HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-16 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 16, 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 Pre -Council 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, Rubyanne Crites, Eric Owens, and
Katherine Flannery.
During the Pre -Session Meeting:
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix 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 Hall, 201 North Ector
Drive.
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Major Jones, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Drew Washington, Division Chief / Fire Marshal
Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development
VISITORS PRESENT:
LeeAnn Folan Cole Patrick
INVOCATION
Commissioner Flannery 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 April 2,
2024.
Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown,
Crites, Flannery, and Owens.
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Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO 24-05-SUP
Chairman Ellis opened up the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the
Planning and zoning Commissioners and advised that the applicant, Trey Fricke, on behalf
of OES Equipment, LLC, is requesting a Specific Use permit (SUP) for a warehouse use in
AL -KO Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1 at 2300 State Highway 121 in the 121 Gateway
(TX-121) zoning district, and to consider a recommendation for an Ordinance.
The Development Service Group certified this case on April 2, 2024 to be placed on the
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use
Permit, with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, OES Equipment;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, OES Equipment, LLC;
3) Vehicles, equipment, and all other storage that is located in the rear yard must not
extend over the height of the north and south fencing; 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.
Public hearing notification letters were mailed to surrounding property owners, and to date,
staff has received two written responses.
Chairman Ellis asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak.
LeeAnn Folan, resident appeared and asked if the business hours would change during
holiday season. Mr. Warrix answered no and that the operating hours are Monday -Friday
from 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Cole Patrick, a resident who lives adjacent to this property spoke to the commission on some
concerns regarding noise and storage. Mr. Warrix clarified-fhe-co-nditions-foT-approval
regarding storage. Mr. Patrick welcomed the conditions and asked how to report any future
violations. Chairman Ellis responded that he would report that to City's Code Compliance
department.
Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Commissioner D. Brown asked for clarification on the condition number three that mentions
storage in the rear yard but not on the side of the building. Mr. Warrix responded that based
on the application, storage was shown to be proposed in the rear yard and that fire lanes
exist on each side of the building that cannot be encroached upon for storage.
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There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve Case No. 24-05-SUP for a Specific Use
Permit for a warehouse use proposed in AL -KO Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1 at 2300
State Highway 121 in the 121 Gateway (TX-121) zoning district, and consider
recommendation for an Ordinance.
Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Eills, Vice Chair Portugal, Commission Members: C. Brown, D.
Brown, Crites, Flannery, and Owens.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion to approve Case No. 24-05-SUP carried. (7-0-0)
ITEM 3. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Ch iron Ellis