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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-06 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission December 6, 1966 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission was called to order at 7:30 P. M. , by Chairman Len Weber, in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall . The following members were present: Messrs. Bill Tench, Bert Heyl , Paul Gates, Don Hastings and Chairman Weber. Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard, Recording Secretary Mrs. Florence Murr and Mr. D. F. Pittman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Weber suggested that the Conmissif.' dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, dated November 1 , 1966 -- all of the members having copies before them, and called for a motion per- taining to the approval of those minutes. Mr. Hey! made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 1 , 1966, as written. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hey) , Gates and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO 44. MR. D. F. PITTMAN - Chairman Weber invited Mr. D. F. Pittman t.. come before the Commission, advising them of all of the details pertaining to his request for a Commercial Permit. Mr. Pittman stated that he is desirous of obtaining a Commercial Permit, in order that he may expand his business by con- structing a number of Kitchen Units, to be made a part of the 183 Motel , which he now owns and operates -- said motel being located on Highway 183. Mr. Pittman presented plans and elevations, stating that the proposed units will be located directly West of the units now in existence. Mr. Pittman advised the Commission that the proposed units will extend approximately 460 ft. from Highway 183 and that the deepest portion of the tract of land is approximately 465 ft. (Mr. Hastings arrived at 7:35 P. M.) Mr. Pittman stated that this property ha., previously been zoned "C" Commercial , and that he is very anxious to obtain the permit requested, as he would like to begin construction next week. Ae,,, After a study of the City Zoning Map, it was determined that a portion of Mr. Pittman's property is zoned "C" CoTmercir1 , but that approximately 165 ft. has never been zoned -- that the last Commercial Penult issued to Mr. Pittman, which was for the expanding of Motel 183, had been issuF:d in (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, 12/6/66.) error -- the Planning and Zoning Commission, nor Mr. Pittman, having been aware that the property was improperly zoned. Mr. Tench stated that, in his opinion, the only logical solution is to have the property rezoned before proceeding with Mr. Pittman's request for a Commercial Permit. Mr. Pittman stated that it would be a great inconvenience to him to have to go through the usual procedure for rezoning the property -- that had he been made aware of this problem sooner, he would have de- layed plans to start construction. The City Inspector stated that he is in sympathy with Mr. Pittman, realizing that a delay would be a determent to him and feeling that he should have noticed the zoning discrepancy when Mr. Pittman first presented his request at City Hall and that he and the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion were in error in issuing a Commercial Permit previously. Mr. Bullard stated that he was anxious to expedite the matter and he would suggest that, possibly, the Commission might approve a Temporary Permit, providing that Mr. Pittman apply for the rezoning of this property. Mr. Heyl made the motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission okay a Building Permit, providing Mr. Pittman has the proper- ty zoned Commercial . The City Inspector stated that, in his opinion, there will be no objection from the surrounding property owners, to this rezoning, due to the fact that all of the surrounding property has previously been zoned "C" Commercial ---- that there is only one way that a permit can be obtained, without rezoning the property -- that way being through the Zoning Board of Ad- justments. Mr. Weber informed Mr. Pittman that the Planning and Zoning Commission does not object to this zoning, nor to the permit, but that the Commission has ordinances which it must follow. After lenghthy discussion, Mr. Gates made the motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission : we the Commercial Permit, subject to thD following: 1 . That Mr. Pittman first go before ti-ea %:or,i ng Board of Adjustments for a Temporary Building Permit. 2, That Mr. Pittman proceed, at once , t ' itiate the necessary request for rezoning. Mr. Tench commented that Mr. Pittman must realize that this will be done at his own risk. Mr. Heyl stated that he wi sA&(to wi thdra‘.; the motion which he made previously and to second the motion made by Mr. Gates. The vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Heyl , Gates and Tench Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Hastings Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. 4 (Page Three. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission. 12/6/66.) 4610 Mr. Pittman requested information as to the procedure necessary in going before the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Mr. Bullard advised Mr. Pittman of the customary procedure, stating that the hearing could be held approximately fifteen (15) days after the procedure has been started -- that Mr. Pittman must decide if he wishes to go before the Board of Adjustments at this time or initiate regular procedure for rezoning his property. Mr. Pittman stated that he does not want to wait ninety (90) days, which is the approximate time involved in rezoning property. Mr. Bullard advised that if the case is started tomorrow (December 7, 1966) the tentative date of the hearing will be January 3, 1967. It was pointed out that City Ordinances are not set up for or against any one or two people, but for everyone, and everyone connected with the City is supposed to follow the ordinances that have been set up for them to follow; that ordinances are for everyone's protection and must be fol- lowed, or there is no point in having them. Mr. Bullard stated that it was an over- sight, when the permit to "add-on" to Motel 183 was granted -- that this zoning problem should have been discovered at that time. After further discussion, Mr. Pittman thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their time and consideration. II . ELECTION OF SECRETARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chairman Weber reminded the Members of the Commission that Mr. Paul Gates has been serving as Temporary Secretary, following the resignation of Mr. LaVern Lee and asked for nominations from the floor, for someone to servo permanently in that capacity. Mr. Heyl mad;: the motion that Mr. Gates be elected by acclamation to serve as Secretary to the !'fanning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hastings °seconded the motion, and the vote is Ayes: Messrs. Has*j: ic, Tench and Hcva N�vs: Mr. Gates Chairman Wcbc�• declared the +03i:iun carried. ADJOURNMENT The iicetiny cijourned at 3:30 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm