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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2001-02-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HillS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 8,2001 7:00 P.M. 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 Richard Davis James Laubacher Tim Welch Ron Lueck ABSENT Ted Nehring Doug Blue CITY STAFF Director of Development Assistant Director-Public Works Staff Engineer-Public Works Zoning Administrator Office Coordinator Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Julia Skare Cathy Horton Carolyn Huggins Micah Johnson 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 2001 APPROVED Mr. James Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Tim Welch, motioned to approve the minutes of January 11, 2001. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. PZ 2000-48 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF H. KEITH BERTELSEN FOR ZONING CHANGE FROM R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, ON LOTS 12, 13, 14 AND 15, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES AND ADDRESSED AS 9229 MARTIN DRIVE AND 6425 PRECINCT LINE ROAD. APPROVED Keith Bertelsen, the owner of Lot 15 (as well as Lots 16 & 17) was present representing himself as well as the Rosenbergers of Mission, Texas, who is the owners of Lots 12, 13 and 14. Mr. Bertelsen explained that the surrounding areas are zoned commercial and he and the Rosenbergers would like to rezone their property as commercial. Mr. Welch asked the applicant if he was aware of the limitation of access to Precinct Line for these lots. Additional curb cuts probably would not be allowed. Mr. Bertelsen understands that there will be somewhat limited access. Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and asked for comments from the Commission members. Mr. Lueck requested clarification of what is allowed in C1 Zoning. John Pitstick explained that C1 Zoning allows typical retail trade, personal business services establishments and offices. Anything from a grocery store to fast food would be allowed in this area. Mr. Lueck asked if this was in line with proposed plans and John Pitstick confirmed that this zoning change request follows both the existing comprehensive land use plan as well as the proposed comprehensive land use plan. Mr. Davis followed up on Mr. Welch's comments regarding limitation of access. Development of this corner will require cooperation of how the new lot lines would accommodate users, and Mr. Davis stressed that curb cuts and shared access with Home Depot should be carefully considered. Mr. Bertelsen said that he is aware of the need for careful consideration of these issues. He explained that at the moment he is talking to someone who may be interested in the whole corner, all lots, which would eliminate the access on Martin Road off the Rosenbergers property, moving the access to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Davis suggested he buys Lots 10 and 11 and square up the property. Mr. Bertelsen said those lots are for sale, as are Lots 8 and 9, but those lots were not bought and enjoined with this zoning change request because there are back taxes owed on Lot 11 which prevented contiguous grouping of those lots to Lots 12 through 15. Chairman Bowen closed the public hearing and entertained comments or a motion. Mr. Davis, stating that since the request does fall into the guidelines of the existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan, made a motion for approval of PZ 2000-48. Mr. Lueck seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). 5. PZ 2001-01 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF LOUIS MCCRORY FOR ZONING CHANGE FROM R1S SPECIAL FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ON LOT 1 R, BLOCK 1, MORGAN MEADOWS AND ADDRESSED AS 6924 LITTLE RANCH ROAD. APPROVED Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Stembridge & Volt, 1701 Oakwood Street, Haltom City, Texas, spoke on behalf of Mr. Louis McCrory. The applicant would like to split this lot in half and is required to change the zoning from R1S to R1, in order to do so. It was also stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the application for Replat of this lot. There were no questions or comments, Chairman Bowen closes the public hearing and called for a motion. Mr. James Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Tim Welch, made a motion for approval of PZ 2001-01. The motion was carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PZ 2000-46 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RANDY SHORT FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CARWASH IN A C2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, ON LOT AR2, BLOCK 29, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION AND ADDRESSED AS 5751 DAVIS BLVD. APPROVED Joel Wilkenson representing Executive Petroleum explained the request for SUP for lot AR2. He explained that they have attempted to make this development as neighbor friendly as possible. Following the Zoning Ordinance, they have installed a 6-foot tall masonry screening wall and landscaping at the back of the lot. Mr. Lueck asked why there is a need for a sand trap. Mr. Wilkenson explained that is required to catch debris from the car wash. Mike Curtis explained that the site plan has to be reviewed and cleaned up and there are some engineering comments that have not been fully addressed. Mr. Dave Harter, 5802 Crestwood Circle East, addressed the commission in opposition of the request. He lives behind the proposed site and doesn't have any complaints with the gas station. He is concerned that the masonry-screening wall will cause his back entrance, off the easement area, to become inaccessible. He is also concerned with a fire hydrant in the easement and how the fire department will access the hydrant. Mr. Lueck pointed out that this is a utility easement and not a public access easement. Mr. Davis explained that there are hydrants on Davis Blvd. to cover this area. The applicant, Mr. Wilkerson, mentioned that the hydrant has been there since the old road was there. Mr. Curtis was asked to find out if the hydrant is intended for use and to let Mr. Harter know whether or not it is an active hydrant. Chairman Bowen explained to Mr. Harter that he eventually would lose access to his back driveway and gate. They recommended he negotiate with the owner of the property to keep his access but there isn't anything the Planning and Zoning Commission can do to guarantee him access to his back gate. Mr. Davis made a motion that PZ 2000-46 be approved subject to engineer's comments. Tim Welch seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. . " . . 8. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. John Pitstick reminded the members that on February 19 there would be a joint work session for the Planning and Zoning Commission with the City Council. 9. ADJOURNMENT T~;a¡;::ting at 7:30 p"1d ¡//~ Chairman Don Bowen Secretary Ted Nehring