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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-16 4bre Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission December 16, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Pippin. Other members present were Mr. Troy Fuller and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Robert Johnson, Carl Tyson, Dick Wells, and Carl Maas.) Also present, were Director of Planning and Development, Lynn Shackelford and Recording Secretary, Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows: Messrs. Jack Bullard, Jim Nickerson, Charles M. Hunt, Harry B. Hunsicker, Hugh M. Waite; and Mesdms. Mary England and Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller stated he thought Mr. Wells' motion on the approval of Zoning Case #248 did not include paragraph 6 of the City Engineer' s letter. Paragraph 6 of the City Engineer' s letter is as follows: 6. "We understand the location of Cheek Sparger Road has been fixed at the West City Limits along Highway 157 and near the East City Limits along the proposed extension of Highway 360. These two locations have been fixed by the Texas Highway Department. We want to be sure that the Commission and the Council understands that if these plans are approved, then we are fixing the location of Cheek Sparger in this area. The question in our minds should be then is this the best location for all involved. To my knowledge no detail engineering study has been performed to determine the most desirable and economic location of Cheek Sparger. It is our recommendation that such a study be performed before we firmly fix its location. • (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, December 16, 1975) Mr. Bullard stated paragraph 6 of the City Engineers' letter was excluded. Chairman Pippin stated the last sentence on page fifteen of the December 2, 1975 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes should be amended to read as follows to better clarify the meaning: "Mr. Wells stated he would amend his motion to include paragraph 6 in the exclusions." Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated December 2, 1975 subject to Chairman Pippin's amendment. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: . Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Lightbody, and Chairman Pippin. Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. DEVELOPMENT PLAT - LOTS 17R AND 18R, BLOCK 4, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION. PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF HWY. 157 AND NORTH OF CAPTAIN'S DEN Mr. Hugh Waite stated he is requesting replatting approval of Lots 17, 18, and 19, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Chairman Pippin stated the replatting will change the three lots into only two. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Waite if he had seen the City Engineer's letter. Mr. Waite stated he had. The City Engineer's letter is as follows: "At the request of the City Staff, we have received and reviewed the final plat and construction plans for Lots 17-R and 18-R of the Bell Ranch Terrace Addition to the City of Euless. We are of the opinion that these plans conform to the policies of the City of Euless; and we, therefore, recommend your approval . Your approval should be subject to Texas Highway Department permit for improvements shown within the right-of-way of F.M. Hwy. 157. These improvements will need to be consistent with the proposed widening and improvements of F.M. Hwy. 157." Chairman Pippin asked what the intended use of the property is. L • (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, December 16, 1975) Mr. Waite stated it will be used for retail ; the specific use is in negotiation and will be disclosed at a later date. Mr. Fuller asked what the size is of the lot Captain's Den is located on. Mr. Waite stated Captain's Den is a 3600 sq. ft. building located on two lots with 66 parking spaces. Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the replatting of Lots 17, 18, and 19 into Lots 17R and 18R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition as requested by Mr. Hugh Waite, subject to the City Engineer's letter. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: ' Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Lightbody, and Chairman Pippin. Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. II . REPLAT OF TRACT 4AR1 WESTPARK CENTRAL CURRANT LOCATION OF PASSPORT INN Mr. Hunsicker stated he represents IDS Reality Trust requesting the replatting of Tract 4AR1 leaving off the remainder of a portion of Tract 4AR. Mr. Hunsicker stated the motel on Tract 4AR1 was built two years ago and the drainage problem was evident at that time. Mr. Hunsicker agreed to solve the drainage problem and in return, the owner of Passport Inn would give him the remaining portion of Tract 4AR. In doing this, eight parking spaces will be taken away from Passport Inn. However, these spaces are not in use due to the location of the fire hydrant and heliport. Mr. Hunsicker stated he will use the prop- erty as a means for trucks to get to the back of buildings intended to be built. Mr. Fuller asked if the heliport is now in use. Mr. Bullard stated that to his knowledge, there has never been a helicopter to land there. Chairman Pippin asked if the parkiri.g at Passport Inn was in accordance with the minimum requirements. Mr. Bullard stated the Ordinance required two parking spaces per unit, and he feels there will still be adequate parking without the eight spaces. Mr. Shackelford stated the reason for the extra parking is because of the bar and restaurant. • (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, December 16, 1975) Chairman Pippin stated his hesitation to approve the replatting for fear the parking will be in violation of the Ordinance. Mr. Bullard stated he is relatively certain that they will not be in violation of the Ordinance as the area is not used for parking anyway due to the heliport and fire plug. Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the replatting of Tract 4AR1 of Westpark Central as requested by Mr. Hunsicker. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Lightbody, and Chairman Pippin. Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. I , III . LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION Mr. Shackelford stated letters had been sent notifying citizens of Euless effected by the Hurst Public Hearing. Chairman Pippin stated his appreciation in Mr. Shackelford doing this as it is not required by law. IV. SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Shackelford stated that Mr. Bob McFarland has a draft of the Sign Ordinance which will comply with the Texas Highway Department and the Beautification Act. He further stated it should be ready by the next Planning ar}d Zoning Commission meeting. Chairman Pippin asked if the City was less stringent with sign requirements than the Texas Highway Department. Mr. Shackelford stated the City was more stringent except for the size requirements. The City had no limit on the size of advertising signs but will in the future. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: 411, 40111 Chairman 1