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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
DECEMBER 13, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7: 1 0 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Don Bowen
Doug Blue
Tim Welch
James Laubacher
Scott Turnage, Jr.
Don Pultz
Alternate
Absent
George Tucker
Ted Nehring
CITY STAFF
Director of Public Works
Zoning Administrator
Recording Secretary
Mike Curtis
Cathy Horton
Kellie Smith
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2001
APPROVED
Doug Blue, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to approve the minutes of November 20,
2001. The motion carried (5-0-1) with Tim Welch abstaining from the vote.
4.
PS 2001-47
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE ON
BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, WILLIAM PRUITT, FOR THE APPROVAL
OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, RUFE SNOW CENTER ADDITION
LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE.
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APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that Christian
Brothers Automotive has submitted a Final Plat for the purpose of platting the location
of the recently approved Special Use permit for their repair facility. The Development
Review Committee has reviewed the plat for compliance with the Subdivision Rules and
Regulations. The plat complies with both the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision
Ordinance and Comprehensive plan.
Staff recommended approval of the final plat subject to meeting Public Works
comments.
Doug Blue, seconded by Scott Turnage, motioned to approve PS 2001-47. The motion
carried (5-0-1) with Tim Welch abstaining from the vote.
5.
PS 2001-48
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHN AND TINA MAHON, JOHN
STANLEY AND RONNI BELL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS
54R & 55R, BLOCK 8, WINDCREST ADDITION LOCATED AT 7204 AND 7208
WINDCREST COURT EAST.
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case stating that this property is
zoned R-2-1400. Lot 54R is zoned R-2-1600. The difference between these zoning
districts is the required minimum house size of 1400 square feet and 1600 square feet.
Staff recommended approval of the final plat.
Scott Turnage, seconded by James Laubacher, motioned to approve PS 2001-48. The
motion carried unanimously (6-0).
6.
PS 2001-49
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 16, LTD. FOR
THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6R, 7R, & 8R, BLOCK K, LOTS
1 R & 2R, BLOCK L, LOTS 1 R, 2R, & 3R, BLOCK M AND LOTS 1 R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R,
6R, & 7R, BLOCK N, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TOWN CENTER ADDITION, PHASE
1 LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF ROARING SPRINGS DRIVE AND THE 8200-
8400 BLOCKS OF BRIDGE STREET.
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APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that the purpose of
this amended plat is to make minor corrections to lot dimensions for fifteen lots that
were previously platted. The plat complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances.
Staff recommended approval of the amended plat.
Scott Turnage, seconded by Don Pultz, motioned to approve PS 2001-49. The motion
carried unanimously (6-0).
7.
PS 2001-35
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY CARTER & BURGESS, INC., ON
BEHALF OF WAL-MART INC., FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) IDENTIFYING
EXISTINGIFUTURE PARKING, STORAGE, LOADING, OUTDOOR SALES, AND
DISPLAY AREAS FOR AN EXISTING RETAIL MERCHANDISE STORE AT 6401 NE
LOOP 820.
APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Cathy Horton summarized the case by stating that this is an SUP
request to delineate outside storage and display areas. The proposal results in the loss
of two required spaces. Under current regulations, the applicant is allowed to utilize up
to 10% of the total lot area for outdoor storage and display.
The proposed revisions are as follows:
1. A new 29,300 square foot Outside Garden Sales and Storage area (area 1) located
in front of the existing garden center on the Boulder Drive frontage. This area will
be for seasonal items and will be cordoned off by concrete blocks and landscape
timbers.
2. Additional container storage areas totaling 12,917 square feet (areas 2 and 7). Both
areas are located behind the main building and are screened from adjacent areas
by an existing 8' stockade fence.
3. The existing Garden Center totaling 13,977 square feet in size (area 4) is shown at
the southeast corner of the main building.
4. The elimination of 5,363 square feet of the existing Outside Garden Storage and
Display area located east of the main building along the Boulder Drive frontage
(area 5). This area will be restored as parking.
5.) The existing 5,355 square foot Sidewalk Storage and Display (area 6).
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Staff recommended a note added to the site plan stating that only those areas identified
as such may be used as storage. Loading and display areas. This area should be
clearly identified on the ground on the site.
Chairman Don Bowen opened the public hearing.
Tom Green, representing Carter & Burgess Engineering, 3001 Meacham Blvd. spoke in
favor of the request. Mr. Green was requested by Wal-Mart to amend an area on the
plan to be used for container storage. He requested that area #7 in the back of the
store be enlarged as shown on a new exhibit. He indicated that the outside storage
area will be below the 10% requirement.
Jim Sprinkle, General Manager representing Wal-Mart, spoke in favor of the request.
Don Pultz confirmed with Mr. Sprinkle the plans to use concrete blocks and landscape
timbers to cordon off the seasonal areas.
Chairman Don Bowen closed the public hearing.
Tim Welch, seconded by Scott Turnage, motioned to approve PZ 2001-35 including an
amendment by applicant for Council, and adding to the site plan a note that these areas
identified for storage, loading, and display will be clearly identified on the ground by
painting, striping, or both. The motion carried (5-0-1) with Don Pultz voting against the
motion to approve PZ 2001-35.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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