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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-01 lbw Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission June 1 , 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. Troy Fuller, Neal Adams, Sam Munir, Robert Johnson, Dick Wells, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. Also present were Director of Planning and Development, Lynn Shackelford and Recording Secretary, Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows: Messrs. Richard Harpole, Jess Trigg, James Harp, Bill F. Bogle, Walter A. Elliott, Needham E. Coley, Jack Bullard, Mesdms. Lila E. Coley and Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Helen Lightbody. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated May 18, 1976, as written. Mr. Wells seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Fuller, Wells, Tyson, Adams, Munir, Johnson, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1976) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 254 REQUEST OF SPAN OIL COMPANY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 1 , EULESS GARDENS NO. 1. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND TOWN CREEK DRIVE AT THE U-TOTE-M STORE) Chairman Tyson outlined the rules for a public hearing. Proponents will be heard first, then the opponents, then any questions will be answered. Mr. Fuller abstained from the public hearing as he is a property owner within 200 feet of the subject property. Mr. Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes located at 1004 West Euless Blvd. and is representing Span Oil Company and U-Tote-M in their request for a change of zoning on a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Euless Gardens No. 1 , from "C-1" to "C-2". He also stated that a representative of Span Oil Company, Mr. James Harp, and U-Tote-M, Mr. Bill Bogle, are present. Mr. Elliott stated they are requesting the change from "C-1" to "C-2" to make possible the installation of two gas pumps at the U-Tote-M Store at the corner of Town Creek Drive and North Main Street. He stated Span Oil Company is a Texas Corporation with its' main office in Fort Worth. He further stated that, if approved, this would be the third such grocery store and gas service combination in the area. The other two are located at the Champlin station at the corner of Raider Drive and Highway 183, and at the Champlin station at the corner of Norman and Highway 183. Chairman Tyson asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Bogle stated he is not sure of the opening time but believes the time to be from 7:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. Mr. Wells asked if the property extended all the way to the residential area. Mr. Elliott stated there was at least 75 feet between the store and the residential area at this time. Mr. Johnson asked how many pumps would be installed. Mr. Elliott stated there would be two pumps; one for unleaded gas and one for regular gas. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1976) Mr. Johnson asked the capacity of the tanks. Mr. Bogle stated he is not sure, but they are the size most commonly used and will be underground. Mr. Wells asked where the tanks will be located. Mr. Bogle stated they will be located in the proximity of the pumps under a concrete pad. Mr. Harpole of 205 Salem, asked if the two pumps would be all that will be installed. Chairman Tyson stated there would only be two pumps installed. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions. He then asked if there were any opponents and recognized Mr. Richard Harpole. Mr. Harpole stated he appreciates the Planning and Zoning Commission notifying him of the zoning case and giving him the opportunity to state his views of the change as he was not notifyed of other changes in the City. He stated that he received a letter from the Tax Office about a month ago showing an increase of $3,000. in his taxes. He further stated that when a business such as this goes in, it is an eyesore but it does not lower the taxes. Mr. Harpole stated there are already five service stations located on North Main within a very short distance of each other and feels that this is a sufficient number to meet the needs. He further stated that it is difficult to cross North Main at Town Creek and is hazardous for the children to cross on their way to school . Any additional traffic would make it even more hazardous. Chairman Tyson stated the reason Mr. Harpole had not received notices of changes in the past was because notices are not sent out unless there is a zoning change and are then sent out only to property owners within 200 feet of the subject change. He then asked if there were any other opponents. Mr. Jess Trigg of 110 Town Creek, stated he feels that there are sufficient service stations in the area and that another one at this location would cause considerable traffic congestion. Mr. Adams asked how large the lot is. Mr. Elliott stated it is 150 feet by 150 feet. thw (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1976) Mr. Wells asked if the remaining portion of Lots 5 and 6 is zoned "C-1" or "R-1 11. Mr. Shackelford stated it is zoned "C-1". Chairman Tyson asked who the owner is of the remaining portion of Lots 5 and 6. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. W. 0. Ferguson ownes the remaining portion of Lots 5 and 6, as well as Lot 4 and the North 50 feet of Lot 3. Mr. Harpole asked if they were aware of the Sinclair Oil easement located through the property. Mr. Elliott sated they were aware of the 33 foot easement across the property. Chairman Tyson asked if there are any plans for another business going in at that location. Mr. Bogle stated there are none. Mr. Harpole stated the way the traffic flows, the easiest place for the children to cross North Main is at Town Creek. Mr. Johnson stated the City inspector would not allow the pumps to be placed in a location that would obstruct the view of oncoming traffic. Mr. Munir stated the amount of traffic should not be changed very much. Mr. Harpole stated he felt the gas pumps would change the amount of traffic a great deal . He also stated the pumps will be placed in a horizontal position and, therefore, the easiest way for the traffic to get back onto North Main will be to exit onto Town Creek and then back to North Main. Mr. Wells asked the age of the children that will be crossing at that intersection. Mr. Harp stated that children from the first grade to the twelfth grade cross at the intersection. Mr. Bogle stated the reason a station of this type is a success is because most of the traffic is already there. Mrs. Lightbody asked Mr. Harpole why he feels the change would devaluate his property. Mr. Harpole stated he feels that the excessive noise and the gas fumes from the station will devaluate the property. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, June 1 , 1976) Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions. 4bre Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend approval of Zoning Case No. 254, request of Span Oil Company for change of zoning from "C-1" to "C-2" on a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 , Euless Gardens No. 1 . Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Johnson, Wells, Munir, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Fuller Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. II . CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Tyson asked for a report of the Code and Ordinance Committee from the chairman, Mr. Dick Wells. Mr. Wells stated the City Council had recently approved their first revision and the Committee is now in the process of making changes to the screening requirements and the Specific Use Permits requirements. III . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman