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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-21 Minutes Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 21 , 1969 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. Other members present are listed , as follows: Messers. Richard Leggett, Bill Tench and Jack Cline. (Absent: Messers. E. E. Keplinger, Harry Arth and Leonard Weber, Chairman) Also present were City Inspector Jock Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed , as follows: Messers. Ivan Gregory, Jr. , Walter A . Elliott , Ran Holman and Bill Ratliff , Consulting Engineer for the City of Euless. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated October 7 , 1969, as written. Mr. Leggett se- conded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Tench , Leggett , Cline and Browne ' Nays: None Vice Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . II . FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION, (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SEE CORRECTION CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX) F>Pe.iJ4'L V!ce-Chairman-Webe recognized Mr. Ran Holman, who stated that he represents the Developer of Cripple Creek Addition, for which Final Plat Approval is requested. Members of the Commission reviewed a letter dated October 20 , 1969, from the City's Consulting Engineers . Mr. Holman referred to paragraph four (4) of the letter concerning drainage. Mr. Bullard explained that the Con- sulting Engineers were concerned that, should Tract 1 , Cripple Creek Addition be sold , no provision would be made for surface drainage. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 21 , 1969) Mr. Holman advised that , with the City's permission, the Developer proposes to furnish a drainage easement -,- that he would like to change the wording indicated on the plans from "Utility Easement" to "Drainage Easement". Mr. Elliott advised that he prefers to discuss the recommendations from the City's Consulting Engineers in the order in which they appear in the letter and read and commented , as follows: "(1) It is understood that building plans will include 4-foot sidewalks adjacent to Ector Drive and Spur 350." Mr. Elliott commented that the Developer is agreeable , and it is recognized that development of this project in- cludes construction of 4-foot sidewalks adjacent to Ector prive and Spur 350. Mr. Elliott stated that he would like to see the City comply with the same requirements on the West side of Ector and along Spur 350 -- that sidewalks are needed on both sides of the street to take care of the children traveling to the elementary school located in this vicinity. "(2) A ten-foot easement should be provided for the water line shown transversing Tracts 1 and 3 North and South." Concerning this comment from the Con- sulting Engineers, Mr. Elliott advised that a ten foot easement is indicated on the plans -- that it was not indicated at the time plans were reviewed by the City's Engineers . Mr. Elliott stated that the Developer wants to dedicate this as a ten (10) foot water easement and parallel Tract 4 with another five (5) foot easement , making a fifteen (15) foot easement which will be called a Water and Drainage Easement. In reply to a question from Mr, Tench, Mr. Elliott advised that a Utility Easement is dedicated for use for water, gas , sewer, electricity and telephone lines -- and should plans be revised, all of the firms offering these services would have to re- lease the easement. Mr. Elliott explained that Developers of the subject addition are not certain of development plans and if the proposed ease- ment is dedicated as a water line easement, the City of Euless will control the easement; therefore, the City alone can grant permission to move the easement , if the need should arise. "(3) Our analysis of the Euless water system indicates the water line in Ector Drive should be looped both to the crossing at Himes and to the crossing at Sheppard. We would leave to the City Council the determination of financial responsibility for these two lines." Mr. Elliott reminded Members of the Commission that the possibility of this recommendation was discussed with the City Council previously; however, it was not determined whether the City or the Developer should bear the expense . (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission) October 21 , 1969) "(4) The plans indicate a 36-inch storm drain stubbed out at Spur 350 to serve Tract 3. No easement is shown across Tract 1 for this service. Tract 1 could be developed and sold so that the drainage from Tract 3 could not be carried to this pipe . We feel provision for this drain- age pickup should be provided at this time as the volume of water (53.5cfs) is substantial ." Mr. Elliott explained that this recom- mendation was discussed by Mr. Holman earlier in the meeting. "(5) It is our understanding from Mr. Walter Elliott that the major drainage to the east of this property is on School property, not in a public right-of-way. We have not recommended improvement of this channel since maintenance and ownership of that facility now lies with the School District ." Mr. Elliott commented that the major drainage in the area flows along the school 's property, adjacent to the football field , and across to the south property line. Mr. Elliott stated that the Developer proposes to install adequate storm sewers and headwalls , in order to keep the drainage underground , and a forty-two (42) inch storm sewer line will be extended to the Texas Highway Department 's drainage structures. Mr. Elliott advised that these plans are not shown on the plans at this time , but will be added . "(6) As discussed in our letter of July 15, the City plans a street to the east from Ector along the North boundary of this property. We would suggest that if such a street is to ever be possible, it should be provided for at this time. We have, for some time, felt that such a street is highly desirable from a traffic circulation standpoint and recommend its construction." Mr. Holman asked how the proposed street is to extend to the East. Mr. Ratliff stated that he does not know how it will go -- that his firm has plans for extending the street (Municipal Way) from Ector to Highway 157, avoiding the pipeline in that area -- that, in his opinion, the biggest problem in extending the street to the East is the campus of Euless Junior High School -- that School Of- ficials have indicated that this campus is already too small and that they could not release any more property at this time. Mr. Ratliff commented that he does not know the answer to the problem, but he felt it was his duty to point out the need . Mr. Holman stated that , in his opinion, everyone agrees that there is a need for the street; however, if it can- not be extended through the school property, he cannot see that the street would benefit anybody. Mr. Ratliff stated that he is not going to say that it would benefit anybody under those conditions. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission October 21 . 169) Mr. Holman asked how this matter can be resolved . The City Inspector advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission should make a recommendation concerning the matter. A lengthy discussion followed concern- ing the anticipated problem for extending the street to the East. Vice Chairman Browne expressed concern regarding the necessity for crossing Sinclair Oil Company's lines. Mr. Ratliff commented that he cannot see that extending the street would do any good , if it cannot be extended across the school property, and Mr. Holman agreed with the statement. Mr. Elliott stated that, in his opinion, if there is no possible way of acquiring right-of-way through the school property at least to Himes , the street would serve no purpose in extending through the subject addition; however, if right-of-way is acquired to Himes , he considers it would be a functional type street and he does not feel that the Developer of Cripple Creek Addition would object. Mr. Holman advised that the Developer would be agreeable to construct his portion of the street , if the City Manager can obtain a definite commitment for right-of-way and participation for a functional street or if the City will get the street through. Mr. Elliott stated that he is of the opinion the School Officials should be encouraged to help extend Municipal Way to Highway 157 -- that he had been led to believe the street would be extended when funds were obtained from property owners along the south side of the proposed street; however, he is of the opinion that money has been provided and now the problem is lack of participation from the School District. Mr. Leggett moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Cripple Creek Addition subject to the following stipulations: 1 . Compliance with the six (6) recommendations contained in the letter dated October 20, 1969, from the City's Consulting Engineers; 2. Further study by the Euless City Council concerning the ex- tension of a street along the North end of Tract 3, Cripple Creek Addition, through to North Main Street; and 3. That the ten (10) foot easement on Tract 3 be designated as a Water Easement, and the ten (10) foot easement on Tract 1 be increased to a fifteen (15) foot easement, which shall be designated as a Water and Drainage Easement. (Pa•e Five Resular Meetin. Planni • and Zonin• Commission October 21 1 •6• k., Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Leggett , Tench , Cline and Browne Nays: None Vice Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . III . PLAT REVISION, LOT A , TRACT 12, RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION, (ANIMAL HOSPITAL LOCATED AT 1400 NORTH MAIN STREET) Chairman Browne recognized Mr. Tommy Thompson, Registered Surveyor, who stated that Lot A , Tract 12, Ray Shelton Subdivision was platted several months ago and, due to a mis- understanding, it was platted fifteen (15) feet short in depth. Mr. Thompson advised that he should have allowed fifteen (15) feet for neces' sary right-of-way for widening North Main Street; however, he failed to do so and without that fifteen (15) feet , Lot A is inadequate for the proposed development. Mr. Thompson stated , further, that all ptilities are in, and it is just a matter of adding fifteen (15) feet to the depth of the lot. In reply to a question, Mr. Thompson advised the Developers also own the property to be added to Lot A , so there is no problem in that respect. Mr. Cline moved to approve the re- vision of Lot A , Tract 12 , Ray Shelton Subdivision, as requested. Mr, Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Cline , Leggett , Tench and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8;50 P, M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm