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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-02-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 12,1998 -7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Because Chairman Barfield was not feeling well, Vice-Chairman Davis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman David Barfield Richard Davis Don Bowen Mark Wood Don Ferguson Ted Nehring ABSENT Paul Miller CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Building Official Deputy City Manager Asst. Director of PW Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Christopher Baker Ed Dryden Randy Shiflet Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood moved to approve the minutes of January 22, 1998. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Page 1 4. PS 97-59 REQUEST OF FWF PROPERTIES, INC., FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1R1 & 7, BLOCK 1, WALKERS BRANCH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8401 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this 5.6-acre lot is being divided into two (2) lots to carve out a small restaurant pad site, stating that all engineering comments had been met. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 97-59, requiring that access easements and lot numbers be added to the plat and subject to engineer's comments. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Davis, Ferguson Barfield and Bowen voted in favor of this request. 5. PS 97-62 REQUEST OF GAYLORD VAN Y AND MARCUS CABLE FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK H, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Chairman Barfield stated that his son owns a lot behind this property, but it doesn't abut it. He asked Mr. LeBaron if that would present a conflict of interest. Mr. LeBaron stated that no, it would not. Mr. LeBaron stated that this is 1.4 acres in size and is currently one lot. The applicant is dividing it into two. The property is zoned C-1 Commercial and Marcus Cable will be putting a switching station there. He explained there were some issues involved in this plat that should be discussed with the applicant. Farrell Mosley, 1302 Austin Thomas, Keller, presented this request. Responding to a question, Mr. Mosley stated that he would not be opposed to a notation being placed on the plat stating no building permits would be issued on Lot 1 until the water line extension had been completed, however, he only speaks for Marcus Cable, he is not a representative for Mr. Van Y. Additionally, he stated they have no plans on using the alley behind this property. Page 2 Vice Chairman Davis asked if anyone had any questions or comments regarding this issue, since it does abut residential property. There were none. Mr. Bowen stated that he wished there were a way a resolution could be made regarding the alley. He would like to see it abandoned and believes a masonry- screening fence should be required. Mr. LeBaron stated that when this submission was first made, staff recommended that the alley be abandoned, however, the applicant was reluctant to do that at the time because it would delay the platting process considerably. He stated that the applicant doesn't have a problem with abandoning the alley, but doesn't want it a condition of the plat. Much discussion ensued regarding the alley and masonry screening wall requirements. Mr. Barfield made the motion to approve PS 97-62 with the following requirements: construction of the sidewalks, require a masonry screening fence, that the water line on Lot 1 be constructed at the time a building permit is issued along the east property line with that notation on the plat, and that the access easement is clearly indicated on the plat. Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 6 - 0. Messrs. Barfield, Wood, Davis, Nehring, Ferguson and Bowen voted in favor of this request. 6. PZ 97-47 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR HUD CODE MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES. ORDINANCE NO. 2274 TABLED Vice-Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked staff for an introduction. Mr. LeBaron explained that in researching some legal references from the Texas Municipal League, it was discovered that the City needed to establish regulations for manufactured housing in NRH. This ordinance was drafted based on state statutes. A minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet and a lot width of 90' and a depth of 65' is proposed. By establishing these regulations, the citizen is given the opportunity to apply for a zoning district that does not currently exist and, it allows city staff to be consistent with case laws and state statues regarding manufactured housing. Page 3 Chairman Davis called for any proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question, Mr. Dryden stated that no state regulations exist regarding the minimum square footage in manufactured housing areas and that could be considered a policy issue. The 800 square feet indicated in the ordinance can be increased, as the Commission would so desire. Mr. Bowen believes that 800 square feet is too small and would prefer to see the minimum square footage increased. Mr. Davis stated that this particular draft ordinance doesn't reflect a minimum area of the district, he would like to see one established, possibly 4 - 5 acres; he also would like to see some form of site plan approval required that would indicate landscaping, common areas, access, screening walls and fencing. Mr. Barfield stated that if this is going to be established he believes the masonry screening wall requirement should be the same as in commercial districts. Additionally, he would like to see them only allowed along major collectors. He doesn't want to see them along back streets. Mr. Wood made the motion to table PZ 97-47 to allow staff to rewrite the ordinance incorporating the Commissioners desires. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Davis, Barfield, Ferguson and Bowen were in favor of this request. Mr. Barfield asked that staff include the same requirements for accessory buildings as are in residential districts currently. 7. PZ 98-01 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB FRANK TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 22 REGARDING FRONT ENTRY GARAGES FOR MEADOW LAKES VILLAS. ORDINANCE NO. 2272 (LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF IRON HORSE DRIVE) APPROVED Vice-Chairman opened the public hearing and asked staff for an introduction. Mr. LeBaron explained that in 1996 the city approved a Planned Development on the west side of Iron Horse Golf Course for a gated community. The subdivision was platted for 47 lots. In the Planned Development the Commissioners were very specific about trying to limit the number of front entry garages that would be Page 4 allowed in this development. In doing so the language was confusing and misleading and actually required a certain amount of front entry garages, which wasn't the intention. This ordinance has been revised to indicate that "no more than 40% of the total number of lots shall be permitted to have front entry garages. A front swing garage shall not be considered a front entry garage." Vice-Chairman Davis called for any proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Nehring made the motion to approve PZ 98-01. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Ferguson, Davis, Barfield, Bowen and Wood were in favor of this request. 8. PZ 98-02 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN ERICKSON OF INSITE REALTY TO REZONE LOT 4, BLOCK A, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 4900 OAKRIDGE TERRACE) ORDINANCE NO. 2279 APPROVED Vice Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked staff for an introduction. Mr. LeBaron stated that this is a 1-acre tract currently zoned single family. The applicant is requesting a rezoning for C-2 Commercial for a Gateway 2000 computer store. The property surrounding this lot is C-2. Vice Chairman Davis called for any proponents. Mr. Ken Erickson, Insite Realty, presented this request. He explained that all the property surrounding this property is zoned C-2 and has Gateway 2000 under Letter of Intent upon successful rezoning of the property. Vice Chairman Davis called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen made the motion to approve PZ 98-02. Mr. Barfield seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Barfield, Wood, Ferguson, Nehring and Davis voted in favor of this request. Page 5 9. PZ 98-07 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF CITIZENS IN THE NORTH DAVIS BOULEVARD AREA FOR THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NORTH DAVIS BOULEVARD OVERLAY ZONE Vice Chairman Davis explained that staff had received a letter from Mr. Matt Milano requesting the creation and establishment of an overlay zone for the North Davis Boulevard corridor. He asked Mr. Milano to come forward. Mr. Milano stated that he wanted to thank Mr. LeBaron publicly for all the time and effort he has spent with the citizens of this area. Mr. Milano explained that they had presented staff with a petition of over 300 signatures supporting his request this evening. The citizens in support of this study come from six different communities, including, Steeple Ridge, Thornbridge, Shady Oaks I and II, Forest Glenn and Ember Oaks. Mr. Milano explained that they see this area as the northern entrance into the City of NRH. He distributed booklets for the Commissioners outlining their request and stated some of the issues they would like to see considered as part of this study are: · building design, including architectural features and appearance · landscaping · signage · development depths · types of businesses · utilities Mr. Milano stated that this area, in their opinion, should be a focal point to serve as a gateway into the city. He would like a study, similar to the Mid-Cities Corridor Study performed for this area. He thanked the Commission for their consideration and looks forward to working with them on this endeavor. Vice Chairman Davis stated the Commission would listen to as many that wanted to speak as they could, but asked for a show of hands from the audience that agreed with Mr. Milano's presentation. Everyone remaining in the audience, approximately 50 raised their hands in support of an overlay study. Additional proponents that spoke were: Dan Williams, 8201 Lost Maple Drive Page 6 Jim McCaig, 8508 Steeple Ridge Drive Dan Johnson, 8628 Shady Brooke Drive Peter Churchl6y, 8617 Ashley Court Chuck Bolash, 8212 Beverly Drive Peter Hilliard, 8636 Kensington Lane After much discussion it was determined that Mr. Milano, with assistance from city staff, contact the owners of the property in question and get some feed back from them, and then come back before the Commissioners in 60 days with a report. 10. STAFF REPORT Mr. Davis stated that there will be an amendment to the masonry requirements regarding masonry in industrial districts. 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ~~ David Barfield, Chairman Page 7