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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-20 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission February 20, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Vice Chairman Harry Arth. Other members present were Messrs. Carl Tyson, Robert Johnson, Herman Wallace, Richard Leggett and Jack Cline. (Absent was Mr. Ray Ozebek. -- Chairman Jack Cline arrived at 8:30 P. M.) Also present was City Inspector Jack Bullard. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Manning Grinnan, Jr. , Bob Eden, Bill Bixil , L. C. Smith, Ken Meyers, Mike Crain, and Hugh Waite; Mrs. M. L. Bixil and Miss Mary Ann Ingram. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wallace moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated February 6, 1973 as written. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Wallace, Tyson, Johnson, Leggett, and Arth Nays : None Vice Chairman Arth declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 228 - REQUEST OF FARINA-PATTERSON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON 11 .53 ACRES; FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-5" MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON 30.6 ACRES ; FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "L-1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON 50.98 ACRES ; AND FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON 16.02 ACRES. TOTAL REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONING IS 109.184 ACRES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SERVICE ROAD OF SPUR 350, 650' EAST OF CARTER DRIVE EXTENDING NORTH TO HARWOOD ROAD. L. C . SMITH, GENERAL MANAGER.) Vice Chairman Arth opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 228 and recognized Mr. L. C. Smith, General Manager for Farina-Patterson Development Corporation. Mr. Smith presented an outline of the ibo proposed development of the property in this zoning case. Mr. Smith stated that plans are to build a commercial amusement center, with small novelty shops, on the commercial property fronting Harwood Road, three (3) story apartment buildings, with more open space, on the "R-5" Multi-Family Dwelling (Page Two, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, February 20, 1973) District property, industrial district similar to their industrial district on SH 183, with additional deed restrictions on the property to improve development, and the commercial district fronting on Spur 350 would have two (2) motel sites, with supporting commercial development. Mr. Smith further stated the corporation would maintain the drainage channel through the property in order to enhance their apartment development. Mr. Smith stated that he did not know at this time which area would be developed first, although he plans to begin two (2) industrial buildings as soon as possible. In reply to a question, Mr. Smith stated he planned to start development as soon as the platting and zoning is completed. Vice Chairman Arth recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, owner of property west of the property in this zoning case. Mr. Waite stated he has no objections and is in favor of the request. There were no opponents present. Vice Chairman Arth declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Leggett moved to recommend approval of the zoning requested in Zoning Case No. 228. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Leggett, Wallace, Tyson, Johnson, Cline, and Arth Nays : None Vice Chairman Arth declared the motion carried. II . PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL: 109 PLACE ADDITION - REQUEST OF J.- P. DEVELOPMENT, CARL SMITH & ASSOCIATES, ENGINEERS, L. C. SMITH, GENERAL MANAGER. (PROPERTY LOCATED 2500' EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET EXTENDING FROM HARWOOD RD. TO SPUR 350) Vice Chairman Arth recognized Mr. L. C. Smith who presented the preliminary plat of 109 Place Addition. Vice Chairman Arth read a letter from the City's Consulting Engineers, Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins, as follows : "Subject: 2-852, City of Euless, 109 Place Addition, Preliminary Plan Dear Sirs : As requested by the City staff, we have reviewed the preliminary plan for 109 Place Addition, and furnish you our comments as follows : how 1 . We would suggest caution in the placement of building lines adjacent to the Sinclair Gas Line Easement. It (Page Three, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, February 20, 1973) is our understanding that this line carries volatile liquids and we would suggest contact be made with the proper repre- sentatives of that company before allowing building immediately adjacent to that easement. It would seem that, especially where dense living conditions or possibly motel use is involved, the chance for a disaster might be present if proper building dis- tances are not maintained. 2. Because of the Texas Highway holiday, February 19, we were unable to make contact with them in an effort to confirm the location of their grade separation planned for Midway Drive at Highway 360. We feel sure that the location of Midway Drive on this plan will be compatible with the planned grade separation, but we are gradually moving Eastward and we must begin to look to the proper connection without making drastic turns in the last few hundred feet. 3. The major drainage channel shown as a 70-foot drainage and utility easement across this property is shown to be con- structed in an earthern condition. Unless there are agree- ments for maintenance of this facility, such as those required in the past by the City, we would recommend the improvement of this channel with concrete liner in order that the City may provide proper maintenance. 4. The preliminary drainage plans indicating the storm drains do not provide runoff calculations to substantiate inlet sizing, pipe sizing, or to justify the lack of storm drainage facilities North of the major channel . We cannot comment re- garding the drainage facilities indicated until more data is furnished to substantiate the design shown. 5. On the water layout, fire hydrant coverage is not adequate for the type of zoning involved. Some means of further coverage in the unprotected areas should be provided. If we can be of further assistance in your processing of this project, please do not hesitate to call ." Mr. Smith stated he would agree to items 1 , 2, 3, and 4. Mr. Smith further stated that on item 5, he realizes that due to the depth of the lots there is not adequate fire coverage on the property, but not knowing the location of the buildings or the size of the buildings to be constructed, that in order to have the proper fire coverage and have the best location of the fire hydrants, these need to be added as the development progresses then they can be properly located and at that time he will add all fire hydrants that are required. Mr. Cline moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat of 109 Place Addition, subject to the Engineer's letter. 'Now Mr. Leggett seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : (Page Four, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, February 20, 1973) Ayes : Messrs. Cline, Leggett, Wallace, Tyson, Johnson, and Arth ,. Nays : None Vice Chairman Arth declared the motion carried. III . UPDATING MASTER PLAN Mr. Leggett moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission request the City Council to consider updating the Master Plan Map by changing it to reflect "L-1" Limited Industrial Zoning north of Harwood Road and east of Fuller Wiser Road to the airport boundary and that the name Euless Forum be considered for the sign to be placed on Highway 183 for identification purposes and each development would be named Euless Forum 1 , 2, etc. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Wallace, Tyson, Cline, Johnson, and Arth Nays : None Vice Chairman Arth declared the motion carried. It was requested that noise zone lines be placed on the zoning maps and the master plan maps. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10: 15 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman mai L