HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 04-15-2021 RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE
APRIL 15, 2021
MINUTES
Members Present Members Absent
Michael Wilson, Place 2
Jackson Durham, Place 3
Mary Witt, Place 4
Kenneth Keating, Alternate
Members Present Via Zoom
Erick Sabin, Place 1
Kelle Jones, Place 5
Staff Present
Candice Edmondson, City Manager
Cathy Bourg, City Secretary
Alecia Kreh, City Attorney
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Wilson called to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
Karen Evans, Administrative Assistant administered the Oath of Office to Mary Witt,
Place 4.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT,
CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071. REFER TO
POSTED LIST ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY BE HELD, UNDER THESE EXCEPTIONS, AT ANY
TIME DURING THE MEETING THAT A NEED ARISES FOR THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION TO SEEK ADVICE FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
THE POSTED SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
None
B. RECONVENE: Action necessary on items discussed in Executive Session
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
REGULAR AGENDA
5. Approve minutes from the March 23, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Jones and seconded by
Commission Member Witt to approve the minutes from the March 23,
2021 Planningand ZoningCommission meeting.
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Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
6. Consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0223) for Outside Storage and
Display for the property described as Lot 4, Block 5, MIDWAY PLACE, an
addition to the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known
as 7420 Whitehall Street, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmonson, City Manager presented a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0223)
for Outside Storage and Display for the property described as Lot 4, Block 5, MIDWAY
PLACE, an addition to the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise
known as 7420 Whitehall Street, Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
The property at 7420 Whitehall Street is a 20,300 square foot warehouse owned by the
William T. White III Revocable Trust. The warehouse is located in the Midway Business
Park and is currently zoned Heavy Commercial.
The applicant for this case is James Wright of Heritage Landscape Supply Group, dba
Irrigators Supply. Mr. Wright is currently going through the certificate of occupancy
process to open his business at this location. He is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for outside storage of irrigation pipe and supplies and overnight storage of fleet vehicles.
The proposed fencing material will be 8ft high galvanized chain link with finned slats.
Chain link fencing with slats is currently only permitted in the Business Park zoning
district. There are several existing businesses with chain link fences in Midway
Business Park. Based on the proposed fence design and material, staff believes this is
an appropriate screening plan for the area.
The City's Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the SUP request and
recommends approval.
James Wright, the applicant spoke regarding his request for outside storage and
answered questions from the commission members.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 6:16 p.m.
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Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing —Time 6:16 p.m.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Keating and seconded by
Commission Member Sabin to approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-
0223) for Outside Storage and Display for the property described as Lot 4,
Block 5, MIDWAY PLACE, an addition to the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant
County, Texas otherwise known as 7420 Whitehall Street, Richland Hills,
Texas 76118.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
7. Consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0147) for Cabinet/Upholstery Shop
for the property described as Tract 1 B Abstract 138 Hamilton Bennett Survey,
City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as 3204
Handley Ederville Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmondson, City Manager presented a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0147)
for Cabinet/Upholstery Shop for the property described as Tract 1 B Abstract 138
Hamilton Bennett Survey, City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise
known as 3204 Handley Ederville Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
The property at 3204 Handley Ederville Road is a 2,304 square foot building on 0.44
acres owned by Sam Jackson. The building was previously occupied by Jay Jackson
Automotive for many years.
The applicant for this case is Gilbert Quintanilla, Jr. He would like to open a cabinet
shop business, Blueprint Millwork, at this location. The property is currently zoned Light
Commercial and requires an approved Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a
cabinet/upholstery shop.
A code consult was recently conducted as part of the certificate of occupancy process.
Several code issues were identified that will need to be addressed prior to occupying
the building. A list of code compliance requirements is attached to this memo and
included as part of the ordinance.
The City's Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the SUP request and
recommends approval pursuant to meeting all code compliance requirements before
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the business.
Gilbert Quintanilla, the applicant spoke regarding his request to open a cabinet shop
and answered questions from the commission members.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 6:26 p.m.
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Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing —Time 6:27 p.m.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Keating and seconded by
Commission Member Jones to approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-
0147) for Cabinet/Upholstery Shop for the property described as Tract 1 B
Abstract 138 Hamilton Bennett Survey, City of Richland Hills, Tarrant
County, Texas otherwise known as 3204 Handley Ederville Road,
Richland Hills, Texas 76118 pursuant to meeting all code compliance
requirements before issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
business.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
8. Consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0202) for a Single-Family Residence
for the property described as Lot 3, Block 3 Willman Addition, City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as 7285 Glenview Drive,
Richland Hills, Texas 76180 PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmondson, City Manager presented a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0202)
for a Single-Family Residence for the property described as Lot 3, Block 3 Willman
Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as 7285 Glenview
Drive, Richland Hills, Texas 76180.
The property at 7285 Glenview Drive is a 1,211 square foot single-family residence on
0.38 acres owned by Sherry and Robert Leavitt. The Leavitts have owned the property
since 2019. The property was previously owned by Mrs. Leavitt's parents, Percy and
Gloria Taylor, who resided in the home.
Mrs. Leavitt would like to use the property as a single-family rental home. The property
is currently zoned Mixed Use and requires an approved Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a
single-family residence.
Prior to adoption of the City's current Comprehensive Zoning Plan in May 2014, the
property at 7285 Glenview Drive was zoned Commercial - General (Ord. 848-98
adopted October 27, 1998). The property was purchased in 1950 by Percy and Gloria
Taylor and used as their primary residence until their passing.
All of the properties along this section of Glenview Drive have been converted to
commercial businesses. The City's Development Review Committee (DRC) has
reviewed the request and confirms it meets the requirements of a single-family
residence in the Mixed Use zoning district.
Sherry Leavitt, the applicant spoke regarding her request to use the property as a
single-family rental home and answered questions from the commission members.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 6:35 p.m.
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Cha Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing Time 6:36 p.m.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Jones and seconded by
Commission Member Witt to approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-
0202) for a Single-Family Residence for the property described as Lot 3,
Block 3 Willman Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
otherwise known as 7285 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, Texas 76180.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
9. Consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0222) for Miscellaneous Hazardous
Industrial Use for the property described as Lot 3, Block 2-R-1, Richland
Gardens Addition, an addition to the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County,
Texas otherwise known as 7020 Midway Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118
PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmondson, City Manager presented a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-0222)
for Miscellaneous Hazardous Industrial Use for the property described as Lot 3, Block 2-
R-1, Richland Gardens Addition, an addition to the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant
County, Texas otherwise known as 7020 Midway Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
The property at 7020 Midway Road is a new 5,000 square foot warehouse owned by G
Catch, LLC.
The applicant for this case is Pablo Parga. He would like to open a pet cremation
service, PRS Heavenly Bridge, at this location. The property is currently zoned Planned
Development and allows for all uses within the Industrial zoning district. Miscellaneous
Hazardous Industrial Use is permitted within the Industrial district with an approved
Specific Use Permit (SUP).
The City's Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the SUP request and
recommends approval pursuant to the business meeting all requirements of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for pet cremation services.
Pablo Parga, the applicant gave a presentation supporting his application to open a pet
cremation service. Mr. Parga provided detailed information about the crematory
equipment and process and answered questions from the commission members.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 6:51 p.m.
Stacy Reddy, 7012 Hardisty St. spoke in favor of the SUP request.
Andy Hickson, the property owner spoke in favor of the SUP request.
Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing —Time 6:54 p.m.
The Commission Members continued discussions and asked questions of the City
Attorney.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Keating and seconded by
Commission Member Witt to approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP 2021-
0222) for Miscellaneous Hazardous Industrial Use for the property
described as Lot 3, Block 2-R-1, Richland Gardens Addition, an addition to
the City of Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as 7020
Midway Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 pursuant to business meeting
all requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for
pet cremation services.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
10.Consider a zoning change on property described as being a portion of Lot 7,
Block 97, Richland Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as
3401 Booth Calloway Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. Current Zoning:
Single-Family Residential (SF-7). Requested Zoning: Light Commercial (LC)
PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmondson, City Manager presented a zoning change on property described
as being a portion of Lot 7, Block 97, Richland Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas
otherwise known as 3401 Booth Calloway Road, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. Current
Zoning: Single-Family Residential (SF-7). Requested Zoning: Light Commercial (LC).
The property at 3401 Booth Calloway Road is a 3,294 square foot building on 0.30
acres zoned Single-Family Residential (SF-7). The property is currently owned by MZLS
Enterprises LP.
The applicant in this case, Masoud Shaygan, has owned the property since March
2015. When he purchased the property, it was a commercial property occupied by an
insurance business. The insurance business is no longer occupying the building; and
therefore, Mr. Shaygan is requesting a zoning change to Light Commercial (LC) in order
to continue the commercial designation.
Prior to adoption of the City's current Comprehensive ZoningPlan in May2014, the
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property at 3401 Booth Calloway Road was zoned Commercial — Restricted (C-1). The
Tarrant Appraisal District lists the state code as OFCLowRise, which indicates a low-
rise II
office designation.
The properties south of 3401 Booth Calloway Road along Baker Boulevard are zoned
Light Commercial. The properties just east are within the Hurst city limits and zoned
Dwelling District (R-3). The properties north and west are also zoned Single-Family
Residential (SF-7). The Future Land Use Plan shows the property developing as low
density residential. The requested change is not consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Masoud Shaygan, the applicant spoke regarding his zoning change request and
answered questions from the commission members.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 7:11 p.m.
Stacy Reddy, 7012 Hardisty St. spoke in favor of the zoning change request.
Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing —Time 7:13 p.m.
The Commission Members continued discussions and asked questions of the City
Attorney.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Member Witt and seconded by
Commission Member Jones to approve a zoning change on property
described as being a portion of Lot 7, Block 97, Richland Hills Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas otherwise known as 3401 Booth Calloway Road,
Richland Hills, Texas 76118 from Single-Family Residential (SF-7) to
Mixed Use (MX).
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
11.Consider a zoning text amendment to Chapter 90 of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Richland Hills by amending Article 3 to allow
for Boarding Houses to be an authorized use by right within specified zoning
districts and by way of a Specific Use Permit in other specified zoning
districts, to establish development standards for Boarding Houses, and to
amend Article 8 to add a definition of Boarding House and amend the
definition of Single Family PUBLIC HEARING
Candice Edmondson, City Manager presented a zoning text amendment to Chapter 90
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Richland Hills by amending
Article 3 to allow for Boarding Houses to be an authorized use by right within specified
zoning districts and by way of a Specific Use Permit in other specified zoning districts,
to establish development standards for Boarding Houses, and to amend Article 8 to add
a definition of Boarding House and amend the definition of Single Family.
At the request of City Council, staff is bringing forward the following zoning text
amendments that will help guide the use of boarding houses within the City of Richland
Hills. The proposed zoning text amendments are detailed below.
Amendment 1
The first amendment to Article 3, Section 3.02 "Use Chart" would allow Boarding
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Houses as an authorized use in the MF-1—Two-Family (Duplex) Residential, MF-2 -
Multiple-Family Residential Medium Density, and MF-3 - Multiple-Family Residential
High Density zoning districts and by way of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in the SF-E —
Single-Family Residential Estate, SF-10 — Single-Family Residential, and SF-7— Single
Family-Residential zoning districts by designating the SUP requirement within the Use
Chart.
Amendment 2
The second amendment would add subsection (A)(21) under Article 3, Section 3.02.01
"Conditional Development Standards" providing certain requirements for Boarding
Houses as listed below.
Boarding House - In addition to any requirements or regulations outlined within
the specific use permit, boarding houses shall be subject to the following
development standards:
(a) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building
or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such
boarding house.
(b) No sign advertising a home occupation shall be placed on property
where a boarding house is located.
(c) One designated parking space must be provided on the premises
for each sleeping unit. Tandem parking spaces are not permitted.
(d) Register and receive annual inspections as outlined:
1. All boarding houses shall be registered annually. If there is
any change in occupancy of any sleeping unit longer than
three weeks, registration shall be updated at that time.
2. Inspections shall be required annually. It shall be the
responsibility of the property owner to request and schedule
an inspection at the time of annual registration.
3. The fees for registration and required annual inspection for
each boarding house are as shown in the city's fee
schedule."
Amendment 3
The third amendment to Article 8, Section 8.01 "Defined Terms" amends the definition
of"Family" and adds a definition for"Boarding House".
Boarding House - A dwelling unit where sleeping units are let, with or without
meals, and the dwelling is not occupied as a single-family dwelling. Occupants do not
have exclusive access to kitchen and/or bathroom facilities and have limited or no
access to non-common areas of the dwelling unit.
Family - One or more person related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group
not to exceed four persons not all related by blood or marriage, adoption or
guardianship, occupying a dwelling unit, but not a boarding house as defined by this
code, and living as a single housekeeping unit."
The Commission Members continued discussions and asked questions of the City
Attorney.
Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing —Time 7:52 p.m.
Stacy Reddy, 7012 Hardisty St. spoke to the amendments based on the definition of
"family" as being reckless and spoke in favor of the boarding house amendments.
Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing —Time 7:55 p.m.
The Commission Members continued discussions and asked questions of the City
Attorney.
Motion: Motion was made by Commission Chairman Wilson and seconded by
Commission Member Sabin to approve a zoning text amendment to
Chapter 90 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Richland Hills by amending Article 3 to allow for Boarding Houses to be an
authorized use by right within specified zoning districts and by way of a
Specific Use Permit in other specified zoning districts, to establish
development standards for Boarding Houses, and to amend Article 8 to
add a definition of Boarding House and amend the definition of Single
Family. To also amend with the SUP requirement to include the MF-1
Two-Family (Duplex) Residential district and included a minimum duration
of 28 days to the definition of Boarding House.
Motion carried by a vote of 3-2. Commission Member Keating and
Commission Member Witt against.
12.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair Wilson declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
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Cathy BourCity Secreta M el Wilson, Chairman