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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-04-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS APRIL 23, 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 Vice Chairman David Barfield Richard Davis Don Ferguson Ted Nehring Don Bowen ABSENT Mark Wood Paul Miller CITY STAFF Director, Planning Planner Recording Secretary Director, PW Asst. Director/PW Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Greg Dickens Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of April 9, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Ferguson, Barfield, Nehring and Davis were in favor of this motion. Page 1 - 4/23/98 4. PS 97-63 REQUEST OF FRED BALLINGER FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 17, STONYBROOKE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7200 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a four-acre tract of land being platted into one lot for a residential home. It is currently zoned AG Agricultural and has several issues associated with it. Mr. Fred Ballinger, applicant, presented this request. He is the agent for the owner, Lisa McMannis. He explained that he would like to discuss fee abatement for the granting of right-of-way for both Hightower Drive and Eden Road. He covered items listed in his response letter to Public Works and showed a footprint of the proposed home on the lot. They would like to see Hightower downgraded to a C-2-U and discussed alternate alignments for Hightower and Marti Lane. Responding to a question, Mr. Ballinger stated that he would be willing to sign a covenant for the future street improvements on both Hightower Drive and Eden Road as well as the required utility improvements. Mr. Davis made the motion to approve PS 97-63 subject to engineers comments, with a recommendation that the alignment of a C-4-U street be centered on Marti Lane to the east, with a 68' right-of-way; a recommendation that a covenant be allowed for street & drainage improvements on Hightower Drive and Eden Road and also for the water & sewer improvements on Hightower Drive; waive the masonry screening wall but require the sidewalks, and allow adequate emergency vehicle access made to the house without requiring curb and gutter. Mr. Bowen seconded this motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Davis, Bowen, Nehring, Ferguson & Barfield were in favor of this request. Page 2 - 4/23/98 5. PS 98-10 REQUEST OF SCOTT KUNKLE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOW AS LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, KUNKLE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this triangular shaped property comes to a point and is at the northwest intersection of Mid-Cities Blvd. and Smithfield Road. It is zoned C-1 Commercial and this is a preliminary plat for two lots. Mr. LeBaron explained that it might not be necessary for the required masonry-screening wall to be extended all the way to the far point of property at Smithfield Road. Staff recommends that the wall only be extended as far as the southeast corner of Lot 3, to the north - or as far as the parking lot goes. Mr. Nehring moved, seconded by Mr. Davis to approve PS 98-10, waiving the screening wall past the parking lot, or whatever improvements are made. The motion carried 5 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Davis, Ferguson, Barfield & Bowen were in favor of this request. 6. PS 98-21 REQUEST OF MARVIN SMITH FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 - 16, BLOCK 26, KINGSWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this plat was approved several weeks ago and the applicant has come back to amend the front building lines in conformance with the R-2 zoning district. Mr. Ferguson made the motion to approve PS 98-21. Mr. Nehring seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Ferguson, Nehring, Davis, Barfield & Bowen were in favor of this request. Page 3 - 4/23/98 7. PS 98-23 REQUEST OF LANDES & ASSOCIATES FOR A FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 6 & 7, BLOCK 4, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 5600 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this 1.4-acre tract of land is on the west side of Rufe Snow Drive, just south of Eagle Crest Drive. It is being platted as two lots and one of the issues associated with this plat is that there was a preliminary plat done on this property in 1993 and the three-year time limit has already expired. A waiver of the time limit should be considered or the applicant will need to resubmit another preliminary plat. Staff doesn't believe this would be necessary since no changes in development have occurred. Additionally, two easements should be included on the plat, a five-foot utility easement on the south and a 7- % foot utility easement on the west. Mr. Coy Landes, Landes & Associates presented this request and stated that they have no problem granting the easements Mr. LeBaron discussed. Additionally, he would like to change the lot number to run consistent with the existing addition. It should be changed to 5 & 6, since Man's Best Friend is Lot 4. Mr. Davis moved, seconded by Mr. Nehring to approve PS 98-23 with the changes in the lot numbers and adding the requested easements. The motion carried 5 - O. Messrs. Davis, Nehring, Ferguson, Barfield & Bowen were in favor of this request. 8. PZ 98-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JIM MAKENS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C2 COMMERCIAL ON A PORTION OF TRACT 11B, T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210. (LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD.) TABLED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a 3 % acre tract of land located at the north end of the city, just where Precinct Line Road intersects Davis Boulevard and is currently zoned AG Agricultural. One letter of opposition has been received regarding this request, which states a C-1 zoning classification would be preferred. Page 4 - 4/23/98 Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Mr. Peter Churchill, 8617 Ashley Court, stated he was speaking on behalf of the committee that has been established on the North Davis Boulevard Corridor Study. He stated he had hoped to see plans for the proposed and believes a C- 1 district would better fit into the "plan" for the area. Mr. Jim McCain, 8508 Steeple Ridge, also stated he is opposed to a C-2 classification and would prefer C-1 along the North Davis corridor. Seeing no additional opponents, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Responding to a question, Mr. LeBaron stated that the proposed use would fit into the C-1 zoning district by right, but stated the Commission should be cautious down grading the zoning without the applicant being present. Mr. Ferguson made the motion to table PZ 98-16 until the applicant can be present. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Ferguson, Davis, Nehring, Barfield & Bowen were in favor of this request. 9. PZ 98-19 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GREG CLIFTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1-S RESIDENTIAL ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CLIFTON ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8912 AMUNDSON ROAD) APPROVED 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. Bowen moved, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, to approve PZ 98-19. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Ferguson, Davis, Nehring & Barfield were in favor of this request. 10. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commissioners that the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting would be conducted as soon as this meeting adjourned. Page 5 - 4/23/98 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m. ~~ Chairman, David Barfield ~~ Secretary, Don Bowen Don Bowen, Secretary David Barfield, Chairman Page 6 - 4/23/98