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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-03 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 3, 2024 MINUTE: The pre -session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Owens at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre -Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Eric Owens, Vice Chair LUA.nn Portugal, Commission Members Curtis Brown, David Brawn, Katherine Flannery and RUbyanne Crites. During the Pre -Session Meeting: r assistant Director of Planning. and Economic Development Lisa. Payne; reviewed agenda items number 2 through 5. 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; Eric Owens at 6:36 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 David Pendley, Building Official Drew Was Division Chief /; Fire Marshal Yvonne Garcia, .Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development VISITORS PRESENT Chris Martino Chuck Hixson Randy Putnam Suraj Poudyal iskal Shrestha Victoria Hasty Wayne Rowe Amit Gubhaju INVOCATION Commissioner Flannery gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner C. Brown led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1.., APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION MINUTES Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting August 20, 2024. Page 1 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 September 3, 2024 Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman Owens, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: Commissioner Crites. Commissioner Crites abstained due to absence of the August 20, 2024 regular meeting. Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. (5-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 24-04-PD Chairman Owens opened up the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. 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 with Corwin Engineering, Inc is requesting a proposed amendment to Section 4.2.1.2 of the Glade Parks Development Standards to increase the allowed. number of eating establishment drive-throughs within Block A from five (5) to six (6). Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff has received zero responses. Staff recommen.ds approval. 'There were no proponents or opponents and Chairman Owens closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the.Commission. Commissioner Crites made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-04-PD for a proposed amendment to Section 4.2.1.2 of the Development Standards of the Planned Development (PD) zoning district at Glade Parks Addition, Block A, located on the northeast corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Loving Trail, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman Owens, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes rage 3 of 6 September 3, 2024 Chairman Owens declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-04-PD carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 24-05-PD Chairman Owens opened up the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant Jonathan Hake with Cross Engineering is requesting a proposed amendment to Planned Development.2356 in order to revise the site boundaries, revise the parking regulations and provide an updated site plan. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subiect property. To date, staff has received zero responses. Staff recommends approval. Chuck Hixson, property owner, and Chris Martino, architect, appeared and were available for questions. There were no proponents or opponents and Chairman Owens closed the public hearing at 6:49 p,m. Commissioner. D. Brown asked if there are any current parking issues. Mr. Hixson responded that they have no parking issues. Commissioner Flannery inquired on their approach if tenants complained about parking. Mr. Hixson replied that the adjacent sister property has. a lot of vacant parking and could be utilized as overflow parking. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to -recommend approval of Case No. 24-05-PD for an amendment to the Planned Development (PD) zoning district at Sotogrande Addition, Tracts 14R, 22R1, 22AR1, and 22R161 located on the southeast corner of West Pipeline Road and El Camino Real, and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman Owens, Vice Chair, Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions:, None Chairman Owens declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-05-PD carried. (6-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 September 3, 2024 ITEM 4. APPROVED REPLAT CASE NO. 24-03-RP Assistant Director. of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant Eric Spooner, of Spooner & Associates, has requested approval of a replat of Sotogrande, Block 1, Lots 13R1, 14R1, '14R2, & 22R2 being 28.310 acres located on the southeast corner of W. Pipeline Road and El Camino Real. The purpose of this replat is to adjust loft lines, establish easements, and abandon an old easement. The application complies with all City requirements. Staff recommends approval. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to approve of Case No. 24-03-RP for a Replat of Sotogrande, Block 1, Lots 13R1, 14R1, 14R2, & 22R2 being 28.310 acres located on the southeast corner of W. Pipeline Road and El Camino Real. Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman Owens, Vice Chair. Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: None Chairman Owens declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-03-RP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 24-10-SUP Chairman Owens opened up the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant, Amit Gubhaju, intends to expand the vacant Frost Bank building on the northwest corner of W. Euless Blvd. and Hospital Pkwy. to operate an auto repair shop and use the adjacent lot for parking. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff has received four (4) protest responses. Iskal Shrestha, engineer, and Amit Gubhaju, applicant, appeared and were available for questions. Randy Putman, property owner at 2720 W. Euless Blvd, appeared and is in opposition. He expressed his concerns for the children at the neighboring daycare and autism center. Planning and "Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 September 3, 2024 Wayne Rowe, business owner of Mid -Cities Scholars of Euless daycare, appeared and is in opposition. His concerns are noise, pollution, and that the proposed use is within 30 feet of the daycare's playground. Victoria Hasty, resident, appeared and is in opposition. She expressed concerns that the proposed use would not promote general welfare, would not benefit that the City enough to outweigh the disruption to nearby established homes and businesses. and is incompatible with neighboring properties. There were no further proponents or opponents and Chairman Owens closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Commissioner C. Brown commented that. this site was not a good .location due to the surrounding businesses. Vice Chair Portugal asked if there were any discussion in having a sound barrier fence surrounding. the property for noise control. Mrs. Payne responded that the Code of Ordinances does not require fences between commercial properties. Commissioner Crites expressed concern of noise levels affecting the children at the adjacent daycare and autism center. Commissioner Flannery requested clarification of how vehicles enter and exit the building., and what percentage of time bay doors will be open. Mr. G-jbhaju answered the entrance is from the east side, and doors will be open 10% of the time (entering and exiting vehicles), doors are to remain closed at all times while doing work. Mr. Shrestha commented that the building will be insulated with spray foam to reduce noise. Chairman Owens was concerned that the proposed use and proposed building prohibit the property from complying with the Code of Ordinances without reconstructing the fire lane and using the adjacent property for parking. Mr. Gubhaju stated he has no plans to sell the second lot but if he.does, he'd replat to include the parking area. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner C. Brown made a motion to recommend denial of Case No. 24-10-SUP, a Specific Use Permit for automotive repair and a parking lot proposed to be located on St. Michael's Addition, Block A, Lots 2 & 3 at 2700 & 2710 W. Euless Blvd. in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district. Commissioner D. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman Owens, Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, Crites, and Flannery Nays: . None Abstentions: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 September 3, 2024 Chairman Owens declared the motion to recommend denial of Case No. 24-10-SUP carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. ADJOURN 'rhere being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Chairman Owens