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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2000-04-13 Minutes ".~~.---'----"&'.-.--~----.=------- MINUTES OF THE PRE-SESSION MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 13, 2000 6:15 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 6: 15 PM. PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Doug Blue Ron Lueck Tim Welch Richard Davis James Laubacher ABSENT Joe Tolbert CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secy Asst Director PW Staff Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare Staff presented a brief summary of the following cases: PS 99-33 Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Subdivision Regulations PS 2000-05 Request of Welch Engineering for a Preliminary Plat of Lots 2 - 5, Block 1, Vista Addition. PS 2000-12 Request of Welch Engineering for a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Vista Addition PS 2000-13 Request of GSBS Batenhorst, Inc. for a Preliminary Plat of Lot 2, Block 14, Glenann Addition PZ 2000-14 Public Hearing to Consider Amending Ordinances 2317 and 2171 for the Planned Development Number 23 - Bluffs at Iron Horse PZ 2000-15 Public Hearing to Consider the Rezoning request of Bill & Marie Melbourne on Lot 16A, Block A, Hewitt Estates PZ 2000-16 Public Hearing to consider the request of Arnold Pair & Doug Henderson for a rezoning of 3.8 acres known as Lot 1A, Brentwood Estates Addition PZ 2000-17 Public Hearing to Consider the request of Wendy's International for Site Plan Approval on Lot 3, Block 1, Venture Addition. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 PZ 2000-18 Public Hearing to Consider request of Monica & Sergio Flores for a zoning change on Tract 2A28, A-146 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 April 13, 2000 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 13, 2000 - 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Doug Blue Tim Welch Richard Davis James Laubacher Ron Lueck Ted Nehring ABSENT Joe Tolbert CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secy Asst. Director PW Staff Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 23, 2000 MEETING. APPROVED - Mr.Nehring, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve the minutes of March 23, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 3 4. PS 99-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ARA TICLE 3, REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC, SECTION 355, MASONRY SCREENING WALL REQUIREMENTS (SEMI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) AND ARTICLE 13, DEFINITIONS AND ANY OTHER ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TABLED Ms. Ratcliff explained that Public Works had reviewed the proposed ordinance and had recommended several changes that had not yet been incorporated; she stated staff recommends tabling this item until the May 25, 2000 meeting. This will allow ample time for the revisions to be reviewed and incorporated. Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to Table PS 99-33 until May 25, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 4 5. PS 2000-05 REQUEST OF WELCH ENGINEERING FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 2 - 5, BLOCK 1, VISTA ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BLVD & PRECINCT LINE ROAD IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD. APPROVED Welch Engineering is proposing to preliminary plat 4 lots containing 3.973 acres, which is zoned C 1-Commercial. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Precinct Line Road and Davis Boulevard. Necessary revisions were made tot he plat as requested by Public Works and staff recommends approval of PS 2000-05 subject to the engineer's comments. Mr. Welch stated that due to personal interests, he would be abstaining for discussion and voting of this item. Mr. Davis stated that he would like to see an access easement for future reference. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PS 2000-05 subject to engineer's comments and provided an access Easement at the southwest corner of Lot 4 and southeast corner of Lot 5 is added. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - O. Mr. Welch abstained. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 5 6. PS 2000-12 CONSIDER REQUEST OF WELCH ENGINEERING FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, VISTA ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BLVD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD APPROVED Welch Engineering is proposing a final plat of one lot containing 1.3 acres, which is zoned C 1-Commercial. All of Public Works requested revisions have been made and staff recommends approval of PS 2000-12. Mr. Welch stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting of this item. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PS 2000-12. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - o. Mr. Welch abstained. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 6 7. PS 2000-13 REQUEST OF GSBS BA TENHORST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 14, GLENANN ADDITION. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED BETWEEN MID-CITIES BLVD AND MARTIN DRIVE FOR THE PIPELINE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BLVD. APPROVED Richard Williams of GS8S 8atenhorst is proposing this preliminary plat of one lot containing 17.942 acres. The property is zoned 11-Light Industrial and will have three (3) street frontages. Staff recommends approval of PS 2000-13. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Laubacher moved to approve PS 2000-13 as presented. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 7 8 PZ 2000-14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCES 2317 & 2171 FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 FOR THE MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT THE BLUFFS AT IRON HORSE ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, IRON HORSE ADDITION. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF BROWNING DRIVE, EAST OF IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE AND WEST OF THE DART RAI8LROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY APPROVED Mr. Richard Shaw has presented a request to amend Ordinance Numbers 2317 and 2171 that approved Planned Development Number 23 for Multi-family and 12-Medium Industrial uses on 31.571 acres. Mr. Bob Frank on November 22,1996 requested a zone change (PZ96-33) on the property from 12-Medium Industrial to R7-Multi Family with a waiver to the site plan requirement. According to the minutes, the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 9, 1997, considered two ordinances. Draft one proposed a straight rezoning from 12-Medium Industrial to R7-Multi Family. Draft two proposed a Planned Development that would allow both industrial and multi- family uses. The multi family use would expire after 12 months (January 31,1998) if a site plan had not been submitted. Also the developer had 6 months (July 31, 1998) to get a building permit after the site plan was approved. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to approve draft ordinance two, which was approved by City Council on January 27, 1997. City Council approved a site plan for multi-family development on June 22, 1998. Mr. Richard Shaw on June 25, 1998 requested to amend Planned Development Number 23 (PZ 98-28) to extend the time period for submitting a building perrlJit on Phase I to October 31, 1998 and for Phase II to April 30, 2000. City Council approved Ordinance Number 2317 allowing the time extension. Mr. Shaw is now submitting a request to extend the time to apply for a building permit for any or all of the property for a period of 3 years or more. Staff had drafted a proposed ordinance to extend the time period for 3 years. Included were some clarifications to be added regarding the fencing required on the east and west sides of the development and to include a statement that if the multi family dwellings had to be rebuilt in case of a casualty they would be allowed. The draft of the proposed Future Land Use Map indicates the subject property as multi family. The Commission may want to consider removing the 12-Medium P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 8 """ "~"" "-~~"-----~--"------_._-.;:-------""---- Industrial uses based on the single-family residential development west of the golf course. If the Commission wants to remove the Medium Industrial uses then the time limitation on submitting a building permit for the multi-family development should also be removed. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve PZ 2000-14 to amend Ordinance Numbers 2171 and 2317 for Planned Development No. 23 on Lot 1, Block 1, Iron Horse Addition in the 6300 Block of Browning Drive. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked the applicant forward. Mr. Richard Shaw presented this request, explaining that the architecture for Phase I has been completed and submitted and approved by the City. Revised engineering drawings should be submitted within the next 10 days and phase one construction should start right away. Mr. Shaw stated that the fencing along the golf course would be iron with brick columns to match the fencing along the residential district to the west. Mr. Shaw stated that in his original statement regarding fencing several years ago, he had stated that the brick columns would be every 10 feet - actually there will be about 35' between these columns, which will be consistent with fencing already in place. Lastly, they are requesting the fencing along the railroad track be changed from a masonry screening wall to a cement plank fence. This consists of 4 x 8 sheets of a cement product that are put on posts and elevated about 4 - 6 inches off the ground. This allows water to drain underneath it. The fence would be painted structure and only seen by this property. Mr. Shaw stated that this product is similar to Hardi-plank used just for fencing; the painting is guaranteed for 15 years. Responding to a question, Mr. Shaw stated that they are requesting a three-year extension because he believes he still needs to maintain the zoning on the lot. The consensus of the Commission was that a three-year extension was excessive. Ms. Ratcliff stated that one of Mr. Shaw's concerns is over the current building permit for Phase I expiring - the extension of time would protect this permit. Mr. Davis stated that this property will be an extremely hard tract to develop and understands the time issues; however, three years is too long. Additionally, if the lenders are concerned about rebuilding in the event of causality he doesn't have a problem with modification of language such as "rebuilding of any building to the same architectural style and materials that are originally approved" in Section 1. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 9 The Commissioners agreed that no more than 35' in distance between the brick columns would be sufficient and they all preferred a masonry screening wall along the railroad tracks; with Mr. Lueck stating that masonry fencing can be designed for runoff. Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lueck stated that he was opposed to the development in the beginning and is still opposed and will be voting against it. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PZ 2000-14 subject to the following: 1. Revise the extension dates from three years to a two-year extension. Revise the deadline for submitting any amended site plan from April 30 , 2003 to April 30, 2002 and the building permit acceptance date from July 30, 2003 to July 30, 2002 2. Accepting the wording to Section 1.a with the addition of the requirement of the same architectural style and materials as the original application. 3. Additional wording to Section 1.c shall be added stating that concrete pillars for the wrought iron fence can not exceed 35' in distance between them. 4. Revise the wording in Section 1.d. to be: The fencing abutting the railroad-right-of-way along the east side of the subject property shall be constructed of brick masonry with brick columns The motion carried with a vote of 6 - 1. Messers. Bowen, Davis, Nehring, Laubacher, Blue and Welch were in favor of this request. Mr. Lueck was opposed. Mr. Lueck stated that should this request come back for additional amendments, he wants to see a traffic study performed. Ms. Ratcliff stated that TIA's are typically a platting issue and this property is already platted. However, they could request a TIA should the applicant require an additional amendment to the ordinance. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 10 '_..._--_..~--_.._,."--_..-.__.._'-~~._""'.~._--~ 9. PZ 2000-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BILL & MARIE MELBOURNE FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON LOT 16A, BLOCK A, HEWITT ESTATES FROM AG-AGRICULTURAL TO R1-RESIDENTIAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7613 BUCK STREET. APPROVED Bill & Marie Melbourne have submitted a request to rezone approximately 22,000 square feet from AG-agricultural to R1-Single Family Residential If approved the Melbourne's will be required to replat the property. Staff recommends approval of PZ 2000-15. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked for proponents. Mr. Bill Melbourne presented this request explaining that they are planning on building a home on it. Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PZ 2000-15 as requested. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 11 10. PZ 2000-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ARNOLD PAIR & DOUG HENDERSON FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 3.8 ACRES KNOWN AS LOT 1A, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION FROM AG-AGRICULTURAL TO C1-COMMERCIAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 8501 DAVIS BLVD. APPROVED Arnold Pair and Doug Henderson are requesting a Zoning Change on 3.8 acre Lot 1A and 1C, Brentwood Estates Addition, from AG Agricultural to C1 Commercial (Located at 8501 Davis Boulevard). The C 1 Commercial District allows a variety of commercial uses including retail trade, personal business service establishments, and offices. The applicant has stated that the property would be used for a daycare center, office, and/or retail. The existing residence on the property would become a nonconforming use with this zoning change. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows that a portion of this property closest to Davis Boulevard is designated commercial and the remainder is designated low density residential. A residential use of this property would be extremely difficult due to access problems. The streets in Steeple Ridge to the north are cul-de-sac'd and could not be extended to provide access. The only access is off of Davis and through the commercially designated property. Adjacent to the north is the residential development Steeple Ridge. To the south is commercial property and the site of the proposed Summit Community Bank. Adjacent to the east is vacant C2 Commercial property. Across Davis Boulevard is the site of a proposed Wal-Mart Superstore. Staff recommends approval of a zoning change on Lot 1A and 1 C, Brentwood Estates Addition from AG Agriculture to C1 Commercial. If the commission is concerned with the C1 uses being too intense, the category could be changed to LR-Local Retail or O-Office, both of which would allow a day care use. Staff recommends approval of PZ 2000-16, explaining that if the Commission so chooses, they can approve a less intensive category, such as LR-Local Retail or o 1-0ffice. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked the applicant forward. Mr. Doug Henderson presented this request. He explained that he is the representative for Child Time. He is aware of the written opposition that has been received and asked the Commission to change his request to 01-0ffice from the C1-Commercial. He stated that the office zoning would allow the P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 12 daycare facility that they are proposing and he believes calm a lot of fear that has been voiced by the opponents from Steeple Ridge. The rear of the property has about 200 trees on it and only 3 are proposed to be removed. 65% of the rear property will be used for open space. A one-story building is proposed and will be very residential in design. All parking will be located in the front of the property. A peewee soccer field will be located in the area of the water tower and a playground will be in the very rear of the property. Chairman Bowen called for additional proponents; they included: Ms. Sally Manicapelli - 8562 Shadybrooke Ct. - stated she had sent a letter of opposition but, after meeting with Mr. Henderson and the category changed to office, she is totally in favor of this request. Additionally she stated that she has contacted several of her neighbors who were also opposed to this development and due to the change of category to 01 Office - they are in favor as well. Joseph Boyle - 8558 Kensington Ct. - is pleased with the proposed development and the amount of tree's and open space being provided. Mark Schulze - 8559 Shadybrooke Ct. - stated he had originally written a letter of opposition but after seeing the proposed development and the category change is thrilled with development. Seeing no more proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PZ 2000-16, changing the category to 01-0ffice. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 13 11. PZ 2000-17 REQUEST OF WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMMENT WITHIN 200' OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1, VENTURE ADDITION. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7835 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY APPROVED Wendy's International has submitted a request for Site Plan Approval of a restaurant and drive through located within 200 feet of residential properties. The subject parcel is known as Lot 3, Block 1, Venture Addition and is Located at 7835 Grapevine Highway. It is an out-parcel of the Home Depot Expo development and is adjacent to the existing Eckerd Drug Store. The subject parcel contains 33,280 square feet and is zoned C2 Commercial. There are 22 parking spaces required and 29 are provided. The landscape regulations require 4,992 (15%) square feet of landscaping - the applicant is providing 5,222 square feet. The 15-foot landscape setback along Grapevine Highway is satisfied. The landscape plan satisfies the remaining landscaping regulations including parking area treatments and shrub and tree requirements. Access from Grapevine Highway is shared with the existing Eckerd Drugs and additional access is provided from the Home Depot Expo parking area. The Fire Marshall has reviewed the plan and has no concerns over fire access. The building meets the 100% masonry requirement and the proposed signs meet the sign regulations. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve PZ 2000-17, site plan approval of a Wendy's Restaurant on Lot 3, Block 1, Venture Addition. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PZ 2000-17. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 14 12. PZ 2000-18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MONICA & SERGIO FLORES FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON TRACT 2A2B, A-146 FROM AG- AGRICULTURAL TO R1S-SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 8120 SAYERS LANE APPROVED Monica and Sergio Flores have submitted request to rezone two acres from AG- Agricultural to R-1-S-Special Single Family Residential. The R-1-S District requires a minimum lot size of 1 acre, minimum dwelling unit size of 2,300 square feet, and allows the keeping of livestock in a residential setting. Should the zoning be granted, the Flores will be required to submit a preliminary and final plat prior to issuance of a building permit. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve PZ 2000-18 to rezone 8120 Sayers Lane on tract 2A2B, Abstract 146 from AG-Agricultural to R- 1-S-Special Single Family Residential. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked for proponents. Mr. Sergio Flores presented his request explaining that he plans on building a home for his family. Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PZ 2000-18. The motion carried unanimously. P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 15 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 14. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS There were none. 15. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Chairman Don Bowen Secretary Ted Nehring P & Z Minutes April 13, 2000 16