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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-20 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 20, 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 Vice Chairman Jack Cline presiding. Other members present are as follows: Messrs. Bill Tench and Glenn Walker. (Absent were Messrs. E. E. Keplinger, Harry Arth, Richard Leggett and Leonard Weber.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are as follows: Messrs. Harold D. Hammett, Paul Henderson and Hugh Waite. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated October 6, 1970, as written. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Walker and Cline Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. II . CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 343 - (ZONING CASE NO. 176 - TERRY DAVIS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF S. H. 183 APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET WEST OF DEBRA DRIVE) Vice Chairman Cline recognized Mr. Harold Hammett of Simon and Simon, representing Mr. Terry Davis. (Page Two, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 20, 1970) „► Mr. Hammett stated that Mr. Davis requests a one (1) year extension of time applied to conditions subse- quent incorporated in Ordinance No. 343. Mr. Hammett stated that the money market at this time is such that it is inadvisable to begin construction at this time. In reply to a question from Vice Chairman Cline, Mr. Hammett stated the zoning on the property in question is "R-3" Multi-Family Dwelling District. Mr. Hammett located the subject property on the City's Official Zoning Map, on S. H. 183, approximately 800 feet West of Debra Drive. Vice Chairman Cline inquired if some work has been done on the property. Mr. Hammett stated that all City requirements have been met but Mr. Davis is unable to begin construction by the November 26, 1970, deadline. Vice Chairman Cline read a letter from Kneer and Hamm, Associates, Architects, to Mr. Jack Bullard, City Inspector, as follows: "In reply to your letter dated May 21 , 1970, referenced above project I have visited this date with Mr. William R. Ratliff, Professional Engineer; Knowlton,Ratliff, English & Collins, Consulting Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas. It was requested in said meeting that I reply to your letter of May 21 and give you the following assurances: 1 . That the drainage on the aforementioned site as submitted to you earlier will provide that the natural water drainage will be followed and that the water leaving our property at Grade 526 will coincide for all practical purposes with the exist- ing contour 526. It is further stated that we are not taking any additional water that does not presently drain in that direction. 2. It is understood and agreed that the water that follows the northern-most curbline of our parking lot at the intersection of Eastcliff Drive will be diverted to flow in a southwesterly direction and will follow the curbline in a northeasterly direction along Eastcliff Drive. (Page Three, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 20, 1970) Mr. Ratliff stated that if the foregoing statements were made and brought to your attention, he felt the plot plan Sheet 1-A dated January 20, 1961, Architect's Project No. 68020 would be acceptable to the City of Euless, Texas. I trust this meets with your approval . I would appreciate your confirming this by letter." Mr. Bullard informed the Commission that this project is to the final development plan for installing utilities, curb and gutter and submitting the final building plans. Mr. Tench inquired if Mr. Hammett was familiar with the new density zoning in Ordinance No. 347. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval for a one (1) year extension of time applied to conditions subsequent incorporated in Ordinance No. 343 regarding Zoning Case No. 176. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Walker and Cline Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. III . CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT INCORPORATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 361 (ZONING CASE NO. 192 - A 1 .49 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH MAIN STREET, NORTH OF SHIELDS PHARMACY) Vice Chairman Cline recognized Mr. Paul Henderson, who stated that he represents Mr. George Gordon. Mr. Henderson stated that Mr. Gordon requests an extension of time applied to conditions subsequent incorporated in Ordinance No. 361 . Mr. Henderson further stated that he occupies the property in question. Mr. Henderson stated that the "tight" money situation has prevented Mr. Gordon erecting a building on this property. (Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 20, 1970) Mr. Henderson stated that Mr. Gordon owns four (4) acres in this location and the 1 .49 acres in Ordinance No. 361 is the "front door" to the entire four (4) acres. Mr. Tench inquired if the property in question was assessed for commercial taxes. Mr. Bullard stated that taxes are assessed on land value and not on the zoning. Mr. Walker inquired if Mr. Gordon requested a specific time extension. Vice Chairman Cline read a letter from Mr. Gordon, as follows: "This is a request for a one year extension on the zoning on property at 501 North Main in Euless. The Cooling Off of our economy, the interest rates, the reluctance of investment companys has brought about a very difficult situation in development." Mr. Cline inquired if Mr. Henderson was still in the boat business. Mr. Henderson stated that at present he has one (1) boat of his own because of the change of financing with Chrysler Corporation and this is not the season for boats. Mr. Bullard informed the Commission that Mr. Gordon was to have constructed a masonry type building with a work- shop and storage and with the boat display inside the building and a paved parking lot. In answer to a question from Mr. Walker, Mr. Henderson stated that, at present, he has his real estate office and one (1) boat on this property. A discussion followed on the relation of the 1 .49 acres and the four (4) acres owned by Mr. Gordon. Mr. Henderson stated that since the original zoning change, Mr. Gordon does not own the property on the south side of the drug store and the 1 .49 acres is on the front of the entire four (4) acres. Mr. Henderson stated that if Mr. Gordon developes the 1 .49 acres, it will "choke off" the acreage in the back, so Mr. Gordon is planning to develop the entire four (4) acres. (Page Five, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 20, 1970) A discussion followed on the use of the property and Mr. Henderson's boat business in the winter months. Mr. Bullard informed the Commission that the four (4) acres is permanently zoned "C-2" Commercial Business District and the 1 .49 acres, if extensions are not approved, would revert back to "C-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Bullard further stated that the four (4) acres has nothing to do with the request for extension of conditions subsequent of the 1 .49 acres. Mr. Cline read the conditions subsequent from Ordinance no. 361 , as follows: A. A commitment for construction of a building which meets all City specifications must be obtained within a period of 9 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. B. Substantial construction of a building must be started within a period of 12 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. Mr. Henderson stated that at this time the boat business is nil but during the summer months will be a credit to the City. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval for extension of time applied to conditions subsequent incorporated in Ordinance No. 361 regarding Zoning Case No. 192, not to exceed May 31 , 1971 . Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Walker and Cline Nays: None Vice Chairman Cline declared the motion carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. APPROVED Vice Chairman ATTEST Secretary dfh