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Home My WebLink About2022-07-05 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 5, 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 July 5, 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, Eric Owens and Ronald Dunckel. Commissioner Richard Barker and Commissioner David Brown were absent. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner, Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items number two through number six and presented a brief Development Update. 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 Don Sheffield, Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development/Building Official Lisa Payne, Senior Planner Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary Drew Washington, Assistant Fire Marshal VISITORS PRESENT: D. Gann Wendy Dek 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 Dunckel made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 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, Owens, and Dunckel. Page 1 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 July 5, 2022 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 2. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO 22-01-FP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The final plat is utilized to record subdivided property. This parcel contains a commercial development located at Glade Parks Addition, Lot 5, Block C being 1.704 acres located on the northwest corner of SH 121 and Goodnight Trail. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application as it meets all requirements for consideration by the City of Euless Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner C. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 22-01-FP for a Final Plat for a commercial development located at Glade Parks Addition, Lot 5, Block C being 1.704 acres located on the northwest corner of SH 121 and Goodnight Trail. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 3. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO 22-02-SP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a 2,513 square foot drive-thru restaurant on Block A, Lot 4 of Glade Parks. 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. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 22-02-SP for a Site Plan for a 0.78-acre commercial development proposed to be located at Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 4 on the northeast corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Loving Trail. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 July 5, 2022 Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 4. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO 22-03-SP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct an 8,391 square foot retail building with a drive-thru restaurant on one end on Block A, Lot 5 of Glade Parks. 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 Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 22-03-SP for a Site Plan for a 1.49-acre commercial development proposed to be located at Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 5, east of Rio Grande Boulevard and approximately 180 feet north of Loving Trail. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 5. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO 22-04-SP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a 6,970 square foot retail building with a drive-thru restaurant on one end on Block A, Lot 6 of Glade Parks. 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 Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 22-04-SP for a Site Plan for a 1.60-acre commercial development proposed to be located at Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 6, east of Rio Grande Boulevard and approximately 445 feet north of Loving Trail. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 July 5, 2022 Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, Dunckel, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 6. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 22- 05-SUP Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 22-05-SUP at 6:47 PM. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to establish and operate a training and boarding facility with outside runs for dogs. Such a use is permitted in Light Industrial (1-1) zoning with the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). The proposed use would occupy approximately one-half of the existing building with plans to use the entire building as the business expands. Services would include obedience and behavior classes, boarding, training, grooming, dog sports, dog daycare, and retail for the sale of training equipment and related products. The facility would initially employ 3 full-time and up to 5 part-time employees. Dogs would be kenneled/crated inside the building. Outdoor exercise yards are proposed using artificial turf and shade structures. Hours of operation would be from 6:00 a.m, to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Development Services Group reviewed the Specific Use Permit application and recommends approval of the SUP with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Wendy Dek; b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Canine Advanced Training Services; 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. Wendy Dek, the applicant and business owner, gave a presentation about Canine Advanced Training Services. She has been in the training industry since 2002 and will be providing training for the next generation of dog trainers, She explained the building layout and services that will be provided. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner Owens expressed concern for how the artificial turf would be installed on top of concrete in the dog runs. Ms. Dek replied that the concrete will be resurfaced and smoothed out for proper installation of the artificial turf. She will be placing some shade structures and a 6 or 8 foot vinyl privacy fence around the dog runs. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 July 5, 2022 Commissioner C. Brown asked who was responsible and the timeframe of the cleaning out the area of the dog runs. Ms. Dek answered that the landlord is responsible to clean it out and is communicating with him. She also stated she would not be able to open until that area is cleaned out so that the contractor could resurface the concrete and install the artificial turf. Vice Chairman Portugal asked to explain the business model. Ms. Dek answered that they would have a training room and doggie suites, elite suites, and a dog food preparation area. Trainers will work with the dogs in the main training room and will be rotated in and out of the kennels 5-6 times a day. Commissioner Dunckel asked the maximum the capacity of boarding dogs and if they are working with a veterinarian. Ms. Dek answered up to 40 dogs at this time, and they do work with a veterinarian. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 22-05-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for a canine training and boarding facility with outside runs in the Light Industrial (I- 1) zoning district located at JW Lewellyn Addition, Block 1, Lot 2R1, 2800 S. Pipeline Road West, Suite A. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. 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 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Vice Chairman I uAnn Portugal