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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-18 416. Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission February 18, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8: 10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Bob Pippin. Other members present were Messrs. Troy Fuller, Don Perkins, Robert Johnson, Carl Maas, and Mrs. Jackie Comola. (Absent was Mr. Carl Tyson). Also present were Director of Public Works, Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary, Becky Null . VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows: Messrs. Dwayne Wilcox, Walter Elliott, Hugh Waite, C.G. Dunn, Bill Carmichael , 0. D. Long and Harold Copher, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Carl Maas. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated February 4, 1975, with the following corrections underlined so that page 5, paragraph 9 reads as follows: "Mr. Fuller made the motion to recommend approval of the plat plans as presented to the Commission subject to Engineers letter, with exception of Items 5 and 8: Item 5, that sidewalks be required alonq Highway 183 only, and Item 8, that the amount of distance from center line to curb and gutter be worked out between the State Highway Department and the City of Euless." Mr. Maas seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Fuller, Perkins, Johnson and Maas and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, February 18, 1975) PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 245 REQUEST OF MR. HAROLD COPHER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL ON TRACTS A2B1 AND A2A, OAKCREST ESTATES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DICKEY DRIVE, BETWEEN THE TRIANGLE CLUB AND APARTMENTS ON DICKEY AND ALEXANDER LANE) Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. Dwayne Wilcox who stated that he is representing Mr. Harold Gopher. Mr. Wilcox stated the reasons for wanting the zoning to be returned from "R-1" Single Family to "C-2" Commercial . Mrs. Comola asked if any developmental plans were waiting for this change. Mr. Wilcox stated that there were no immediate plans for development. Mr. Perkins asked if it was a small lot. Mr. Wilcox stated that it was approxi- mately 61 ft. by 157 ft. deep. Chairman Pippin asked if there were any proponents. Mr. Waite stated that he was for the change. Chairman Pippin asked if there were any opponents. There being none, Chairman Pippin declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the request for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family to "C-2" Commercial on Tracts A2B1 and A2A, Oakcrest Estates. Mrs. Comola seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Fuller, Perkins, Johnson and Maas, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, February 18, 1975) II CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL: REQUEST OF MR. HUGH WAITE FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 4, BELL RANCH TERRACE, INTO LOT 15R, BLOCK 4, BELL RANCH TERRACE. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 157 AND NORTH OF SIGNET DRIVE) Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who stated that he is representing Mr. Hugh Waite. Mr. Elliott stated that they are requesting the change for the purpose of building a construction in conformance to all the rules and regulations of the City. Chairman Pippin read the Engineer's letter dated February 12, 1975, which reads as follows: 2-864, CITY OF EULESS, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION, FINAL PLAT AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS "At the request of the City Staff, we have received and reviewed the final plat and construction plans for Lots 15 and 16 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 improve- ments 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. Mr. Elliott agreed to meet the conditions of the letter. Mr. Perkins stated that Mr. Hugh Waite had some pictures of the building they were planning to construct. Mr. Waite passed the pictures around and stated what the building would be constructed of. Mr. Johnson asked what the seating capacity would be. Mr. Waite stated the seating capacity would be between 75 and 100. Mrs. Comola asked what the hours would be. Mr. Waite stated approximately from noon time until 2:00 a.m. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, February 18, 1975) Mrs. Comola asked if it will be open to the public. Mr. Waite stated that it would be at the present. Mr. Perkins made the motion to approve the request for replat of Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace, into Lot 15R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace. Mr. Maas seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Pippin, Fuller, Perkins, Johnson and Maas, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. III OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDER MORRISDALE SQUARE PLATTING TABLED FROM LAST MEETING Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. 0. D. Long, who stated that he received a letter from the Engineers. He stated that they have already modified the fire hydrant detail . He stated that the solid fence will be a construction matter and will be raised a couple of inches. They have not decided the type of fence as of yet. Mr. Long stated that the street will be completely in Hurst. There will be right-of-ways along the street. The City will have a water line within the easement. Most of the side- walks will fall within the City of Euless. After some discussion about the drainage, Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the plat as given to the members of Planning and Zoning and the Engineers. Mrs. Comola seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Fuller, Perkins, Johnson and Maas and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. IV OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDER PROPOSED DATE r FOR JOINT MEETING WITH BEDFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, February 18, 1975) Chairman Pippin stated that the joint meeting has been set for Thursday, February 27, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Pippin asked that Bedford be contacted. Mrs. Comola requested that the Commission be brought up to date on the progress of the status of the Goals of Euless. V ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED: lea€42141. 6ieof.iold Chairman