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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-01 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 1996 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ronald Young at 5:00 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 None Keith Eggers Robert McMillon Nancy Bright George Zahn Joy Shuler Billy Owens Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer Tedra Cheatham, Economic Development Donna Brown, Development Office Technician Dolores Tijerina, Staff Secretary Charlie Miller, Council Member Carl Tyson, Council Member VISITORS PRESENT: T.P. Alston Ramona Steed Tony Steed Ron Minnich Ed Benyon Robert Smeby Lila Smeby Prof.Joel Goldsteen Cindy Eteaki Kip Eberle Dick Rick Judy Rick Sherrie Baggett Janet Tatum C.R. Kinsman many other unregistered guests PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE TWO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Owens and the invocation was given by Commissioner Shuler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Eggers made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 17, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zahn. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, Bright, Owens, Zahn, McMillon, Young, Eggers Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM I. PUBLIC HEARING - PZ-96-03 - 1993 COMPREHENSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SECTOR 4 & 5 Consideration of certain amendments to the Land Use designations within the City of Euless North of SH 183, East of FM 157 and South of Mid-Cities Blvd. Chairman Young explained to the audience that the Planning and Zoning Commission was a recommending body to the City Council with the exception of fence variances. All zoning cases, land use plans, etc., are recommended actions to the City Council which has final authority on all cases. He further stated the Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Sector 4 & 5 would be recommended changes to the City Council. The City Council will have their own Public Hearing and discussions, and at that time, they will make final decisions on the changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, spoke to the citizens and gave a brief overview of the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for their understanding. Mr. Bass also explained to the residents the Commissioners were not changing the zoning of properties at this meeting, however, it could possibly yield zoning changes in the future. He explained the procedures the City would be taking during the Land Plan changes such as legal posting, property owner notifications within 200' of the proposed changes, etc. Mr. Bass identified each proposed area with recommended changes by numbering the areas #1 through #17. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE THREE Chairman Young explained the rules governing the Public Hearing and then opened the Public Hearing for PZ-96-03 (Sector 4 & 5) Comprehensive Land Use Plan which is bounded by the North of SH 183, East of FM 157 and South of Mid-Cities Blvd. Professor Joel Goldsteen representing Levin Van Reef, property owner of Midway Square, stated he was present to help with the matter of the land use plan and it may need further consideration. He stated concerns with Item #5 residents backing up to commercial and felt a buffer zone could be created. He mentioned Wal-Mart in Plano for the best known buffer zone in this area with trails next to $400,000 homes. Prof. Goldsteen suggested that Item #4 remain commercial because of the noise from Hwy. 183 traffic. He commended Mr. Bass in his presentation. Chairman Young asked if there were any other comments on Items #2, 4, 10, 11, 13. Commissioner Zahn asked if Item #5 could be added to this section. Mr. Bass explained the proposed land use for each of these areas. Ed Benyon, Pres. Arbor glen Homeowners Association, stated concerns of Item #5 north of E. Midway Drive. He suggested it remain residential or open space. He mentioned 70 residents from the association wanted it to remain as is or a green belt with a trail across the creek to ensure the beauty of the trees on this lot. Heidi Rhone, 1202 Denton Drive, commented concerns for Item #11 with current traffic problems from schools, churches and the construction taking place at the present time for Albertson's. Chairman Young asked for comments from the citizens concerning Items#15,16, 17. Mr. Bass explained the proposed land use for each of these areas. Karen High, 411 Thornwood, voiced concerns for Item #15 to remain open space. Ms. High asked the commissioners to consider that the developed property may begin to have drainage problems. She had concerns regarding the mitigation and Councilman Charlie Miller was asked to explain or give an update on this case with the D/FW Airport. He stated the City was out of litigation with the Airport. He stated, to his knowledge, the airport would still have the buy-out program available to the property owners. Paul Karoney, 2401 Amber Hill Lane, commented his concerns with Item #17 and did not see the need for another commercial corner and would like to see the area be used as open space for a park. Shawn Kelley, 502 Thornwood Drive agrees with Ms. High and wants Item #15 to remain open space for a park. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE FOUR There were no comments for Items 1,3,6,7,8. A citizen asked if Harwood Road will be four lanes from Main Street to SH 360. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer replied it will be four lanes. Chairman Young asked for comments concerning Items #9,12,14. Mr. Bass explained the proposed land use for each of these areas. Carol Couch, 1301 Roundtree, voiced concerns of Item #9. She does not want this area being commercial and informed the Commissioners children are playing in the parking lots and all along the sidewalks. She mentioned open space or residential to keep it vacant for the children. Chairman Young closed the Public Hearing and the Commissioners addressed the citizens concerns. Commissioner Owens suggested that they vote on the items that no one opposed. Commissioner McMillon made the motion to make the recommendation to City Council for the proposed changes to Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17. Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, Owens, McMillon, Eggers, Zahn, Bright, Young Nays: None The motion carried. The Commissioners had discussion regarding Item #4 with the concerns of open space changing to residential. They discussed residential being the toughest or most difficult to change the zoning even though this is a land development plan. They expressed residential would be a good buffer for the commercial area. Commissioner Zahn made the motion for Items #4 to remain low-density on the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Bright seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, Owens, McMillon, Eggers, Zahn, Bright and Young Nays: None The motion carried. Chairman Young asked the Commissioners for their recommendation to Item #5. The Commissioners agreed that the piece of property North of Midway Drive remain low- density residential. Their recommendation for the South side of Midway Drive remain with the proposed commercial land use. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE FIVE Commissioner Owens made the motion for Item #5, South of Midway Drive, to be commercial and North of Midway remain low-density residential. Commissioner McMillon seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, Owens, McMillon, Eggers, Zahn, Bright, Young Nays: None The motion carried. Chairman Young asked the Commissioners for their recommendation to Item #9. A concerned citizen expressed her concerns for Item #9 remaining multi-family because of children in the area playing in the parking lots which is not a safe place to play. Chairman Young asked the commissioners for their recommendation to Item #9. There was lengthy discussion among the Commissioners and the citizens about this piece of property concerning the gas line, entrances to the shopping area off of Fair Oaks Blvd. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer informed the citizens there will be access off of Fair Oaks Blvd. Commissioner Shuler made the motion to recommend Item #9 to remain commercial. Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: �.. Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, McMillon, Eggers, Zahn, Bright, Young Nays: Commissioners Owens The motion carried. Chairman Young asked the Commissioners for their recommendation to Item #15. Commissioner McMillon asked Mr. Bass if the City was still interested in purchasing this property. Mr. Bass mentioned only the property north of the creek. Commissioner Zahn made the motion to recommend Item #15 to remain low-density residential as suggested. Commissioner Shuler seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, McMillon, Owens, Zahn, Bright, Young Nays: Commissioners Eggers The motion carried. Commissioner Eggers suggested staff mail out property owner notifications within 200 ft. from International Drive where Prof. Goldsteen would like to see commercial instead of residential. He made the motion that Sector 6 mailout include this area. Commissioner �., Bright seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE SIX Ayes: Commissioners Shuler, McMillon, Owens, Zahn, Eggers, Bright and Young Nays: None The motion carried. II. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT#96-07-SUP - TEXAS STAR GOLF COURSE Consider approval for an 18 hole golf course and athletic complex within an 1-2 and R-1 zoning district located on 200 acres of land out of the G. W. Couch Survey and A. M. Downing Survey, south and west of TX 10, S. Airport Drive and south of S. Pipeline Road Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief summary of the request and the location. He stated the applicant was requesting a Specific Use Permit for an athletic complex and golf course, clubhouse and convention center. The Development Review Committee had reviewed the request, found that the "conditions for approval" were adequately fulfilled and therefore, recommended approval. Chairman Young opened the Public Hearing and asked for the applicant or his representative to give a brief presentation. Ms. Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas, came forward to represent the applicant. She stated the city had purchased and annexed 200 acres from the City of Fort Worth which would be used for recreational space for the community. Chairman Young asked for proponents or opponents to speak. There being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Eggers made the motion to approve Specific Use Permit#96-07-SUP and was seconded by Commissioner Zahn. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Young Nays: None The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE SEVEN III. SITE PLAN - #96-08-SP - TEXAS STAR GOLF COURSE - BLOCKS A, B AND C, TEXAS STAR ADDITION Consider approval of a site plan for an 18 hole golf course and athletic complex within an 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) and R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District) zoning district on the south and west of TX 10, S. Airport Drive and south of S. Pipeline Road Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief summary of the request and the location. He stated the Development Review Committee (DRC) 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. Chairman Young stated the approval of a site plan 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. Commissioner Owens asked if the new facility had restrooms and if the utilities were adequate for the property. Now Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, stated there were rest rooms throughout the complex and the utilities were adequate for the complex. Commissioner Owens inquired as to who would bear the cost for Trinity Boulevard. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated Trinity Boulevard would run through the city limits of Fort Worth with the athletic complex bordering on the north side of Trinity Boulevard. Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Site Plan#96-08-SP as presented and was seconded by Commissioner Bright. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Bright, Eggers, Shuler, McMillon, Zahn, Young Nays: None The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1996 - PAGE EIGHT ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M. � /II Chairman R• - > g `ate 100196mn.p&z vow-