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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HilLS, TEXAS
APRIL 8, 1999 -7:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman
Richard Davis
Doug Blue
James Laubacher
Mark Wood
Don Bowen
Ron Lueck
ABSENT
Ted Nehring
CITY STAFF
Planning Director
Recording Sec'y
Director of PW
Staff Engineer
Marcy Ratcliff
Valerie Taylor
Greg Dickens
Julia Skare
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1999
APPROVED
Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve the minutes of March
25, 1999. The motion carried unanimously.
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4.
PS 99-09
REQUEST OF JOHN COPE FOR A FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COPE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6724 MEADOW ROAD)
APPROVED
Ms. Ratcliff explained that this is 2.3 acres and the outstanding issues are
drainage, fire coverage and screening wall. The Cope's are in the process of
rezoning the property to R 1 S-Special Residential from R 1-Residential and AG-
Agricultural, the zoning change will be considered by the City Council on
4/12/99.
The P&Z approved this preliminary plat subject to a Hold Harmless Agreement
being executed for fire coverage since the proposed home is outside of the 500'
radial distance for fire hydrants. Additionally, the P&Z approved a waiver during
the preliminary plat to the required masonry-screening wall along Meadow Road.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff recommends approval of PS 99-09 subject to the
engineer's comments and require a site specific engineered grading plan with
the building permit application, waiving the required fire hydrant at the rear
portion of the property, provided the applicant executes a Hold Harmless
Agreement, covenants are executed for the required sidewalk, streetlights and
street improvements, and waiving the required masonry screening fence.
Mr. Wood stated that he thought when residential developments fronted streets
like Meadow Road the ordinance stated no masonry screen would be required
and asked that issue be looked into to avoid doing unnecessary waivers in the
future.
Mr. Davis stated that in a letter from the applicant it is indicated that a portion of
the proposed home may be outside the 500' radius for fire coverage and
understands that the Fire Marshal would like the home to be sprinkled if allowed
to set there. The applicant is requesting this be included in his Hold Harmless
Agreement instead of sprinkling the home due to the cost. He asked if the
Commission was to determine if the Fire Marshals recommendation should be
accepted or not.
Ms. Ratcliff stated that was correct.
Mr. John Cope, applicant, thanked the Commission for the time they have given
this request. He stated the house would not be significantly behind the 500' line.
Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PS 99-09 per staff
recommendation, waiving the fire sprinkler system for the home. The motion
carried unanimously.
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5.
PZ 99-04
REQUEST OF MATT SPEIGHT FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD PARTNERS LTD
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON LOT
1 R2, BLOCK 30, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION, SECTION 8. (LOCATED IN
THE 5500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD)
APPROVED
Ms. Ratcliff explained that this property is within 200' of residentially zoned
property, thus, requiring site plan approval. The tract is 1.669 acres, zoned
commercial and two buildings are proposed. Building A will contain
approximately 6000 square feet; building B will contain approximately 9000
square feet. She explained that this project was submitted prior to the adoption
of the latest landscape regulations, however, it does meet the requirements of
the ordinance in effect at the time it was submitted. The applicant is proposing
to provide 41.34% of landscaped coverage. The only difference in the two
ordinances is required buffering between residential and commercial uses.
She explained that ample parking has been provided and no additional curb cuts
are being requested. This facility will have shared access with the existing mini-
warehouse. The buildings are 100% masonry, 24' in height and proposed
signage is in accordance with the new sign ordinance. Staff recommends
approval of PZ 99-04.
Chairman Davis asked if there was anyone wishing to speak of favor of this
request. Seeing none, he asked if anyone was opposed to this request. There
were none.
Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PZ 99-04. The motion
carried unanimously.
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6.
PS 99-08
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED
USES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE, #1874 TO ALLOW WEDDING CHAPELS
AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE C1-COMMERCIAL AND C2-COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS.
APPROVED
Ms. Ratcliff explained that as instructed by the P&Z at last months meeting, staff
scheduled a public hearing to consider amending the Table of Permitted Uses to
allow as a matter of right wedding chapels in C 1 and C2 Commercial zoning
districts. Mr. & Mrs. Lett had requested at the March 25 meeting the P&Z
consider such an amendment. Currently, the Table of Permitted Uses does not
allow wedding chapels. No use in the table exists that staff felt comfortable
interpreting the use as.
Chairman Davis asked if staff concurred with the zoning districts chosen, and
Ms. Ratcliff stated yes.
Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and called for proponents. Seeing
none, he called for opponents; seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PZ 99-08 and the motion
carried unanimously.
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7.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
8.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Richard Davis, Chairman
Ted Nehring, Jr., Secretary
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