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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 2001-05-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 10, 2001 7:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen Ted Nehring Tim Welch James Laubacher Richard Davis Doug Blue ABSENT Ron Lueck CITY STAFF Director of Development Director of Public Works Zoning Administrator Sr. Staff Engineer Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Curtis Cathy Horton Julia Skare Lisa Juren 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 26,2001 APPROVED Richard Davis motioned, seconded by Tim Welch, to approve the minutes of April 26, 2001 with one correction on the second page, item 5, changing the wording from "pond" to "detention easement". The motion carried (4-0-2). Doug Blue and Ted Nehring abstained. Page 1 5/10/01 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 2001-01 CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BOATMAN ADDITION REQUESTED BY EARNEST HEDGECOTH ON 1.96 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD. APPROVED City Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case. The property is zoned R-2 residential, and complies with both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance with the exception of the engineer's comments from the Public Works Department. Mr. Nehring motioned, seconded by Mr. Blue, to approve PS 2001-01 subject to engineer's comments. The motion carried (6-0). 5. PS 2001-06 CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1- 7, BLOCK 2, OAK HILLS NORTH ADDITION REQUESTED BY EARNEST HEDGECOTH ON 5.76 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF RUMFIELD ROAD AND SPRING OAK DRIVE. APPROVED Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case. The property is zoned R-2 residential, and complies with both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. The Public Works department has the following comments concerning the plat which need to be addressed with the Final Plat submittal: 1.) A complete set of construction plans for the extension of Spring Oaks Drive from the south property line of Lot 11 to Rumfield Road. 2.) All water, sewer and storm drain improvements need to be contained within an easement for those improvements. Storm drain easements located within the TXU easement will need the written permission from TXU. 3.) A copy of the metes and bounds description and exhibit for the off-site sewer easement is required with the Final Plat submittal. The signed easement will need to be obtained prior to the Final Plat being submitted for P & Z consideration. Staff recommended approval of the final plat subject to the Public Works comments. Richard Davis and Chairman Bowen asked about the east side TXU easement parcel that has been dedicated to the City and what the intention for use may be. Mike Curtis suggested a trail may be an option. Page 2 5/10/01 P & Z Minutes Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2001-06. The motion carried (6-0). 6. PZ 2001-05 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM LAWRENCE CATES AND ASSOCIATES FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A WALGREEN'S PHARMACY LOCATED AT THE SE CORNER OF DAVIS AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD. APPROVED Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case stating the property as being zoned C-1 Commercial. Lawrence Cates & Associates submitted a request for Site Plan Approval of a Walgreen's Pharmacy with drive through located within 200 feet of residentially zoned properties. Public Works has a concern about the right-in/right out approach and sidewalk locations in that the current configuration does not match the latest plans submitted by Washington & Associates. This will be subject to staff approval. Planning stated that a minimum 8" of masonry materials are required on all sides of the monument sign message board, and a re-plat of the site is necessary and will need to be approved and filed with the county prior to permits being issued for the project. Staff recommended approval subject to the comments from the Public Works and Planning Departments. Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Blue, motioned to approve PZ 2001-05 subject to the staff comments. The motion carried (6-0). Page 3 5/10/01 P & Z Minutes 7. PZ 2001-06 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JAMES M. WILSON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP DISPLAY AREA AT 4507 SUSAN LEE LANE. DENIED Cathy Horton gave a brief summary of the case stating Mr. James Wilson has submitted an application for a planned development at 4705 Susan Lee Lane. The site will be utilized as an expanded display area for the adjacent Huggins Honda Dealership which currently has 6 developed acres of property to the west. The single-family residential structure currently on the site will be removed and the adjacent vehicle display area will be expanded in its place. Variances under this Planned Development site plan include: 1.) No landscape buffer along the northern property line, 2.) Five foot landscape setback along Susan Lee Lane frontage, and 3.) Five and a half percent of the lot to be landscaped. Prior to the agenda being delivered to the commission, staff received several letters of opposition to this request. Among those speaking in favor was Ron Huggins of Huggins Honda. He has proposed to extend landscaping beyond what the plan reflects and asked that the request by Mr. Wilson be approved. James Wilson, owner of property located at 4507 Susan Lee, has moved from this address due to the encroachment of the commercial business and the expansion of NE Loop 820. He stated that the noise and lighting are intolerable. He asked that this request be approved so that he may sell to Mr. Huggins for the expansion. Those in opposition were: John Colby residing at 5001 Mockingbird in Colleyville, Texas, and owning rental property located at 4804 Susan Lee, stated that the commercial encroachment is causing a major decline in this and other neighborhoods. He suggested closing Susan Lee from NE Loop 820. Steve Hediger of 4825 Susan Lee asked the Commission to deny the request fearing the decline of the neighborhood. Starline Autry of 4800 Susan Lee asked that the commission deny the request. He is afraid that the neighborhood is going to be "pieced-out" and that the property values will go down. Eduxiges Tijenina, 4821 Susan Lee Maria and Gilberto Tijenina, 4817 Susan Lee Page 4 5/10/01 P & Z Minutes Merle Brake, 7308 Deaver Betty Trussell, 4808 Susan Lee Ann Hanes, 4812 Susan Lee Maria Burcie, 4825 Nancy Lane Jewel Garner, 4705 Nancy Lane Shirley Tiroff, 4709 Nancy Lane Lacey Wright, 4900 Nancy Lane Brandi Bosley, 4820 Nancy Lane Kim Thomas, 4824 Nancy Lane Johnny Brackett, 4800 Nancy Lane Elisa Hediger, 4825 Susan Lee Marci Foley, 4816 Susan Lee Linda Graham, 4805 Nancy Lane Chairman Bowen also recognized letters of opposition by: Billie Griffin, 4801 Susan Lee John Colby, 4804 Susan Lee Mary and Starline Autry, 4800 Susan Lee William Madsack, 4801 Nancy Lane Betty Trussell, 4808 Susan Lee Clyde Browning, 4813 Nancy Lane Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Burcie, 4825 Nancy Lane Donna Bockman, 4804 Nancy Lane William Lee, 4821 Nancy Lane Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Welch, motioned for denial of case PZ 2001-06. The motion carried (6-0). 8. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. Chairman Secretary ffr. O.~ 1;) F~ Ted Nehring Don Bowen Page 5 5/10/01 P & Z Minutes