HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-07 Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 7, 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 Carl Tyson. Other members present
were Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Bob Pippin, Don Perkins and Herman Wallace.
(Absent were Messrs. Richard Leggett and Robert Johnson.)
Also present were City Inspector Jack
Bullard, City Attorney Bob McFarland and Recording Secretary Della Houy.
VISITORS
Visitors in attendance are as follows:
Messrs. Wendell Patterson, Bill Taylor, Wayne E. Wright, Joe W. Ridlehuber,
M. J. Barber, John H. Soliday, Walter A. Elliott, Jr. , Allen King, C. G.
Ferrell , James H. Fuller, Leroy E. Gillan, Wayne O' Daniel III , Robert L.
Spinks, E. R. Todd, Carroll Davis, Daryl E. Cozby, Robert B. Olsen, Arthur
Bowland, T. E. Bromer, Floyd Young, Kenneth E. Davis, Steve Humphrey,
J. J. Taliaferro, E. Jack Steele, Charlie W. Ingram, Raymond W. Cronshey;
Mesdms. Jessie Young, Wendell Patterson, Bill Taylor, Barbara G. Ridlehuber,
Mary A. Ridlehuber, M. J. Barber, Helen B. Soliday, Betty Fuller, Jimmy
Payton, Elsie Hale, Jo Ellen Spinks, Mary Lou Davis, Eileen Olsen, Reba
Cromer, Marilyn J. Davis, Johanna Cronshey and Alice S. Ernest.
INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by Mr. Ray
Ozebek.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Pippin moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting dated April 16, 1974 as written.
Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Ozebek, Wallace, Perkins and Tyson
Nays: None
Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried.
PLAT REVISION - TRACTS 23, 22 AND 22A,
SOTOGRANDE SUBDIVISION (TRACT 23 LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL AND TRACTS 22
AND 22A LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL,
411611,- SOUTH SIDE OF PIPELINE ROAD)
Chairman Tyson recognized Mr. Walter
(Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Elliott, who stated that he is representing Mr. Robert Folsom Investment
Inc. , for a replat of Sotogrande Subdivision.
Mr. Elliott stated that the purpose
of the replat is to build several more tennis courts and they need the
revision for designation of fire lanes and utility easements.
Chairman Tyson read a letter from Mr.
Bill Ratliff, City's Consulting Engineer, as follows:
"We have reviewed the plans submitted for Sotogrande Tracts 22R and
23R as requested by Mr. Bullard. In our opinion, the information
submitted is consistent with the Preliminary Plan originally approved
in March of 1969; and we recommend its approval .
If I can be of further assistance in your review of this project,
please do not hesitate to call ."
Mr. Ozebek moved to recommend approval
of the Plat Revision of Tracts 23, 22 and 22A, Sotogrande Subdivision.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Wallace, Pippin, Perkins and Tyson
Nays: None
Chairman Tyson declared the motion
carried.
II .
PLAT APPROVAL - RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 10,
ALEXANDER-CULLUM SUBDIVISION INTO LOTS 1
THROUGH 8, BLOCK 10, (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH
OF EAST HUITT AND EAST OF CULLUM DRIVE. )
Chairman Tyson recognized Mr. David
Barfield who stated he requests a plat approval of resubdivision of Block
10, Alexander-Cullum Subdivision into lots 1 through 8, Block 10.
Mr. Barfield stated that he builds homes
in Bedford and Hurst and he has purchased this property and he has talked
with Mr. Bullard concerning the size of the lots which meet the City
requirements. Mr. Barfield stated that the houses will have approximately
1400 square feet to 1500 square feet and will be built in a wooded area.
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Mr. Barfield stated he has talked with
the owners of Lot 8, and the owners have signed an agreement to sign the
final plat for dedication and filing.
Chairman Tyson read a letter from Mr.
Bill Ratliff, City Consulting Engineer, as follows:
"We have received the plat and construction plans for the subject
project from Mr. Bullard, and furnish the City of Euless our comments
as follows:
(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
tow (1) We would recommend that the access drive to Lot 8 be increased
to a minimum width of 18 feet
(2) At the time of submittal of the plans, off-site drainage informa-
tion was not included; and we, therefore, requested that information
from the Developer' s Engineer. We have since received drainage area
information in the form of a memo which indicates no problems with the
off-site drainage; however, this information is not in a form that
can be used for permanent subdivision records for the City. We would,
therefore, recommend the Commission' s approval of this plan subject
to off-site drainage information being submitted in plan form prior to
consideration by the City Council ."
Chairman Tyson read a letter from Chief
C. C. Livingston, Euless Fire Department, as follows:
"The proposed platting at Cullum and Huitt is inadequate from a fire
protection standpoint for the following reasons:
1 . One way in and one way out to the large lot at rear of property.
2. The need for an alternate attack route for the house on the large
lot at rear of property and rear of home sites along Cullum and
Huitt streets.
3. Inadequate width of driveway into the rear property. Your fire
department requires a 40' turning radius from Cullum.
4. Excessive distance from fire hydrant to rear property.'.'
A discussion followed on street width
to rear lot.
In reply to a question by Mr. Ozebek,
Mr. Barfield stated that he paid too high a price for the land and it would
not be feasible to enlarge the lots.
Mr. Tyson inquired if the plat were
approved, fire protection would be cut off from the lot now owned by Mr.
Barfield.
Mr. Barfield stated he would install a
fire hydrant by the 18' drive-way for protection.
Mrs. Jimmy Payton inquired if an 18' drive-
way were installed, what the lot size would be.
Mrs. James Fuller stated that she owns
the property adjacent to the proposed development and she does not object
to the development, but she believes the houses should be the same size as
the adjacent homes and the lots should not be smaller than the ones in
the development at this time. Mrs. Fuller stated it is unfair to leave the
existing house fenced in and this creates a bad situation as there is no
way for fire protection to get to the older house.
(Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Mrs. Fuller read the lot widths of the
surrounding property and asked the neighbors to stand in opposition and
fifteen (15) people stood.
Mr. Bullard stated they could plat lots
facing Huitt and Cullum but would like a culdesac or street going through
Lot 8, and if Lot 8 was sold prior to platting it was an illegal subdivision
of the property.
Mr. Tyson stated that the property was
sold by metes and bounds and the platting should have been done prior to
sale of the property. Mr. Tyson further stated that in his opinion, they
would have to provide fire protection for Lot 8, which would require change
from the platting as presented.
Mr. Ozebek stated he believes a buyer
would rather pay more for a home on a larger lot and in an area almost
developed, they should not change the neighborhood by platting smaller lots.
Mr. James Fuller inquired if there were
any deed restrictions on the property.
Mr. Barfield stated there were no deed
restrictions as the property was not platted.
Mr. Pippin inquired if the 40' turning
radius is a City requirement.
Mr. Bullard stated that Chief Livingston
stated that the smallest Mr. Barfield could get by with was a 24' drive-
way.
Mr. Ozebek moved to recommend denial of
the plat as shown on resubdivision of Block 10, Alexander-Cullum Subdivision.
Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Perkins, Wallace, Pippin and Tyson
Nays: None
Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried.
III .
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 240 -
REQUEST OF MANNING GRINNAN FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON A
14 ACRE TRACT IN THE B.F. CROWLEY SURVEY.
(PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET
ACROSS FROM TRAILWOOD ADDITION. )
Mr. Tyson opened the Public Hearing on
(Page Five, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Zoning Case No. 240 for change of zoning from "R-l" Single Family Dwelling
District to "PD" Planned Development, request of Mr. Manning Grinnan and
recognized Mr. Manning Grinnan.
Mr. Grinnan introduced his associates,
Mr. Tom Allred, Mr. Stan Smith, Architect, and Mr. Manning Grinnan, Jr.
Mr. Grinnan stated that his corporation has an overall master plan for the
property north to the City limit line and east to the proposed Highway 360.
Mr. Grinnan stated they proposed extending Cheek-Sparger Road as a thorough-
fare street into the airport.
Mr. Grinnan stated this request was a
small segment of the overall development and would like to explain the
overall plan that Springer and Associates think is appropriate for the land.
Mr. Grinnan presented a map of the land from SH 183 to the City limit line
and stated they intend to incorporate plans into a long range plan to coin-
cide with the growth of the City. He stated the plan would be an asset
to the citizens of Euless and a profit to his corporation, instead of allow-
ing millions of dollars to go to the cities on the other boundaries of the
airport. Mr. Grinnan stated it was unfeasible to plan the development
along proposed Spur 360 until the spur is completed. He stated they proposed
a major shopping center, office buildings, motels and an outdoor recreation
area, as well as apartment complexes. He further stated that the recreation-
al area would be available to the citizens of Euless and surrounding areas.
He stated this plan is approximately a fifteen (15) years plan, in twelve,
(12) steps. He stated the first step is to develop between Fuller-Wiser
Road and North Main Street.
Mr. Smith stated that the master plan is
to develop 1400 acres and the area south of Little Bear Creek between
Fuller-Wiser Road and North Main Street is a fifty (50) acre tract and will
be developed in three (3) phases. Mr. Smith stated that the density would
be 7.56 units per acre for a total of 200 units on fourteen (14) acres -
184 - two bedroom units and 32 one-bedroom units.
Mr. Smith stated that they have approached
the neighbors, as they want to be good neighbors, in order to build some-
thing the neighbors would approve. He stated the apartments would be of
a permanent nature and Mr. Grinnan would own and manage this development.
Mr. Smith stated the area on North Main Street would remain as a parkway,
and be landscaped.
Mr. Tyson stated that the plat the
developers were presenting is not the same as the members of the Board have.
Mr. Bullard stated that the developers
have been meeting with the City Enginners and they have modified the plat
to agree with the City Engineer and the City Fire Marshall , and the Engineer
recommended the street into North Main Street be located to the south of
the property.
Chairman Tyson read a letter from Mr.
Bill Ratliff, City' s Consulting Engineer, as follows:
(Page Six, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
4 "As requested by Mr. Bullard, we have reviewed the preliminary planning
aspects of the subject project as they were submitted for planned unit
development zoning. We offer you our comments on these plans as follows:
1 . The entrance to this project from North Main Street is offset
approximately 50 feet from Trailwood Drive. We feel that such
offset would be a hazardous arrangement and we recommend moving
this entrance to the far south edge of the project in order to
provide adequate offset, or that arrangements be made so that the
entrance could be directly across from Trailwood Drive which will
allow traffic control .
2. Water service to this tract is shown to be provided by a single
8-inch line. We would concur with the Fire Marshall that it
would be highly desirable to have a dual feed into this complex
in order that a failure of this single line would not prohibit
fire fighting in this entire area.
3. We are concerned that there is very little access provided to
the property north of this tract and no planned access to the east.
We feel that this access should be considered at the time of this
submittal .
We have expressed the above comments to the Developers of this project
verbally, as requested by Mr. Bullard. As a result of that conversation
the Developers have submitted a revised layout which appears to satisfy
these three items. It is our understanding that the Developers will
have available for the Planning and Zoning Commission this revised plan
and layout which also shows the property to the north and to the east
as it might relate to the subject property. We felt that this additional
planning should be done in order that we could make some determination
what the traffic and circulation could be within and around this total
area.
It is also our understanding that the Developers have a letter from
the Oil Company regarding the relative danger of the transmission lines
crossing this tract so far as habitable dwellings within the vicinity.
We have recommended that they have this letter available to the
Planning and Zoning Commission so that the Commission might -consider
any statements made by the Oil Company.
If we can be of further assistance in your review of this proposed
project, please do not hesitate to call ."
Mr. Smith stated that the Developers
have redrawn their plat to comply with the Engineer's letter.
In reply to a question by Mr. Tyson, Mr.
Grinnan stated that the number of tennis courts will depend on the response
of the complex and the abutting property owners; that there are two (2)
on the plat.
(Page Seven, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
4111, Mr. Smith stated there will be no buildings
along the Arco Pipeline; that this area will be used for parking.
Mr. Tyson inquired if Mr. Springer used
the City' s Master Plan in the development of the Master Plan of the project.
Mr. Grinnan stated that the Springer
Company used the best permanent use of the land in relation to the airport,
to blend in with the City' s plan.
In reply to a question from a member of
the Commission, Mr. Grinnan stated that they have been unable to purchase
the small tract of land with the house fronting on North Main Street, but
that they are still trying to negotiate with them.
Mr. Tyson stated that the Developer is
trying to surround the owner with multi-family.
Mr. Grinnan stated they are surrounding
him with a public park.
Members of the Commission looked at the
revised plan.
Mr. Harold Wright, 208 Shenandoah, inquired
the rental fee on the apartments.
Mr. Smith stated that a two (2) bedroom
unfurnished apartment would rent for approximately $250.00 and a one (1)
bedroom would rent for approximately $182.00.
Mr. Archie McElveen, 1802 Shadow Lane,
inquired if the density of the apartments was on the total acreage or
on only the portion that will be in apartments.
Mr. Smith stated the density is on the
total acreage.
Mr. Raymond Cronshey, 1804 Shadow Lane,
inquired if there were any plans for commercial sales such as beverage,
food, or retail sales.
Mr. Grinnan stated that only rental of
apartments and the Day Care Center.
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Mr. Ron Streetenberger, 209 Trailwood,
stated that if the recreational area is open to the public, that would be
a lot of people.
Mr. Grinnan stated that the Developers
need the citizens of Euless to help develop this recreational area and when
they reach the saturation point, memberships will be cut off.
(Page Eight, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Mr. Harold Wright, 208 Shenandoah,
inquired when the entrances on Spur 360 would be open for traffic, to relieve
the traffic on North Main Street.
Mr. Grinnan stated the Engineer did not
believe there was a major traffic problem on North Main Street and they
planned to begin immediately to bring their street east, and it would take
from eight (8) to ten (10) months to complete. He further stated that if
it would be convenient for the property owners across the street he would
close off the entrance into North Main Street.
Mr. Bullard stated that the City and the
Fire Marshall would require an entrance into North Main Street.
In reply to a question, Mr. Bullard
stated that the City is attempting to obtain easements for widening the
bridge over Little Bear Creek and hope to begin construction by June 1 ,
1974.
Mrs. Marland Ernest, 105 Trailwood, stated
that the area explained by the Developers is not covered in the plat to-
night, and they seem to be talking about "pie in the sky". She further
stated that since the Developers own 100% of the land to the east they have
the opportunity to do as outlined but they are talking about great clubs
and extra streets which is not the issue tonight, but rather small apartments
as they go into this area.
In reply to a question, Mr. Tyson stated
that the Engineers have considered and submitted their letter concerning
the sewer flow.
Mr. Grinnan stated that without the sewer
facilities they could not develop and the City has a very good sewer system.
Mr. J. J. Taliaferro, 206 Trailwood,
inquired concerning the bond election for schools and a new fire station.
Mr. Bullard stated that new school sites
are not included in a City bond election, and the schood has several sites
located in the north section of Euless. Mr. Bullard further stated that a
new fire station to be located on North Main Street in Midway Park was
included in the bond election as was a new police station to be located
west of the City hall .
Mr. Raymond Cronshey' inquired if the
dwellings in this development would be sold or all rental property.
Mr. Smith stated that some of the build-
ings later on would be townhouses for sale but the complex to be built at
at present are only rental units.
Mr. Tyson stated that single family in
this area is desirable, as H. U.D. has stated that the noise zone to Fuller-
Wiser Road is the level for single family residences.
(Page Nine, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Mr. Carroll Davis, 406 Summit Ridge,
inquired if they had adequate electric power.
' Mr. Grinnan stated that they had discussed
this development with Texas Power and Light Company and are assured there
is ample electricity.
Mr. Darly Cozby, 601 Summit Ridge,
inquired why they chose this project for land zoned for single family
residences.
Mr. Grinnan stated they did not want to
rush in and build houses next to office buildings and commercial buildings.
Mr. Michael McEneny, 1806 Shenandoah,
inquired the proposed use for the property along North Main Street.
Mr. Grinnan stated they only plan to
clear up an eye sore and improve it with landscaping.
Mr. McEneny inquired if in five (5) or
ten (10) years this 200 to 300 feet is zoned back to commercial .
Mr. Tyson stated that the developers would
have to come back to the City and request the rezoning.
Mr. Grinnan stated that the west entrance
to the airport along Cheek-Sparger Road will be for commerical .
Mr. Carroll Davis, 406 Summit Ridge,
inquired about the drainage, if they were planning an open or closed drain-
age system, and if there would be a big enough culvert to discharge the
water.
Mr. Elliott stated that he has taken the
City plan and examined the 50 year flood, and with Mr. Ratliff established
that two (2) 5 x 10 boxes installed, extending into the golf course and an
underground drainage system into the creek.
Mr. Grinnan stated they have not given
up the idea of retaining the pond on the property with a fountain, similar
to Turtle Creek.
Mr. Cronshey inquired if the Developers
would consider deeding the portion along North Main Street to the City to
insure against a shopping center going in there.
Mr. Bullard stated that this zoning is
for Planned Development and the Developer must build as the plat is approved.
In reply to a question, Mr. Smith stated
that the club house will include rental office, security office and the Day
Care Center, and will not really be only a club.
(Page Ten, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
4hr In reply to a question, Mr. Grinnan stated
there would be no commercial buildings south of Little Bear Creek.
Mrs. Davis inquired if they would grade
down the hill on North Main Street when the street was widened.
Mr. Bullard stated they would not grade
the hill down but would raise the banks of the creek - they would cut the
banks to bring them to grade.
Mrs. Davis inquired if widening the
bridge would cause a hazard at the entrance of the complex.
Mr. Elliott stated it would be no more
hazardous than the entrance to Trailwood Addition.
Mr. Cronshey inquired how many buildings
would the people see from Main Street.
Mr. Smith stated that maybe one (1 )
building would be visible from North Main Street because of the trees and
the buildings would be single story.
Mr. Bob Olsen, 1806 Summit Ridge, inquired
if a day care center was not considered commercial .
Mr. Bullard stated that a day care center
can be built in apartment zoning and can be considered commercial .
Mrs. Davis inquired if the grassy area
would be landscaped or if it would be a park and playground.
Mr. Grinnan stated they have no plans
for a playground; that the entrance will be maintained by the Developers to
set an atmosphere for the complex.
Mrs. Davis inquired if the City would
maintain it if it were given to the City.
Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman of Park ,and
Recreation Board, stated it would be better if Mr. Grinnan maintained it
than the City.
In reply to a question, Mr. Grinnan stated
that he owns and manages all the apartment complexes he has constructed.
Mrs. Davis inquired why the Day Care
Center was not built in the rear of the complex.
Mr. Smith stated it is more feasible to
buildiin the back if only the people in the complex used the center, but
they felt some of the citizens of Euless may want to use the Day Care Center.
Mr. Tyson inquired about screening fences.
(Page Eleven, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 1974)
Mr. Smith stated that a six (6) foot
screening fence is planned to off-set the complex from the houses around
it.
Mr. Bob Olsen inquired about the type
signs that would be used on the project.
Mr. Grinnan stated that there would not
be signs of any type.
In reply to a question, Mr. Smith stated
that the construction would be 80% masonry, with wood shingle roofs, compatable
with the neighboring houses.
Mr. E. M. Mumford, 1802 Shenandoah,
stated that they are applying for a permit, spending all this money and still
not able to tell the adjoining owners the type of apartments in this zoning.
Mr. Smith stated that they have floor
plans worked out - they will have gabled roofs, wood shingle, be of stucco
and natural woods.
In reply to a question, Mr. Grinnan
stated that the apartments would not be total electric, that the gas air
conditioning is not as effective and they would use both gas and electricity.
In reply to a question from Mr. Wright,
Mr. Smith stated that they would have ample garbage pick-up stations and
that each unit would have its own air conditioning and heating system.
Chairman Tyson inquired if there were
any proponents. There being none, he called for any opponents.
Mr. Bob Olsen stated he was speaking
on behalf of the Trailwood Association for a request that the zoning
request be denied; that the request is contrary to the Land Use Plan. He
further stated that with the addition of 200 units it would double the
population and add 200 to 400 more children. He further stated that the
schools are already overcrowded and the children from the apartment complex
would have to cross North Main Street to get to school . He stated if
Summit Ridge Drive extends through to FM 157, it would increase the traffic
load through the neighborhood and there would be a hazard for a left turn
lane from a two (2) lane street. He stated this complex would put an
additional 200 to 400 additional cars which will cause noise pollution;
the lights out of the complex will shine into the windows and yards of the
houses in Trailwood Addition. He further stated that approving this request
would set a precedent to more multi-family zoning and to grant this change
would be to grant a privilege, and the City' s Master Plan should not be
arbitrarily changed. Mr. Olsen presented a petition for denial of the
zoning request with 150 signatures. (Copy of petition on file in Office of
City Secretary.)
Mr. E. M. Mumford, 1802 Shenandoah,
stated that he lived for several years in the subdivision north of SH 183
and he knows what apartments and commercial can do to a development, with
noise and trash pollution, and also that the property along North Main
Street will devalue.
(Page Twelve, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
;kr Mr. Terry Castleberry, 1801 Shenandoah,
stated some of the most expensive homes in Dallas are next to Planned
Developments and this is not always true.
Mr. Tyson stated a good example of a
good Planned Development is Sotogrande.
A gentleman from the audience inquired
why change zoning for a corporation, if they pay more taxes in twenty (20)
years but cost the City more until that time.
Mr. Cronshey stated that if one commercial
business is allowed, it would set a precedent.
Mr. Taliaferro stated Euless doesn't
have much land left and the area east of North Main Street should be left
residential .
Mrs. Davis stated that the City does not
have adequate parks now and with more children and people, it would require
more parks, more police and fire protection and more streets.
Mr. Grinnan stated their Master Plan
calls for large recreational areas in the flood plain along Little Bear
Creek. He stated this development would encourage industry which in turn
would bring in more tax money for better schools and other facilities.
Mr. Tyson asked if there were other
opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. McFarland inquired if Mr. Grinnan
would consider deleting the front protion of the property fronting North
Main Street and leaving it "R-1".
Mr. Grinnan stated he would agree to
this until some type of arrangement can be agreed upon with the neighbors.
Mr. Tyson asked Mr. Olsen if leaving the
375 feet depth along North Main Street would meet part of the objections of
the home owners.
Mr. Olsen stated the 375 feet was only
a token offer; that this rezoning would set a precedent.
Mr. Tyson asked if there were any present
who wished to withdraw their opposition to the new plan. There were no
withdrawals.
Mr. Pippin inquired if any soil samples
had been taken to see what density the land could support.
Mr. Grinnan stated he does not know, but
believes Mr. Struges had some knowledge of the soil .
(Page Thirteen, RegularMeeting Planning and Zoning Commission, May 7, 1974)
Mr. Pippin moved to table and take under
advisement Zoning Case No. 240 for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family
Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development on a 14 acre tract in the
B. F. Crowley Survey, that applicant furnish the Board with density data
pertaining to population impact on the schools, plus, if available, soil
permeability data for consideration by the Board.
Mr. Wallace seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Wallace, Ozebek, Perkins and Tyson
Nays: None
Chairman Tyson declared the motion
carried.
IV.
RECONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 238 - REQUEST
OF MR. H. K. HUIE. ZONING REQUESTED HAS
BEEN CHANGED AT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
AND CITY COUNCIL HAS REFERRED IT BACK TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION
OF CHANGES. (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HUNTINGTON
ADDITION, SOUTH OF SH 183.)
Mr. McFarland reviewed the circumstances
of the rehearing of Zoning Case No. 238, for change of zoning request of
Mr. H. K. Huie. Mr. McFarland stated Mr. Huie originally requested rezoning
and withdrew his request and resubmitted a plan before Planning and Zoning
and City Council . Mr. Huie agreed to change his request at the City Council
meeting, by enlarging the commercial zoning on Tract 2, change Tract 3 and
Tract 4 to "SP" Specific Use - Townhouses, and now has resubmitted his
proposal with townhouses east of the houses on Huntington Drive and Koen
Lane.
Mr. Tyson recognized Mr. Huie who stated
that Mr. McFarland has stated the zoning changes he is requesting and be will
not build on the front portion of Tract 2 fronting on Alexander extending
25 feet into Tract 2.
A discussion followed on the streets in
the development.
In reply to a question from Mr. Tyson,
Mr. Huie stated he has met with the home owners and has overcome objection
of most of the home owners.
Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Huie if he
recalled the number of townhouse units to be on Tract 3 and they estimated
approximately a maximum of thirty (30) units.
Mr. John Soliday, 207 Huntington, asked
what assurance he would have that Mr. Huie would not build on that front
25 feet.
(Page Fourteen, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 1974)
Mr. Tyson stated the permanent building
set back would be on the final plat.
Mr. Soliday asked who would have to take
care of the maintenance of this 25 feet and Mr. Huie stated he would maintain
it.
Mr. McFarland stated this set-back can
be paved and be part of the parking lot.
Mr. Joe Riley, 818 Atkerson stated it
would be better for the City for Alexander Street to come through and tie
into Alexander south of Tract 1 .
Mr. Robert Spinks, 301 Huntington, inquired
if the townhouses are not built, will a screening fence be required.
Mr. Bullard stated a screening fence will
be required between the commercial zoning and the homes if the townhouses
are not built.
Mr. Tyson asked if there were proponents.
There being none, he asked if there were any opponents.
Mr. Ira Goodfellow, 403 Huntington, stated
he objects to townhouses because they will be looking into the back yards
of the townhouses.
Mr. Walter Adams, 200 Huntington, stated
he is opposed to having commercial zoning on two (2) sides of his house.
Mr. Soliday stated he doesn't go along
with any of the proposal , but 25 feet is better than nothing. He stated
he paid to move into Euless and thought he was getting into a residential
section.
Mr. Joe Ridlehuber stated he is opposed
to townhouses up to his back yard, that when he bought his house he thought
the land would be left residential . Mrs. Ridlehuber agreed with her
husband.
Mrs. Peggy Barber stated she is opposed
to townhouses as they are an eye sore.
Mr. J. H. Ridlehuber, 208 Huntington,
stated he has been to all the meetings and would rather have townhouses
than warehouses but would prefer the land remain residential .
Mrs. J. H . Ridlehuber stated there would
be a traffic circle and would be dangerous for the children in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Soliday stated the neighborhood has
been a safe place with no vandalism and she would like to keep it that way.
(Page Fifteen, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 1974)
Mrs. Eula Adams stated when they,bought
their home, the real estate man told them the property would remain
residential .
Mr. Ken Davis stated that in the initial
meetings, they suggested a green belt behind the homes but were turned
down and cannot see that there is any improvement with the townhouses.
Mr. Tyson declared the Public Hearing
closed.
Mr. Ozebek moved to recommend approval
of Zoning Case No. 238 as stated with a diagonal set back from the south
right-of-way line of Alexander diagonal across Huntington Drive to a point
25 feet north of the north right-of-way line of Alexander.
Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Perkins, Wallace and Tyson
Nays: Mr. Pippin
Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried.
V.
REVIEW MASTER PLAN
Mr. Bullard presented a preliminary
plat of the proposed City Master Plan.
The members of the Board stated they
could see no_objections to the preliminary plat.
VI .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 A. M.
APPROVED:
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Chairman
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