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Minutes - July 12, 1999
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The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chairman Hart at 7:00 P.M. on July 12, 1999.
Roll Call:
Present:
Rob Rutherford, Juneria Berges, William Tyler, Mike
Collins, Bryan Hill, Tom Hart
Jim Fletcher
Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband
Absent:
Staff:
Invocation:
Commissioner Berges
Approval of Minutes:
June 28, 1999
Commissioner Rutherford moved to approve the minutes of June 28th as submitted.
Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
Abstained: Berges, Tyler
Election of Officers:
Commissioner Berges nominated Vice Chairman Hart for Chairman. Commissioner
Rutherford seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, the vote was
called. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
Commissioner Berges nominated Commissioner Fletcher for Vice-Chairman. Chairman
Hart seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, the vote was called. The
vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
1. PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning Change requested by Janet & Herb Calhoun, from R20 to R40
(single family res., min. lot size 40,000 s.f.) on 77,458 s.f., Lot 20, Block 8, Monticello
Addition Phase III, located at 7807 Tillman Hill Court. Case Z-99-047
Staff presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. Those
present wishing to speak were:
Barry Buchner, 7700 Tillman Hill Road, opposed due to the current lack of maintenance of the
property and drainage problems;
Sandy Shepherd, 7603 Tillman Hill Road, stated concerns regarding drainage problems
associated with the property;
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John Hillebrand, 7800 Tillman Hill Road, spoke regarding the drainage problem and stated that
the water comes from a spring in the hillside, not the subject property;
Janet Calhoun, 7607 Tillman Hill Road, the applicant, spoke representing the case and stated that
the zoning change was necessary to allow for the temporary housing of a horse; and
Dr. Louis Miller, 7800-B Tillman Hill Court, spoke in opposition to a horse being allowed in this
area.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and staff regarding the drainage concerns raised
during the public hearing. Barry LeBaron said that he would discuss the problem with the public
works department.
Chairman Hart moved to recommend approval of the zoning change request from R20 to
R40. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
Dr. Louis Miller requested to address the Commission. Chairman Hart asked for his comments.
Dr. Miller spoke about the drainage problems caused by the blocking of property, construction and
earth moving at the end of Windswept Trail just west of the Tillman Hill Court neighborhood.
2. PUBLIC HEARING - Replat of Lot 28R, Block 3, Montclair Pare requested by Mike Monk,
located at 5800 Normandy Drive. Case P-99-045
Staff presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. There
being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Berges moved to approve the replat. Commissioner Collins seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
3. Combination Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Newgren Addition requested by Dennis & Judith
Newgren, 4.623 acres located at 200 John McCain Road (north side of road). Case P-99-
044
Staff presented the case to the Commission. Commissioner Collins moved to approve the
combination plat. Commissioner Berges seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
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4. Combination Plat requested by Richard & Patricia Baca, Jr., 43,562 s.f. located in the 4900
block of Behrens Rd. (east side of road). Case Z-99-048
Staff presented the case to the Commission. Commissioner Berges moved to approve the
combination plat. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
5. Final Plat of Westmont Addition, requested by David Bagwell, 53.17 acres located on the
west side of Westcoat Drive, north of McDonwell School Road. Case P-99-036
Staff presented the case to the Commission and discussed the differences from the preliminary
plan. Commissioner Berges moved to approve the final plat. Commissioner Rutherford
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Collins, Hill, Hart
Noes: None
6. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: Barry LeBaron distributed copies of the
current zoning map atlas. He briefed the Commission on the Unified Code project and the
upcoming rezoning application for the property on L. D. Lockett Road that is also in the City
of Hurst. Chairman Hart inquired about the Zoning Board of Adjustment training session
and discussion ensued about the differences between the Z.B.A. and P&Z relating to site
visits and staff recommendations.
7. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Berges moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Commissioner
Rutherford seconded the motion. The motion passed by an "Aye" voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Planning & Zoning Assistant
Approved on: 01/;2.',/99 ~ ~-f)+
NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting is available upon request.
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