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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-20 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 20, 2024 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 City Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman: Steve Ellis Vice Chair: LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members: Curtis Brown, David Brown, and Rubyann Crites. Commission Member Eric Owens was absent. During the Pre -Session Meeting: ➢ Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development, Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items number 2 through 4 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 6:32 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, Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Drew Washington, Fire Marshal Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development VISITORS PRESENT: Lukeba Eduardo Lee Ann Folan Zack Penn Jub Lubahzadio Ajam Patel Martha Derstine Keith Hamilton Raj Vashi Dale Derstine Matthew Thomas INVOCATION Vice Chair Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner C. Brown led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting February 6, 2024. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 February 20, 2024 Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown, and Crites. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT CASE NO. 23-08-FP Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. This final plat is utilized to record subdivided property, dedicate right-of-way (ROW), and establish easements. This plat contains seven residential lots and one open space lot (Lot A) that will be used as a detention pond. Due to the prohibition of new residential driveways having direct access to arterial streets (Sec. 84-205 of the Code of Ordinances), Lots 1-3 front onto W. Harwood Road via a 30' private access, drainage, & utility easement (PRADUE) that will contain a private slip road that spans the width of the three lots and uses the existing access points that were constructed for the temporary fire station: Five' feet of ROW is being dedicated along W. Harwood Road to put the existing sidewalk into the City's ROW. Due to the 30' private access easement across the front of Lots 1-3, the front building line is setback 55', which acts as a 25' front building line. The owners of Lots 1-3 will be responsible for the maintenance of the slip road, as outlined in the subdivision's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Conversely, Lots 4-7 face south to minor streets; Lots 4-5 front onto Blanco Drive and Lots 6-7 front onto Milam Drive. All four lots have typical 25' front building setbacks. There is an existing underground storm pipe that runs north -south and curves a little to the east in the property, shown on the plat as an existing 15' drainage easement (DE). Detention is required of this subdivision on Lot A, which has direct public access from Milam Drive. 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 final plat. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from the applicant. The applicant, Zack Penn, appeared and was available for questions. Commissioner D. Brown asked about lighting, access to the green space and fencing. Mr. Penn answered that fences will be built on the property lines around the open space lot, the access to the HOA lot for maintenance is adequate, and no new lighting is proposed for the detention pond in the open space lot, but lighting from adjacent properties will provide some visibility. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 February 20, 2024 Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve a Final Plat of Midway Park Addition, Lots 1- 7 and Lot A, Block A being 2.047 acres located south of W. Harwood Road and approximately 250 feet east of Aransas Drive. Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, and Crites. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-08-FP carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 23-13- SUP Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 23-13-SUP at 6:40 p.m. Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The PD governing the Watercolor development (Ord No 2308) requires a hotel to obtain approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). Atwell Suites is proposing to develop a 5-story all -suites hotel with 106 guest rooms, a 6,770 square foot conference center for 250-person events, a bar that serves appetizers, complimentary breakfast, and an outdoor swimming pool that fronts onto the Watercolor water feature. A detailed site plan package will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for approval at a later date. The applicant also desires a separate retail building, as shown on the concept plan, but that is not part of this SUP request, as it is a permitted use by -right, and will require a separate application. The SH360/SH183 exchange is directly southeast of the subject property and the Watercolor water feature is directly northwest. The infrastructure for the entire Watercolor development is currently under construction, and retail/restaurant uses are planned on the west side of the water feature and townhomes are planned to the north. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date, staff has not received any written responses. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Atwell Suites; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Watercolor Hotels, LP; 3. The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator; and 4. 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. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 February 20, 2024 Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date, staff has received no written responses. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from the applicant. Matthew Thomas, engineer appeared to answer any questions. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Lee Ann Falen, resident spoke in opposition due to traffic concerns. There being none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Commissioner D. Brown wanted to know if the setbacks to the water feature from the hotel property would allow public access. Mrs. Payne answered that with the water feature the trails will be built regardless of the future developments. Vice Chair Portugal asked if there is a fence or a barrier between the hotel and water feature. Mrs. Payne answered that we will know when the site plan is received. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 23-13-SUP for a Specific Use Permit for a hotel on approximately 2.45 acres on the H. Barnard Survey, Abstract 107, Tract 1 C in the Planned Development (PD) zoning district and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, and Crites. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 23-13-SUP carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 4. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 24-01- SUP Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing on Specific Use Permit Case No 24-01-SUP at 6:49 p.m. Lisa Payne gave a brief description of the case. The applicant intends to operate Good New Message Church from a tenant suite on the southeast corner of W. Pipeline Road and Arwine Court. A place of worship is only permitted in the C-2 zoning district with the approval Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 February 20, 2024 of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). There are 18 parking spaces provided on this lot for the church and the convenience store in the suite next door. The church has a congregation of 40 people which requires 10 parking spaces based on the parking ratio of 1 space per 4 seats. However, all 40 members are only expected on Sundays and 10-20 members are expected on other operating days. The church's hours of operation are Wednesday and Friday from 5-6PM for service, Saturday from 2-6PM for choir practice, and Sunday from 2- 6PM for worship. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Good New Message Church; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Lukeba Eduardo; 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. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date, staff has received no responses. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from the applicant. Lukeba Eduardo applicant appeared to answer any questions. Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. There being none, Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Commissioner D. Brown asked the applicant on Euless location since he lives in Red Oak Texas. Mr. Eduardo answered that his congregation is from Euless. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 24-01-SUP a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship proposed to be located on Morrisdale Addition, Lot 1, Block 1- A at 4323 W. Pipeline Road in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal and Commission Members: C. Brown, D. Brown, and Crites. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 24-01-SUP carried. (5-0-0) ITEM 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 February 20, 2024 There were no public comments presented. ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Chairman Ellis