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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
APRIL 12, 2001
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
Richard Davis
Doug Blue
Ron Lueck
Ted Nehring
Tim Welch
ABSENT
James Laubacher
CITY STAFF
Director of Development
Zoning Administrator
Director of Public Works
Senior Staff Engineer
Recording Secretary
John Pitstick
Cathy Horton
Mike Curtis
Julia Skare
Micah Johnson
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2001 AND MARCH 27, 2001
APPROVED
Doug Blue made a motion to approve the minutes of March 22, 2001 and March
27,2001. Richard Davis seconded the motion. The motion was approved (6-0).
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4.
PS 2001-10
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2R1 & 3R,
BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION REQUESTED BY OWEN D. LONG ON
1.43 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS 7605 AND 7609 MID-CITIES BLVD.
APPROVED
City Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case stating
the property as being zoned as C-1 Commercial and complying with the
Subdivision Ordinance and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Richard Davis, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2001-10.
The motion carried (6-0).
5.
PS 2001-11
CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R & 4R, BLOCK
1, SMITHFIELD ADDITION REQUESTED BY DON PHIFER ON 3.9 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE 6600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD.
APPROVED
Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case stating that the property is zoned
1-2 Industrial and complies with the Subdivision Ordinance and the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Ted Nehring, seconded by Richard Davis, motioned for approval of case PS
2001-11. The motion carried (6-0).
6.
PS 2000-11
CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR A FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN EAST
ADDITION PHASE 1 BY DOUG LONG ON 45.013 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY.
APPROVED
Cathy Horton gave a brief description of the property as being zoned R-2
Residential and complying with the Subdivision Ordinance and the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, except for one particular area. The Little Bear
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Creek Committee supports the removal of the northern portion of the open space
shown on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan where single family lots are
proposed on the plat. Other issues consist of the access along North Tarrant
Parkway. Previously in 1998 the preliminary plat was approved showing 3 points
of access on North Tarrant Parkway. Also, the developer and owner will be
asking the City Council for a waiver of the escrow requirements for North Tarrant
Parkway. The developer is continuing to coordinate the development through the
Corp of Engineers and Fema. The property is exempt from the Tree
Preservation and the Park Land Dedication Ordinances. The engineer of the
property has agreed to comply with the Staff Engineering Comments before the
plat goes to the City Council.
Ron Lueck asked why the property was exempt from both ordinances. It was
stated this was due to the case submittal date of the preliminary plat.
Mr. Richard Davis, Seconded by Mr. Tim Welch, for approval of PS 2000-11 with
the stipulations as follows:
A right in, right out access is allowed no more than 75 feet to the centerline from
the northwest corner of lot 40. There should be a notation on the face of the plat
stating this access for future reference. The staff engineering comments should
be met before taking the plat forward to the City Council. The commission does
agree that the escrow money for North Tarrant Parkway should be waived.
The motion carried (6-0).
7.
CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMPREHESIVE LAND
USE PLAN FROM MARCH 27, 2001.
Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the public participation from the last
meeting, with there being 150 persons attending and 50 wishing to speak. The
main areas spoke about was the Steeple Ridge area, Martin Drive, Strummer,
Jerrie Jo, and an area on the corner of Bursey and Smithfield Road. Cathy
suggested that the Comprehensive Plan be tabled until April 26, at which time
there are hopes that a vote would be entertained. There was also mention of the
work session that would follow the meeting.
The public hearing opened with there being three citizens wishing to speak in
regards to the land on the corner of Smithfield Road and Bursey Road. Mr. Paul
Timmons, 7624 Silverleaf Drive, read a letter that he received from Councilman
Tolbert, and asked for clarification of the letter concerning re-zoning of the
property. He questioned whether or not Neighborhood Services would open the
door for Commercial development. Richard Davis informed him that there would
not be a mall going into the area much like most of the residents believe. Ron
Lueck asked what he proposed would be the best use for the land. Mr. Timmons
does not wish that the property be re-zoned to neighborhood services and asked
that it be left as single family residential. He feels that this would cause problems
with the elementary school and the proposed middle school being built. Mr. Jeff
Fuqua, 7812 Calvert Lane, wished to speak regarding this land saying that he
feels that the neighborhood services would cause a traffic issue in the housing
area. He would like to preserve the beauty on the corner lot with either single
family housing or an Adventure World type park, with the exception that there be
no soccer field type park. Richard Davis informed him that this land is not on The
Parks Plan, therefore would not be considered as a park site. Ted Nehring
asked him how he would feel if a church were built on the property. He stated
that he would prefer housing proposed to a church. Chairman Bowen mentioned
to the citizens that a church could be built on "any" property no matter what the
zoning is. Mr. John L. Martin, 7620 Silverleaf Drive, has attended the meeting in
support of his neighbors and does not wish that this property be zoned
Neighborhood Services. He does not feel that any other services are needed.
Another concerned citizen in attendance from the Bursey/Smithfield area was
Stephen Bos, 7608 Silverleaf Drive.
Tim Welch, seconded by Ron Lueck, motioned that the public hearing be closed
and that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan be tabled until the April 26,2001,
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The motion carried (6-0).
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
9.
OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Don Bowen adjourned the public hearing at 7:35 PM to the work
session to be held in the pre-council chambers and invited the citizens present to
attend.
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Secretary Ted Nehring .
Chairman Don Bowen