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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-21 amended CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 2020 AMENDED MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:00 p.m. on April 21 , 2020, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Chairman Richard McNeese was present in the Council Chambers Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission Members: Curtis Brown Ronald Dunckel Steve Ellis Eric Owens, and Warren Wilson were present via video conferencing. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Wes Rhodes, Fire Chief Scott Joyce, Information Services Director VISITORS: Curtis Young Mark Ruther Michele Parker INVOCATION Commissioner Ellis gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wilson led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 17, 2020. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: Chairman McNeese and Vice Chairman Portugal Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-2) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 20- 02-PD AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDIANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Page 1 of 10 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 10 April 21, 2020 Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Symonds and Mrs. Adams have owned the two parcels on Glade Road, east of Roxboro Road, for many years. Both of these parcels have been zoned for single-family residential development in all of that time. The two property owners intend to sell their parcels to The Cantrell Development Group. This company intends to develop and build the homes on the eleven (11) single-family residential lot subdivision created by this Planned Development Zoning. The cul-de-sac subdivision also includes two open space lots, which front onto Glade Road. This proposed development is a prime example of the challenges associated with developing an infill tract with unique characteristics. The street and cul-de-sac design, lot layout, and front setbacks in relation to the cul-de-sac, are proposed primarily to accommodate emergency vehicle access into the subdivision. The specific turning movement of most interest is the firetruck traveling eastbound on Glade Road and turning right into the subdivision. A primary goal of the Planned Development is to create a subdivision that matches the development standards of the R-1 L zoning district. The lots will have an average size of 7,355 square feet, with a minimum lot size of 5,618 SF. The front setback for the lots outside of the cul-de-sac is set at thirteen (13) feet, but requires a garage setback of twenty-two (22) fee to enable vehicles to park in the driveway without blocking the sidewalk. The homes will have a minimum square footage of 1 ,850 square feet. Three of the lots that abut the cul-de-sac, identified as 5,8 & 9 on the Exhibit, will have a front setback distance of eight (8') feet to accommodate the front living area, and will still maintain the twenty-two (22') distance for the garage setback. Because of the irregular shape of these three lots, the (8') foot setback will enable these lots to accommodate a larger backyard. A section on tree preservation and protection through the development process has been included in the Planned Development ordinance to ensure appropriate precautions for the saving of existing trees on the property. A city-maintained cul-de-sac designed to City of Euless standards will provide access into the subdivision. The street width conforms to the City's standards. However, in order to correctly align with the existing median break in Glade Road and meet fire department access standards the road width has been increased around the lots surrounding the initial entrance curve. In order to maintain access for fire equipment and to still allow on-street parking for the residences, Lots 3 and 11 will be required to place their driveways on the north side of their lots. An HOA maintained six(6')foot masonry screening wall will be installed that will parallel a portion of Glade Road. A small section of six (6') ornamental iron fencing will be installed adjacent to the open space along the east side of the entrance to the subdivision. All rear lot fencing surrounding the subdivision will be installed with eight (8') foot board on board cedar fencing with a top cap. Internal fencing facing the right-of-way will be of ornamental iron style. Fencing between lots shall be a minimum six (6') foot high stained cedar wood fence with a cap. Architectural standards established in the PD ordinance requires no repetition of building facades within four units, and a minimum 8/12 roof pitch. A combination of stucco, stone, and brick, with wood finish garage doors will used in the construction of the homes. Windows on the rear fagade of the second story will be either frosted or be clerestory and placed at a six (6) foot height to provide light, but not have visibility into the neighboring properties. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 10 April 21, 2020 Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development Ordinance. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Curtis Young, the applicant, stated that he was available for questions. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Mr. Mark Ruther, 2930 Roxboro Rd., asked if the construction of these new homes would impede the alley to the west of the property, as this is the only access that adjacent homes have to their rear parking spaces. Mr. Cook answered that there would be no obstruction to the alley. The layout of the new properties would have the rear fencing facing the alley. Ms. Michele Parker, a resident on Argone Ct., asked if this new project included any plans to make a cut through to Argone Ct. and, if they plan to create the cut through at a later date, what would the process be to allow it. Mr. Cook assured Ms. Parker that the site plan and ordinance that is presented today will be the approved layout of the proposed development. There is no ability to establish a cut through to Argone Ct., as the plans show the fence lines at the rear of the new residential lots. Mr. Cook also stated that a public hearing have to be conducted if any changes were proposed to this site plan and/or ordinance. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any other proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Commissioner Owens asked if the street was wide enough for emergency vehicles to get by if cars were to be parked on either side of the street. Mr. Stephen Cook stated that Mr. Young has worked with the staff and fire department. Mr. Young provided graphics to demonstrate that a fire truck, the length of City's, would be able to go up and down the street. The graphics show that with cars parked on both sides, the width of the proposed street provides more than adequate clearance for a fire truck to travel the length of the street and around the cul de sac. Mr. Cook mentioned that there were specific provisions established for lots 3 and 11 to maintain an adequate width of the street as it comes out of the curve and into the subdivision. In order to prevent on street parking at the north side of Lots 3 and 11 , the driveways will be required to be located there instead. This will ensure adequate width at this specific area and provide movability for our fire equipment. Vice Chairman Portugal asked Mr. Young if there were any lots intended for two story homes. Mr. Young answered that all the lots could contain a two story home. The potential home owners would have several options in elevations and between single story and two story homes. The Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 10 April 21, 2020 two story homes' second story windows are designed to allow privacy for the adjacent neighbor behind the home. Commissioner Wilson asked Mr. Cook if there have been any feedback from the neighboring property owners. Mr. Cook stated that the only feedback that had been received were the typical questions when a rezoning occurs. There were several phone calls that came in questioning if the property will be used as multi-family or commercial property, and how the rezoning would affect their property. After being told that the land use would be single-family, Mr. Cook noted that there wasn't any negative feedback from the surrounding property owners. Chairman McNeese stated that there was a written comment form that came from Mr. & Mrs. Barowitz, 3015 Rosboro Rd, which went along with what Mr. Cook has stated. Mr. & Mrs. Barowitz questioned if the property would be used as a multi-family development and after staff spoke to Mr. & Mrs. Barowtiz and explained that is was single-family, they were for the project. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 20-02-PD for a request for Planned Development to change the zoning of 2.407 acres in the Bryan Harrington Survey, Abstract No. 808 located in the 700 block of Glade Road from Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) District Zoning and Single Family Limited Dwelling (R-1 L) District Zoning to Planned Development (PD) zoning with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 20-06- SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDIANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The City of Euless is requesting approval of a temporary Fire Station Number 1 to be located at 501 W. Harwood Road. The First Baptist Church of Keller owns this property, which contains two parcels. The Foundation Baptist Church is located on the hard corner (west) parcel at Aransas Drive and has reached agreement with the City of Euless on the terms and conditions under which the temporary Fire Station would locate on the undeveloped vacant (east) parcel. A temporary station is necessary for approximately the next twenty-four (24) months in order for a new Fire Station Number 1 to be constructed at 201 E. Ash Lane. The new station will replace the current Fire Station 1. The temporary Fire Station will consist of several components. Fire department apparatus will be staged in a 1,920 square foot tent (48' x 40'). A manufactured home (approximately 76' x 30') Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 10 April 21, 2020 will provide living quarters for the fire department shift personnel. Sixteen (16) parking spaces will be provided on a temporary asphalt surface. Site lighting will be created using post mounted LED directional lighting with side cover shields to aid in minimizing light glare and trespass to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. An eight (8') foot tall construction fence will be installed to create a secured access perimeter around the structures and parking areas. Two (2) of the parking spaces will be located on the outside of the secure fence area. The primary ingress/egress to the temporary station will be from two (2) drive approaches constructed on W. Harwood Road, just east of Aransas Drive. These drive approaches will connect to a circular drive within the interior of the site. Vehicles will enter the site from the west side and exit through the east side. The eastern drive approach will be at the northeast corner of the property, and will generally line up with the existing median located approximately 430' east of Aransas Drive. A portion of the existing island on the west side of this existing median will be removed to widen the median to accommodate the turning movements of the fire department apparatus. The other drive approach will be located approximately 124' to the west of the east side drive approach. Temporary traffic warning and alert devices will be used as necessary when apparatus is leaving the station in emergencies. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. Tied to the City of Euless; and, b. Tied to use as a Temporary Fire Station; and, c. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Chief Wes Rhodes also gave a brief presentation on the need for the temporary Fire Station. Fire Station 1 is located at 201 E Ash Lane and is currently 33 years old and in need of updates. During the project's planning stages, it was decided that a temporary facility could not be placed at the current location while the demolition and construction of a new building was being done. A search for an alternate location was done and the empty field at 501 W. Harwood Road was the best location for the temporary Fire Station. This location would allow the Fire Department to maintain the current response times for the various calls that come into dispatch for the north side of the city. Chief Rhodes also provided the Commission with several operations statistics. This included one statistic that there are approximately 6 calls per day dispatched from Station No. 1, with the call volume declining after 9:00 p.m. until the morning. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Commissioner Dunckel asked for clarification on the time it would take for the new building to be completed. Chief Rhodes responded that they hoped to have the current Fire Station's equipment and personnel moved out of the current location and into the temporary station by August or September of 2020. After all the necessary city approvals, construction of the new building would start in November or December of 2020. The project's architect believes that the project's construction could be done in twelve months; however, it could be pushed to eighteen months if Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 10 April 21, 2020 the project is delayed due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This timeline would have the new building occupied and running within eighteen to twenty-four months from start of construction. Commissioner Owens wanted to know how removing some of the median would affect the traffic on Harwood Rd when the fire trucks are leaving for a call. Chief Rhodes informed the commission that the Fire Department is working with the city's Public Works Director to have new lights installed that would be activated by the Fire Department's Opticom system. These lights, when activated, would notify east and west bound traffic on Harwood Road that a fire truck is exiting the station. There would also be temporary flashing lights installed similar to the lights at Fire Station 3 that would flash when activated by a call. The wider median will enable emergency vehicles leaving the station to make the turn west bound on Harwood Road. Commissioner Owens then asked for clarification on what the property would look like after the temporary station moves out. Chief Rhodes stated that the parking lot would remain but the temporary housing, tents, and fencing would be removed. Commissioner Owens' final question was what would happen if the project took longer than the twelve months? Would we have to renegotiate with the church for more time? Chief Rhodes answered that Mr. Chris Barker, City of Euless Deputy City Manager, has built in added time if needed into the negotiations with the church. Chairman McNeese informed Chief Rhodes that some of the comments and concerns that have come in from the public had to do with the noise levels that this temporary fire stations would create. Chief Rhodes assured the Commission that the Fire Department would still follow the same practices as the current location. The department is very mindful of the residents that surround two of the city's fire stations. When a call is dispatched during off hours and early morning the trucks do not activate the sirens or air horns until absolutely necessary, such as when approaching major intersections. Chairman McNeese stated for the record that there were two written responses that came in from the public. The first was from Barbara Mullen, 1010 Aransas Dr., stating that she was for the case. The other responses was from Kelli Gleason, 1001 Milam Dr., opposing the case and felt there could have been a better location for the temporary station. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 20-06-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for a temporary Fire Station to be located on Midway Park Addition, Block 17, Lot 12, 501 W. Harwood Road with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 10 April 21, 2020 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED REPLAT CASE NO. 20-02-RP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to replat the above described property for industrial distribution. The plat contains the information regarding easements as required by the City of Euless. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified that the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the replat. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to approve Case No. 20-02- RP for a Replat of 1.55 acres out of property previously platted as International Regional Industrial Complex Addition, Block E, Lot 2; to be replatted as International Regional Industrial Complex Addition Revised, Block E, Lot 2R. 1430 Westpark Way. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN CASE NO. 20-01-SP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Glade Parks intends to construct an 11,703 square foot retail lease building on the north side of Goodnight Trail, bounded by Rio Grande Boulevard and State Highway 121. In a similar architectural design to other outparcel retail buildings constructed in Glade Parks, this will be a masonry enclosed building with up to four lease spaces facing onto the frontage road of State Highway 121 . A mixture of earth tone colored building materials will be used including stucco, stone and the Nichiha material, which emulates wood tone and texture. Access to the site is limited to the drive approach shared with the parcel to the north. No access will be made to either Goodnight Trail or the Frontage Road. An emergency access, drainage and utility easement (fire lane) will be provided surrounding the building to provide capacity for traffic movement. The site will provide ninety one (91) parking spaces. A pedestrian path with alternative paving patterns will connect the south side of the building to the sidewalk system of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 10 April 21, 2020 Glade Parks at the intersection of Goodnight Trail and Rio Grande Boulevard. Solid waste containment will be adjacent to Rio Grande Boulevard, but will have landscaping and masonry enclosures as with all Glade Parks outlot structures. Landscaping will be installed surrounding the site for all three frontages. Planters will be placed to the front of the building facing the frontage road in order to provide landscaping adjacent to the building and serving a dual purpose as parking bollards protecting the front of the building. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 20-01-SP for a Site Plan for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.72 acres located Glade Parks Addition Block C, Lot 5, 2401 State Highway 121. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN CASE NO. 20-02-SP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. This is a commercial site plan for a redevelopment of a convenience store and restaurant with gasoline fuel sales. The property was directly impacted by the widening of W. Airport Freeway, which included the widening of the eastbound frontage road and S. Industrial Boulevard intersection. The State of Texas acquired right of way from the previous property owner to make the intersection improvement. The current owner purchased this site after the settlement had been reached with the previous owner. The current owner's desire is to redevelop the site utilizing the existing structure. This circumstance created many challenges in meeting the standards for setbacks, drive aisle widths, parking, and landscaping. The project under consideration for approval meets all of the required development standards. The property developer intends to expand the existing building on the site to 3,818 square feet. A drive through lane will be introduced around the west side and rear of the building. Six fuel islands are to be reintroduced to the site on the north and east sides of the property. Canopies over the fuel islands will be at sufficient height so that truck traffic may pass under and will be appropriately set back from the property line as required by the zoning district. Access to the site is provided from two drive approaches, including one from southbound Industrial Boulevard and one from the eastbound Airport Freeway service road. Limited to the two drive approaches from the north and east. There is no northbound ability to turn into the site as S. Industrial Boulevard has a median separating the traffic at the intersection. Parking has been provided to accommodate the convenience store and spaces adjacent to the fuel islands. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 10 April 21, 2020 Landscaping will be installed primarily on the street yard areas facing the Frontage Road and S. Industrial Boulevard. Sidewalks were installed within the right-of-way with the highway widening. A mixture of hardwood and ornamental trees will be planted along the frontage of the site. The applicant has worked specifically to ensure that the site conforms to the zoning standards. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. Commission Owens asked what types of materials would be used on the outside of the building and if the drive-thru restaurant would have any inside seating. Mr. Cook stated the building would have masonry materials on the exterior of the building. It would have a stone wainscoting along with stucco. Mr. Cook said that there could be very limited indoor seating, however, at this time there is no company named as the restaurant partner. Vice Chairman commented that it is nice to see landscaping being added to this property. Commissioner Dunckel stated this location is a hard site to reconfigure and the developers have done an excellent job. Commissioner Ellis commented that the developers did an excellent job in designing the location. Chairman McNeese asked if the location would have adequate space/parking if several customers were there for fuel and for the restaurant. Mr. Cook stated that there is a proper amount of parking spaces according to city ordinances. This site has 1 parking space per 200 square feet of retail space. There are 31 parking spaces shown in this site plan. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 20-02-SP for a Site Plan for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0.752 acres located as remainder of Jasper Subdivision Lot 1; 100 S. Industrial Blvd. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 of 10 April 21, 2020 ITEM 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. &airman Richard NyNeese Date