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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 1998-03-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MARCH 12, 1998 -7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield at 7:30 p,m, 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman David Barfield Don Ferguson Ted Nehring Paul Miller ABSENT Mark Wood Richard Davis Don Bowen CITY STAFF Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Christopher Baker Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26,1998 APPROVED Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr, Miller moved to approve the minutes of February 26, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - 0, Messrs, Nehring, Miller, Ferguson and Barfield were in favor of this motion, Page 1 - 3/12/98 4. PS 98-07 REQUEST OF GUY GRIFFETH OF GARVON, INC., FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARVON ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8100 BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD) APPROVED Mr, LeBaron explained that Charter Furniture is the future tenant for this old J.C, Penney warehouse. Upon applying for a building permit for their renovation, it was determined that the property had never been platted. The issues associated with this plat are fire hydrants, curb and gutter and sidewalks, which the applicant is requesting a waiver of, Responding to a question, Mr, LeBaron stated that he believed the fire hydrant issue could be resolved, internally, with the fire department. Mr, Nehring made the motion to approve PS 98-07 subject to discussion with the fire department on the fire hydrants issue and waiving the sidewalk requirement. Mr, Ferguson seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Ferguson, Barfield and Miller were in favor of this request. 5. PZ 98-10 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DWIGHT BARON OF DBI CORPORTION AND ROBERT MEHLBERG TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 2, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION AND A PORTION OF TRACT 11-E, T. PECK SURVEY, A-1209 FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) ORDINANCE NO. 2284 DENIED Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant has purchased additional property to the north of his and is resubmitting his mini-warehouse request with a revised site plan, Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Dee Baron, 6801 Smithfield Road, presented this request. He explained that with his recently acquired property, he now has 450' of frontage along Davis Page 2 - 3/12/98 Boulevard and his new site plan shows a 70' buffer along the rear property line, He stated that he has tried to address the neighbors concerns over this project. Chairman Barfield cited several areas of concern for him which included: the slope or drop from the adjoining property to this property, maintenance of the green belt area, the stockade fence, drainage and the green belt not being included in the "planned development." Mr, Nehring also voiced concern over the fact that the green belt is not part of the PD and stated he would prefer to see a masonry fence instead of a stockade fence. Mr, Baron stated that he would add the green belt area to the Planned Development. Mr. Walter Nelson stated that the south elevation falls about 6', the north line doesn't fall that much, but it probably falls 4', Mr, Baron stated that there would be on site management 24 hours a day, seven days a week, A preliminary drainage study has been performed and it flows from the south to the north, It will be a 60" piped system and not an open channel. Responding to a question, Mr. Baron stated that all lighting would be directed away from the neighbors and the hours of operation are basically daylight to dark, Mr. Baron showed pictures of the green belt buffer area as well as what the development would look like. He explained that brick and split face block will be used on the exterior of the warehouses and the caretaker's facility will be of cut stone. Chairman Barfield called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents, Mr. LeBaron read a list of 5 names and addresses of opponents from the Mayors Action Line earlier in the day, Mr. Matt Milano stated he was speaking on behalf of the Steeple Ridge residents. He stated that the majority of residents he represents are opposed to this development. He explained that they have a petition with over 300 signatures, Residents from Shady Oaks 1, Shady Oaks 2, Ember Oaks, Forest Glenn, Steeple Ridge and Thornbridge have signed this petition. Mr, Milano stated that the residents don't have a problem with this property being zoned commercial, but are opposed to mini-warehouses and recreational vehicle storage, Mr. Milano believes this project is inconsistent with the city's master plan. Additional opponents for this request were: Page 3 - 3/12/98 Francis Lynn, 8616 Shady Brooke Drive Dan Johnson, 8628 Shady Brooke Drive Robert Riley, 9001 Trails Edge Drive Steven Enway, 8551 Shady Brooke Drive Janet Dietrich, 8624 Shady Brooke Drive Jon Bosser, 8624 Caddo Court Kevin Lucky, 8625 Caddo Court Seeing no additional opponents, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. LeBaron advised the Commission and the applicant that there were considerable drainage issues related to this development and that any approval by the Commission only concerned the zoning and not the engineering, Mr, LeBaron emphasized that should detailed engineering plans negatively impact the site plan and cause the site plan to be modified, it might require bringing the site plan back to the Commission for amendment. Mr, LeBaron also stated that the applicant has a previously approved zoning case on a portion of this property, which would be forwarded to the City Council if this rezoning case were denied, However, if this zoning case is approved it would take precedent over the previous zoning case. Responding to a question, Mr. Baron stated that the RV parking is an important part of this site plan. It was the general consensus of the Commission that the RV parking area is not in anyone's best interest. Mr. Ferguson made the motion to approve PZ 98-10, The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Nehring made the motion to deny PZ 98-10, Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it carried 3 - 1, Messrs. Nehring, Miller and Ferguson were in favor of this motion. Mr. Barfield was opposed, Mr, Baron asked the Commission if he could request the entire property be zoned C-1. He was informed that new notifications would have to be sent out and another public hearing conducted. 6. PZ 98-11 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUESTG OF DWIGHT BARON OF DBI CORPORATION FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL Page 4 - 3/12/98 TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR MINI-WAREHOUSES ON A PORTION OF TRACT 11-E, T. PECK SURVEY, A-1209. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD DENIED The public hearing for this item was conducted simultaneously with PZ 98-10. Mr, Nehring made the motion to deny PZ 98-11. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it carried 3 - 1. Messrs, Nehring, Miller and Ferguson were in favor of this motion. Mr, Barfield was opposed. 7. PZ 97-47 CONSIDER AMENDING THE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE HUD CODE MANUFACTURED HOUSING ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 2274 APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that at the February 26, 1998 meeting the Commission made a recommendation to the Council regarding the adoption of a manufactured housing ordinance. Shortly after that meeting staff had conversations with some representatives from the manufactured housing industry that offered comments regarding the ordinance, They suggested that we might be proposing forward an ordinance that might not be enforceable or may prevent development all together; their suggestions were that we flip the lot width and depth issues. The ordinance, as passed February 26, had the lot being much wider on the frontage of the street and shallower from the street. They believed this would most likely conflict the type of developments that are naturally occurring, which is the width of the lots would be narrower and the lots are deeper. It is before the Commission tonight for their consideration on the amendment of these lot widths and depths. The Commissioners stated that they would like to see an additional amendment made to control skirting around these type homes. Mr. Miller made the motion to approve PZ 97-47 with a lot width of 60' minimum at the building line and a minimum lot depth of 90'; also that skirting shall not be galvanized, corrugated metal or wood, Page 5 - 3/12/98 Mr, Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 4 - O. Messrs. Miller, Nehring, Ferguson and Barfield were in favor of this request. 8. STAFF COMMENTS There were none, 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none, 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p,m. ~~~ Dón owen, Secretàry <~~ lDavid Barfield, Chairman " Page 6 - 3/12/98