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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-07-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS JULY 23, 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 Chairman Richard Davis Don Bowen Mark Wood Ted Nehring Doug Blue CITY STAFF Director, Planning Planner Recording Sec'y Staff Engineer Barry LeBaron Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve the minutes of July 9, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Davis, Wood, Nehring and Blue were in favor of this motion. 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Vice-Chairman Davis asked for nominations for the office Secretary. Mr. Wood made a motion to nominate Ted Nehring as Secretary, Don Bowen as Vice- Chairman, and Richard Davis as Chairman. Doug Blue seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Chairman Davis welcomed Doug Blue as a new member to the Commission. Page 1 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 5. PS 98-12 REQUEST OF KEN JAFFE FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, EAST WEST PARTNERS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) DENIED Mr. LeBaron explained that there were several items associated with this plat. During the preliminary platting process it was determined that a shared common driveway between this lot and the proposed lot to the south, since that time, a revised driveway plan has been submitted and this shared drive is not reflected. Staff has no problem with the driveway as proposed. The offsite sewer easements are still being negotiated, and staff is comfortable where the easements are. Staff is working with the project engineer to ensure that the sewer line is deep enough to serve adjacent properties, and will require some modifications to their plans. The Grading Plan submitted isn't clear in the flow transition to the adjacent property and advise the Commissioners that the grading plan should be clarified. Mr. Cliff Weinstein, 4813 Broadway, Dallas, presented this request. He stated that while he was aware that a shared drive was a requirement of the preliminary plat, he was under the impression that having a shared drive on Davis Boulevard would take the place of a shared drive on Precinct Line Road. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Weinstein about the staff's comment that the submitted grading plan is inadequate. Mr. Weinstein stated that they are prepared to work on the grading plan. Their first intent was to get the property down to street level. They have removed many truckloads of dirt from the property already, which has brought the tract down. The transition between the two tracts is now ready to be addressed, stating that he owns Lot 2 as well and a grading plan for that lot has not been prepared either. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Weinstein if he was aware of the letter staff had received from an adjacent property owner stating that they are agreeable to granting a sewer easement along the Davis frontage of his property, but objects to the depth proposed. Mr. Weinstein stated that they have reached an agreement with a property owner to grant an easement that will bring the sewer line from across Davis Boulevard to this property. Page 2 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Davis stated that he strongly believes that the Precinct Line Road driveway, as presented, is too close to Davis Boulevard, the grading plan is inadequate and the sewer line issue is yet to be resolved and would like to see this case denied until some of these issues are resolved. Mr. Weinstein stated that they have been trying to accommodate these issues. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to deny PS 98-12, pending updated information on the common driveway, sewer easement and grading plan. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Bowen, Wood, Davis arid Blue were in favor of this motion. Page 3 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 6. PS 98-28 REQUEST OF FRED BALLINGER FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 17, STONY BROOKE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8750 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. LeBaron stated that this is 3.4 acres of land at the end of Hightower Drive and Eden Road. It is currently zoned AG-Agricultural and a zoning change request is to be heard on this same agenda. There are a number of issues associated with this plat. This property abuts where Hightower Drive would extend through. Additional items the Commission should consider are: water line extension, sewer line extension, emergency access, drainage, screening wall, sidewalks and streetlights. Mr. Fred Ballenger presented this request. He is the architect for the owner, Ms. Lisa McManus. He stated he would review each item outlined in the Commissioners correspondence. He stated they were asking for the abatement of fees, explaining that Ms. McManus is a single owner, who just can't absorb those kinds of costs. They want the fee's abated that are associated with the development of streets, storm sewers and water mains, as well as construction cost associated with such. Mr. Ballenger stated that they were willing to sign a covenant for the street improvements on Hightower and Eden Road. The applicant has also agreed to sign a covenant for the sidewalks. Mr. Ballenger stated that they are willing to sign a covenant for the water line when Hightower Drive is extended. Mr. Ballenger agreed that emergency access would be shown on the plans submitted for a building permit. Mr. Ballenger stated that they were not opposed to a 20' drainage easement being dedicated on this plat, in lieu of a drainage study. Mr. Ballenger stated that he is aware that staff is recommending a 95' sewer line extension be installed. Mr. Ballenger stated they still were requesting a wavier of the streetlight requirement, explaining that it hasn't been definitely determined if one is even needed. Mr. Ballenger stated they were willing to pay inspection fees for the sewer line along Eden Road. Page 4 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Ballenger reiterated that Ms. McManus has spent a tremendous amount of money already and hopes that they have presented an acceptable plat so she can move forward with her new home. Mr. Wood made the motion to approve PS 98-28 provided: .:. A covenant is signed for street improvements on Hightower Drive and Eden Road. .:. A covenant is signed for the future water main in what will be the existing Hightower Drive right-of-way over to Eden Road. .:. That proper emergency access is provided subject to staff's satisfaction, from the west end of the property into where the house will be built. .:. That a 20' drainage easement, generally towards the east end of the property running from north to south, down to the Hightower ROW be granted. .:. That a sanitary sewer line be installed now. .:. Waive the screening wall. .:. A covenant is signed for future installation of sidewalks. .:. Streetlights are installed on Eden Road if needed, based on spacing designs as required by the Subdivision Regulations. .:. Inspection fees for the public works improvements, primarily the sewer line, are paid as a part of that project. Mr. Blue seconded this motion and it carried 5 - O. Messrs. Wood, Blue, Bowen, Davis and Nehring were in favor of this request. Page 5 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes ~ ^< .,._...~-~..~..,-~--"-..~."<~.-._."-,-"..~-~_._'..._~._-, 7. PZ 98-30 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JAMES NADER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY FACILITY ON LOT 7, BLOCK 1, NORTH PARK ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked those speaking in favor to come forward. Mr. Eric Roberts, 500 Throckmorton, Suite 2808, Ft. Worth, TX 76102. Mr. Roberts indicated he was not aware of the new landscaping requirements when the site plan was submitted. He stated that they will comply with the new requirements. Mr. Davis asked the applicant if he was aware of the masonry screening wall requirements where this property abutted the residential property. The applicant stated that all of the existing fence along this and adjacent properties was wooden and questioned the need to replace this with a masonry wall, but indicated the masonry wall was on the site plan and that's what would be constructed. Mr. Davis reminded the applicant that they will need to submit a landscape plan that meets the new requirements prior to getting a building permit. There being no additional persons speaking in favor of the request, Chairman Davis asked for those speaking in opposition to come forward. Mr. Robert Montoya, 809 Pearl Drive, South lake, TX stated he owns the adjacent property to the north of this tract. He stated that he had concerns about drainage. He has future plans for an office building on his property. He asked questions about driveway cuts to make sure he would access to Rufe Snow. Mr. Montoya was advised to review the site plan so he could see how the driveway cut was being proposed. Motion was made by Ted Nehring to approve PZ 98-30 with the requirement that a landscaping plan be submitted. Motion seconded by Doug Blue. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Page 6 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 8. PZ 98-31 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TOMMY KLINE FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R6T-TOWNHOMES TO PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ON BLOCKS 32,32, AND 33, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 5500 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE) POSTPONED Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked those speaking in favor to come fo"rward. Seeing nobody wanting to speak on this item the public hearing was closed. Motion by Mark Wood to postpone until August 27, 1998. Motion was seconded by Don Bowen. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Page 7 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 9. PZ 98-33 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RALPH SCHWAB FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO R1 S-SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON TRACTS 8F AND 8N1, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055. (LOCATED AT 8713 STEWART STREET) APPROVED FOR R1 Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked those speaking in favor to come forward. Mr. Ralph Schwab, 756 Betty, Hurst, spoke in favor of the zoning request. He stated that he had plans on building a house at this location. Chairman Davis asked Mr. Schwab if he was aware of a letter from a neighbor objecting to the use of the property for a horse. Mr. Schwab stated he had visited with the lady who wrote the letter and she indicated to him that if horses were kept at the far end of the property she would have no problem. He stated that he has owned the property for three years and didn't have a horse on it at this time but, might want one in the future and just wanted to preserve his options for horses in the future. Chairman Davis stated for the record that a letter of opposition had been received from Mark and Jeannie Burleson, 8725 Stewart Dr. Ms. Lena Glazier, 6624 Chilton, NRH, lives just around the corner from this property and spoke in favor of the request. She stated that if the applicant builds a house it would help increase her property value. Mr. Bowen asked Ms. Glazier if she minded the applicant having a horse at this location. She stated that she had no problem with him having a horse. Chairman Davis asked those in opposition to come forward. Ms. Barbara Burger, 6633 Chilton spoke in opposition of the request. She stated that she was opposed to the possibility of having horses on the property and that R 1 zoning would be more appropriate for this property. She stated she has a daughter with asthma that is strictly air-borne related. She recited sections from the NRH Nuisance Ordinance, which referenced obnoxious odors as being a nuisance. Ms. Burger also referenced the 100-foot distance requirement for keeping of horses from a residence. She stated there were no other horses in the area, it was primarily a residential area and it would be inappropriate to introduce horses into the neighborhood. She asked the Commissioners to consider rezoning the property R 1 instead of R 1 S. There being no additional persons to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Davis stated that he would feel better if others in the neighborhood had horses. Mr. Schwab stated that others on Eden Rd. did have horses. Mark Wood stated that if the R1 was approved and the applicant wanted horses in the future, the applicant could always seek rezoning at that time to allow horses. Page 8 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes Motion was made by Ted Nehring to approve PZ 98-33 but only for R1 zoning. Motion was seconded by Don Bowen. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Page 9 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 10. PZ 98-34 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF FRED BALLINGER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO R1 S-SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON TRACT 4B, J.B. EDENS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 499. (LOCA TED AT 8750 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked those speaking in favor to come forward. Mr. Fred Ballenger presented this request stating that this zoning change was initiated by staff and not the property owner. He stated he would answer any questions the Commission may have. There were no questions for Mr. Ballenger. Ms. Cheryl Roberts spoke in favor of this request. Seeing no additional proponents, or no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PZ 98-34. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Wood, Blue, Bowen, Davis and Nehring were in favor of this request. Page 10 -7/23/98 P & Z Minutes _.-.~-<~.,_.~--_.~.._._--~--,._--~~_._--.- 11. PZ 98-35 REQUEST OF JIM BROWN FOR A REDUCTION OF THE MASONRY REQUIREMENTS ON LOT 14, BLOCK 3, J.L. AUTREY ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 4019 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) TABLED Chairman Davis stated that staff was in receipt of a letter from the applicant requesting the Commission table this meeting until the August 13, 1998 meeting. Mr. BoWen, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to table PZ 98-35 as requested by Mr. Brown. The motion carried with a vote of 5 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Nehring, Wood, Davis & Blue were in favor of this request. Page 11 - 7/23/98 P & Z Minutes 12. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commissioners about the training orientation being conducted Thursday, August 6, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 14. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. -~ . ) ~/ d ;1/ ~~f' ',-/!~:? /' /~. Chairman, Richard Davis Secretary, Ted Nehring Page 12 -7/23/98 P & Z Minutes