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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-01 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission June 1 , 1971 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 Cline presiding. Members present are listed, as follows: Messrs. Herman Wallace, Harry Arth, Turner Gauntt, Jr. , Bill Tench, Richard Leggett and Jack Cline. (Absent was Mr. Leonard Weber.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard, Mr. John Bayuk, Public Works Director and Recording Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Tim Martindale, Mackey Allen, Ran Holman, Selser Pickett, Jess Shryack George Smouse and B. J. Stroupe ; Mesdms. B. J. Stroupe, L. E. Hartnelt, E. L. Heitman, Jess Shryack and George Smouse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench made a motion to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated May 4, 1971 . Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Leggett, Wallace, Arth and Gauntt Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 211 REQUEST OF MR. HARRY B. HUNSICKER FOR REZONING A 6.4 ACRE TRACT IN THE T.A. CASH SURVEY, FROM "R-5" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED 400 FEET SOUTH OF SPUR 350 AND 868 FEET EAST OF THE WEST CITY LIMITS.) Vice Chairman Cline opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 211 , to consider the request for rezoning a 6.4 acre tract in the T. A. Cash Survey, from "R-5" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) Mr. Cline recognized Mr. Harry Hunsicker who states that Mr. Gene Welch was to present this request but had not arrived. Mr. Hunsicker stated the property was formerly owned by the William C. Martin United Methodist Church and has been vacated in the past few weeks by the church. Mr. Hunsicker stated that the request for rezoning from "R-5" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District is desired because he has been negotiating with a large motel firm that needs eight (8) acres of land but does not require frontage along Spur 350 except for an entrance into his business. Mr. Hunsicker further stated that he is negotiating with a savings and loan company and the plans also include a medical office complex, in the event the community hospital is completed. Mr. Hunsicker stated he is ready to extend the water and sewer lines to his property and to pay one-half of paving from Westpark Way to Spur 350 by the end of this year. In reply to a question by a member of the Commission, Mr. Bullard stated that the property on the west and north of the property is zoned "C-2" Commercial Business District and the property to the east is zoned for apartments. Mr. Gene Welch arrived at this time and reaffirmed comments made previously by Mr. Hunsicker. Mr. Welch stated that when the church owned this property there wasn 't any tax money for the city but now this property will be taxable. Mr. Welch further stated that when this property was zoned for apartments, approximately eighteen (18) months ago, apartments were good, but now the apartment market has dropped and commercial property will be advantageous to this area. Mr. Welch stated approval of this rezoning to build the motel and service station would be beneficial to Euless in tax monies and people coming into Euless and spending money in this area. Mr. Welch further stated that this property would have openings from four (4) directions with the opening of Spur 350 and completion of Westpark Way, and would be a new part of Euless. Mr. Arth stated that if the Board approves the Commercial Zoning, the plans can be changed at anytime and objectionable business can be built in a "C-2" zoning district. Mr. Arth stated he thought it should be a planned development with "X number" acres for a medical office building. Mr. Cline asked if there were others who desired to speak for this zoning request. There being none, he called for opponents. There was no response from the audience. 11111r A discussion followed on the previous zoning of this property and the location of the extension of Westpark Way. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) Mr. Welch informed the Board that the extension of Westpark Way was originally to have been further west of the present site but the Texas Highway Department relocated the street to coincide with the intersection of Dellwood Drive and Spur 350. Mr. Tench inquired about the possibility of stating in the approval of the request that the zoning be for the use of a motel and office space so Mr. Hunsicker could not build any other type of commercial buildings on this property. Mr. Bullard stated that if the Board recommends approval for "C-2" Commercial , it would include all business listed in the Zoning Ordinance under commercial . Mr. Bullard further stated there was no way Mr. Hunsicker could change his zoning request to Planned Development at this time; that he would have to present a plat with water and sewer extensions. Mr. Welch stated that to ease the minds of the Board he would inform them of Mr. Hunsicker 's financial background. Mr. Welch stated that Mr. Hunsicker has been in the real estate and develop- ment business for several years, has been with a mortgage company for eight (8) years, and has built shopping areas with hotels and motels in several Texas cities. Mr. Hunsicker stated that he owns 500 apartment complexes and at present he is worth over one million dollars. Mr. Tench made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning request of Mr. Harry Hunsicker for rezoning a 6.4 acre tract in the T. A. Cash Survey, from "R-5" Multiple Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. Mr. Gauntt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Gauntt and Wallace Nays: Messrs. Leggett and Arth Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. III . PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 212 REQUEST OF MR. CLAUDE R. MCCLENNAHAN FOR REZONING A 63. 13 ACRE TRACT IN THE J. E. FIELD SURVEY FROM "R-1 " SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO THE FOLLOWING: 9.47 ACRES - "R-3" LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, 8.63 ACRES - "R-3" LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, 1 .2 ACRES - "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, 16.64 ACRES - "C-1 " NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, 18.93 ACRES - "R-5" HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, 8.26 ACRES - "R-4" MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GLADE ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET) (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) Vice Chairman Cline opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 212, to consider the request for rezoning 63. 13 acres in the J. E. Field Survey from "R-1 " Single Family Dwelling District to 9.47 acres to "R-3" Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District, 8.63 acres to "R-3" Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District, 1 .2 acres to "C-2" Community Business District, 16.64 acres to "C-1" Neighborhood Business District, 18.93 acres to "R-5" High Density Multiple Family Dwelling District and 8.26 acres to "R-4" Medium Density Multiple Family Dwelling District. Mr. Cline recognized Mr. Ran Holman who stated that he represents the McClennahan Development Company of Dallas. Mr. Holman located the property on the City's Land Use Map and stated he had presented a rezoning request last year to the Planning and Zoning Commission on fourteen (14) acres and withdrew it before it went to the City Council , for more study to plan the property to best serve the City of Euless. Mr. Holman introduced Mr. Aubrey Hallum, Architect and Planner in Dallas. Mr. Hallum stated he would show a plan and not a zoning map, he is selling a plan that makes sense. Mr. Hallum stated as follows : 1 . the developer is changing the request from "R-5" to "R-3" that, at this time lower density zoning seems more feasible; 2. construction would be cluster type houses and townhouses ; 3. the developers are trying to protect themselves and the people with a good plan, with Neighborhood Business and Commercial Business along North Main Street and Glade Road and the townhouses on the south side of the property with cluster homes through the center of the property; 4. the plan is for a loop collector street from North Main Street to Glade Road; 5. the townhouses would be platted on lots of 100' X 25 ' with front and rear yards for swimming pools and fences for privacy; 6. the cluster homes would have open space around them for parks and would maintain density of ten (10) units per acre; 7. the price range on the townhouses would be $20,000.00 to $30,000.00, about 1 ,500 square feet; 8. exterior construction will be 80% masonry, in compliance the City Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Hallum explained the proposed green belt around the townhouses and cluster homes and advised the yards of the homes would feed into parks or a green belt that would protect the people from traffic. In reply to a question from Mr. Arth, Mr. Hallum stated the streets would be dedicated to the City; but the parks and green belt would belong to the developer; and would be maintained by a Neighborhood Association and belong to all the property owners. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971) Mr. Gauntt inquired at what point the homeowners would take over the maintenance of the greenbelt area. Mr. Hallum stated that as soon as the developer sells one of the homes or townhouses, the developer will begin the maintenance of the parks and greenbelts. Mr. Cline inquired about the prospective zoning of the area in Grapevine. Mr. Selser Pickett, Land Planner, stated the owners of the property are planning for commercial but have not been to the City of Grapevine for a change of zoning. Mr. Arth inquired if Mr. Hallum would withdraw his request for "C-1" zoning for the piece of property 200' X 640.9' and include this with the Tract 3 zoning of "R-3" Low Density Zoning, as the City is land-locked with the airport and commercial zoning, and this would be a good place to stop zoning commercial . Mr. Holman stated he agrees the City is land-locked, but their plan shows greater benefits than single tract houses. The cluster homes and townhouses are as single tract homes and are sold as such. Mr. Cline asked if there were others who desired to speak for this zoning request. Mr. Cline read a letter from Mr. M. W. Grumbles: dated May 27, 1971 , as follows : "We acknowledge receipt of Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Change in Zoning Application of the First Texas Fund relative to property at the Southwest corner of North Main Street and Glade Road. We have no objections to this application and in fact welcome such change so that development in the area can begin. Land in this area is just too costly and high priced for single family residences and we believe that this location also would be ideal for some retail and commercial zoning. We also believe that the city certainly could use the extra taxes generated by the developed land. Thank you. There being no other proponents, Mr. Cline called for opponents. Mr. Ed Hartnelt stated he owns adjacent property and these apartments, even though they will be sold, should main- tain a certain building line. (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) Mr. Bullard stated that townhouses are the same as single family, but attached with the boundary of the house being the middle of the wall with a front and rear yard, but will not have side yards. Mr. Bullard further stated that if Mr. McClennahan receives the change in zoning, "R-3" Low Density Zoning will be anything with twelve (12) units per acre, "R-4" Medium Density Zoning will have sixteen (16) units per acre and "R-5" High Density Zoning will be twenty- four (24) units per acre, and at the present time, all the apartments being built in Euless are "R-5" High Density Zoning. Mr. Arth stated the new zoning makes a better buffer between "R-3" Low Density Zoning and single family zoning. Mr. Hartnett stated the people living in this vicinity at present have all types of animals and the people moving into the new homes will protest against the animals. Mr. Hartnett stated he wanted to register an official protest and ask the Board to disapprove the zoning. Mr. Jess Shryack asked if there was someway to simplify "C-2" zoning as being for one particular zoning classification. Mr. Pickett stated that one (1 ) acre would limit it to a service station. Mr. Bob Stroupe stated he owns land to the west of the property and he is opposed to this zoning; that these houses would not be compatible to others in the area. Mrs. Smouse stated she opposes this zoning and this Board should take into consideration the zoning plans of the City of Grapevine; she is concerned the property in Grapevine will be zoned commercial . Mrs. Smouse stated that if the Board rezones this property as requested, their property will be in the middle. Also, there is a school problem in this vicinity presently, and she inquired if the City is prepared for the number of children this type of development will bring into the community. Mr. Cline stated this was a matter for the School Board to decide. Mr. Smouse stated they bought out in the country to get out of the city and now it appears the city will move out to them. He stated they do not want to lose what they have put into their home. Mr. Bullard explained the City's requirements for platting with streets, utilities and lot sizing. (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) Mr. Holman stated the first phase of the development would possibly be a year or a year and a half, and the first units would not be ready for occupancy for about 2 or 2'—z years. In answer to a question, Mr. Holman stated that in a Planned Development, the developers would have to return several times with plans for approval of building lines and various other changes. In reply to a question from Mr. Cline, Mr. Hallum stated the area first developed would be cluster homes and townhouses, streets and greenbelts. Mr. Arth stated it is the feeling of the Members of the Board, that the area in the southeast corner should be zoned "R-3" Low Density Zoning. Mr. Pickett stated they would change and have "R-3" Low Density Zoning on Tract 3 and Tract 6 east to North Main Street for townhouses, with the same ratio. Mr. Arth made a motion to recommend approval of Zoning Case No. 212, request of Mr. Claude R. McClennahan for rezoning 63. 13 acres with Tract 3 and Tract 6 zoning extended to the eastern boundary of the property, being the west line of North Main Street for "R-3" Low Density Zoning. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Arth, Leggett, Gauntt, Wallace and Tench Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 181 , CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 213, REQUEST OF MR. EVERETT L. BAUER FOR REZONING 2. 11 ACRES IN THE A.M. DOWNEN SURVEY (PROPERTY LOCATED 300 FEET NORTH OF S.H. 183 AND WEST OF DEBRA DRIVE) Mr. Leggett made a motion to approve Resolution No. 181 , setting June 15, 1971 , as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 213, the request of Mr. Everett L. Bauer for rezoning 2. 11 acres presently zoned "R-1 " Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. Mr. Gauntt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Leggett, Gauntt, Tench, Arth and Wallace Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971) Mr. Tench made a motion to remove setting the date for Public Hearings from the Planning and Zoning Agenda. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion. Mr. Bullard explained to Members of the Board that the item is on the agenda for the benefit of the members, so if they are to be out of town on the date of a Public Hearing, the hearing can be set on a different date. Mr. Tench withdrew his motion. V. PLAT APPROVAL - UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH - NORTH MAIN STREET AT ASH LANE Vice Chairman Cline recognized Rev. John Benson, Minister of the United Pentacostal Church, who stated he requests plat approval for the United Pentacostal Church, to be located on North Main Street at Ash Lane. Mr. Cline read a memo from Mr. William R. Ratliff, City Engineer, as follows : "Three (3) items to be included in approval of plat for United Pentacostal Church. 1 . Money should be escrowed with the City for improvement of North Main Street; 2. A 12 inch water main on Ash Lane should tap 16 inch water line. 3. Rear of building must be within 130 feet of North Main Street in order to tie onto the City's sewer line. Mr. Bullard informed the Board that the property declines rapidly to the east and the sewer would not be advisable past 130 feet of North Main Street. In reply to a question, Rev. Benson stated the proposed building is 60 feet X 40 feet. Mr. Tench moved to recommend approval of the plat of the United Pentacostal Church as advised by letter from the engineer's three (3) points. Mr. Arth seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Arth, Gauntt, Leggett, and Wallace Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. (Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1971 ) VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman mai Sr.