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Home My Public Portal AboutPlanning and Zoning Minutes 10-25-2022 RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL, 3200 DIANA DRIVE OCTOBER 25, 2022 MINUTES Members Present Members Absent Michael Wilson, Chair Kenneth Keating, Place 1 Jackson Durham, Place 3 Kelle Jones, Place 5 Mary Witt, Place 4 Theresa Bledsoe, Alternate 2 Alternate Members Absent Mary Sullivan, Alternate 1 Staff Present Logan Thatcher, Assistant to the City Manager Lindsay Wells, City Secretary Rachel Raggio, City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER Commission Chair Wilson called to order at 6:05 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 September 27, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Durham and seconded by Commissioner Witt to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 5. Approved a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Farmer's Market" for the property described as Abstract 1241 Tract 2J, Popplewell, S Survey, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7206 Latham Drive, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC HEARING Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission and advised that the item is an application for a Specific Use Permit for the property located at 7206 Latham Drive. The applicant, Luther Daniel Boykin, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to permit the use "Farmer's Market" in the Light Commercial zone. Mr. Boykin is requesting the following: • Allow the use of "Farmer's Market" • Allow two portable restrooms to stay on site • Allow the chain link fence to remain at the property Also, there will be a permanent food truck establishment located at this property that will be open throughout the week. The applicant has been building a deck on the property to surround the food truck that will need to be inspected and approved. The actual Farmer's Market will be open on Saturday mornings. Applicant Dan Boykin, 7206 Latham Drive, Richland Hills, discussed his plan for the property and the business including rotating food vendors and artisans as well as increased parking and restroom facilities. Discussion ensued regarding providing cleaning for the portable bathrooms, making them handicapped accessible, and fencing. Mr. Boykin advised that his preference is chain link fencing to allow people to see the property but would abide by the recommendations of the Commission. Chair Wilson opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. and asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. Hearing none, Chair Wilson closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Further discussion ensued regarding fencing and the possible removal of barbed wire and the future use of the property. Motion: Motion was made by Commissioner Durham and seconded by Commissioner Witt to approve a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Farmer's Market" for the property described as Abstract 1241 Tract 2J, Popplewell, S Survey, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7206 Latham Drive, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 and to allow the use of two portable restrooms on site, on the condition that screening is provided when not in operation; and to allow the use of a chain link fence to remain on the property, on the condition that the south and west sides of the property are fenced with slatted materials in conformance with City code. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 6. Tabled consideration of a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Car Wash, Full Service" for the property described as Block 81 Lot 1R2 Richland Hills Addition, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7345 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC HEARING Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher advised that the applicant requested this item be moved to a future agenda. Motion: Motion was made by Chair Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Witt to table consideration of a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Car Wash, Full Service" for the property described as Block 81 Lot 1 R2 Richland Hills Addition, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7345 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 to November 29, 2022. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 7. Approved a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Car Wash, Full Service" for the property described as Block 15 Lot 5R Richland Hills Addition, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7024 Boulevard 26, Richland Hills, Texas 76118. PUBLIC HEARING Assistant to the City Manager Logan Thatcher presented the item to the Commission and advised that the item is an application for a Specific Use Permit for the property located at 7024 Boulevard 26. The applicant, Viran Nana, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to permit the use "Car Wash, Full Service" in the Retail zone for a Q Car Wash location. Applicant Viran Nana, 7024 Boulevard 26, Richland Hills, introduced himself and provided a brief overview of his company including the use of quiet vacuums, environmentally conscious, recycled water, 15 full time employees, and operating hours. Additionally, he advised that construction would take approximately nine months and would have ADA accessible stalls. Chair Wilson opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. Beverly Goddard, 7025 Hardisty Street, Richland Hills, expressed her concern regarding potential crime after operating hours and noise. Simon Rodriguez, Facility Manager, stated that the facility would be equipped with lights and multiple security cameras. Juana Salazar, 7019 Hardisty Street, Richland Hills, expressed concern regarding noise from vacuums and the need to tear down old buildings to make room for this new development. Louis Hernandez, Q Car Wash contractor, advised that the vacuums used were incredibly quiet and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Nana and stated that he loves working for the company. He expressed that the car wash locations were quiet, clean, and great facilities. William Underwood, Real Estate Agent, expressed his support for the item. Chair Wilson closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Additional discussion ensued regarding a utility easement at the rear of the property and providing trees for screening. Motion: Motion was made by Chair Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Durham to approve a Specific Use Permit to allow the use "Car Wash, Full Service" for the property described as Block 15 Lot 5R Richland Hills Addition, Richland Hills, Texas, otherwise known as 7024 Boulevard 26, Richland Hills, Texas 76118 on the condition that the landscape buffer on the southeast (rear) property line shall be extended to a total of ten feet. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wilson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. ATTEST: 0\00�""""lll,,,,, APPROVED: \\.`• HiLt %,, say i son, City Seat • �/ iftij Wilson, Chairman ////// •••' • • • \\\\\\