HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2024-03-07 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
MARCH 7, 2024
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 7th day of March 2024, 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
Greg Stamps Vice Chair, Place 4
Jared Ross Secretary, Place 3
Brianne Goetz Place 7
Absent: Jay Riscky Place 2
Jayashree Narayana Place 5
Anthony Bridges Place 6
Kathy Luppy Alternate A
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Director of Planning
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Chair Welborn called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
1 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock presented the city announcements and
summarized recent City Council actions.
2 PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
This item was not discussed.
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3 PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 110 OF THE CITY CODE (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS).
REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following worksession (but not earlier than
7:00 pm)
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Welborn called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1
Greg Stamps Vice Chair, Place 4
Jared Ross Secretary, Place 3
Brianne Goetz Place 7
Absent: Jay Riscky Place 2
Jayashree Narayana Place 5
Anthony Bridges Place 6
Kathy Luppy Alternate A
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Director of Planning
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
A.1 PLEDGE
Commissioner Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
B. MINUTES
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2024, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER STAMPS TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2024,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
C.1 PLAT24-0059 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CARLOS REYES
FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 12, BLOCK A, JOHN'S ADDITION, BEING
0.944 ACRES LOCATED AT 8301 CARDINAL LANE.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item and called for Planning Director Clayton
Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock introduced the request.
Carlos Reyes, 6801 Curtis Road, Colleyville, Texas, presented the request.
Commissioner Ross and Mr. Reyes discussed plans for the house and property.
Chair Welborn called for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to present the staff
report. Mr. Comstock presented the staff report.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the existing and required right of way
for Cardinal Lane.
Commissioner Stamps and Mr. Comstock discussed transit oriented development
requirements for this lot regarding streets, on-street parking, sidewalks, and lot
standards
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER STAMPS, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GOETZ TO APPROVE PLAT24-0059 WITH THE CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
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C.2 PLAT24-0060 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WESTWOOD
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
MEADOW, BEING 29.553 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND BURSEY ROAD.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item and called for Planning Director Clayton
Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock introduced the request.
Matthew Lee, Westwood Professional Services, 2901 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas,
presented the request.
Commissioner Stamps, Commissioner Ross, and Mr. Lee discussed the lot layout on
the plat and zoning exhibits and the required fencing approved with the development.
Chair Welborn called for Planning Director Clayton Comstock to present the staff
report. Mr. Comstock presented the staff report.
Commissioner Ross and Mr. Comstock discussed the zoning hearing for the subject
addition and the existing street connections.
Commissioners Ross and Goetz thanked the applicant for their attention to detail with
the layout of the subdivision relative to the adjacent subdivision developments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER GOETZ, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ROSS TO APPROVE PLAT24-0060 WITH THE CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D.2 ZC23-0088 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM TX THRIFT LLC FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER AT 6246 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, BEING
3.93 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R, BLOCK 1, NORTHLAND
SHOPPING CENTER ADDITION.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for
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Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item.
Dave Kloeber, Eco Thrift, 7949 E Acoma Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, presented the
request. He discussed the company history, other store locations around the country,
how merchandise is acquired, and proposed store operations in North Richland Hills.
Commissioner Goetz and Mr. Kloeber discussed the operating hours of the proposed
store. Mr. Kloeber stated 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 5
PM Sunday.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed the similarity between the BioLife
development requirements and the proposed conditions for approval for Eco Thrift.
Commissioner Ross and Mr. Husband discussed the previous tenants in the lease
space and if the property owner is willing to abide by the conditions of approval. Mr.
Husband stated the applicant and property owner provided a letter agreeing to the
conditions.
Commissioner Goetz and Mr. Husband discussed the expiration date language for the
special use permit.
Chair Welborn, Mr. Husband, and Mr. Kloeber discussed similar stores in Texas, and
competing stores in the area.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Kloeber discussed the sourcing of the merchandise sold in
the store. Mr. Kloeber stated they purchase all merchandise from two charitable
organizations and do not accept donated items from the public.
Commissioner Ross and Mr. Kloeber discussed the demand for thrift stores in the
current economy.
Chairman Stamps and Mr. Husband discussed possible alternative tenants for this
lease space.
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.
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Commissioner Goetz and Mr. Kloeber discussed average sales for this size store. Mr.
Kloeber stated the size of the store is average for the company and expects to
generate about $7.5 million in annual sales.
Commissioner Stamps and Mr. Kloeber discussed the typical type of stores that
surround the proposed location and the effect this business model generally has on
those stores.
Commissioner Stamps and Mr. Husband discussed how staff recommendations are
developed through the Development Review Committee process.
Commissioner Ross stated the benefit of this type of use requiring case-by-case
consideration, and that the use seems to be a good fit for this location and could
increase customer traffic in the center.
Commissioner Goetz stated the longevity of the company being in business may help
the space stay occupied longer.
Commissioner Stamps stated that the use seems to be a good fit for this location.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed additional conditions related to the
expiration of the special use permit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GOETZ TO APPROVE ZC23-0088 WITH PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENTS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Welborn adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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Justin Welbor , Chair
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ared Ross, Secretary
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