HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-23 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 21, 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 item number 2.
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 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector
Drive.
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Warrix, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Major Jones, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Don Sheffield, Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Development/Building Official
Drew Washington, Fire Marshal
Lisa Payne, Senior Planner
Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS PRESENT:
None
INVOCATION
Commissioner Owens gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner C. 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
February 7, 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.
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Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO 22-11-SP
Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to
construct two restaurants in one 7,396 square foot building with outdoor entertainment space
on 1.459 acres in the Founders Parc development.
Access and Parking: There are three access points to the site with two from Villa Drive and
one from Founders Parkway. All three access points are connected by a 24-foot Mutual
Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE). The eastern access point on
Villa Drive is currently within half of a cul-de-sac that was dedicated as right-of-way (ROW)
by plat in 2018, but City staff has agreed the cul-de-sac is no longer needed with the
proposed access to Founders Parkway, thus the applicant will be allowed to abandon that
same portion of the ROW when they replat so they can use that land in their site layout.
Sidewalks are provided along Villa Drive and Founders Parkway with crosswalks running
across the three access points and leading to the proposed building. Seventy-four parking
spaces are required and provided on -site, and two masonry dumpster enclosures are
proposed. As an overlook of the Founders Parc water feature, covered patio seating is
proposed at the rear of the building and to the east of the building in a gated open space. A
fenced dog park is also proposed along Founders Parkway.
Landscaping: Due to a 30-foot-wide Trinity River Authority (TRA) sanitary sewer easement
running along Villa Drive, only a few ornamental trees and some shrubs are proposed
because TRA won't allow trees in their easement. Elsewhere on -site, canopy trees,
ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground cover are proposed, including three canopy trees and
two ornamental trees along Founders Parkway. In order to comply with the PD's requirement
for extra landscape design standards, enhanced vehicular paving, a foundation planting
strip, and pedestrian facilities such as the fire pit, open space, a dog park, and seating with
water feature views are incorporated. To meet the required screening regulations between
two different uses, Nellie R. Stevens evergreen trees and a 6-foot masonry wall will be
installed along the eastern property line to screen the existing residential use from the
proposed restaurant use.
Building Construction: The restaurants will face Villa Drive and be 34.5 feet tall at the
highest point. Almost all of the building will be stucco, but it will be treated to simulate
different kinds of building materials, including stone, brown wood siding, red wood siding,
and metal siding. Smoothed and polished concrete block will also be used, but will not
exceed 25% of any building face in order to comply with the PD regulations. Murals
referencing the environment of the type of food offered will be painted on the front of the
building.
Lighting: Five pole -mounted light fixtures that will stand at 25 feet tall are proposed
throughout the property. No wall packs are proposed, but decorative lighting for ambiance
will be installed on the patio. The photometric plan has been designed to the meet the City's
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lighting standards.
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The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets
City standards.
Vice Chairman, Portugal was concerned if there will be enough parking for the restaurant
use, even though the parking minimum is met.
Mr. Shea Kirkman of Kirkman Engineering answered that he expects the residents of
Founders Pare to walk over, so the parking lot would be for those that don't live in the
immediate area.
There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner, D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 22-11-SP for a Site Plan for
Founders Pare Restaurants at Euless Founders Pare Addition, Block S, Lot 1 R, located
south of Villa Drive and approximately 150 feet east of Industrial Boulevard.
Commissioner Owens 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. 22-12-SP carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Ellis thanked Commissioner Dunckel on his years of service to this board.
ITEM 5. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Chairman Steve Ellis