PZ 99-34 CONSIDER THE SITE PLAN REVIEW OF LOTS 2R, 3 & 4, BLOCK 1, DA VIS- NORTH TARRANT PARKIWAY ADDITION - THORN BRIDGE CROSSING AND ZONED C1-COMMERCIAL. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED A THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY AND DAVIS BOULEVARD IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD. APPROVED Mr. Robert Katzen of Centrefund Development Corporation has submitted a site plan review for a commercial development within 200 feet of a residential zoning district. The applicant is proposing to develop a shopping center called Thornbridge Crossing on lots 2R, 3 and 4, Block 1, Davis-North Tarrant Parkway Addition. The three lots contain 15.39 acres. The Thornbridge Crossing development is proposed to be developed at this time with three buildings. The three buildings have a total square footage of 96,337 square feet, which covers 14.37% of the site. The major anchor tenant is Tom Thumb, which is proposed to be built on Lot 3. Lots 2 and 4 are only being partially developed at this time. The applicant is providing 462 spaces for the entire site, 386 spaces are required, which is 76 spaces more than required. The applicant is providing 36% of the entire site as landscaping at this time. As lots 2 and 4 are developed this will be reduced but will be required to meet the minimum of 15% of each lot. Lot 3 is also proposed to be developed with a gas station towards Davis Boulevard and a drive-through pharmacy along the northern side of the Tom Thumb building. The applicant will be providing a turn around for the pharmacy to prevent the general public from using the truck access driveway at the rear of the development to access the pharmacy. The applicant submitted the application on October 25, 1999 and is not subject to the amendments requiring offset facades, nor the revised landscape ordinance requirements for 15 foot landscaped front yard and the15 foot buffer yard adjacent to single family development. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the site plan of PZ 99-34 for Lots 2R, 3 and 4, Block 1, Davis-North Tarrant Parkway Addition in the 8400 Block of Davis Boulevard with the following conditions: · To remove the 16 parking spaces at the rear of Lots 3 and 4, that face toward the single-family development in the Thornbridge Additions. · To relocate the dumpster locations shown at the rear of Lot 4 closer to Lot 3, so they will be further from the single-family residential area. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 9 Draft Copy Mr. Robert Katzen, Centerfund Development presented this request, stating he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Responding to a question, Mr. Katzen stated that the building lights in the rear will be shielded with an 8' wall, with heavy trees in addition to that. The lamps are also contain a shield. The Commissioners were concerned about the lights at the rear of the proposed facility shining over into the already developed residential area. Mr. Scott Spear, architect for the development, stated that no light would shine into adjacent property. He explained the fixtures are designed to reflect the light down; not out. He stated that all the lighting in the rear of the building would be attached to the building, at a height no greater than 18 - 20 feet. There will be no pole lights in the rear of the complex. Mr. Welch was concerned about the 30' pole lights behind the lots at the south of the tract. He asked what illumination they would have. Mr. Katzen stated that the 30' pole at the south portion of the property would be controlled by the property management. He explained that the height could be reduced; however, the lower the pole, the more lights are required. He stated that he has no problem reducing the height of the pole lights. Mr. Tolbert was concerned with the 16 parking spaces proposed in the rear of the building. Mr. Katzen stated that those 16 parking spaces were added as a convenience for employees and they could easily be eliminated. Mr. Wally Strangemen, Tom Thumb stated that normal deliveries for the grocery store are between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.; however delivery schedules can be arranged. Responding to a question, Kevin Miller stated that Public Works has no concern regarding the traffic impact this development could have on Davis Blvd. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PZ 99-34 provided the 16 rear parking spaces are eliminated, the pole lights that are just north of Lots 8, 9 & 10 are reduced in height and the dumpster locations remain as shown. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 10 Draft Copy 10. PZ 2000-01 CONSIDER REQUEST OF JOE WADE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EATON ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HARMONSON ROAD AND RUFE SNOW DRIVE. APPROVED Mr. Joe Wade has submitted a request for Site Plan Approval of a commercial development on property known as Lot 1, Block 1, Eaton Addition. This Property is Located at the SWC of Harmonson Road and Rufe Snow Drive. The lot has 550 feet of frontage on Harmonson Road and is only 105 feet deep. A 7.5-foot utility easement is located in the rear. Once parking and a maneuvering lane are added, the buildable depth is less than 40 feet. The long and narrow configuration of the parcel creates an awkward site plan. Mr. Wade has requested and obtained from the Landscape Review Board (City Council), a variance from the landscape regulations to allow a five-foot landscaped setback from Harmonson Road instead of the required 15-foot setback. By granting the variance to allow a five-foot landscape setback, a building depth of fifty feet is possible. As Harmonson Road is currently constructed, there is a 10-foot grassy area and sidewalk between the property line and the curb. This would provide a 15-foot total buffer from Harmonson. The applicant is providing 5,486 S.F. of landscaped area where 8,660 s.f. is needed to meet the 15% landscaped area requirement. To satisfy the requirement, they have utilized landscape credits by providing extra trees on the Rufe Snow frontage. The applicant has worked diligently with staff to see that the site meets all other requirements of the landscape regulations. A dumpster, pavement, and parking for this development is shown located on the small adjacent tract to the west. The applicant has stated that this has been arranged through an informal agreement with the property owner. Because the tract is undeveloped, the parking and dumpster would be considered a primary use of the tract and is not permitted. Staff recommends the dumpster be relocated to the primary parcel. Staff recommends the P&Z approve PZ 00-01 with the condition that all proposed development on the adjacent tract to the west is removed from the site plan and that the new location of the dumpster be reviewed and approved by staff. Joe Wade presented this request, explaining that relocation of the dumpsters would not be a problem; however, he feels certain that the owner of the adjacent P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 11 Draft Copy property would be willing to execute a Perpetual Easement Agreement for the location of the dumpster. Ms. Ratcliff stated that parking and dumpster locations as proposed are prohibited as the ordinance is written. Accessory uses must have a principle use. Responding to a question, Mr. Wade stated that he would not be opposed to shifting all the buildings west, which would allow 1S' at the east property line - which would be more than enough room to house a dumpster. Additionally, he stated that the exterior façade proposed is similar to stucco. Mr. Davis was familiar with the proposed product and stated that it was his experience that this type material had a tendency to peal. He would prefer brick or cut stone. Additionally, Mr. Davis stated that he did not want the landscaping rearranged since Mr. Wade had already been granted a variance to the required landscaping. Ms. Ratcliff suggested the buildings 1 & 2 could be shifted to allow room between them for the dumpster location. Mr. Tolbert would like to see this item tabled for two weeks and let the applicant redesign the site plan. He doesn't believe the Commission or staff should reinvent the wheel. Responding to a question, Mr. Wade stated that while he doesn't have a problem with moving the two eastern buildings over S', he would like a chance to think about it before actually saying yes. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PZ 00-01, provided the dumpster location is moved either to the southwest corner or between buildings 2 & 3, which would require the shifting of the buildings east and west as necessary, and also that cut stone or brick is used on the east elevation of building 1. Additionally the offsite parking is to be removed from the site plan. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - 1. Messrs. Bowen, Davis, Laubacher, Lueck & Welch were in favor of this request. Mr. Tolbert was opposed. P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 12 Draft Copy 11. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION & REPORTS There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. -:r:d /!/~\l Secretary, Ted Nehring P & Z Minutes January 13, 2000 13 01/27/2000 15:24 9727028047 US REST DEVELOPMENT PAGE 01 U 5 .~'¡""1'1I~".1"~.. I 1.&II~"-·]:I:r~.III__'" INC. ~40 INWOOD RD.. STE. 200 USV ~1. , DALLAS. TEXAS 75244 e ...{§c '1;'- ONE 972-387·1487 !\ïV ª'" .$'~AX 972-702-8047 æ'j¡ I t '- ~~ (P~ JAN 2 7 ?OOO ~ VIA FACSIMILE; 817427-6303 '~Þ. \~ ~, -.\.'ò .. 'Zl¡j IAIC.'nc="'~'P)/' .~. ~--.r-:- . -, f ~, 1& '. January 27,2000 '~ ..- (f) jAN ,- ~. ¿~~t Valerie Taylor City of North Richland Hills P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas RE: SUP Application and P&Z Hearing Dear Valerie: Per our phone conversation this afternoon, I respectfully request that, due to the inclimate weather, you table our application before the P&Z Committee tonight. I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause the city. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, J. Scott Ballard Manager, Design and Construction Case #: PZ 99-46 U.S. RESTAURANTS PROPERTIES, INC. ~ r 1 (XŒ g Z IVr I, I :alABar ~d Procedure to ReSDond: As a Property Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract or an interested citi~q;ppro~~ (protest) and/or (have the following comments): Print Name: .:::::r Pt WI E:$ MA t;eu~ Print Address, or Lot, Block and Subdivision: Signature: ~ ~ Direct questions and mail responses to: ~/' Ðw. fo' P,L\Jo. 3,)~" o,,+-.:rP ~~ ~ ¡z.¡a) '711ø..-u ~~k ~VC" ~-n-~l.{() - :3 2 'Z.Cf I --- Phone No.: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills, Texas 7301 N E Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Telephone: (817) 427-6300 Fax: (817) 427-6303 \\NRH_ CITY _ HALL2\ VOL I \DA T A \PZ\Property Owner Notificatin\PZ 99-46-U5 Restaurant Properties. doc REC'D JAN 2 6 2000 Case #: PZ 99-47 FIRST CHOICE CAR WASH Procedure to ReSDond: As a Property Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract or an interested citiz n, I (approve) (protest) and/or (have the following comments): Print Name: /'i\(Ã ('5 hcdJ f'^ev"r ì it- J f+a Ý lVood Gr~fe'lt)€) L +-d. Print Address, or Lot, Block and Subdivision: & 405" H- c¡,t Woo cL Rd. Signature: -;t1,().,&M( ~~ Phone No.: è), I '-f ~ g d4 - it; E;"f,S- Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Department City of North Richland Hills, Texas 7301 N E Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Telephone: (817) 427-6300 Fax: (817) 427-6404 L\Property Owner Notificatin\PZ 99-47-Property Owner Letter.doc