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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-03 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 3, 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 Chairman: Steve Ellis Vice Chair: LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members: Curtis Brown, David Brown, Rubyann Crites, and Eric Owens. Commissioner Richard Barker was absent. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner, Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items number 2 through 5 and provided a brief Development Report. 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 6:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. STAFF PRESENT: Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development Major Jones, Director of Public Works and Engineering Lisa Payne, Senior Planner Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: George Maayeh Elias Maayeh Julie Watkins David Watkins Jason Frey Kevin Suh Mina Iskander Damier Guilmanov 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 Commissioner C. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2023. Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 9 of 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 3, 2023 Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 23-11- SUP Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 23-11-SUP at 6:37 p.m. Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to build and operate a general automotive repair shop on the northeast corner of Raider Drive and S. Pipeline Road. Such a use is only permitted in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). The proposed use does not include major automotive work such as auto body repair or replacement of engines and transmissions. Outdoor storage is also not proposed. The business will be open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and have a total of four employees. 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: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Diesel Doctor; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Damir Guilmanov; 3. There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle; 4. There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise, to include the fire lane; 5. There shall be no on -site major mechanical or auto body work performed on any vehicle; and 6. 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. Damir Guilmanov, applicant, appeared and was available for questions. Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Vice Chairman Portugal asked if the applicant understood the conditions tied to Specific Use Permit. Mr. Guilmanov replied that he understood. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 3, 2023 There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 23-11-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop (Diesel Doctor) proposed to be located on John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tract 3C1 (3030 S. Pipeline Road West) in Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-11-SUP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 23-06-PD Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Planned Development Case No 23-06-PD at 6:41 p.m. Lisa Payne gave a description of the case. In 2007, the subject properties were rezoned from Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) to Neighborhood Business (C-1). The property owner at the time also owned Precision Orthodontics, which is on the adjacent lot to the north, and he wanted to expand his building and parking lot into the subject properties. That expansion never happened -and the properties were sold in 2021 to the current owners, who would like to rezone it for residential uses. The owners would like to develop the two lots with single family residences that will meet the R-1 zoning requirements. This will require vehicular access onto S. Main Street, which is an arterial, and Section 84-205 of the Code of Ordinances does not allow new residential driveways to have direct access to an arterial street. For this reason, a request for a Planned Development was deemed the most streamlined route for this proposal, as it can allow for a zoning change and a deviation from the Code of Ordinances. As shown in the exhibit, the driveway, is, proposed to be 24 feet wide and evenly split between the two lots. A mutual access easement will cover the entirety of the driveway to ensure proper maneuverability. The edges of the proposed driveway will be approximately 133 feet south of the intersection of S. Main Street and Hollywood Boulevard, and approximately 57 feet north of the driveway at 706 S. Main Street. The property owners chose to design the properties with one shared driveway, as one curb -cut is more desirable than two curb -cuts on an arterial street. The exhibit shows that the footprints of the two future houses meet the R-1 required setbacks, and the existing lots meet the R-1 minimum lot dimensions. The houses are also shown to not encroach on any easements. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 3, 2023 The proposed development standards for Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20 & 21 are: (i) the subject properties are rezoned from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district and are required to comply with the Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) zoning district standards, and (ii) a new residential driveway is allowed direct access to South Main Street (an arterial) and the driveway must be shared by both lots. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date, staff received one (1) response. Staff recommends approval of the proposed planned development. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Mina Iskander, applicant, appeared and was available for questions. Julie Watkins, business owner neighbor, appeared and has concerns regarding the drainage issue that the lots have when it rains. Mrs. Watkins also wanted to know if construction vehicles would have access through her property and she is looking forward to having good neighbors. Mrs. Payne replied that during the building plan review, staff will address any concerns and issues based on their submission and work with the contractor. Construction vehicles can come straight from the road. Major Jones, Director of Engineering and Public Works answered their process about reviewing and addressing drainage issue during the building plan review. Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner C. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 23-06-PD for a Planned Development request to change the zoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district at Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20 & 21 (702 South Main Street & 704 South Main Street). Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman, Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 3, 2023 Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-06-PD carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 23-04-SP Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct two 1- story 3,71150 square foot commercial shell buildings on a 0.69-acre lot. Access and Parking: There are two access points by way of an existing 25-foot Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE) crossing the site, parallel to W. Euless Blvd. A 5-foot sidewalk will be provided in the W. Euless Blvd. right-of-way.(ROW), which connects to the existing sidewalk to the east, and has a crosswalk that leads to the buildings. Twenty-five parking spaces are required and provided on -site. A masonry dumpster enclosure is proposed in the center aisle at the back of the buildings. Behind the dumpster enclosure and in front of the rear landscape screen and wall, a 10-foot-wide concrete flume will be constructed in a 30--foot Drainage & Utility Easement. Landscaping: Texas Red Oaks and Dwarf Burford Hollies are proposed to be planted along W. Euless Blvd. in front of street -facing parking, as well as directly in front of the two buildings. The landscape islands will include Texas Red Oaks and Dwarf Burford Hollies, as well as Purple Wintercreeper. To meet the required screening regulations between commercial and residential uses, a 6-foot tall masonry wall will be built at the rear of the property alongside a row of Dwarf Burford Hollies, which are evergreen and grow to be eight feet in height. The remainder of the site will be covered with Bermuda grass. Building Construction: Both 3,750 square foot buildings will face W. Euless Blvd., be 15 feet tall at the highest points, and be 30 feet away from the adjacent residential properties. Stucco and split -face CMU will be used as exterior building materials, and each building will have a roll -up door on the wall that faces the interior of the lot. Lighting: Eight shielded wall -mounted light fixtures are proposed on three sides of each building. Two lights will be mounted at 10 feet on the building fronts, four lights will be mounted at 12 feet on the interior building sides, and two lights will be mounted at 7.feet on the rear walls. No lights are proposed on the exterior side walls. The plan shows no footcandle.s encroaching onto adjacent properties. 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. Commissioner Owens wanted clarification if the flume being built is an open ditch and its connection. Mrs. Payne replied that it will be an open concrete flume; on the east side it will connect with an existing concrete flume and flow to the grassy area on the west side. Commissioner D. Brown asked for clarification on the location of the masonry wall. Mrs. Paynereplied that the wall would be right up against the wooden fence. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown .made a motion to approve Case No. 23-04-SP of a request for a Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 3, 2023 Site Plan for a commercial building at St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 8, located north of W. Euless Boulevard and approximately 1,300 feet east of Raider Drive, at 2760 W. Euless Boulevard. Vice Chair Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-04-SP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT CASE NO. 23-06-PP Mrs. Payne gave a brief description of the case. This preliminary plat is utilized to illustrate property to be subdivided, dedicate right-of-way (ROW), and establish easements. This plat contains 341 residential lots, 27 open space lots, and 2 commercial lots, totaling 370 lots. In addition to residential options, the proposal includes space for a large water feature with accompanying restaurants and shops, and complies with the PD requirements. Preliminary plats are not recorded with the County Clerk, but the subsequent final plats will be. 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 preliminary plat. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 23-06-PP for request for a Preliminary Plat of Watercolor Addition, Block C, Lots 1-37, Block D, Lots 1-18, Block E, Lots 1-18, Block F, Lots 1-35, Block G, Lots 1-19, Block H, Lots 1-33, Block I, Lots 1-61, Block J, Lots 1-34, Block K, Lots 1-9, Block L, Lots 1-18, Block M, Lots 1-30, Block N, Lots 1-3, Block O, Lots 1-26, Block C, Lots 12X, 24X, 31X, 41X, Block E, Lot 19X, Block F, Lots 7X, 26X, 38X, Block G, Lots 15X, 21X, 22X, Block H, Lots 15X, 21X, Block I, Lots 8X, 14X, 23X, 32X, 58X, 67X, 68X, Block K, Lots 8X, 11X, Block N, Lots 4X, 5X, Block O, Lot 27X, Block P., Lot 2X, Block P, Lots 1 & 3 being 50.843 acres located on the northwest corner of Highway 'i 83 and Highway 360. Vice Chair Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 3, 2023 Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-06-PP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. J Chairs Ellis