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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-07 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 7, 1967 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Len Weber at 7:4O P. M. The following members were present: Messrs. Jack Browne, Bill Tench and Dr. Richard Lande. Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Frank S. Retzlaff and Carl Kuykendall . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Browne rte:' the motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting, dated October 17, 1967, as written. Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Lande and Tench Nays: Mono Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . COMMERCIAL PERMIT. ADD-ON TO TEXACO SERVICE STATION. 107 W. EULESS BOULEVARD, REQUESTED BY MR. FRANK S. RETZLAFF, Mr. Frank Retzlaff, who was recognized by Chairman Weber, advised that he is desirous of a permit to install the fourth bay at the Texaco Service Station located at 407 W. Euless Boulevard. Chairman Weber inquired as to the purpose of the pit indicated on the plans which were submitted to the City Inspector. Mr. Retzlaff stated that the installation will be used for the alignment of automob; le whc;.ls. Chairman Weber stated that he questions the elevation, as to whether or not it will drain into the sewer. Mr. Retzlaff advised that his bid had been .. submitted with the understanding that the elevation will allow it to drain -- that no one can give the depth of the sewer. (Page Two. Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, November 7. 1967.) Mr. Dullard inquired if Texaco, Inc. is willing to delete the drain, as indicated in the plans. Mr. Retzlaff advised that he cannot answer for Texaco, that they will have to be contacted regarding this matter. Mr. Weber advised that it will be necessary to know whether or not the pit will drain, prior to approval of this permit. Mr. B'illard inquired regarding the possi- bility of having a sand trap -- a box that the drain will go into, advising that you wouldn't lose any grade. Mr. Retzlaff stated that he does not agree with him, that he has never seen an installation of this type with anything like that on it. Mr. Bullard stated that she purpose of the trap would be to prevent dirt and other debris from getting ir:;c the sewer line -- that all of the mud and grease which collects on an automobile ,.rill fall into the pit and there is nowhere for it to go. Mr. Retzlaff advised that this facility will not be used for a car wash, and there is nothing to fall off into the drain- not more than on a grease bay. Mr. Retzlaff stated that this facility would be swept, as a grease bay is. Mr. Retzlaff stated that he does not know if Texaco would consider a sand pit or not -- that it would cost about $100.00, and it is so useless that they would probably want to fight it, Chairman Heber commented that a pit is hard to clean and, in hi:a opinion, if anything gets in it, the debris will be washed down the drain, rather than shoveled out. Mr. Retzlaff advised that the waste will be filtered. Chairman Weber stated that, in all probability, the drain will miss the sewer, Mr. Retzlaff stated that he is of the same opinion. Mr. Bullard advised that the City will not be held responsible, should the drain stop up. Mr. Retzlaff commented that, possibly, a "check valve" could be added. In reply to a comment that there would be no problem, if the drain was ommitted, Mr. Retzlaff stated that all drawings for this type facility call for a drain. Mr. B .11 ad inquired as to the type strainer to be installed in the drain. Mr, Retzlaff stated that the strainer is approximately nine (9) inches in diameter, is ro'md and has 1/2 inch holes in it, that it is considered a fine strainer. . Chairman Weber stated that he would suggest that if the facility does not have the necessary "fail" to permit drainage into the sewer, the City will not be responsible for it. Mr. Retzlaff stated that he is of the opinion this will be agreeable to Texaco, Inc. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, November 7, 1267.) H -. 8,!i lard inquired regarding the solu- tion, should the "fall" not be .. Bin into the sewer. Retzlaff advised that he does not know, but that, possibly, a pump wi milled. -sole discussion followed, and Mr. Bullard commented that the City has had simi ' ,]. problems -- that when the sewer stops up, the property owners want to sue thy- ^it/, and he is attempting to make it plain and clear that the City wi ' 7 not appJ . .,,- anything with inadequate "fall"; that any sewer problems occur i ng w', re the "f ' 3':' is inadequate, are the owner's responsibility. Mr. ;o'nmerted furtho k t—t any time you put something down four (4) feet, y,.L :,c.v, pr-blem. Mr. 3row;... asked Mr. Bullard 's opinion concerning the inste 1 '.`!tio , a check valve. Mr, Bullard replied that he is of the opinion a che..i- w-: J 1 . be acceptable, as long as the company installs it in their line and ur.:Ierstands that it is their responsibility -- not the City's. He commented that E, fine mesh strainer ( at least 1/2 inch ) should be installed, and it should be understood that the check valve is Texaco's responsibility. Mr. 3rowne made the motion to recommend approval of a Comnarcial Permit, for an add-on *.; t' ' Texaco Service Station lo- cated at 407 West Euless Boulevard, providing the necessary sewlr drainage pro- visions are complied with, which include a strainer, and/or che_-k valve and the release of the City of any responsibility regarding the sewer. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, the vote is as follows: Ayes: Me. Jes. Browne, Tench and Londe Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. i li . CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, RETAIL TIRE SHOP TO BE LOCATED AT 2900 W. EULESS BOULEVARD, REnUESTED BY MR. CARL KUYKENDALL Chairman Weber recognized Hr. Carl Kuykendall who stated that he requests a Certificate of Occupancy, for a Retail Tire Store, to be located at 2900 W. Euless 1-,:jlevard. Mr. B;:!1 • ri stated that this property is near the Broken Cookie Shop, and was formerly occupied by Oscar Beaton. Chairman Weber stated that everything appears to be in order in this request, and that, in his opinion, it should be understood that there will not be a tire outside the building. Mr. Kuykendall assured the commission that thr there will not be a tire outside. (Page Fourt Minyrtm of Rggular Meeting. Planpina and Zoning Commission, November 7. 1967.) Chairman Weber reviewed Mr. Kuykendall 's request, for the benefit of commission members, and Mr. Bullard advised that there are no existing utilities in the area. in reply to Mr. Tench's question concern- ing the location of the nearest utilities. Mr. Bullard advised that they are across Highway 183. Doctor Lande made the motion to recommend approval of a Certificate of Occupancy for a Retail Tire Shop to be located at 2900 W. Euless Blvd., providing there is no outside storage and all City re- quirements are met. Mr. Browne seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Browne and Lande Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. B.SOLUTION NO. 86. CALLING PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO1 164. MR. A. J. WINTERS Chairman Weber stated that Mr. A. J. Winters has requested a change in the zoning classification, from "A-2" Duplex to "A-3" Multiple Family Dwellings, on a six (6) acre tract of land out of the James Matson Survey, A-1080, in the City of Euless. Chairman Weber presented Resolution No. 86, calling a Public Hearing to consider this request, stating that the suggested date is November 21 , 1967. Mr. Tench made the motion to approve Resolution No. 86, calling a Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 164 for November 21 , 1967. Mr. Browne seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Browne and Lande Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. V. RESOLUTION NO. 87. CALLING PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 165, MORR I SDILE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Chairman Weber stated that Morrisdale Development Corporation requests that the zoning classification of a portion of Out Lot A, Block 13, Morrisdale Estates, be changed from "A" Residential to "B" Local Business. Chairman Weber advised that this request has been submitted because the owners of the property have a gentleman who desires to build a very nice dental office on this lot, which faces Pipeline Road. Chairman Weber presented Resolution No. 87, calling a Public Hearing to consider this request, stating that the suggested date is December 5, 1967. (P. .- Five Minu as of Re.ular M- tin. Planni • and Zo i, . Comm's ". , November 7. 19.7. Mr. Tench made the motion to approve Resolution No. 87, setting December 5, 1967, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 165. Doctor Sande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Lando and Browne Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VI . PISCI!SSION: ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Browne inquired if the City has other types of zoning at this time. Mr. Bullard advised that only three zoning classifications exist at this time; however, a proposed zoning ordinance has been received and is on his desk now. Mr. Bullard stated further that the new zoning ordinance will probably not be finalized for at least six (6) months, because it will be studied by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council , who will make recommendations concerning the ordinance. The ordinance will then be prepared and approved by the City Council . Mr. Browne inquired concerning the com- pletion of the Master Plan. Mr. Bullard stated that the Master Plan will not be completed until more definite information concerning the location of roads and thoroughfares going into the Regional Airport can be obtained. Mr. Browne stated that, in his opinion, something is needed to be used as a guide in the consideration of zoning requests. Mr. Bullard stated that the City will re- ceive a map which will be adopted with the new zoning ordinance; that, as he understands it, there is a section indicating the proper zoning classification for certain areas. Mr. Bullard advised that,upon completion of the road maps for the area, future zoning will be recommended accordingly. Mr. Browne commented that the map which the City has at this time is not being complied with -- that the City has "Spot Zoning". VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: 4�� Chairman 9; m* • /4„4 Secretary