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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2000-10-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 12, 2000 7:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Doug Blue at 7:05 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice Chairman Doug Blue James Laubacher Richard Davis Tim Welch Ron Lueck ABSENT Don Bowen Ted Nehring CITY STAFF Development Dir. Planner Ass't Public Works Dir. John Pitstick Adam Miles Mike Curtis 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 APPROVED Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Lueck moved to approve the minutes of September 28, the motion carried unanimously (5-0). Page 1 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 4. PS-2000-39 CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, TOWNE OAKS ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY LARRY THOMAS. THIS 1.006 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE. APPROVED Warner Williams came forward representing Larry Thomas and explained the request. After discussion, the' chair entertained a motion. Mr. Davis moved for approval with engineering comments. Mr. Welch seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 2 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 5. PS-2000-20 CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 16, BLOCK 5, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY MARIE MELBOURNE. THIS 0.603ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 7613 BUCK STREET. APPROVED Bill Melbourne came forward and explained the request. Mr. Melbourne said that he was aware that the proposed plat did not have adequate fire service with a 2 inch water line. He said he and his wife would sign a hold harmless waiver from fire liability until the City was able to build a 6 inch water main in front of his lot. He also stated that he would sign a covenant for constructing a future sidewalk on this lot. The chair entertained a motion. Mr. Lueck made a motion to recommend approval of this request as stated by Mr. Melbourne. Mr. Laubacher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 3 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 6. PS-2000-40 CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, JACKSON HEIGHTS ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH. THIS 4.60 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 6649 PRECINCT LINE ROAD. APPROVED Mr. Robert Remsey came forward and explained the request to plat the property for the purpose of constructing a new church for the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Welch asked if the church had obtained the necessary offsite drainage approval from the property to the west. Mr. Remsey stated that most of the development of the church would be on the front or east portion of the lot and they were looking at alternative drainage if they could not acquire runoff approval from the properties to the west. After additional discussion, the Chair entertained a motion. Mr. Welch moved for approval with the stipulation that offsite drainage approval from the property to the west be acquired prior to submittal to the City Council. Mr. Davis seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 4 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 7. 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. DENIED Ms. Brenda McDonald, Attorney, came forward and addressed the Commission concerning the request. Ms. McDonald said the site plan reflected the movement of the convenience store to the north away from the residential properties. Ms. McDonald stated that QuikTrip had revised the site plan to reflect an alternative hike and bike trail around the proposed QuikTrip. She stated that additional landscaping was added to the rear of the building and was willing to add evergreen scrubs and crepe myrtles on the south side of the lot to provide screening from adjacent residences. Ms. McDonald stated that she was willing to meet all requirements with the exception of the need for two driveways into the site and introduced Wayne Curfees, Traffic Consultant for Kimley Horn. Mr. Curfees explained the new Traffic Impact Analysis and 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. The Chairman asked for comments from anyone that was opposed to the request. Six area residents came forward speaking in opposition to the proposed QuikTrip. Mr. Gary Trazenski of 7825 Emerald Hills spoke in opposition with concerns about traffic and not wanting another convenience store in the area. Dave Conti of 5621 Galway had concerns over too many convenience stores in the area and stated concerns over drainage and environmental issues. Ms. Izella Gunter of 5625 Galway had concerns over drainage and the lights shining down on her neighborhood. Arlena Reaves of 7805 Emerald Hills spoke in opposition with concerns over lights shining in her yard and the proximity of storage tanks to the neighborhood. Ms. Reaves also presented a petition in opposition with 16 names from the surrounding neighborhood. 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. Billy Thomas spoke in general opposition to the QuikTrip request. Page 5 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 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 and she called on Steven Walker of QuikTrip to address general safety concerns with handling gasoline sales. Ms. McDonald stated that the QuikTrip site would have to have two entrances to function properly. After discussion, the Chair entertained a motion. Mr. Davis moved to approve the Special Use Permit for QuikTrip with the following stipulations: 1) the landscape plan be amended to add 9 crepe myrtles on the south side of the parking lot; 2) the masonry screening wall be the same building materials as the building; 3) the grading of the site be subject to the final plat addressing all engineering concerns; 4) QuikTrip have the option to construct an extension to the hike and bike trail around the building; 5) all light poles be no more than 15 feet high; 6) all fuel deliveries be from 6 am to 3 pm; 7) the remainder of the site outside the QuikTrip convenience store be zoned for Office. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of (2-3). Ron Lueck, Doug Blue and James Laubacher voted against the motion. It was a consensus of the P&Z Commission that the site plan for the convenience store at this location was not a good land use. 9. Page 6 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes 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 8:45 p.m. Page 7 10/14/00 P & Z Minutes