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Home My WebLink About2000-02-15 AGENDA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of Euless Council Chambers — Building "B" 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039 FEBRUARY 15, 2000 7:00 P.M. — Call to Order (Council Chambers — Building "B") (Immediately following the Planning and Zoning Commission Adjournment) ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Meeting of January 4, 2000 ITEM 2 ADJOURNMENT t 2 ".:4-114 .1.:::'":- ^r 4 e2 r.,, ,fi. [! Y � fka 3 ��rt.i L b 4 �i k7r ,i s 4.t POSTED THIS 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000, AT 4:00 P.M. ,,�'9�'1-rte-a(/ (:,..), („te_.;_ut.„....,.....,___, Donna Brown, Individual Posting Notice If you plan to attend this public meeting d special arrangements at the meeting, please contact our office at(817)685 1623.an Reasonable you have a accommodations disability that requires will be made to arrange assist your needs. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2000 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman McMillon at 5:30 p.m. in the Building "C" Conference Room. Six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS Acting Chairman McMillon called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Acting Chairman Robert McMillon Gene Sloan Bill Tarin Mike Grove Ron Hughes John Deithloff Richard McNeese Gary McKamie, Deputy City Manager Tom Cox, Director of Administration Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works and City Engineer Gary Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary Dolores Tijerina, Staff Secretary VISITORS PRESENT Andy Chesney Peter Breit Joel Menchaca Steve Chown Hee D. Hwang PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Commissioner Grove led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Tarin gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Acting Chairman McMillon asked if there were any corrections or additions to the proposed minutes of the last meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15, 2000 There being none, Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve the minutes of February 1, 2000, as presented. Commissioner Ron Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Tarin, McNeese, Grove, Hughes, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2000 Acting Chairman McMillon called for a motion for approval of the minutes. Committee Member Grove made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Committee Member McNeese. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithlofff, Hughes, Grove, McNeese, Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-01-ZC - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE Receive public input regarding a request for a Zoning Change changing the zoning of Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lots 2A, 2A2. This request is for changing the zoning from C-1 (Neighboring Business District) zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. This property is located just east of the intersection of West Pipeline Road and Wade Drive. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this is a traditional zoning change in the existing district of C-1 to C-2. He stated that of the two districts C-2 is our heaviest commercial district. The reason a zoning change is required is the applicant is asking to create a dry cleaning plant. The City draws a distinction between dry cleaning plants and dry cleaning pick-up operations. Staff sees this as a fairly heavy use, therefore requiring a C-2 zoning and, but the property is currently zoned C- 1. Mr. Bass stated there is a combination of zoning at this location, that is, C-2 (Community Business District) and C-1 (Neighborhood Business District). He stated that should the Commissioners choose to approve this zoning change request the area would still maintain C-1, lighter commercial as a transition between this use and existing homes zoned single family. Mr. Bass also stated this is not new construction. He stated that this is the occupation of an existing structure. 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15, 2000 Acting Chairman McMillon asked the applicant or representative to come forward and present his case. Mr. Steve Chown, Dallas, Texas, stated he was the current owner of the building and he has a tenant wanting to move from a pick-up station into doing the dry cleaning himself. He stated that at one end of the strip is a Quick Copy and at the other end is the Hurst- Euless-Bedford Police Anti-Gang Task Force. Mr. Chown stated that the applicant wanted to place the drying cleaning in the middle of the strip. Acting Chairman McMillon asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the case. Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and opened the case for discussion among the Commissioners. ITEM 2 CASE #00-01-ZC - RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Zoning Change changing the zoning of Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lots 2A, 2A2. This request is for changing the zoning from C-1 (Neighboring Business District) zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. This property is located just east of the intersection of West Pipeline Road and Wade Drive. Acting Chairman McMillon called for Mr. Hee. D. Hwang, the applicant, to come forward for questions from the Commissioners. Mr. Chown explained to the Commissioners that Mr. Hwang wanted him to speak because Mr. Hwang is not comfortable with his English. Commissioner Tarin asked Mr. Hwang how long he had been in the business of dry cleaning and if he had other plants in the area. Mr. Hwang answered that it has been five years and he has a plant in Bedford and one in Euless. Commissioner Tarin asked if Mr. Hwang was fimilar with Environmental Protection Agency requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Agency laws concerning chemicals and pollution. Mr. Hwang stated that there was not a problem with the agencies. Commissioner McNeese asked what term of a lease were they considering. Mr. Chown stated that it would be a ten year lease with a five year option. Commissioner McNeese asked Mr. Hwang under what name would he be operating and is it owned individually. Mr. Hwang stated he owned the business by himself and that it would be operating under the name of Central Cleaners. Commissioner Hughes asked if there is not enough space in the portion that is currently zoned C-2 for this owner to place his facility. Mr. Chown stated that the portion that is zoned C-2 is occupied by Quick Copy. Commissioner Hughes asked if there would be any structural changes to allow for this business to go in. Mr. Chown stated that there 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15,2000 will be no structural changes, but the electrical wiring would have to be changed. Commissioner Hughes asked if the move from the City of Bedford was for economical reasons and not due to complaints. Mr. Hwang stated it was his idea to move to start his dry cleaning plant. Commissioner Tarin made the motion to approve #00-01- ZC. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithlofff, Hughes, Grove, McNeese, Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #00-01-SUP - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, LOT 2A2, for a Dry-cleaning Plant in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. This property is located at 4319 West Pipeline Road. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the purpose of a Specific Use Permit is to mitigate any negative on or off site impacts and that according to the owner of the building all operations would be enclosed in the existing building. Mr. Bass also stated that there would be some modifications, like fire walls and Certificate of Occupancy inspections by City Staff before this business opens. He also stated in terms of impacts, the center has worked fine in terms of access and location. Mr. Bass stated parking meets code. He also stated there really is not any measurable identifiable impact staff can think of other than environmental concerns and that Fire Marshal Logan went to great length to study this case in terms of the system being used. Acting Chairman McMillon asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the case. Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and opened the case for discussion among the Commissioners. ITEM 4 CASE #00-01-SUP - RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFC USE PERMIT Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2, for Dry-cleaning Plant in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. This property is located at 4319 West Pipeline Road. 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15,2000 Commissioner Hughes asked if all or most of the equipment had been operated before. Mr. Hwang answered yes. Commissioner Hughes asked if Mr. Hwang or the City of Bedford ever received complaints as far as vapors, fumes or in the way the facility was operated. Mr. Hwang stated no and that he operates within the regulations of solvents' collection and use. Commissioner Hughes asked if the boiler was new, and Mr. Hwang stated almost all the machinery was new. Commissioner McNeese asked Mr. Hwang if he had to report to the Environmental Protection Agency and how often his business was inspected. Mr. Hwang stated that no one came to his store and that he mailed in his paperwork during the year. Commissioner McNeese asked Mr. Bass to go over the process of approving the Specific Use Permit. Mr. Bass stated if Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and City Council approves the Specific Use Permit, before the business is opened for operation a Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained and inspections will be done by City inspectors to check building codes and fire codes. He stated that If in the future a complaint is received from a surrounding resident or a customer with an environmental issue a citation will be issued, generally to the owner of the business and the owner of the building. Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve #00-01-SUP with the stipulation that it be tied to the building owner and operator of the business and that it be for a three year time period, to be revisited by the Planning and Zoning Commission at that time. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Grove. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithloff, Hughes, Grove, McNeese, Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 5 CASE #99-07-SUP— PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on A.M. Downing Survey, Ab. 415, Tract 4A and 4A2, for a new City of Euless Police and Courts building in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning. This property is located at 1102 West Euless Boulevard. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this site used to house the Western Hills Inn that was famous in the 50's and 60's. He stated that the City of Euless acquired the property and has funded this project for several years. Mr. Bass stated that the structure as proposed has mitigated all the impacts and that it has adequate parking for the type of use employed. 5 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15, 2000 Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development, representing the applicant, stated they were requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a 53,000 square feet Police and Courts facility containing a jail component which is a 100% brick building with cast stone accent work. She also stated that it is situated on a site which has plenty of open area surrounding the building and meets all code requirements. Ms. Baxter stated that in the street yard area 66 trees are required and they are providing 66 trees, and 178 shrubs are required, with 860 provided. Ms. Baxter stated that 1,139 square feet of ground cover is required and they are providing 3,897. She also stated that in the parking area 9 trees are required and they are providing 17 trees. Ms. Baxter stated that a landscaped buffer on the entire north property line as required by code is included. Acting Chairman McMillon asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the case. Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing and opened the case for discussion among the Commissioners. ITEM 6 CASE #99-07-SUP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on A.M. Downing Survey, Ab. 415, Tract 3E1 and 3N, for a Temple in TX- 10 (Texas Highway Ten Multi-Use District) zoning. This property is located at 1400 W. Euless Boulevard Commissioner McNeese asked if there would be any problems with drainage after the grading was done. Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works and City Engineer, stated that the grading plans had been thoroughly reviewed and he is satisfied with the design and operation. Commissioner Hughes asked what action had been taken to control the use or activation of sirens on police vehicles in the area that borders the property. Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie stated that it is an operational issue that will be addressed to the employees. Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve Case #99-07, Specific Use Permit as described. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Grove, Deithloff, Hughes, McNeese, Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. 6 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES February 15, 2000 ITEM 7 CASE #99-06- SP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a Site Plan for a new City of Euless Police and Courts Building proposed to be located at A.M. Downing Survey, Ab. 415, Tr. 4A and 4A2, 1102 West Euless Boulevard. Commissioner Hughes recommended that staff review the landscape plan on the choice of trees and shrubs that are susceptible to diseases such as oak wilt for the live oaks and fungus for the red tip photinas. He stated that there are some concerns on these plants and their use. Ms. Baxter, Director of Economic Development, stated that this would be taken care of. Commissioner Deithloff asked since the plans were out for bid at the present time, whether the scope of work contained landscaping. Ms. Baxter answered yes, and stated that the landscaping is fully irrigated per code. Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the Site Plan as presented. Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Tarin, McNeese, Grove, Hughes, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 8 ELECTION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OFFICERS The Commission elected Acting Chairman McMillon Chairman and Commissioner McNeese Vice - Chairman for the year 2000. ITEM 9 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 10 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There was no report. There being no further business, Chairman McMillon adjourned the meeting at 7:50pm 3/21/6 0 Ro ert McMillon Date Chairman 7