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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-16 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 16, 1996 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ronald Young at 5:30 p.m., in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Chairman Ronald Young opened the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. Commissioner Keith Eggers was absent. Furthermore, the agenda for this meeting had been properly posted in accordance with applicable law. MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Ronald Young Keith Eggers Joy Baldwin-Shuler Nancy Bright George Zahn Robert McMillon Billy Owens Randy J. Byers, Director of Public Works & Development Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer Rod Tyler, City Planner Barbara Chambers, Office Supervisor Donna Brown, Staff Secretary VISITORS PRESENT Tom Cox, Director of Economic Development Tedra Cheatham, Economic Development Paul Harrington Don Harrington Robert Pope Chuck Crook PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE TWO JANUARY 16, 1996 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn and the invocation was given by Commissioner McMillon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of the January 2, 1996, meeting was made by Commissioner Owens and seconded by Commissioner Shuler. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Zahn, Young Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM I. LAND PLAN #P-95-22 - LITTLE BEAR CROSSING ADDITION Request of Charles C. Crook for Mahr Development Corporation, for approval of a Land Plan for 46.25 acres out of Abstract-204 and Abstract- ... 441; located on the northwest corner of Cheek Sparger Road and S. H. 121 Randy J. Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, introduced Land Plan #P-95- 22 and gave the general location. He stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the submittal and found it met the applicability ordinance and therefore, recommended its approval. Chairman Young stated the approval of a Land Plan did not require a Public Hearing, therefore, he asked for the applicant or applicant's representative to come forward to answer questions. Chairman Young explained the process and procedures of the meeting to the audience. Charles Crook, Project Manager for Weir&Associates, Arlington, Texas, represented the Land Plan. He thanked the Commissioners for attending the meeting since they were the only item on the agenda. He stated they had been in close contact with the city officials and staff to resolve any problems they may have with the Land Plan. He offered to answer questions from the Commissioners. He introduced Robert Pope as the Developer for the project. Chairman Young asked for any specifics on the type of developments that would be going in this project. Mr. Crook stated they did not have any users that have expressed wanting a particular parcel. He stated they have had several nibbles over the past few PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE THREE JANUARY 16, 1996 months, but stated there is nothing currently under contract. Mr. Crook informed the Commissioners the plans that were before them shows not only the street layout but also the water, sewer and storm drainage as they see it in the final stages. He stated they did not have their construction plans. Chairman Young stated the present layout indicates the applicant has tried to create several pad sites that would have frontage on the service road and Hwy. 121 and some larger commercial type tracts to the west. Mr. Crook stated they have planned this site for a possible grocery store anchor with some retail stores surrounding it. Chairman Young asked the applicant what contact they have had with the City of Bedford for the portion of the development that lies within their city limits. Mr. Crook stated there had been considerable contact with the City of Bedford regarding how their streets and driveways would be connected. The City of Bedford had sent letters to the applicant releasing their concept to move forward with some platting and planning on the development between the creek and Cheek Sparger Road. He stated, several months ago, one of the council members at the City of Bedford took exception to the way they were bringing the street in at the intersection by Wal-Mart. Since that time, the City of Bedford has reconsidered and they do not have any objections. Mr. Crook informed the Commissioners that the Preliminary Plat has been submitted to the City of Bedford and will be before the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 25, 1996. He stated it was their hopes to inform the City of Bedford that the Euless Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the Land Plan in order to move forward in getting their construction plans completed. Chairman Young asked the applicant what coordinated efforts they had participated in to inform the adjacent property owners of the plans. Mr. Crook indicated there had been limited amount of contact made with the adjacent property owners until further progress was made with the project. Commissioner Owens stated he was glad the applicant finally brought something to the Commission since they had been working on it since July. He stated the drainage was a big issue to him because of the neighbors to the east, north, south and west. He stated the City had limited funds for partner participation in drainage, bridges, roads and road assessments. He asked the applicant if he saw any partner participation with the City in the future for roads, bridges or have the City to help with road widening or installing a larger bridge. Mr. Robert Pope, Mahr Development, stated there had been preliminary discussions on possible participation on the major bridge that will have to cross the creek. He stated the problem is the users know that the land is several feet below flood plain. He stated the first thing to do is to get the land built up on the south side of the creek then they would move to the north side of the creek. He also stated there were several potential users talking with them regarding the sites including a grocery store and non- PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FOUR JANUARY 16, 1996 grocer type businesses. He stated the first choice was to get annexation into Euless, however, that was not going well. Commissioner Owens discussed major and minor changes to the plans. He stated it was not his goal to cause the applicant to have to come back and forth to P&Z. However, he stated he would like the motion to state that any major changes such as the roads or drainage ditch or the lot lines changed, the case would have to come back through the process. Mr. Pope stated it was his opinion they would have to come back to P&Z if any major changes were to occur. Commissioner Owens asked for the motion to state that the Commission approves these prints as is and if any major changes occur to these prints such as a road going 500 ft one way or the other, then the case will come back before P&Z. Mr. Pope stated they are very limited to options on this property and the only way this will develop is with a connection to Cheek-Sparger Road. There is only one place for the public street to go and that is opposite the drive way to Wal-Mart. He stated geometrics pretty well tie them down as to what can be done to the remaining property. Mr. Crook stated he did not have a problem coming back before P&Z. Mr. Crook stated he could not foresee any major changes to the land plan unless it would be a change in the road for a user that might come in, but there is so much depth on the side of the road it would be unlikely. He stated the other thing that could possibly change would be the access points on Hwy 121 service road, either widening or narrowing. Mr. Crook stated there could be some changes to the lot lines between Lots 2 & 3, but it would depend on the users. Commissioner Owens stated the City needed assurance that when it comes to the drainage, bridges, roads and utilities he would like to see the plans in more detail. He stated the applicant's word was good enough for him, but if he made a motion he wanted it stipulated that major changes (on Phase I) such as lots sizes, road changes or drainage needed to be brought back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pope stated that FEMA/CLOMR had provided a letter stating they accept the way the future channel is going to be built. He stated they felt confident enough about the drainage and flood plain that they are at the point they can establish where the drainage easement is with metes and bounds lines. Mr. Pope stated his client had already closed on the property and has a considerable investment in this project. Commissioner Owens warned the applicant when it came time to review the curb cuts and drainage, it would be a major detail at the time of preliminary plat. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated Mr. Crook had done an extensive amount of engineering work on the drainage plans and the only concern was having a stipulation that the channel improvements would be done prior to or in conjunction with Phase II. Mr. Crook stated they had shown the channel improvements would occur with the Phase iI development. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FIVE JANUARY 16, 1996 Chairman Young asked the applicant if the drainage easement for the channel would be included in Lot 2, Block D and also the pad site, Lot 1, Block C. Mr. Crook stated it would be. Chairman Young also stated he had some concern regarding a small strip of land between the property line and the proposed right-of-way. He stated it needed to be co-incidental and not a no man's land. Mr. Crook stated the street was so close to the property line they had to have some space to transition from one grade to another. Mr. Crook stated he was hoping this area would be private access, however the City staff had disagreed. Chairman Young also voiced concerns with the private access. Mr. Pope stated it would be used for fire lane and access. Chairman Young stated he was confused regarding a note on the drawing that read "dedicated 64 ft. right-of-way". Mr. Crook stated this plan had been through several alterations since the first time they brought it before the Planning and Zoning Commission and they did not intend to bring it all the way to the north end. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated it was staff's recommendation for this to be a public street all the way through the parcel and there should not be an access easement. Mr. Pope stated they were amenable to the recommendation. Commissioner Owens asked, if the applicant puts in the 64' street during Phase I, would it be at the applicant's expense and not the city's. Paul Kruckemeyer stated that was correct. Mr. Paul Harrington spoke to the Commissioners and voiced his support for the project. He also handed out some additional drawings to the applicant and Commissioners. Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Land Plan #P-95-22 as presented. Chairman Young asked Commissioner Owens to amend the motion with the following stipulations: 1.) The channel and bridge improvements will be completed in conjunction with the Phase II and; 2.) The roadway shown on the drawing will be shown as a dedicated public roadway With no separating strip between the right-of-way and the property line to the north limits of the site. Commissioner Owens accepted the amendments and Commissioner Zahn seconded the amended motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Zahp, Young, Shuler, Bright, McMillon Nays: None The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE SIX JANUARY 16, 1996 ITEM II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Owens made the motion to re-elect the current officers; Chairman Ronald Young, Vice Chairman George Zahn and Secretary Nancy Bright. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillon. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, McMillon, Zahn, Young, Shuler, Bright Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM III. REPORTS Rod Tyler, City Planner, reminded the Commissioners of the Thirteenth Annual Mid-Cities Business Outlook Conference on January 31, 1996. All Commissioners wishing to attend should contact the Development office for registration. Commissioners Owens, Shuler and Bright stated they would attend. Transportation will be provided from City Hall at 7:45 A.M. Commissioner Shuler stated she would be absent during the month of February. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. 4,1/P/ r Chairman Ron.. d Y. ng D:te 011696mn.P&Z