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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 2026-09-03 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 3, 2026 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 3rd day of September 2026, 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: Aaron Carpenter Chair, Place 3 Kyle Pekurney Vice Chair, Place 7 Eric Welborn Place 1 Mike Kerby Place 2 Cheryl Lyman Place 4 Jayashree Narayana Place 5 Suzy Compton Place 6 Absent: Jacob Whittaker Alternate A Aaron Harris Alternate B Staff Members: Cori Reaume Director of Planning Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner Dena Pierson Office Coordinator Chair Carpenter called the work session to order at 6:32 p.m. 1 PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented the city announcements and summarized recent City Council actions. 2 PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON ITEMS FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 Director of Planning Cori Reaume and Principal Planner Clayton Husband discussed items on the regular meeting agenda. B. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) There were no requests from Planning and Zoning Commission for future agenda items. Chair Carpenter adjourned the work session at 7:04 p.m. REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following worksession (but not earlier than 7:00 pm) A. CALL TO ORDER Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Aaron Carpenter Chair, Place 3 Kyle Pekurney Vice Chair, Place 7 Eric Welborn Place 1 Mike Kerby Place 2 Cheryl Lyman Place 4 Jayashree Narayana Place 5 Suzy Compton Place 6 Absent: Jacob Whittaker Alternate A Aaron Harris Alternate B Staff Members: Cori Reaume Director of Planning Clayton Husband Principal Planner Chad VanSteenberg Planner Dena Pierson Office Coordinator A.1 PLEDGE Commissioner Kerby 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. September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 B. MINUTES B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2026, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LYMAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KERBY TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2026, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC26-0172 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREGORY RICKS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 7412 BURSEY ROAD, BEING 1.92 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1D1, JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 310. APPROVED Chair Carpenter introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request. Chair Carpenter called for the applicant to present the request. Gregory Ricks, 8802 Queens Court, College Station, Texas, presented the request. Chair Carpenter called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband presented the staff report. Chair Carpenter called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Carpenter closed the public hearing. Chair Carpenter and Mr. Husband discussed the purpose of the agricultural zoning district. September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PEKURNEY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LYMAN TO APPROVE ZC26-0172. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC26-0173 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WILSON WHITAKER RYNELL FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A WINERY (MEADERY) AT 8204 NORTHEAST PARKWAY, BEING 8.32 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 4, BLOCK 3, CULP ADDITION. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS Chair Carpenter introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and called for Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the request. Mr. Husband introduced the request. Chair Carpenter called for the applicant to present the request. Cory Smith, 6544 Wakefield Road, North Richland Hills, presented the request. Chair Carpenter and the applicant discussed the production process for mead, deliveries of material and equipment, and general business operations. Commissioner Narayana and the applicant discussed the number of employees and allowances or limitations on tasting activities. Chair Carpenter called for Mr. Husband to present the staff report. Mr. Husband presented the staff report. Commissioner Compton and Mr. Husband discussed the occupancy rate for the property. Commissioner Pekurney and Mr. Husband discussed restrictions about tastings allowed under alcohol licenses. Commissioner Narayana and Mr. Husband discussed parking space locations for the lease space. Commissioner Lyman and the applicant discussed retail sale of kegs and bottles and production operations. Mr. Smith stated tasting events would planned at off-site locations. September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Welborn and Mr. Husband discussed the approval process for Keyworth Brewing. Chair Carpenter called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. The following individuals spoke during the public hearing: Bobby Gomez, 7714 Sable Lane (support). Chair Carpenter called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair Carpenter closed the public hearing. Commissioner Narayana discussed whether a restriction on tastings at the business should be considered. Commissioner Compton discussed the nature of the proposed business as compared to wine bars and brewpubs. Commissioner Pekurney discussed the potential sale of products at the business. Chair Carpenter discussed the public input received about the application. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LYMAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KERBY TO APPROVE ZC26-0173 SUBJECT TO INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE LEASE AREA NOTED IN THE EXHIBITS TO 1,200 SQUARE FEET. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT E. EXECUTIVE SESSION F. ADJOURNMENT Chair Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Aaron Carpenter, Chair Attest: Narayana, Secretary September 03, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6