HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-06 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 6, 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 Hail, 201 North
Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Steve Ellis, Vice Chair LUAnn Portugal,
Commission Members Curtis Brown, Eric Owens, Katherine Flannery and Rubyanne Crites.
Commissioner David Brown was absent.
During the Pre -Session Meeting:
Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne reviewed
agenda items number 2 through. F..:.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —
COUNC:IL CHAMBERS.
The regular meeting of the Euless Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman'Steve Ellis at 6:31 p.m. in tho Council, Chambers at City Flail, 2.01 North.Ector
Drive,.
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Warrix, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Major .Jones, Director of Public Worts and Engineering
Lisa Payne, Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development
David Pendley, Building Official
Drew Washington, Division Chief r Fire Marshal
Yvonne.Garcia, Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development
VISITORS PRESEN^r
None
INVOCATION -
Commissioner Crites
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Portugal 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 July 16,
2024.
Commissioner Flannery seconded the motion. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, Crites,
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Flannery, and Owens
Nays: None
Abstentions: Commissioner Crites
Chairman Ellis declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR
ORDINANCE FOR CASE NO 24-03-CC
Chairman Ellis opened up the public heaving at 6:33 p.m.
Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the City of Euless is requesting a
proposed amendment to an ordinance regulating the use and operation of short-term rental
properties with the City, amending Section 84-85 (u-1) of the Unified Development Code.
The intention of this request is to change the language to allow short-term rentals in Planned
Development (PD) zoning districts, unless the PD development standards expiicitly prohibits
them.
Notification by publication in the official newspaper was completed. Staff recommends
approval.
There were no proponents or opponents and Chairman Ellis closed the public hearing at
6:35 p.m,
`there were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Gomm,issioner C. Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-03-CC for
a proposed, amendment to an ordinance regulating the use and.operation of short -terra rental
properties within the City of Euless, amending Section 84-85 (u-.1) of the Unified
Developrrient Code.
Commis3loner Crites seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman, Ellis, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: G. Browri, Crites,
F !annar-y and Owens
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-03-CC carried.
(6-0-0)
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ITEM 3. CONSIDERED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 24-05-SP
Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant, Brandon Davidson
of Corwin Engineering, Inc., has requested approval of a site plan to construct two
commercial tenant buildings at Glade Parks Addition, Block A, Lots 6 & 7, located east of
Rio Grande Boulevard and approximately 430 feet north of Loving Trail.
The application complies with all City requirements. Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Flannery asked if there would be any patio areas. Mrs. Payne answered that
the building plans that would be submitted during the permitting process would indicate any
patio areas.
There were no further questions or comments presented by.the Commission.
Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-05-SP for a Site
Plan for cornmercial buildings at Glade Parks Addition, Bloc A, Lots 6 & 7.
Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Eills, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, Crites,
Flannery, and Owens
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-05-SP carried.
(6-0-0)
ITEM 4. CONSIDERED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 24-03-SP
Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant Matthew Thomas,
of Thomas Site Development Engineering, Inc., has requested approval of a site plan for a
five -story Atwell Suites. The hotel will have 108 guest rooms, a 6,770 square foot conference
center, and an outdoor swimming pool, on a 2.448-acre lot adjacent to the Watercolor water
feature !ocated at A. Barnard Surrey, Abstract 107, Tract 1 C, located on the northwest
corner of State Highway 183 and State Highway 360.
The application complies with all City requirements. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Crites made a motion to recommend approval of Case No: 24-06-SP for a
Site Plan for a hotel at A. Barnard Survey, Abstract 107, Tract 1 C, located or, the northwest
corner of State Highway 183 and State Highway 360.
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Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
August 5, 2024
Ayes: Chairman Eills, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, Crites,
Flannery, and Owens
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
^,hairman Ellis declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-06-SP carried.
(6-0-0)
ITEM 5. CONSIDERED APPROVAL. OF FINAL PLAT CASE NO.24-02-FP
Assistant Director of Planning and. Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant Michael Heimiich, of
Kirkman Engineering, has requested approval of a final plat of Harwood / 360 Addition, Block
A, Lot 6, being 2.524 acres located approximately 195 feet north of E. Harwood Road and
220 feet west of State Highway 360. This final plat is utilized to record subdivided property
and establish a Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE),
several water easements, a sanitary sewer easement, and abandon an old water easement.
The application complies with all City requirements. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Owens made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-02-FP for a
Final Plat of Harwood / 360 Addition, Block A, Lot 6, being 2.524 acres located approximately
195 feet north of E. Harwood Road and 220.feet west of State Highway 360.
Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairn-ian Eilis, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, Crites,
Flannery, and Owens
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Ellis declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-02-FP carried.
(6-0-0)
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ITEM 6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Chairman Ellis