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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-18 K Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission March 18, 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. Members present are listed as follows : Doctor Richard Lande , Messrs . Bill Tench and Browne . (Doctor Harold Hall arrived later in the evening.) Absent: Mr. Leonard Weber . Recording Secretary Florence Murr was also present. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs William C . Pannell , Attorney representing Messrs . John L. Lewis and Hunter McLean, Everett L. Bauer, Walter A . Elliott, Jr . and Harold Co phe r. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting dated March 4, 1969, were approved as written. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL BAUER ADDITION, TRACTS 1 AND 2, MR. EVERETT BAUER, DEVELOPER (LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 183 APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF WILSHIRE DRIVE AT DEBRA DRIVE Chairman Browne recognized Mr. Walter A . Elliott , engineer for Mr. Everett Bauer, who requests preliminary plat approval for Bauer Addition, Tracts 1 and 2 . Mr. Elliott reminded Members of the Commission that this preliminary plat was discussed at the previous meeting on March 4, 1969; however , upon presentation of a letter from the City's Consulting Engineer concerning the proposed addition , Mr. Bauer requested that his request be tabled , pending further study. Mr. Elliott advised that Messrs . John L. Lewis and Hunter McLean presently own both tracts in question; however, they are in the process of selling Tract 2 to Mr. Everett Bauer, who pro- poses to proceed with the development of his property upon approval by the City. Mr. Elliott stated that in the design of this subdivision, the Developer anticipated that the street (Debra) would be extended south to Highway 183 -- that plans were presented and discussed at the previous meeting, and the Developer is desirous of a recommendation from the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission at this time . (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commissi )n, March 18, 1969.) Chairman Browne inquired if the plans , at this point , include the extension of the proposed street (Debra Drive) . Mr. Elliott replied affirmatively -- that no change has been made in the preliminary plat , as presented at the previous meeting. (Doctor Hall arrived at 8: 10 P. M.) Chairman Browne referred to the letter dated February 29, 1969, from the City's Consulting Engineer, which was reviewed at the previous meeting and which states as follows: "1 . We would recommend the construction of curb and gutter in Highway 183 frontage and any necessary underground drainage facilities which are necessary for this improvement. 2 . The extension of Debra Drive into Highway 183 is of con- siderable concern . We feel there would be a strong tendency to use this street as a secondary thoroughfare if the outlet is provided . Obviously the street pattern would not anticipate through traffic on Debra and we are of the opinion that through traffic would be undesirable." Mr. Browne asked if the Developer is in agreement with paragraph one of this letter. Mr. Elliott replied negatively, stating that his answer is based on the fact that this improvement is under the jurisdiction of the State Highway Department . Mr . Elliott stated that this matter will be presented to the Highway Department at a future date; however, he considers it would be premature at this time . Chairman Browne asked if additional information concerning the Engineer's recommendation has been furnished to the City of Euless. Mrs. Murr advised that, to her knowledge, a letter addressed to Mayor Fuller from Mr. William Hunter McLean, was the only additional information concerning this matter. Chairman Browne commented that it is up to this Board to make a recommendation in this matter; however, it is difficult without knowing the Engineer's reasons for opposing the extension of Debra Drive. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Bauer wants to do what is good for the community and, in his opinion, the Planning and Zoning Commission should weigh the evidence and make a recommendation which Cow will be good for the community. Doctor Hall asked if Knowlton-Ratliff- English , the City's Consulting Engineers , were serving in that capacity in 1962, when Debra Drive was originally stubbed out . (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, March 18, 1969.) Mr. Elliott replied negatively, stating that, in his opinion, the extension of Debra Drive was anticipated at some future date, when it was stubbed , and this is merely a difference of opinion. He advised that the proposed extension does line up with a cross- over on Highway 183. Chairman Browne referred to a letter dated March 11 , 1969, addressed to Mayor Fuller from Mr . William Hunter McLean, which states that Messrs . McLean and Lewis request the extension of Debra Drive . (This letter was previously reviewed by Members of the Commission and is made a part of these minutes .) Mr. William C . Pannell stated that he represents Messrs . McLean and Lewis , who are desirous of approval of the Preliminary Plat for Bauer Addition, as presented . Mr . Pannell advised that Messrs . McLean and Lewis have owned the property in question since 1955 -- that , in 1962 , when Oakwood Terrace North was platted , Messrs . McLean and Lewis were advised that the City wanted them to open Debra Drive to Highway 183. At that time , Messrs . McLean and Lewis had no definite plans for the tracts in question; however, they gave their assurance that access would be allowed . Mr. Pannell stated , further , that part of the consideration in the transaction for sale of Tract 2 to Mr. Bauer was the construction of this street -- that the contract and consideration will have to be revised if this street is not installed . Mr. Pannell stated that he is aware this Board must determine whether or not this is a good plan -- that he is of the opinion the objection is that , possibly, extension of Debra would create a thoroughfare . Mr. Pannell commented that Debra is not a straight street; therefore he does not consider that it will carry a lot of traffic . Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Bauer Addition, Tracts 1 and 2 , and to further recommend that the letter dated March 11 , 1969, addressed to Mayor W. G. Fuller from Mr. William Hunter McLean be entered as an exhibit to this motion for approval . Doctor Hall seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hall , Lande and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend that the Euless City Council request the Consulting Engineers to furnish the Planning and Zoning Commission more detailed information concerning reasoning for agreement or disagreement of future possible transactions. Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs . Tench , Lande, Hall and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, March 18, 1969.) II , FINAL PLAT APPROVAL BAUER ADDITION, TRACT 2 Mr. Elliott advised that Mr. Everett Bauer requests Final Plat Approval of Bauer Addition , Tract 2, stating that this platting includes plans for the extension of Debra Drive to Highway 183. Mr. Elliott stated that the Developer proposes to tie into the existing water line located along Highway 183, and to tie into the eight inch sewer line which is proposed to serve the Terry Davis Subdivision. Mr. Elliott advised that this sewer line has not been constructed at this time , and in the event it is not installed by the time Bauer Addition is developed , Mr. Bauer proposes to tie into the existing sewer line north of his property, which serves Block 22 , Oakwood Terrace North . Mr. Elliott advised that the Developer proposes to curb and gutter Debra Drive and pave it to the City's standard requirement of six inches of hot mix asphalt -- that the street will be dedicated to the City upon its completion and acceptance. Doctor Hall moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Bauer Addition, Tract 2, providing all pro rata re- quirements of the City are met . Doctor Lande seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hall , Tench , Lande and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried. III . RESOLUTION NO, 133, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 188, REQUESTED BY G & C PROPERTIES Doctor Hall moved to approve Resolution No. 133, setting April 1 , 1969, as the date for Public Hearing to consider Zoning Case No. 188, as requested by G & C Properties. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hall , Tench , Lande and Browne Nays: None Chairman Browne declared the motion carried . IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. ATTEST: APPROVED: Secretary Chairman fsm