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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-05 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 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 October 5, 2021, in the Pre -Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Steve Ellis, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal and Commission Members: David Brown, Ronald Dunckel and Eric Owens. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix present the Development Update. 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: Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Don Sheffield, Building Official Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Zach Stull Grayson CeBallos Jason Manley INVOCATION Commissioner D. Brown gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Owens led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of September 21, 2021. Commissioner Owens secondea the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Page 1 of 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 5, 2021 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 21-03-PD AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. On February 9, 2021, the City Council approved a Planned Development zoning district for property located northeast of S. Pipeline Road and S. Industrial Boulevard to allow the use of flexible commercial space. Approved with that zoning was a site plan that included an eight (8') foot masonry screening wall between the incoming commercial use and the existing ballfield use to the west. The project is under construction with parking areas, fire lanes and drive approaches and drainage under construction. Since the construction has commenced, the property owner and city staff have observed that the adjacency of the proposed masonry wall to the existing outfield fence and outfield net support poles will create maintenance issues including the future repair to the outfield fencing and nets; and cleaning of grass and weeds from between the two walls/fences. Additionally, it was determined that the masonry wall will interfere with an existing sewer line easement where in the review there was thought to be enough separation. The attached zoning district is the exact same ordinance as previously approved, with the two modifications of removing the requirement of a masonry wall along the western boundary from Exhibit A site plan and the reference to the wall in Section 2(F) of the ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development Ordinance. Chairman Ellis asked is the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Jason Nunley, a representative for Urban Logistics, introduced himself to the Commission and made himself available for questions. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. S Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Commissioner Owens asked what the negative impact removing this masonry wall would have on the project. Mr. Cook answered that after walking the property line between the two properties, he believes there would be no negative impact to the area if the masonry wall was not built. The view from the ballfields would not change without the wall due to the outfield wall that is currently in place. Commissioner D. Brown asked for more information about the landscaping and the safety of the vehicles parked facing the outfield wall of the ballfields. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 5, 2021 Mr. Cook stated that there will be additional landscaping added to the area where the wall was to be built. As for the safety of the vehicles, the outfield wall of the ballparks as well as the netting above the wall would provide adequate safety measures. Commissioner D. Brown also asked for more information about the placement of the netting. He was also concerned that the space between the netting posts and the outfield wall might create a negative space and allow trash and debris to collect. Mr. Cook responded that the post for the netting would sit right next/behind the outfield wall of the ballpark and that the removal of this planned masonry wall would actually eliminate the negative space. The elimination of the wall would allow property owners to maintain the landscaping within that area. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 21-03-PD for a Planned Development to change the zoning of 22.1 acres in the Allen M. Downen Survey, Abstract No. 415, Tracts 4B, 41302A and 4602 and Greenlands Square Addition, Block A, Lot 1 located northwest of S. Industrial Boulevard and S. Pipeline Road from Planned Development District (PD) to Planned Development (PD) zoning to amend the Planned Development District with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 21-12-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant has purchased an existing dry cleaning plant business which has operated for many years at this location. Originally approved in 2003, and renewed in 2006, the dry cleaners has operated with no known complaints. A new Specific Use Permit in the new business' name and ownership is required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The Unified Development Code requires a Specific Use Permit for an on -site dry cleaning plant. The Fire Department reviews and approves Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the use of on -site chemicals. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 5, 2021 a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: AS&S Enterprises, Inc.; and. b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: My Cleaners; 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 that wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Vice Chairman Portugal asked if the business was operational prior to getting Specific Use Permit (SUP) approval. Mr. Cook stated that the business was allowed to remained operational during the SUP process. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 21-12-SUP for a Specific Use Permit at Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2; 4319 W. Pipeline Road a Dry Cleaning Plant in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chairman Portugal declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 21-05-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 an eating establishment with a drive through. 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. Chairman Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 21-05-FP for a Final Plat to be Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 5, 2021 located on 0,772 acres out of the J.P. Hallford Survey, Abstract No. 711 to be platted as Rose Addition, Block A, Lot 5. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0). ITEM 5. APPROVED REPLAT CASE NO. 20-05-RP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The replat is utilized to record subdivided property and to set new easements on previously platted property. This parcel has been developed as an event center. 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 replat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 21-05-RP for a Replat to be located on 4.129 acres platted as Century Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 to be platted as Century Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 4R at 1300, N. Main Street. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0). ITEM 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN CASE NO. 21-04-SP Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. This case was originally recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission in April 2020 and approved by the City Council in May 2020. Circumstances of the global slowdown of development halted this project. Glade Infrastructure is now ready to restart the project utilizing the same site plan as previously approved. Under the City of Euless Unified Development Code, approved site plans expire after one year from approval with no development / construction moving forward. The applicant wishes to renew the project. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 5, 2021 They intend to construct an 11,703 square foot retail lease building on the north side of Goodnight Trail, bounded by Rio Grande Boulevard and State Highway 121. In a similar architectural design to other outparcel retail buildings constructed in Glade Parks, this will be a masonry enclosed building with up to four lease spaces facing onto the frontage road of State Highway 121. A mixture of earth tone colored building materials will be used including stucco, stone and the Nichiha material, which emulates wood tone and texture. Access to the site is limited to the drive approach shared with the parcel to the north. No access will be made to either Goodnight Trail or the Frontage Road. An emergency access, drainage and utility easement (fire lane) will be provided surrounding the building to provide capacity for traffic movement. The site will provide ninety-one (91) parking spaces. A pedestrian path with alternative paving patterns will connect the south side of the building to the sidewalk system of Glade Parks at the intersection of Goodnight Trail and Rio Grande Boulevard. Solid waste containment will be adjacent to Rio Grande Boulevard, but will have landscaping and masonry enclosures as with all Glade Parks outlot structures. Landscaping will be installed surrounding the site for all three frontages. Planters will be placed to the front of the building facing the frontage road in order to provide landscaping adjacent to the building and serving a dual purpose as parking bollards protecting the front of the building. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 21-04-SP for a Site Plan for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.72 acres located Glade Parks Addition Block C, Lot 5, 2401 State Highway 121 Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0). ITEM 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 8. ADJOURN Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 5, 2021 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Chafman Steve Ellis -ate