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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-03 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission August 3, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mr. Troy Fuller. Other members present were Messrs. Sam Munir, Robert Johnson, Neal Adams, Dick Wells, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent was Mr. Carl Tyson.) Also present were Director of Public Works, Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary, Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. W. Roy Trahan, Robert Wyatt, Richard Blackbird, B. H. Buchanan, Harold B. Wells, Mike Buchanan, David C. Hughes, Walter A. Elliott, George Brown, Buddy Ragley, W. W. McCormick, Wiser, and Mesdms. C. A. Lundin and Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Neal Adams. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Lightbody made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated July 6, 1976, as written. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Johnson, Munir, Fuller, Adams, and Wells. Nays: None Mr. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EULESS, TEXAS; TROY M. FULLER, TRUSTEE. FINAL PLATTING OF LOT 3, TRACTS A AND B. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HWY. 157 AND HWY. 183.) Mr. Hughes stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes with offices at 1004 West Euless Blvd. and is here on behalf of First National Bank of Euless, Troy Fuller Trustee requesting final plat approval of Lot 3, Tracts A and B. He stated the property is a 2.1 acre tract adjacent to the existing building. He also stated that the President of the Bank, Mr. Buddy Ragley, and the Executive Vice-President, Mr. Roy Trahan, are present to answer any questions. Mr. Hughes further stated that the property will be utilized for employee parking and a drive in facility and mini-bank with access off of Hwy. 157 and Hwy. 183, which will help alleviate a traffic problem. Mr. Adams asked if access to the drive in windows would be provided off of Hwy. 157 and Hwy. 183. Mr. Hughes stated it would be. The traffic entering off of 157 would exit onto Del Paso, which would be extended, and then onto Hwy. 183, and traffic entering off of Hwy. 183 would enter via Del Paso and exit onto Hwy. 183. Mr. Wells asked what improvements were requested in the City Engineer's letter. Mr. Hughes stated it is necessary for the State Highway Department to give final approval concerning the median on Hwy. 183. Mr. Hughes stated the entrance off of Hwy. 157 will be located in the Northern part of the property. Mr. Bullard stated the entrance off of Hwy. 157 will be one way. Mr. Johnson asked if Del Paso will be two way. Mr. Hughes stated Del Paso would be two way which would allow either a left or right turn onto Hwy. 183. Mr. Wells asked if the drive in windows would be completely replaced. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) Mr. Ragley stated there will be five additional windows which will make a total of ten windows in addition to the mini-bank. He stated the mini-bank will house the tellers for the window unit and the commercial window; it will be a twenty-four hour banking service. Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend final plat approval of Lot 3, Tracts A and B as requested. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Johnson, Wells, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Abstain: Messrs. Fuller and Munir. Mr. Fuller declared the motion carried. II . CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF McCO AND THORNTON & GRAVES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; FORT WORTH, TEXAS. FINAL PLATTING OF PARK ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL AND EAST OF HWY. 157.) Mr. Hughes stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes representing Maco and Thornton and Graves requesting final plat approval of Park Addition, which consists of approxi- mately eighteen acres located about 350 feet East of Hwy. 157. He also stated that Mr. Richard Blackbird, President of Thornton and Graves, is present to answer any questions. Mr. Wells stated that on Lot 2, Block 3, a twelve feet wide drainage easement is shown. Will the drainage be underground. Mr. Hughes stated it would be under- ground. Mr. Adams asked what the property is zoned North of Park Addition. Mr. Hughes stated there is a vacant tract, a doctor's clinic, and a nursing home on the property North of Park Addition. • (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) Mr. Johnson stated that at some time the approximate 300 feet West of Park Addition zoned commercial will be developed. At that time, the developer will be required to put up a screening fence between the commercial and residential districts, which will cause the required six feet wood fence to back up to a possible chain link fence if so erected by the homeowner. Should the developer of the residential district be required to put up the screening fence at this time to alleviate this problem. Mr. Hughes stated the developer of the commercial property should be responsible for erecting the screening fence. Mr. Bullard stated it would be the responsibility of the developer of the commercial property to erect the screening fence. Mrs. Lightbody asked what the minimum lot size will be. Mr. Hughes stated the lots will be 7,500 square feet with a 65 foot frontage. Mr. Adams asked if there would be deed restrictions on the type of house. Mr. Hughes referred the question to Mr. Blackbird. Mr. Blackbird stated the houses will have a minimum of 1400 square feet and be 75% masonry with a two car garage. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Blackbird if he would be developing all of the houses. Mr. Blackbird stated it was not planned at this time the number of houses they would be building, but it will be approximately thirty. Mr. Bullard requested the City be furnished a copy of the deed restrictions. Mrs. McCormick requested they be in before Friday so they can be included in the Council agenda. Mr. Blackbird stated they would be in Thursday morning. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Bullard if a traffic light is being considered at the corner of Midway Drive and Hwy. 157. Mr. Bullard referred the question to Mrs. McCormick. (Paqe Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) Mrs. McCormick stated that before a traffic light can be installed, a state survey is required and at this time there are no plans for a light at this location. Mr. Munir made a motion to recommend final plat approval of Park Addition as requested with the addition that a copy of the deed restrictions be presented to the City. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Munir, Adams, Johnson, Fuller, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Wells III . CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF B. H. BUCHANAN: IRVING, TEXAS. PRELIMINARY PLATTING OF QUAIL CREEK ESTATES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FULLER-WISER ROAD, NORTH OF HARWOOD.) Mr. B. H. Buchanan stated he is here with his engineer, Mr. Harold Wells, asking preliminary plat approval of Quail Creek Estates. He stated he has never developed anything in the City of Euless before but he is well acquainted with the area. Mr. Munir asked Mr. Buchanan if he had received and reviewed the City Engineer letter. Mr. Buchanan stated he had not received a copy of the letter. Mr. H. D. Wells stated he had received a copy of the letter. Mr. Munir asked Mr. H. B. Wells if he agreed with the items of the letter. Mr. Buchanan stated Mr. Wells had discussed the Engineer' s letter with him. He asked if it was necessary for the water feed main mentioned in item one of the City of Engineer's letter to be installed at this location. Mr. Bullard stated that this was the location approved on the master plan. Item One is as follows: 1 . "The City of Euless Water System Master Plan shows a future 24-inch diameter water feeder main paralleling Fuller Wiser Road in a North-South direction and located approximately 1 ,000 feet East of Fuller Wiser. It is recommended the Developer be required to (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) dedicate a 15-foot wide easement for the future 24-inch water main, This could be provided by a 72 foot easement off of the West sides of Lot 16, Block A, Lot 6, Block F, Lot 19, Block C, Lot 16, Block J and 7z foot easement off of the East sides of Lot 15, Block A, Lot 5, Block F, Lot 18, Block C and Lot 15, Block J." Mr. Buchanan was asked if they would remove the 12 foot street easement from the plat since the City Ordinance does not allow for dedication of a street that width. Mr. Buchanan stated that since the City does not want the right-of-way and since a 12 foot street easement is not allowed he will not plat the easement as being a part of the Lots to allow back access to the adjoining lots. Mr. Buchanan stated that he does not feel that he could sell a $50,000 house in this location. He stated the property is in the Airport Noise Zoning, a large portion in Zone "B" and part in Zone "A". Mr. Johnson asked if FHA or VA would approve funding for this location since it is in the Airport Noise Zone. He stated that the City of Irving recently passed an Ordinance providing a special insulation on homes in the Airport Zone. Mr. Fuller asked if it would be feasible to require the buyer of a home in this location to sign an affi- davit stating that he is aware of the noise. Mr. Buchanan stated that if this is done, he will not be able to develop the property. He further stated that, at this price range, they will have to have FHA financing and will therefore have to stay within their approval . Mr. Bullard pointed to the zoning map showing the location on the property in Zone "B". He stated that according to the zoning map, Zone "B" property is not recommended for residential districts. He further stated that COG had conducted the survey that the zones are based on. Mr. Buchanan stated that he did not purchase the property without preparation. He stated that FHA will finance residential developments in the outer half of Zone "B" Mr. Buchanan stated he felt there will be no problem requiring FHA and VA approval . Mr. Fuller stated the homeowners should be told of the property's nearness to the airport. Mr. Buchanan stated the property is not in the flight pattern. Mr. Fuller stated it is not necessary for the property to be in the flight pattern to hear the noise. Mr. Buchanan stated that he would submit to the City written approval by FHA. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , August 3, 1976) Mr. Johnson asked how COG determined the zones. Mr. Bullard stated that COG had noise zone specialists flown in from New York and California to conduct the survey. Mrs. McCormick asked if an on-site survey was conducted on Fuller-Wiser Road. Mr. Bullard stated the survey was conducted before the airport was built based on the type of aircraft that would be flying from the airport. Mr. Buchanan stated that DFW Airport had purchased enough property to alleviate much of the noise problem. Mr. Adams asked how far the property is from the airport runways. Mr. Buchanan stated he was not certain but the property was approximately 650 feet from the airport boundary line. Mr. Wells asked where the extension of Highway 360 will be and stated his concern about the noise from trucks on Highway 360. Mr. Buchanan stated the property will be approximately 650 feet from Highway 360. Mr. Adams asked if there would be deed restrictions. . Mr. Buchanan stated they have not set the deed restrictions but they will be priced from $35,000 to $40,000 and will be part brick, part frame, and part masonry. Mr. Wells asked if each house would be part brick, part frame, and part masonry or if any house would be com- plete wood frame. Mr. Buchanan stated each house would be a combination of frame, brick and masonry. Mr. Adams asked what the minimum square footage will be. Mr. Buchanan stated they will be 1250 square feet. Mr. Johnson asked how many lots were in the addition. Mr. H. B. Wells stated there are 160 lots. (Paqe Eight, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, August 3, 1970 Mr. Adams asked if Mr. Buchanan was aware of the recommendations of the Street Committee. Mr. Buchanan stated the name change will be no problem. Mr. Munir asked why the property to the south is not platted. Mr. Buchanan stated there is a severe drainage problem on the property. Mr. Munir asked Mr. Buchanan if he anticipates using the property at a later date for commercial . Mr. Buchanan stated he does plan to plat it as commercial at a later date. There is enough dirt on the south side of the property to use as fill dirt to enable the property to be used for commercial . Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Buchanan why he did not plat the commercial property at this time rather than platting it after the residential . Mr. Fuller stated the main question is whether or not there is a noise problem and if so how to protect the homeowner from purchasing the house without warning them of the noise. Mr. Buchanan stated that FHA will not approve something that will give them trouble later. Mr. Fuller asked if FHA had special requirements for a "B" Zone. Mr. Buchanan stated they do not. Mr. Mike Buchanan stated in the inner half of the "B" Zone, FHA requires special insulation but not in the outer half. Mr. Adams asked Mr. Buchanan if he is going to build all of the houses or sell off part of them. Mr. Buchanan stated he would sell : off part of them but would build 30% to 40% himself. Mr. Bullard suggested having an attachment to the plat showing that the land is located in Zone "B". Mr. Adams stated he did not feel such an attachment should be on the plat. Mr. Johnson stated his concern is someone moving into this addition and then coming to the City and asking why there is no noise ordinance to protect them. He further stated his uncertainty that FHA and VA requirements are adequate. Mr. Adams asked whose responsiblity it was to determine if there is a noise problem. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) Mr. Bullard stated the only way to determine this would be to hire a noise consultant. Mr. Buchanan stated that since the airport purchased extra land to protect themselves from the noise problem and FHA and VA has standards set, he was of the opinion that the City would go by these standards. Mr. Bullard asked if FHA will be approving this subject to approval of the City Council . Mr. Buchanan stated they would not be because approval was based on preliminary site analysis. Mr. Johnson asked if Mr. Buchanan had FHA approval in writing. Mr. Buchanan stated he did not. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Buchanan if he would object to tabling this item for 2 weeks until the next Planning and Zoning meeting to give the commission time to study it further. Mr. Buchanan stated he had the engineer draw up the plat and was going by FHA and VA standards based on noise zones on the City map. He asked what other guidelines he could go by. Mr. Bullard stated the zoning map states that. Zone "B" is not adequate for residential districts and if the City approved the zoning map, would the City be in violation to approve this plat. Mr. Buchanan stated he has sub- stantial money that he will not have if this does not go according to the time table. He stated he is on contract with the owner of this property and must have the engineering completed and preliminary plat approve by the 10th of the month. Mr. Fuller asked if Mr. Wise would extend the time. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend preliminary plat approval of Quail Creek Estates subject to the Street Committee's recommendations, the City Attorney' s report concerning the noise zone, and the deletion of the 12 foot street. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Johnson, Fuller, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: Mr. Wells Mr. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) Mr. Bullard requested the names of the people of FHA and VA that Mr. Buchanan had been in contact with. Mr. Buchanan asked that a memo be sent to the City Council stating that they will bring a copy of the FHA regulations approving the Noise Zone "B" to the City Council meeting. Mrs. McCormick requested that this be in by Friday so it can go out with the Council Agenda. IV CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF METRO EQUITIES. REPLAT OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK TO LOTS 9-R, AND 10-R, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK. Mr. Bob Wyatt, Vice President of Metro Equities located at 1106 North Hwy. 360 in Arlington, stated he is requesting approval of the replat of Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Airport Business Park to Lots 9-R and 10-R, Block 2. He stated the property is on the south side of Hwy. 183, west of Hwy. 157. This would cause the south property line of Lot 10 to be moved north approximately 60 feet. The Street Committee recommendations were read as follows: "The City of Euless Street Committee recommends that the present streets in the Airport Business Park be modified by prefixing the present street names with the work "South" This recommendation is being made on the basis that there were existing streets at the DFW Airport names Airport Drive prior to this business park. Changing the name to South Airport Drive and South Airport Circle would alleviate a future conflict by indexing the street names under the "S" listing. Your immediate action is requested since 1 . No buildings exist within the present subdivision, and 2. No street signs have been erected." Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend approval of the replat of Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Airport Business Park to Lots 9-R and 10-R, Block 2, Airport Business Park. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Johnson, Wells, Fuller, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Mr. Fuller declared the motion carried. L (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 3, 1976) V REVIEW PROPOSED VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER AND ANIMAL SHELTER Mr. Bullard presented the preliminary plans of the vehicle service center and animal shelter to the Planning and Zoning members. Mr. Wells asked when construction will begin. Mr. Bullard stated he did not know the time schedule but the City Council has approved the preliminary plans. Mrs. McCormick stated the vehicle service center and animal shelter should be completed by the first of next year. VI FIELD DOSS ROAD Mr. Bullard read the recommendation of the Street Committee concerning Field Doss Road as follows: "After reviewing the Phase 1 Subdivision plans on Bear Creek Estates, it is the recommendation of the Euless Street Committee that the present street name of Field Doss Road be changed to Baze Drive. Additionally, it is recommended that the present Baze Drive as reflected on the Bear Creek Estates Subdivision plat, be changed to Priest Lane." Mr. Wells asked if Field Doss Road would need to be replatted. Mr. Bullard stated it would not be necessary. The City Council could change the street names by City Ordinance. Mr. Wells made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Street Committee. Mr. Munir seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wells, Munir, Fuller, Johnson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Mr. Fuller declared the motion carried. VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. APPROVED: Chairman