HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 02-20-2018RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
MINUTES
Members Present: Members Absent:
Kyle LaPointe, Chairman Erick Sabin, Place 1
Ricky Head, Place 5 Jonathan Mercer, Place 2
Sherry Utchell, Alternate 1 Jackson Durham, Place 3
Staff
Jason Moore, Assistant City Manager
Kay Duffy, Development Coordinator
City Attorney
James Donovan
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman LaPointe called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM.
Chairman LaPointe noted that with three members in attendance a quorum was
present.
3. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 1018 MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Commission Member Ricky Head to approve the minutes,
Sherry Utchell added a second and all approved.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. DISCUSS THE RICHLAND HILLS SCREENING AND FENCING ORDINANCE
Jason and James discussed changing the procedures for getting a fence variance
beyond just an administrative waiver from the City Manager. One option is to move the
fencing rules (currently in Chapter 91) completely to the zoning ordinance (Chapter 90).
This would force any requests for variance to go before ZBA and follow the structured
procedure already set out there. A second option is to put specific language in the
current ordinance that makes gives ZBA authority to settle variance questions. Ricky
Head suggested that variances should allow for extreme financial hardship.
The second half of the discussion was talking about actual changes to the ordinance.
Jason has compiled information and verbiage from surrounding cities to expand and
clarify the Richland Hills policy. Points of discussion included what materials should be
required if someone is only replacing a portion of their fence. Robert Smith, of 6712
Hardisty, was in attendance voiced that he feels there are also problems with where
replacement fences can be located in relation to the property line. A second line of
discussion was whether we should continue to limit wood fences to cedar or expand
material to include pressure treated wood. We also discussed expanding the ordinance
to require metal poles set in concrete to increase the longevity of the fence and
changing the verbiage on where access gates are in relation to the fence.
B. UPDATE ON THE GIBSON PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
POPPLEWELL STREET ANDBAKER BLVD
Erick Sabin was not able to make the meeting and therefore emailed questions and
concerns he had regarding the potential townhome community. They included
consideration for switching the orientation so the backs of the townhomes are not visible
from Baker Blvd and making sure that there is a variety of elevations in the various
buildings in the community. He also is curious about whether the developer has settled
on the townhome product they are planning (upstairs master among the concerns) and
how much customization the owner will be allowed. Jason Moore presented some
observations from a recent staff outing to Our Country Homes' project that is currently
under construction in North Richland Hills. The commission discussed including the
community's input as this potential townhome community comes closer to reality.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was required at this meeting.
6. SET THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
COMMISSION MEETING
Chairman LaPointe reminded everyone that the March meeting date had been selected
previously and will be Tuesday, March 6t" at 5:30pm.
7. ADJOURN
With no further business to be discussed, Chairman LaPointe closed the meeting at
6:59 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
Kay D y, Development Coordinator LaPointe, Chairman
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