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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-04 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 4, 2020 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:00 p.m. on August 4, 2020 in the 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: Ronald Dunckel, Steve Ellis, Eric Owens, and Warren Wilson were present via video conferencing. During the Pre-Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Michele Crooks, Secretary I Scott Joyce, Information Services Director Brett Bennett, Computer Services Specialist II VISITORS PRESENT: None VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: Brad Williams Richard Galagos INVOCATION Chairman 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 Page 1 of 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 August 4, 2020 July 21, 2020. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.20-03-PD AND RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant's request is to amend the Planned Development ordinance 1944, which establishes the zoning for the Glade Parks development. This amendment would only apply to the subject property located north of the existing QuikTrip store and south of the Bear Creek. The amendment, if approved, allows a limited auto service shop to make application for a Specific Use Permit for this property. Currently, that particular use is not permitted in the Glade Parks PD permitted use table. All other provisions of the Glade Parks Planned Development would apply to this parcel. The following Permitted Use Table would be adopted through approval of the amendment: 4.2 Permitted Use Table SIC Code Permitted Primary Glade Parks Urban Neighborhood Parking Group Special Uses Commercial Residential/ Residential Condition Commercial Commercial 7538 Limited Auto Service S 9 c,u This would effectively add a new permitted use entitled Limited Auto Service which would be defined as: "A facility offering minor vehicle services and maintenance such as oil changes; replacement of batteries, wipers, lamps, and air filters; fluid exchange (e.g., transmission, radiator, differential, a/c, etc.); and tire rotation; but excluding any mechanical repair or body work. All services occur indoors and are completed in one business day or less, with no overnight storage or keeping of customer vehicles." The subject property is within the Glade Parks Commercial area as originally designated in the Glade Parks PD. The size and configuration of this parcel, coupled with its' visibility limitations, does not make the site commercially viable for other retail or restaurant uses. Glade Parks contains almost 70 businesses that occupy approximately 670,000 square feet. The only other end user that has considered this site was a car wash. With appropriate site planning and use conditions, staff believes that a limited auto service could operate appropriately on this specific location. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 4, 2020 A specific use permit would be required for a limited auto service to locate on this parcel, including an oil change and lubrication store. The specific use permit process requires the applicant to provide a full site plan that meets all requirements of the Glade Parks PD. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have the authority through the Specific Use Permit process to establish other conditions that would ensure the land use operation is high quality and sustainable and has a positive relationship with surrounding land uses. SUP's approved by the City of Euless typically contain conditions in which the SUP is tied directly to a particular property owner, and to a business name. Any proposed changes in these conditions requires the SUP to go through the process again for consideration by the P&Z and City Council. Previously approved Specific Use Permits for automotive services have included conditions that all work on vehicles must be performed interior to the structure and no merchandise may be displayed or stored exterior to the building. The conditions have also included a specific list of services that the business will provide so that there is a clear understanding that more intense repair procedures are not be allowed if not approved in the original SUP. The action that the Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider is granting entitlement for the land use with a Specific Use Permit. If the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approves the PD amendment, Valvoline would make application for a Specific Use Permit in the near future. Valvoline has made a commitment to propose conditions in the SUP that would include a requirement that the store be operated as a corporate store for a period of fifteen (15) years and that franchise or independent operators are not permitted. Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development Ordinance. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant was present. The applicant Mr. Richard Galagos was present and wished to make a presentation; however, due to technical difficulties the public hearing recessed at 6:42 p.m. Chairman McNeese resumed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Mr. Brad Williams, representative for Valvoline, made a short presentation. Mr. Williams stated that Valvoline has been around since the 1980s and has many locations throughout the DFW area. He gave a brief description of the lot in question and explained its poor visibility and access restrictions, and that this lot would most likely not appeal to a restaurant or retail developer. Therefore, Valvoline would like to place an instant oil change store at this location. This location would only offer preventative vehicle maintenance. There would be no body repair work nor any vehicles left over night. Valvoline feels that this type of service would be a very low intensity use, very inconspicuous, and have minimal impact to the district. Mr. Williams addressed the store that was located on Highway 10 in Euless. He stated that that store was not a corporate store and was always operated by Valvoline Express Care Association, an independent operator. Once that operator no longer wanted to do Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 August 4, 2020 business at that location, Valvoline terminated the agreement along with the SUP and the location no longer had any ties to Valvoline Corporation, Mr. Williams stated that with the way this current SUP is written the same situation with the Highway 10 location could not occur with the Glade Parks location. In other words this location could not be operated by an independent operator but operated only by Valvoline Corporation. Mr. Williams stated that he understands that the City of Euless is making sure that the Glade Parks area is kept at a certain standard; however, he feels that the location of the proposed Valvoline has a feeling of being outside of the Glade Parks development. The building will be small and the aesthetics of the building will also blend in with the surrounding buildings. The ample amount of landscaping along with the natural tree lines will also provide somewhat of a visibility shield to the rest of the Glade Parks development. Again making this location feel like a separate area and not part of the Glade Parks development. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Commissioner Owens voiced concerns about the landscape. The proposed landscape plans show what it would look like in 15 years, but what would it be like past the 15 years. He feels that the landscape plays an important role in the Glade Parks development. He also stated concerns about the lot due to the irregular shape of the property. Commissioner Wilson also agreed with Commissioner Owens in that that presentation given by Mr. Williams was very informative but would like to know how the landscaping will be maintained and look like past the 15 years as shown. Mr. Williams addressed the landscaping issues. He stated that the lease between Valvoline and the property owner is for 15 years; therefore, the rendering of the proposed landscaping is shown for 15 years. If after 15 years the location is still a prosperous location then Valvoline will continue to operate and maintain the landscaping, but at this moment they feel that Valvoline will occupy this property past the 15 years. Commissioner Ellis asked Mr. Williams about the 15 year lease and what would happen if Valvoline no longer operates at this location. If a new order were to occupy the location would a new SUP need to be applied for? Mr. Williams stated that as long as Valvoline is operating at the location they will follow the ordnances but that if they left the property the new occupants would need to have a new SUP and ordnances drawn up. Mr. Cook also stated that if Valvoline leaves this location then the SUP and ordinances would be terminated. If a new specific use owner or change in name occurs then it would trigger the SUP process again. Then the Planning and Zoning Commission along with the City Council could add further conditions to the new SUP. Vice Chairman Portugal voiced her concerns over setting a precedence with this zoning change. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 August 4, 2020 Chairman McNeese also voiced the same concerns as Vice Chairman Portugal. That at this date and time the proposal of putting a vehicle service store at the opening of the Glade Parks development is not beneficial to the further development of the area. A brief recess was taken at 7:16 p.m. and resumed at 7:20 p.m. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Chairman McNeese made a motion to deny Case No. 20-03-PD for a Planned Development to change the zoning of 0.932 acres in the J. Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441 and the B.B.B. &C. Railroad Co. Survey Abstract No. 204 located east of Rio Grande Boulevard, north of Cheek-Sparger Road from Planned Development(PD) District Zoning to Planned Development(PD) zoning to allow limited auto service by Specific Use Permit. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, and Owens Nays: Commission Member: Ellis Abstention: Commission Member: Wilson Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (4-1-1) ITEM 3. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 20-10-FP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. A final plat establishes the appropriate easements for the development, enabling the required public infrastructure to be constructed for the development. The final plat is for a single commercial lot containing a retail lease building. The final plat conforms to the standards of the zoning district. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 20-10-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 0.8852 acre out of the Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 11, Lot 6, to be platted as Harwood/360 Addition, Block A, Lot 3 located at 1001 E. Harwood Road. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 August 4, 2020 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT CASE NO. 20-02-PP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to preliminary plat the above described property for single family detached dwelling development. The intent is to subdivide the property into sixteen (16) buildable lots and two (2) open space lots. The technical aspects of the subdivision, including setback distances and placement of easements, comply with the City of Euless Unified Development Code. The Development Services Group has reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat and has certified that it meets the technical standards of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 20-02-PP for a Preliminary Plat of 4.04 acres on L. Franklin Survey Abstract No. 513 to be platted as Bear Park Estates, Block A, Lots 1-16, A and B located at the northwest corner of N. Main Street and Mid- Cities Boulevard. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. APPROVED REPLAT CASE NO. 19-07-RP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes a replat of the above described property in order to move a property line between two lots currently platted as Lots 29 and 30. The lot line is shifted four (4) feet to the north to enable a five (5) foot utility drainage easement to be placed on the south property line of 325 Norman Drive. This will allow the homes under construction will meet the minimum setback distances of the R-1 zoning district. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified that the application Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 August 4, 2020 has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the replat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 19-07-RP for a Replat of 0.4 acres out of property previously platted as Oakwood Terrace Addition Block 5, Lots 29- 30 to Oakwood Terrace Addition Block 5, Lots 29R-30R, located at 323 and 325 Norman Drive. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, Owens and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. hairm'an Richard IVIc eeN' se Date