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CALL TO ORDER `,f
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 7:35 P. M. The following
members were present: Messrs. Jack Browne, Bill Tench, Richard Lande
and Don Hastings.
Also present were City Inspector
Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary, Mrs. Florence Murr.
VISITORS
Visitors in attendance were Mr. and
Mrs. Perry Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Garland B. Shaw, Jr., Mesdms. Ronald L.
Godbey and C. Brown; Messrs. Harry J. Arth, Bill Pasteur, C. W. Bell,
J. H. Waddill, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., James Lucas and Lindley Lucas.
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tench made a motion to approve
the minutes of the previous meeting, dated September 19, 1967, as
written. Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Tench, Hastings and Lande
Nays: None
Chairman Weber declared the motion carried.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING. ZONING CASE NO. 163,
_MR. WILLIAM E. PASTEUR
Chairman Weber opened the Public
Hearing on Zoning Case No. 163, in which Mr. William E. Pasteur requests
a change in the zoning designation on two tracts of land within the
City of Euless - a 4.75 acre tract of land out of the Terrell Jasper
Survey, which is presently zoned "A" Residential and a 2.595 acre tract
out of the Terrell Jasper Survey, which is presently zoned A-2; Duplex
to "C" Commercial.
Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Pasteur,
who stated that the two tracts in question are adjacent to each other,
and this rezoning request has been made in order for a hospital to be
built on this site. Mr. Pasteur pointed out the location of the property
and introduced Mr. Hardy Waddill and Mrs. C. Browne, representing Landmark
Construction Company, Mr. Chuck Bell, representing Park Center Hospital,
and Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, stating that they were present to
answer questions concerning the proposed hospital which will be erected
on this site.
(Page Two, Minutes of Regujor Mooting, Planning and Zoning.Commisslon, 10-17-67)
ter Mr. Pasteur presented the Architect's
drawing of the propsed hospital , pointing out that only the rezoning request
will be considered at this time, but he would like for the Commission and
visitors present to be made aware of some of the plans for the site,
should the rezoning request be approved,
Mr. Waddiil. pointed out vaHious areas
of the proposed hospital , indicating the hospital rooms, operating rooms,
etc. Mr. Waddill stated that the area on the East will be considered the
"Quiet Zone" - that it will house operating rooms, laboratory, and other
facilities of this nature. Mr. Waddill advised that the emergency
entrance will be located six hundred (600) feet down from Kynette,
running North -- that the emergency entrance will be off of Highway 121A.
Mr. Pasteur advised that there will
be no on-street parking -- that plans call for parking facilities for
more than one hundred (100) cars.
Mr. Tench commented that any questions
pertaining to the construction plans will be in order when application
for a building permit is made.
Mr, Walter Elliott, at the request
of Mr. Pasteur, presented a plat of the road system of one of our neigh-
boring cities, stating that it might be helpful to members of the
commission, enabling them to understand the road development, as it is
being made at this time, Mr. Elliott pointed out that the property in
question is near the major interchange of Highway 121 and Spur 350, and
the plat indicates both entrance and exit ramps, which he considers
advantageous. Mr. Elliott stated that Bedford-Euless Road will cross
over this interchange, and the City has proposed fifty (50) feet of
right-of-way -- most of which has been acquired at this time.
Mr. Elliott stated that the owners
of the property purchased four (4) lots of a subdivision, in an effort
to bring Canyon Ridge into Highway 121 -- that this will split the four
lots into two large lots; however, this will give the people access to
Highway 121.
Mr. Browne inquired if Canyon Ridge
intersects Highway 183. Mr. Elliott stated that it does not connect
directly, at this time -- that they would like to bring Canyon Ridge North
in some manner, so that it will be beneficial to other property
owners, enabling them to obtain utility extensions in that area.
Mr. Elliott pointed out the major and
minor thoroughfares indicated on the plat, stating that it is desirable
to have a major thoroughfare every mile and a minor thoroughfare at least
every one-half mile. Mr. Elliott stated that Highway 157 and Wilshire
tor Boulevard are considered major thoroughfares.
Mr. Elliott stated that, in his opinion,
the property in question is a desirable location for a hospital and that
the proposed facility will be an asset to the community.
(Page Three, Miqutes .of Regular Meeting, Planning end Zoning Commission, 10-l7-67) )
Mr. Chuck Bell, Administrator of Park
Center Hospital, was introduced by Mr. Elliott. Mr. Bell stated that it will
be at least eighteen months before the hospital is completed -- that upon
completion, the number of employees at the new facility will double the number
now employed at the hospital on Highway 183. Mr. Bell advised that their
annual payroll will be approximately $400,000.00 and that they expect to pay
over $5,500.00 in City Taxes annually, which is more revenue that that re-
ceived on thirty-two (32) homes. Mr. Bell stated that the anticipated school
tax payment should put twenty-seven (27) children through school each year.
Mr. Bell commented that there is a
critical need for hospital beds in this area and that the need will increase
when the anticipated population explosion becomes a reality -- that there is
a need for one bed per 1 ,000 population, and Euless now has one bed per
3,000 population, and he considers the proposed hospital will be a tremendous
asset to the community.
Mr. Hastings inquired as to the number
of beds planned for the facility. Mr. Pasteur replied that plans at this
time call for 100 beds and that a great deal of effort has gone into the
selection of this site -- that they are attempting to plan facilities which
will be agreeable to everyone.
Chairman Weber inquired pertaining to
the type of hospital this will be. Mr. Pasteur replied that the doctors will
be Osteopaths -- that this will be an expansion of Park Center Hospital.
Mr. Browne inquired if the plans
allow for future expansion. Mr. Pasteur replied that approximately one-
half of the property will be reserved for future expansion -- that the
original plans called for a fifty (50) bed hospital but the plans have been
doubled, due to the great need.
Mr. Waddill advised that the plans
call for thirty-six (36) duplex rooms, which will accommodate a third bed
and still be acceptable to the Board of Health, and that all future
expansion will be made to the North.
Chairman Weber stated that the
Proponents in this Zoning Case have been heard and inquired if there was
anyone present who wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Garland Shaw stated that he
lives at 1908 Kynette and that his property is adjacent to the property in
question. Mr. Shaw stated that he opposes the proposed site for a hospital
because he does not want a hospital adjacent to his residence -- that he
agrees that there is a need for a hospital in Euless because he has to go
to Dallas. Mr. Shaw advised that he works at night and he is of the opinion
the emergency vehicles would cause him to lose sleep and that the lights from
ibm the hospital would also be a nuisance.
Mr, James Lucas stated that he does
not know whether or not he is opposed to the rezoning request -- that he owns
property on the East and West sides of the property in question. Mr. Lucas
(Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-1J-67)
presented a plat of the proposed subdivision which he plans for the tract
located East of the hospital property, stating that he does not know how
the proposed hospital would affect his property and that he would like to take
the hospital plans to his Planner, in order to learn what the situation
really is. With reference to his subdividion plans, Mr. Lucas stated that
tl,o plans had been worked up by Messrs. David Moak and Walter Elliott.
Mr. Pasteur inquired if Mr. Lucas
would like to see the hospital plans. Mr. Lucas replied that he does not
want to see them -- that he would like to take the plans to his Land
Planner for a complete study.
Members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed Mr. Jucasl plans. It was determined that the preliminary
plane hovo been approved, with the exception of a small area.
Mrs. Perry Rose, who resides at
1912 Kynette, stated that she teaches in the HurstmEuless-Bedford School
District -- that she had spent considerable time locating a residence that
would be away from businesses, hospitals, etc. and that she is opposed to
the rezoning of this property.
Mrs. Ronald Godbey, who resides at
1910 Kynette, stated that she does not see how every emergency vehicle can
go down the access road and that, in her opinion, some of them will be going
by the school -- that there it traffic congestion in the area at this time,
in the afternoons, and she does not see how emergency veh-icles could come
through the area without endangering lives.
Mrs. Rose stated that she knew of
no one who would appreciate emergency vehicles coming in front of his
house at night.
Mrs. Charlotte Shaw of 1908 Kynette
stated that she is a teacher in Dallas -- that they could live in Dallas,
but chose the suburban life and would not like to have to move away --
that she is of the opinion the hospital would lower the value of their home
and asked the question "Who would like to live near a hospital?" Mrs.
Shaw stated that she has a child three years old and, in her opinion, the
ambulances would endanger the lives of the children in the area. Mrs.
Shaw commented that children play on the bridge on Kynette, and this would
be unsafe. Mrs. Shaw advised that she has neighbors, who are not present,
but who are opposed to the rezoning and that they will fight the rezoning
in some wry, if possible.
Mr. Pasteur stated that the remarks
and comments made by the citizens are appreciated; however, he would like
to assure them that there will be no ambulances in this area, as there
is no place for them to come from -- that an emergency vehicle travels the
fastest route and that is the purpose of choosing a site on the freeway.
Mr. Pasteur commented that the traffic cannot come through the residential
area because there is no direct outlet; therefore, this is not an antici-
pated problem.
(Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-17-67)
Mr. Bell stated that they do not
wish to disturb the people or the flow of traffic in the residential area --
that the ambulances will choose the fastest route and that the emergency
entrance will be located six hundred and fifty (650) feet from the South
property line. He reminded those present that the East side of the facility
will be designated as a "Quiet Zone", as was pointed out earlier in the
meeting. Mr. Bell stated that the emergency vehicles will be limited to,
possibly, two per day and some days there will be none, as most emergencies
go directly to either Parkland or Peter Smith Hospitals.
Mr. Bell stated that he does not
feel that the value of surrounding property will be lowered and read a letter
dated August 25, 1967, addressed to Mayor W. G. Fuller, which pertains to
this zoning request. Mr. Bell stated that he and his associates will go
out of their way to be helpful , rather than deface the land in the area.
Mrs. Rose asked who would want to
go out and buy a home near a hospital .
Mr. Tench advised that a portion of
the property in the area has already been zoned for commercial useage, and
reminded Mrs. Rose that something more offensive than a hospital may go in.
Mr. Hastings inquired if Mrs. Rose
was aware of the thoroughfare which is to be built. firs. Rose replied
affirmatively, stating that, even so, there would net be a fence there.
Mr. Bell inquired if Mrs. Rose had
considered that some of her neighbors could build a fence.
Mrs. Shaw replied that there were
other things to be considered besides the fence, such as offensive odors,
bad neighbors and the nuisance of lights from the hospital.
Mr. Waddill stated that the lights
can be controlled by placing the lamp poles against the hospital building;
thereby flooding the hospital area without throwing the light outside the
area. Mr. Waddill stated further that incinerators which are erected now
are sanitary facilities, with neither smoke nor odors, and that is what is
proposed for this facility -- that no garbage will be disposed of in this
manner, as it will be disposed of through disposers in the kitchen. Mr.
Waddill commented that ambulances will only be in the neighborhood to pick
up someone who is ill.
Mrs. Godbey inquired as to what will
be between the hospital and her property. Mr. Waddill replied that on the
South side of the building there is parking spaces for seven (7) cars --
on the East end, there will be space to park twelve (12) cars, and that all
visitors' parking facilities will be six hundred, fifty (650) feet away
from the property line.
In reply to a question regarding the
distance of the building from the property line, Mr. Waddill replied that
the distance will be from fifty to sixty, or possibly one hundred feet.
(Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-17-67)
Chairman Weber inquired if there
were others who wish to speak concerning this zoning case. There being
none, Chairman Weber declared the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 163 closed.
Mr. Browne made the motion to
(commend approval of Mr. Pasteur's request for the rezoning of two tracts
out of the Terrell Jasper Survey from "A" and "A-2" to "C" Commercial. Mr.
Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Hastings, Tench and Lande
Nays: None
Chairman Weber declared the motion carried and advised that a Public
Hearing will be held before the Euless City Council , at which time all
interested parties will tplINA that the final decision will be made by
the Euless City Council,
III ,
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
THOUSAND OAKS ADDITION
MR. WALTER A. ELLIOTT. JR.
Mr. Walter A. Elliott was recognized
by Chairman Weber and Mr. Elliott stated that he !gas not seen any correspondence
pertaining to the preliminary plat of T.:ousan,l Oaks Addison and would like
to point out the area to Members of the Commission. Mr: Elliott described
the proposed addition as being situated on Lot 9 of the Ray Shelton Sub-
division -- that the property is East of North Main Street, across from
Royal Oaks Estates, which is being developed by Mr. B. J. Reaves.
Mr. Elliott advised that the plan
for Thousand Oaks Addition calls for twenty-four (24) lots -- the average
size being one hundred (100) feet wide, with a depth of one hundred, forty
(140) feet, which is deeper than the lots in the adjacent subdivision.
Mr. Elliott commented that there is one house existing in the area at this
time, and that it will fit into the subdivision without any problems -- that
the residences will be approximately eighteen hundred (1800) square feet
and larger, and will be masonry structures with the garage openings to the
rear of the property. Mr. Elliott stated that the property is owned by
Mr. Royce Nobles and that the tract contains approximately ten (10) acres.
Mr. Browne inquired as to the purpose
of the little short street to the north of the subdivision. Mr. Elliott
replied that this street is to give the owner of the property on the North
an opportunity to subdivide, In the future.
Chairman Weber read a letter dated
October 16, 1967, from Knowlton-Ratliff-English, the City's Consulting
Engineers, which contained comments as follows:
1. The street section proposed on these plans is
a 6" crushed stone base with i#" asphaltic
concrete. Our last instructions from the City
Council are that the original Ordinance providing
for 6" asphaltic concrete are now applicable,
(Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-17-67)
r► and therefore, this section would not conform.
2. The storm drain which discharges to the North
from Block 2 must either discharge at present
ground level or some provision for "daylighting"
must be made on the adjacent property which
would require permission from that property owner.
3. The proposed 15 foot widening of North Main
Street, we believe to be adequate. We would
suggest an escrow deposit of $2.75 per front
foot for the improvement of this street in the
same manner as was provided for the Royal Oaks
Estates Addition.
4. We roust reserve review of the prur>osod naitary
sewer lift station and force main until more
detailed plans rre submitted with the final
plat which will indicate pump sizing, head loss,
and other detail design c:naracteristic,.
( icy Inspector Jack Bullard commented
that paving and improvement programs are 'aid out and bonds have been sold,
and that new subdivisions are not included In this program; therefore, the
engineers' reference to Royal Oaks Estates is in error -- that the City has
no money to put with the escrow money; therefore will require curbing and
guttering.
Mr. Elliott ' tcLed that ;t will be
advantageous to the City and sati3::acitory for him to go ahead ar!d curb and
gutter and tie the paving in.
Mr. Tench inquired of Mr. Elliott's
opinion regarding the first item in the engineers' letter. Mr. Elliott
stated that he is opposed to the required 6" asphaltic concrete and was of
the opinion the City has a supplemental ordinance pertaining to the
requirements of street construction; however, if the Council has taken this
action, there is not a lot he can do, but that he would like to reserve
this action for the City Council .
Mr. Bullard stated that there was
Council action that they revert back to Ordinance 121, but when Mr.
McAdoo was City Secretary, these specifications were adopted; however,
due to an error on the part of the secretary, they were never included in
an ordinance. Therefore, the Council did rule that Ordinance 121 would
prevail , but in his opinion, this would include all amendments to Ordinance
121. Mr. Bullard stated further that, in his opinion, the City Council
should be requested to clarify this matter.
Mr. Elliott stated that in 1959
or 1960, F. H. A. financed most of the building in the area, and they came
out with a memo stating that they were going to. require 6" of asphalt or
51" of concrete in their subdivisions, and that most all Councils adopted
this ordinance. Mr. Elliott advised that there is one street in the City
(Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-117-67)
which was constructed under this ordinance -- that being Linda Lane.
During this time, Developers took a down-turn and things looked bleak --
builders were complaining that FHA would not give them higher values;
therefore, these supplemental specifications were written up, and the
Council did pass on it at a public meeting.
Mr. Browne inquired about the proposed
lift station to accommodate the subdivision. Mr. Elliott replied that the
developer will install it and the City will take over -- that there Is a
way to connect to the present line, but this is more economical and easiest
for the City. Mr. Elliott advised that this lift station will accommodate
some thirty (30) acres, and the developer is hopeful that people in the
area using this station will pay a pro rata share. Mr. Elliott stated
that the City is doing a lot of work, and has authorized its engineers to
make a study of facilities from Trinity River Authority coming through
Bear Creek, He stated further that this is a long-range program, to be
eoordjnated with the Airport Authority and Trinity River Authority.
Mr. Elliott commented that the
proposed lift station will be underground and will be designed to be the
least offensive to the neighborhood and will accommodate twenty (20)
gallons per minute, The water lines will be six (6) inch lines and fire
hydrants will be provided to protect residents in the area.
Mr. Browne inquired regarding other
proposed plans for the area. Mr. Bullard advised that there are no plans,
except for the Royal Oaks Subdivision, which lies across Main Street from
the area in question -- that this is the first thing to be planned East
of Main Street.
Following a lengthy discussion,
Chairman Weber inquired regarding Item 2 of the engineers' recommendations.
Mr. Elliott stated that, at the present time, he proposes to "daylight"
the pipe, so there will be no obstructions and that the purpose of the
pipe is to accommodate drainage off the adjacent property, which will be
developed sometime in the future,
Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend
approval of the Preliminary Plat for Thousand Oaks Addition, with exception
of paragraph one (1) of the letter from the City's Consulting Engineers,
having to do with streets; in this respect, w^ recommend that the City
Council clarify the criterion established by the City Ordinance as amended.
With reference to paragraph three (3) , of the Engineers' letter, we
recommend that the developer tie the curbing in with the street, as agreed
during this meeting. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion.
Mr. Browne inquired pertaining to
Ash Lane's being used as a collector street and inquired if it is feasible
to off-set the intersection -- reminding the commission members that this
question came up previously, concerning the extension of Midway, at the
time the Preliminary Plat for North Main Place was considered.
Mr. Bullard advised that this was
different circumstances -- that the objection at that time was because
traffic control facilities had been established at the intersection of
North Main and Midway.
(Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 10-17.67)
Mr. Browne Inquired if there are
provisions for widening Main Street. Mr. Bullard stated that Main Street
1s now fifty (50) feet wide and that fifteen (15) feet from Royal Oaks
Estates and fifteen (15) feet from the proposed addition will make It
eighty (80) feet wide, which will make it a collector street.
A discussion of future street
extensions regarding future airport plans followed.
Chairman Weber called for a vote on
the motion before the commission, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs.. Hastings, Londe and Tench
Nays: Mr. Browne
Chairman Weber declared the mutton carried.
IV.
COMMERcIA R KNOT-ADD-CM 19,
407 W,EXACO SEVICE STATION,
EULESS BOULEVARD
MR. FRANK S. RETZLA?
CbbaI rmia Wier inquired if there
was a representative present to speak in behalf of the requested Commercial
Permit for an Add-on to the Texaco Service Station located at 407 W. Euless
Boulevard.
This item was tabled for lack of
representation.
(The Recording Secretary was dismissed, prior to adjournment, at 9:25 P. M.)
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