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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 1998-12-17 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS DECEMBER 17, 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 James Laubacher Mark Wood ABSENT Ron Lueck CITY STAFF Mayor Asst. City Mgr. Acting Director Planner Recording Sec'y Director PW Staff Engineer Charles Scoma Ron Rag land Steve Norwood Christopher Baker Valerie Taylor Greg Dickens Julia Skare 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1998 APPROVED Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. Nehring moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 1998. The motion carried with a vote of 6 - O. Messrs. Blue, Bowen, Davis, Laubacher, Wood & Nehring were in favor of this motion. Page 1 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes 4. PS 98-53 CONSIDER REQUEST OF TRADEMARK ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 - 3, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY & PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that Lots 1 - 3 of this proposed development total about 38 acres. Block 1, which is being developed first, totals about 8 % acres. The property is currently zoned C2-Commercial. Issues associated with this preliminary plat are ROW, drainage analysis, street improvements, driveway spacing, sidewalks and streetlights. Additionally, the applicant is aware of the proposed Town Center. Mr. Tony Chron, Trademark Acquisitions, presented this case. He explained that they agree with all of the engineer's comments, except for the sidewalks. They are not requesting a waiver, but are asking to take them internally instead.of on the main thoroughfares. They have been working with Arcadia to dovetail the developments. They are not opposed to sidewalks, only the location. Additionally, the curb cuts along Precinct Line are driven by the Kohl's layout. They are leasing 8.6 acres for a department store and they basically mandated that a curb cut at the front door of their building is installed. The next logical cut was at the north property line for truck entrance only. Additional meetings with staff outlined the 500' limitation. The developer has imposed a right in - right out cut on the south end. They believe this will be required to accommodate the traffic that will be generated during peak operating portions of the seasons. Mr. Chron stated that they would be willing to limit the access to the north to trucks only, stating they will work with staff to formulate a design that pleases them. They also agree to work with staff on the right in I right out to determine the exact location for it and to limit the access to right in I right out only. He asked that the Commission consider his request to amend the site plan to accommodate the curb cuts as stated. Responding to a question, Mr. Chron stated he would have no problem placing some type of barrier in the parking lot prohibiting traffic from cutting over and using the "truck" entrance. Mr. Bowen stated he did not understand internalized sidewalks and asked for clarification. Page 2 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Chron stated that throughout the site plan sidewalks show to meander through the property and possibly down Precinct Line to the school. But instead of taking the sidewalks along Grapevine Highway, the developers have brought them internally through the property. They felt this type of meandering was more appealing for the development and also tied into the concept of the Town Center. He stated that the City of Hurst does have sidewalks along this part of Grapevine Highway, across the street from this development. Chairman Davis believes there should be consistency and if neighboring Hurst has sidewalks, NRH should as well. Mr. Davis anticipates a lot of foot traffic in this area and believes sidewalks should be along Grapevine Highway & Precinct Line Road. Mr. Davis stated that the conditions of approval should be as submitted with a truck entrance on the north, the most southern cut on Precinct Line being right in I right out only with the design approved by staff. Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Laubacher, moved to approve PS 98-53 subject to engineer's comments, including the sidewalks along Grapevine Highway & Precinct Line Road and accepting the curb cut alignments along Precinct Line Road. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Davis stated that PZ 98-55 has been tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting, at the applicant's request. Page 3 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes 5. PS 98-54 CONSIDER REQUEST OF SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 2R - 6, BLOCK 6, TAPP ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY & NE LOOP 820) APPROVED Mr. Norwood explained that this is the future Sam's Wholesale, which is about 9 % acres. Primary issues associated with this plat are Industrial Park Boulevard, which will be relocated, drainage, water, offsite easements, driveway spacing, sidewalks and streetlights. Don Craig, Adams Engineering, presented this request. He explained that they are requesting a waiver on the sidewalks since no other sidewalks exist along the frontage road of NE Loop 820. They have no problem with sidewalks along the other streets. Responding to a question, Mr. Craig stated that they would not be opposed to extend the access easement all the way to the north property line to protect the development when TX DOT's expansion removes the eastern entrance. He stated they have met with TX DOT on this. The proposed drive shown going to the Sam's site now works with the access as it is now. Once construction commences that location will not work, so that drive would have to be relocated. Chairman Davis stated that all engineering comments had been addressed by the applicant. He reminded the Commission of the request for a waiver along the sidewalks along the frontage road of 820 and he would entertain a motion. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Bowen, moved to approve PS 98-54 subject to waiving the sidewalks along the frontage road and subject to extending the 30' access easement between lots 5 & 4, north to the northern boundary of those two lots. The motion carried unanimously. Page 4 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes Page 5 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes 6. PS 98-57 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MR. BILL GIETEMA OF ARCADIA REALTY GROUP FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM 11- INDUSTRIAL, C1-COMMERCIAL, 12-INDUSTRIAL AND R7-MUL TI-FAMIL Y ON APPROXIMATELY 280 ACRES IN THE T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, A-1055; AND THE J. BARLOUGH SURVEY, A-310. ORDINANCE NO. 2360 APPROVED Chairman Davis opened the public hearing and asked staff for a brief summary while Mr. Gietema prepared to make his presentation. Mr. Baker explained that staff has been working with the developer for approximately 2 years. The project has proceeded through various steps and intense reviews. He explained that internationally known City Planner, Andreas Duany designed this project. Mr. Duany was present in October for a week of presentations and discussions with staff, City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission as well as citizens. Mr. Bill Gietema, Arcadia Realty, stated that after a long, extensive work, the Town Center was nearly a reality. Mr. Gietema did a PowerPoint presentation showing an overview of the site and the methodology used in creating the "center" and the architectural design and materials proposed. He explained that he had met with the Homeowners Association of Spring Oaks Estates in the early stages of this development and what they learned from them was that community, when given a choice, wanted to be included in the Town Center. In order to accommodate this, Smithfield Road East and Amundson Drive, which currently abut the addition, will be decreased in speed. This will be achieved by cutting down the two streets and deflecting it downward towards the square and internalizing it. Mr. Gietema explained the layout of the Town Center and the subzones that will exist and stated he would answer any questions. Responding to a question, Mr. Gietema explained that there is an essential disconnect between what people want and what they buy. He did another PowerPoint presentation showing the outcome of a survey conducted and how they determined that people are only buying what's available. In this presentation he demonstrated, through results of their survey, that people actually preferred the traditional housing designs and materials opposed to what they are buying. Old style front porches were preferred, according to the survey. Chairman Davis called for additional proponents. Page 6 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes Mr. Arthur Mcilwain, 6104 Roaring Springs, spoke in favor of the town center. Seeing no additional proponents, and no opponents, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question, Mr. Jerry Sylo, Richard Ferrara Architects, the consulting firm hired by the City to help guide through the transition of establishing this district, stated that this case does meet all the requirements the newly created Town Center District have established. Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Nehring, moved to approve PZ 98-40. The motion carried unanimously. Page 7 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes 7. PZ 98-55 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MARSHALL MERRITT FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CAR WASH AND GASOLINE SALES AT A PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE ON LOT 5, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION. (LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY & HARWOOD ROAD) ORDINANCE NO. 2361 TABLED Chairman Davis stated that at the applicant's request, this item was tabled until the January 14,1999 meeting. Page 8 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes 8. STAFF REPORT There were none. 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 10. ADJOURNMENT Having no additional business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~/' . ;'7 Þ'/ /' \ (/') ..4t /¿'Þ~ï ~';?-'1.?" Secretary, Ted Nehring ,(7 C '=R\'ck vcw;" n Chairman Richard Davis Page 9 12/17/98 P & Z Minutes