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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-05-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MAY 28,1998 -7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Barfield at 7:35 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman David Barfield Don Ferguson Don Bowen Mark Wood ABSENT Richard Davis Ted Nehring Paul Miller CITY STAFF Director, Planning Planner Recording Secretary Director/Public Works Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Greg Dickens Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MAY 14,1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Ferguson, Barfield and Wood were in favor of this motion. Page 1 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 97-65 REQUEST OF·BRA-D THOMPSON FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is a 1 % -acre tract of land that is being developed as a single-family residence. This property carries a residential zoning and the only issue associated with this item is a waiver of the sidewalk requirement on the west side of Smithfield Road. Mr. Ernie Hedgecoff presented this request explaining that they are also requesting a waiver of the required screening wall and also the streetlighting. He explained that a streetlight already exists within 350' of this property and the ordinance calls for streetlights every 600'. Mr. Hedgecoff stated they would be willing to sign a covenant for the sidewalk, but since none currently exist, they would prefer not to build it. All other issues have been addressed and will be covered at the final platting stage. Mr. Wood stated that since Smithfield Road is such a busy street, he believes the sidewalk issue should be withheld. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 97-65, waiving the screening wall and streetlight but requiring the installation of the sidewalks. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - O. Messrs. Wood, Bowen, Barfield and Ferguson were in favor of this request. 5. PS 98-16 REQUEST OF DAVID BRANACH FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 9, BLOCK 15, GLENANN ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 9200 BLOCK OF MARTIN DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Barfield explained that this is a 4 acre tract that is currently zoned AG Agricultural and the applicant has submitted an application for rezoning to residential. He is requesting a waiver of the required fire hydrant because his lot is quite deep. The existing fire hydrant provides adequate coverage for fire protection on about 2/3 of the lot. The back 1/3 of the lot will remain undeveloped and so the applicant doesn't believe additional fire protection is necessary. Page 2 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Wood, moved to approve PS 98-16, waiving the fire hydrant. This motion carried with a vote of 4 - O. Messrs. Ferguson, Wood, Barfield & Bowen were in favor of this motion. 6. PS 98-19 REQUEST OF DELBERT STEMBRIDGE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BLOCKS 5, 6, 7 & 8, WOODLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CRANE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron explained that this is 11 % acres of land currently zoned R-2 Residential and is at the southeast corner of Crane Road and Amundson Road. The developer is proposing a 37-lot subdivision. He will be required to construct half of Amundson Road with curb and gutter as well as half of Crane Road with curb and gutter. The applicant is requesting some waiver on lot size, since this property is unusually shaped. Delbert Stembridge presented this request. He explained that they are comfortable with all of staffs comments except they are requesting some waivers on lot sizes, especially around the proposed cul-de-sac. These lots don't meet the minimum depth requirements, but they far exceed the lot area requirements for this type of zoning. Three other lots exist that are less than the 72 % ' minimum width but they far exceed the depth requirements and are over 10,000 square foot lots. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Wood moved to approve PS 98-19, allowing the waiver on the lots that do not meet the minimum requirements. The motion carried 4 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Wood, Barfield & Ferguson were in favor of this motion. 7. PZ 98-06 REQUEST OF RICHARD SHAW OF COLONIAL EQUITIES, INC., FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 2F2, ACKERS SURVEY, A-19. (LOCATED SOUTH OF BROWNING DRIVE, EAST OF IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE, NORTH OF NE LOOP 820 AND WEST OF THE DART RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY) APPROVED Page 3 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. LeBaron explained that this property is zoned as a Planned Development and one of the permitted uses is a multi-family project. The applicant has submitted a preliminary site plan previously and is now presenting the final site plan. He explained -that several issues do exist regarding this project, Le., parking and masonry exterior surface. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Richard Shaw, applicant, presented this request explaining that ample parking is being provided, approximately 1,100 spaces total. Mr. Shaw showed floor plans of proposed units, stating that the one-bedroom unit with a study is designed so it would be hard to use it as a second bedroom for more than a couple of days. The only bath existing in this particular unit is off the master bedroom. Additionally, Mr. Shaw explained that the exterior for this development will consists of stone, stucco and hardy plank, with some brick trim over doors and windows. The roof will consist of fiberglass asphalt shingles. Responding to a question, Mr. Shaw stated that this development would be built in phases, 294 units in the first phase and the remaining units in the second phase. The entire masonry-screening wall will be erected during the first phase and the area where the second phase will go will be utilized as park area until time for development and maintained by management. Mr. Shaw explained that the wrought iron fence would have brick columns every 10'. Seeing no additional proponents or opponents, Chairman Barfield closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowen believes that the parking will be adequate and doesn't have a problem with the masonry exterior. Chairman Barfield liked the variety of masonry exterior and doesn't see a parking problem as well. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Ferguson moved to approve PZ 98-06 requiring brick columns every 10' in the wrought iron fence. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - O. Messrs. Wood, Ferguson, Barfield and Bowen were in favor of this request. Page 4 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes 8. PZ 98-18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REZONING ON -SEVERAL- TRACTS OF LAND: - TRACT 1, .5 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 2,.7 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, FROM R-2 RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL; TRACT 3, 14.91 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY A-121 0 FROM R-4-D DUPLEX TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 4,25.1 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210 FROM 01 OFFICE TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 5,6.8 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, FROM, C-1 COMMERCIAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL; TRACT 6, .63 ACRES IN THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1210, FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Chairman Barfield explained that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting of this topic due to a conflict of interest. Mr. LeBaron explained that this has already been preliminary platted and one of those requirements was to get the zoning in place. He explained that the majority of this property is going to R-2 Residential with one small tract being developed as commercial. Mr. Bowen opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. John Barfield presented this request explaining that this is 150-acre tract they are developing into about 265 single-family residences. Mr. Bowen called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Mr. George McMichael, 8172 Vinewood Drive, stated he is not a proponent or opponent. He stated that when he purchased his property he was told that a park would be built in this area. He wanted to know how realtors could misinform someone so blatantly. It was explained to Mr. McMichael that he needs to make sure that the person giving information related to that actually knows what they are speaking of, and anyone can contact staff and find out. Mr. David Garrison 8204 Vinewood also had questions regarding this development, but was not opposed. Seeing no additional proponents or opponents, Mr. Bowen closed the public hearing. Page 5 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Wood, moved to approve PZ 98-18. The motion carried with a vote of 3 - O. Messrs. Ferguson, Wood and Bowen were in favor . ofthis request:- ·Mr.Barfield abstained. 9. STAFF REPORT There were none. 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 11. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Chairman, David Barfield ~~~ Secretary, Don Bowen ~~~~ Page 6 - 5/28/98 P & Z Minutes THE STATE OF TEXAS COUhJTY OF TARRANT § § § AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION The undersigned Board Member of the City of North Richland Hills hereby under oath says that he has an interest in Item f2:qg·,/Jon the Agenda for Ñ\ Cuj ./8 , 199 Ji The nature of the interest is:~(û+-hP r By filing this affidavit with the Secretary of the Board, the undersigned gives notice that he will not and has not taken part in the discussion or deliberation on such agenda item and will not vote on such agenda item. Signed under oath this ;;251 day of ~ , 199-2 Board Member '. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ;;;;;S> day of J1ì 0 ~ 1992. Person Administering 0 City of North Richland H