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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-07 Minutes Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 7 , 1969 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Leonard Weber at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall . Other members present are listed , as follows: Messers. Jack Browne , Harry Arth , Bill Tench and Richard Leggett. (Mr. E. E. Keplinger arrived later in the evening.) (Mr. Jack Cline was absent because of business matters.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed , as follows: Messers . Ivan Gregory, Walter A . Elliott , Jr. , 0. 0. Whitley, George Nokes and Jim Dowell ; Reverend R. T. Robertson and Ms. Virginia R. Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Bill Tench moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated August 19, 1969, as written. Mr. Arth se- conded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messers. Tench , Arth , Browne and Leggett Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried . II . PUBLIC HEARING‘ ZONING CASE NO. 195, REQUEST OF REVEREND R. T. ROBERTSON, REPRESENTING SHEPPARD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR REZONING LOTS 20R, 21R, 22 AND 3, BLOCK A, SHEPPARD ADDITION, FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT Chairman Weber opened the Public Hear- ing on Zoning Case 195 and recognized Reverend R. T. Robertson, who stated that the congregation of Sheppard Drive Baptist Church voted , in Conference on September 10 , 1969, to request the rezoning of Lots 20R, 21R, 22 and 23, Block A , Sheppard Addition , from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-1" Neighborhood Business District. Reverend Robertson stated that the purpose of this request is to properly zone (Paqe Two, Minutes of regular meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 7, 1969.) the property for operation of a Day Nursery and Kindergarten at this lo- cation. Reverend Robertson advised that the property must be properly zoned , in order to obtain a State License for the operation. Chairman Weber inquired if owners of the property propose to construct facilities for this business operation. Reverend Robertson replied that they propose to use the existing structure , advising that the church auditor- ium covers the majority of Lots 20R, 21R and 22 -- that a pipeline crosses Lot 23, prohibiting construction of a building on that lot; therefore, the remainder of the property is used for a parking lot. Chairman Weber asked if there is a specific reason for having requested "C-1" zoning of the property. Reverend Robertson replied that he was under the impression "C-1" zoning would be required . Chairman Weber commented that adjacent properties (situated in the same block) were recently rezoned "R-3", Multiple Family Dwelling District , by Euless City Council . (Mr. E. E. Keplinger arrived at 8: 10 P. M.) In a discussion, it was determined that an operation of this nature is permitted within an R-3 Zoning District. Chairman Weber asked Reverend Robertson if he and his associates would be satisfied with "R-3" zoning, rather than "C-1" zoning which was originally requested . Reverend Robertson replied that , at some future date, the Church may desire to lease its building to an individual -- that they would like to avoid rezoning the property again and are of the opinion "C-1" classification would meet all future needs. The City Inspector stated that anyone can operate this type of business under R-3 zoning. Mr. 0. 0. Whitley stated that, possibly, at some future date one of the Church members may desire to take the school and operate it on a percentage basis. Mr. Whitley asked if this would be permitted under R-3 zoning. Mr. Tench replied affirmatively. Mr. Whitley advised that the State of Texas requires that the property be properly zoned before a license will be issued -- that the State originally requested some type of commercial zoning. (Page Three, Minutes of regular meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 7, 1969.) In a discussion, it was determined that the State of Texas will only require that the property is zoned to comply with the City's zoning regulations. Chairman Weber called for other who wished to speak in behalf of this rezoning request. There being none, the Chairman called for opponents. There was no one present to speak in opposition; therefore, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Tench moved to recommend approval of the rezoning of Lots 20R, 21R, 22 and 23, Block A , Sheppard Addition, from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R-3" Multiple Family Dwell- ing District , rather than from "R-1" to "C-1" Neighborhood Business Dis- trict (original request was for "C-1" Neighborhood Business District) . Mr. Arth seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Tench , Arth, Browne , Keplinger and Leggett Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. III . RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CITY OF EULESS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 347 Mr. Tench moved to recommend to the Euless City Council the deletion of Permissive Districts as follows: R-3, C-1 and C-2 , as listed under Item number 14, Day Nursery or Kindergarten, Section 7-1002, Specific Use Schedule , Page 36, City of Euless Zoning Ordinance No. 347. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Tench , Leggett , Browne and Keplinger Nays: Mr. Arth Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. PLAT APPROVAL FOR HARWOOD PLAZA, SECOND INSTALLMENT, MR. GEORGE NOKES (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HARWOOD ROAD AND F. M. 157) Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, who introduced Mr. George Nokes, owner of Harwood Plaza Addition. (Page Four Minutes of regular meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 7, 1969.) Mr. Elliott advised that the property in question was purchased by Mr. Nokes after the Final Plat for Harwood Plaza (on which the Gibson 's Store is located) was approved by the City Council . Mr. Elliott stated that the property in question lies South of, and adjacent to, the original tract , and Mr. Nokes proposes to tie the two tracts together into one addition consisting of approximately eight (8) acres. Mr. Elliott stated that water and sewer lines were installed under the first increment -- that the water line existed and the property owner paid his pro rata share for sewer lines which were extended from the Medical and Dental Arts Center. Mr. Elliott stated that one water line must be added to assure adequate fire protec- tion -- that plans were presented to the City's Consulting Engineers and approved , with exception of one error which will be corrected. Mr. Elliott explained that he erroneously indicated a storm sewer structure as existing, when it actually is proposed for construction by Mr. Nokes. Mr. Elliott advised that Mr. Nokes requests approval of the plat , as submitted , in order to construct one fine complex at Harwood and Highway 157. A discussion of curb and gutter and sidewalks followed, and Mr. Bullard advised that all plans must call for sidewalks -- that permission for installation of curb and gutter along Highway 1S7 was previously denied by the State of Texas; however, the City of Euless proposes to appeal to the State for further consideration. Chairman Weber stated that the plat in question has been reviewed by the City's Consulting Engineers -- that they found no objections other than the error showing an existing storm sewer which is to be constructed by Mr. Nokes. In reply to a question from Mr. Browne, Mr. Nokes advised that a food store is proposed for Tract 7, next to Gibsons -- that the buildings housing the businesses will have a common front , but they will be two separate operations, Mr. Bullard advised that a fire wall will be required between the two business operations. Mr. Browne moved to recommend approval of the Final\ Plat for Harwood Plaza , Second Installment . Mr. Keplinger seconded the' motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers . Browne , Keplinger , Leggett , Arth and Tench Nays: None atilkr Chairman Weber declared the motion carried . , (Page Five Minutes of regular meeting Plannin. and Zonin. Commission, October 7 , 1969. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm