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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-16 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission April 16, 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, Richard Leggett, Bob Pippin and Robert Johnson. (Absent were Messrs. Don Perkins and Herman Wallace.) Also present were City Inspector Jack Bullard, Administrative Assistant Kenneth Taylor and Recording Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are as follows: Messrs. L. 0. Bryant, John M. Baggett, Ronnie Pierce, C. D. Nichols, J. D. Wilcox, Dale Pannell , Bob Green, Wm. G. Crabtree, Bill Trussell , Bill Story and W. F. West; Mesdms. Ginger Bryant, Willie Mae McCormick and Deloma Trussell . INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Bob Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated March 19, 1974 as written. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Johnson, Leggett, Pippin and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 241 - REQUEST OF JOHNSON-CAMPBELL LUMBER COMPANY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, SERVICE CONTRACTORS AND SIMILAR TYPE BUSINESSES AND SOME SMALL AMOUNT OF RETAIL SPACE. (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SPUR 350., NORTH OF Low CONTINENTAL VILLA APARTMENTS, AND WEST OF PARK CRESTMOOR ADDITION.) Chairman Tyson opened the public hearing on (Page Two, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, April 16, 1974) Zoning Case No. 241 and recognized Mr. Dwayne Wilcox, who stated that he is representing Johnson-Campbell Lumber Company in this zoning request. Mr. Wilcox stated that he had presented the request at the previous meeting and withdrew his application and has at this time resubmitted the application for Planned Development for warehouse space for wholesale distributors, service contractors and similar type businesses and some small amount of retail space. Mr. Wilcox stated that his clients have met the parking space requirements of the City ordinance,and has shown the area with all water and sewer lines and a six (6) foot screening fence with locked gates on Westward Way and Park Drive with only the owner and the Fire Marshal having a key and shielded lighting area. Mr. Wilcox further stated that there will be twelve (12) buildings for commercial warehouse usage for storage of non-obnoxious items, some retail business and office space for the tenants. Mr. Wilcox stated the store fronts would be attractive and his clients were attempting to eliminate excessive traffic through the residential area, except as fire lanes. Mr. Wilcox stated this was not an industrial park but a hybrid park. Mr. Wilcox stated that his clients believe this is the best use for the land as it is too expensive for residential , and unaccessible for commercial and the only alternative is this Planned Development zoning or apartment zoning and apartment zoning would over populate the area, make excessive traffic on the residential streets and require all city services and load the schools, whereas the planned development zoning is good planning and will give maximum tax dollar for minimum traffic congestion. In reply to a question by Mr. Ozebek, Mr. Wilcox stated they were not planning on fencing the west side of the project at this time as there is no development on the west side. Mr. Johnson suggested that Mr. Wilcox read the restrictions as outlined on the preliminary plat so the people present would be aware of them. Mr. Wilcox read as follows: "Designed for commercial use to provide warehouse space for electrical contractors, plumbers, floor covering distributors, heating and air conditioning contractors, barber and beauty supply distributors, and other similar type businesses. A small amount of retail space may be needed by some of these for over the counter sales. Strict restrictions will be applied to all businesses with obnoxious odors, noises or sights. These restrictions will be included in the dedication papers as well as in all lease agree- ments. These restrictions include such businesses as machine shops, auto body shops and the like. Also outside storage of any type will be prohibited by these restrictions. Minimum space will be 3,000 square feet." (Page Three, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, April 16, 197.4) Lem In reply to a question from Mr. Leggett, Mr. Wilcox stated his client would request a building permit as soon as the zoning request is approved and they would begin construction at the front and build towards the back, and it may take from one (1) year to eighteen (18) months. Mr. Tyson inquired concerning the type of screening fence to be installed and Mr. Wilcox stated it would be concrete tilt wall fence four (4) inches thick, six (6) foot high with an aggregate exterior. Mr. Johnson inquired about the location of the dumpsters along the screening fence and Mr. Wilcox stated that there was no problem, the dumpsters could be located in a different place than as marked on the plat. In reply to a question from Mr. Tyson, Mr. Wilcox stated that the only retail sales would be if the wholesale dealer wished to sell some retail but his clients were not seeking retail stores to come into the development. Mr. Tyson inquired if there were people present who wished to ask Mr. Wilcox any questions. Mr. John Baggett, 202 South Sheppard, inquired where the fence would be constructed as some residents have fences at this time. Mr. Wilcox stated that the fence will run along the property line and they would not encroach on any easements. Mr. Baggett inquired how far from the fence to the buildings, and Mr. Wilcox stated there would be forty (40) feet. Mr. Bullard stated that a fence can be built on the property line but the utility companies would have to have access to the easement and it is his opinion that the developer work with the neighbors to join the residential fences to the screening fence to eliminate any vacant areas to collect trash and weeds. In reply to a question from Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wilcox stated the fence would be on a foundation on the ground. Mr. William Crabtree, 114 South Sheppard, inquired why all the people were not notified. Mr. Bullard stated that all residents within 200 feet of the property were mailed registered letters. Mr. Crabtree inquired about additional employment and Mr. Wilcox stated that people leasing the buildings would create additional employment. Mr. Bill Trussell , 205 Windward Way, stated that he attended the Park and Recreation Committee meeting the previous night, April 15, 1974, and they stated they proposed a park to be located on this property, and he would like some system to put park areas to buffer the residential area from the Planned Development area. (Page Four, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, April 16, 1974) ift, Mr. Dale Pannell , 209 South Sheppard, inquired about the difference between commercial and planned development. Mr. Wilcox stated that in commercial zoning anything can be built as long as it complies with the zoning ordinance and in a planned development the owner must build as presented and approved by the Commission and the City Council . Mr. Trussell stated that the deed restrictions on his property stated that the property cannot be used for commercial purposes until 1975 and where does this put him. Mr. Bullard stated that the City does not enforce deed restrictions and that the deed restrictions on Park Crestmoor Addition do not apply to this property as the property is not a part of the final plat of Park Crestmoor Addition. Mr. Tyson inquired if there were others who wished to speak in this zoning case, there being none he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Pippin asked the people in the audience which they would prefer built on this property, apartments or the Planned Development. Mr. Yannell stated that he agrees that there are too many apartments in this area but the apartments would bring in additional tax revenue. Mr. Wilcox stated that the owners of the Planned Development would pay additional taxes on the improved development but there would not be the additional traffic congestion and overloading of the schools. A discussion followed on the best usage of the land and the traffic situation. Mr. Bullard stated that when the land is platted the City would require a five (5) foot utility easement and would not permit the owner to build the fence over the sewer line. Mr. Johnson inquired of Mr. Nichols, representative of Johnson-Campbell Lumber Company, if they have any objections to the property owners extending their fences over into the development's five (5) foot easement and maintaining it for the use of the easement. Mr. Nichols stated that would be fine with them. In reply to a question from the audience, Mr. Bullard stated that the property owner would be responsible for keeping their property clean and free from trash. L (Page Five, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, April 16, 1974) gm, Mr. Pippin read from the minutes of March 19, 1974, the reasons for opposing the rezoning, as follows: 1 . Devaluation of property 2. Increased possibilities of vandalism 3. Increased truck traffic on residential streets in an area where there are between 40 and 50 small children 4. Increased noise pollution. Mr. Pippin stated he believes the Planned Development would increase and not decrease the value of the property; with the development, there would be less vandalism then with the vacant land as it now stands; the two (2) locked gates on the east and south would prevent congested traffic on the residential streets; and the deed restrictions listed by the owners would prevent noise pollution. Mr. Trussell inquired about the curfew on use of the warehouses and Mr. Wilcox stated that there would be less traffic with this type of development than with commercial because commercial attracts people at night. The members of the Board discussed the type of signs that would be permitted to be used and not be unsightly to the residents. Mr. Johnson moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request of Zoning Case No. 241 for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development with the following requirements: 1 . Permanent lock to be put on the gates on Park Drive and Westward Way with only the owner and the Fire Marshal to have a key. 2. Aggregate on screen fence to be on the exterior of the Planned Development. 3. The five (5) foot utility easement be dedicated on the east side of said property and that within the five (5) foot easement existing trees be allowed to remain with the exception of where the Planned Development owner is to pave and the property owners be allowed to extend side yard fences across the five (5) foot utility easement - if property owner does not wish to extend side yard fences, Planned Development property owners shall pave his five (5) foot easement. 4. There are to be no roof top signs and buildings 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 shall have no signs higher than six (6) feet from ground level on east side. 5. To comply with all Fire Marshal requirements. 6. No trash containers to be located adjacent to screening fence. (Page Six, Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission, April 16, 1974) Mr. Leggett seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Johnson, Leggett, Ozebek, Pippin, and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. II . FUTURE LAND USE MAP Mr. Bullard reported that he has talked with Mr. Bill Ratliff, and Mr. Ratliff stated that he has a man working on the proposed new Master Plan Map. III . INSTITUTE AT CIBOLA INN, ARLINGTON, TEXAS Mr. Pippin stated that he would attend the meeting on April 19, 1974, at the Cibola Inn, Arlington, Texas. Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Tyson, Leggett and Johnson stated they would attend the meeting on May 3, 1974 for the topic "New Directions and Developments in Planning and Zoning" and would advise Mr. Bullard at the next meeting if they plan to attend the meeting on May 23, 1974. The City Secretary was instructed to contact Messrs. Wallace and Perkins on the May 3, 1974 meeting. IV. RICHARDSON PROPERTY PROPOSED REZONING Mr. Bullard stated he has had a gentleman inquiring the Commission members feelings on a Planned Development for duplexes as a buffer to the residents in Wilshire Village, Oakwood Terrace North and Timberline Estates, with the remainder of the property to be zoned "R-4" Multi-family zoning and "C-2" Commercial zoning. A discussion followed and the members agreed it sounded like a good request. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting 4.urned at 10:55 P. M. di I tro, Chairman