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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1999-10-26 Minutes __ .__._'_.._..~~~w_'_'_._____~.___~~~~__.~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 26,1999 -7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Bowen at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT CITY STAFF Page 1 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes 2. ROLL CALL Chairman Don Bowen James Laubacher Doug Blue Tim Welch Joe Tolbert Ron Lueck Ted Nehring Planning Director Planner Recording Sec'y Marcy Ratcliff Mark Johnson Valerie Taylor 3. PS 99-12 CONSIDER REQUEST OF MARVIN SMITH, AGENT FOR MR. CHARLES PENNINGTON, FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1 - 4, BLOCK 1, PENNINGTON ESTATES. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOUGLAS LANE AND BURSEY ROAD. APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff explained that Mr. Smith has submitted a preliminary plat of Pennington Estates. The proposed preliminary plat is for 1.842 acres zoned R 1- Residenhtial. Four lots are proposed ranging between 15,092 and 19,k506 square feet. The only issue associated with this plat is a required 10' flume along the east property line that shall be contained in a drainage easement. Staff recommends approval of PS 99-12, a Preliminary Plat to be known as Lots 1 - 5, Block 1, Pennington Estates Addition. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PS 99-12, waiving the screening wall along Bursey Road. The motion carried unanimously. Page 2 10/26/99 p & Z Minutes 4. DISCUSSION OF NEW ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL USES IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING. THE FIRST APPLICATION FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO THIS DISTRICT WOULD LIKELY COME FROM STRUMMER DRIVE. Mr. Johnson explained that at the meeting of September 21, 1999, staff presented three zoning options to the P&Z that might be applied to properties located on Strummer Drive. After much discussion the P&Z directed staff to refine Option One, adding additional design criteria specific to Strummer Drive properties. Option One now has two elements; first, there is the creation of a basic zoning category called Neighborhood Commercial. This District is developed so that it may be used in areas of the City that face similar circumstances as Strummer Drive. On top of the basic requirements of the Neighborhood Commercial District, each area that applies for Neighborhood Commercial zoning may create an overlay that applies design requirements addressed specifically to the area's physical characteristics. Each area that is granted this zoning would have an independent ordinance and a title that would include numerical sequencing, such as "Neighborhood Commercial District #100 - The Strummer Drive Overlay." The next neighborhood to receive this zoning would be named "Neighborhood Commercial District #200," and so on. The drafted language for N.C.D. is not intended to reflect what would ultimately be added to the zoning ordinance, but to serve as easy to understand guidelines that will aid the Commission to provide staff with further direction. Ultimately, implementation of any proposal will require amendment of all effected sections of the Zoning Ordinance including sign and landscaping regulations. Staff mailed this proposal to each of the owners of property that would be included in the Strummer Drive overlay. A form was attached requesting which owners were in favor of or against a refined Option 1. Seven of the ten property owners responded. Five said they were in favor of having the option to change their zoning to neighborhood commercial. Two owners said they would not be interested in rezoning their property, but they did not object to the others rezoning theirs. Please find each response form attached. It should was stressed that if the proposed zoning district and overlay are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, it would not automatically rezone the Strummer Drive properties. Each property owner would be responsible for submitting a Zoning Change Application that would require public hearings and approval by the Commission and City Council. If the zoning Page 3 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes change were granted, a site plan would have to be approved before any commercial enterprise could move into the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission will have several opportunities to influence the design of each site. Until all necessary applications are submitted and approvals granted, each parcel will remain zoned R-2 Residential. Planning staff has met with the Building Official, Public Works, and Fire Department to discuss the issues associated with these properties converting to commercial. The Building Official stated that these structures could be brought into compliance with commercial building requirements, but it may require a significant financial investment by the business owner. Public Works main concern is access to Strummer Drive. They are satisfied with the spacing of driveways as proposed on the overlay plan, but are concerned over the 12-foot access width that will occur when a single property is developed independently. The Fire Department has stated that hydrant coverage of the entire road would not be adequate for commercial property. There are hydrants in front of lots two and eight, which leaves lots five and six with questionable coverage. The property owner(s) of these lots may be required to install a hydrant at the time of commercial conversion. Mr. Johnson stated that staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission authorize Staff to set a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance creating a new Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and creating a Neighborhood Commercial #100 - Strummer Drive Overlay. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve a public hearing, scheduled for December 9, 1999 for the consideration of the creation of a Neighborhood Commercial District and the creation of a Strummer Drive Overlay District. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Ratcliff stated that the Master Plan should be updated simultaneously, stating the update is underway with consultants. Page 4 10/26199 p & Z Minutes "_ '_~".. ~"~"__V__N'____"____'_~'~'~_'''~''~~'~''_'__~____.._,_ 5. PZ 99-29 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE 11, DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO MINIMUM MASONRY REQIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM PITCH RATIO FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES, TEMPORARY USES, OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, CARPORT & DETACHED GARAGE REGULATIONS FOR R7-MUL TI-FAMIL Y, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND R1S-SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SWIMMING POOLS AND RENUMBERING CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ANY OTHER DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS. Dan Sefko, Dunkin, Sefko & Associates, gave a presentation consisting of an overview of the proposed changes, which had been authorized by the P&Z at the October 14, 1999 meeting. The following summarizes the changes presented. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. . Section 600 Masonry Requirements for Residential Buildings Increased masonry % on MF from 65% to 100% and established a minimum of 75% for PD's. Masonry Calculation - allows equivalent masonry material to be approved by Council & redefined how to calculate the masonry for ease of the applicant and staff. Allowed unusual construction through a Special Use Provision to be approved by Council. Allow a Special Use Provision to allow additions to existing structures with materials not specified in the definition of masonry as along as they are consistent with the existing structure. Allow a Special Use Provision on new construction allowing materials not specified in the definition of Masonry. . Section 605 Masonry Requirements for Non-Residential Buildings Increased masonry % on all primary structures and accessory buildings in all non-residential districts from 75% to 100% and established a minimum on PD's to 100%. Page 5 10/26/99 p & Z Minutes · Section 606 Architectural Requirements Buildings 10,000 SF or larger no more than 50% or each façade shall be a flat unbroken plane. At least 50% of each elevational square footage must be projecting outward or recessed inward at least 10 feet or more. No portion of the façade shall exceed 50 linear feet without an inward recess or outward projection of 10 feet or more. · Section 615 Height Limitation Exceptions (page 6-3) Established the minimum pitch ratio of 4: 12 for all structures constructed for residential use. · Section 625 Temporary Uses and Buildings (pages 6-5 through 6-6) Added titles to paragraphs A and B for easier reading. Better defined the different types of temporary seasonal holiday items sales. Added outside display and outdoor sales of seasonal landscaping as a temporary permitted use not to exceed 8 months. · Section 626 Outside Storage Regulations (page 6-6) Separated outside storage and temporary use regulations for better clarity. Permitted outdoor storage not to exceed 10% of the total lot and not to encroach upon required parking areas. Special Use Provision to exceed 10% of the total lot not to exceed a maximum of 20 % of the total lot area and not to encroach upon required parking areas. · Section 630.E & F. Accessory Buildings and Structures - Carports Regulations and Detached Garages in the R-7 -MF District · Section 645 Mechanical Equipment (page 6-10) To be screened in accordance with new regulations in Article 10. · Section 11 Definitions Defined masonry as natural stone, rock, or brick, painted aggregate or exposed aggregate concrete or split-face concrete masonry blocks. Defined outdoor storage and outside display. Created exceptions for the Multi - Family District to the size and number allowed. Revised the Design Criteria for all carports and detached garages to have a minimum pitch ratio instead of matching the primary structure. Revised the Design Criteria for AG & R-1-S Districts to be exempt from pitch ratio and concrete access to a public street. Page 6 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes · Section 695 Customary Home Occupation (page 6-12) - revised the numbering to match the rest of the section. Ms. Ratcliff suggested the Commissioners review Section 625 Temporary Uses and Buildings, 626 Outdoor Storage Regulations and Mr. Sefko's proposed amendments to see if what is drafted is what is desired. And, also asked if the revised Design Criteria for carports and garages were acceptable. Ms. Ratcliff stated that staff recommends the P&Z approve the proposed amendments the Zoning Ordinance, No. 1874, Article 6, Supplementary District Regulations and Article 11, Definitions. Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PZ 99-29, to revise the definition of outside outdoor storage to exclude pallet display apparatus placing a maximum stacking height of 7' for outside displays. The motion carried unanimously. Page 7 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes 6. PZ 99-30 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 8, PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, APPENDIX F, SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES, APPENDIX G, SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM PARKING AND MANEUVERING DIMENSIONS, APPENDIX H, SCHEDULE OF PASSENGER AND MERCHANDISE LOADING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO COVERED AND ENCLOSED OFF-STREET PARKING FROM SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND INCORPORATING APPENDIX F, G & H INTO ARTICLE 8 AND ANY OTHER ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS At the meeting of October 14, 1999, the Commission reviewed draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Article 8, Parking and Loading Regulations, and Appendix F, Appendix G, and Appendix H. The Commission did not recommend any specific changes and requested that staff schedule a public hearing. There was discussion about possibly requiring more covered spaces per multi-family unit. Below is a summary of the additional draft amendments to the Parking and Loading Regulations as proposed by Staff since October 14: . Former Appendix F - Proposed Section 820 Added in the schedule of required parking the covered parking requirements for Townhouse, Rowhouse, Duplex, Quadruplex, Condominium and Apartments. Deleted a duplicate duplex requirement Council comments from their workshop on October 18, 1999 included: . Look at requiring a percentage of enclosed garages for multi-family Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 8, Parking and Loading Regulations, Appendix F, Schedule of Minimum Number of Parking Spaces, Appendix G Schedule of Minimum Parking and Maneuvering Dimensions, and Appendix H, Schedule of Passenger and Merchandise Loading Regulations. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing and asked for the Commissioners input. Seeing no proponents and no opponents, the hearing was closed. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, moved to approve PZ 99-30, requiring 50% of the parking in multi-family be covered and enclosed. The motion carried unanimously. Page 8 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes The Commissioners asked that staff researches other cities on their multi-family garage requirements and report their findings. Page 9 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes PZ 99-31 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 10, FENCING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 11, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE 3, PERMITTED USES RELATIVE TO REQUIRED MASONRY SCREENING WALL REQUIREMENTS, NON- MASONRY SCREENING REQUIREMENTS, APPROVED SCREENING PLANT MATERIALS LIST, SCREENING OF OUTDOOR REFUSE CONTAINERS, SCREENING OF AREAS FOR VEHICULAR STORAGE, SPECIAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS At the meeting of September 9, 1999, Dan Sefko of Dunkin, Sefko & Associates presented draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider relative to Article 10, Fencing Regulations. Staff requested additional time to review the drafts and to insert them into the Zoning Ordinance before returning to P&Z with recommendations. Below is a summary of the attached draft amendments to the Fencing Regulations as proposed by Dan Sefko: · Article 10 Fencing Regulations renamed to Screening and Fencing Regulations. · Section 1020 Masonry Screening Wall Required Masonry screening walls where possible to be consistent with the exterior finish of the main buildings in material and color. Outdoor storage of materials or commodities to be screened by minimum six-foot masonry wall. Servicelloading areas must be screened from public roads and residential and office zoning districts. For properties requiring a site barring fence, deleted "site barring fence" and replace with "living screen." Added a description of "living screen." Included an approved screening plant list. · Section 1026 Screening of Outdoor Refuse Containers Dumpsters, recycling containers, etc. shall be located behind the building line and not within any side or rear yard setback. Shall be screened on three sides with materials consistent with main building and shall be equipped with gates. · Section 1028 Screening of Areas for Vehicle Storage Require masonry walls and living screens for vehicle storage facilities. Page 10 10126199 P & Z Minutes · Section 1040 Mechanical Equipment Screening (pages 10-7 through 10-8) · Article 11 Added a Definition of Screening. Additional draft amendments to the Screening and Fencing Regulations as proposed by Staff: · Section 1026 Screening of Outdoor Refuse Containers Added minimum screening of 3 sides. · Section 1030 Special Screening Requirements For uses listed in the Table of Uses requiring special screening requirements have added similar language proposed in the Subdivision Ordinance for screening along thoroughfares. In addition, staff would like to point out that Section 1020.C on page 10-2 and Section 1030 on page 10-6 still need refining. The Commission should consider what effects these regulations will have on properties and what is the intent. Article 10 overall, needs some careful review. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission read the proposed amendments carefully and if you feel comfortable with the direction you give Staff relative to changes, consider authorizing Staff to set a public hearing for October 26, 1999 to consider the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10, Fencing Regulations. Chairman Bowen opened the public hearing. There were no proponents and no opponents. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to Table the public hearing of PZ 99-31 until the December 9, 1999 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Page 11 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes 8. PZ 99-32 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 4, PRIMARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SCREEN & FENCING REGULATIONS, INCREASING THE COMMERCIAL SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS AND DELETING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ANY OTHER DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS AS NECESSARY. APPROVED At the meeting of October 14, 1999, the Commission reviewed draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Article 4, Primary District Regulations. The Commission instructed staff to advertise a Public hearing. The changes to Article 4 are a result of the amendments to other Articles that changed titles and numbers. These changes are reflected in Article 4 where the Primary District Regulations reference other Articles. The only substantive changes are the deletion of Section 440 E, "Outdoor Activities or Other Uses" which is addressed in the amendments to Article 6 and requiring the side and rear yards of all commercial districts to have a minimum 25 foot setback when adjacent to a residential district. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, No. 1874, Article 4, Primary District Regulations. The public hearing was opened. There were no proponents and no opponents. The hearing was closed. Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PZ 99-32, modifying side and rear yards to 35', dumpster setbacks to 25' and that 50% of the parking in multi-family districts is enclosed and covered. The motion carried unanimously. Page 12 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes 8. PS 99-33 TABLE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 3, REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 355, MASONRY SCREENING WALL REQUIREMENTS (SEMI-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT) AND ARTICLE 13, DEFINITIONS TABLED Ms. Ratcliff explained that on October 14, 1999 the P&Z reviewed draft amendments to the Subdivision Regulations relative to Masonry Screening Wall requirements adjacent to thoroughfares. Since then, discussion between the Planning Department, Public Works and Parks Departments have revealed that additional changes need to be made to the regulations. Staff requests the P&Z table the public hearing of PS 99-33 until December 9, 1999, to allow staff additional time to make necessary corrections. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to table the public hearing of PS 99-33 until the December 9, 1999 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Page 13 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes 10. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS There was nothing to report. 11. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional þusiness to conduct, the m~djourned at 1 0:50 ~M~) ~ ä r¡.i~ / I 1,1 . , I/) I. '4 /t/~ . / '--/ ~ . Ulk()~ ï r Ctlairman Don Bowen Ted Nehring, Secretary Page 14 10/26/99 P & Z Minutes