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Home My WebLink About1970-10-06 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission October 6, 1970 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 as follows: Messrs. Richard Leggett, Harry Arth, Bill Tench, and Jack Cline. (Absent were Messrs. Glenn Walker and E. E. Keplinger.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are as follows: Messrs. Bill Pasteur, Larry Showalter, Walter Elliott and Basil George; and Mrs. Basil George. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tench made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated September 15, 1970, as written. Mr. Cline seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Cline, Arth, Leggett and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. II . CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT APPLIED TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONING IN ORDINANCE 333. (MOBIL OIL COMPANY TRACT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HARWOOD ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET) Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Bill Pasteur who stated that he represents Mr. T. M. Yancey, Jr. of Mobil Oil Corporation, owners of the property located on North Main Street and Harwood Road. (Page Two, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 6, 1970) Mr. Arth stated he would like to abstain himself from this item on the agenda, as he is an employee of Mobil Oil Corporation. Mr. Pasteur read a letter from Mr. Yancey dated September 17, 1970, stating a request for extension of the conditions subsequent in Ordinance No. 333. Mr. Pasteur stated that Mobil Oil Corporation plans to begin building at this site by 1971 or 1972, that Mobil Oil Corporation owns other property in the City of Euless and will begin construction at F. M. 157 and Spur 350 this year or early 1971 . Mr. Pasteur stated that Mobil Oil Corporation did buy in good faith and would appreciate the Commission's consideration for a twenty-four month extension. A discussion followed on the expiration date of Ordinance No. 333. In reply to a question by Chairman Weber, Mr. Pasteur stated that the tax rate on the property in question is assessed at $2.25 per square foot. Chairman Weber inquired if Mr. Pasteur had a definite request for a specific time extension. Mr. Pasteur stated that he believes the policy is to extend eighteen months at a time, that his client would like a twenty-four month extension. Mr. Pasteur further stated that Mobil Oil Corporation would begin construction as soon as possible. Mr. Cline made the motion to recommend approval for the extension of conditions subsequent applied to "C-2" Community Business Zoning in Ordinance No. 333 for eighteen months from this date, October 6, 1970. Mr. Leggett seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Cline, Leggett, Tench and Weber Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Arth Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. c (Page Three, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 6, 1970) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT APPLIED TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING IN ORDINANCE NO. 286. (BASIL GEORGES INVESTMENT COMPANY TRACT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SPUR 350 AND F. M. 157) Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Basil George, owner of property located on the Southeast corner of Spur 350 and F. M. 157. Mr. George stated that he requests an extension of the conditions subsequent in Ordinance No. 286. Mr. George stated the reason the property has not been developed is the "tight" money situation at this time. Mr. George stated that they have constructed the Shell Service Station on the corner and have plans platted for apartments at this time, and when the money situation eases off, they will begin construction of the apartments. In reply to a question from Mr. Arth, Mr. George located the subject property on the City's Official Zoning Map. Mr. George stated the plans are for nice apartments in this area, that he respects the Members of this Commission and has faith in the City of Euless. In reply to a question Mr. George stated that the plans call for 450 units when completed, with 160 units in the beginning. Mr. Arth inquired if the present plans fit into the new zoning density requirements. Mr. George stated they are working with the City's engineers and will comply with the requirements. Mr. Arth stated that he inquired about the density changes for Mr. George's protection but it doesn't effect this request for extension of conditions subsequent. Mr. Leggett made the motion to recommend approval of the request for extension of conditions subsequent applied to "C-2" Community Business District zoning in Ordinance No. 286, as requested by Mr. George, for an eighteen month extension. Mr. Tench seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: (Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 6, 1970) Coe Ayes: Messrs. Leggett, Tench, Arth, Cline and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. IV. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RE-PLAT OF SOTOGRANDE SUBDIVISION, REVISION OF ALL LOTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF BLOCK 2 FACING EL CAMINO REAL, LOT 17, BLOCK 1., AND TRACTS 11 , 13, 14, 21 , AND 22 Chairman Weber recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, who stated that he represents Mr. Larry Showalter of Sotogrande Development, who requests the re-platting of Sotogrande Subdivision for revision of all lots on the East side of Block 2 facing El Camino Real , Lot 17, Block 1 , and Tracts 11 , 13, 14, 21 and 22. Mr. Elliott stated that several months back a zoning change was approved for the Planned Development of the property in question. Mr. Elliott stated that Town Houses will be built on these lots, each unit within itself, individual homes, not apartments, per se. Mr. Elliott stated there would be four (4) entrances to these Town Houses, with paved alley-ways and parking under the Town Houses. Mr. Elliott further stated that each lot would be an individual Town House with a total of 64 units with 128 parking spaces, two (2) parking spaces for each unit. A discussion followed on the original zoning change and Ordinance No. 347 pertaining to Planned Development. Mr. Tench made the motion to recommend approval of the request for re-plat of Sotogrande Subdivision for the revision of all lots on the East side of Block 2 facing El Camino Real , Lot 17, Block 1 , and Tracts 11 , 13, 14, 21 and 22. Mr. Arth seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tench, Arth, Leggett, Cline and Weber Nays: None Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, October 6, 1970) V. CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 347, MULTI-FAMILY DENSITIES (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF EULESS CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 1970) Mr. Bullard reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission needed to vote on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 347, joint Public Hearing of Euless City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held September 22, 1970. A discussion followed on the recommenda- tions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the changes made by the City Council . Mr. Cline made the motion to approve the amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 347, Multi-Family Densities. Mr. Arth seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Cline, Arth and Weber Nays: None Abstained: Messrs. Tench and Leggett Chairman Weber declared the motion carried. VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 P. M. APPROVED: .� Jo Chairm- ' ATTEST: 07/// - ,&&7,12 (/1:/// i:e;/ - Secretary dfh