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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-05 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2022 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal at 6:30 p.m. on April 5, 2022, in the Pre -Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal and Commission Members: Richard Barker, Curtis Brown, David Brown, and Ronald Dunckel. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda and gave a brief 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: Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary Ken Rawlinson, Fire Marshal VISITORS PRESENT: Kulvir Bhogal Alice Sheffield Randy Sheffield Yoshv Shiboyama Young Min Kim INVOCATION Vice Chairman Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Dunckel led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1, APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 15, 2022, Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, and Dunckel. Nays: None Paoe 1 of 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Plinutes Page 2 of 3 April 5, 2022 Abstention: None Vice Chairman Portugal declared the motion carried, (5.0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 22- 02-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Vice Chairman Portugal opened the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 22- 02-SUP at 6:32 PM. Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, on behalf of the place of worship is asking modification to Ordinance No. 1997, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) approved by the City Council on June 25., 2013. The SUP allowed for a certain area of the place of worship to be used as a pastoral residence within the structure. Previously, the SUP conditioned that the living quarters were to be used for a single-family pastoral residence, established in a designated room, located on the second story of the structure, not to exceed 1,200 square feet. The Sikh community that utilizes the facility has grown and additional pastoral leaders are required to adequately serve the community. The applicant's request is to allow more than one pastoral member to reside at the facility, The residences would continue to be established within designated rooms, would include rooms on the first and second floor and continue to not exceed 1,200 square feet. Building, fire and code compliance staff have worked specifically with the applicant to ensure that there is adequate access to restroom and showering facilities, to cooking areas and bedrooms. Additionally, prior to these rooms being occupied; modifications will be made to the smoke alarms to meet building codes. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Place of Worship owner, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat; and, b, The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Place of Worship name, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat; and, c. The living quarters shall be used for a pastoral residence, established in designated rooms, located on either story of the structure, not to exceed 1,200 square feet, and reserved for this purpose: and. d. 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. Kulvir Bhogal, the applicant, specified this is a minor modification and wanted to make sure that they follow all the rules and regulations set by the City. Mr. Bhogal went on to state that they are trying to be a productive community member. because they have a growing congregation, Mr, Bhogal said that they want to offer language and spiritual learning to their children and congregation. They would have someone at their place of worship at all tames for celebrations. Vice Chairman Portugal asked to hear from any proponentslopponents who wished to speak. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 April 5, 2022 Seeing none, Vice Chairman Portugal closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Commissioner Dunckel asked the size of their congregation. Mr. Bhogal said that the amount was fluctuating at this time. At peak, during major religious days 500 members. Their average members are 300-350. Commissioner D. Brown asked if the pastoral residence represents all three rooms or each individual rooms. Mr. Bhogal said they represent all three rooms. Commissioner D. Brown then clarified that all three rooms according to the specific use permit will not be able to be collectively combined. Mr. Bhogal responded that each room averaged about 400 square feet and added all together would not exceed the 1200 square feet. Commissioner D. Brown asked if that would be enough room. Mr. Bhogal said it is plenty of room. Vice Chairman Portugal asked for clarification that the original specific use permit already had1200 square feet and they are not changing nor requesting additional square feet but they are splitting up the square feet, which is not a major change. Mr. Bhogal replied that before it was on the second floor and the stipulation is for one of the rooms to be downstairs. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 22-02-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Alexander & Cullum, Subdivision Lot 21 R; 200 East Euless Boulevard for pastoral residence within the structure in Texas Highway 10 Multi -Purpose Zoning District (TX-10) with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Barker seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, and Dunckel. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chairman Portugal declared the motion carried. (5-0-0). ITEM 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 4. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Chairman Steve Ellis