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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-01 410 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission December 1 , 1970 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 , with Chairman Leonard Weber presiding. Members present are listed, as follows : Messrs. Richard Leggett, Harry Arth, Jack Cline and Leonard Weber. (Mr. Tench arrived later in the evening.) (Absent: Messrs. E. E. Keplinger and Glenn Walker) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Messrs. J. W. Murr, J. C. Kollaer, J. D. Wilson, Norman Harper and Mike Allen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cline moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting dated November 17, 1970, as written. Mr. Arth seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Cline, Arth, Leggett and Weber Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR LAKEWOOD ADDITION, MR. MIKE ALLEN, REPRESENTING PERSPECTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND KEN GOOD AND ASSOCIATES (PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF OAKLAND ESTATES AND NORTH OF GREEN HILLS PARK NO. 6) Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Mike Allen, who advised that he is President of Perspecta Development Corporation, 400 Hartford Building,Dallas, Texas, and requests approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lakewood Addition. Mr. Allen stated that Perspecta Development Corp. owns the property East of the creek and another group owns the property West of the creek -- that he is associated with Ken Good and Associates, and Mr. �r Good also represents the other property owners. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) Mr. Allen advised that he and his associates are aware the subject property is not properly zoned to permit land useage indicated on the Preliminary Plat for Lakewood Addition; however, the basic street pattern will not be affected, whether or not the zoning is granted -- that the owners of the property propose to petition the City of Euless for a zoning change within the next few weeks. Mr. Allen stated that the Hurst-Euless- Bedford School District proposes to purchase land for a school site, and the City of Euless, possibly, will buy a portion for a small park site -- that a school site has been shown on the Preliminary Plat, however,there possibly will be a small variance due to the topography, as the school desires flat land -- that there is some degree of flexibility to the North and South; how- ever, the East and West boundaries will remain as indicated on the Plat. (Mr. Tench arrived at 8:07 P.M.) Mr. Allen explained that the fifteen (15) foot building line indicated near the Southeast corner (adjacent to Ash Lane) is the Rear Building Line. He stated that the Plat indicates One Story Cluster Apartments, with a density of 11 .5 in two locations, however, some Two Story studio type apartments are proposed, with density remaining at 11 .5 per acre. Mr. Allen stated that the City's Consult- ing Engineer has questioned the sewer facilities proposed for the Northwest corner of the area in question (plat fails to show connection to the Outfall Sewer) . Mr. Allen explained that it is their intent to tie into the outfall line that will be in the Bear Creek area at the time this property is de- veloped. Concerning the street layout, Mr. Allen advised that they have varied from the City's Master Plan, which shows Cummings Road as a thoroughfare, for which right-of-way has been dedicated. Mr. Allen stated that he and his associates propose to dedicate additional right-of-way for Cummings Road, from F.M. 157 to the creek, to allow access from the North to the Walter Fitch property, which is undeveloped at this time. However, it is proposed that right-of-way for Cummings Road, from the creek to the Eastern perimeter of the School Tract, be abandoned. Mr. Allen explained that a thoroughfare at this location does not appear to be feasible because it would create double frontage to existing structures in the area and to future development to the North, which would result in excessive noise and cost to the Developers, as well as more hazardous con- ditions for children in the area. Mr. Allen commented that the School District does not need or want a road on four sides of the school site -- that it would raise the development cost of the school property and his firm's property and would also waste some land. Mr. Allen stated that his firm proposes to relocate this thoroughfare, moving it approximately 500 feet northward -- that the original intersection of Cummings and F.M. 157 occurs at the top of a pretty good sized hill and moving the thoroughfare northward would result in approximately 45 feet difference in the elevation. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) Mr. Allen advised that additional right- of-way is not proposed for Cummings Road, from the Creek to Donley Drive, because his firm is of the opinion this portion should also be abandoned -- that they see no point in crossing the creek at that location because it would go into the school property, and they are of the opinion money would be spent to no avail to cross that creek. Mr. Allen stated that the route for the collector street running North and South varies slightly from the one shown on the Master Plan -- that they propose to extend the street northward to Summit Ridge Drive, then curve in a northwesterly direction to end at the same point shown on the Master Plan. Mr. Allen requested approval of a plan to delete the customary parkway between curb and sidewalk located at the rear of the lots and also on the culdesacs. He expressed concern that property owners might neglect the parkway located to the rear of their residences. He suggested that something else might be arranged, if the City objects to the placement of water meters in the sidewalks. Mr. Allen stated that his firm expects reimbursement, on a pro rata basis, when the property to the North is de- veloped, for the required 300 feet of sanitary sewer line required to tie into an existing line to the North (at Summit Ridge Drive) . He advised that they would appreciate the City's participation in at least a share of the cost for looping the water lines and would request that the City defray the expense for paving Ash Lane, as they do not feel it is their responsibility to pave where it is already developed. Mr. Allen advised that he is agreeable to comply with the Engineer's request for an 8 inch sewer line on the tracts facing F.M. 157, but he would like for the City to pay the cost for over-sizing water lines in excess of 6 inches and sanitary sewer lines in excess of 8 inches in the area to the East of the creek, only. In a lengthy discussion concerning the Consulting Engineer's comments regarding the curve located at the Southeast corner of the School Tract, Mr. Allen explained that much thought and plan- ning has been given this area of development -- that he and his associates are of the opinion this curve would tend to slow the traffic -- that the curve proposed in the plat would normally require a safe speed of twenty (20) miles an hour, whereby, the curve proposed by the Consulting Engineers would require thirty-five (35) miles an hour -- that by being more right angular, the curve allows a more effeciently developed tract for his firm and the School District. In reply to questions from Mr. Cline, Mr. Allen stated that he has no definite plans for the proposed commercial development -- that the first phase of development will probably consist �r of duplex and single family dwellings -- that development possibly will be started in the early Summer of 1971 and he estimates , roughly that (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) it will be approximately an eighteen ( 18) month program -- that he foresees no financial problems concerning the development. Mr. Allen stated that he proposes to construct single family dwellings ranging in size from 1800 square feet to 2000 square feet. At the request of Mr. Arth, Mr. Allen presented proposed floor plans. In reply to a question from Mr. Arth, Mr. Allen advised that the area West of the creek contains a little less than twenty-six (26) acres, and the area East of the creek contains a little bit over forty-four (44) acres. Chairman Weber reviewed the letter from Mr. Bill Ratliff, Consulting Engineer (dated November 30, 1970) , as follows : 1 ."In our opinion, the proposed thoroughfare system can be accomplish- ed in the manner shown; however, the 90 degree curve in the thoroughfare at the Southeast corner of the school tract is too severe. In order not to present a hazard, this curve should be 400 feet radius on centerline with superelevation of at least 0.10 foot per foot of width." Mr. Allen repeated that the curve shown on the plat was planned in an effort to slow the traffic -- that he would prefer a 900 intersection, in preference to Mr. Ratliff's suggestion. How- ever, he would welcome the opportunity of meeting with the City's Consulting Engineer to discuss the matter. 2."The City's present policy is to require 8-inch sewer service to commercial tracts and would require that size to the tracts facing Hwy. 157." Mr. Allen advised that he is agreeable to making this change. 3."The Northwest corner of this addition is shown served with lateral sewers but their connection to the Outfall Sewer is not indicated. A method of serving this area should be shown or specific agree- ment should be reached that it cannot be developed until proper sewage is provided." Chairman Weber reminded Members of the Commission that Mr. Allen proposes to tie into the outfall line in that area, which should be completed by the time the subject property is developed. 4."Proposed drainage improvements are not indicated, but we assume adequate provisions will be made if preliminary approval is granted." Chairman Weber stated that this matter will be considered at the time Final Plat approval is requested. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) 5."We are puzzled by the provision for additional right-of-way on Ash Lane from Hwy. 157 East, but then discontinuing prior to connection with Donley Drive. We would think that if the right-of-way is necessary at all , it would be necessary through to Donley." Chairman Weber commented that additional right-of-way is proposed from the creek westward to F.M. 157 only, because the Developer does not feel it would be practical to cross the creek, since the remainder of that street will be abandoned, and the street extension to 157 is to allow access to Mr. Fitch's property. It was determined that the Developer has provided a creek crossing only about 500 ft. North of this location. Chairman Weber stated that the Developer has agreed to comments two, three and four of the Engineer's letter, and number five is no problem, as the road is to be abandoned. Mr. Cline moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lakewood Addition, on the basis that the items in the City's Engineer's letter, specifically No. 1 , be worked out with the Developer and the Engineer's office, and Items 2 and 5 be resolved also, and that no approval of zoning changes is implied for zoning changes request- ed in the future. Mr. Arth seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Cline, Arth, Leggett and Tench Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. III . APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE 207, REQUEST OF MR. J. W. CROSLIN FOR REZONING A PORTION OF TRACT C, MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMPANY OF TEXAS SUBDIVISION, FROM "C-1" to "C-2", WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A METAL STRUCTURE FOR COVERED PARKING Mr. Leggett moved to approve Resolution No. 169, setting December 15, 1970, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 207. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Leggett, Tench, Arth and Cline Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) IV. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE 206, REQUEST OF MR. FRANK E. CRUMLEY FOR REZONING 38.8 ACRES IN J. MATSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1080, FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED NORTH OF PIPELINE ROAD, SOUTH OF WEST EULESS PARK SITE, NEAR BEDFORD- EULESS CITY LIMITS LINE) Mr. Leggett moved to approve Resolution No. 170, setting December 15, 1970, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 206. Mr. Tench seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Tench, Leggett, Arth and Cline Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. V. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 333 (ZONING CASE 175) , MAYFLOWER INVESTMENT COMPANY (PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN AND HARWOOD ROAD) Mr. Cline moved to table this item, for lack of representation by the Developer. Mr. Arth seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Cline, Arth, Leggett and Tench Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VI . CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 347-APARTMENT ZONING SECTION Members of the Commission reviewed recom- mendations previously considered concerning amendments to Apartment Zoning Section of Zoning Ordinance No. 347. (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) Mr. Arth moved to recommend that the Apartment Zoning Section of Ordinance No. 347 be amended to include the following items : 1 . Parking for R3 and R4 to be two spaces per unit. 2. Parking for R5 to be one space for 500 sq. ft. gross building area, not to exceed 21 per unit, or minimum of 12 per unit. 3. No required parking to be in front of building line of front yards, but allowed in side and rear yards. 4. Make provisions within the R3 and R4 zoning to allow for individual purchasing of single family attached developments. 5. R5 zoning to have a dwelling unit per sq. ft. of land ratio as follows : MINIMUM SQ. FT. MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE MINIMUM SQ.FT. LAND AREA OF TYPES UNITS PER UNIT PER UNIT PER ACRE Efficiency 400 1600 30% 1 Bedroom 560 1800 50% 2 Bedroom 750 2000 No Requirement 3 Bedroom 980 2200 No Requirement Over 3 Bedrooms 100 per bedroom 6. Maximum land coverage of 40% to include all buildings except covered parking. 7. Means of apartment access and egress to individual apartment units should be controlled by Building Code. 8. Height restriction should be based on standard three- story construction, with no limitation based on roof height. 9. Minimum space control between buildings, including exterior and interior courts : 1 . 30' minimum between windows or doors in both walls. 2. 15' minimum between windows and blank walls. 3. 10' minimum between blank walls. 10. Minimum front yard building line to be 25 ft. 11 . Minimum side and rear yards to be 25 ft. from property line. (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, December 1 , 1970) 12. Covered parking roof structure to be allowed to 1 ft. from lot line. 13. Minimum 6 ft. fencing where required at side and rear lot lines. 14. Roof, balcony and porch overhangs to be 4' maximum into front, side and rear yards. 15. Fireplace Masses and window boxes to be allowed to penetrate front, side and rear yards, but not to exceed 3' . 16. No stairways or columns to be outside of building lines. 17. All units to be made of at least 80% masonry veneer on all exterior walls excluding windows and doors. 18. All buildings should be within 100' radius of fire easements, and that priority action be given by the City Council at its next meeting on December 8, 1970. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes : Messrs. Arth, Leggett, Tench and Cline Nays : None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary fsm