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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-06 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission January 6, 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 Chairman Pippin. Other members present were Messrs. Carl Tyson, Troy Fuller, Dick Wells, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Carl Maas and Robert Johnson.) Also present were Director of Planning and Development, Lynn Shackelford and Recording Secretary, Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows: David C. Hughes, W.A. Elliott, Hal C. Ferguson, Sevan Denham, Charles M. Hunt, Glenn D. Walker, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated December 16, 1975, as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Lightbody, and Messrs. Wells, Pippin, and Tyson. Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 6, 1976) CONSIDER FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - PHASE 1 , BEAR CREEK ESTATES. PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK AND WEST OF NORTH MAIN STREET. Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. David Hughes. Mr. Hughes stated he is with the firm Elliott & Hughes located at 1004 West Euless Blvd. and is representing Mr. B.J. Reaves of Reaves Royal Homes requesting favorable consideration of the final plat of Phase I , Bear Creek Estates. Mr. Hughes stated that Mr. Reaves will be unable to attend due to a prior commitment. Mr. Hughes stated Phase I will consist primarily of single family housing. He further stated he has received and reviewed the City Engineer' s letter dated December 30, 1975 and has no objections; he is now in the process of making the necessary changes. Chairman Pippin asked Mr. Hughes if he intends to build a sidewalk around the culs-de-sac. Mr. Hughes stated he does. The sidewalks will be shown on the plat but will be constructed at the time of development of each lot. Mr. Tyson stated that according to item four of Mr. Wells' motion at the December 2, 1975 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, a development schedule is required. Mr. Tyson asked Mr. Hughes if he has such a schedule. Mr. Hughes stated he does not. Mr. Tyson asked why Phase 8 and a portion of Phase 2 were being final platted at this time. Mr. Elliott stated the utilities had to be brought to those areas anyway. However, the Commercial construction will not begin until there is a demand for it and the public will support it. Chairman Pippin asked if the City Council required that a development schedule be submitted with the plat. Councilman Hunt stated the City Council voted and approved the zoning subject to the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and therefore a development schedule would be required. Mr. Wells stated the reason he made a development schedule a requirement in his motion was to regulate the number of apartments in the area. If no schedule is required to allow the zoning to revert back to the previous zoning after a specified period of time, it could cause a potential problem. tor (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 6, 1976) Mr. Elliott apologized for not having the development schedule. He stated it was just an oversight. Mr. Hughes stated he was under the assump- tion that the developer' s plat would suffice for the development schedule. However, there are a few changes that would need to be made. It would still be used but the time would be different depending on the economy. Mr. Tyson stated he realized the economic situation and therefore, he could return and request a change if needed. Mr. Wells stated that according to the Ordinance, the zoning does not automatically revert back but the Planning & Zoning Commission is given the opportunity to initiate proceedings to change the zoning. Mr. Wells asked Mr. Shackelford if he has ever had a Planned Development where a development schedule was required. Mr. Shackelford stated he had not, however he has not been in this position very long. Mr. Wells stated he is concerned with people requesting a change of zoning and then not developing on the property. Mr. Wells made a motion to table the final plat approval of Phase I , Bear Creek Estates until a development schedule is submitted. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wells, Tyson, Fuller, Pippin, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. II . REQUEST OF MR. FITZGERALD Chairman Pippin stated that Mr. Fitzgerald had contacted him asking if it would be feasible for him to request a change of zoning on his property located North of Shields' Pharmacy on North Main Street from C-1 to I-1 to allow an electrical contractor's business. Mr. Fitzgerald had stated that the property sold but the transaction fell through, therefore, he was considering using the property himself. Mr. Fitzgerald further stated he will need to build some storage space behind the house. Mr. Shackelford stated he had talked with Mr. Fitzgerald and he also intends to store three or more forty foot construction trailors at the sight. Chairman Pippin stated the building will not meet City Code and fire ratings and would be endangering the lives of the employees working there. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 6, 1976) Mr. Shackelford stated that Mr. Fitzgerald plans to fix the building to look decent and use it temporarily until he can purchase other property. He further stated that only I-1 zoned property can thlw be used for this purpose and there is none located on North Main Street. Mr. Fitzgerald now operates his business in Arlington. Mr. Tyson asked the type of building Mr. Fitzgerald is using in Arlington. Mr. Shackelford stated it is a metal building. Mr. Wells suggested that Mr. Fitzgerald be recommended to purchase already Industrial zoned property. Chairman Pippin stated he would consider approving a change of zoning if (1) the building could be repaired to comply with the fire code, and (2) if there was no storage required in the back. Chairman Pippin stated a twelve foot fence would also be needed. All Planning & Zoning Commission members agreed that the change of zoning requested would not be feasible. III . REQUEST OF MR. FLOYD DEACON Mr. Shackelford stated Mr. Floyd Deacon had contacted him asking the proceedures for converting what was at one time a turkey farm located at the corner of Glade Road and Cheek-Sparger Road into mini-warehouses. The metal buildings already located on the property would be used for the warehouses and Mr. Deacon will conform to the paving requirements. The property, which is now zoned R-1 , has no water or sewer services. Chairman Pippin pointed out that without water service, there would be no fire protection. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Elliott if he had any additional information on Mr. Deacon's plans. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Deacon intends to build ten or twelve units using three buildings, each 360 feet long. He will use temporary paving as eventually he will wipe out everything and start over. He intends to build five or six bays 18 feet by 20 feet and, if those are leased, he will convert the other two buildings. If they do not lease, he will start something else. Chairman Pippin stated it is his opinion that Mr. Deacon will need a specific use permit rather than a non conforming use permit. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 6, 1976) Mr. Wells asked if the property across the street was in Grapevine. Mr. Elliott stated the property to the West is located in Colleyville and the property to the North is located in Grapevine. Mr. Wells asked if a specific use permit has a time limit. Chairman Pippin stated the Planning & Zoning Commission could recommend to the City Council that a time limit be put on the permit. Mr. Tyson asked Mr. Elliott how much time Mr. Deacon is asking for. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. Deacon plans on five years but he feels Mr. Deacon will need no longer than two years. Mr. Elliott suggested a one year renewal . Mr. Tyson stated Mr. Deacon will be out a large expense for only one year if the renewal is not accepted. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Deacon is aware of this and is willing to take the chance. Mr. Fuller stated he understands the problem of trying to make money off the property to pay the taxes as there is no market at this time to sell the property. Mr. Tyson stated he thought there was a provision for long time residents who were unable to sell their property to reduce the amount of taxes. Mrs. McCormick stated she knew of no such provision. Mr. Elliott stated there was a provision to allow long time residents who were unable to sell their property a longer period of time before their property would be foreclosed and sold. Mr. Shackelford stated that a normal specific use permit requires a survey of the property. Chairman Pippin stated that they will not be able to deviate from the Ordinance. Mr. Shackelford stated there was still the problem of the water and sewer and no fire protection. Mrs. McCormick suggested contacting the City Attorney, Mr. Bob McFarland, to find out if water service will be required on the property to allow fire protection. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 6, 1976) Mr. Shackelford stated he would contact Mr. McFarland and find out. ibr Chairman Pippin stated they will agree with whatever Mr. McFarland says and proceed accordingly. IV. HARWOOD ROAD Mr. Tyson advised the Commission of the proposed hazardous condition of East Harwood Road and future extension of Fuller-Wiser Road when it becomes a major thoroughfare. He stated Hurst has the same road condition at the corner of Pipeline and Brown Trail and there have been a large number of accidents at that intersection. He further stated that the property on Harwood Road has not been developed and if it is decided that the road needs to be changed, now is the time to do so before development begins. Chairman Pippin stated the property is zoned Planned Development and if the plat has already been approved, it will need to be changed. Mr. Shackelford stated the final plat has not been approved. Mr. Walker suggested making a notation in the file on the property that the road needs to be changed. Chairman Pippin asked Mr. Shackelford if he would find out what exists on the property and give a report on the sit- uation. Mr. Shackelford stated he would do so. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: da7)7,41:7„,_i Chairman