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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-09-04 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 9, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Richard Davis at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Vice Chairman Richard Davis Don Ferguson Paul Miller Mark Wood Ted Nehring ABSENT David Barfield Don Bowen CITY STAFF Planner Recording Secretary Asst. Director/PW Staff Engineer Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of March 26, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Miller, Ferguson, Wood Nehring and Davis were in favor of this motion. Page 1 - 3/26/98 4. PS 98-09 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TRULA THOMAS FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 9AR & 9BR, BLOCK 30, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7732 & 7734 SABLE LANE) APPROVED Vice Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Roland Rodriguez, Dowdy Land Surveyor's, presented this request explaining that the property is being replatted so that one-half of the duplex may be sold. Vice Chairman Davis called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Nehring made the motion to approve PS 98-09 granting the waiver on the required drainage analysis and GPS coordinates. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Ferguson, Miller, Wood & Davis were in favor of this request. 5. PS 98-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RUSS GARRISON OF PIPELINE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR A THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE DELETION OF SIMMONS DRIVE NORTH OF MID- CITIES BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that Russ Garrison represents Pipeline Road Church of Christ, who is seeking to purchase and develop approximately 17 acres of land north of Mid-Cities Blvd as a new church facility. The current Thoroughfare Plan shows the construction of Simmons Drive directly through the church's property and they would like to see this extension deleted. Mr. Baker stated that he has spoken with Bill Guidema of Arcadia Realty and E- Systems and they expressed no concern over the possible deletion of Simmons Drive from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Additionally Public Works as well as the Planning Department have no problem with this deletion from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Page 2 - 3/26/98 Vice Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Mr. Mark Harwell, 6325 Sunset Road, NRH, spoke in favor of this request. He owns property at 8620 Martin and the road, as proposed, would run along his west property line. Mr. Russ Garrison explained that the deletion of the proposed Simmons Drive is for the development of their property but stated also that they don't believe that Simmons Drive, as proposed, would provide any traffic benefit to the area. Seeing no additional proponents, Vice Chairman Davis called for any opponents. Mr. Kirby Cox, 8601 Cardinal Lane, was opposed to this request. He is concerned about drainage issues from the proposed church facility. It was explained to Mr. Cox that drainage issues would be discussed and resolved during the platting process. Seeing no more opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Miller, moved to approve PS 98-15. The vote carried 5 - O. Messrs. Wood, Miller, Davis, Ferguson & Nehring were in favor of this request. 6. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Keith Lang, 8800 Martin Drive stated that he was concerned about the property just south of Martin Drive and the possible traffic that would be generated on Martin Drive if this church goes in. Mr. Garrison stated he would be glad to show Mr. Lang a preliminary site plan after the meeting. Page 3 - 3/26/98 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ~~~ Don Bowen, Secretary '\ Page 4 - 3/26/98