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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-05 J (104 — Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 5, 1970 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P. M, in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall , with Vice Chairman Jack Browne presiding. Members present are listed, as follows: Messrs. Jack Browne, Bill Tench and Richard Leggett. (Absent: Chairman Leonard Weber, Messrs, Harry Arth, Jack Cline and E. E. Keplinger.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Messrs. Larry Showalter, Denny Holman, Larry Lacy, Art Barnes and Walter A. Elliott. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench moved to apprpve minutes of the regular meeting dated April 21 , 1970, as written. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Leggett and Browne Nays : None Vice Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 203, REQUEST OF MR. ROBERT S. FOLSOM FOR REZONING LOT 17, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 17 THROUGH 31 , BLOCK 2, SOTOGRANDt NO. 2, 'FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Vice Chairman Browne recognized Mr. Arthur Lir a (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, MaX 5, 1970) Barnes, representing Mr. Robert S. Folsom, who introduced other visitors present as representatives for Mr. Folsom. Mr. Barnes presented a drawing of the Sotogrande Development, pointing out areas which are developed at this time. Mr. Barnes advised that Mr. Folsom petitioned for rezoning of Lot 17, Block 1 and Lots 17 through 31 , Block 2, Sotogrande No. 2, from "R-2" Two Family Dwell- ing District to "PD" Planned Development District -- that he proposes the construction of sixty-four (64) Town Houses on the site, should this rezoning request be granted. Mr. Barnes advised that recreational facilities for Sotogrande Development include eight (8) lighted tennis courts, a Clubhouse and swimming pool , which should be open by June 1 , 1970, and a golf course, which should be completed by July 1 , 1970. Mr. Barnes stated that he and his associates are of the opinion the proposed Town Houses will be of benefit to the area -- that Mr. Folsom has a similar development in Walnut Square located in the City of Dallas, which has been well accepted. Colored slides, showing both interior and exterior of Town Houses situated in Walnut Square, were presented for review of Members of the Commission. Mr. Barnes pointed out that two covered carports are proposed for each unit and a fence will be erected across the back to screen off the residential area. In reply to a question from Vice Chairman Browne, Mr. Barnes advised that, in the Walnut Square Project, a six foot wooden fence was constructed across the rear of the development, and the fence in the front area is constructed of a combination of wood and stucco. Mr. Barnes advised that each unit will have a front yard and a small patio in the rear. Mr. Larry Lacy, Architect for the project, advised that driveway and parking facilities will be located at the rear of the Town House Development -- that the structures will be 1 stories, with bedroom and bath on the second level . Mr. Lacy presented a drawing indicating a proposed floor plan and advised that the Town Houses proposed by Mr. Folsom will be the same, except they will be on a larger scale. He stated that the lots are twenty-four (24) feet wide. Mr. Barnes advised that two and three bedroom units are proposed, and they will rent for $300.00 to $350.00 a month. L ift‘ (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, May 5, 1970) A discussion of density revealed that sixty- four (64) Town Houses on five and one-half (51) acres would create a density of approximately eleven and one-half (111) per acre. Mr. Barnes advised that Mr. Folsom would not construct anything which would down-grade the surrounding area -- that a great deal of money is invested in the Sotogrande Development and it will be quite sometime before anything is realized out of the project -- that Mr. Folsom and his associates have great confidence in the City of Euless and in the future of this area. Vice Chairman Browne asked if there were others desiring to speak in favor of this requested zoning. There being no one, Vice Chairman Browne called for opponents. There was no opposition to this rezoning request, and the Public Hearing was closed. In reply to a question from Vice Chairman Browne, Mr. Bullard advised that plans indicate adequate parking facilities, and everything presented appears to meet the City's requirements. Mr. Tench moved to recommend approval of the request of Mr. Robert S. Folsom for rezoning Lot 17, Block 1 and Lots 17 through 31 , Block 2, Sotogrande No. 2, from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development District (Zoning Case No. 203) . Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Leggett and Browne Nays: None Vice Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. III . APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 165, CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO, 204, REQUEST OF MR. GENE WELCH FOR REZONING 4.4 ACRES FROM "R-1 " SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND 6. 18 ACRES FROM "R-1 " TO "R-3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT Vice Chairman Browne advised that Mr. Gene Welch has petitioned the City of Euless (Zoning Case No. 204) for rezoning two tracts located in the T. A. Cash and T. Jasper Surveys, as follows: 4.4 L time (Page Four_, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Ma 5 1.70) acres, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District, and 6. 18 acres', from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-3" Multiple Family Dwelling District. (Property located on south service road of Spur 350 approximately twelve hundred (1200) feet east of the Bedford-Euless City limit line) . A brief discussion determined that properties located west of the tracts in question are zoned "C-2" and "R-3" and property located to the east is zoned "C-2" with a small area being zoned "R-2" -- that Wilshire Addition is south of the tract for which "R-3" zoning is requested. Mr. Leggett moved to approve Resolution No. 165, setting May 19, 1970, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 204. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Tench and Browne Nays: None Vice Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm; i l