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Home My WebLink About2020-11-03CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 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 November 3, 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. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented development updates. 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 Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Scott Joyce, Information Services Director Brett Bennett, Computer Services Specialist II Ken Rawlinson, Fire Marshal Drew Washington, Fire Inspector II STAFF PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: None VISITORS PRESENT: Joshua Lewis Sherif Hairadin J. Campbell Sohail Pirzada VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: None P►PZ�Z�S�C�1� Vice Chairman Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Dunckel led the pledge of allegiance. Page 1 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 November 3, 2020 ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of October 20, 2020. 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 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 20-12-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Under the Texas 10 zoning district permitted uses, Auto Services requires a Specific Use Permit. This parcel has been the location of several auto service centers for many decades. A new company has purchased the property for redevelopment and will bring the building and site up to comply with current applicable building and zoning codes. The canopy extending from the existing building towards W. Euless Boulevard and the exterior vehicle lift will be removed. The building interior will be slightly reconfigured and the electrical system upgraded. As with all automotive uses, all work will be restricted to interior of the building and no outdoor display of merchandise permitted. The site has several access points from W. Euless Boulevard and Martha Street. Consistent with current code requirements, the two drive approaches closest to the intersection will be removed and sidewalks installed. Fifteen (15) parking spaces will be distributed around the site. New landscaping including grass areas, trees and shrubs will be introduced around the perimeter of the site. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: Duke Partners Limited; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Miller Auto Care / Muffler and Radiator; and, c. All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and maintenance operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; and, d. Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within the view of the public right of way; and, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 November 3, 2020 e. The services allowed at this facility are as follows: tire repairs and sales; alignment; battery testing and replacement; oil changes; tune ups; filter replacement; safety and emissions inspections; windshield wiper blade replacement; fluid services; trip inspections; maintenance inspections; check engine light diagnostics; engine repair; engine replacement; engine performance check; belt and hose replacement; drivability diagnostics and repair; fuel injection service and repair; ignition system maintenance and repair; computer diagnostics; air conditioning service and repair; electrical system diagnosis and repair; brake repair; suspension and steering repair; shocks and struts; cooling system service and repair; exhaust systems and mufflers; custom exhaust; pre -purchase inspections; fleet services; hybrid services; chassis and suspension; body and trim repairs (mirrors, door handles etc.) power accessory repair; transmission services; new and rebuilt transmissions; driveline maintenance and repair; axle replacement; differential service and repair; clutch repair and replacement.. Auto services not listed here are thereby prohibited; and, f. 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. The Commission was informed that the applicant was present to answer any questions. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Commissioner Ellis commented that it will be nice to see this corner getting upgraded. Chairman McNeese also agreed that it would be a nice change to have this corner cleaned up and operational again. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 20-12-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Oakwood Terrace Lots B1 B and C1A located at 301 W. Euless Boulevard for an Automotive Repair use in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions as presented. 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) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 November 3, 2020 ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 20-15-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Double Nine Investments first received approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Assembly Use in 2010, and a renewal in 2011. Since 2010, the site has been in continuous operation as an event center/banquet hall. The total area of the internal space is 14,500 square feet. No issues or complaints about any issues, including parking or noise, has been brought to the City's attention during the years that the business has operated. In 2019, a separate company managing and operating the facility applied for and received a Specific Use Permit and Certificate of Occupancy. That company is no longer able to manage the business and Double Nine Investments is reapplying for the SUP and Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant intends to continue the use as a business and community meeting location and as a place for social gatherings such as weddings and receptions. The organizers of these events rent the space on an event -by -event basis. Glade Crossing Shopping Center has 185 parking spaces available, which provides sufficient parking for the facility as well as the other commercial uses occupying space in the center. In addition, the primary parking demand for the assembly facility will continue to be after business hours or on weekends where there is less demand for parking from the other tenants of the building. Double 9 Investments owns the 25,000 SF center. There is approximately 10,500 square feet of additional leased space, which is occupied by a 7-11 convenience store, an animal grooming business, donut shop, and nail salon. The Development Services Group recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: a. Tied to the business owner: Double Nine Investments. b. Tied to the business name: The Reserve Banquet Hall. 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. The Commission was informed that the applicant was present to answer any questions. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to approve Case No. 20-15-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Glade Crossing Shopping Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 R1A, 101 W. Glade Road, Suite 102 for an Event Center/Banquet Hall in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 November 3, 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 SITE PLAN CASE NO. 20-08-SP This is a commercial site plan for a medical office building with associated parking. The site was the former location of a drive through banking facility. The property owner has acquired additional property to the west and replatted the property in order to appropriately develop the site. The property developer will construct a two story, 11,514 square foot building. The twenty (20') foot front setback meets the C-2 zoning district standards. The building will be fully clad in brick with alternating color bands. Access to the site is provided from a drive approach from Westpark Way. The emergency access, drainage and utility easement (fire lane) will be provided with a "T" turn -around allowing access to the building. The project is providing eighty-six (86) parking spaces which will allow for both medical staff and customer parking. A substantial portion of the western end of the lot, which is within the floodplain, will remain undisturbed. Existing trees will be maintained within this area. New trees will be introduced along Westpark Way and within the parking islands surrounding the building. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. Vice Chairman Portugal stated that she is looking forward to a good quality business and building appropriate for the area. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 20-08-SP for a Site Plan for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.28 acres within Westpark Central Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 R; 200 Westpark Way. Vise 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 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 November 3, 2020 Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. L, "'F—C-hjalAir an Richard McNeese Date