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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-15 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 15, 2023 MINUTES The pre -session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ellis at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre -Session Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Vice Chair: LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members: Robert Barker, Curtis Brown, Rubyanne Crites and Eric Owens. Those absent were: Chairman: Steve Ellis. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development, Michael Warrix reviewed agenda items number 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 Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal 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 Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Anthony Scott, Fire Inspector II Avery Makowski, Fire Inspector Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Hassan Abdullah INVOCATION Vice Chair Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Crites 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 of August 1, 2023. Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners Barker, C. Brown, Crites and Owens. Page 1 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 August 15, 2023 Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner D. Brown Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion carried. (5-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 23-10- SUP Vice Chair Portugal opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 23-10- SUP at 6:35 p.m. Mr. Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to operate a place of worship (Islamic Center of Euless) at the subject property. Such uses are permitted uses in TX-10 zoning with the approval of a Specific Use Permit by City Council. Approximately 10,000 square feet of the existing building (Suite A) has been in use as a learning center", which is a permitted use in TX-10 zoning. Since the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy in October of 2022, the use has expanded to include daily worship services. The Unified Development Code (UDC) requires churches and places of worship to provide one (1) parking space per every four (4) seats. Suite A of the building provides seating for approximately 100 attendees, requiring 25 parking spaces. Existing on -site parking meets UDC requirements. Hours of operation is 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff has received one (1) protest response. The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed and certified this case on July 5, 2023. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the facility name, Islamic Center of Euless; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the facility owner, Hassan Family Trust; and 3. 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. Vice Chair Portugal asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Hassan Abdullah, applicant and owner, appeared and gave a brief overview. He stated that he has owned this and another business in Euless since 1987. Vice Chair Portugal closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Commissioner D. Brown asked about the number of attendees and hours of operation. Mr. Abdullah answered that the facility is open daily for individual prayers with both services on Friday evenings and Sunday. Commissioner Owens asked for the number of parking spaces versus the required parking spaces and if the parking lot is full on Fridays. Mr. Warrix replied that staff performed an analysis of parking requirements based upon the building's Occupancy load, which is Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 August 15, 2023 currently 250. That analysis indicated that approximately 63 parking spaces would be required. Mr. Abdullah stated that they have around 120 parking spaces. Mr. Abdullah added that the parking lot is full on Fridays and that they will be having additional services in order to avoid parking problems. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 23-10-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use District (TX-10) in Euless Gardens, Block 1, Lot 1, Suite A, located at 203 South Ector Drive, Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-10-SUP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 23-05-SP Mr. Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The subject property is 0.896 acres in size and located at 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard. It is zoned Planned Development (PD). The applicant intends to construct an 856 square foot Salad and Go drive-thru and pick-up only restaurant on a vacant 0.896-acre parcel at 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard. Access and Parking: Access to the site will be from Brazos Boulevard to the north via a shared entrance with an existing Starbucks Restaurant. Internal circulation within the development will be provided by a 24-foot MEADUE. The site plan includes two drive-thru lanes on the east building elevation for customers that have not yet ordered, a drive-thru lane on the west building elevation for customers picking up app-based mobile orders, and a walk-up window on the north elevation. A sidewalk will extend from the north elevation to connect with the proposed sidewalk on Brazos Boulevard. Nine (9) parking spaces are required and 9 spaces are provided, including one accessible space. A masonry dumpster enclosure is provided. Landscaping: Trees proposed for the site are cedar elms, Chinese pistache, crepe myrtles, and Texas red oaks. Shrubbery throughout the site will include dwarf Burford holly, dwarf yaupon holly, and Nellie R. Stevens holly. Groundcovers will consist of giant liriope and Bermuda grass. The proposed landscape plan complies with Unified Development Code requirements and standards. Building Construction: The proposed building will face Brazos Boulevard and be 20 feet in height at the highest point. Stucco and masonry in shades of gray will be used as exterior building materials. Photometric Plan: All proposed lighting for the parking lot and building complies with Unified Development Code requirements and standards. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 August 15, 2023 The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed and certified this request on July 18, 2023. All applicable provisions for access, parking, landscaping, elevations, photometrics, and drainage contained in the Unified Development Code have been met or exceeded. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan package as submitted. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve Case No. 23-10-SUP for a site plan for a Salad and Go drive-thru restaurant at Glade Parks Addition, Block E, Lot 1, 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard, on the southeast corner of Brazos Boulevard and Rio Grande Boulevard. Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-05-SP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 23-05-FP Mr. Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The subject property is 0.896 acres in size and located at 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard. It is zoned Planned Development (PD). This final plat is utilized to record subdivided property, dedicate drainage easements, and dedicate an unobstructed visibility easement. This final plat is for a proposed Salad and Go drive-thru restaurant. The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed and certified the final plat as meeting all Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements on July 18, 2023. Staff recommends approval. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve Case No. 23-05-FP for a final plat of Glade Parks Addition, Lot 1, Block E, located at 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-05-FP carried. (6-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 August 15, 2023 ITEM 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLAT CASE NO. 23-11-RP Mr. Warrix gave a brief description of the case. The subject property is 0.6482 acres in size and located at 316 North Main Street on the northeast corner of North Main Street and Town Creek Drive. It is zoned Community Business District (C-2) zoning district. A replat is utilized to record changes of lot lines and easements on presently subdivided property. The purpose of this replat is to: (1) establish a 24-foot fire lane and access easement; and (2) establish a visibility easement at the Town Creek Drive entrance. The Development Services Group (DSG) reviewed and certified the replat on July 11, 2023 as meeting all Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements. Staff recommends approval. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 23-11-RP for a replat of Euless Gardens, Lot 1 R, Block 3. being 0.6482 acres located at 316 North Main Street, on the northeast corner of North Main Street and Town Creek Drive. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: Barker, C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-11-RP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 7. ADJOURN There beinno further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Chairman is