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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2000-09-28 Minutes r _ .' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 7:00PM 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 James Laubacher Richard Davis Tim Welch Ron Lueck ABSENT Doug Blue Ted Nehring CITY STAFF Development Dir. Planner Ass't Public Works Dir. Staff Engineer John Pitstick Adam Miles Mike Curtis Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 APPROVED Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Davis moved to approve the minutes of September 14, the motion carried unanimously (5-0). Page 1 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes 4. PS-2000-15 CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3, BLOCK 1, MALONEY ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY JOHN MALONEY. THIS 2.421 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED IN THE 7100 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE. APPROVED John Maloney came forward and explained the request. After discussion, the chair entertained a motion. Mr. Davis moved for approval. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 2 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes 5. PS-2000-33 CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD CORNERS ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY PROPERTY CLOSING, LRD, REPRESENTED BY WASHINGTON & ASSOCIATES. THIS 8.44 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS AND MID CITIES BOULEVARD. TABLED Adam Miles, Planner recommended that this preliminary plat be tabled until all items were properly presented to staff. The primary concerns were the need for a traffic impact analysis to be received and reviewed prior to Planning & Zoning Commission consideration. The chair entertained a motion. Mr. Lueck made a motion to table this request until staff received all submittals. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 3 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes ,. .,_.._..~~-.,~-~-,,--_._-~-_.,>-,~-~,~~--~---.._--, 6. PS-2000-43 CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, T APP II ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY ZONE SYSTEMS, INC., THIS 21.33 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 5201 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. APPROVED Peter Kavanaugh of Zone Systems Inc. came forward and explained the request to replat property for the purpose of adding land for a parking lot on the west side of what is currently the Richland Pointe Business Center. Mr. Kavanaugh also requested the waiver of sidewalk requirements on this plat. Mr. Davis questioned the need for the waiver of sidewalks and expressed the need to be consistent in requiring sidewalks. After discussion by the members it was decided to recommend approval of a new sidewalk in front of the new parking lot area that would tie into the Richland Pointe Business Center driveway. After additional discussion, the Chair entertained a motion. Mr. Davis moved for approval with the stipulation that sidewalks be required in front of the new parking lot on Combs. Mr. Laubacher seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 4 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes "'_.'- "."..~--~'-~--=----,-- . ,,' - .. __,< '. .'. "''''''''_'H '.. 7. PS-2000-28 CONSIDER REPLAT OF LOTS 1RA & 3R2A, BLOCK 7, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY IRVING M. GROVES, III, REPRESENTED BY SHEMWELL - CARTER RESTAURANTS (SONIC). THIS 2.31 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 5647 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. APPROVED Mr. Rod Eckern of Hagan Engineering came forward to represent the request. He explained that they were seeking approval of the plat for a Sonic Restaurant. There was discussion relating to engineering comments for an additional fire hydrant for full fire coverage of both lots and minor grading of the lot west of the Sonic site. The Chair entertained a motion. Mr. Welch moved for approval with the stipulation that all engineering comments be addressed. Mr. Davis seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 5 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes 8. PZ-2000-23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF QUICKTRIP CORPORATION, REPRESENTED BY McDONALD & ASSOCIATES, FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS SALES WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 5600 DAVIS, BEING TRACT 17J OUT OF THE W.W. WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606. TABLED Ms. Brenda McDonald, Attorney, came forward and addressed the Commission concerning the request. Ms. McDonald stated that QuikTrip was willing to meet all requirements with the exception of the need for two driveways into the site. Ms. McDonald introduced Mike Lloyd, Traffic Consultant for Kimley Horn to explain the need for a secondary entrance for QuikTrip. Several questions were asked about the driveway configuration and the amount of traffic for the proposed convenience store. Mr. Steve Walker of QuikTrip also responded to questions regarding peak hour traffic for a typical QuikTrip store. The public hearing was continued with 5 area residents speaking in opposition to the proposed QuikTrip. Mr. Dave Conti of 5621 Galway had concerns over too many convenience stores in the area. He also had drainage and environmental concerns. Mr. Gary Trazenski of 7825 Emerald Hills spoke in opposition with concerns over conflicts with the existing bicycle trail. Ms. Cristina Lopez of 7817 Emerald Hills spoke in opposition with concerns over QuikTrip being too close to residential, glaring lights and general concerns over the proposed detention pond. Arlena Reaves of 7805 Emerald Hills spoke in opposition with several concerns primarily relating to too many convenience stores in the area. Hewitt Smith also spoke in opposition as the owner of the Redgate Apartments directly west of the proposed convenience store. He had concerns over the ability to rent apartment units with the proposed convenience store. Brenda McDonald representing QuikTrip responded to concerns. She stated that QuikTrip would be willing to relocate the bike path, the lights would be shielded from the surrounding neighborhood, but QuikTrip would have to have two entrances to the site. After discussion, the Chair entertained a motion. Mr. Davis moved to table the zoning request to Thursday, October 12, 2000. Mr. Laubacher seconded. The motion passed (4-1). Don Bowen voting against the motion. It was a general consensus that QuikTrip bring back a site plan fully addressing and clarifying signs, landscaping, masonry calculations, staff review of the traffic impact analysis, the need for 2 entryways, grading and elevations change, lighting and relocating the bicycle trail. Page 6 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 10. OTHER BUSINESS Staff recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourn to the briefing room to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 11. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. g;aQ~ Don Bowen Page 7 9/28/00 P & Z Minutes