HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2024-09-05 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
SEPTEMBER 5, 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 5th day of September 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 5
Jayashree Narayana Place 5
Amy McMahon Place 6
Brianne Goetz Place 7
Paul Epperley Alternate A
Aaron Carpenter Alternate B
Absent: Bryan Kidd Place 2
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Managing Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
Jailan Hadnot Planning Technician
Nathan Frohman City Engineer
Chair Welborn called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
1 MANAGING DIRECTOR REPORT
Managing Director of Development Services 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.
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Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock discussed items on
the regular meeting agenda.
3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE.
Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock discussed the
proposed rules of procedure for the Commission.
Vice Chair Stamps and Mr. Comstock discussed the process for removing items from
a consent agenda.
Chair Welborn, Vice Chair Stamps, Commissioner Narayana, Commissioner Ross,
and Mr. Comstock discussed modifications to rule 3.6 regarding avoiding
commissioner discussions with applicants about pending business before the
Commission outside of the public meeting.
Chair Welborn, Commissioner Narayana, and Mr. Comstock discussed the process
for placing items for discussion on a future work session agenda.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner
Goetz, to approve the rules of procedure subject to revising Rule 2.4 to
require that future agenda item topics be germane to the scope of the
Commission's roles and responsibilities, and revising Rule 3.6 to state that
individual commissioners should not discuss active applications or pending
items with applicants outside of the public meeting. Motion to approve carried
7-0.
Chair Welborn adjourned the work session at 7:12 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 7:17 p.m.
Present: Justin Welborn Chair, Place 1
Greg Stamps Vice Chair, Place 4
Jared Ross Secretary, Place 5
Jayashree Narayana Place 5
Amy McMahon Place 6
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Brianne Goetz Place 7
Paul Epperley Alternate A
Aaron Carpenter Alternate B
Absent: Bryan Kidd Place 2
Staff Members: Clayton Comstock Managing Director
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Chad VanSteenberg Planner
Jailan Hadnot Planning Technician
Nathan Frohman City Engineer
Chair Welborn stated that since Bryan Kidd is absent this evening, Alternate Paul
Epperley will be a voting member of the Commission.
A.1 PLEDGE
Alternate Carpenter 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 AUGUST 15, 2024, PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR STAMPS, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GOETZ TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2024,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C.1 ZC24-0107 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM ROE GORDON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG
(AGRICULTURAL) TO RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) AT 7901 GREEN
VALLEY DRIVE, BEING 1.31 ACRES DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF
TRACT 2A1, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, 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.
Roe Gordon, 7901 Green Valley Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, came forward to
present the request. He stated he is requesting a zoning change in order to plat the
property to allow for building permits to be issued on the site.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband
presented the staff report.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed the status of the plat application for the
property.
Vice Chair Stamps and Mr. Husband discussed the status of any nonconforming
features of the property and structure.
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.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSS SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MCMAHON TO APPROVE ZC24-0107.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC24-0109 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM PLT CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION FOR A ZONING CHANGE
FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO 0-1 (OFFICE) AT 8320 DAVIS BLVD,
BEING 3.93 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 7A4, STEPHEN
RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
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APPROVED
Chair Welborn introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for
Managing Director Clayton Comstock to introduce the request. Mr. Comstock
introduced the request.
Chair Welborn called the applicant to present the request.
Samuel Tully, PLT Enterprises, 3311 Inverness Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, came
forward to present the request. He discussed the location and potential site layout,
building design, timeline for development, and recent projects completed by the
company.
Chair Welborn, Vice Chair Stamps, and the applicant discussed proposed building
setbacks in relation to the adjacent residential properties.
Chair Welborn, Commissioner Narayana, and the applicant discussed status of the
proposed site layout and that it has not been submitted for review or permitting.
Chair Welborn and the applicant discussed phasing of development and types of
tenants in other projects developed by the applicant.
Commissioner Ross and the applicant discussed the types of medical offices and
services intended for the site.
Chair Welborn called for Mr. Comstock to present the staff report. Mr. Comstock
presented the staff report.
Comissioner McMahon, Commissioner Narayana, and Mr. Comstock discussed the
building heights in relation to setback requirements.
Comissioner Narayana and Mr. Comstock discussed the allowable uses in office
zoning district.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed outdoor storage in relation to office
zoning district. Mr. Comstock stated outdoor storage is not permitted in the district.
Commissioner Narayana and Mr. Comstock discussed the permitted uses allowed by
right within the office zoning district.
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Comissioner Goetz and Mr. Comstock discussed the status of the zoning change if
the property were sold in the future.
Chair Welborn and Mr. Comstock discussed the intent of the agricultural zoning
district as a placeholder until future development occurs.
Commissioner McMahon and Mr. Comstock discussed maximum building heights in
relation to adjacent residential lots.
Chair Welborn called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
Mark McCandless, 8800 Thorndale Court, North Richland Hills, Texas, stated he was
encouraged by the proposal and spoke regarding screening fences and utilities.
Randall Armstrong, 8808 Thorndale Court, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke
regarding parking, buffer areas, and utilities.
Brittany Roach, 8609 Timber Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke regarding
drainage, parking, and screening fences.
Rodney Glen, 8804 Thornbridge Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke regarding
screening fences.
Jim Beck, 8805 Thornway Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, spoke regarding
screening fences.
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 and Mr. Comstock discussed requirements for landscape setbacks,
buffer yards, outdoor lighting, and parking.
Vice Chair Stamps and Mr. Comstock discussed the approval process for site plans
in the office zoning district.
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Commissioner McMahon and Mr. Comstock discussed fencing requirements for the
site.
Commissioner Narayana and Mr. Comstock discussed architectural design standards
and building design that applies to the office zoning district.
Commissioner Ross discussed alternative uses that could have been requested but
that offices may be the best use of the property.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR STAMPS, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GOETZ TO APPROVE ZC24-0109.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Welborn adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
ustin Welborn, chair
Attest:
Jitias ree Narayana, Place 5
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