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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 2000-12-14 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 2000 7:00PM 1. CAll TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7: 16 p.m. 2. ROll CAll PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen James Laubacher Tim Welch Richard Davis Doug Blue ABSENT Ted Nehring Ron Lueck CITY STAFF Director of Development Ass't Dir. - Public Works Sr. Staff Engineer Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Julia Skare Lori Gibson 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 2000 APPROVED Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Blue, made a motion to approve the minutes of November 28. The motion carried 5-0. Page 1 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes 4. PZ 2000-04 CONSIDER SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY IN A C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUESTED BY LAlLA All ON LOT 1, BLOCK 9, RICHLAND HILLS WEST ADDITION AT 3635 BONZER DR. APPROVED Jim Rutherford, 6731 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, was present representing the property owners, the Ali's. He stated that it is the Ali's intention to build a laundromat at 6559 Grapevine Highway. Discussion points: · A couple of parking spaces need to be eliminated. The Ali's are in agreement and will expand the landscaping to accommodate the additional space. · The Ali's are not sure about the sign elevation. They will agree to a monument sign if that is requested by staff. · The Ali's will contribute $20,000 to the City of North Richland Hills for materials toward construction of a 6 inch water line in Bonzer Street between Jerrell Street and Onyx Drive South. Mr. Davis made a motion that PZ 2000-04 be approved with deletion of parking spaces 11 and 6, incorporating that area in the landscaping; and a water line agreement be in place and payment as agreed at the building permit stage. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blue. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Page 2 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes --.', ... _..._--'~--^._-'~-,.._-,._"-~_.._~-~-._.~-~.,~~~--- 5. PS 2000-38 CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-58, BLOCK 1, FOREST GLENN WEST REQUESTED BY J & J NRH FAMILY PARTNERSHIP ON 21.453 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE ALEXANDER HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT #638, THE S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1266 AND THE J. C. BRADFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT #140 IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF BURSEY ROAD. APPROVED Mark Long from the engineering firm of Owen D. Long & Associates, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, was present. Discussion: · Mr. Davis wanted clarification on whether or not staff is requesting that this project be "phased." The Commission will consider approval of phasing so long as Bursey is constructed over to Smithfield as part of Phase I. If this occurs, then the rest of the project can be phased. · In order to put in the section of Bursey that is now shown across Phase 2, there is probably going to need to be some box culverts or at least some culvert pipe underneath the section of Bursey and possibly some downstream grading across the BISD property which will require letters of permission from the property owner to the north. · Mr. Blue inquired as to whether there was an issue with the paved sidewalks along Smithfield Road. There is existing asphalt, which the owners will pave with concrete, up to what they own. Mike Curtis, Assistant Director Public Works, confirmed that improvements on Smithfield would not be done until Phase II. · The applicant will be requesting a variance on setbacks. John Pitstick, Director of Development, explained that the City normally requires 72-1/2 foot width at the building line. The subdivision ordinance allows the Planning & Zoning Commission to vary the lot widths. Staff is supportive of varying lot widths on cui de sac lots 1) as long as they have a minimum 22 feet at the curb which will allow for a full driveway access and curb return, and 2) at least 66 feet width (at the tangent of the arc) at the building line (wherever the Page 3 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes setback line is) to allow for the 6 and 10 so you get a 50 foot buildable area/pad site. The 20 foot building setback cannot be waived. Mr. Welch made a motion that PS 2000-38 preliminary plat of Lots 1-58, Block 1, Forest Glenn West be approved with revision that Phase 1 will include the full extension of the half width of Bursey Road along the entire frontage, and that the cul-de-sac lots have a minimum 22 foot width at curb returns with minimum 60 feet width at the tangent point to allow maximum building space on the back of those lots. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 6. PS 2000-42 CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL ADDITION REQUESTED BY EDDIE LETT ON 5.8 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE W. C. NEWTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1182 IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD. APPROVED Edward and Mary Jane Lett, 7609 Precinct Line Road, were present. Also, Mark Long from the engineering firm of Owen D. Long was present to answer questions. Discussion points: · Ordinance calls for there to~ be drainage and public access easement. Applicant is concerned that the privacy of the weddings being held on the property will be disturbed if there is public access. A trail system, for instance, in conjunction with the master parks plan, would allow public access on this property. The property has features that are not conducive to trails. Along one side of the property, for instance, is a 20 foot drop. · The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends labeling the flood plain as a drainage easement. To be noted as "Restricted" drainage. The City of North Richland Hills will protect the right of Little Bear Creek. The City will need input from Parks Department before presentation to council. Page 4 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes · Public access to church will be on the south side of the creek. Mr. Davis made a motion that PS 2000-42 be approved with letter from Parks stating they have no future plans for public access drainage and also with the following requests. Drive approach must meet site plan. Allow waiver of additional fire hydrant. Sign covenant on sewer line. If phase 2 is put in place, sewer line will be put in by Mr. Lett. He will also be adding street lights at the entrance on next submittal. Mr. James Laubacher seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). 7. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING ARTICLE 7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS SECTION 735a, SPACING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS. WITHDRAWN Staff presented concerns over severely limiting communication towers could be grounds for a law suit. The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed several options for setbacks from both residential and major arterials. General discussion included the need for a visual map that indicated setbacks from residential and arterial rights of way to determine specific areas where communication towers would be allowed. A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Laubacher to request City Council to withdraw this item until the Planning & Zoning Commission could make a recommendation on communication tower setbacks based on a visual map. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). 8. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m. Page 5 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes ~#'~ Ted Nehring Chairman Page 6 12/14/00 P & Z Minutes