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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-03-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS MARCH 26, 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 Paul Miller Don Bowen Richard Davis Mark Wood ABSENT Ted Nehring CITY STAFF Deputy City Manager Planning Director Recording Secretary Planner Asst. Director/PW Staff Engineer Building Official Randy Shiflet Barry LeBaron Valerie Taylor Christopher Baker Kevin Miller Julia Skare Ed Dryden 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Wood moved to approve the minutes of March 12, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - O. Messrs. Miller, Ferguson, Wood, Bowen, Davis and Barfield were in favor of this motion. Page 1 - 3/26/98 4. PS 98-02 REQUEST OF EAST-WEST PARTNERS, INC., FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, EAST-WEST PARTNERS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a 5.2 acre tract of land currently zoned C-1 Commercial. It is at the newly formed intersection of Davis Blvd. and Precinct Line Road. A water line extension to the property is the only issue associated with this preliminary plat. Additionally, staff recommends a shared drive approach on Davis Blvd. and Precinct Line Road as well. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 98-02 subject to engineers comments and with the clarification that a common drive entrance at the southwest corner of Lot 2 and the southeast corner be a shared entrance and another shared entrance between Lots 1 & 2. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Davis, Ferguson, Barfield, Bowen, Wood and Miller were in favor of this request. 5. PS 98-03 REQUEST OF GREG CLIFTON FOR A SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CLIFTON ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8912 AMUNDSON ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant owns 2.3 acres and has an existing house on it. He is proposing a remodel on it and it triggers the need for platting the property. The property is currently zoned AG Agricultural and the applicant has been advised a zoning change will be required. He is not opposed to this and will make application for this prior to going to City Council. Because this is an older home, sewer and street improvements are both significant. Amundson and Walter Street are both un-improved streets at this location. The sewer extension will cost $4,000 and the street improvements total $74,000, he is asking for a waiver but is not opposed to signing a covenant for these improvements. Staff recommends that should the Commission Page 2 - 3/26/98 recommend the applicant sign a covenant, the price of sidewalks be included in that amount. Mr. Ferguson moved to approve PS 98-03 requiring a covenant for $74,000 for street and sidewalk improvements. The applicant is required to install the sewer. Mr. Wood seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Ferguson, Wood, Davis, Barfield, Bowen and Miller were in favor of this request. 6. PZ 98-03 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ALLAN YOUNG FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR USED VEHICLE SALES ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CALLOWAY ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7700 NE LOOP 820) ORDINANCE NO. 2293 WITHDRAWN Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a single lot that for years was the site of a service station. Mr. Young has purchased this property, which is currently zoned C-2 Commercial, to operate it as a used vehicle sales lot, which requires a Special Use Permit. The applicant hopes to eventually construct a new building on the lot that will conform to General Motors requirements, so he has not submitted a site plan, since he is unsure at this time what will take place. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Alan Young presented this request. He explained that he purchased this property with the ultimate plan of making it a part of his total dealer operation. Mr. Young plans on taking on an additional franchise, a Pontiac franchise. This property would be the location for this. However, the actual acquisition of this franchise could be timely, so he would like to utilize it as used vehicle sales until he obtains this franchise. It was the general consensus of the Commission that granting this request would set a precedent for Grapevine Highway to become another "Belknap", which is not the direction they want to go. Responding to a question, Mr. Young stated that he was seeking additional signage and visibility. Mr. Davis suggested that Mr. Young use this lot for his new cars, which is allowed in this zoning district by right, and would allow the additional signage he is seeking. Page 3 - 3/26/98 Mr. Young stated he did not have a problem with this and asked if he could withdraw his request for a Special Use Permit and was informed that he could. Mr. Young requested his request be withdrawn. Mr. Davis made the motion to accept Mr. Young's withdrawal request and encourage staff to assist Mr. Young in getting his Certificate of Occupancy for this portion of his new car facility. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it carried 6 - O. Messrs. Davis, Miller, Ferguson, Barfield, Bowen and Wood were in favor of this request. 7. PZ 98-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE MASONRY REQUIREMENTS IN THE 11 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, 12 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL AND U INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS, AND REVISING THE NOTATION IN THE REMAINING PORTION OF ARTICLE 6. ORDINANCE NO. 2258 APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated that over the past several months much discussion has taken place regarding the masonry requirements and whether they should be applicable to all zoning districts and not just some of them. Staff has drafted this regulation, incorporating ideas that have been presented in past workshops. The 75% masonry/brick requirement would be applicable to all non-residential zoning districts. Additionally, the ordinance was drafted in such a way that if someone wanted to deviate from the 75% requirement, site plan approval would be required from the Planning & Zoning Commission as well as the City Council. Additionally, the wording and outline form in the remainder of the ordinance was confusing and had gotten difficult to amend and explain. The wording has been rearranged, without changing any of the regulations, to give it proper outline notations. Mr. LeBaron stated that a representative from the Dry-vit industry is present to give a brief presentation of alternate type stucco materials that staff often has to deal with. Mr. Doug Johnson distributed a sample of the EIFS System synthetic finish that is on the market today. He explained that this product has been on the market in the United States for about 20 years, but in Europe for 50 years. He stated that this product holds up very well and is becoming more popular. Page 4 - 3/26/98 The Dry-vit is the only system that has a 20-ounce mesh, so it is extremely sturdy and also acts as insulation, which decreases utilities. He stated that Hudiburg Chevrolet is a current customer, they are using this material on their new facility currently under construction. This material has a 3 - 4 year warranty; stucco only carries a one-year warranty. Responding to a question, Mr. Johnson stated that he would be glad to come back and make a full presentation should the Commissioners change their regulations. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and called for any proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Wood, moved to approve PZ 98-12 amending the masonry requirement in the 11, 12 and U districts. Mr. Davis stated that he is not in favor of amending the types of materials allowed - he wants brick or stone - only. Mr. LeBaron stated that he wanted to draw the Commission's attention to page 3 of the proposed ordinance, Section 605 (b), which has always stated that "masonry construction shall consist of any combination of brick, tile, stone, concrete block, or precast or reinforced concrete materials or materials of equal characteristics. This requirement shall apply to all wall sections on all floors above the finish floor level of the foundation." He stated this is where the question comes into play and if the Commission is uncomfortable with that, then the language may need to be changed. Mr. Davis stated that he would amend his motion to include the removal of the words "materials of equal characteristics" from this paragraph now and the definition can be amended later. Mr. Wood asked how this would affect the portable buildings at schools, since they are in the U Institutional zoning districts. Mr. LeBaron stated that when looking at the table in the proposed ordinance, omissions have been identified and portable classrooms fall into this category. The Commissioners determined they would continue to "overlook" these portable classrooms until they become a problem. Page 5 - 3/26/98 Mr. Wood suggested the table in the ordinance be changed regarding accessory buildings in U Institutional zones be changed to shown N/A or show specific guidelines for these portable classrooms. Mr. Davis stated he would add the amendment regarding temporary portable classrooms in the U Institutional districts to his motion. Having a motion and second before them, the vote was 6 - O. Messrs. Davis, Wood, Ferguson, Barfield, Bowen & Miller were in favor of this request. 8. PZ 98-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MARVIN SMITH FOR REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1 RESIDENTIAL ON A PORTION OF TRACT 2, A-311, J. CONDRA SURVEY. (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS LANE) APPROVED Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Marvin Smith presented his request stating that he plans to build a new home on this property in the future. Chairman Barfield called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Miller, moved to approve PZ 98-13. The motion carried 6 - O. Messrs. Wood, Miller, Davis, Ferguson, Barfield and Bowen were in favor of this request. 9. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. Page 6 - 3/26/98 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ()" /;l¿t? '\ ¡t7&11 t/. ¡..:;J,u)~hV Don Bowen, Secretary ~~~G~ ~,<.,...,.~-~ David Barfield, Chairman Page 7 - 3/26/98