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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-07-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission July 18, 1967 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Len Weber called the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Euless to order in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall at 7:45 P.M. The following members were present: Messrs. Bill Tench, Richard Lande and Jack Browne. (Absent: Mr. Don Hastings.) Also present were Mr. Jack Bullard, City Inspector and Mrs. Jean Gage, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Darrel Benson, Troy H. Fuller, Walter A. Elliott, David C. Moak, Arnold N. Sweet, M. L. Barnett, R. L. Everitt, -Ronald l.. Ambrose, Ethan S. Allen, A. 3arton Wright, Claude Williams, Dee Qua.ls, Gerald B. Power, Robert V. Lunsford, Mrs. Zane Mahon, Mrs. James R. Lucas, Mrs. J. T. Reed, J. E. Kitson, Mrs. Thomas J. Johnson, Mrs. Nellie M. - Williams, Don Schmidt, -Ron Holman, Bob Folson, and Jim Sawman. APPROVAL OF MINUr ES Mr. Tench made the motion to dispense with the. reading. of the Minutes._ of the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated June 6, 1567, and approve as written. Mr.. Lando seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Lande and Browne Nays: Hone Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 159, SABRE REALTY COMPANY Chairman Len Weber opened the Public Hearing in Zoning Case -No. 159,- request of Sabre Realty Company for rezoning of a tract of land from "A" Residential to "A;-3" Apartment Zoning. tilow (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967) Chairman Weber read a letter from Mr. Robert Caldwell, City's Planning Consultant (letter hereby made a part of minutes), in which Mr. Caldwell states: "Assuming that the City of Euless has adopted the projected Land Use Plan - 1990 as an official guide to future development, in consideration of this land use determination; consideration of the present Zoning Ordinance now in use by the City of Euless; it, therefore, is our opinion that the area in which the subject land tract is situated be maintained as "A" Single-family Residential ." Mr. Bob Folson commented that in his opinion it was all very well for a City to have a Master Plan, but from his experience, a Master Plan was a guide and nothing else. Mr. Folson then requested permission to show some slides of different apartment units his company had built in the Dallas area. Mr. Folson then passed copies of the plat of the property to the Planning and Zoning Commission and pointed out that on one side of this tract the zoning is "Industrial"; on one side there is a junior high school . For. Weber asked Mr. Folson to point out the location of the junior high school , Mr. Folson indicated the area on the plat. Mr. Weber asked if off-street parking will be provided. Mr. Folson answered affirmatively. Mr. Weber asked if any member of the Planning and Zoning had any further questions on this re-zoning. There being none, Mr.. Weber thanked Mr. Folson for his presentation. Mr. Weber than asked if there were any persons present who desired to ask any questions or make any comments. Mr. Darrel Benson, a representative from Saint Vincent's Episcopal Church, stated that the congregation at Saint Vincent's had no objections to this rezoning. Mr. Ethan Allen, from the Fart Worth National Bank, who is trustee for Mrs. Morris, stated he was present only to view the proceedins and had nothing to say either for or a;ainst the rezonin; . After further discussion, Mr. Bill Tench made the motion to recommend approval of Zonin Cate 1o. 159 for change of zoning from "A" Residential to "A-3" Apartment Zoring. Mr. Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Londe and Tench Pays: None Chi:rmm Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Mr. Caldwell 's letter on file in the Office of the City Inspector.) (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 21, 1967) III PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO 160, A. N. SWEET AND N. BARNETT Chairman Len Weber opened the Public Hearing in Zoning Case No. 160, request of Mr. Sweet and Mr. Barnett for change of zoning on Lot 10, Block 18, in Midway Park, First Installment, from "A" Residential to Local Business. Mr. Arnold Sweet made the presentation on this request and passed out plans on the proposed shopping center to members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and interested persons in the audience. Mr. Sweet stated the proposed shopping center would have a Stop-and-Go Grocery, a One-Hour Martinizing laundry, a washateria and several other lease stores suitable for a barber shop, beauty salon or a small cafe. He further stated he had a shopping center similar to this in Richland Hills and presented letters from Stop-and-Go and One-Hour Martinizing. Mr. Sweet commented that some of the features of the shopping center would be a six-foot stockade fence along the back, a 65 car parking lot, the construction would be of pier beam, and it will have an attactive brick. He then concluded his presentation and stated he was ready to answer any questions. Chairman Weber asked if this would be a one-story structure. Mr. Sweet answered affirmatively. Mr. Browne inquired about the cafe or the food service area. Mr. Sweet replied it would be a very small place, perhaps a take-out service of some sort since the area was not large enough to warrant a large restaurant. Mr. Browne asked if there is an elementary school close by. Mr. Bullard pointed out the location of the school on the plat. Chairman Weber inquired what plans had been made for trash. Mr. Sweet replied there would be a fifteen-foot service alley where trash could be set out for pick-up service. However`, he would be willing to work with the City if this were not adequate. Chairman Weber inquired of the Planning and Zoning Commission if there were any further questions. There being none, Chairman Weber thanked Mr. Sweet for his presentation. Chairman Weber than asked if there was anyone present who would like to make any comments or ask questions. L (Page Four, R e;ular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967) Following are some comments mode by the visitors in the audience: Mrs. Thomas J. Johnson, 104 Falls, stated she had lived at this address for nine years and was very upset over this proposed rezoning. She felt her property would be ruined. Mrs. Nell Williamson, 106 Falls, stated she had moved to that area because it was peaceful and quiet, and she did not want any store behind her that would destroy this quiet and have trash littered all over the area. Ronald L. Ambrose, 102 Falls, believes the alley and the stores would only be a hang-ouL for teenagers and also the location would make it danerous for children getting, on and off at the bus stop. Robert L. Everitt, 100 Falls, stated he is against it. Dee Qualls, 113 Falls, stated he is 100% against it. Mrs. Zane Mahon, 1011 Collins, stated she is against the rezoning, it would be very undesirable. Mrs. James Lucas, 1015 Collins, stated she is against it, and the trash service wouid have to be improved before she could approve of the rezoning. Bob Lunsford with Euless Developers commented his main objection would be to the architecture and not the zoning. Mrs. Williamson inquired who owns the property being considered for rezoning. After chocking the tax roll , Mr. Bullard replied that B. J. Hooks owns the property. Mr. Sweet commented he had purchased the property from Mr. Hooks. After further discussion, Mr. Browne made the motion to recommend denial of the Rezoning Request. Mr. Tench seconded thc motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: ides s rc. Browne, Lande and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber deleared the motion carried. IV FINAL FLAT APPROVAL - ROM'. OAKS ESTATES Chairman Weber read a letter dated July 17, 1967, from the City's Consulting Engineers which contains the following comments pertaining to the Final Plat Approval for Royal Oaks Estates Subdivision. (Page Five, Regular Meetin ; of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967) 1 . The proposed future curb lines on Ash Lane indicate a 30 ft. street. We will recommend a 40 ft. section in this area; however, the subject addition proposed to dedicate on average of 10 ft., and therefore, we feel the additional widening could be acquired on the North side of Ash Lane. 2. We would sugjest that Mr. Bullard look closely at lot 12, block 5 and lot 11 , block 6, to make certain there is sufficient room for the construction of a residence outside the Sinclair easement. 3. As mentioned in our letter of May 15, 1967, previous City Policy would require ',:hat the Developer place in escrow $2.75 per foot for all fronta a on forth Main Street and on Ash Lane since these plans indicate that he does not plan to construct this curb and gutter and connecting pavement at this time. 4. The sewer line layout sheet indicates an easement across lots 10, 11 , block 1 of Oakland Estates. To our knowledge, this casement does not exist and should be furnished to the City by the Developer. We would recommend that the City lend all assistance necessary in the obtaining of this easement. 5. The sewer plans indicate an 8" line from Trailwood Addition to Ash Lane. We believe it to be proper and would recommend to the City participation in oversizin . In addition, the Developer, under present Policies and Procedures, would be eligible for refunds from the property owners in Oakland Estates who tie on to this line, in the amount stipulated by the Policies. 6. We would recommend that sewer line No. 3 be extended through block 6 between lots 5 and 6 at this time to provide service to the area So;'th of this Addition. Since this line is solely for the purpose of future extension, we believe it would be proper for the City to participate in its construction. 7. We are concerned with the sizing of the water line in Ash Lane and would recommend that a 4" line be installed on the South side to serve the lots in Is addition. Chairman Weber inquired if Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer for Royal Oaks Estates, had read or seen these comments. Mr. Elliott replied affirmatively, and commented he needs to discuss Items 1 and 7 with Cit"! Manager, C. J. Gri,j;;s. He further commented it would be impossible to -get the necessary easements in time for the City Council meeting July 25th, but he joos intend to get these easements as soon as possible. Mr. Elliott further commented that the developer will put in the streets and install curb and gutter on Ash Lane and North Main Street and will tie into already existing streets. L (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967) Mr. Weber asked ;;r. Elliott that the tax office plats do not conform with the plat submitted by Royal Oaks Estates as to the width of Ash Lane present dedication. Mr. Elliott was asked to certify his plans. After further discussion, Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval of Final Plot for ;oval Oaks Estates Subdivision with the understanding that the developer must comply with all the recommendations of the Consulting Engineers as stipulated in their letter doted July 17, 1967. Mr. Browne seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Lando and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineers letter on file in the Office of the City Inspector.) V FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - PLAT REVISION OF M I DWA'r' PARK NO, 3 Chairman 13eber read a letter dated July 7, 1967, from the City's Consultinj Cn _leeers which contained the followin comments pertaining to the Final Plot Approval for Midway Park No. 3, as submitted by Bob Lunsford, Euless Developers. 1 . The construction plans previously submitted for the storm drainage facilities at Fayette and Ector did consider the drainage from this section end we believe the runoff to be adequately accommodated if those facilities have been subsequently constructed according, to plan. 2. Since no typical sections or details were shown, we cannot comment on these provisions. 3. We do recommend that all volley ;utters which would require that runoff wete. cross asphalt be eliminated and concrete valleys with into-:ral curbs be constructed. Such valleys should be a minimum of six feet in width. 4. The procedure in similar situations in the past indicates that th© developc;• Should construct curb and gutter on Harwood Road at the line and trade established by the City for that major thoroughfare and connect that curb to the existing road surface with the standard s_reet construction section. 5. We refer you to Mr. Bullard for the lot sizes provided vs, that required by your ordinances. `:. We note the angle in the sewer line just west of Ector on Lot 9R, Block 41 . This should be adequately covered by easement if not now provicd. (Page Seven,Regular Meeting of the Plannin and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967) 7. The extremely shallow sewer behind Lots 7R, 8R, 9R, 11 , 12, 13 and 14 Block l:l and Lots 1 , 2 and 3, °lock 39 necessitates extreme caution in house elevation. We recommend that the top floor slab be a minimum of four (4') feet above sewer flow line and that these lots be built up to provide this clearance if necessary. 8. We recommend an additional sewer manhole at approximately Station 24+00. 9. it has been our tentative plan in the past to recommend a major trunk water main in the vicinity sLown by the attached map. This main would be in the neighborhood of 16 to 24 inch in size. You will note that this location would oversize a portion of this subdivision's six-inch line to the major trunk size. Mr. Lunsford commented he was not familiar with the water and sewer, he only wanted to increase the size of the lots from 60 foot to 67 foot minimum. He further commented that he will need this change within thirty (30) days as he anticipates better sales in the Euless area. He further commented that Euless Developers has no objections to any of the Engineer's comments, and that all the items had been incorporated into their plans. Mr. Bullard advised Mr. Lunsford of the City's policy for the developer to pay for the water tap when the buildin: permit is issued. Chairman Weber advised Mr. Lunsford to meet with the City's Consulting Engineers to work out any problems and to agree on the oversizing. Mr. Broavne made the motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat Revision of Midway Park Ho. 3. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Londe and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file in the Office of the City Inspector.) V! BUILDING PERMIT iln;.51 - SUPERIOR CABLE Mr. Jack Apwisch, builder, explains the plans of the proposed building to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He states this structure is just an extension of an already existing building. Mr. Browne questions the parking facilities. L (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, July 18, 1967 Chairman Veber cemented that Mr. Apwisch would need letters from all the utility companies giving permission to cross easements. Mr. Browne made the motion to approve Dui lding Permit Ho. 51 for Superior Cable provided the necessary ajreements are secured from all utility companies. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Lande end Tench I!eys: Hone Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VII ADJOURMMEMT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. APPROVED: Chairman ATTEST: Ord(41"1 ,-;(-2€"4 ec S reta ry ibm