HomeMy Public PortalAboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 03-22-2022 RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE
MARCH 22, 2022
MINUTES
Members Present Members Absent
Michael Wilson, Chair Kenneth Keating, Place 1
Jackson Durham, Place 3
Mary Witt, Place 4
Kelle Jones, Place 5 Alternate Members Absent
Mary Sullivan, Alternate 1 Theresa Bledsoe, Alternate 2
Staff Present
Logan Thatcher, Assistant to the City Manager
Lindsay Wells, City Secretary
Alecia Kreh, City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Wilson called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Approve minutes from the February 22, 2022 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Durham and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve the minutes from the February 22, 2022
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting with corrections to Agenda
Item #6 as discussed.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
5. Approved a Planned Development for the property described as Lot 3,
Block 2, Midway Industrial Pk Addition, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise
known as 7370 Dogwood Park, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC
HEARING
Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission
and advised that applicant, Anything Liquid Manufacturing, Inc., is seeking a Planned
Development for the property located at 7370 Dogwood Park, which is currently zoned
retail. There is a 18,000 square foot building that has been occupied by Nationwide
Press since 2008. Zoning was changed in 2014 to Retail from Industrial. Because
Nationwide Press had been operating before the zoning change in 2014, they were
considered legal non-conforming. However, with a change in occupancy and change in
use for the business, the property would need to be brought back to current code.
Anything Liquid Manufacturing, Inc., is interested in this property and is seeking to
relocate their business from California to Richland Hills and has requested to rezone the
property through a Planned Development to retain the Retail use and add Heavy
Commercial.
The applicant was present to address any questions.
Anything Liquid Manufacturing, Inc. Accountant Tikashi Yamashita introduced Founder
and President Brian Rubach. Mr. Yamashita provided a brief presentation of the
company's business plan and future projections.
Discussion ensued regarding explosive or hazardous chemicals, source of raw
materials, production process, air quality requirements, and projected employment.
Chair Wilson opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. and asked to hear from any
proponents followed by opponents of the case. Hearing none, Chair Wilson closed the
public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Durham and seconded by
Commissioner Jones to approve a Planned Development for the property
described as Lot 3, Block 2, Midway Industrial Pk Addition, Richland Hills,
Texas, otherwise known as 7370 Dogwood Park, Richland Hills, Texas
76118.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
6. Approved a Planned Development for the property described as Lot A2,
Block 2, Midway Industrial Pk Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118,
otherwise known as 7313 Airport Freeway, Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
PUBLIC HEARING
Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission
and advised that applicant, Allen Hodges, is seeking a Planned Development for the
97,000 square foot lot located at 7313 Airport Freeway, which is currently zoned retail.
Zoning was changed in 2014 to Retail from Industrial. The applicant is seeking to make
the property more marketable, and the area are more suited to Heavy Commercial. The
applicant would like to rezone the property through a Planned Development to retain the
Retail use and add Heavy Commercial use pending site plan approval. Because there is
not a current building on this lot, this Planned Development would require the interested
buyer to present a concept for approval.
The applicant was not present to address any questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the applicant's plans for the property.
Chair Wilson opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. and asked to hear from any
proponents followed by opponents of the case.
Gil Stroube, 5425 Northcrest Road, Fort Worth, advised that he owns properties near
7313 Airport Freeway and is in favor of the zoning change. The new zoning would bring
the property into conformity with surrounding properties.
Chair Wilson closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the differences between a Planned Development and the
Specific Use Permit process.
Motion: Motion was made by Chair Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to approve a Planned Development for the property described as Lot A2,
Block 2, Midway Industrial Pk Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118,
otherwise known as 7313 Airport Freeway, Richland Hills, Texas 76118
with the requirement that a Site Plan must come back for approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
7. Approved a Specific Use Permit for the property described as Lot 1, Block
8, Richland Hills South Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, otherwise
known as 6500 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC
HEARING
Public Hearing for Agenda Items #7 and#8 were heard concurrently.
Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission
and advised that applicant, Tommy Cunningham, is seeking a Specific Use Permit
(SUP) for construction of four single family homes on the property at 6500 Baker
Boulevard. The lot is currently zoned Mixed Use and single family homes are only
permitted with a Specific Use Permit. A replat of the property would be required and will
be considered in Agenda Item #8. The total property has a commercial use in the first
parcel along Baker Boulevard with the following four parcels being single family
detached homes. The Specific Use Permit under consideration is for the four proposed
single family homes. A drainage study will be required by FEMA due to the parcels
being located in the floodway.
The applicant was present to address any questions.
Applicant Tommy Cunningham, 6500 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, presented the
proposed designs of the four homes and explained that the property facing Baker
Boulevard as a commercial use will be developed at a later date.
Chair Wilson opened the public hearings for Agenda Items #7 and #8 at 6:44 p.m. and
asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
Virginia Edwards, 3117 Crites Street, Richland Hills, expressed her concern regarding
this development, specifically the size of the homes and the potential for investors
rather than homeowners. She advised of crime and traffic along Crites Street currently.
Travis Malone, 2641 Mimosa Park, Richland Hills, expressed concern regarding the
proposed pricepoint of the homes and traffic in the area but is generally in favor of the
development.
Mr. Cunningham advised that the homes are proposed to be in the $350,000 to
$400,000 range and he appreciated a neighborhood that cares about the quality of new
development.
Lorine Eddleman, 3224 Crites Street, Richland Hills, expressed concern regarding the
type of retail allowed, property values, and traffic.
City Attorney Alicia Kreh clarified that the only section of the property under
consideration at this time is the residential portion.
Discussion ensued regarding reducing the number of houses built from four to two or
three total and making the homes larger.
Mr. Cunningham explained how the orientation of the homes on the property and the
number and overall design have been carefully considered.
Joyce Fiaccone, 3800 Labadie Drive, Richland Hills, expressed concern at the size of
the homes.
Chair Wilson closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding lowering the number of homes built, the size of the
homes, and the overall design related to the closest neighborhood.
Mr. Cunningham expressed his concern about building homes and being unable to sell
them. He agreed to change the overall design of the homes to a "ranch style" home
rather than the originally proposed "modern" design. Additionally, he agreed to increase
the size of the homes on lots 5 and 6 to 1,800 square feet while keeping the homes on
lots 3 and 4 at 1,600 square feet.
Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Witt and seconded by Commissioner
Durham to approve a Specific Use Permit for the property described as
Lot 1, Block 8, Richland Hills South Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118,
otherwise known as 6500 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118,
with the requirement of a "ranch or traditional style" architecture, single
family residences on lots 3 and 4 shall be a minimum of 1,600 square feet
and single family residences on lots 5 and 6 shall be a minimum of 1,800
square feet.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
8. Approved a Replat for the property described as Lot 1, Block 8, Richland
Hills South Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, otherwise known as 6500
Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing for Agenda Items #7 and#8 were heard concurrently.
Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission
and advised that applicant, Tommy Cunningham, owns a 33,000 square foot lot at 6500
Baker Boulevard and is seeking a replat of the property. The lot is currently zoned
Mixed Use. The applicant has proposed a replat to meet the needs for four single family
homes and one commercial building. A drainage study will be required by FEMA due to
the parcels being located in the floodway.
Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Witt and seconded by Commissioner
Durham to approve a Replat for the property described as Lot 1, Block 8,
Richland Hills South Addition, Richland Hills, Texas 76118, otherwise
known as 6500 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made
by Commissioner Durham and seconded by Commission Jones to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
Chair Wilson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Lindsay We ,-City Secretary Mich el ilson, Chairman
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