HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2022-06-02 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
JUNE 2, 2022
WORK SESSION: 6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met
in work session on the 2nd day of June 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Work
Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1
Jerry Tyner Vice Chair, Place 2
Kathy Luppy Secretary, Place 5
Don Bowen Place 3
Greg Stamps Place 4
Nyja Roby Place 7
Anthony Bridges Ex-Officio
Absent: Gregory Hoffa Place 6
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
al Planner
Principal
Clayton Husband p
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
Caroline Waggoner Public Works Director
Nathan Frohman City Engineer
Chair Welborn called the work session to order at 6:37 p.m.
1 PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
Planning Director Clayton Comstock presented the city announcements, and
summarized recent City Council actions.
2 DISCUSS ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
Planning Director Clayton Comstock discussed items on the regular meeting agenda.
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Regarding Item C.1, Commissioner Bowen asked if there were any limitations on
front entry garages. Mr. Comstock stated the development standards include design
requirements for front entry garages.
Regarding Item C.1, Commissioner Luppy asked if there were any plans for the
commercial lot. Mr. Comstock stated he was unaware of any current plans but that
the applicant could address that question during the regular meeting.
Regarding Item C.1, Vice Chair Tyner asked whether retaining walls would be
needed in the development due to the site topography. Mr. Comstock stated that
engineering plans have not be developed yet and that could be a possibility
depending on the final grading design.
Regarding Item D.1, Commissioner Stamps asked about the driveway design
requirements. Mr. Comstock elaborated on the requirements and described how the
driveways could be constructed on the property.
Chair Welborn adjourned the work session at 7:03 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following worksession (but not earlier than
7:00 pm)
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1
Jerry Tyner Vice Chair, Place 2
Kathy Luppy Secretary, Place 5
Don Bowen Place 3
Greg Stamps Place 4
Nyja Roby Place 7
Anthony Bridges Ex-Officio
Absent: Gregory Hoffa Place 6
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Planning Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
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Caroline Waggoner Public Works Director
Nathan Frohman City Engineer
A.1 PLEDGE
Ex-Officio Bridges led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2022, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR TYNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LUPPY TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2022, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC21-0001 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM SPIRITAS GROUP LP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1
(COMMERCIAL) AND R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-PD
(RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 6744 BURSEY ROAD,
BEING 26.042 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1A, 1A1, 1A2A, AND 1A6,
THOMAS SPRONCE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1399.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for
Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Steve Spiritas, Spiritas Group LP, 2900 N Fitzhugh Street, Dallas, Texas, presented
the request. He stated the development will consist of 93 lots and the community will
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be known as The Meadow. He stated David Weekley Homes is planned to be the
builder. He stated a neighborhood meeting with adjacent residents was conducted
May 12, 2022, at the NRH Library.
Tim Mulrooney, Westwood Professional Services, 2901 Dallas Parkway, Plano,
Texas, discussed details of project including lot sizes, street connections, gas
pipeline easements, screening walls and fences, entry monument signs, open space
plans, mailboxes, and sidewalks. He stated there is a two acre open space in the
center of neighborhood and that the HOA would be responsible for tree maintenance
within open spaces. He stated houses facing existing subdivisions would not have
windows on the rear elevation of the second floor of the house.
discussed possible commercial tenants for
Commissioner Luppy and the applicants
the commercial lot. The applicants stated there are not any current plans for
development of the commercial lot.
Vice Chair Tyner and the applicants discussed the topography of the site as it relates
to drainage. The applicants stated drainage plans have not been designed but would
comply with City requirements.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Chair Welborn, Vice Chair Tyner, and Mr. Comstock discussed the eight-foot
privacy fence proposed adjacent to the existing residential subdivision. Mr. Comstock
stated the fence would be constructed as part of the public improvements to the
subdivision.
Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
Matt Miller, 7713 Sagebrush Court, North Richland Hills, Texas, discussed the
replacement and maintenance of existing residential fences and whether windows
would be allowed on the second floor side of houses.
Amy Sue Brogdon, 7724 Western Oaks Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, discussed
street tree locations and species and curb design.
Tom Reilly, 1903 Overlook Ridge, Keller, Texas, discussed concerns about lot sizes,
long term maintenance of houses, and the number of cars parked in the streets.
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Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Welborn closed the public
hearing.
Chair Welborn asked the applicant and Mr. Comstock to address questions brought
upduringthepublic hearing.
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Mr. Spiritas stated the HOA would be responsible for maintenance of the screening
walls and individual lot owners would maintain privacy fences.
Mr. Comstock stated second floor windows could be located on the sides of houses
but not the rear elevation. He stated roll-down curbs and sidewalks located at the
back of curbs are inconsistent with public works design criteria. He stated zoning
standards require four off-street parking spaces per lot. He stated that cities are not
able to require specific exterior building materials, David Weekley has indicated
plans to use masonry exteriors on most building elevations.
Mr. Spiritas stated that HOA dues have not been established at this time and that the
HOA would be managed by a third-party management company.
Chair Welborn stated the land plan and open space are well designed, fence designs
are compatible with adjacent uses, and that David Weekley builds products that
should be successful in this area.
Commissioner Roby asked about the construction completion date. Mr. Spiritas
stated buildout of the development would take approximately 18 months once building
construction begins.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BOWEN, SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIR TYNER TO APPROVE ZC21-0001.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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C.2 ZC22-0028 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM HAT CREEK DEVELOPMENT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
(AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 8316,
8320, 8340, AND 8400 SHADY GROVE ROAD, BEING 18.73 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PACE ACRES ADDITION; TRACTS 1
AND 2, THOMAS PECK SUBDIVISION; AND TRACT 3, THOMAS PECK
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1209.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for
Planning Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Kosse Maykus, Hat Creek Development Company, 604 E Northwest Highway,
Grapevine, Texas, presented the request. He stated they are requesting R-2 zoning
no waivers or variances. He stated his company would develop the site and construct
the houses, which would not have front entry garages. He stated the drainage on the
site is being studied and they may need to consider detention ponds on the site.
Chair Welborn and the applicant discussed whether lots would back up to Shady
Grove Road and the masonry screening wall. Mr. Maykus stated depending on the
final layout some lots could back up to the street. He stated they intend to construct a
masonry screening wall on Shady Grove Road even though it would not be required
by city codes.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Tyner and Mr. Comstock discussed the potential number of lots within the
development. Mr. Comstock stated there could be 40 to 50 lots in the subdivision.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the screening wall requirement along
Shady Grove Road. Mr. Comstock stated the wall is not required on Shady Grove
Road, which is a C2U Minor Collector street on the Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Bowen and Public Works Director Caroline Waggoner discussed the
responsibility of reconstructing Shady Grove Road. Ms. Waggoner stated the
roadway is entirely located in North Richland Hills city limits but also handles traffic
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from properties in Keller.
Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
Ann Marie Brannan, 8416 Shady Oaks Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, discussed
concerns about drainage.
Don Duplantis, 8417 Park Brook Court, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke in
opposition to the request and discussed drainage concerns.
Edward Khalil, 8312 Shady Grove Road, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke in favor
of the request and discussed drainage concerns.
Roger Lewis, 8525 Castle Creek Road, North Richland Hills, Texas, discussed
fencing for the new development and asked if public notices are sent out for
subdivision plats.
Tony Strehlow, 1421 Shady Hollow Court, Keller, Texas, discussed drainage
concerns and the reconstruction of Shady Grove Road.
Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Welborn closed the public
hearing.
Chair Welborn asked the applicant and Mr. Comstock to address questions brought
up during the public hearing.
Public Works Director Caroline Waggoner discussed the drainage patterns in the
area, general requirements for the property, and the engineering plan review
process.
Commissioner Stamps and Ms. Waggoner discussed how drainage improvements to
the site could affect existing drainage issues in the area.
Chair Welborn asked about funding availability for Shady Grove Road reconstruction.
Ms. Waggoner stated while there are not any current plans for the roadway the City
will continue to options for reconstruction in the future.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed that public notification would not be
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required for the preliminary and final plat when it comes before the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council.
Chair Welborn asked about proposed fencing on lots adjacent to existing homes. Mr.
Maykus stated they would work with adjacent property owners on removing and
replacing existing fences on the common property line.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LUPPY, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR
TYNER TO APPROVE ZC22-0028.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 ZC22-0027 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM PATRICK HOLLER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
(AGRICULTURAL) AND R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 8609 TIMBER DRIVE, BEING 2.399
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, HOLDER SMITHFIELD ESTATES, AND
TRACT 7A5, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
(CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 16, 2022, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING).
CONTINUED
Chair Welborn stated that due to an error in the legal description in the property
owner notification, consideration of this application will be postponed to the June 16,
2022, meeting.
Chair Welborn stated since the public hearing was advertised for this meeting, he
opened the public hearing called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the
request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair Welborn called
for a motion to continue the public hearing to the June 16, 2022, meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LUPPY, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BOWEN TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE JUNE 16,
2022, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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D.1 PLAT22-0021 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WINDROSE
LAND SERVICES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3R, 3R1, AND 3R2, HOLDER
SMITHFIELD ESTATES, BEING 2.399 ACRES LOCATED AT 8609 TIMBER
DRIVE.
DENIED
Chair Welborn introduced the item and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband
to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request.
Chair Welborn called for the applicant to present the request.
Patrick Holler, 8609 Timber Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, presented the request.
Mr. Holler stated he intends to keep the existing home on the site and build two
additional homes on the property. He stated he is requesting a waiver of the street
frontage requirements for the lots in to order to subdivide the property into three lots.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report. He stated that since the zoning case had to be continued,
it is recommended that the plat application be denied so the plat could be
reconsidered at the June 16, 2022, meeting in conjunction with the zoning
application.
Vice Chair Tyner asked what a two-lot plat might look like as recommended by the
Development Review Committee. Mr. Husband explained the recommendation and
described the lot layout.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed similar flag lot arrangements in the city.
Chair Welborn asked for staff to provide information about theseplatsat th e next
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meeting.
Commissioner Stamps asked what the two-lot plat would look like relative to the
existing house. Mr. Husband explained where the lot lines could be located to
accommodate the existing structure, with the common lot line coinciding with the
existing tract boundary and the rear lot including a flag portion that provides 25 feet
of frontage on Timber Drive.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR TYNER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BOWEN TO DENY PLAT22-0021.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 6-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Welborn adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Ju in Welborn, Chair
Attest:
Kathy Luppy, cret ry
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