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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-11-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS NOVEMBER 12, 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 CITY STAFF Deputy City Mgr. Acting Director Planner Recording Sec'y Director PW Asst. PW Director CIP Coordinator Staff Engineer Richard Davis Don Bowen Doug Blue James Laubacher Mark Wood Ted Nehring Ron Lueck Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Greg Dickens Kevin Miller Mike Curtis Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Laubacher moved to approve the minutes of October 22, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 7 - O. Messrs. Blue, Laubacher, Bowen, Davis, Lueck, Wood and Nehring were in favor of this motion. Page 1 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE TO REVISE THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION. APPROVED Chairman Davis explained that since the Council recently changed their meeting time from 7:30 to 7:00 the P&Z is being given the same opportunity. He stated that he would entertain a motion on this item. Mr. Laubacher, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve amending the rules of procedure to revise the meeting time of the Planning & Zoning Commission from 7:30 to 7:00. The motion carried unanimously with Messrs. Laubacher, Lueck, Wood, Bowen, Davis, Nehring & Blue voting in favor of this request. Page 211/12/98 P & Z Minutes 5. CONSIDERATION OF HOLDING A SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION ON NOVEMBER 19, 1998 AND A SPECIAL MEETING ON DECEMBER 17, 1998 APPROVED Chairman Davis explained that the Commission was to vote on holding a special work session on November 19 to discuss the creation of a Town Center zoning district and the steps to be made to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Add itionally, a special meeting is req uested for December 17 instead of the 23rd of December. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve the special work session and special meeting date. The motion carried unanimously with Messrs. Wood, Bowen, Lueck, Davis, Laubacher, Nehring, and Blue voting in favor of this request. Page 3 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 6. PS 98-46 REQUEST OF OAKMONT CAPITAL, INC., FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1 , DAVIS-NORTH TARRANT ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS & NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Mr. Wood stated he would be abstaining from the discussion and voting of this item, due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Norwood stated that this 17.1-acre tract of land is the southeast corner of Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant Parkway, explaining that the majority of the engineer's comments have been issued. A drainage study is forthcoming and building permits will not be issued until this document has been reviewed. A sewer line is currently under construction that this project will tie into that will satisfy the sewer requirements. Chairman Davis stated that a joint usage access easement is indicated on the plat as well, which has been encouraged in previous development. Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve PS 98-46, subject to engineer's comments. The motion carried 6 - O. Messrs. Blue, Nehring, Laubacher, Davis, Bowen & Lueck voted in favor of this request. Mr. Wood abstained. Page411/12/98 P & Z Minutes 7. PS 98-48 REQUEST OF ELLIOTT & HUGHES, INC., FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK A, RUFE SNOW VILLAGE. (LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Chairman Davis explained that this item was in conjunction with the site plan approval case and would be heard back to back, but stated the plat would be considered first. Mr. Norwood explained that this is a preliminary plat for 2 lots; Lot 3 is currently zoned R7-Multi-family and Lot 4 is zoned C1-Commercial. Each lot is separately owned. Right-of-way dedication has been secured along Hightower Drive, which is currently being expanded. This ROW dedication will need to be indicated on the plat. Final drainage analysis will need to be finalized prior to final plat approval, but all drainage issues have been adequately addressed at this time. Water and sewer lines will be extended through Lot 4 and does meet all of the engineering requirements. Mr. David Elliott, engineer, stated he would answer any questions the Commission may have. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Lueck, moved to approve PS 98-48 subject to engineer's comments. The vote carried unanimously with Messrs. Bowen, Lueck, Wood, Davis, Laubacher, Nehring & Blue in favor of this request. Page 5 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 8. PS 98-51 REQUEST OF KENT HOLCOMB FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, TOWN CENTER ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF CARDINAL LANE) APPROVED Mike Curtis, CIP Coordinator, presented his request. He explained that this is the first project planned in the Town Center District and is in the 8700 block of Cardinal Lane, at the Simmons Drive and Cardinal Lane intersection. Preliminary utility, drainage and site plans have been reviewed by staff and with the exception of 3 -4 items outlined in the cover sheet, everything meets the City's criteria for a preliminary plat. Mr. Curtis stated he would answer any questions the Commission may have and that the architect is also present for questions. Mr. Bowen asked if a parking agreement would be filed since the parking lot is a separate lot from the structure. Mr. Kent Holcomb, GSB Batenhorst Architects, stated that several things are occurring with parking. A parking agreement will be executed on Lot 2 for the parking requirements of Lot 1. Additionally, Shared Parking Agreements will be executed throughout the "town center", including parking at the new high school. Responding to a question, Mr. Holcomb stated that he understands that should the proposed Town Center District not be approved, this project would be required to meet current City standards. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Blue moved to approve PS 98-51 subject to engineer's comments and requiring the shared parking agreement with the final plat. The motion carried unanimously. Page 611/12/98 P & Z Minutes 9. PZ 98-48 REQUEST OF ELLIOTT & HUGHES, INC., FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS RUFE SNOW VILLAGE. (LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that this property is proposed to be developed as multi- family residences and requires site plan approval. Setbacks and unit sizes comply with current requirements. There are two issues regarding a masonry- screening wall. A 100' section of screening wall was not constructed at the time Tom Thumb was constructed, which fronts on Hightower Drive; staff believes that 100' section should now be constructed. Additionally, staff believes a masonry fence along the western portion of the property fronting on Rufe Snow be constructed in place of the proposed stockade fence. The applicant is also proposing Magna Wall instead of the required 65% masonry. Ms. Lori Ellis, Fairfield Residential presented this request. Ms. Ellis explained that designing this site plan was challenging, in that there is very little street frontage and what little frontage there is, is only on Hightower Drive. But cross access has been designed and the concept provides adequate access for everyone, including emergency vehicles. She explained that they are requesting a variance to the required landscaping, stating with the layout of this site, the new landscaping requirement is impossible. However, they were able to meet the landscaped edge requirement. They are proposing a wooden stockade fence along the western property line that abuts the commercially zoned property, explaining that they would upkeep the fence, but once the commercial lot develops, that developer will be required to install the masonry fence. They are proposing Magna Wall, which they have used in numerous developments in the metroplex, very successfully. She stated that using this material allows a greater variety of styles and colors. Chairman Davis stated that a petition in opposition of this development was received and had been entered into the record. Chairman Davis stated that Page 7 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes while this was not a public hearing he wanted to give opponents a chance to speak. Mr. Barry McHenry, 6720 Ridgetop Road, stating that he wants an 8' screening wall for security purposes. He believes someone could lift a television over a 6' fence. Additionally, he believes the access points are too close in proximity, and are in the middle of a school zone. He would like to see additional access on Rufe Snow Drive. Additional opponents that spoke were Mr. Brad Murphy of 6768 Ridgetop Road and Mr. Jim Johns of 6725 Ridgetop Road. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PZ 98-48 allowing the deviation of the setback on Hightower Drive of the landscaping plan; a masonry fence abutting the residential properties be installed with 8' columns and 7' panels; 65% brick or stone on the buildings; that masonry screening be required adjacent to all commercial property. The motion carried unanimously. Page 8 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 10. PZ 98-50 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF NASSER SHAFFIPOUR FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C1-COMMERCIAL TO R4D-DUPLEXES ON A TRACT OF LAND IN THE W.W. WALLACE SURVEY, A-1606. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE & IRISH DRIVE) Mr. Norwood explained that this is a .274 acre that is currently zoned commercially. The applicant would like to construct one duplex unit on this lot. This property abuts La Casita Mobile Home Park and is adjacent to vacant commercial land as well as multi-family. Mr. Norwood stated this zoning request is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and staff recommends denial of this request. Mr. Mark Shaffipour presented the request for his father. He explained that this property is surrounded by either residentially or multi-family zoned property and they would like to construct a single duplex unit on this lot. He believes the neighbors would prefer the duplex zoning instead of allowing a convenience store, etc. at this corner. Seeing no additional proponents and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to deny PZ 98-50. The motion carried unanimously. Page 9 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 11. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 13. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~~~ Page 10 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes COUNTY OF TARRANT § § § AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS The undersigned Board Member of the City of North Richland Hills hereby under oath says that he has an interest in Iterri?j q~, Y lpon the Agenda for l\"?rqg , 199_. The nature of the interest is: 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 12 day of JJOÙ €h"J)Pf ,199g ;Z~ßct- Board ember '. Sworn to and subscribed before me thislL day of Û)Je¡-n ~ 19925.-. Person Administering Oath City of North Richland Hills,