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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-18 Minutes Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 18, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Jack Browne at 8:05 P. M. , in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with the following members present: Mr. Bill Tench, Doctors Richard Lande and Harold Hall . Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Mr. Joe F. Bourn, representing I . C. Deal Investments Company, Mr. Norman Harper, representing Ray Goodson Engineers, and Mr. M. R. Cannon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 4, 1968, were approved as written. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, CROSSROADS ADDITION, REQUESTED BY I . C. DEAL INVESTMENTS COMPANY Chairman Browne recognized Mr. Joe Bourn, a representative from I . C. Deal Investments Company, Developers of Crossroads Addition, who introduced Mr. Norman Harper, representing the engineering firm, Ray Goodson Engineers of Dallas, Mr. Bourn stated that I . C. Deal Investments Company is desirous of obtaining Final Plat Approval for Crossroads Addition -- that, in his opinion, all City requirements have been met. In reply to a question, City Inspector Jack Bullard advised that he has reviewed the plat, which indicates that all necessary changes requested at the time of Preliminary Plat Approval have been made. Mr. Bullard pointed out that the plans indicate a drainage easement to Highway 183, that the water line has been looped , as requested , with an eight (8) inch line and that a fire lane has been provided. Mr. Bourn stated that the owners ' certificate regarding maintenance of the fire lane and drainage channel has been reviewed by City Attorney James Cribbs, who indicated his approval . (Doctor Hall arrived at 8:07 P. M.) (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 18, 1968) Mr. Tench inquired concerning the loop in the water line. Mr. Bourn replied that the developer has done what he considered best , bring it up the property line. Mr. Bullard advised that the plans indicate a five foot depth for the sewer line, which meets the City's requirements. Mr, Bourn stated that new architectural plans have been prepared since he appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission request- ing Preliminary Plat Approval -- that the original plans called for two hundred units on a nine (9) acre tract , and the new plans indicate one hundred , ninety-two (192) units on the nine acres, with the average size being seven hundred , sixty (760) square feet. Mr. Bourn stated that the City Council requested that the Developers provide additional parking spaces, and the plans have been revised to show twenty-five (25) additional spaces, making a total of three hundred , twenty-seven (327) parking spaces. Mr. Bourn reminded the Commission Members that the original plans indicated that the structures were primarily of frame construction and advised that the new plans call for 95% brick, with the remaining 5% of wood. He stated that comments of the Planning and Zoning Commission Members and the City Inspector were responsible for this change, and he is grateful for their advice. Mr. Bullard stated that the City Council , at its last regular meeting, voted to increase the number of parking spaces required in an apartment development from one and one-half (1 '—z) per unit to two (2) spaces per unit. Mr. Bourn advised that he was present at that meeting and was aware of this action -- that the City Council agreed to waive this requirement in their case , since all of the plans for Crossroads Addition had been prepared -- that the City Council requested that they increase the number of parking spaces, if possible. The City Inspector commented that he had noted and approved the addition of garbage facilities to the plans. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Crossroads Addition, as requested by I . C. Deal Investments Company. Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Lande and Browne Nays: None Abstained: Doctor Harold Hall Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. II . INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chairman Browne introduced Doctor Harold Hall , who has recently been appointed as a Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 18, 1968 III . COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO, 67 FOR CROSSROADS ADDITION APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT, I . C. DEAL INVESTMENTS Mr. Joe Bourn stated that Mr. I . C. Deal is desirous of obtaining a commercial permit for construction of Crossroads Addition apartment complex. Mr. Bourn presented a revision of the building plans pertaining to the parking area, stating that this change had been made following the Council 's re- quest at its regular meeting held on June 11 , 1968. In reply to a question, the City Inspector advised that he has reviewed the plans and all City requirements have been met, in- cluding fire wall requirements. Mr. Bourn pointed out that additional fire protection has been added to the ingress and egres of the apartments. Mr. Bourn stated that a fire wall is not required by the City unless you have over seven thou- sand (7000) feet per floor; however, the developer was desirous of furnishing this additional protection for the tenants. Doctor Lande made the motion to recommend approval of Building Permit No. 67 and a Certificate of Occupancy for Crossroads Addition Apartments, as requested by I . C. Deal Investments. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Browne and Lande Nays: None Abstained: Doctor Hall Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. Mr. Bourn expressed his appreciation for the Commission's cooperation and stated that he is looking forward to becoming a part of this community. IV. CITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR DELETION OF FENCE FROM PLANS FOR ANIMAL CLINIC LOCATED AT 401 NORTH MAIN STREET Mr. Ralph Cannon, one of the owners of the property located at 401 North Main Street, stated that he is present to request the Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration of the deletion of the requirement for a fence on the north and south perimeters of his property which is to be occupied by an animal clinic. Mr. Cannon stated that he has talked with owners ° of the adjacent property concerning this matter, and that one of them is definitely �'r opposed to the construction of a fence because it will obstruct their view and venti - lation, and the other is agreeable to the elimination of the fence. Mr. Cannon stated further that he had planned to construct a corrugated aluminum fence which will be quite expensive, and since it is not desired by the neighbors, he requests the Commission's consideration of eliminating the necessity for the fence . (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 18, 1968) Mr. Tench inquired if Mr. Cannon has documen- tary evidence concerning the neighbors ' opposition to the construction of the fence. Mr. Cannon replied that he can furnish a letter to that effect. In reply to a question, the City Inspector replied that there is an ordinance requiring screening between businesses and resi- dential property; however, the property in this area is zoned "B" Local Business but is being used as residential property -- that he considers this is a matter of judgment or opinion, rather than rule. Mr. Tench stated that, in his opinion, since the owners have agreed to construct a fence across the back of the property in question, at such time as the City sees a need for it, this request could be granted , upon the receipt of documentary evidence from the adjacent property owners and an agreement that Mr. Cannon and his associate will construct the fence upon request from the City. Doctor Hall stated that he can see the neigh- bors ' point of view -- that his feeling is that the required screening might be a detriment to the other property owners. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend the deletion of the fence from the plans, providing a letter, stating that they have no objections to having the veterinarian practice next to them and no objections to the deletion of the screening between their properties and the animal clinic, is furnished by property owners on both sides of the property in question, and providing further that the owners of the property located at 401 North Main Street shall , upon the future request of the City of Euless, erect a screening fence around the property. Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Lande, Hall and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: 03. er-04.4,0-41...it__, ice Chairman le NNW Secretary fsm