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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-28 CITY OF EULESS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY 28, 2021 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Crites at 6:00 p.m. on January 28, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Chairman Ruby Anne Crites and Board Members: Steve Elliott, Ron Young, and Alternate Board Member David Brown were present in the Council Chamber. Vice Chairman Moore and Board Members: Charles Cinquemani, and Alternate Board Member Carol Dufinetz were present via video conferencing. During the Pre-Session Meeting: Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins reviewed the regular agenda and the staff reports. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAIMBERS The Euless Zoning Board of Adjustment continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Brett Bennett, Computer Support Specialist II VISITORS PRESENT: None VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: Chris Mack INVOCATION Board Member Young gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Moore led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES Board Member Young made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of October 8, 2020. Page 1 of 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 4 January 28, 2021 Vice Chairman Moore seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Crites, Vice Chairman Moore, Board Members: Cinquemani, Elliot, and Young. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Crites declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 20-04-ZBA AND CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR A SIGN VARIANCE Chairman Crites opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Senior Planner, Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant is requesting the following variance: 1 . Variance to Section 84-232(67)(b) Pole/Pylon sign, sideyard setback distance of 10% of the lot width. Mr. Brandt represents Tommy's Car Wash, to be located within the 301 E. Euless Boulevard. The City Council approved a Specific Use Permit (SUP) on June 23, 2020 for a car wash. The applicant is allowed a pole/pylon sign advertising the business within the property. The sideyard setback by ordinance, requires a pole/pylon sign to be setback ten (10%) percent of the lot width. The lot is 507 feet in width along the frontage with E. Euless Boulevard which would require the sign to be setback from the west property line at least 50.7 feet. The location of the cross access and fire lane easements, and as well as the wastewater line and associated easement, directly impacts where the pylon sign can go on the site. To meet the required setback, the sign would have to be located in the center of the property, creating very poor visibility of the sign from the adjacent highways. A highly visible sign is important for the carwash owner to attract the consumer making an impulse decision. The applicant requests approval of a variance that would allow a sideyard setback distance of thirty-six point eight (36.8') feet from the west property line. Approval would also grant a variance to the setback distance by thirteen point nine (13.9') feet. The sideyard setback distance for pole/pylon signs was determined to ensure that some distance would be established between pole/pylon signs along multiple commercial lots within a roadway corridor. Allowing them to "cluster" between each other provides a Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 4 January 28, 2021 visible clutter among signs and would reduce the effectiveness of an individual sign, since they would be viewed from the street as one in front of the other. The proposed sign has not yet been designed, but would be in compliance with the other standards of Section 84-232 (67) which defines the time, place, and manner of the sign. It would be in compliance with the front yard setback distance of fifteen (15') feet and be limited to a height of thirty (30') feet with a maximum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet. Staff has reviewed the information submitted by the applicant, and has found the following: 1 . That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public interest; 2. That literal enforcement of Section 84-232 (67) (b) will result in unnecessary hardship because of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation or physical condition unique to the specific piece of property in question. 3. That by granting the variance, the spirit of Section 84-232 (67) (b) will be observed and substantial justice will be done. Staff recommends approval of the variance. Chairman Crites asked if the applicant wished to address the Commission. Mr. Chris Mack, representative for the applicant, gave a brief presentation reiterating the information that was given by Mr. Cook. Chairman Crites asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Crites closed the public hearing at 6:49 pm. Vice Chairman Moore commend the applicant for the unique design of this irregular piece of property. Chairman Crites ask who owns the property on the east end of this lot and what is it being used for. Mr. Cook stated that is a remnant from the original lot. It is being used for the billboard that is currently on the site. Board Member Cinquemani inquired if the size of the sign had been stated. Mr. Cook answered that the sign is proposed but do not have a design as of yet. They have the ability to have a pole pylon sign that can have a maximum height of thirty (30') feet and the maximum square footage of one hundred and fifty (150) square feet. Zoning Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 4 January 28, 2021 Vice Chairman Moore asked if the dimensions give by Mr. Cook would be a sign that is ten (10') feet by fifteen (15') feet; and thirty (30) feet in elevation. Mr. Cook confirmed. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Board. Vice Chairman Moore made a motion to approve Case No. 20-04-ZBA for a Sign Variance for Jones-Ladenberger Addition, Block A, Lot 3R; 301 E. Euless Boulevard with the conditions as presented. Board Member Young seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Crites, Vice Chairman Moore, Board Members: Cinquemani, Elliot, and Young. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Crites declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 3. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. $J)9 )2iChairman yAnneCrites Do