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Home My WebLink About2023-01-17 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 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 4. 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 6:30 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 Major Jones, Director of Engineering and Public Works Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Lisa Payne, Senior Planner Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Jordan Mosley INVOCATION Commissioner Dunckel gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner D. Brown 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 January 3, 2023. Commissioner Barker seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal, Commissioners Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Dunckel and Owens. Page 1 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 January 17, 2023 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 22-17- SUP AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 22-17-SUP at 6:32 p.m. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant has plans to refresh the building with new paint and signage, but the list of services is remaining the same (attached). No major mechanical or auto body work is proposed, and no outdoor storage is existing or proposed. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date, staff has received no responses. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, DFW Lube Ventures, LLC dba Quik's Oil Change + Car Care; b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Jordan Mosley; c. There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle; d. There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise; e. There shall be no on -site major mechanical or auto body work performed on any vehicle; 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 to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Applicant appeared and was available for questions. Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 22-17-SUP a Specific Use Permit for DFW Lube Ventures, LLC dba Quik's Oil Change + Car Care located at 103 E. Harwood Road in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. 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. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 January 17, 2023 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 22-17-SUP carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 22-18- SUP AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 22-18-SUP at 6:34 p.m. Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. This applicant came before the Commission in August 2022 to get SUP approval for an ownership change without changing the business name. Now the new owner would like to change the name of the business. The applicant has no plans to make changes to the business operations, the building, or the property. Automotive work will continue to be required to be performed indoors, and outdoor storage must continue to be screened. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, GB Auto Service, Inc. dba Driver's Edge; b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, David Scheve; c. All repair and service to vehicles will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; d. All vehicles, car parts, or merchandise shall be stored interior to the building so as to not allow the collection of rainwater, or shall be screened from public view by a solid fence; e. Fencing shall be maintained for the purpose of completely screening any outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise; 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 to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Applicant appeared and was available for questions. Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 22-18-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for GB Auto Service dba Driver's Edge located at 209 W. Airport Freeway in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -use (TX-10) zoning district, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner Barker seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 January 17, 2023 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 to approve Case No. 22-17-SUP carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO 22-10-SP Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a 4-story 54,837 square foot Cambria Hotel on 2.88 acres with 107 guest rooms. Access and Parking: There are five access points to the site with two from the E. Airport Fwy access road, one from Fuller -Wiser Rd, and two from the Watercolor multifamily development directly to the east. The southern access point into Watercolor will be restricted by a gate and will only be accessible in case of an emergency. All five access points are 24- foot Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easements (MEADUE). A sidewalk is provided in the E. Airport Fwy right-of-way (ROW), which connects to the existing sidewalk in front of the existing detention pond, and has a crosswalk that leads to the building. One hundred seven parking spaces are required and provided on -site. A masonry dumpster enclosure is proposed at the back of the property. Landscaping: Canopy trees are proposed to be planted along E. Airport Fwy and throughout the parking lot; and shrubs and groundcover will be planted in front of street - facing parking and as foundation plantings around the building. To meet the required screening regulations between two different uses, 6-foot tall Nellie R. Stevens plants will be installed along the entire eastern property line to screen the multifamily use from the commercial hotel use. Building Construction: The hotel will face Fuller -Wiser Rd and be 57 feet tall at the highest point. Stucco and brick in shades of gray with a copper accent will be used as exterior building materials, and there will be a large glass storefront above the front door. Lighting: Ten pole -mounted light fixtures that will stand at 25 feet tall are proposed throughout the property. The photometric plan has been designed to the meet the City's lighting standards. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. Vice Chairman, Portugal needed confirmation on the number of parking spaces required. Mrs. Payne responded that 107 parking spaces is the minimum and 1 parking space per guest room is required. Commissioner Barker asked if the parking spaces factor in the hotel's restaurant bar. Mrs. Payne said that there is nothing our code that factors the parking spaces of a hotel's restaurant. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 January 17, 2023 There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 22-10-SP for a Site Plan for Cambria Hotel at Midway Square Addition, Block B, Lot 1 D, located north of E. Airport Freeway and approximately 350 feet west of Bear Creek Parkway. Vice Chairman, Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Barker, Dunckel and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 22-10-SP carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Chairman Steve Ellis