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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-02 ihr Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission March 2, 1976 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 by Mr. Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. Dick Wells, Troy Fuller, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Carl Maas, Robert Johnson, and Bob Pippin.) Also present were Director of Planning and Development, Lynn Shackelford and Recording Secretary, Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows: Messrs. Ronnie Pierce, G.W. Petrek, Leroy Bryant, Jerome C. Hebert, A.C. Phillips, Ron Nery, Bill Lindsey, Ken McCorkle, Jerry Mills, Bill Carmichael , Glenn Walker, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Troy Fuller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated February 3, 1976, as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Tyson and Wells. Nays: None Mr. Tyson declared the motion carried. L (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) I . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #251 REQUEST OF G.W. PETREK FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR GARDEN SHOP AND PLANT SALES ON TRACT 1C AND 1C1 , JAMES MATSON SURVEY. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HWY. 183 AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST PIPELINE AND HWY. 183, PREVIOUS SITE OF THE SAIL BOAT SALES) Mr. Tyson outlined the rules for a public hearing. Proponents will be heard first, then opponents, and then the floor will be opened for discussion. Questions should be di- rected through the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Tyson called for a representative of the case. Mr. George Petrek stated his name and that this is his first zoning change meeting to attend. Mr. Petrek stated it is his understanding that the Specific Use Permit is required when plants are exibited outside of the shop. Mr. Tyson stated that this was correct; if the plants were all indoors, the present zoning of "C-2" would be sufficient. Mr. Petrek asked if the Specific Use Permit would include all of the property or just the portion surveyed. Mr. Tyson stated it would include the property 150 feet deep by 80 feet wide. Mr. Petrek stated that this is the total property that he wants re-zoned. Mr. Tyson asked if trees would be sold. Mr. Petrek stated trees would be sold and also shrubbery. Mr. Fuller asked if the building would be included in the re-zoning. Mr. Petrek stated it would be. There will be a six foot chain link fence with a single strand of barb wire used. L (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) Mr. Fuller asked if this garden shop would be similar to Phillip's Nursery. Mr. Shackelford stated it would be. Mr. Wells asked if a Specific Use Permit would be required for any garden shop of this type. Mr. Shackelford stated it would be. Mr. Tyson asked if there were any more questions. There were none. Mr. Tyson asked if there were any opponents. There were none. Mr. Wells made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for change of zoning from "C-2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District as requested by Mr. G.W. Petrek. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wells, Fuller, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Mr. Tyson declared the motion carried. Mr. Shackelford stated this zoning case will be on the March 23rd agenda of the City Council . II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #252 REQUEST OF BILL LINDSEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT 4D1 AND 4D2, A.J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 684. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SERVICE ROAD OF HWY. 350, WEST OF SOUTH SHEPPARD) Mr. Tyson stated the same rules of a public hearing apply to this zoning case. Mr. Ron Nery stated he is representing Bill Lindsey & Associates, Inc. asking for a change of zoning to build a medical and dental clinic. tOliv (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) Mr. Nery stated the medical building will be located on the smaller tract and will be a modern one story building. It will be approximately 2850 square feet and will be on the East border of the property. The property will be landscaped and will have a sprinkler system installed. Mr. Tyson stated the easement between the two tracts was not a dedicated street. He asked if there were plans to pave the easement. Mr. Nery stated there were no plans at this time to pave the easement. Mr. Tyson asked if the entrance to both buildings would be from Hwy. 350. Mr. Nery stated both entrances would be from Hwy. 350. Mr. Nery stated the development will be in three phases. Phase one will be the development of a 2850 square foot building on Tract 4D2. Phases two and three will be the development of a 13,000 square foot building on Tract 401 . Mr. Nery showed a sketch of the building planned for Phase one. Mr. Tyson stated the reason for the change from "C-1" to "C-2" is because the City Ordinance requires a "C-2" zoning for medical and dental clinics. Mr. Fuller asked when the estimated starting date would be. Mr. Nery stated they will begin as soon as they can get a building permit and everything is finalized with their engineer. Mr. Tyson asked if there were already tenants for the buildings. Mr. Nery stated that they had several tenants but are still getting others. Mr. Tyson asked if there were any questions from the audience. Mr. A.C. Phillips, 102 Sheppard, asked if the entire strip of land between Hwy. 157 and S. Sheppard was planned for Commercial business. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) Mr. Shackelford stated that most of that property is already zoned Commercial . Mr. Nery located Tracts 4D1 and 4D2 on the zoning map and pointed out the Commercially zoned property in the area. Mr. Wells stated the property South of Tract 4D1 and 402 is zoned "PD" Planned Development for mini-warehouses. Mr. Leroy Bryant, 104 S. Sheppard, asked if they planned to build a wall between the East side of Tract 4D2 and the back of the lots on S. Sheppard. Mr. Nery stated a screening fence would be built according to City Ordinances. A six foot wood fence or a six foot landscape bank is planned. Mr. Bryant stated a six foot concrete wall is proposed behind the third lot down from Hwy. 350 on Sheppard. When the development in the "PD" zoned property is constructed, a six foot high masonry fence will be put up. He asked what the possibility would be of continuing with the same type fence. Mr. Nery stated he would check into the possibilities of doing this. Mr. Ken McCorkle, 108 S. Sheppard, stated there is a five foot wall to the West on the property line and asked if it will continue in that direction. He asked if since the fence cannot be built on the property line because of utility lines, will there be a five foot jog in the fence. He further pointed out the elevation difference if an embankment is used. Mr. Nery stated that the screening will be done in accordance with City Ordinances and that since the buildings will be professional buildings, they will not allow the screening to be an eyesore. Mr. McCorkle stated he was not concerned with the possibility of the screening being an eyesore, but was seeking more privacy to isolate the back yards. He stated his preference of the concrete wall . Mr. Shackelford stated that under a "C-1" or "C-2" zoning, the City Ordinance requires screening by use of either green areas, trees, or fences, but will have to be permanent. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) Mr. Jerome C. Hebert, 106 S. Sheppard, asked what effect this would have on the property tax. Mr. Tyson stated the only property effected by the construction and the change of zoning would be the property that is re-zoned. Mr. Fuller asked what kind of fence Mr. Nery prefers. Mr. Nery stated he prefers a wood fence. Mr. Wells asked where the parking would be located. Mr. Nery stated the parking on Tract 4D2 would be to the Northwest. Mr. Tyson stated the developer of the Planned Development faced financial problems because of the necessity of draining the back of the property and it would therefore, be doubtful if the property is developed as requested. Mr. Wells stated the request for the Planned Development was approved almost two years ago. Mr. Bryant stated that a wood fence would have to be repaired in three or four years, whereas a concrete wall would last longer. Mr. Nery reminded the audience that the buildings will be professional buildings and the fence would be maintained to keep the area looking nice. Mr. Tyson stated the fence must be maintained as it is required by the City Ordinances. Mr. Bryant asked if Mr. Nery had any objections to building a concrete wall . Mr. Nery stated he did not. Mr. Bill Lindsey stated there is a rock base and if the ground shifted, a concrete wall would be more difficult to repair than a wood fence. Mr. Hebert asked which direction the water will be drained. • (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, March 2, 1976) Mr. Nery stated the water drainage will %re be determined by their Engineer, Elliott & Hughes, in compliance with City requirements. Mr. Shackelford stated that drainage plans must be submitted and approved before a building permit can be issued. The zoning case does not require that the drainage plans be submitted. Mrs. Lightbody made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for change of zoning from "C-1" Neighborhood Business District to "C-2" Community Business District as requested by Bill Lindsey & Associates, Inc. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Fuller, Wells, and Tyson. Nays: None Mr. Tyson declared the motion carried. III . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman / /