HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 7, 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. Five members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in
attendance.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS -
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Chairman Ronald Young called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were five members
of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. Commissioners Eggers and Shuler
were 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
Robert McMillon Joy Shuler
Billy Owens
George Zahn
Nancy Bright
Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer
Barbara Chambers, Office Supervisor
Linda Lux, Staff Secretary
VISITORS PRESENT:
Mr. Romie Little
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by
Commissioner Zahn and the invocation was given by Commissioner Owens.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 16, 1996,
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bright. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Bright, Owens, McMillon, Young
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM I. PUBLIC HEARING - FENCE VARIANCE #96-12-FV - OAKWOOD
TERRACE ADDITION
Request of Mr. Romie Little for a variance to the minimum street side yard
setback requirements for a fence located along the side property line;
located at 903 Royce Drive
Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development, introduced the fence variance and stated while
the Commissioners serve in this capacity, they also have the authority to grant variances
from the Fence Ordinance provided three requirements have been met. They are as
follows: 1. Granting the variance will not adversely affect the interest of the City of
Euless; 2. Granting the variance will not adversely affect neighboring property owners;
and, 3. There is, in the Commissioner's opinion a hardship on the land and that hardship
is not a personal or self-created hardship. Mr. Bass stated the Development Review
Committee had conducted a review of the submittal and found all issues of concern to
be adequately addressed and recommended approval of this request.
Chairman Ronald Young explained the rules governing a Public Hearing and then opened
the Public Hearing for case #96-12-FV.
The applicant, Romie Little, was present to answer questions and to give a brief
description of the variance request. He stated the proposed fence variance was for an
8 foot privacy fence to replace the existing 6 foot fence. He stated the 6 foot fence was
at the neighbors window level. He presented pictures of the existing fence to the
Commissioners.
Chairman Young called for proponents or opponents to the variance to make a statement.
There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. There were no questions or discussion
among the Commissioners. However, Commissioner Owens stated he felt the
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Development Review Committee should have been more detailed in their
recommendation to the Commissioners, but he would accept the case as presented.
Chairman Young asked for the City Engineer's report on the fence variance.
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer stated there were no sight problems regarding the fence
variance request due to the geometrics. He therefore, recommended approval of the
variance.
Mr. Little stated he had contacted the surrounding property owners and no one had a
problem with the request. He attached a letter of support with signatures from several
of the surrounding neighbors.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve #96-12-FV as recommended by the
Development Review Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillon.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, McMillon, Bright, Young, Zahn.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Commissioner Owens stated the Commissioners had been notified by staff whenever
there were very few items on the agenda, there would be discussion and updates on the
City's Zoning map throughout the City. He wanted to know since this meeting was so
short could the Commissioners get an update and timetable.
Bo Bass informed the Commissioners that staff was still actively pursing the review of the
Comprehensive Plan and the staff level review was two-thirds complete. Mr. Bass stated
it would probably take another two weeks to finalize the review.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 P.M.
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