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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-20 1 Minutes of the Regular i,ating Planning and Zoning Commission December 20, 1966 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Euless, Texas, was called to order in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall at 7:45 P. M. by Chairman Len Weber, with the following members present: Messrs. Bill Tench, Don Hastings and Bert.Heyl . (Absent: Mr. Paul Gates) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary, Mrs. Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. Joe C. Welborn, Clyde Wilmott and Lenard Fulton. APPROVAL Gi= III NOTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated December 6, I 1.6 were approved, as written. I . ZONING CASE NO. 157. RE __TP T FOR CHANGE IN REQUEST SUBMITTED PREVICUSLY BY MR. JOE WELBCRN. Chairman Weber stated, for the benefit C' those present who did not attend the Public Hearing in Zoning Case Na. 157, that Mr. Welborn had previously requested that Lots 19, 20 and 21 of Block 9, Cedar hill Estates be rezoned from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial . Mr. Weber advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission, at this Public Hearing, had recommended denial of this request, due to the fact that this is primarily residential property. Mr. Weber stated further that this case went before the Euless City Council on December 13, 1966. Mr. Bullard, City Inspector, advised that when this Zoning Case was presented to the Euless City Council , Mr. Welborn appear- ed, requesting a change in his original request, staring that he would like to re- quest that the property be zoned from "f." Residential to "A-3", rather than from "A" to "C", as originally requested. The City Council referred the case back to the Planning and Zoning Commis ion. Mr. Weber invited Mr. Welborn to explain his plans to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Welborn stated that he changed his re- quest, in order to go along with the City Land Planners -- that he owns these lots and would like to develop them. Mr. Welborn stated that he has difficulty in keep- how ing the lots mowed during the summer months, and it would be to his advantage to make use of them. Mr. Welborn stated that he still plans to construct the commer- cial building proposed earlier, but will select property which the City deems more appropriate for that purpose. Mr. Welborn advised the Commission that he is (Page Two. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning ane Zoning Commission,. 12/20/66.) lbw desirous of "A-3" Zoning, in order that he may construct an apartment complex on his lots; that his plans at this time are to construct sixteen (16) units. Mr. Hastings inquired if Mr. Robert Cald- well has presented his opinion in this Zoning Case. Mr. Weber advised that Mr. Caldwell will advised of this request, and a written opinion will be requested before the case is presented to the Euless City Council . Mr. Bullard advised that this Rezoning R-: • quest should be acted on in the immediate future, or it will be necessary that another Public Hearing be held. Mr. Welborn stated that there was no op- position to his request when presented at the Public Hearing before the City Counc: '. . Mr, Hastings made the motion to recommend approval or this Rezoning Request, subject to the approval of the City Land Planner. Mr. Robert Caldwell . Mr. Heyl seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hastings, Heyl and Tench Nays: None Chairman Heber declared the motion carried. II, COMMERCIAL PERMIT FOR DAIRY O.UEEM, HIGHWAY 183, WEST OF MARLENE DRIVE. City Inspector Jack Bullard presented a map, showing the location of the property and advised that there is one house in the area -- the house being located just East of the property for which this Com- mercial Permit is requested. Mr. Clyde Wilmott, owner of the ground, presented a letter from Mr. John L. Lewis, in which Mr. Lewis stated that he will give an easement across his property, down to the next manhole, in order for Mr. Wilmott to tie on for sewer service. Mr. Hastings inquired as to whether or not the City Engineers have studied the case and presented an opinion in th' case. Mr. Bullard stated that Mr. Wilmott will request that the Engineers study this plan after them Planning and Zoning Commission has acted on it. The City Inspector advised that this property is zoned "C" Com- mercial -- that he has reviewed the plans for the proposed structure, and that the building will be exactly like the Dairy Queen which Mr. Wilmott presently operates on Highway 183, and the building will be built by the same Contractor. Mr. Heyl commented that the buildings housing the Dairy Queens are usually good, well-planned structures. (Page Three) Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission. 12/20/66.) lir Mr. Heyl made the motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Commercial Permit, subject to the Engineer's recommendations. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Heyl , Hastings and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. 111 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST. r e_ziLdi._ Chairman Secr y fsm L