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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2001-11-20 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 20,2001 AT 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 George Tucker Doug Blue Ted Nehring James Laubacher Scott Turnage, Jr. Don Pultz Tim Welch Alternate Absent CITY STAFF Asst. Director of Public Works Zoning Administrator Recording Secretary Mike Walker Cathy Horton Kellie Smith 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2001 APPROVED Doug Blue, seconded by Scott Turnage, motioned to approve the minutes of November 8,2001. The motion was approved 7-0 unanimously. 4. PS 2001-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ERNEST HEDGCOTH REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1 & LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 2, ROYAL OAKS ADDITION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF RUMFIELD ROAD AND SPRING OAK DRIVE. Page 1 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that this site is currently zoned for R2 residential. The preliminary plat was approved in May 2001. There are no issues concerning the extension of utilities. The site contains a small pond. Information concerning the status of landscaping will be provided during the permit process. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. Ted Nehring, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to approve PS 2001-29. The motion was approved 7-0 unanimously. 5. PS 2001-37 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY REBEL PROPERTIES III, LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLENWYCK VILLAS ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE. APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case stating that this property is zoned PD Single Family residence with different lot sizes. The typical lot sizes among the long portion of the street frontage is 50' wide x 110' depth. It is being platted and has gone through the development review and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There are no drainage or transportation issues. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. Chairman Don Bowen asked the applicant if there is a detention pond? Mark Howe, 1845 Precinct Line Road, representing the applicant stated that there is a detention pond and also a 16" gas line on the property that serves a Lone Star gas meter station on Glenview. Doug Blue, seconded by James Laubaucher, motioned to approve PS 2001-37. The motion was approved 7-0- unanimously. 6. PS 2001-42 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MICHAEL CLARK REPRESENTING WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF DAVIS TOWNE CROSSING ADDITION LOCATED AT THE INTERESECTION OF Page 2 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes DAVIS BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD FOR A PROPOSED SUPER TARGET AND ASSOCIATED RETAIL USES. APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that The Preliminary Plat was approved October 25,2001. The primary development on the propety will include a Super Target store. A Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared for this site by the applicant and reviewed by the City's consultant. We received a detailed letter from Kimley-Horn and Associates contained in the agenda packet. Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to comments. The Commission members had questions regarding the Traffic Analysis. Barbara Leftwich with Leftwich And Associates answered the questions stating that the existing traffic flow is over its capacity. She further explained the impact of restriping the streets. Ted Nehring recommended adding a street light. Mrs. Leftwich indicated the City would need to approach TX Dot with a proposal. Chairman Don Bowen asked Mike Walker if there are any plans for this proposal to TX Dot? Mike Walker states that Mike Clark has submitted a request to TX Dot and they are waiting for a response. Doug Blue, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to approve PS 2001-42 subject to staff and engineering comments. The motion carried unanimously 7-0. 7. PS 2001-19 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY CHESTER ROSS ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, KAE SON KO, FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON .81 ACRES OF LAND FROM LR LOCAL RETAILS TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL LR LOCAL RETAIL USES PLUS A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH ACCESSORY GASOLINE SALES AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE. DENIED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating the case was continued at the last meeting to allow the applicant to show the canopy over the island in greater detail with a pitched roof and move the pumps back. The applicant shows a pitched roof for the canopy, however the pump islands have not been moved back. There are many variances requested for this submittal. Some are mandated because the site is built. A list of the variances being requested is as follows: Page 3 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes 1.) A 9' rear building setback instead of the 35' required along the west side of Building A and the north side of Building B. (1 Variance) 2.) Waive the required 15' landscape buffer and 6' masonry screening wall requirement along the west and north property boundaries in favor of the 6' wood fence. Waive the requirement for 1 tree (within the parking area) per every 20 parking spaces. (3 variances). 3.) Waive the requirement of 35 parking spaces for the existing uses in favor of the 24 existing spaces. (1 Variance). 4.) Waive the requirement for masonry screening of the dumpster location. (1 Variance). Also the note on the canopy elevation states "For Bid only - not to be used for construction or permit" should be removed. Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing and asked Mr. Ross a question regarding why the canopy was not moved back. Chester Ross, 3437 Wendell Dr. representing this request stated they can certainly move it back if required by zoning purposes. He states that he has been on vacation. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing. George Tucker, seconded by Ted Nehring, motioned to deny PZ 2001-19 due to too many variances for this particular site and that it appears the site is being over built. The motion carried (5-2-0) with Chairman Don Bowen and Scott Turnage voting in opposition. 8. PS 2001-30 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ZONING CHANGES ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED IN THE JOHN C. YATES SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1753. TRACT NO.1 (10.67 ACRES) FROM C-1 RETAIL TO U INSTITUTIONAL AND TRACT NO.2 (1.87 ACRES) FROM C-1 Retail to 1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that BISD is requesting rezoning of two tracts of land, Tract NO.1 from C - 1 Retail to U Institutional, and Tract No.2, 1-1 Light Industrial zoning. An SUP for a temporary batch plant will be the next item listed on this agenda. Page 4 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing. David Brewer, the Superintendent of BISD, located at 6125 E. Belknap speaks in favor of this request. He stated that he needs the zoning change for a proposed elementary school due to the school district growth. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing. Doug Blue, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to approve PZ 2001-30. The motion carried unanimously 7-0. 9. PZ 2001-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) REQUEST BY J.L. STEEL, L.P. FOR A TEMPORARY CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATION NOT TO EXCEED 24 MONTHS ON 1.87 ACRES OUT OF THE JOHN C. YATES SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1753. APPROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that this SUP is proposed not to exceed 24 months. The batch plant will serve the Rufe Snow reconstruction and expansion project. The applicant must have approval of this operation from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. An application has been forwarded to the TNRCC office for approval. Mrs. Horton also states that the temporary use is from February 2002-February 2004. The primary hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also the fire marshall shall have the right to require watering or closing the plant to eliminate dust. Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing. Pat Pace, P.O. Box 1910, Roanoke, TX 76063, works for J.L. Steele. Spoke in favor of PZ 2001-33. George Tucker asked Mr. Pace where they would dispose of the waist? Mr. Pace answered with hauling it to a disposal site. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing. Doug Blue, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to approve PZ 2001-33. The motion carried unanimously 7-0. Page 5 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes 10. PZ 2001-34 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS TO THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN; THE EXTENSION OF SHADY GROVE ROAD AS A TWO LANE UNDIVIDED, MINOR COLLECTOR STREET (C2U) DESIGNATION FROM IT'S EXISTING LOCATION IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO INTERESECT WITH NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY; THE EXTENSION OF BROWNING DRIVE AS A TWO LANE, UNDIVIDED, MINOR COLLECTOR STREET (C2U) DESIGNATION FROM IT'S EXISTING LOCATION IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO CONNECT WITH BROWNING COURT; AND REVISIONS TO THE STREET SYSTEM FOR THE HOME TOWN DEVELOPMENT AND SURROUNDING VICINITY WEST OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND EAST OF DAVIS DRIVE. APROVED Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that there are three city-initiated proposals. 1.) The extension of Shady Grove Rd. as a two lane, undivided, minor collector street (C2U) from its existing location in a southerly direction to intersect with North Tarrant Parkway. 2.) The extension of Browning Drive as a two lane undivided, minor collector street (C2U) designation from its location in a northerly direction to connect with Browning Court, and 3.) Revisions to the street system for Home Town Development and the surrounding vicinity, generally located west of Grapevine Highway, south of Mid-Cities Boulevard and east of Davis Drive. A public meeting was held Tuesday, November 13th, to discuss these designation changes with the property owners who abutted the proposed changes. Based on input from the meeting with the property owners, staff recommended approval of the changes proposed for the Home Town and immediate vicinity. Staff recommended denial of the proposal for Browning Drive based on input from the property owner regarding a future plat of the property. Staff recommended denial of the Shady Grove Road extension until additional research can be accomplished. Chairman Don Bowen re-opened the public hearing. Mark Howe, spoke against the Browning Drive extension. He will resubmit an existing plat request where the culdesac will be shortened and make one big lot rather than several lots fronting Browning Drive. Terry Dutton, 8628 Ashley CT., represented Shady Oaks Community and Shady Oaks Drive spoke against the Shady Grove extension. He didn't see the purpose of the road cutting through adding extra traffic and noise to the area. Mike Starek, 2701 Valley View, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 also spoke against the extension. Page 6 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes Lamar Slay, 8463 Shady Grove, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 spoke against the Shady Grove Rd proposal. He stated that the extension would help those in Hidden Lakes cut through their neighborhood and with the added traffic and the 90-degree turn, it would create a safety hazard. Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing. Ted Nehring, seconded by James Laubaucher motioned to approve PZ 2001-34 for the Home Town development plan and surrounding area, and denial of the Browning Drive plan, and denial of the Shady Grove extension. 11. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. Chairman Secretary fþ,.. Q~ Don Bowen Ted Nehring Page 7 11/20/01 P & Z Minutes