HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 11-06-2017RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
MINUTES
Members Present:
Kyle LaPointe, Chairman
Erick Sabin, Place 1
Jonathan Mercer, Place 2
Jackson Durham, Place 3
Ricky Head, Place 5
Sherry Utchell, Alternate 1
Staff
Jason Moore, Assistant City Manager
Kay Duffy, Development Coordinator
Members Absent:
None
City Attorney
Drew Larkin
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman LaPointe called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM.
Chairman LaPointe noted that all regular members were present constituting a quorum.
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2017 MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Commission Member Ricky Head to approve the minutes with
typographical corrections submitted prior to the meeting. Jackson Durham seconded the
motion and all approved.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
Erick Sabin motioned that the annual report submitted by staff be sent on to City
Council. Jackson Durham seconded the motion and all approved.
5. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING RULE5 OF ORDER
Ricky Head and City Attorney voiced their enthusiasm for Rosenberg's rules of order
and the commission agreed to keep these as the operating rules for the committee.
There was also discussion about creating an attendance policy. Ricky Head made a
motion suggesting that City Council be advised about attendance issues on P&Z . The
City Attorney stated that he didn't feel the motion was appropriate given the agenda
item. Mr. Head withdrew the motion.
6A. UPDATE ON GIBSON & GIBSON PROPERTY AT POPPLEWELL AND BAKER
BLVD.
Jackson Durham stated that he was abstaining from conversation during this discussion
due to a conflict of interest.
Assistant City Manager gave an overview of the project. Plans are still quite preliminary.
Tonight's discussion was to get feedback from P&Z members about the proposed
project, particularly the density of 44 townhomes on the 5 acre lot. Mr. Mercer stated a
preference for single family homes, and also stated that if there are townhomes they
should be sprinkled for fire safety. Mr. Sabin stated he is in favor of townhomes but
thinks there are a few too many for this sized piece of property, he was also concerned
about garages backing up to Baker Blvd. Mr. Head agrees it is a bit too dense. Mr.
LaPointe feels many of the concerns will be worked out as planning progresses. He
pointed out that this property is a buffer between three different zoning uses (a church,
some low density housing, and a commercial property). Mr. Moore further pointed out
that the property lies in the TIF district, particularly in the market district of the TIF.
John Pitstick of Our Country Homes told the commission about his experience working
in north Tarrant County. He pointed out some particulars about how his company likes
to build a project including wide sidewalks, plenty of street trees, common amenities,
front yards that are maintained by an HOA, and alleys to minimize cars on the street.
He stated that the plan is to build two story units approximately 1500 to 1800 sq feet.
6B. DISCUSSION OF FENCING MATERIALS
Kay Duffy gave an overview of the RH fencing ordinance and how it compared to
neighboring cities.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No executive session was required at this meeting.
8. SET THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
COMMISSION MEETING
The Commission agreed to set the next P&Z meeting time as Monday, December 4,
2017 at 5:30pm. Jonathan Mercer mentioned that the earlier time is very difficult for him
to make but he doesn't think it needs to be changed at this time.
9. ADJOURN
With no further business to be discussed, Chairman LaPointe closed the meeting at
6:54 p.m.
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