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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2001-09-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 7:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:10 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Don Bowen George Tucker Doug Blue Tim Welch James Laubacher Scott Turnage, Jr. Don Pultz Absent Ted Nehring -' CITY STAFF Director of Development Asst. Director of Public Works Zoning Administrator City Planner Recording Secretary John Pitstick Mike Walker Cathy Horton Dave Green Kellie Smith Chairman Don Bowen asked for a moment of silence in memory of the tragic events that happened this week. 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 9,2001 MEETING AND THE AUGUST 23, 2001 WORK SESSION. APPROVED Doug Blue, seconded by Tim Welch, motioned to approve the minutes of August 9, 2001 and the August 23,2001 work session. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Page 1 09/13/01 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 2001-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY TOM GALBREATH ON BEHALF OF DUNAWAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 7, WAL-MART ADDITION LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD, AND NORTH OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY. APPROVED City Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that the comprehensive plan update indicates retail uses for this site. The proposed plat is in conformance with this depiction and recommends approval of the final plat subject to the condition noted by Public Works regarding easements of drainage, water and sanitary sewer that need to be separated and labeled. Tim Welch questioned Assistant Director of Public Works, Mike Walker, about the final entrance to Wal-Mart and Shady Grove. Mike Walker answered that it is a right-in-right -out with no signal light. Tim Welch, seconded by Doug Blue, motioned to approve PS 2001-15, subject to Public Works comments that easements are to be identified for usage by a particular utility, such as drainage, water, or sanitary sewer. These easements need to be separated and labeled. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 5. PS 2001-25 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ROBERT BALDWIN ON BEHALF OF HOME DEPOT U.S.A. FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-R, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1 HOME DEPOT ADDITION LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD. APPROVED City Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case stating that Mr. Baldwin has submitted a replat application of the approved Lot 1, Block 1, Home Depot Addition. This replat encompasses the Home Depot site, the recently approved CVS Pharmacy site and a vacant lot. This proposal is in conformance with the subdivision rules, zoning ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to condition stated by Public Works. Cathy Horton states that building permits can be taken out after lots have been filed with the county. Chairman Don Bowen called for a motion. Page 2 09/13/01 P & Z Minutes Alternate Don Pultz abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Doug Blue, seconded by Tim Welch, motioned to approve PS 2001-20. The vote carried (6-0-1). The plat was approved subject to Public Works comments that (5) sets of plans and permit applications need to be submitted to TxDOT for proposed work in the Precinct Line right-of-way. Plans and permit applications will have to be routed through Public Works for approval signature before submittal to TxDot. 6. PZ 2001-20 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MARVIN SMITH AND C.A. SANFORD, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER M & J CONSTRUCTION, FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON .34 ACRES OF LAND FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR AN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET. APPROVED City Zoning Administrator, Cathy Horton summarized the case to be zoned from C-2 to PD for office at the intersection of SW Main Street and Snider Street. The property is now platted as three lots. Mr. Smith intends to build a 2900 square foot, single story, turn-of-the-century style office that reflects the historical characters of the "Smithfield Conservation District". This district was identified in the approved Comprehensive Plan last Spring. This is a pedestrian oriented development. Mr. Smith requests a variance ofthe front setback. Instead of the required 25' setback from the front property line. Mr. Smith requests a 22' setback, with an additional 7' roof overhang making total front setback 15'. Parking lots are tucked in the side and rear. One parking lot encroaches to landscape setbacks and no shrubs are shown to screen the parking spaces. Mr. Smith needs to designate handicap setbacks and to identify proposed signs. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. C.A. Sanford, representing Mr. Marvin Smith explained there would be no signs on the building. Only one on the corner of the building and one built into the concrete structure above entryway. He explained the proposal to the Commission. Marvin Smith, 7617 Douglas Ln., commented that this would be a family owned business. The exterior will be masonry. Cedar wood posts and a corrugated metal awning will be used and the interior will look like a 1900 restored building. The porch will be brick. The parking lot could be designed with concrete with brick pavers. He would like to replace the existing light pole with a decorative street light. He has future plans for more landscaping and streetlights. Tim Welch requested that the fire lane be removed if not needed by Fire Department. He stated that Mr. Smith should take care of that before the City Council public hearing. Page 3 09/13/01 P & Z Minutes Chairman Don Bowen read a phone message from Evelyn Farhood, 7921 Main Street who called in favor of PZ 2001-20. Also a comment card was found after the P & Z meeting from Ted Murday, 3001 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137, in favor of PS 2001-25. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing and called for comments from P& Z members. Tim Welch commented that this proposal sets a positive tone for future development of this area. Chairman Don Bowen agreed. Chairman Don Bowen called for a motion. Tim Welch, seconded by George Tucker, motioned to approve PZ 2001-20 subject to the following variances with a reduction of the 25' setback to an approximate 22' front setback. Additionally a 7' roof encroachment was approved to occur into the front yard. Total front setback is 15'. A condition of site plan approval should be contingent to the Thoroughfare Plan being amended to change the status of Main Street and to reduce right-of-way requirements. A reduction of 15' landscape setback on Snider Street. The allowance of uses of non-masonry material such as wood, and corrugated metal roof overhang and that any ground or wall signs should be consistent with city ordinances also the fire lane should be reviewed by the Fire Department and shown according to their comments. An ADA parking place should also be shown. The vote carried (7-0) u~animously. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. §:mao~ Don Bowen Secretary 1-;) ¡t/~ Ted Nehring . Page 4 09/13/01 P & Z Minutes