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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-06 PLANNING AND ZONING AUGUST 6, 2013 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:34 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 Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner George Zahn Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Commissioner David Brown Chris Barker, Assistant City Manager Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Dr. Rushi Master Gaylen Laing Stephen Bingham Jason Ingram Carl McLaughlin Edmond Lewis Nathan E. Hallmak Jason Reyes THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Brown. ITEM 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 16, 2013. Vice Chairman Tompkins made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of July 16, 2013. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. P & Z Meeting Minutes August 6, 2013 (ir Nays: None Abstention: Vice Chairman Mennis The motion carried: (6-0-1) ITEM 2 CASE #13-02-PP— CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing 0.411 acres of the A.M. Downen Survey Abstract No. 415 to Fountain Center Addition Lot 3, 1200 W. Euless Boulevard. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to plat the 0.411 acres in order to expand his current building. This property went before the Zoning Board of Adjustments on May 10, 2012. It received variances to the front yard setback requirements and the minimum lot size requirements of the TX-10 zoning district. The minimum lot size is one half an acre in TX-10 and the front yard setbacks require twenty (20) feet if the front yard is all landscaped, and thirty (30) feet if parking is in the front. The front of the building's canopy violates the 30' building line. These conditions have been granted variance and are allowable to plat the property. The applicant will provide a site plan to the City in order to provide the addition to the existing structure. Cpy The Development Services Group has reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat and has certified that it meets the technical standards of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval. Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve Case #13-02-PP. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried: (7-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #13-04-FP — CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONVEYANCE PLAT Motion to approve a Conveyance Plat changing 27.334 acres of land out of the John H. Havens Survey, Abstract No. 685 and Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441 to Lot 1, Block F, Glade Parks Addition. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. A Conveyance Plat is a recordable document which is allowed by state law and city ordinance to create the Page 2 of 5 P & Z Meeting Minutes August 6, 2013 subdivision of land without granting the owner of the subdivision any rights to develop the property. Conveyance plats are used in order to legally sell subdivisions of land without providing the usual development plans associated with the property. The one lot created by this conveyance plat is located within the Neighborhood Residential/Commercial area within the Glade Parks overall development. The acreage will be subdivided through preliminary and final platting to create a detached single- family residential development. The previously approved Conveyance Plat (Case#12- 03-FP) expired before it was filed. The Development Services Group (DSG) has determined that the application is in substantial compliance with the Conveyance Plat requirements of the City of Euless and recommends approval. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve Case #13-04-FP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried: (7-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #13-05-SP— CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN Approve a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Oak Forest Addition, Lot 8R, Block 2, 220 W. Harwood Road. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a 4,690 square foot medical / professional office building with two suites. The building is to be constructed on a 0.871 acre tract located between an existing fast food restaurant and a convenience store with gasoline sales. The property has a liquid petroleum pipeline easement which encumbers the southeast and eastern sides of the property. Access to the property will be made through existing curb cuts on the adjacent lots coupled with a mutual and emergency access, drainage and utility easement across the frontage of the building. The building will be constructed with a one hundred percent masonry façade and be designed in such a way to incorporate several masonry materials with cedar accents. The style of the building reflects traditional south Texas and Spanish style architecture. L Page 3 of 5 P & Z Meeting Minutes August 6, 2013 Proposed landscaping on the project exceeds the minimum requirements of the Euless Unified Development Code. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the submitted application and has certified that it meets the minimum standards of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the site plan. Commissioner Brown made a motion to approve Case #13-05-SP. Vice Chairman Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried: (7-0-0) ITEM 5 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 13-08-SUP, AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit on Mike Evans Addition, Lot 1, Block A, 204 N. Ector Drive of a Place of Worship in the Community Business District (C-2) and Planned Development District (PD) and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit for the use of the site as a place of worship. The existing building at 204 N. Ector was originally constructed to house the Mike Evans Ministries. After the building was vacated by that place of worship, it was reconfigured to house an office building. The previous sanctuary was reconstructed into office suites. Calvary Pentecostal Church (formerly First Pentecostal Church of Euless) is seeking to obtain a specific use permit to turn the office building back into a place of worship. The existing structure will remain, with a new sanctuary to be constructed on the south side of the building. The new construction will emulate the façade of the existing building. Access to the building is made at two points onto N. Ector Drive. Staff has worked with the applicant to improve the fire lanes surrounding the building through restriping and moving a key fire hydrant. Additional landscaping will be installed along N. Ector and along the drive approach to the front entrance to the building. Page 4 of 5 P & Z Meeting Minutes August 6, 2013 The Unified Development Code requires approval of the SUP through the Planning Commission and City Council. g g and Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Church Ownership: Calvary Pentecostal Church; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Church Name: Calvary Pentecostal Church; and, c. The Specific use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Gaylen Laing, 1300 Randall Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76012, representing the applicant, gave a brief overview of the history of the church in Euless and the plans for the new location. The Commissioners asked a few clarifying questions of Mr. Laing in regard to lighting and seating he mentioned in his presentation. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve Case #13-08-SUP with the conditions as written. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried: (7-0-0) There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Chairma McNeese Date L Page 5 of 5