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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-10-08 Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS OCTOBER 8, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Richard Davis Don Bowen Doug Blue James Laubacher Mark Wood Ted Nehring Ron Lueck ABSENT Paul Miller CITY STAFF Deputy City Mgr. Planner Recording Sec'y Asst. PW Director Staff Engineer Randy Shiflet Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Kevin Miller Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve the minutes of September 24, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 7 - O. Messrs. Bowen, Davis, Laubacher, Nehring, Wood, Lueck and Blue were in favor of this motion. Page 1 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1998 MEETING APPROVED Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Bowen moved to approve the changes to the August 24, 1998 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Blue, Bowen, Wood, Lueck, Davis, Laubacher and Wood were in favor of this request. Page 2 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 5. PZ 98-36 CONSIDER REQUEST OF SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SHADY GROVE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8241 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that this property consists of 2.8 acres at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Precinct Line Road. The church has agreed to dedicate property for street right-of-way and the applicant would like to sign a covenant for the future street improvements as well as the required sidewalk improvements. Additionally, a portion of the property is not covered by fire protection and this area is to remain vacant. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the required fire protection, and a waiver from the street light requirement. Ms. Barbara Brown, 1101 Springdale Drive, Bedford, TX, presented this request. She explained that they are requesting a waiver on the street light requirement and fire protection requirement. There is an accessory building on this portion of the property but that will be moved. They are willing to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement for the lack of fire protection to this area. They would like to sign a covenant for the future street, and sidewalks and would like a postponement of the required street light. They would like to put up the light at the time construction begins, instead of right away. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve PS 98-36, requiring a Hold Harmless Agreement for the lack of fire protection, allow the covenant for the street improvements and the sidewalks along Shady Grove Road, but requiring the sidewalks on Precinct Line Road; allow the postponement of the street light; the light shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Lueck, Bowen, Davis, Laubacher & Blue were in favor of this request. Page 3 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 5. PS 98-38 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GREG MURRAY FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 17R, BLOCK 20, SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF NE LOOP 820) APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that this is a replat and the applicant has been advised of the screening wall requirements and has acknowledged them. He has also been advised of the sidewalk and streetlight requirements and accepts these regulations as well. Mr. Jerry Lennox, Service King, stated that they would be willing to lower the grade, if required, due to possible sheet flow water to the south. Additionally he stated the masonry for the required screening wall will match what currently exists. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PS 98-38. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Nehring, Lueck, Wood, Bowen, Davis, Laubacher and Blue were in favor of this request. Page 4 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 7. CONSIDER REQUEST OF COLONIAL EQUITIES, INC., FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, IRON HORSE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF NE LOOP 820) APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that the applicant recently obtained site plan approval for a multi-family development known as the Bluffs at Iron Horse. The applicant has been advised that water and sewer lines will need to be extended and has agreed to this requirement. There are some drainage improvement issues and Mr. Baker asked Mr. Miller to explain these. Kevin Miller, Assistant Director of Public Works, stated that there is flood plain along the south portion of this property and City and Federal requirements say this flood plain must be addressed if any construction or filling work will be done within it. The plans submitted include some structures, flumes, box culverts, that are not entirely below grade and those will have to be addressed with FEMA or moved out of the flood plain. Staff recommends that an additional drainage easement be added to this plat to allow these improvements to be moved out of the flood plain. Mr. Richard Shaw, Colonial Equities, Inc., stated his engineer is working on this issue with city staff and stated that they will do what ever it takes to ensure the drainage issues are addressed to staffs satisfaction, as well as federal regulations. Additionally, Mr. Shaw said they are not opposed to adding an additional drainage easement if necessary. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 98-39, adding no more than a 20' drainage easement along the south property line. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Wood, Bowen, Davis, Lueck, Nehring, Laubacher & Blue were in favor of this request. Page 5 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 8. PS 98-40 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 3, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Due to a possible conflict of interest, Mr. Wood abstained from the discussion and voting of this item. Mr. Baker explained that this 1.8 acres of land is zoned C1-Commercial and is being replatted to accommodate a Walgreen's Drug Store. The applicant has agreed to streetlights and sidewalks. The applicant has also agreed to shared mutual access easements at the joint property lines. There are some sewer issues and Mr. Baker deferred the item to Kevin Miller. Mr. Miller explained that sewer for this property will actually being coming from the south, originating around Thornbridge Phase 5, up through the property at the southeast corner of North Tarrant Parkway and Davis Boulevard. It will continue to North Tarrant Parkway and initially be a stub out that will come west along the north side of North Tarrant Parkway. The onsite developer and engineer will pick it up at the stub out and provide collection within their site. Ultimately, the sewer will be extended to the east of this property, north of North Tarrant Parkway along the low spot, which is where you would normally put a sanitary sewer line. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PS 98-40, provided the access easements are shown on the plat for informational purposes. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - O. Messrs. Nehring, Blue, Lueck, Davis, Bowen and Laubacher were in favor of this request. Mr. Wood abstained. Page 6 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 9. PS 98-42 CONSIDER REQUEST OF LEGACY CAPITAL COMPANY FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1R, 2R, AND 3-7, BLOCK 4, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that this commercially zoned property is the future site for an Albertson's. The sewer will be extended to this property from the Forest Glenn Addition; water extensions will also take place. The main issue associated with this plat is the curb cuts. The developer proposes four (4) curb cuts on North Tarrant Parkway; ordinance currently allows three (3). Additionally, the developer is proposing two (2) curb cuts on Davis Boulevard; that is in conformance with ordinance. The applicant has agreed to all other engineering requirements. Joe Lancaster, developer of the property, stated they would be willing to work with the adjoining property owner regarding a shared access on the far west end of the development on North Tarrant Parkway (NTP). He will also delete the most eastern curb cut on NTP. An access easement across the north line of Lot 7 to serve Lot 6 will be created. Mr. Lancaster anticipates several of the smaller buildings to be developed prior to the Albertson's; Albertson's informs the developer they propose construction to begin in approximately six-months, with the store opening about nine-months after that. Mr. Davis stated that all engineering comments had been met, the far most eastern curb cut on NTP will be deleted, a common access easement across the north line of Lot 7 will be added and he would entertain a motion on PS 98-42. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 98-42 as stated by Chairman Davis. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Lueck, Wood, Bowen, Davis, Nehring, Laubacher and Blue were in favor of this request. Page 7 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 10. PS 98-47 CONSIDER REQUEST OF RALPH SCHWAB FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SCHWAB ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8713 STEWART DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Baker explained that this is a 2.2 acre tract of land zoned R1S-Special Single Family and is the future site of a new home for the Schwabs. The applicant would like to sign a covenant for the future drainage improvements and for the street & sidewalks adjacent to Stewart Lane. Additionally, the property, as is lacks fire protection on one side. Masonry fence posts exist that encroach into the right-of-way and the applicant needs to be aware of this encroachment could be an issue in the future. Mr. Schwab presented this request and stated that he is aware of the encroachment by these masonry columns and that in the future they could represent a problem. He wants to sign a covenant for the future improvements and is willing to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement for the lack of fire protection. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PS 98-47, provided a Hold Harmless Agreement is executed and allow a covenant for the street, drainage and sidewalk improvements. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Bowen, Lueck, Wood, Davis, Nehring, Laubacher and Blue were in favor of this request. Page 8 10108/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 11. PZ 98-23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS REGARDING COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT INDOORS. (TABLED 9/24/98) APPROVED Chairman Davis explained that this ordinance established regulations for indoor commercial amusement activities, with the exemption of non-commercial activities of churches, schools and municipal centers. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked if there were any additional proponents of this request. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, he closed the public hearing. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PZ 98-23. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Lueck, Bowen, Davis, Laubacher and Blue were in favor of this request. Page 9 10/08/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 12. PZ 98-43 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID TERRY FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION CENTER AT 6680 GLENVIEW DRIVE. DENIED Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. David Terry, applicant, presented this request. He explained that he purchased this property recently. The car wash consists of eight (8) car wash bays, four (4) of them have had the washing equipment removed. One bay has already been converted to an automobile inspection facility. He wants to convert another one of the bays into a lube center. Responding to a question, Mr. Terry stated that he was unaware that landscaping was required, but is willing to tear out part of the concrete parking to accommodate landscaping. Mr. Terry stated that he is also aware that he will have to stripe the parking lot and provide handicapped parking. Chairman Davis called for additional proponents. Seeing none, he called for any opponents. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. The general consensus of the Commission was that the applicant had not provided enough information to determine what the proposed facility would look like and how it would function. They also agreed that this was not the highest and best use for this property. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to deny PZ 98-43. The motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Wood, Nehring, Lueck, Bowen, Davis, Laubacher and Blue were in favor of this motion. Chairman Davis informed Mr. Terry that he did have the right to appeal the recommendation of the P&Z and explained how to do so. Page 10 10108/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 13. PZ 98-46 REVIEW OF SIGN REGULATIONS Mr. Randy Shiflet, Deputy City Manager, explained that the last City Council had recently approved separating the sign regulations from the zoning regulations. Mr. Shiflet explained the process the Council had taken in doing this and explained that in so doing, the Council was trying to raise the standards for these types of regulations in the City. Ad-hoc Committee's have been formed and are working on different areas. The Land Use Ad-hoc Committee is over the sign and landscaping regulations. Additionally, an interim review committee was established to work with developers when they come in and to recommend higher standards as far as signs and landscaping. Mr. Shiflet explained some of the minor changes that were incorporated into the new sign regulations. He also explained that a Sign Review Board has been designated and they are the only board that can grant variances to the sign regulations. The City Council serves as the Sign Review Board. Page 11 10108/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 14. PZ 98-47 REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS Mr. Shiflet explained the process the Council had taken regarding removing the landscaping requirements from the zoning regulations and pointed out several enhancements that were incorporated into the new regulations. He explained that a Landscape Review Board was established, and City Council serves as this board also. Again, they are the only board allowed to grant variances to the landscape requirements. In closing, Mr. Shiflet explained that these ordinances are not intended to be a finished product, but an attempt to raise the bar until the finished product is adopted. Page 12 10108/98 P & Z Minutes PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 1998 15. STAFF COMMENTS The Commissioners were reminded of their joint work session with City Council on October 13, 1998. 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 17. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ðR~ælNJ Chairman Richard Davis Secretary, Ted Nehring Page 13 10108/98 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 f:5 c¡g-fo on the Agenda for /0 '- g - ,199 S The nature ofthe interest is: '1::J ~ ~ ¿ 1d&r-1 ~ ~ æð ~ .¿hÞ.- ¡; I 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 ~h' day of ð~ 1199~ ~¥ Board Mem r· ' '. Sworn to and subscribed before me this g day of ÛL~tR.r 199.K. Person Administering Oath City of North Richland Hills, Texas