HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-02 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 2, 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 Vice Chairman: LuAnn Portugal Commission
Members: Robert Barker, Curtis Brown, David Brown, Rubyanne Crites 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 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hail, 201 North Ector
Drive.
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Warrix, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Zachary Hall, Fire Inspector
Lisa Payne, Senior Planner
Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS PRESENT:
Gary Ashley
INVOCATION
Commissioner C. Brown gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Owens led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting April 18,
2023.
Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman, Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, Crites
and Owens.
Nays: None
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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 May 2, 2023
Abstention: Commissioners: Barker and D. Brown
Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-2)
ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 23-07-
SUP AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE
Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 23-07-SUP at
6:31 p.m.
Senior Planner, Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. City Garage, which currently
operates at this location, was purchased by Brakes Plus, so the business name is changing,
as well as the owner. The applicant proposes to continue operating a general automotive
repair shop, but a new Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required to operate in the C-2 district
when there is a business name change and owner change.
The applicant intends to offer the services listed in the exhibit, and is no longer selling tires.
No major mechanical or auto body work is proposed, and no outdoor storage is existing or
proposed. The business will be open Monday through Saturday and have a total of 5
employees. Brakes Plus is a national chain with over 100 other locations.
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, Brakes Plus;
b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, David Sorbaro;
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, to
include the fire lane;
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.
Jeremy Ashley on behalf of the applicant appeared and available for questions.
Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Commissioner Owens asked if any changes would be done to the outside of the building.
Mr. Ashley responded that they would be paint the exterior of the building and updating the
signage.
Vice Chairman Portugal asked if the applicant understood and agree to the provisions set
forth. Mr. Ashley responded that they do.
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There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 23-07-SUP a Specific Use
Permit for Brakes Plus to perform general automotive repair in the Community Business (C-
2) zoning district in Oak Forest Addition, Block 2, Lot 6R, located at 240 W. Harwood Road,
and consider recommendation for an Ordinance.
Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairmen Ellis, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Barker,
C. Brown, D. Brown Crites and Owens.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-07-SUP carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments presented.
ITEM 4, ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
ice -Chairman 1-6—Ann