HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 03-06-2018RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE
MARCH 6, 2018
MINUTES
Members Present:
Kyle LaPointe, Chairman
Erick Sabin, Place 1
Jackson Durham, Place 3
Ricky Head, Place 5
Sherry Utchell, Alternate 1
Staff
Jason Moore, Assistant City Manager
Kay Duffy, Development Manager
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 current members were present and Alternate Sherry
Utchell was occupying Place 2 for Jonathan Mercer who has resigned as commissioner.
3. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1018 MEETING MINUTES
After a change to the minutes by Ricky Head, a motion was made by Mr. Head,
seconded by Sherry Utchell and the minutes were approved.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. UPDATE ON THE GIBBON PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
POPPLEWELL STREET AND BAKER BLVD
Our Country Homes has created a feasibility analysis for building 47 townhomes on this
lot and have met with city staff to discuss the potential of having city participation in the
project. Options for doing so will be discussed with the mayor and council at a later
date. Commissioner Sabin and Durham again expressed their concern about the
appearance of these townhomes from Baker Boulevard, including whether a screening
wall is appropriate if the homes face the road.
B. UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS
Jason Moore reviewed current projects in the city. The updated fence policy will be
presented to the Community Development Committee of City Council. The big question
is whether it will be moved under the zoning ordinance, thus giving citizens additional
options for getting a variance approved. The advanced funding agreement for the hike
and bike trail was just signed with TXDOT and the city expects to be able to put out a
request for quote for engineering services and begin the design phase of the project in
the May/June timeframe. Several public input meetings are anticipated. The city
investment in this project will be about $420k over the course of several years. Ricky
Head offered his concern about getting a direct path in the section north of Baker as this
is a path that will be in place for many years to come. The Baker Boulevard project is
moving along but has been slightly delayed by rain. The next step is to put in curbs on
the south side of the road, then move to putting in the driveways. After that the
intersection will be realigned at Ash and Vance and then some realignment of the turn
lanes at Rufe Snow and Handle- Ederville. The final step will be to put in the sidewalks.
Staff and commissioners are happy with the work the contractor has done on this
project. Finally, Jason discussed current zoning south of 121 and the advantages of
using some transitional zoning, perhaps a planned development, over the upcoming
years. Commissioners discussed some potential they see in the area.
C. INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION ABOUT MUNICIPAL SHORT TERM
RENTAL POLICIES
Kay Duffy presented some issues regarding municipal short term rental policies, also
known as AirBnB policies. These include zoning regulations, policies regulating
behavior at short term rentals, and enforcement issues. A quick review of the AirBnB
website reveals that there are already AirBnB homes in Richland Hills but the city does
not have policies that address these units.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was required at this meeting.
6. SET THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
COMMISSION MEETING
The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, April 6th at 5:30pm.
7. ADJOURN
With no further business to be discussed,
6:35 p.m.
Chairman LaPointe closed the meeting at
ATTEST 1
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Kay Duffy, Development Manager
APPROVED
K aPointe, Chairman
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