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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 19, 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:07 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall with Chairman Leonard Weber presiding. Other members present are listed, as follows : Messrs. Bill Tench, Jack Cline and Richard Leggett. (Absent: Messrs. Harry Arth, Jack Browne and E. E. Keplinger.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. . VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Messrs. Easy Jernigan, Walter A. Elliott, Jr. , John W. Chism, Gene Welch, John M. Seeligson and Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Blakely. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING. MAY 5, 1970 Mr. Tench moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated May 5, 1970, as written. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Leggett and Cline Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING. ZONING CASE NO. 204 REQUEST OF MR, GENE WELCH FOR REZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, 4.4 ACRES TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND 6. 18 ACRES TO "R-3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (PROPERTY SITUATED IN T. A. CASH AND T. JASPER SURVEYS, LOCATED ON SPUR 350, 1500 FEET EAST OF CITY LIMITS LINE. Chairman Weber opened the Public Hearing (Mow (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, May 19, 1970) on Zoning Case No. 204, to consider the request of Mr. Gene Welch for rezoning properties situated in the T. A. Cash and T. Jasper Surveys, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District for 4.4 acres and "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District for 6. 18 acres. Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Welch, who presented location maps for review by members of the Commission. Mr. Welch also presented an aerial photograph of the area and a map indicating the location of the property in relation to Spur 350, S. H. 121 and the proposed extension of Westpark Way. Mr. Welch advised that his request is for the continuation of existing zoning in the area and pointed out that adjacent properties along Spur 350 are zoned for commercial useage and are buffered by either Multi-Family Zoning or Two-Family Zoning, which is considered good zoning. Mr. Welch stated that he considers the proposed zoning proper along this major thoroughfare, which is scheduled for completion next year, and, in his opinion, the proposed zoning would be advantageous to the City from the tax standpoint. Mr. Tench asked what type of business is planned for the area proposed for commercial useage. Mr. Welch replied that the tract is under contract to be sold at this time -- that the owner is working in conjunction with owners of property to the west -- that they are negotiating for a motel , which probably will extend across the width of the commercial tracts, along Spur 350. Mr. Leggett inquired if streets will be extended through the Wilshire area. Mr. Welch replied that, to his knowledge, they are not proposed at this time -- that he has heard talk of extending Canyon Ridge through to the north; however, he is not sure that owners of lots which have been platted would permit the extension of this street -- that two streets are proposed eastward from Westpark Way. Chairman Weber advised that five (5) letters were received concerning this proposed zoning, and read each of the letters, as follows: "As owners of property within 200 feet of the tract of land designated as Zoning Case No. 204, we would like to state that we are in favor of the zoning change. R. J. Jernigan Estate /s/ Easy Jernigan and Laurence W. Jernigan" Cr„ (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, May 19, 1970) "I am a property owner and I am in favor of the zoning as presented. /s/ James A. Lucas, Executor of the Estate of R. Lindley Lucas" "The subject property is immediately adjacent to the 9.95 acres which I presently own and is occupied by the Methodist Church. I wish to go on public record as favoring the zoning as proposed by the applicant as I do not feel that it will be at all detrimental to the development I plan on my property. Yours very truly, /s/ Harry B. Hunsicker" "I have been notified of a zoning request on approximately a ten acre tract of land on the south side of Spur 350 in Euless. I am familiar with the zoning request and own the ten acres adjacent to and immediately east of the subject property. I am in favor of the zoning as set out in the request, and feel this would be typical of the development occurring along most of the major freeways throughout the Dallas- Fort Worth area. Sincerely, William Barron Investments /s/ William Barron" "We, as property owners located in Wilshire Village of the City of Euless and adjacent to subject property for zoning, wish to express that we are in favor of the proposed zoning. Yours truly, /s/ Walter A. Elliott, Jr. and David C. Moak" Chairman Weber called for proponents in this zoning request. There being none, opponents were called for. There were none, (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, May 19, 1970) and the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Cline moved to recommend approval of Mr. Gene Welch's request for rezoning properties situated in the T. A. Cash and T. Jasper Surveys, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District for 4.4 acres and "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District for 6.18 acres. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Cline, Leggett and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. III . FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK ADDITION Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, who introduced Mr. John Chism, President of First National Bank of Euless. Mr. Elliott advised that First National Bank Addition is located at the intersection of S.H. 183 and F.M. 157 -- that the new bank building is proposed for Lot 1 of Tract A and an office building complex is proposed for Lot 2. Mr. Elliott stated that utilities have been extended to adjacent properties, and the developers are aware that their pro rata share of the cost must be paid. Mr. Elliott stated further that Developers have applied to the Texas Highway Department concerning permits for entrances, sidewalks, curb and gutter -- that the Highway Department representatives seem to be in favor of what is proposed, however, permits have not been issued at this time. In reply to a question, the City Inspector advised that water and sewer facilities are existing and other improvements to be situated within the highway right-of-way, will be controlled by the Texas Highway Department. Mr. Elliott stated that Fire Codes and all City requirements will be met -- that both buildings will be single story structures which are compatible in architecture. Mr. Tench moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat for First National Bank Addition, as presented. Mr. Cline seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: , (Pa•e Five Resular Meetin• of the Plannin. and Zonin. Commission. Ma 19, 1970 Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Cline and Leggett Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. REVISION OF LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, BLOCK 7, OAK FOREST ADDITION Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Raleigh Blakely, representing Raldon Corporation. Mr. Blakely stated that Raldon Corporation recently purchased the subject property from Bob Bransford and are attempting to up-grade the subdivision, building larger homes than were proposed by the previous owner. Mr. Blakely advised that Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Block 7 will not accommodate the structures which are proposed -- that the plat indicates a side yard setback of 25 feet for each of the corner lots (Lots 4 and 8) , and he is present to request that this side yard setback be decreased to fifteen (15) feet, allowing for the adjustment of lot lines on Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Block 7. Mr. Blakely stated that all structures on subject property will face Cedar Ridge Terrace -- that no utilities are involved -- that utilities are in and streets are developed. In reply to a question, the City Inspector stated that recommendations from the City 's Consulting Engineer were not necessary in this case, that there is no engineering involved; and the request- ed change is in accordance with the side yard setback requirements in the City Ordinance. Mr. Leggett moved to recommend approval of the revision of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Block 7, Oak Forest Addition, as requested. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Leggett, Tench and Cline Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Pase Six Re•u1a,r Meetin. of the Plannin• and Zonis?. Commission Ma 16 , 1970 V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm;i 1