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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-01 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission September 1 , 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. , in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with Chairman Leonard Weber presiding. Other members present are listed, as follows : Messrs. Glenn Walker, Bill Tench, Dick Leggett and Harry Arth. (Absent: Messrs. Jack Cline and E. E. Keplinger) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors present are listed as follows : Messrs. Tommy Thompson, Don Wooldridge, W. R. Lawrence, Selser Pickett, Walter A. Elliott, Jr. , J. W. Murr and Bill Pasteur. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Leggett made the motion to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated August 4, 1970, as written. Mr. Arth seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Arth, Tench, Weber and Walker Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 287 (ZONING CASE 151) , PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SERVICE ROAD OF SPUR 350, NEAR ITS INTERCHANGE WITH 121 Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Bill Pasteur, who stated that he represents Mr. William Barron, owner of property in the Terrell Jasper Survey, located on the South Service Road of Spur 350, which was rezoned by the Euless City Council , with conditions subsequent. Mr. Pasteur advised that the property in question consists of 3.544 acres, which is zoned for commercial usage, and 2.595 acres, which is zoned for two family dwellings; that Mr. Barron purchased this property approximately one year ago and requests a twenty-four (24) month extension of time allowed for development of it. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) L Mr. Pasteur located the subject property on the City's Official Zoning Map, pointing out that property to the West has been zoned "C-2", Community Business District, and "R-3" Multiple-Family Dwell- ing District, and the adjacent tract on the East is zoned "C-2". In reply to a question from Chairman Weber, Mr. Pasteur advised that Mr. Barron is a well known apartment house builder and developer -- that he has only owned this particular property for a year and has done nothing toward the development of it. Mr. Pasteur reminded Members of the Commission that the freeway is not open at this time and development of this property is predicated on the opening of the freeway. Mr. Tench inquired as to how soon after completion of the highway Mr. Barron proposes to start development. Mr. Pasteur stated that a twenty-four month extension is requested -- that Mr. Barron considers this a safe estimate. In reply to questions from Members of the Commission concerning Mr. Barron's reasons for not having developed the property previously, Chairman Weber read a letter dated August 9, 1970, from Mr. Barron, as follows : "I am the owner of 10.8 acres in Euless, out of the Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract 861 . In 1966, you had zoned 3.544 acres of this property C Commercial under your Ordinance #287. Also, you zoned 2.595 acres A-2 duplex under the same ordinance number. The zoning granted was subject to certain conditions with a time limit on compliance. I recently purchased this property about a year ago and would herein like to request an extension of 24 months to comply with the conditions set out in the zoning ordinance. Tight money and the slow economic situation are the reasons for requesting the extension. I believe that within the next two years, I should be able to meet the conditions as required under the ordinance." Mr. Bullard advised that, at the time of the original zoning request, Messrs. Elliott and Moak submitted preliminary plans for duplexes, buffering the commercial property; however, their plans did not get off the ground. Members of the Commission discussed the possibility of granting an eighteen ( 18) month extension. Mr. Pasteur stated that an eighteen (18) month extension would expire approximately twelve (12) months after the freeway is opened -- that he is of the opinion this would be satisfactory; however, all Developers like to be on the safe side -- that he is sure Mr. Barron does not want to have to request another extension. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) Mr. Arth moved to recommend approval of a twenty-four (24) month extension of time applied to conditions subsequent incorporated in Ordinance No. 287 (Zoning Case No. 151) , as requested by Mr. William Barron. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Arth, Tench, Walker and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. III . APPROVAL OF ROUTE OF S.H. 360, NORTH OF S.H. 183 AS PRESENTED ON UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Bill Ratliff, City's Consulting Engi- neer, reported that a reply to his firm's requested route on Highway 360 had been received from Mr. Ernie Dean of the Regional Airport Board. Mr. Ratliff reminded Members that the City's request extended the highway northward, East of Harwood Old Dallas Road, and cut across the area originally indicated for a Stol Port on the Southwest edge of Big Bear Creek. Mr. Ratliff explained that the reply from the Airport Board was in the form of a revised land use plan of theirs -- that the Airport Board eliminated one of the North-South Stol Ports, but the clear zone for the one remaining Stol Port prohibits further relocation of the highway to the North. Mr. Ratliff pointed out the changes in the location of the highway and called attention to the elimination of the reverse curve which was shown on the original plan. Mr. Ratliff stated that the original map has been revised to indicate the route approved by the Airport Board and a few other minor changes. Members of the Commission discussed the changes indicated on the Updated Comprehensive Plan, and Mr. Ratliff advised that this plan has been presented to the City Council , which felt that the Air- port Board's revision of his firm's proposal was not objectionable. Mr. Ratliff stated that the proposed route for S.H. 360 should be presented to the State Highway Department, advising them that this route is agreeable to the City of Euless and that we understand it is agreeable to the Airport Board and that we will support this route in the Corridor Hearings. Mr. Ratliff reported that the Euless City Council took action, subject to the Planning and Zoning Commission's concurrence that this route is agreeable. In reply to a question concerning the Highway Department's approval , Mr. Ratliff stated that Mr. Bob Brown of the Texas Highway Department has said that the highway will be located where the City of Euless, the Airport Board and the City of Grapevine agree. Mr. Tench made the motion to report to the City Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission strongly concurs with the report of Mr. Bill Ratliff,for the overall better interest of Euless, on the re-routing of 360. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Walker, Leggett, Arth and Weber Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) IV. RECONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE 202, REQUEST FOR REZONING 6.293 ACRES IN J.E.FIELD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 540, FROM "R-1" TO "C-2", AND 7.717 ACRES FROM "R-1" TO "R-3" (LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN AND GLADE ROAD) Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Walter A. Elliott, who stated that a public hearing was held by this Board on Zoning Case 202 in April , 1970 -- that the case went on to the City Council ; however, all concerned parties were in agreement that the request for rezoning was premature, primarily because of insufficient information on the location of S.H. 360, and the request for rezoning was referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration at this time. Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. Selser Pickett, a representative for the purchaser of the subject property. Mr. Pickett pointed out the location of the property, and Members of the Commission discussed its location in relation to S.H. 360. In reply to a question from Mr. Arth, Mr. Bill Ratliff advised that the highway, as proposed at this time, is a greater distance from the subject property than was proposed at the time of public hearing. Mr. Tench recalled that the questionable overlay was produced at the time of the public hearing and read from the minutes of that meeting, dated April 7, 1970, as follows : "Mr. Tench advised that he has never seen this Altered Master Plan before and attempted to find out who had the authority to alter the Master Plan." Mr. Tench stated that apparently no one had any knowledge of where the overlay came from, at that time. Mr. Bullard produced the overlay in question and advised that it was made at the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission by Mr. Jack Dobbs, who is employed by the City of Euless -- that the overlay was taken from the Airport Plans to show the location of the Highway in relation to the Airport Plans. In reply to a question, Mr. Pickett stated that there are no immediate plans for the property -- that their contingencies would be - No. One, the Airport -- that the timing on the Airport is what they are looking at. Mr. Arth stated that, perhaps, this request is still premature, as what is done with 360 will not affect this property. Mr. Pickett stated that Glade Road will be an East-West thoroughfare. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) Mr. Ratliff advised that Glade Road will not enter the Airport, but will be a Collector Road between 360 and 121A -- that it will not be as major as Harwood and Cheek-Sparger. Mr. Ratliff ex- plained that recommendations for commercial zoning in this area were made as a service to the proposed area which was reserved for single family residences - not for service to Glade Road. Mr. Ratliff stated that it was their intent to provide service for the "R-1" District, without breaking it up with commercial zoning. In reply to a question concerning the reason for recommending commercial zoning for the Southwest corner of Glade Road and Main Street only, Mr. Ratliff replied that the shape of the tracts was the reason. Mr. Tench inquired concerning the pos- sibility of commercial developments along Cheek-Sparger Road, in the vicinity of the area designated on the Comprehensive Plan as a greenbelt. Mr. Ratliff reminded Mr. Tench that he had stated previously that requests for commercial zoning will come, and it is up to the Commission and Council to make the decisions. Chairman Weber stated that this Board has stated that it does not want Euless to become an apartment city -- that he is of the opinion the area to the North could be a fairly decent residential district. Mr. Pickett stated that his firm has al- ways buffered a commercial area, and fourteen (14) units per acre is recommended, which is a high quality apartment development. Mr. Leggett suggested that a Planned Development might be the answer in this case. Mr. Pickett stated that, in his opinion, because of the timing, it would be almost impossible for his firm to come up with a definite plan. Mr. Bill Lawrence stated that an office building is one thing the Developer had in mind for this site. Mr. Lawrence called attention to a fifty (50) foot dedicated road, which is not open at this time, but will extend from North Main to Field Doss Road (located South of the subject property) . Mr. Arth stated that, tonight, this Board voted to approve plans for the Master Plan -- that, in his opinion, it seems unusual that it would be voting on the basis of this highway, and it is also premature to be making a zoning change -- that the area in question is not really a natural commercial area; it is a pretty good distance from 360, is not on a major thoroughfare and is not in an area requiring commercial property. twir (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) Based on the preceding comments, Mr. Arth moved to recommend denial of the rezoning requested in Zoning Case 202. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Arth, Walker, Tench, Leggett and Weber Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. V. CONSIDERATION OF LOT REVISION, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 14 REVISED TO LOTS 1-R, 2-R, 3-R AND 6-R, BLOCK 14 (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNSET AND VINE)CEDAR HILL ESTATES Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Don Wooldridge, who advised that Lots 1 , 2 and 3, Block 14, Cedar Hill Estates are deep lots (199 Feet) , and he desires to reduce the depth to establish another lot across the rear--that the additional lot will face Sunset and will be seventy (70) feet wide and one hundred, eighty-five (185) feet deep. Members of the Council reviewed copies of the plat indicating the proposed revision. Mr. Leggett made the motion to recommend approval of the revision of Lots 1 , 2 and 3, Block 14 Cedar Hill Estates, to Lots 1-R, 2-R, 3-R and 6-R, Block 14, as requested. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Tench, Arth, Walker and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VI . APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 167, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE 205, REQUEST FOR RE- ZONING 2.0585 ACRES IN THE T. JASPER SURVEY, FROM "R-1" TO "C-2" Mr. Tench made the motion to approve Resolution No. 167, setting September 15, 1970, as the date for Public Hearing to consider Mr. Bill Pasteur's request for rezoning 2.0585 acres of land ter (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, September 1 , 1970) situated in the T. Jasper Survey, Abstract 861 , from "R-1" Single Family Dwell- ing District to "C-2" Community Business District. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Leggett, Arth, Walker and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Property located on the South Service Road of Spur 350 near its interchange with 121) VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm