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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-02 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 2, 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 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. Commissioner McMillon 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 Robert McMillon Nancy Bright Keith Eggers George Zahn Joy Shuler Billy Owens Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development Chief Lee Koontz, Fire Department Fire Marshal Michael Logan, Fire Department Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer Rod Tyler, City Planner Tedra Cheatham, Economic Development Assistant Barbara Chambers, Development Supervisor Donna Brown, Staff Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: David Hughes, Elliott & Hughes David Larsen, Larsen & Assoc. Architects Mike Sparkman, Petrell Assoc. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE TWO JULY 2, 1996 VISITORS CONTINUED: Kathie Aiman Dr. Caloss, HEBISD PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Shuler and the invocation was given by Chairman Young. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Shuler. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Shuler, Eggers, Bright, Zahn, Young Nays: None The motion carried. Chairman Young advised the Planning Commissioners that this was not a Zoning Case. He stated the Commissioners were not present to consider the use of the property and recommended they not discuss the highest and best use. The highest and best use had already been determined by the City Council and the zoning is a C-1 Zoning District. ITEM I. SITE PLAN #96-17-SP - J. P. HALFORD ADDITION Request of David E. Larsen for approval of a site plan for the construction of a new McDonald's restaurant within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located at 105 West Airport Freeway; more specifically described as Lot 2-R, Block D, J.P. Hafford Addition David Larsen, 8204 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, Texas, stated he was the applicant for the new proposed McDonald's restaurant. He stated the old building was not operational and needed to be torn down and a new proto-type structure erected in the same location. The arrangements of the site will be left as it is currently. Mr. Larsen stated he would answer questions from the Commissioners. Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, stated the public improvements needed for this site were in place and operational. The applicant had agreed to close one of the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE THREE JULY 2, 1996 driveways on Hwy 10 which brought them into compliance with the city's codes regarding drive approaches. This also assisted in the circulation pattern by reducing the number of conflicts on site. She stated the Engineering Department was satisfied with the changes being proposed by the applicant. Lee Koontz, Fire Chief, indicated the fire protection coverage was adequate. Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development, stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the site plan and found the information provided to be consistent with the zoning and subdivision regulations of the Euless Unified Development Code and recommended approval of the site plan. Commissioner Eggers commended and congratulated the applicant on the valuable improvements that would benefit the City of Euless. Commissioner Owens had questions regarding the amount of parking for trucks and trailers. Mr. Larsen stated the parking and striping of the lot had not changed. Mr. Larsen stated if there currently was a problem with truck traffic he would be glad to take a look at it and facilitate it. Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve #96-17-SP and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggers. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Eggers, Shuler, Bright, Owens, Young Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM II. PUBLIC HEARING - FENCE VARIANCE #96-19-FV - MIDWAY PARK ADDITION Request of Ms. Kathie L. Aiman for a variance to the Fence Ordinance located at 709 Fayette Drive; more specifically described as Lot 5-R, Block 41, Midway Park Addition Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development, introduced the fence variance and gave the location. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had been appointed and empowered to act as a Fence Variance Committee for the City of Euless. He informed the Commissioners, while serving in this capacity, they could only grant a variance if the following requirements had been met: 1.) Granting the variance will not adversely affect the interest of the City of Euless; 2.) Granting the variance will not adversely affect PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE FOUR JULY 2, 1996 neighboring property owners; and 3.) There is, in the Commission's opinion, a hardship on the land and that hardship is not a personal or self-created hardship. The Development Review Committee had reviewed this fence variance in detail and personally made trips to the site in order to review it. He stated based on a strict interpretation of the three requirements, DRC recommended denial. Chairman Young gave the rules and procedures governing a Public Hearing and then he opened the Public Hearing for #96-19-FV, Midway Park Addition. Mr. Mike Sparkman, Architect, represented Ms. Aiman, and stated the safety of the children was the primary reason for the request. He stated there was a hardship on the land. Mr. Sparkman gave the Commissioners photographs of the lot. The fence would be to prevent the neighboring children from cutting across her property and damaging landscaping. He stated the 36" allowable fence versus the 48" fence would not achieve the purpose of the request. Mr. Sparkman stated children would use the 36" fence for hurdle races and that would cause damage to the fence and possibly the children. He stated the 48" fence would not adversely affect the neighboring property owners. Mr. Sparkman stated there were already 48" fences existing in the neighborhood. The fence variance would not affect the interest of the City of Euless. He felt if the 36" fence was constructed, it would have a negative affect because of children jumping and tripping over the fence. The chain link would not cause a sight visibility problem. Chairman Young called for any proponents or opponents. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Shuler stated she had driven by the property and commended the applicant on her landscaping. She stated she did not like to see fences in the front yards and believed the fence would look less attractive than what the neighbor children would cause to occur. She stated she was opposed to fences in the front yard. Commissioner Bright stated the 36" fences were allowable by the UDC in the front yard, but the 48" fences were not. Commissioner Owens stated in the past, when the ordinance was changed to grant a variance, the results were often time worse than before because neighbors would sometimes not speak and get into conflicts with each other. He stated he could not vote to approve the request. Commissioner Zahn stated the applicant had other options available and the 48" fence would not stop the children from climbing the fence. He elected to stay with the ordinance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE FIVE JULY 2, 1996 Commissioner Eggers stated the 48" fence would not deter a teenager from climbing a fence. He encouraged the applicant to look at some landscaping buffers. Chairman Young stated he was torn between making an emotional decision as opposed to supporting the UDC. He stated based on the UDC requirements and the other options available, he could not support the request. Commissioner Eggers made the motion to deny #96-19-FV based on the three points of the UDC and the applicant had other option available to deter the children from the yard. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Owens. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Owens, Shuler, Bright, Young, Zahn Nays: None The motion carried to deny #96-19-FV. ITEM III. SITE PLAN #96-20-SP - J.P. HALFORD SURVEY Request of David Hughes for approval of a site plan for the ,. construction/remodel of Trinity High School within the R-1 (Single Family detached) zoning district located at 500 North Industrial Boulevard; more specifically described as Lot A711, Block 7A456 Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development, introduced Site Plan #96-20-SP and gave the location. The purpose of the site plan is to give the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council the opportunity to view, visually, the applicant's intent to conform with the Unified Development Code. He stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the plans in detail and recommended approval. However, as discussed in pre- session, the DRC, as a body, also presented a series of conditions to an approval. David Hughes, Elliott & Hughes at 1001 W. Euless Blvd., represented the Hurst-Euless- Bedford Independent School District. He stated the request included not only Trinity High School, but Midway Park Elementary. The intent was to file a site plan for both tracts and at a later date come back with a preliminary plat separating the schools into two lots with Lot 1 being Trinity and Lot 2 being Midway Park. This will assist the school district if there are other additions to Midway Park by it being a lot of its own. The purpose of the site plan is primarily because the school district intends to add three buildings, approximately 34,000 sq. ft. One of the additions is classroom space onto Building A which is administrative space. A music addition is proposed on the Fine Arts facility and Building P will have additions to the physical education building. There will be some covered walk ways added, some paving improvements around the proposed Building PA. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE SIX JULY 2, 1996 Additional landscaping is proposed in the form of trees along perimeter streets, primarily Ector, Trojan Trail, Hwy 157 and Midway. He stated the site plan recites these landscaping improvements will be phased as donated labor and materials become available. The proposed fire protection facilities includes two 8" water line loops through the campus. These water lines will provide adequate supply for interior sprinkler systems and provide fire hydrant coverage and provide supply for future interior building sprinkler systems. Mr. Hughes introduced Dr. Ron Caloss, Superintendent of the HEBISD, Ron Estell, Byron Folse &Associates, Colen Harper, Project Management of the Construction Project. Mr. Hughes stated they would be glad to answer questions from the Commission. Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, stated the Engineering Department felt it was very important to provide adequate fire protection on this site. She stated they had looked at the drainage and sewer systems on the site and felt they were adequate. She stated the utmost importance to the Engineering Department is the Fire Department to be able to respond in an emergency and protect the students. She informed the Commissioners that this was the basis for the list of conditions. All of the items listed in the conditions have been discussed by the Development Review Committee and the applicant over the past 18 months. She felt it was very important to make the list of conditions a part of the site plan. Should any modification be needed by the school district to these condition, they could request a site plan revision. Fire Chief Lee Koontz agreed with Ms. Baxter's comments. He stated the Fire Protection coverage is something that has been needed at this site for some time. According to the UDC requirements, the water supply would have to be installed to meet those needs. The reason for the time line on the existing buildings to be sprinkled is the lack of access easements. There is the option of providing access instead of the sprinkler system. The applicants can not provide access so the sprinklers will be required. The existing water system is a private line system which is not adequate for fire protection. He requested the Commissioners to approve the list of conditions subject to the approval of the site plan. Ms. Baxter stated the conditions had been presented to the Development Review Committee and the introduction to the conditions had been changed from the Fire Department and Engineering Department to state the list of conditions were requested from the Development Review Committee. Commissioner Zahn asked for clarification on what the purpose was for each of the proposed buildings. Commissioner Eggers asked if there were further considerations for expansion at Midway Park Elementary. Mr. Hughes stated the only reason Midway Park was included was because the Trinity High School and Midway Campus are the same complex. He stated, in the future, if the school district wanted to expand the Midway campus they would submit a site plan specifically on that particular lot. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE SEVEN JULY 2, 1996 Commissioner Owens stated he was pleased to see the archway included in the design of the school. He stated over the years he felt the city and school had experienced some good cooperation, until the issue regarding sprinkler systems. He stated the conditions would prevent the problem of the school district stating they didn't know what the city wanted. He told the staff he appreciated the list of conditions being written down so that the Commissioners could study them. Chairman Young entertained a motion for the approval of#96-20-SP subject to item being contained in the Development Review Committee letter dated July 2, 1996 as presented in the pre-meeting. Commissioner Eggers had questions regarding how Condition #3 would be monitored which requires the sprinkler systems to be installed in the existing buildings by August 15, 1998. If the site plan is approved, Commissioner Eggers asked by what means could be City enforce the condition. Michael Logan, Fire Marshal, stated the if school district had problems meeting the deadline, they could apply for a revised site plan. Lee Koontz, Fire Chief stated if the school district did not comply with the condition they would be out of compliance with the UDC and be subject to daily fines. Commissioner Owens asked if the representatives of the school district received a copy of the conditions. They stated they had received a copy prior to the meeting. Dr. Caloss stated they did want to comply, but the problem would financial. He stated the school district was already $6 million in the ditch on a $47 million project. Commissioner Owens stated with Dr. Caloss' expertise and past experiences he would accomplish the goal of finding the other $6 million dollars needed to complete the project. Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Site Plan #96-20-SP, Trinity High School Campus, dated June, 1996 with the following conditions as described in the July 2, 1996, Development Review Committee addendum. Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Eggers, Shuler, Bright, Young, Zahn Nays: None The motion carried. REPORTS: The Commissioners were reminded of the Planning and Zoning Commissioner workshop on July 29, 1996. They will confirm their attendance with the Development Office. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - PAGE EIGHT JULY 2, 1996 Chairman Young encouraged the Commissioners to always give a reason in denying a case based on the Unified Development Code. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. AdiF C airman Ro•ald •'ng D ate 070296mn.P&Z w • RESOLUTION NO. P&Z 96-01 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PROPERTY OWNERS BE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, Article X, Section 3 of the Euless City Charter specifies that the Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for recommending a master plan for the physical development of the city of Euless; and WHEREAS, The 1993 Comprehensive Land Development Plan, adopted by the City Council in November of 1993, serves as the future land use element of the City master plan and is used to make zoning decisions, and as the basis for capital improvements; and WHEREAS, from time to time, conditions change and it becomes necessary to update and amend the Comprehensive Land Development Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission have determined that the current 1993 Comprehensive Land Development Plan may not be reflective of the land use arrangement that is in the best interest of the City of Euless; and WHEREAS, in a joint work session with the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, determined that a public hearing should be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council when considering changes in the Comprehensive Land Development Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EULESS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: THAT, a public hearing be set for September 3, 1996 to consider certain changes in the Euless Comprehensive Land Development Plan; and THAT, a minimum 10 day advance notification of such public hearing be mailed, by regular mail, to all property owners within 200 feet of any area proposed for change, as described on the map attached hereto as attachment "A". PASSED AND . ,OPTED this day of August 6, 1996. Ron Young, C . , Planning & Z-• • Corn, : on