HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-16 PLANNING AND ZONING
APRIL 16, 2013
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the
Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese
stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
present.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Richard McNeese Commissioner Monty Huffman
Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner David Brown
Commissioner George Zahn
Commissioner LuAnn Portugal
Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS:
Paul Bhogal
Mathew Thomas
Bhupinder Walia
THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given
by Commissioner Zahn and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Troy
Mennis.
ITEM 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 2, 2013.
Commissioner Tompkins made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
April 2, 2013. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Portugal and Tompkins.
Nays: None
Abstention: Vice Chairman Mennis and Commissioner Zahn
The motion carried: (3-0-2)
ITEM 2 CASE #13-01-SP— CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN
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Approve a request for a Site Plan for Church Development
proposed to be located on Alexander & Cullum Addition, Lots 20,
21, & a portion of 22, 200 E. Euless Boulevard.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. On December 13,
2011, the City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship for the
Gurudwara Sikh Sangat. The Sikh community has submitted a site plan for the
development of their worship building to begin the construction process.
The building is a proposed 19,707 square foot building which would be used as a place
or worship, kitchen and dining area, classrooms, offices and a living quarter for the
leader of the community. The square footage of the worship area is 4,450 square feet.
There is no fixed seating. Based on each person taking up seven square feet within the
4,450 square worship area, there could be up to 636 worshippers. Based on a parking
ratio of 1 per 4 persons of occupancy, the required number of parking spaces is 159.
The site will be fully landscaped with many trees planted throughout the parking area.
Several of the existing large trees will be preserved especially along the southeast
corner of the property abutting the existing single-family residential areas. A ten foot
buffer area of landscaping will be maintained along the southern boundary of the
property adjacent to the existing masonry wall. Seasonal plantings will be made along
the front entrance to the building and a fountain will be constructed within the circular
drive fronting the building.
In compliance with the plans submitted with the Specific Use Permit, access from E.
Euless Boulevard will be made with a right-in only. A primary drive will be placed on
Cullum Drive.
The building elevation contains dome elements consistent with traditional Sikh
architecture. The primary building height at the parapet level of twenty-five (25') feet is
compliant with the height restrictions of the zoning district. The primary dome at forty-
four (44') feet is allowed through Section 84-130 (1) of the Unified Development Code
which specifically exempts church spires and belfries from the height restrictions of the
zoning ordinance. The building will be of a true-stucco masonry structure.
The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it
meets the standards of the City of Euless.
Staff recommends approval of the site plan.
There were no comments or questions presented by the Commission.
Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve Case #13-01-SP. Commissioner
Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal,
Tompkins.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried: (5-0-0)
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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