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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-04 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission February 4, 1975 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 Bob Pippin. Other members present were Messrs. Troy Fuller, Carl Tyson, Don Perkins, and Robert Johnson. (Absent were Carl Maas and Mrs. Jackie Comola). Also present were Assistant to the City Manager, Kenneth Taylor, and Recording Secretary, Bonnie O'Brien. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were as follows : Messrs. Dale Gresham, W. L. Kirkley, Robert Webster, Eugene Harrigan, Glen Holmbeck, G. W. Winter, Jr. , Sevan Denham, Bill Carmichael , Donald White, J. R. Payne, and Mesdms. Willie Mae McCormick, Mary Holmbeck, and Nell Longfellow. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Bob Johnson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Pippin moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated January 21 , 1975, as written, with the correction that the invocation was presented by Mr. Carl Tyson. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Tyson, Perkins, Fuller, and Johnson Nays : None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 244 REQUEST OF DR. RICHARD J. THOMES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ON LOT 9, 10, 11 , AND PART OF (Page Two, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, February 4, 1975) LOT 12, RAY SHELTON SUB- DIVISION, AND TRACT 4A, B. F. CROWLEY SURVEY. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH, EAST, AND SOUTH OF ELEVATED WATER TANK) . Chairman Pippin stated that the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 244 would not be held because there were some property owners within 200 feet of property who were not notified of the case and the hearing date. He stated that the new hearing date for Zoning Case No. 244, request of Dr. Richard Thomes, would be set for March 4, 1975, and that all property owners within 200 feet would be notified. II CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL: MORRISDALE SQUARE, REQUEST OF C. G. DUNN, 1307 CLIFFWOOD DR. EULESS , TEXAS. (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF ARWINE CEMETERY AND SOUTH OF MORRISDALE SHOPPING CENTER Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. Bill Carmichael who stated that he was making this presentation for plat approval of Morrisdale Square in behalf of Mr. Jerry Dunn. Mr. Carmichael stated that this development is proposed for professional people, doctors, dentists, attorneys, engineers, etc. The plan is to develop four units in the area with a central parking lot for employees in the panhandle configuration of the property with a zone between with trees left where possible. On that part of the property that slopes to the South, all trees and natural scenes will be left as is because it is unsuitable for building. He stated that Mr. Dunn has been conducting a study regarding the type of architecture and building materials of the surrounding buildings in order that the new construction will be compatible in appearance and structure with the existing buildings. Mr. Carmichael stated that the several sections of the building will have separate parking in addition to a central parking area. (Page Three, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, February 4, 1975) Mr. Johnson ask if the parking for the employees would be initially constructed along with the other phases of the project or will it be phased in as the buildings are occupied. Mr. Carmichael stated he was not sure of this. He stated that if they sold or leased to professional people they would go ahead with building of parking spaces and that maintenance of four lots will be shared by all property owners. He stated that if a building was rented to tenants who did not require parking, they would not be obligated to maintain an area which would be shared by all property owners. Mr. Johnson stated that not knowing the amount of parking spaces required, he thought Mr. Dunn would have to go ahead and pave it. The Commission stated that it felt there was a City Ordinance that required the initial parking areas be complete. The question was asked which tract the central parking lot would be tied to, if any. Mr. Carmichael replied that it will be tract four which he will occupy himself and that this will be written into the occupancy contracts. Mr. Carmichael asked if a six foot fence would be required. The Commission replied that there is a City Ordinance requiring a six foot fence between commercial property and residential property. The Commission stated that it is possible that this requirement could be set aside by mutual agreement of all involved: the City; property owners; and project developers. Mr. Johnson stated that he thought fencing of some kind should be there and of a kind that would lend itself to the surrounding landscape. Chairman Pippin stated that according to the City Engineers letter regarding this plat, the concrete valley should appear on the plat along with a provision for it's maintenance, and drainage runoff details. Also, the plat should show that Arwine Road is developed in accordance with Hurst street standards. (Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, February 4, 1975) r He stated that before a recommendation be given for this plat approval , two questions should be answered: (1 ) clarifi- cation of property lines, whether city limit lines are in Euless or Hurst; (2) Need shown on map where drainage area is on ditch and means proposed providing that drainage. Mr. Carmichael ask if the Commission would write a letter stating these two requests so he could forward it to Mr. Dunn. Chairman Pippin stated such a letter would be written. Mr. Fuller made a motion to table this application for plat approval until February 18, 1975. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Fuller, Perkins, Johnson, Tyson, and Pippin Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. III CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL: AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK, REQUEST OF W. S . DUBOSE CORPORATION, FORT WORTH, TEXAS. (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 183 AND NORTH OF PIPELINE ROAD WEST OF EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK) . Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. Gordon Swift. Mr. Swift stated he was making this presentation for plat approval of Airport Business Park for Mr. W. S. Dubose; that he had in hand the City Engineers letter and that plans had been revised to reflect most of the items in the Engineers letter. He stated that regarding Item 7, pertaining to HurricaneIC reeds, that it was their understanding that a perpetual maintenance agreement would be signed at the time of the development of that section; that this was not platted intentionally at this time. In the course of this presentation a question arose concerning curb lines along Highway 183. LIP (Page Five, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, February 4, 1975) Mr. Swift stated that Mr. Bullard had required the Dubose Corporation to install pavement fifty eight (58) from median to the curb line on Highway 183. Mr. Swift stated that in his opinion this was not in conformance with State standards which require only thirty six (36) feet, and that the extra pavement would become a maintenance liability for the City. He stated he would be willing to conform with Mr. Bullard's requirement but he would rather recommend thirty six (36) feet of pavement. He would, however, tie into the existing curb east of his property which is fifty eight (58) feet, and then by means of a gradual radius bring the curb in to thirty six (36) feet. After some discussion among the Planning and Zoning members it was agreed that thirty six (36) feet of pavement was preferable to fifty eight (58) feet. It was the consensus of the Commission that Item 8 of the Engineers letter rendered approval of the plat subject to the curb line question being worked out to the satisfaction of the City and the State. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the City requirements of sidewalks being installed on both sides of the street within the project. Mr. Swift and Mr. Dubose contented that side- walks in an industrial project of this nature were not necessary and would result in a liability to the City in that most of the sidewalks would be torn up or patched up in the course of construction. It was also their contention that the need for sidewalks in an industrial park did not exist since adequate off-street parking for employees, etc. , would be provided. The Planning and Zoning Commission, after some discussion, agreed that the sidewalks within the project were not necessary but should be installed along Highway 183. Mr. Johnson made the request that Mr. Bullard meet with the State Highway Department and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission what standard requirements of street widths will be. 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 on Highway 183 only, and Item 8, that the amount of distance between curb and gutter be worked out between the State Highway Department and the City of Euless. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Ayes: Messrs. Fuller, Perkins, Pippin, Johnson, and Tyson low Nays : None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. 1 (Page Six, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, February 4, 1975) IV CONSIDER MEETING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF BEDFORD Chairman Pippin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to meet with the Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission on February 27, 1975, in their regularly scheduled workshop session. A request was made for a letter to be written to the Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission asking if this date would be acceptable and for a letter of confirmation of place and time of meeting. V GENERAL OBSERVATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS Mr. Perkins observed that, because the footage between residential property and the proposed project of Zoning Case No. 244 were not double-checked, the hearing for this project had to be postponed with practically no notice to interested persons, and that as a result, a large group of people appeared for the hearing only to be informed that the hearing would be held at a later date. He further remarked that, judging from the discussions among these persons in the hall after they had left the room, there was a high degree of discontent among them concerning the postponement. Mr. Perkins suggested that, in the future, footages be double-checked. Chairman Pippin stated that the City tried to contact the people concerned, to notify them of the postponement, but were unable to reach all of them. Chairman Pippin stated that he would like to go on record as having inquired if the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda might be mailed out a little earlier to the members. VI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. APPROVED: &i ' d1/ 1 L