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Home My WebLink About2022-06-21 P&Z Minutes CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 MINUTES The pre-session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Steve Ellis at 5:45 p.m. on June 21, 2022, in the Pre-Session Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Steve Ellis, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal and Commission Members: Curtis Brown, David Brown, Eric Owens and Ronald Dunckel. Commissioner Richard Barker was absent. During the Pre-Session Meeting: ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development, Michael Warrix reviewed agenda item number two and presented a brief Development Update. ➢ City Attorney, Rachel Raggio review agenda item number three and review some of the changes that were made from the previous version of the short-term rental ordinance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ellis at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. STAFF PRESENT: Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne, Senior Planner City Attorney, Rachel Raggio Jeanne Flores, Assistant to the City Secretary Ken Rawlinson, Fire Marshal VISITORS PRESENT: D. Gann INVOCATION Commissioner C. Brown gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Portugal led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2022. Page 1 of 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 June 21, 2022 Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Owens, and Dunckel. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO 22-01- PD AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant is requesting that Chapter 84 Section 4.2.1.2 of the Unified Development Code be amended to allow up to six (6) drive-through eating establishments within Block A of the Glade Parks development. Currently, the section limits the number of drive-through eating establishments to three (3) within Block A. The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed, discussed, and certified the application at its June 7, 2022 meeting. The Commission was advised that the applicant was not present. Chairman Ellis asked in there were any proponents/opponents that wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Commissioner Owens inquired if the number of drive-through eating establishments was requested by the applicant or the City. Michael Warrix stated that the request to change the number from three drive-throughs to up to six was stated in the application and had staff approval. Currently there are two drive-through restaurants and if they are allowed three more that would make a total of five (5) drive-throughs with a possibility of one more at a future time. Commissioner D. Brown requested clarification on if the maximum number of drive- throughs were to be changed to six if it would be possible for one building to have a drive- through on each side. Michael Warrix stated that could be a possibility, however, it would be difficult with the configuration and size of buildings at are presented at this time. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Planned Development Case No. 22-01-PD to amend Chapter 84, Section 4.2.1.2 of the City of Euless Unified Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 June 21, 2022 Development Code with the condition to only allow up to five (5) drive-through eating establishments with Block A of the Glade parks development. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE NO 22-04-CC AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. City Attorney Rachel Raggio presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the proposed ordinance would establish a formal short-term rental program for the City of Euless. The intent of the proposed ordinance would provide a procedure to allow the rental of private residences to visitors on a short-term basis, while ensuring that such rental uses do not create adverse impacts within the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Ellis asked in there were any proponents/opponents that wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Chairman Ellis inquired if this request was similar to other surrounding cities and if cities were to ban short-term rentals, could they find themselves in lengthy and costly legal suits. Rachel Raggio confirmed. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 22-04-CC for the proposed ordinance regulating the use and operation of short-term rental properties within the city of Euless, amend Chapter 30 (Fees)to provide for administrative fees associated with the permitting and inspection of short-term rental properties and amending Section 84-84 (permitted Uses Table and 84-85 (Special Conditions by Use Type) of the Unified Development Code. 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. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 4 June 21, 2022 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix introduced Lisa Payne, the new Senior Planner, to the Commission. ITEM 4. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Cha an Steve Ellis