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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-12-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 10,1998 -7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Davis at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman Richard Davis Don Bowen Doug Blue Ted Nehring Ron Lueck David Barfield ABSENT James Laubacher Mark Wood CITY STAFF Asst. City Mgr. Acting Director Planner Recording Sec'y Director PW CIP Coordinator Ron Ragland Steve Norwood Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Greg Dickens Mike Curtis 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Blue moved to approve the minutes of November 12, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - O. Messrs. Blue, Bowen, Davis, Lueck, Barfield & Nehring were in favor of this motion. Page 1 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 4. PZ 98-58 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN T A YLORlNWA SOUTHWEST WRESTLING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN INDOOR WRESTLING ARENA ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7601 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that this was a request for a Special Use Permit to conduct an indoor wrestling arena. He explained that Mr. Taylor has been operating for the past 6 months under temporary Certificates of Occupancy, while the City established regulations for this type use. The City recently adopted regulations so Mr. Taylor is now seeking a SUP so he can obtain his Certificate of Occupancy. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Ken Taylor, NWA Southwest Wrestling, stated that he would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Seeing no additional proponents, and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Barfield stated he would like to see this application reviewed in 18 months, at no additional charge to Mr. Taylor. He believes this type use would warrant it. Mr. Barfield moved, seconded by Mr. Blue, to approve PZ 98-51 subject to an 18-month review by the Commissioners. The motion carried unanimously. Page 2 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 5. PZ 98-57 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN IN THE GENERAL AREA OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, MID-CITIES BOULEVARD, PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY APPROVED Mr. Norwood stated that this review is necessitated by the proposed Town Center project. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan does not currently have a Town Center district and this amendment will have to be made before a Town Center District can be established. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Mr. Jim Fuller asked if the plan would follow the intent that had been laid out at the previous meetings that Mr. Duany conducted. Mr. Fuller lives in Spring Oaks Estates. Chairman Davis stated that yes, basically with a few amendments, the Town Center would be as discussed in the Duany meetings. Chairman Davis explained that this issue is defining the limits of a Town Center, should it be adopted. Mr. Baker explained that the current Comp Plan was adopted in the early 1990's. The area being discussed was originally designated as commercial at the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. The Comp Plan also showed the interior of the property to develop as residential. This amendment will reflect this area developing as a "Town Center". Seeing no additional proponents, and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Blue moved, seconded by Mr. Nehring, to approve PZ 98-57 and Ordinance No. 2351. The motion carried unanimously. Page 3 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 6. PS 98-57 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING SMITHFIELD ROAD EAST, AMUNDSON DRIVE AND SIMMONS DRIVE, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHY OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD, EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND WEST OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY. APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that the Master Thoroughfare Plan requires amending just like the Comp Plan and the area of amendment is the proposed Town Center. Amundson Drive, Smithfield Road East and Simmons Drive are the only streets being changed on the plan. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Seeing none, he called for opponents. Mr. Jim Fuller, Spring Oaks Estates, stated he was concerned about the proposed roadways and right-of-ways of the proposed Town Center. Mr. Davis explained to Mr. Fuller that amendments to the thoroughfare plan are a guideline for the City; platting will determine the final location of the streets. Additionally, Mr. Davis gave Mr. Fuller a copy of a map outlining the proposed changes to the streets. Seeing no additional opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lueck moved, seconded by Mr. Bowen, to approve PS 98-57 and Ordinance No. 2353. The motion carried unanimously. Page 4 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 7. PZ 98-57 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A TOWN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. ORDINANCE NO. 2350 APPROVED Chairman Davis explained that this hearing would establish the "district" in the Zoning Ordinance for "Town Centers". The required amendments to the Comp Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan have been made. Once this step is complete, the zoning case for the proposed Town Center can be heard. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and stated Mr. Jerry Sylo with Richard Ferrara Architects would be presenting this case. Mr. Sylo stated that his firm was retained by the City of NRH to work with staff to develop town center development standards. The intent of a town center district is to create a high-quality, sustainable, mixed-use development. Mr. Sylo explained that town centers are based on the old traditional neighborhood development concepts. Mr. Sylo stated that this has been a working project since the spring of 1997, so 18 months of input has been involved in the development of these standards. Staff has worked diligently over this time to come up with standards that address the concerns of the community. They are not standards taken from a textbook and renamed. They have been designed to comply with the expectations of this community. Mr. Sylo stated that while some of the requirements may seem less restrictive than other parts of the city, it is counter balanced by many more restrictive requirements throughout the district, i.e., Comp plan amendments, Thoroughfare Plan amendments. Detailed Concept Plans are required and include architectural guidelines, uses, street layout, building elevations, etc. Property Owner Associations (POA's) are mandatory for any town center development and every property owner within the town center district is required to be a member of this association. Town Center Architects are required and they are responsible for ensuring architectural guidelines that are adopted are adhered to and that any development takes place in compliance with the architectural restrictions that are established for the district. Page 5 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes Additionally, Architectural Review Committee's are required and that committee reviews building plans before they are ever submitted to the City for a building permit. Town Center Parking Authorities regulate the shared parking agreements for compliance in the non-residential areas. These committee's I authorities are established to actually relieve the city of the enforcement burden for these districts. Stringent requirements have to be followed and can be confusing and this way the burden is on the property owner, not the city. Mr. Sylo did a PowerPoint presentation showing examples of homes and businesses located in this type development. He explained that porches are coming back in style and will be used frequently throughout the town center district. Mr. Sylo explained the different areas of the proposed development, stating that basically there are four subzones to the town center. Any proposed town center has to be at least 80 acres in size. The only exception to that would be if you own land adjacent to property already zoned for a town center. Additionally, at least two subzones are required for any proposed town center. Mr. Sylo's presentation included development standards for each subzones and showed examples of shared parking between an apartment community and business office. This concept allows parking spaces to be used by more than one use and parking requirements are consolidated. In closing, Mr. Sylo stated that this type project can work and he would answer any questions the Commission might have. Mr. Lueck asked Mr. Sylo what his firm's liability to the City would be should this development not be successful. Also, if there was any case law on it. Mr. Sylo stated he was unaware of any case law that exists. He stated that is what this process is about - the 18 months of development and review. He explained that there will be things that will have to be changed in the district, as with any zoning district over time. Richard Ferrara Architects believe this is a very viable development alternative. Chairman Davis asked for any proponents. Seeing none and seeing no opposition, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Lueck, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve PZ 98-48 and Ordinance No. 2350 provided Tables 3 & 4 "Shared Parking Calculations" are included in Page 611/12/98 P & Z Minutes the ordinance, and with the understanding that their may be minor revisions to these tables prior to going to Council. The motion carried unanimously. Page 7 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 8. PS 98-58 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REGARDING THE NAMING OF LOTS AND BLOCKS. ORDINANCE NO. 2354 APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that the Commission had requested that staff prepare an Ordinance that more clearly defines the process required in naming subdivisions. Ordinance No. 2354 relates to adjacency of proposed additions to existing additions and non-adjacency. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 98-58. The motion carried unanimously. 9. PZ 98-41 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE MASONRY BUILDING REQUIREMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2355 APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that this case is also a directive from the Commissioners to clarify masonry and state what is allowed and not allowed. The Commission wanted to see masonry defined as brick, rock or stone and prohibiting cinder block and stucco. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for any proponents. Seeing none, and seeing no opponents the public hearing was closed. Mr. Barfield stated that this ordinance would eliminate creativity and architectural variations. He stated that if this ordinance were approved NRH20, City Hall, and Hudiburg Chevrolet's new building would all violate the new ordinance. Additionally, the colored concrete that is being used by builders is put on like tile and is part of the Efa-System would be eliminated. Mr. Barfield asked Jerry Sylo to show the slides of the proposed houses in the Town Center, stating that the ordinance would prohibit this style houses in the remainder of the city, yet it is very attractive and unique. Mr. Barfield stated that as a builder this ordinance drastically limits a builders options. Mr. Barfield stated that brick has no more structural value than does efa-systems or any other frame; it is merely a decoration. Page 8 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Davis stated that clarification needs to be made in the height of the first floor in the proposed ordinance. Additionally, Mr. Davis doesn't think this ordinance conflicts with the Town Center District; but believes the new ordinance will be an upgrade for the City. Mr. Lueck stated that he is not in favor of voting for anything that would give the town center some sort of edge over the remainder of the City. He also stated that if City Hall couldn't even comply with this ordinance, he is opposed to it. He stated he couldn't see the citizens benefiting from this ordinance at all. Much discussion ensued regarding the pro's and con's of this ordinance. Mr. Barfield asked Mr. Davis to convince him that he, as a citizen, would be better off because of this ordinance. Chairman Davis stated that he wouldn't be able to convince him and asked if the Commissioners had any additional comments. Mr. Blue stated that he feels the City Council doesn't like stucco and want to raise the bar. Also, he stated that the majority of the old Sotogrande Apartment Community is stucco and over time has become unattractive. Mr. Nehring stated that the ordinance is only different in the definition of masonry, and nothing else is changing. Mr. Davis stated that there would still be a variance process that will allow someone to deviate from this requirement, if P&Z and Council approve it. Mr. Lueck stated that it is not a matter of raising the bar, it's how you raise the bar, and he isn't sure that eliminating stucco would achieve that. Mr. Barfield, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to deny PZ 98-51. The vote was 2 - 4. Messrs. Barfield and Lueck voted in favor of the motion. Messrs. Blue, Nehring, Davis and Bowen were opposed and it did not carry. Mr. Lueck stated that if we are trying to get materials that will last 50 years or better, the concrete houses will be the ones to last - and this ordinance will prohibit them. Mr. Nehring, seconded by Mr. Blue, moved to approve PZ 98-51 and Ordinance No. 2355. The motion carried with a vote of 4 - 2. Messrs. Nehring, Blue, Bowen & Davis were in favor of this motion. Messrs. Barfield & Lueck were opposed. Page 911/12/98 P & Z Minutes 10. PZ 98-52 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE FRONT YARD FENCE REGULA TIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 2356 APPROVED Mr. Norwood stated that current regulations prohibit front yard fences unless constructed with wrought iron and brick posts and can not exceed 4' in height. This revision would only affect those with an acre or more and also have 200' of street frontage, at least. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and called for proponents. Seeing none, he called for opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Lueck, moved to approve PZ 98-52 and Ordinance No. 2356. The motion carried unanimously. Page 10 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 11. PZ 98-54 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES REGARDING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - ORDINANCE NO. 2357 APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that issue would require an SUP for assisted living centers in the Commercial districts. This would ensure that P&Z and the City Council had a chance to review the site plan. Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked for proponents. Seeing none and seeing no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PZ 98-54 and Ordinance No. 2357. The motion carried unanimously. Page 11 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes 12. STAFF REPORT Mr. Baker stated that the P&Z Commission is invited to a Joint Worksession between the City Council, Land Use Ad-Hoc and Beautification Committee on January 12, 1999. 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 14. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. .--.. ill r--, ~, , ) - /Ì ", " f:- '..." I I"'j ,... ',' " ~\ '\ (-Ÿìí-t-.v,; <::J.. 'j),' /; """... \- .- . ~ ( ) \.-/ Chairman Richard Davis ,..--¡ " 7 f' "I~/ \ ( / ~ It' ..4;,.4"'¡Øv¡..fr¡yf ¡,? "- __ ~ . / ./ ~/ r >:' I/''' Secretary, Ted Nehring v Page 12 11/12/98 P & Z Minutes