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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-03 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 2023 MINUTES The pre -session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Steve Ellis at 6:00 p.m. 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: Richard Barker, Curtis Brown, David Brown, Ronald Dunckel and Eric Owens. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner, Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items numbers 2 through 5. 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 Steve Ellis at 6:44 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. STAFF PRESENT: Michael Warrix, Director of Planning & Economic Development Don Sheffield, Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Development/Building Official Chris Barker, Deputy City Manager Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Lisa Payne, Senior Planner Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Alexis Bechtel Beth Bell Bradley Secrist Carol Willen Charlotte Collins Christopher Collins Christopher Hukportie Cindy Cook Dennis Russ Devon Krutz Elaine Lopez Gail Bellon Holly Bennett Indira Ojha Jennifer Krutz Joe Fargione John Bechtel Judy Holloway Kate Brush Linda Windham Loc Truong Mahanslra Mamewelhaus Marco Villalobos Nancy Pinkston Pete Windham Ray Abraham Regina Collins Renee Russ Robert B. Chaffe Rose Heredia Ryan Wells Sandhya Pradhan Sharad Ojha Shawndra Igbol Sky Lundy Sony David Sumita Mamewelhaus Sunil Katwal Page 1 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 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 January 3, 2023 Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2022. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal, Commissioners Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 2. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT CASE NO 22-06-RP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. A replat is utilized to record changes of lot lines and easements on presently subdivided property. The purpose of this replat is to combine nine existing lots into a single lot, dedicate new easements, abandon a 30-foot building line (BL) based on the original right-of-way (ROW) in 1953, and establish a 25-foot building line based on the 7-foot increase in ROW as of 1965. The proposed change in front building line complies with the Code of Ordinances as the minimum front yard in R- 1 and R-2 is 25 feet. St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church has an existing religious building on the property and has plans to construct a second building on the vacant portion of land. This development lies on top of old lot lines so a replat is required before the upcoming site plan can be approved. Easements to be established include a variable width Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE), a water line easement (WLE), and a private drainage easement (PDE). 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 replat. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 22-06-RP for for a Replat of Cedar Hill Estates, Block 9, Lot 18R being 2.047 acres located on the southwest corner of S. Main Street and Whitener Road. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 January 3, 2023 Commissioner R. 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 Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO 22- 02-PD Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Planned Development Case No 22-.02-PD at 6:47 p.m. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant is requesting the approval of a PD in order to allow the development of two warehouses on approximately 9.5 acres of land that is currently zoned C-2 and operates as a horse farm. The applicant intends to construct 134,075 square feet of warehouse space that allows a variety of typical uses, such as flex commercial, wholesale, and manufacturing, as outlined in the Permitted Use Table in the attached Development Standards. The Development Standards also outline requirements regarding setbacks, maximum height, parking, site design, signage, screening, lighting, and landscaping. A full site plan package is included as part of the PD request, which includes a site plan, landscape plan, elevations, and photometrics. Site Plan: The site is designed with two buildings with their bays facing each other on the inside of the site. This is done to screen the bays as much as possible from the right-of-way (ROW) and the adjacent residences. Both buildings are setback far more than what Light Industrial (1-1) or even C-2 require at96 feet and 121 feet for front setbacks, 81 feet and 103 feet for side setbacks, and 54 feet for the rear setback. 166 passenger vehicle parking spaces are required, but 188 spaces are provided. There are three points of access to the site and a deceleration lane on northbound S. Industrial Blvd for the northern access point. Truck traffic is expected to come from Highway 183, travel down S. Industrial Blvd, and turn left into the northern end of the site from the existing dedicated left turn lane in the median. Truck traffic is expected to leave the same way, or exit the site by turning right onto S. Pipeline Rd W and then right onto S. Industrial Blvd. A 5-foot-wide sidewalk is to be constructed along S. Industrial Blvd. A Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE) is shown to circle around and between the buildings. The section of MEADUE along the eastern property line shall be gated off in order to only allow fire access in case of an emergency and never allow truck traffic that close to the residences. Thus, the closest a truck will be to a residence is when it's in the truck court between the warehouses. Lastly, there is an existing 5-foot-tall brick screening wall along the abutting. residential properties and it is proposed to remain. Landscape Plan: Nellie R. Stevens and Eastern Redcedars, which are both evergreen, will be planted all along the existing residential brick wall to provide visual and noise mitigation for the neighbors. Canopy trees, shrubs, and decorative groundcover will be installed throughout the site in parking islands and along S. Industrial Blvd. Due to the 50-foot-wide Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 January 3, 2023 gas line easement along S. Pipeline Rd W, trees are not allowed to be planted all along the south side of the property, prompting the applicant to make one change to the landscape regulations in the Development Standards to reduce the number of trees required on -site. In an effort to try to meet the Code's requirement, a grouping of existing trees on S. Pipeline Rd W and a couple other singletons are being preserved to increase screening. Elevations: Both warehouses will be constructed of masonry tilt wall and painted in shades of gray and white. Glass storefronts will be at the outer corners and approximately 46 bays will be on the inside walls of the buildings. The plans meet the 1-1 and C-2 maximum height requirement of a one-story building, and the Development Standards specify that the one- story building shall be no more than 45 feet tall. The closest point of a warehouse to a residential property is 51 feet away. Photometrics: All lighting fixtures on -site are LED, flush, full cutoff, and directed downward. There is also no light trespass at property lines. In an effort to be conscious of the residential neighbors, all fixtures facing residential property shall be mounted at a maximum height of 15 feet and be installed with a 360-degree shield, as shown on the last sheet of the site plan package. This shield is an extra effort to ensure residents can't see the light sources from their properties. As part of the PD request, the applicant will grant the City of Euless an easement for City monumentation, with details to be agreed upon by both parties at a later date, as stated in the Development Standards. The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed and certified the application for consideration by the City of Euless Planning and Zoning Commission but at that time it was understood that the Creek Bend Subdivision was ultimately in agreement with the PD. However, there appears to be a lot of concerns from the residents and staff stated at the beginning that the City would not support the request of the application if residents did not support it. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Ray Abraham, Leon Capital gave a presentation. Syed Mohiuddin, resident of Creek Bend subdivision and his property is 50 feet from this project and is against it. He stated that his concern is that this is a residential area and it would increase traffic. Mr. Mohiuddin said that the warehouse would have no benefit to the residents and decrease home values. Robert Denman, resident is against putting in a warehouse. Devon Krutz, resident of Creek Bend subdivision and he lives on the northeast corner of the boundary of their property and is against this project. They already have a warehouse across the street and deal with the heavy traffic. Mr. Krutz said that Pipeline Road cannot support semi -trucks. Another concern he has is that heavy traffic due to charter school in the area exists and this would add to the traffic issue. Charlotte Collins, resides at 910 High Creek Drive and also in the north side. She is against the warehouse and her concerns are heavy traffic, noise, air quality, no residential benefits and no privacy. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 9 January 3, 2023 Christopher Hukportie, resides at 1103 Dee Dee Creek. He is against the warehouse because having more semi -trucks will cause more traffic. Glenda Sobel, resident is against the warehouse because it would cause more heavy traffic from semi -trucks and there is a charter school and they have traffic issues now. The Pipeline entrance on the developers' presentation is too close to the subdivision entry. Ms. Sobel is concerned that they are only developing on part of that land that they own. Romania Brianna Ntoti, resides at 1116 Sunny Creek and is against this project and concerned for public safety and the high increase of semi -truck traffic to residents. Bertha Ntoti, resides at 1116 Sunny Creek and is against this project and concerned for safety and is a high traffic area to residents already. Ms. Ntoti continued by saying there is no benefit to the residents or the public. Irma Leticia Urfurte, resident is against this project. Rose Heredia, resides at 811 DeeDee Creek and is against this project. Ms. Heredia said that the traffic on Pipeline is hazardous due to heavy traffic from the charter school and existing traffic from semi -trucks going to the other warehouses. She is concerned that it is unsafe for children to walk to and from the bus stop. She is also concerned on the business hours and know that there is no guarantee they would only operate from 8-5p. John Bechtel, resides at 811 Dee Dee Creek and is against this project. His concerns are the business hours, having 45 loading docks, heavy traffic exists and safety. Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Commissioner D. Brown needed clarification on the height of the buildings, number of tenants and truck parking. Mr. Abraham responded that the buildings will be 40 feet and 2- 5 tenants. Ms. Payne said that there will be no truck parking. Mr. Abraham responded that they could change the site plan to shrink the entry off Pipeline Road so only passenger cars can access that entrance. Commissioner C. Brown wanted to know if the truck entrance could be off Industrial and not allow any on Pipeline Road. Commissioner Owens stated that he is concerned about the height of the buildings and the distance between the buildings and wanted clarification on the gated portion of the MEADUE that will only be available for emergency vehicle access. Mr. Abraham explained that the height of the buildings at the.rooftop is 35 feet with a 5 foot parapet wall to screen roof top units, totaling 40 feet. He also said that the distance between the buildings is at the minimum allowed. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 22-02-PD a Planned Development for a rezoning from Community Business District (C-2) to Planned Development (PD) for a warehouse use at Elijah Rogers Survey, Abstract 1299, Tract 1 B on the northeast corner of S. Industrial Blvd and S. Pipeline Rd W, and consider Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 January 3, 2023 recommendation for an Ordinance. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Owens made a motion to deny a motion to approve Case No. 22-02-PD a Planned Development for a rezoning from Community Business District (C-2) to Planned Development (PD) for a warehouse use at Elijah Rogers Survey, Abstract 1299, Tract 1 B on the northeast corner of S. Industrial Blvd and S. Pipeline Rd W. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, D. Brown, and Owens. Nays: Commissioners: C. Brown and Dunckel Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to deny Case No. 22-02-PD carried. (5-2-0) ITEM 4. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO 22- 04-.PD Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing on Planned Development Case No 22-04-PD at 8:08 p.m. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. Bear Creek Bend Section I is located south of the intersection of East Harwood Road and Roaring Canyon Road. The applicant has requested an amendment to the PD zoning requirements regarding perimeter fencing in the subdivision adjacent to Harwood Road. The proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1101 provides minimum standards for wood fencing along Harwood Road and the deletion of any requirement for masonry materials for a screening fence along Harwood Road. The proposed minimum standards for wood fencing along Harwood Road are: (1) Fence shall be six feet (6') high; and (2) Fence shall be board -on -board cedar wood with a natural cedar finish, a top cap, and installed with galvanized metal posts set in concrete and constructed so that the sides of the fence containing the structural supports are not visible from Harwood Road, any street right-of-way, or common area. Any requirements in Ordinance No. 1101, including the Development Plan, that require masonry materials for a screening fence along Harwood Road are deleted. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of Ordinance No. 1101 will remain in full force and effect. Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. Chairman Ellis did say we received four responses to our property notices. Three were for approval and one is against the amendment. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 January 3, 2023 Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any other proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Shawndra Igboul, resides at 207 E Harwood Unit 19 and is against a wood fence due to maintenance being required more often than that of a masonry wall. Beth Bell, resides at 1113 Marshall Drive and is against this amendment. Ms. Bell said that she does not want the wood fence, she wants the responsibility of maintenance to remain as written in the CC&Rs. Joe Robinson, resides at 309 Foreman and approves this amendment due to cost. Mr. Robinson does not think the individual homeowners should have to pay for or maintain a new masonry wall. Gail Bellon, resides at 1200 Winston and approves this amendment due to cost. Ms. Bellon said that the cost of a masonry wall is not affordable and the wood fence is the best solution. Chris Barker, Deputy City Manager gave a report of the history of the masonry fence that needs to be repaired. He believes this is the best solution for this problem. Homeowners will have the option to decline the wood fence installation on their individual property line at this time, but the proposed amendment allows for them to replace the masonry wall with a wood fence in the future". Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. Commissioner Owens questioned if a fence is required. Chris Barker responded that having a fence is a requirement. Commissioner D. Brown asked for the cost of a brick wall and wood fence, if any other options of the material of the fence was considered, and about maintenance concerns. Ms. Bellon answered that a complete brick rebuild fence was $242K in 2019, core brick concrete wall was around $175K, the wooden with demo was around $100K and they did explore different fence options. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 22-04-PD for a Planned Development in the amendment to Planned Development (PD) Ordinance No. 1101, Bear Creek Bend Section I revising the requirements for a fence/wall along Harwood Road. Commissioner Dunckel 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) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 January 3, 2023 ITEM 5. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO 22- 05-PD Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing on Planned Development Case No 22-05-PD at 8:45 p.m. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. Bear Creek Bend Section II is located south of the intersection of East Harwood Road and Winston Drive. Section III is located northwest of the intersection of East Harwood Road and Winston Drive. The applicant has requested an amendment to the PD zoning requirements regarding perimeter fencing in the subdivision adjacent to Harwood Road. The proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1122 provides minimum standards for wood fencing along Harwood Road and the deletion of any requirement for masonry materials for a screening fence along Harwood Road. The proposed minimum standards for wood fencing along Harwood Road are: (1) Fence shall be six feet (6') high; and (2) Fence shall be board -on -board cedar wood with a natural cedar finish, a top cap, and installed with galvanized metal posts set in concrete and constructed so that the sides of the fence containing the structural supports are not visible from Harwood Road, any street right-of-way, or common area. Any requirements in Ordinance No. 1122, including the Development Plan and Conceptual Landscape Plan, that require masonry materials for a screening fence along Harwood Road are deleted. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of Ordinance No. 1122 will remain in full force and effect. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any other proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 22-05-PD for a Planned Development proposed amendment to Planned Development (PD) Ordinance No. 1122, Bear Creek Bend Sections II, and III revising the requirements for a fence/wall along Harwood Road. 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 Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 January 3, 2023 ITEM 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. �a Chairman Steve Ellis