Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-21 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 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: Richard Barker Curtis Brown, David Brown, Rubyann Crites, and Eric Owens. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner, Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items number 2 through 3 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 6:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. STAFF PRESENT: Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne, Senior Planner Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Oscar Galan Samuel Ajnonin Charlotte Irmeo INVOCATION Abbey Adeyeye Chris Ganah Jacob Goodham Dammy Ajnonin Cynthia Saleeya Fran Gallagher Commissioner Crites gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner D. Brown 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 November 7, 2023. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 November 21, 2023 Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown, and Crites. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioners: Barker and Owens. Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-2) ITEM 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 23-10-SP Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a one- story, 12,162 square foot church building on a vacant 2.210-acre lot. A Specific Use Permit (SUP) was approved on May 9, 2023 for a church use in the TX-10 district. Access and Parking: A Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE) is shown on the east and north sides of the proposed building and creates one point of access from W. Euless Blvd. A 5-foot sidewalk will be provided in the right-of-way (ROW) and will connect to the interior sidewalk leading to the building and parking spaces. Forty-nine parking spaces are required and 56 are provided. A six -foot -tall masonry dumpster enclosure is proposed on the north side of the building. A detention pond is required for drainage and will be near the northeast corner of the property. Landscaping: Due to the 20-foot Drainage & Utility Easement and the 15-foot Trinity River Authority Easement along the front property line, required street yard trees and shrubs have been pushed back 35 feet, but are still between the building and the street. Additional trees, shrubs, and groundcover surround the front and sides of the building and are in the parking islands. This is a heavily wooded lot, so many trees will have to be removed, but trees that won't be impacted by construction should not be touched other than clearing underbrush. All surrounding properties are zoned TX-10, so no screening is required. Building Construction: The church building is proposed as a one-story, 12,162 square foot structure, with most of the building having a height of 19 feet and a tower feature at the front corner of the building with a height of 35 feet. The building will be complying with the TX-10 setback regulations of being at least as far away from the side and rear property lines as the building is tall; therefore, the building is 35 feet away from the west property line. Stone, EIFS, and metal are proposed as building materials and there will be a parapet roof. Lighting: Seven light poles with a maximum height of 12 feet are proposed along the MEADUE. No wall packs are proposed. 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. Oscar Galan, applicant appeared to answer any questions. Abbey Adeyeye, owner appeared to answer any questions. Commissioner D. Brown asked if this is a relocation. Mr. Adeyeye replied that it is a Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 relocation from down the street. November 21, 2023 There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 23-10-SP a request for a Site Plan for The Redeemed Christian Church of God at House Kitty Survey, Abstract 678, Tracts 2A3A, and 2C, located north of West Euless Boulevard and approximately 150 feet west of Westpark Way. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair 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. 23-10-SP carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 23-11-SP Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to construct a 2,691 square foot drive-thru restaurant on a 1.4966-acre lot that was previously used for the Chase Bank motor bank. Access and Parking: Raising Cane's has street frontage on the west and east sides of the property, but will face S. Industrial Blvd to the west. There are three existing access points; one to S. Industrial Blvd. and two to Del Paso St. In addition, there is cross access to the property to the south, and the Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage & Utility Easement (MEADUE) runs from that access point to the northern access point on Del Paso St. There are existing sidewalks along S. Industrial Blvd. and Del Paso St., which connect to crosswalks that lead to the building. Twenty-seven parking spaces are required and 41 are provided. A masonry dumpster enclosure is proposed at the rear of the building. Two drive- thru lanes and outdoor seating are proposed as part of the project. Landscaping: Due to the 10-foot Utility Easement along S. Industrial Blvd., the required street yard trees are dispersed throughout the site. Multiple varieties of canopy trees and ornamental trees, as well as shrubs and groundcover, are located along Del Paso St., in parking islands, along driveways, near the drive-thru lanes, and in outdoor seating areas. Three existing trees are being preserved in the large landscaped area near Del Paso St. The remainder of the site will be covered with Bermuda grass. Building Construction: The Raising Cane's building will be 20'-6" tall with a parapet roof. Brick, Nichiha wood panels, and metal will be used as exterior building materials. The signage shown on the plans is not for approval with the site plan package; signage has a separate permit process. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 4 November 21, 2023 Lighting: Five pole lights are proposed on -site, in addition to several small wall packs that light the sides of the building and lights that are flush under canopies. Light trespass is proposed to be very minimal. 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. Sarah Holmes, Raising Cane's representative appeared and gave a brief presentation. She wanted to address some items discussed during the pre -session. She clarified that they are corporately owned. This location is about 900 square feet smaller than the existing restaurant in Glade Parks, but has more patio seating. There will be a retaining wall for the slight slope to the property by the drive thru lanes. Commissioner D. Brown asked for clarification on the north driveway being a one way only and if they were going to be responsible for the signage and maintenance. Ms. Holmes answered that it would be one way and that they have made the initial submittal to TXDOT to switch that to an exit only and are currently seeking their final approval. She also stated that they would be responsible for and maintain signage. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 23-11-SP of a request for a Site Plan for Raising Cane's at First National Addition, Tract A, Lot 3, located 521 S Industrial Boulevard. Commissioner Barker seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: Chairman Ellis. Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-11-SP carried. (6-0-1) ITEM 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments presented. ITEM 5. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Chairman Ellis