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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-03 tow Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission September 3, 1974 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 Bob Pippin. Other members present were Messrs. Carl Tyson, Robert Johnson, Troy Fuller, and Mrs. Jackie Comola. (Absent were Messrs. Don Perkins; and Carl Maas.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Inspector Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are as follows: Messrs. Walter A. Elliott, Max R. Evans, G. L. Anders, Reneau Anders, Mike Allen, and George Christian, Mesdms. Willie Mae McCormick. and G. L. Anders, INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Carl Tyson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated August 20, 1974, as written. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Tyson, Johnson, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 243 REQUEST OF MR. TROY FULLER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-1" NEIGH- BORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C-2" (Page Two, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, September 3, 1974) COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT 1J1 AND TRACT 1-1 , J. P. HALFORD SURVEY. (PROPERTY LO- CATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND FULLER DRIVE) Mr. Troy Fuller declined from sitting with the commission because of his interest in the zoning cases being presented. Mr. Pippin opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 243, request of Mr. Troy Fuller, for change of zoning from "C-1" Neighborhood Business District to "C-2" Community Business District on Tract 1J1 and Tract 1-1 , J. P. Halford Survey and recognized Mr. Walter Elliott. Mr. Elliott stated that he is repre- senting Mr. Troy Fuller who is requesting the zoning change in order to build a Sonic Drive-In on this property. Mr. Elliott stated that all financing has been arranged and the only thing delaying construc- tion is approval of the change of zoning. He stated that the Sonic Drive-In is a leased operation with Mr. Max Evans, owner and manager. He stated that no alcoholic beverages would be served and all ordering will be done from the car. Mr. Reneau Anders inquired what the operating hours would be and Mr. Evans stated that on weekdays it would open at 9:30 a. m. or 10:00 a. m. and close at 10:30 p. m. or 11 :00 p. m. and on Saturday and Sunday it would open at the same time and close at 12:00 a. m. or 1 :00 a. m. • Mr. Reneau Anders inquired as to the length of the lease and Mr. Evans stated it is a ten year lease with a five year option. Mr. Reneau Anders inquired if Sonic Inc. has any plans to locate a screen between the residential area and the property in question and Mr. Evans stated that such a screen is in the bid price. Mrs. Comola inquired what kind of waste disposal would be used and Mr. Evans stated they are planning to use large dumpsters. Mrs. Comola inquired if such a device will be visible from the street and Mr. Evans stated that it will be visible from Fuller Street but not from North Main Street. However, a fence can be put around the dumpster if the City so requires. c (Page Three, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, September 3, 1974) Mr. Reneau Anders inquired what kind of traffic increase could be expected on Fuller Street and Mr. Elliott stated he did not think there would be a very large increase. Mr. Johnson inquired if an entrance is expected to be put in on Fuller Street and Mr. Elliott stated such an entrance is being planned. Mr. Pippin inquired if he could be shown on the map how the building and parking will be situated on the property and Mr. Evans diagramed the layout, stating there will be twenty-four stalls for vehicles, twelve on each side with the building facing North Main Street. Mr. G. L. Anders inquired if music will be played outside and Mr. Evans stated there will be three speak- ers on each side with a span of only about twenty-five feet due to the canopies covering the area. Mr. G. L. Anders inquired what is going to keep the waste from coming on his property and Mr. Elliott stated there will be a waste receptacle for this purpose and the car- hops are oriented to pick up any waste seen on the ground. Mr. Pippin stated that since there were no more questions, the floor would be open for oppositions. Mr. Reneau Anders stated that he feels this establishment will decrease his parents property value and will increase the traffic flow on Fuller Street. He also stated that such traffic increase will be hazardous to the small children living on Fuller Street. He stated that the majority of the families in the immediate area of the drive-in do not own the property but only rent and therefore cannot voice opposition to the construction of the drive- in. Mrs. Comola inquired if since it would be within walking distance from Euless Junior High, would the student be served who were not in cars and Mr. Evans stated that non- car service is discouraged but not refused. Mrs. Comola suggests that Fuller Street be made into a one-way street going East to cut down the traf- fic flow. Mr. Pippin declared the public hear- ing closed. Mr. Johnson moved to approve Zoning kir Case No. 243 as presented by Mr. Elliott from "C-1" to "C-2". (Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, September 3, 1974) (,. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Johnson, Tyson, Pippin, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Fuller Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. 11 CONSIDER PERMANENT ZONING OF ORDINANCE NO. 395 REQUEST OF UNIVEST CORPORATION. (PRO' PERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF WESTPARK WAY AND NORTH OF PIPELINE ROAD.) Chairman Pippin recognized Mr. Mike Allen. Mr. Allen stated that he is representing Univest Corporation. Mr. Allen made the request for permanent zoning of City of Euless Ordinance No. 395 stating that he felt it was in the best interest of the City and property owners because it would make the property easier to finance and develop. Therefore, it would probably cause quicker development of the property than if the condition subsequents remain in effect. Mr. Allen also stated the City of Bedford has zoned some apartment and commercial property adjacent to this property in the City of Bedford and that Sears Stores is planning to build in the future on their site in the City of Bedford. Mr. Allen pointed out that Soto Grande Apartment Development was nearing completion and occupancy rates in the area are up and he feels that this particular site will be very attractive for apartment development. He therefore requests, at this time, permanent zoning on this tract of land or, if they would not consider permanent zoning, a three year extension of time on Ordinance No. 395. Mr. Johnson moved to recommend approval of permanent zoning on Ordinance No. 395 as stated in the Univest letter of August 8, 1974. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Johnson, Tyson, Pippin, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Fuller Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting Rlanninq and Zoning Commission, September 3, 1974) tow III . AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS GULF SOUTHWEST CHAPTER City Manager C. J. Griggs stated encouragement to attend the meeting. City Inspector Jack Bullard stated those wishing to attend must notify him within a week so plans can be made. IV. NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY Mr. Pippin stated that since the resigna- tion of Mr. Ozebek, a new secretary must be nominated. Mr. Pippin declared the floor open for nominations. Mr. Tyson nominated Mr. Robert Johnson for the office of Secretary. Mr. Fuller seconded the nomination. Mr. Pippin made the motion to end nominations. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Fuller, Tyson, and Mrs. Comola Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Johnson Chairman Pippin declared the motion carried. Mr. Johnson was appointed by acclamation to the office of Secretary. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: 4011 9 A. II L./'1 Chairman