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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-15 c Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission July 15, 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 Mr. Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. Troy Fuller and Dick Wells. (Absent were Messrs. Bob Pippin, Robert Johnson 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, David Hughes, Ken Whiteley, Don Wooldridge, George W. Hanner; and Mesdms. George W. Hanner and Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Carl Tyson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wells made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated July 1 , 1975, as written. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tyson, Fuller and Wells. Nays: None Mr. Tyson declared the motion carried. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT PLAT APPROVAL: TRACT 3R3 WESTPARK ADDITION. A PART OF 3R LOCATED SOUTH OF PASSPORT INN Item one was tabled until the next regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission August 5, 1975 due to lack of a quorum. L (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, July 15, 1975) Mr. Tyson stated that item one shall be the first item on the agenda for the August 5, 1975 meeting. 4 II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 247: REQUEST OF GEORGE BORING AND ASSOCIATES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 9, 10, 11 , 22, 23, & 24, Block 2, J.E. WHITNER ESTATES Mr. Tyson asked Mr. Wooldridge if he was aware of the back taxes owed to the City which would cause the Commission to be unable to vote on the case. Mr. Wooldridge stated he was aware of the back taxes and that the situation would be taken care of as soon as possible. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Wooldridge if he thought it might be best to present the case the same night the Commission votes on it. Mr. Wooldridge asked if he could pay the taxes tonight and continue the presentation to make it possible for the Commission to vote on it. Mr. Shackelford stated the exact amount was not known. Mr. Wooldridge asked if he could pay an approximate amount and be refunded the differance. Mr. Bullard stated the transaction must go through the tax office. Mr. Tyson stated that it would be best to continue the hearing at the next meeting. Mr. Wooldridge asked if there were any other questions. Mr. Tyson inquired about the pending lawsuit involving the property. Mr. Wooldridge stated there is a lawsuit concerning boundries and it goes to court August 4, 1975. Mr. Whiteley asked if the Commission could hear the case at this time and vote on it at a meeting other than a regular meeting. L (Page 3, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, July 15, 1975) Mr. Fuller pointed out that the members absent toningt would be voting on the case without hearing it. Mr. Whiteley stated the nonpayment of the taxes was not due to tax evasion, rather a result of the pending lawsuit. Mr. Wells asked Mr. Wooldridge what he plans to build on the property. Mr. Wooldridge stated he plans to build duplexes. Mr. Wells asked if he had the plans of the duplexes. Mr. Wooldridge stated he does have plans but he does not have them with him at this time. Mr. Tyson requested he bring the plans to the next meeting. Mr. Fuller made a motion to continue Public Hearing - Zoning Case No. 247 Request of George Boring and Assoc. for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-1" Neighborhood Business District and "R-2" Two Family Dwelling District on a portion of lots 9, 10, 11 , 22, 23, & 24, Block 2, J.E. Whitner Estates at the next regular meeting on August 5, 1975. Mr. Wells seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tyson, Wells and Fuller. Nays: None Mr. Tyson declared the motion carried. APPRECIATION Mr. Hughes expressed his appreciation for the City staff, Jack Bullard, and the Engineers for helping to get Tract 3R3 ready as promptly as they did. RESIGNATION Mr. Tyson read the letter addressed to Chairman Pippin from Mr. Charles Waller resigning his position on the Commission due to illness. Mr. Tyson stated the letter should be submitted to the Council to have a new member appointed. L I f (Page 4, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, July 15, 1975) Mr. Waller' s letter is as follows: Please consider this letter as notice of my resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, effective immediately. Since being appointed to the commission, I have developed health problems. I will have surgery in the near future and an extensive convalescence. I regret the necessity of this action, because it was a pleasure meeting all of you on the commission, and I was looking forward to serving with you. III . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED: c Chaff man