HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-20 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 20, 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. Seven 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 seven
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. 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
Nancy Bright
George Zahn
Joy Shuler
Billy Owens
Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer
Barbara Chambers, Development Supervisor
Donna Brown, Staff Secretary
VISITORS PRESENT:
Joesph Beard
Jack Furlong
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AUGUST 6, 1996
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by
Commissioner Bright and the invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 1996,
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting a minor change on page four to read
"requested" instead of "directed". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zahn.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Zahn, Eggers, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Young
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM I. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #96-23-ZC - R. CROWLEY SURVEY
Request of Doug Stratton for Norstar Developments, U.S.A., for a change
of zoning on 1.86 acres out of the Richard Crowley Survey, A-312, from its
present zoning of C-2 (Community Business District) to R-4 (Multi-Family
Dwelling District - 16 units/acre); located on the southeast corner of Fuller
Wiser Road and East Ash Lane
Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief summary of the request
and gave the location. He stated the Comprehensive Land Plan shows this area to be
Multi-family in nature and the request is to change the C-2 zoning to R-4 multi-family. Mr.
Bass informed the Commissioners that the Development Review Committee had reviewed
the request and recommended approval.
Chairman Young informed the Commissioners there had been a public notification to all
property owners within 200' of the site and a legal notice published in the newspaper
regarding the Public Hearing. He gave the rules and regulations governing a Public
Hearing.
The staff reported twenty two property owner notifications had been mailed and no
telephone responses had received. Commissioner Young opened the Public Hearing for
Zoning Case #96-23-ZC.
Mr. Jack Furlong, Halff Associates, represented Norstar Developments with a brief
presentation. He stated they were also preparing a land plan, site plan and specific use
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permit for a larger tract of land of which the 1.86 acres is a part. He stated the project
will consist of a multi-family housing development with 256 units. The project will include
a clubhouse, pool, garages for some residences and gated entry/exits. The apartments
will not be governments subsidized apartments.
Chairman Young asked for proponents or opponents to speak. There being none, he
closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Young stated he was of the opinion that the proposed request for the R-4
zoning is compatible with the adjacent uses. He preferred to not have the C-2
development at the corner since the rest of the intersection has been developed as
residential. The corner at Harwood and Fuller Wiser has developed as commercial and
serves this area well.
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve Zoning Case#96-23-ZC and the motion
was seconded by Commissioner Shuler. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Shuler, Owens, Bright, Young, McMillon, Eggers.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM II. SITE PLAN #96-10-SP - SOTOGRANDE ADDITION
Request of Mr. Dennis de la Paz, Corgan Associates, Inc., for approval of
a site plan for the construction of a leasing office/apartment club room/golf
shop within the R-5 (Multi-family dwelling district at 24 units/acre) zoning
district; located at 1401 Sotogrande Boulevard
The request for Site Plan #96-10-SP had been tabled earlier in the meeting due to the
applicant or the applicant's representative not being present. Commissioner Owens made
the motion to take Site Plan #96-10-SP off the table and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Eggers. The motion carried unanimously.
Joseph Beard, President of Westdale Management, made the presentation for the site
plan request. He stated he was requesting a site plan approval for the construction of
a clubhouse, leasing facility and golf shop with the intent of centralizing the leasing
operation which consist of 2,139 apartment units. There is also a proposed golf shop
which will be heard by the Commission under a Specific Use Permit for the replacement
of the 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course located within the green belt of the community. He
stated he had been working with the city staff and felt that most of the staff's concerns
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had been addressed. He stated they had been working on obtaining the proper parking
requirements for the proposed golf course usage. Westdale had been before the Zoning
Board of Adjustment's with a variance request in order to save some of the large trees,
however, a variance was denied due to parking requirements. The golf course is not
currently in operation. Mr. Beard stated they are planting grass on the greens and tee-
boxes. He also stated the portion of the building to be used for the golf shop would not
be used until a Specific Use Permit was approved.
Mr. Beard addressed several question from the Commissioners. Mr. Beard stated there
were 10 apartment communities that would be centralized into one leasing office. There
are currently three administration facilities with two in the City of Hurst and one in the City
of Euless. The two offices in Hurst will be closed and centralized to one office in the new
building. Westdale Management owns and operates all of the facilities. Mr. Beard stated
they have additional parking spaces from what is required by the City because they will
have not only designated parking for the building but also remote parking for the golf
course down the street. There will be no parking on Sotogrande Boulevard.
The golf course will be a public course. It will be a Nine Hole - Par 3 course with cost
at projected rates of $8.00 per round of golf. Mr. Beard stated the golf course has some
beautiful lakes and scenery and will be a nice course.
Commissioner Owens approved of the projected rates and asked the applicant if he was
aware the Commissioners were not approving the retail sales at this point. The applicant
stated he was aware of this and that the golf shop was only a small portion of the
proposal.
Commissioner McMillon made the motion to approve #96-10-SP and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Owens. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners McMillon, Owens, Shuler, Bright, Young, Eggers, Zahn
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM III. PRELIMINARY PLAT #P-96-11 - MANSIONS BY THE VINEYARDS
Request of Mike Clark, Winkelman &Associates, Inc., for a preliminary plat
of 14.902 acres out of Levi Franklin Survey, A-513; located on the east side
of North Industrial Boulevard, 1500 feet north of Cheek Sparger Road/Mid
Cities Boulevard
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Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
proposal and the general location. He stated the Development Review Committee had
reviewed the submittal and found it to be in conformance with some slight errors as
discussed in the pre-session meeting. The City Engineer had issued a Certificate of
Acceptable Construction Plans with conditions relative to the acquisition of off-site
drainage easements. Pending these conditions, the Development Review Committee
recommended approval of this item.
Chairman Young stated the approval of a preliminary plat was a ministerial function of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated there would be no need for a presentation
by the applicant, however, the applicant needed to be prepared to answer questions.
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated the preliminary construction plans showed
discharge pipe right up to the property line, however at this time they have backed off
somewhat. They have increased the size of the pipe to slow down the discharge. The
Engineering Department felt it was still too high to be discharging across private property
that was undeveloped and the channel is still undeveloped. The Engineering Department
requested for the applicant to get an off site easement to allow for protective erosion
control design in the channel immediately downstream from the south property line. Mr.
Kruckemeyer stated the design would be rock rip-rap. He stated the construction plans
�„ were acceptable with the exception of the easement. Mr. Kruckemeyer informed the
Commissioners that the applicant had done everything that the city had requested and
had been vert cooperative. The building permits will not be issued until the easement is
received. Mr. Kruckemeyer stated the changes discussed in the pre-session had been
communicated to the applicant.
Commissioner Eggers made the motion to approve Preliminary Plat #P-96-11 to include
the changes communicated to the City Engineer during the pre-session meeting The
motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillon.
Commissioner McMillon recommended an amendment to the motion to include the City
Engineer's letter of request for an off-site drainage easement. Commissioner Eggers
accepted the amendment and Commissioner McMillon seconded the amended motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, McMillon, Shuler, Bright, Young, Zahn
Nays: Commissioner Owens
The motion carried.
Commissioner Owens stated he voted "nay" because he did not feel this was the highest
and best use for the property.
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IV. CALL A PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of approving Resolution No. P&Z 96-02 calling for a public hearing
and notification of property owners relative to proposed changes to the Euless
Comprehensive Land Development Plan
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, informed the Commissioners that due
to recent meetings in updating the Comprehensive Land Development Plan, the
Development Review Committee has determined that the present Comprehensive Land
Development Plan needs to be updated. A copy of Resolution No. P&Z 96-02 had been
drafted, and enclosed in the Commissioners packets, which calls for a public hearing in
order to notify property owners of the changes within the city.
There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding the changes in Sector 3 of
the Comprehensive Land Development Plan. It was recommended to leave the purple
section Multi-Family and not change the area of SH 157. It was determined that a
change in this area would be negotiable at the time of a site plan. The Commissioners
concurred. There was also discussion about the commercial stretch along the north end
of Sector 3. However, there was discussion about the lack of accessibility.
Paul Kruckemeyer reported the construction and widening of North Main to Ash or
Harwood was at least ten years down the road. There are, currently, only plans to
reconstruct North Main.
Commissioner Owens suggested that all motions dealing with the Comprehensive Land
Development Plan changes be consistent.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve P&Z 96-02, authorizing to mail
property owner notifications for the changes to the Comprehensive Land Development
Plan in Sector 3. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shuler.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Shuler, Bright, Eggers, Young, Zahn
Nays: None
The motion carried.
REPORTS:
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the upcoming
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cases that were being reviewed by the Development Committee.
There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding the Hwy 121 Corridor Sector
and a brief review of the upcoming sectors.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Amendments to the
Comprehensive Land Development Plan
A public Hearing will be held by the Euless Planning & Zoning Commission on October
1, 1996 at 7:00 PM in the Euless City Council Chambers located at 201 N. Ector Dr.,
Building "B", Euless, TX 76039. The Purpose of the hearing will be to obtain citizen input
on proposed Comprehensive Land Development Plan amendments.
In an effort to keep the citizens aware of the changes being considered in the
Comprehensive Land Development Plan, persons owning property proposed for change
or property owners located within 200 feet of an area proposed for change will receive
a copy of this notice. If you would like to express your opinion regarding the changes
being proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, please plan on attending this
public hearing.
The Comprehensive Land Development Plan is the City's plan for future land
development. It schematically shows the general location and proportion of land uses the
City intends to allow to develop. The Comprehensive Land Development Plan is not an
ordinance or law but is, however, the official PLAN of the City. As such, it is the primary
guide in zoning, which regulates the use of private property, and is the basis for city
capital improvement planning such as locating and sizing water & sewer lines, storm
drainage facilities and public streets.
Any interested person is welcome and encouraged to attend and provide input into the
shaping the future land development patterns of your community.
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RESOLUTION NO. P&Z 96-02
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 17, 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 ANfAIDOPTED this day of August 20, 1996.
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Ron Young, Chairman '
Planning & Zoning Q6mmiss.
COMPLN2.RES
RESOLUTION NO. P&Z 96-03
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 October 1, 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 AD , DOPTED this dy of September 3, 1996.
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