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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-18 P&Z Minutes CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 18, 2021 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Steve Ellis at 5:30 p.m. on May 18, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Chairman Steve Ellis, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal and Commission Members: Richard Barker, Curtis Brown, David Brown, Ronald Dunckel, and Eric Owens were present in the Council Chambers. During the Pre-Session Meeting: Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Drew Washington, Fire Inspector II Brett Bennett, Computer Services Specialist II STAFF PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: None VISITORS PRESENT: None VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: None INVOCATION Commissioner Owens gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Brown led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of April 20, 2021 . Page 1 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 May 18, 2021 Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 21-06-SUP AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Etienne Tshinyama represents God Exists Ministry. The church would like to utilize the 4223 W. Pipeline Road as their place of worship. Previously the space has been used as an assembly use and a location of a place of worship from a different congregation. The total area of the internal space is 1 ,600 square feet which would accommodate their 16-20 members. No issues or complaints about any issues, including parking or noise, has been brought to the City's attention during the years that the site has operated as either a place of worship previously. The Development Services Group recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: a. Tied to the place of worship representative: Etienne Tshinyama; and, b. Tied to the place of worship name: God Exists Ministry; and, c. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated The Commission was informed that the applicant was not present. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any proponentsiopponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Mr. Cook informed the Commission that there had been a misprint on the agenda with the zoning of this property. The current zoning is Neighborhood Business District (C-1) and not Community Business District (C-2). Vice Chairman Portugal asked Mr. Cook if the applicant understood the conditions set by the City. Mr. Cook stated that the conditions were explained and the applicant agreed with them. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any responses or comments from the public Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 May 18, 2021 Mr. Cook answered that no responses or comments were sent in from the public. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 21-06-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1 A, Lot 2A1; 4223 W. Pipeline Road for a Place of Worship in the Neighborhood Business District (C-1) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Barker seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 21- 07-SUP AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Kofi Asante represents Greater Grace Assembly. The church would like to utilize a suite in the existing office building at 1001 W. Euless Boulevard as their place of worship. Previously the space has been used as a call center and other office style uses. The congregation is currently made up of twenty- nine individuals. The space is 3,700 square feet. The office tower has adequate parking to accommodate the congregation as their meeting times are off-set from the office environment of the rest of the building. The congregation intends to lease the space until a permanent structure is constructed- The Development Services Group recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: a. Tied to the place of worship representative: Kofi Asante; and, b. Tied to the place of worship name: Greater Grace Assembly; and, c. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. The Commission was informed that the applicant was not present. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 May 18, 2021 Commissioner Owens asked if this case would be occupying one of the floors of the building and if a specific use permit would be required if another business would like to occupy a space with in the building. Mr. Cook answered that yes, the church would be occupying one of the suites within the building. Mr. Cook also stated that each leased space within the building would be required have their own Certificate of Occupancy according to their type of business and what is permitted within the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning. Since this business type is a place of worship and according to the permittable use table for the TX-10 zoning district, they would not be able to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy unless they have a Specific Use Permit. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 21-07-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Specific Use Permit on Puente Del Oeste Addition, Lot 4; 1001 W. Euless Boulevard, Suite 112 for a Place of Worship in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes- Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 20-09-FP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The final plat is utilized to record subdivided property. This parcel has been developed as Navy Federal Credit Union. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 20-09-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 0.674 acres out of the J. Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441, to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block D, Lot 2. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows.- Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown. D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 May 18, 2021 Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Chairman Steve Ellis Date