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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-06-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JUNE 25, 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 Richard Davis Don Bowen Mark Wood Ted Nehring ABSENT Paul Miller Don Ferguson CITY STAFF Director, Planning Barry LeBaron Planner Christopher Baker Recording Sec'y Valerie Taylor Asst Director/Public Works Kevin Miller Staff Engineer Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen moved to approve the minutes of June 11, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - o. Messrs. Bowen, Davis, Wood, Barfield and Nehring were in favor of this motion. Page 1 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 98-20 REQUEST OF RICHARD SHAW FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, IRON HORSE ADDITION. (LOCATED SOUTH OF BROWNING DRIVE, NORTH OF NE LOOP 820, WEST OF THE DART RAILROAD R-O-W, AND EAST OF IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE) APPROVED Mr. Richard Shaw presented his request. He explained that this is a 31-acre tract zoned for a multi-family development under a Planned Development. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Davis, moved to approve PS 98-20, subject to engineer's comments. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Davis, Barfield, Bowen and Wood were in favor of this request. Page 2 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes PS 98-26 REQUEST OF RUSS GARRISON OF PIPELINE ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 14, GLENANN ADDITION. (LOCA TE4D IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Wood stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he would be abstaining from the discussion and voting of this agenda item. Mr. LeBaron stated that this 18-acres of land is currently zoned 11-Light Industrial. Pipeline Road Church of Christ is developing a new facility on this site. The property fronts on Mid-Cities Boulevard and Martin Drive. All requirements for water and sewer have been met and staff recommends approval of this preliminary plat. Responding to a question, Mr. LeBaron stated that the drive way spacing regulations on a street of this classification is 500' apart, with the first one not being any closer than 100' to the nearest intersection. This property will most likely have one curb cut. It would be possible for them to have two curb cuts since they have over 500' of frontage on Mid-Cities Boulevard. This issue will be coordinated with Public Works for median cuts on Mid-Cities Boulevard. Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 98-26, subject to engineer's comments. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - O. Messrs. Davis, Bowen, Barfield and Nehring were in favor of this request. Mr. Wood abstained. Page 3 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes 6. PZ 98-27 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ZONE SYSTEMS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 400 FOOT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON LOT 5C, BLOCK F, SMITHFIELD ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6529 SNIDER STREET) TABLED Mr. LeBaron explained that the applicant is applying for a Special Use Permit for a 400' communication tower. The ordinance regulating these towers establishes height and spacing requirements and the applicant is requesting to deviate from the ordinance. There is an existing tower next to this property that is 100' in height. Mr. LeBaron also explained that this site is in the area of "Historic Smithfield" and the Commissioners should take this recent study into consideration with this item as well. Mr. Wood stated that he had been contacted by Evelyn Lockiridge, Chairman of the Historical Commission, voicing their opposition to this request due to the negative impact that it would have on the old "historic" Smithfield. Chairman Barfield opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Peter Kavanagh, Zone Systems, presented this request. He explained that this is a tower for Motorola and asked that the Commission table this request for two weeks in order to be better prepared. Responding to a question, Mr. Kavanagh explained that Motorola Network Services provides tower space to people who use Motorola radio systems. The requested height is to enable them to reach their customers. Mr. Barfield asked how far the range would be for this tower and Mr. Kavanagh stated he was unsure. Mr. Kavanagh stated that Motorola has no other towers in the City of NRH. He stated the closest tower of this nature they have is in Haltom City. They also have one in Colleyville that is 380' in height. Mr. Wood stated that if a tower that size is in Colleyville, why would another tower of such height be needed here. Responding to a question, Mr. Kavanagh stated that he was aware of the ordinance governing towers and realizes that he is requesting a variance to the entire ordinance. Page 4 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes Seeing no additional proponents, Chairman Barfield called for any opponents. Mr. Terry Snider, 6533 Snider Street, was opposed to this request. He explained that his family has been in this area for many, many years. Mr. Snider also owns the property at 8021 Main Street. His family purchased this building in 1929, and has owned it ever since. Mr. Snider has plans to refurbish the building in the future and believes a tower of this magnitude would detract from that. Johnny Rumfield, 5521 Susan Lee Lane, stated that he was born and raised in this area and is opposed to this request. Mr. Billy Campbell, Secretary of the Smithfield Masonic Lodge, stated that the lodge was built in 1876 and has been there ever since. They support the historical district and oppose a tower at this location. Mr. John Wiggins, 7817 Miracle Lane, was also opposed to this request. He believes towers are unsightly and believes that allowing one would set a precedent that the City of NRH doesn't need. Seeing no additional opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood stated that based on the applicant's request, he has no problem tabling this request for 2 weeks, but wants the Commission and citizens to know that he is opposed to this request. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to table PZ 98-27 until the July 9, 1998 meeting. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Wood, Bowen, Davis, Barfield and Nehring were in favor of this motion. Mr. Davis stated that this Commission has always allowed an applicant to postpone a case if they felt it necessary and stated that is no reflection of the way he continues to vote in two weeks. Mr. Davis is also opposed to this req uest. Page 5 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes 7. PZ 98-28 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RICHARD SHAW FOR AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 2171 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #23) APPROVED Mr. Shaw explained that the original zoning was approved contingent upon the fact that a building permit would be issued by July 31, 1998. Although they are making steadfast progress, Mr. Shaw's group will be unable to fulfill the original date scheduled. They are requesting a two-year extension. Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PZ 98-28, allowing a 90- day extension on Phase I and an 18-month extension on Phase II. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Davis, Barfield and Bowen were in favor of this request. Page 6 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes 8. PZ 98-07 REQUEST OF THE NORTH DAVIS COMMUNITY CITIZENS GROUP FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OVERLAY ZONE IN THE NORTH DAVIS BOULEVARD REGION APPROVED Mr. Peter Churcher thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to speak. He informed them that they have prepared a PowerPoint presentation and have done their best to fulfill the request the Commission made in putting together ideas and discussing them with landowners in the area. Mr. Churcher stated that they would like to implement an overlay zone in the North Davis Boulevard Corridor, which extends from the City boundaries at the northeast corner of NRH and extends to Green Valley to the south and Precinct Line Road to the east. The presentation consisted of ideas in signage, landscaping, architecture, screening fences, passive parks and greenbelts and tree conservation. The presentation outlined the benefits that an overlay zone of this caliber would bring to the City. Mr. Barfield complimented the group for their presentation, stating this was the best presentation he had seen from a citizens group. Mr. Davis commended the group for their presentation and stated he was ready to take it to the next step and asked Mr. Churcher what they anticipated happening. Mr. Churcher stated it is the group's hope that the Planning & Zoning Commission will endorse the group's idea to the City Council. Mr. Davis stated that he would like to endorse this proposal and ask the City Council to set aside staff and funds necessary to develop the design criteria and design specifications, as outlined in this proposal for a Northern Gateway Overlay Zone, made up of people that's mentioned in the proposal, i.e., staff members, P&Z Commissioners, Parks Board members, design consultants, commercial stakeholders and people from the homeowners group. Mr. Wood seconded this motion and it carried with a vote of 5 - o. Messrs. Davis, Wood, Barfield, Bowen & Nehring were in favor of this request. Page 7 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Davis stated that he invisions this group meeting for the next 4 - 6 months to get the design criteria, actual limits of the corridor, landscaping, architectural and signage requirements, etc. actually established. Once that "package" is complete, a public hearing would be required and the overlay zone could move forward. Mr. Davis stated that he is asking the Council to set aside funds and staff that are necessary to move forward with an establishment of a committee to develop the design criteria and development guidelines for the Northern Gateway Overlay Zone as outlined in the North Davis Citizens Groups presentation. The intent is to develop a document that will establish building/development guidelines for this part of the City. 9. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commissioners of the joint work session with the City Council on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 11. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~~ ~~ Secretary, Don Bowen Page 8 - 6/25/98 P & Z Minutes THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY 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 ~ q g-Z6 on the Agenda for 6 - ZS ,19g.z? The nature of the interest is: 111 ~ -Ù> d ~ fJ~~;t;~'· 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 Z-Jo(day of ~ , 199 2?: ~oard Memb?7~Jo/ \. Sworn to and subscribed before me this2- day of ~.J..l.->---, , 199j[ Person Administering 0 City of North Richland H