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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-07 41, 41110 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission March 7, 1967 CHILL TO ORDER Chairman Len Weber called the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:10 P. M. , in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with.the following members present: Messrs. Don Hastings, Bill Tench and Len Weber. Absent: Messrs. Bert Heyl and Sterling Ward. Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Mrs. Florence Murr, Recording Secretary. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. B. R. Nowell , E. H. Massey, Bob Spies, Albert U. Rollins, D. F. Pittman and Bill Ratliff, representing Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, Consulting Engineers for the City of Euless. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench made the motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the pre vious meeting, dated February 21 , 1967 -- each member of the Commission having reviewed a copy prior to the meeting -- and approve the minutes as written. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hastings and Weber Mays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT GREEM HILLS PARK, FIFTH FILING The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat for Green Hills Park, Fifth Filing, and Mr. Weber commented that the Developers had complied with the request of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion in the naming of two streets. (This plat was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a previous meeting - February 21 , 1967.) The street former- ly designated as Marlee has been changed to Brownstone, and the un-named street shown on the original plat has been designated as Greenhill . Mr. Tench stated that the Developers have made the necessary corrections and made the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Green Hills Park, Fifth Filing. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as fcilows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hastings and Weber Hays: i'!one Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission,March7, 1967) II , PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 151, MR. D. F. PITTMAN Mr. Jack Bullard, City Inspector, advised that Mr. Pittman had come before the Planning and Zoning Commission previously, requesting a per- mit to enlarge his presently operated motel located on Highway 183. At that time, it was discovered that a portion of Mr. Pittman's property had never been zoned for commercial uscage -- this portion of the tract being approximately 107 feet deep and 236 feet wide. At that time, the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion denied Mr. Pittman's permit, suggesting that he go before the Board of Ad- justments to secure a temporary building permit, with the stipulation that pro- cedures requesting a zoning change be started immediately. Mr. Bullard stated that Mr. Pittman had obtained a permit through the Zoning Board of Adjustments and now requests that the zoning designation of this property be changed from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial . There being neither opponents nor proponents present for the hearing, Chairman Weber inquired if all of the property owners had been notified, Mr. Bullard advised that all of the property owners had bean notified, and that he had received a letter from only one of them -- that being Mrs. !Willa Brown. Chairman Weber read the letter, dated February 28, 1967 and signed by Mrs. Brown, in which she stated that she has no objection to the re- zoning for the purposes, as stated. Mr. Weber inquired if the construction of this project was under way. Mr. Pittman replied affirmatively. Chairman Weber stated that he is of the opinion this zoning complies with the recommendations of the Land Planner, Mr. Robert Caldwell . Mr. fastings made the motion to recommend approval of the change of zoning designation on Tract 2A2B Kitty House Survey (the front 300 ft. now being zoned 'C" Commercial by Ordinance No. 33) from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial . Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hastings, Tench and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declare:: the motion carried. (Copy of letter from Mrs. Brown on file in Office of City Inspector.) III . COMMERCIAL PERMIT REOUEST, MR. MERGER MASSEY Mr. B. R. Nowell presented a set of plans for the Commission's consideration, stating that Mr. Massey desires to build the structure to accomo- date the business which he operates at this time -- Massey's Engine Service. Mr. Massey advised that he is in need of a larger building, to accomodate his expanding business operation. (Page Three Minutes of Regular Meeting ?tannin• and Zoning Commission / /6-. Chairman Weber read a letter from Gregory, Knowlton and Rat- liff, Consulting Engineers, doted March 6, 197, in which the engineers recommend approval of the site grading, as shown on the plans. The engineers stated that, in their opinion, the existing 8 inch water line and 6 inch sewer line in Huffman Drive adjacent to the proposed building are capable of serving this structure, but they suggest that the owner be advised that this sewer line, in all probabili- ty, cannot serve the balance of his property; therefore, for service to this building the standard water and sewer connection charges would be applicable. The Engineers advised that Mr. Recce Brewer, Water and Sewer Department Superin- tendent should be contacted for this information. The City Inspector produced a map, showing the exact location of Mr. Massey's property, which is 76 feet East of Vine Street, on Huffman Drive. Mr. Bullard advised that the property is now zoned for commercial use. In reply to an inquiry as to the type of structure the plans call for, Mr. Newell advised that the building will be built of concrete blocks. Mr. Bullard advised that he has reviewed the plans and finds that they meet all requirements. Mr. Tench made. the motion to recommend approval of Commercial Permit No. 46, as requested by Mr. Herger Massey, for the construction of a building to house Massey's Engine Service, as recommended by the City's Consulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hastings and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file in Office of City Inspector.) (Mr. Massey was informed of the Engineer's recom- mendations.) IV. PLAT APPROVAL OF TWO STREETS - MIDWAY DRIVE FROM ECTOR TO HIGHWAY 157 AND EAST-WEST BOULEVARD FROM ECTOR DRIVE TO 157 Mr. Al Rollins, who has recently become associated with Mr. Gene Schrickel , was introduced to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Mr. Rollins advised that he is representing the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, and his firm proposes to extend Midway Drive and East-West Boulevard to the Site for Trinity High School , in order to accomodate the anticipated increase in traffic along these routes. Mr. Rollins stated that his firm proposes to construct a forty-nine (49) foot "back to back" street, with the property owners paying for the project. This forty-nine (49) feet will accomodate four (4) twelve foot travel lanes. In addition to this, Mr. Rollins' firm proposes that a left turn- ing lane be constructed at the intersection of Highway 157. Mr. Rollins stated that his firm is of the opinion this is not absolutely necessary, at this time, but taking everything into consideration, they feel that this is the proper time to build it, as it will be necessary in the future. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commion, 3/7/67.) Chairman Weber read a letter from the City's Consulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, dated March 6, 1967, in which the Engineers recommend approval of the plans, upon receipt of the dedication of R.O.W. from the property owners. In a discussion which followed, it was determined that the property owners are to shoulder the burden of the entire project -- the seller of the property and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District are to split the cost and build a thoroughfare that will be adequate. After still further discussion and study of the plans, Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval of plat on Midway Drive from Ector to Highway 157 and East-West Boulevard, from Ector to Highway 157, providing the necessary easements have been received and accepted at Euless City Hall . Mr. Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hastings and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file in Office of City Inspector.) V. REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 47, MR. JOE WELBORN In the absence of Mr. Joe Welborn, Mr. Jack Bullard, City Inspector, presented plans for an apartment complex, which Mr. Welborn plans to construct on his property designated as Lots 19, 20 and 21 of Block 9, Cedar Hills Estates. Mr. Bullard advised that this is the property which was recently rezoned from "A" Residential to "A-3"Multiple Family Dwellings. Mr. Weber read a letter from the City's Consulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, in which the engineers advise that the existing two inch water line is not, in their opinion, adequate. The engineers recommend that the six inch water line at the intersection of Sunset and Henslee be taken East on Sunset an-I North on Main to the North line of Lot 21 , thus providing adequate water to accomodate this complex and to provide adequate fire protection. The engineers estimate the cost of this water line extension to be approximately $2,':00.00, and they are of the opinion the Developer should absorb the cost. After discussion, and study of the plans, Mr. Hastings made the motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Com- mercial Permit No. `:7, subject to the Engineer's recommen-dations in their letter dated March 6, 1967, which will become a part of this file. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hastings, Tench and Weber !ays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file in Office of City Inspector.) VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 0:20 P. M. APPROVED. / ATTEST: .GGi.cc.4 1LZ'�z" (,/{)e.:41 Chairman Secretary