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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-02 Minutes of the Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission July 2, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Jack Browne, in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall at 8:05 P. M. , with the following members present: Doctor Harold Hall , Messrs. Bill Tench and Browne. (Absent: Mr. Leonard Weber and Doctor Richard Lande) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors present were Mr. and Mrs . Carl Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous regular meeting, dated June 18, 1968, were approved as written. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, OAK FOREST ADDITION, FIRST INSTALLMENT, EULESS DEVELOPERS Chairman Browne recognized Mr. Carl Smith , Engineer for Euless Developers, who request Final Plat Approval for Oak Forest Addi- tion, First Installment. Chairman Browne inquired if Mr. Smith is aware of a letter which has been received from the City's Consulting Engineers concerning this Addition. Mr. Smith stated that he has seen one letter from the Engineers . However, additional comments were called to his attention. Mr. Smith commented concerning a recommenda- tion from the City's Consulting Engineers that the storm sewer be extended six hundred, fifty (650) feet to the North, stating that the developers do not wish to do this unless they can be reimbursed. Mr. Smith stated that he has contacted Mr. Walter Elliott, of Royal Oaks Subdivision, who advised that he is of the opinion it is per- missable for storm waters to drain across Royal Oaks Subdivision, to the storm sewer which has been constructed across the street -- that the storm sewer is plugged at this time and will have to be opened to accommodate the drainage. tio Mr. Bullard inquired if Mr. Smith has com- pared the grade for Oak Forest with that of Royal Oaks. Mr. Smith replied that the flow line for Oak Forest is five hundred, eighty-nine (589) and Royal Oaks ' flow line is five hundred , eighty-five and one-half (5852) , commenting that he sees no problem in this area. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, July 2, 1968.) Chairman Browne stated that the City's Con- sulting Engineers have advised that the thirty (30) inch storm sewer from Roundtree Drive should not be on so flat a grade as shown. Mr. Smith stated that this can be accomplished and that the plans will be changed before the Final Plat is presented for the Council 's consideration. Mr. Bullard advised that it is necessary that the plat be designated as Oak Forest Addition, First Installment, since only a portion of the subdivision is being platted at this time. In a brief discussion of streets, it was determined that previous recommendations have been met. Chairman Browne inquired if the developers have obtained permission to tie in to water and sewer facilities to the north of the subdivision. Mr. Smith replied affirmatively. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend ap- proval of the Final Plat for Oak Forest Addition, First Installment, providing the following requirements are met: 1 . Developers to furnish dedication of Denton Drive 2. Developers to furnish letter from Royal Oaks Addition, granting permission for over-land drainage and opening of storm sewer 3. Compliance with recommendations set out in letter from City's Consulting Engineers, dated July 1 , 1968 4. Plat to indicate that this is the first installment of Oak Forest Addition 5. Developers to rebuild the extreme North one hundred (100) feet of Denton Street and Slurry Seal the remainder, which is ap- proximately four hundred , seventy-five (475) feet . Doctor Hall seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hall and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. II . RESOLUTION NO. 113, SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 178, REQUESTED BY MR. BILL PASTEUR FOR REZONING LOTS OUT OF BLOCK 2, J. E. WHITENER ESTATES FROM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "C" COMMERCIAL (MOBILE HOME PARK) Mr. Tench made the motion to approve Resolu- tion No. 113, setting September 3, 1968, as the date for a Public Hearing to consider Mr. Bill Pasteur's request for the rezoning of Lots 3, 4, 5, 28, 29 and 30, and the West sixty-five (65) feet of Lots 6 and 27 of Block 2, J. E. Whitener Estates, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial , to accommodate a Mobile Home Park. Doctor Hall (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, July 2, 1968.) seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Browne and Hall Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. III . DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Bullard stated that completion of the zoning map is necessary before the new zoning ordinance can be adopted and requested the Commissions ' consideration of setting dates for Public Hearings on rezoning of properties at this time. Chairman Browne stated that, in his opinion, the zoning classifications need to be clarified by the City Council , and with these classifications in mind, Public Hearings can be held. Mr. Bullard stated that he is of the opinion Home Occupations is the only item which has been questioned. Chairman Browne advised that he has a question which concerns the allowance of residences in an industrial area. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Tench made the motion that no Public Hearings be held until such time as the Planning and Zoning Commission is advised concerning the Council 's opinion regarding the recommendations which were submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in March, 1968 -- that these comments are needed so the Commission can have further arbitration for finalizing the entire ordinance. Doctor Hall seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hall and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY f sm