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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-10-15 s yi Minutes Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 15, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 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 and Jack Browne; Doctor Harold Hall . (Doctor Lande was out of the City on professional bus ess) . Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Mesdms. Hazal L. Baldwin, Robert L. Cherry and James Edwards; Messrs. Troy M. Fuller, Roland A. Wise, Felix Senevey, 0. J. Kniffen, Gene E. White, D.V.M. and R. J. Thomes, D.V.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 1 , 1968, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 181 , RFrQ TEST OF MR, TROY FULLER FOR REZONING TRACT 12A AND THE WEST 321 FEET OF TRACT 12L RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENTIAL TO "C" COMMERCIAL. Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Troy Fuller, who requests the rezoning of all of Tract 12A and the West 321 feet of Tract A, Ray Shelton Subdivision, Ben F. Crowley Survey, Abstract No. 320, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial . Mr. Fuller presented a colored drawing which indicated the property in question and the surrounding area. Mr. Fuller reminded Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission that several tracts in this vicinity, adjacent to North Main Street, have been rezoned recently, primarily for "B" Local Business and advised that the property in question is located East of, and across the street from the Christian Church site, which is located or the West side of North Main Street. Mr. Fuller stated that Tract 12 has been used to house a Vet- erinary Clinic since 1961 , pointing out that this was allowed in a residential area because it came under the "Grandfather Clause" -- that the business could be con- ducted as it existed; however, they could not expand. Mr. Fuller stated that Doctors Thomes and White have contracted to purchase Tract 12.A, on which a brick residence is located at this time, and advised that the doctors plan to modify the existing (Page Two, Minutes of Rec lar Meeting, Plannine_ and Zonint. Corimission, October l5= 1968.) structure located on Tract 12A and move their facilities into it, if this zoning re- quest is granted. Mr. Fuller showed colored slides depicting the attractive exterior and surroundings of a Veterinary Hospital which is operated by Doctors Thomes and White in the City of Irving. Mr. Tench inquired if this is the type of structure which is planned to serve the citizens of Euless. Doctor White presented a colored sketch of the structure which is proposed for the property in question, stating that it will contain from 5500 to 6000 square feet of floor space. Doctor White stated that he and his associate plan to remodel the existing structure and ro ko an addition to the rear of the building. In reply to a question from Mr. Browne, Doctor White stated that the building will be of masonry construction, which will be sound-proof -- that the interior will be remodeled and the exterior will be re-faced. Chairman Weber inquired if there were others who wish to speak in favor of this rezoning request. There being none, he called for opponents. Mr. Browne inquired concerning the zoning classification of the property belonging to the Christian Church. Mr. Bullard advised that the property is zoned "A-,1" under the present zoning ordinance; however, he was uncertain of its classifica- tion under the new ordinance. Chairman Weber declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Browne made the motion to recommend ap- proval of Zoning Case No. 181 , as requested by Mr. Troy Fuller, rezoning all of Tract 12A and the West 321 feet of Tract 12, from PA" Residential to "C" Commercrial . ter. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs, Browne, Tench and Weber Nays: None Abstained: Doctor Hall Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. Doctor Hall stated that he had abstained be- cause he resides in the immediate area of the property in question. II . PLAT REVISION, LOTS 1 AND 2, TRACT A, WILSHIRE VILLAGE NO 1 , REQ ESTED BY MR. HERMAN SMITH Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, representing Mr. Herman Smith, Developer, in his request for the revision (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zonin• Commission October 15 1968.; of Lots 1 and 2, Tract A, Wilshire Village No. 1 . Chairman Weber read a letter dated October 11 , 1968, from the City's Consulting Engineers, which states as follows: "As requested by the City Manager, we have reviewed the plans for the subject pro- ject. With the exception of one item regarding water extensions, we believe these plans to conform to the policies of the City. The one item that would appear to need revision would be the necessary extension of the 8" water line from its present termination at the Northwest corner of Tract C to the Northeast corner of Tract C. With the exception of this item, we would recommend approval of plans as submitted." Mr. Elliott stated that he was made aware of this letter prior to the meeting -- that this item has been added to the plat, and that the developer plans to install the water line as requested in the letter from the Consulting Engineers; however, the developer, in order to expedite matters, pre- fers to dedicate the right-of-way for the water line, rather than lay the water line on the highway property. Mr. Browne inquired concerning the proposed use for this property. Mr. Elliott advised that the property is zoned for apartments and that building plans will be submitted at a future date. It was determined that the original plat indicated the extension of Yorkshire Drive between Lots I and 2 of Tract A; however, the developer has revised the plans to exclude the extension of Yorkshire. Mr. Elliott pointed out that private drives will be dedicated within the apartment area and that Wilshire Drive, which is adjacent to the apartment site on the West, is a through street, extending to Huffman Drive. In reply to Mr. Bullard's question concerning the dedication of a fire lane easement, Mr. Elliott stated that it is not indicated on the plat at this time; however, a twenty (20) foot fire lane will be indicated on the plat which is to be filed. Mr. Browne inquired concerning the reason for off-setting the easement, as indicated on the plans. Mr. Elliott advised that a sewer line must be extended through the subdivision, and the developer proposes to lay this line in the driveways. Mr. Browne inquired concerning the extension of sewer facilities to adjacent properties, as they are developed. Mr. Elliott pointed out that there is an existing sewer line which extends down the Southeast property line of Tract 1 . Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend ap- proval of the revision of Lots 1 and 2 of Tract A, Wilshire Village No. 1 , subject to stipulations listed as follows: (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zonin erComrr,ission, October 15, 1968,) 1 . Compliance with the Consulting Engineers ° letter dated October 11 , 1968; 2. Dedication of a ten (10) Foot easement along the north property line; 3. Dedication of a twenty (20) foot fire lane easement to coincide with the streets. Doctor Hall seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Hall and Browne Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried, III . COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO, `76, ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1101 PAMELA, MR. JACK APWISCH Chairman Weber recognized Mrs. Louise Edwards, representing Mr. Jack Apwisch in his request for a commercial building permit for an addition to the existing structure at 1101 Pamela Drive. Mrs. Edwards advised that the existing struc- ture houses Electronics Control , Inc. -- that the plans presented and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have been withdrawn and revised -- that this request is for approval of plans for the addition of 15,500 square feet. In reply to a question, Mrs. Edwards advised that the existing structure contains 15, 100 square feet. Mr. Browne inquired concerning parking facili- ties for this structure. Mrs. Edwards advised that parking area will be extended to Stanley Drive, and it was determined that one hundred, thirty five (135) parking spaces are indica :ed on the plans, which exceeds the required amount. In a discussion of fire protection, Mr. Bullard advised that there are high voltage welding machines in the building; how- ever, they are placed in a 'separate area and that this does not fall into a hazardous category. Mr. Browne inquired concerning the type of construction which is proposed. Mrs. Edwards replied that the building will be of masonry construction W- the same as the existing structure. L lbw (Page Five, Minutes of Resular Meetin. Plannin and Zonin• Commission October 1 1668, Doctor Hall made the motion to recommend approval of Commercial Building Permit No. 76 for an addition to the existing structure located at 1101 Pamela Drive, as presented. Mr. Browne seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Browne, Hall and Tench Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M, APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm L