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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-02 P&Z Minutes CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 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 November 2, 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: Richard Barker, Curtis Brown, David Brown, Ronald Dunckel and Eric Owens. During the Pre-Session Meeting: Building Official Don Sheffield reviewed the regular agenda and gave 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 Don Sheffield, Building Official Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Ken Rawlinson, Fire Marshal VISITORS PRESENT: Amy McIntyre Jennifer Leney Tanicka Casper Bryan Casper INVOCATION Commissioner Owens gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner C. 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 October 5, 2021. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Pace 1 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 2, 2021 Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Barker Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 21-13-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Michael Warrix gave a brief description of the case. Ms. McIntyre is intending to operate a used merchandise retail location in a suite of the building operated by Uncommon Church. The space in which she intends to operate from is approximately two thousand five hundred (2.500) square feet. She intends to have four part-time employees and two volunteers. She does not intend for large items to be donated at this location. Only donations of items would be hand delivered. The conditions recommended for this location are the same as other used merchandise retail outlets in the City. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit. with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Rivers2Destiny, LLC; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name. Shopping for Hope Resale; and, c. All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building; and, d. Any customer bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items interior to the store during business hours; and, e. No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a timely manner; and, f. 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. Chairman Ellis asked if the applicant would like to speak. Ms. Amy McIntyre, owner, stated that opening this resale shop would help people who may need a second chance. The store will work with 6 Stones in supporting a mentoring program to help others. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any proponents/opponents that wished to speak. Ms. Jennifer Leney, proponent for the case; further explained that the store would be a great addition to the community. Ms. Leney also stated that Ms. McIntyre has been a positive role model to others and has helped many people get their second chance by providing employment within her store. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any other proponents/opponents that wished to speak. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 November 2, 2021 Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Commissioner Owens asked if the space would be large enough for them to be able to hold the resale shop. Ms. McIntyre, stated that the space would be set up with different sections, such as housewares, and clothing, but that they could always use more space. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 21-13-SUP for a Specific Use Permit at Midway Square Addition, Block A, Lot 1 R; 601 E. Airport Freeway, Suite 109 for a Retail Store for Used Merchandise 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: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-Q) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 21-14-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Michael Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The applicant has purchased an existing used merchandise business which has operated for many years at this location. Originally approved in 2002, Plato's Closet 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 used merchandise sales. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit; with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner. Fashion Refresh, LLC: and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Plato's Closet; and, c. All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building; and, d. Any customer bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items interior to the store during business hours; and. e. No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a timely manner; and, f. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 November 2, 2021 by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Chairman Ellis asked if the application would like to speak. Mr. Brian Casper, the new owner, informed the Board that the store would not be changing how business is conducted. The business model would stay the same as what was established by the previous owner. Chairman Ellis asked if there were any proponents/opponents that wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:49 p-m. There were no further questions or comments presented by the-Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 21-14-SUP for a Specific Use Permit at Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B. Lot 1; 3001 State Highway 121, Suite 210 for a Retail Store for Used Merchandise in the 121 Gateway (TX-121) 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 Vice Chairman Portugal declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 21-02-FP Michael Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The final plat is utilized to record subdivided property. This parcel has been developed as a car wash. The car wash was approved by Specific Use Permit under Case No. 20-05-SUP on June 23, 2020. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the final plat has met all of the information required for consideration and approval by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Chairman D, Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 21-02-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 1.4967 acres out of the Solomon Huitt Survey, Abstract No. 705 to be platted as Jones-Ladenberger Addition, Block A, Lot 3R1. Commissioner Owens 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. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 November 2, 2021 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0). ITEM 5. APPROVED REPLAT CASE NO. 20-03-RP Michael Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to replat the above described property for a redevelopment of an elementary school. Easements have been accurately reflected on the replat The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified that 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. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 21-03-RP for a Replat of 8.542 acres out of property previously platted as Oakwood Terrace West Addition Lot B into Oakwood Terrace West Addition Block A, Lot 1. Chairman C. Brown 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 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Chairman Steve Ellis