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Home My WebLink About1996-11-05 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 5, 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 None Keith Eggers Robert McMillon Nancy Bright George Zahn Joy Shuler Billy Owens Bo Bass, Deputy Director of Development Rod Tyler, City Planner Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer Barbara Chambers, Development Office Supervisor Donna Brown, Development Office Technician Carl Tyson, Council Member VISITORS PRESENT: Marshal Van Dyke Skip Ogle Wiley Pollard Chris Newton Mike Runnels Jim Keeling Ray Singh PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 5, 1996 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman Young and the invocation was given by Commissioner Eggers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Shuler made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggers. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Eggers, Shuler, Bright, Zahn, McMillon, Young Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM I. LAND PLAN - #96-19-LP - AUTO ZONE Request of Gail Powers, representing Lyon Equities Inc., for approval of a land plan for 3.5 acres, being a portion of Block 3, Oak Forest Addition; located on the Northwest corner of Main Street and Fair Oaks Blvd Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the land plan and gave the general location of the site. Mr. Bass stated the site was adjacent to the north of the Albertson's site. The Development Review Committee had reviewed the land plan and found it meets the applicability ordinance and therefore, recommended approval. He informed the Commissioners if they approved the land plan it would allow the developer to prepare a preliminary plat and construction plans. The land plan expires in one year should a preliminary plat not be issued. Chairman Young explained the approval of a land plan was a ministerial function and the case would not go before the City Council. He asked for a representative to be available for questions. Marshal Van Dyke, Lyons Equities, Inc., was available for questions from the Commissioners. He explained there is no common access between Lots 2 and 3 but there is common access between Lots 2 and 4. Wes loerger, Brockette - Davis - Drake, Inc., was also available for questions. The access to Lot 4 will be through Auto Zone off of Fair Oaks Boulevard. Mr. loerger stated the storm water drainage will be detailed at the time full engineering plans are developed. Commissioner Owens asked for the record to reflect he only wanted to approve Lot 2 Block 3 of this request because it is the only thing brought before the Commissioners. Chairman Young informed Commissioner Owens the land plan was not a portion of land PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE THREE NOVEMBER 5, 1996 it is the whole ownership of the property and he did not believe the approval could be split-up. He thanked Commissioner Owens for his point of view. Commissioner Eggers made the motion to approve #96-19-LP as presented. Commissioner Owens made an amendment to the motion stating no plans by the staff be approved on Lots 3, Block 3 and Lot 4, Block 3 until a site plan is presented. Commissioner Eggers accepted the amendment. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote as follows: Ayes: Commissioner Eggers, Owens, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Young, Zahn Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM II. SITE PLAN - #96-36-SP - INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, LOT 8, BLOCK C Request of Michael Vasko, Chem Spray, for approval of site plan for an office/warehouse within an 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) Zoning District of the Block C, Lot 8, International Regional Industrial District; located on the West side of Royal Parkway Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated the site plan had been reviewed in detail by the Development Review Committee and therefore, recommended approval. He informed the Commissioners the applicant had exceeded the masonry requirements with 100% masonry shown on the front elevation instead of the required 70% in the ordinance. He stated the Fire Department had discussed the types of chemicals being stored with the applicant/owner and they were satisfied. Chairman Young informed the Commissioners that a site plan recommendation was a ministerial function that would be forwarded to City Council for final disposition. Chris Newton, Chem Spray North, was present to represent the applicant and answer questions from the Commissioners. He stated they did work for several cities in the metroplex. He stated they were a service facility and will have no retail sales at the facility. Also, they will not wash any of the trucks or vehicles at this site because they go to an approved car wash facility that catches the chemicals washed off the vehicles. Commissioner Owens commended staff on working out the details on this case. Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve #96-36-SP as presented. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FOUR NOVEMBER 5, 1996 Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Zahn, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Young, Eggers Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM III. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #96-38-SUP - ZONE SYSTEMS Request of Skip Ogle, for Sprint Spectrum, PCS, for a proposed 130' communication tower within the PD 621 Zoning District located at 2019 W. Airport Freeway, J.I. Case Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 Bo Bass, Director of Development, introduced#96-38-SUP Zone Systems. He stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the application and found the conditions for approval were not adequately addressed and therefore, the DRC recommended denial. He stated the applicant did not provide satisfactory information exploring that other possible sites or locations. He also stated he had received a letter from the applicant asking that the request be tabled. Chairman Young stated since the Public Hearing was advertised and posted, he would open the Public Hearing. After opening the Public Hearing, he called for any proponents or opponents. Skip Ogle, Zone Systems, 305 Greenbriar, Dallas, Texas, requested the Commission to table consideration of the Specific Use Permit until the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He stated that Zone Systems may have an opportunity to locate the antenna on an existing building in this area to the west. Mr. Mike Runnels,2019 Airport Freeway had questions regarding the DRC recommending denial. Chairman Young stated the Commissioners would address the issue later in the meeting. Mr. Ray Singh, an attorney for a land owner, stated he had concerns regarding the recent tower accident in Cedar Hill. He stated they had spent significant amounts of money to obtain a franchise to build a Hotel. Another concern was what impact on insurance premiums would the tower have. He stated he had an objection to the installation of the tower. Mr. Bass explained the 13 points of the Specific Use Permit Criteria and explained the basis for the recommendation for denial. He stated staff felt there were three of the thirteen points in which constituted a recommendation for denial. They were 1) #2 - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FIVE NOVEMBER 5, 1996 location and configuration of use; 2) #7 - Scale of structures and development and 3) #9 - Nuisance Prevention. Commissioner Zahn made the motion to table#96-38-SUP until the November 19, 1996, Planning and Zoning meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillon. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, McMillon, Bright, Young Nays: Commissioners Owens, Shuler Abstentions: Commissioner Eggers The motion carried to table #96-38-SUP until the next P&Z meeting. ITEM IV. RATIFICATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE 1993 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBITS Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve the recommended changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan with corrections and forward to City Council and that the City Council take into consideration, proper notification to property owners. Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion. Mr. Bass stated the date had not been set for City Council to hear the recommended changes to the Land Use Plan, but it would be discussed at the next pre-session meeting on November 12, 1996 and hopefully get some direction. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Eggers, Shuler, McMillon, Bright, Young, Zahn. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: There bei• • • further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M. Chairman Ro'ald sung / Da e 110596mn.p&z AGENDA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of Euless Council Chambers - Building "B" 201 North Ector Drive Euless, Texas 76039 November 5, 1996 7:00 - Call to Order I. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-03 CIAC Consideration of a resolution adopting the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the period January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996 and conveying it to the City Council II. ADJOURNMENT POSTED THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1996, AT 4:00 P.M. i1 Donna Brown Individual Posting Notice If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting,please contact our office at(817) 685-1626. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. °v •