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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-01 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 1, 2024 MINUTES The pre -session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Portugal at 5:30 p.m. in the Pre -Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Vice Chair LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members Curtis Brown, David Brown, and Katherine Flannery. Those absent included Chairman Eric Owens and Commission Member Rubyanne Crites. During the Pre -•Session Meeting: Assistant Director. of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne reviewed agenda items number 2 through 4. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCII. CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Portugal at 6:31 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 Washington, Division Chief / Fire Marshal Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development VISITORS PRESENT Stephanie Alien Rabin Khanal Tom Talbott Seth Erfurt Rabia Dhlari Syed Molinblia . Michael Horn Charles Fry Omowunmi Usoxji Joe LaCroix INVOCATION Sila Sepic Perry Adnrini T J Moore Delores Talbott Rose Betchel John Betchel Jennifer Krutz . Devon Krutz Wayne Burgdorf Chihah Chapagain Charlotte Collins Ritichie Chavez Sunil Kadwal Sandhya Pradinal Satish Lohani Rasheed Egberonsbe Adrienne Moore John Rose Vice Chair Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner C. Brown led the pledge of allegiance. Page 1 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 October 1, 2024 ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION MINUTES Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting September 17, 2024. Commissioner C. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners C. Brown, D. Brown, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion carried. (4-0-0) ITEM 2. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 24-08-SP Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant, Joe LaCroix with Baird, Hampton, & Brown, has requested approval of a Site Plan for H-E-B Grocery Store at Glade Parks South Addition, Block A, Lot 1 located on the northwest corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Cheek-Sparger Road. The applicant intends to construct a 123,000 square foot H-E-B grocery store with a fuel station and a car wash as accessory uses, which is permitted by -right in the PD. Being that the property is split between the City of Euless and the City of Bedford, the development of the land is also subject to the governmental functions and responsibilities outlined in the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Euless and the City of Bedford, which was executed on April 23, 2015. The Development Services Group reviewed the site plan and certified that it meets City standards. Staff recommended approval. John Rose, with H-E-B Grocery and Joe LaCroix, with Baird, Hampton, & Brown, appeared and were available for any questions. Commissioner D. Brown asked if there would be any outside sales space in the front of the store. Mr. Rose responded that between the two entry points is an area they call "Texas Backyard" that will have outdoor items and plants for sale. Vice Chair Portugal commented that she was glad to see that the number of parking spaces being proposed exceed city requirements. Mr. Rose replied that on weekends their parking lots are typically 90% full. The extra parking spaces proposed are intended to alleviate traffic flow issues. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner C. Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-08-SP for a Site Plan for H-E-B Grocery Store at Glade Parks South Addition, Block A, Lot 1 located on the northwest corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Cheek-Sparger Road. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 October 1, 2024 Commissioner Flannery seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-08-SP carried. (4-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.24-06-PD Vice Chair Portugal opened up the public hearing at 6:47 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, Niraj Shrestha, representing the Nepali Cultural & Spiritual Center, is requesting an amendment to the Planned Development (PD) zoning district in the Park Center Addition, Lots 1 B & 1C and in the International Regional Industrial Complex Addition, a portion of Block C & Block C, Lot 10 (1212 Royal Parkway). The request is to amend the PD Development Standards to allow for Ancillary Uses limited to retail (SIC Major Groups 53, 56 and 57) and professional office (SIC Major Groups 60, 61, 64, 65, 81 and 87) as identified in the Permitted Uses Table in Sec. 84-84 of the City's Code of Ordinances. In addition, the total square footage of these ancillary uses shall not exceed 3,000 square feet of the total facility square footage. 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 recommends approval. Rabin Khanal, representative for Nepali Cultural & Spiritual Center appeared and was available for questions. There were no proponents or opponents, and Vice Chair Portugal closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-06-PD for an amendment to the Planned Development (PD) zoning district in the Park Center Addition, Lots 1B & 1C and in the International Regional Industrial Complex Addition, a portion of Block C & Block C, Lot 10 (1212 Royal Parkway), and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner Flannery seconded the motion. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 October 1, 2024 The vote was as follows. Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: C. Brown, D. Brown, and Flannery Nays: None Abstentions: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-06-PD carried. (4-0-0) ITEM 4. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.24-02-PD Vice Chair Portugal opened up the public hearing at 6:51 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 Adrienne Moore with A. N. Moore Consulting, requesting for a rezoning from Community Business (C-2) district to Planned Development (PD) district at E. Rogers Survey, Abstract 1299, Tracts 1 B, 1 B1', & 1 f32 on the northeast corner of South Industrial Boulevard and South Pipeline; Road in order to allow the development of a build -to -rent community on approximately 13.348 acres of land. The applicant intends to construct 148 detached residential rental units on one lot that will be owned by a single eritity. 'ihe proposed use will have the appearance of a single- family neighborhood while functioning as a multifamily complex. The applicant ;provided a site plan, landscape plan, elevations, and photometrics based on the Development Standards outline requirements regarding the setbacks, parking, building materials, landscaping, fencing and amenities. Public hearing notification letters were; mailed to all property owners within 200 feat of the subject property. To date, staff received sixteen (16) responses in support of the case. Staff recommends denial of the proposed zoning change as it would be contrary to the city's adopted Comprehensive Land Development P,an. Adrienne (Nikki) Moore, representing A. N. Moore Consulting, gave a presentation and was available for questions. TJ Moore, with Greystar, gave a brief presentation and was available for questions. Wayne Burgdorf, a real estate broker, appeared and explained Greystar had retained him to conduct a study on the subject property. He stated his report shows that.due to the nature of businesses to the south (located in Fort Worth), the subject property draws industrial interest rather than commercial. In his opinion, the proposed .use would be best for the surrounding residents. Devon Krutz, resident who lives in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project.. hie stated he'd rather have a residential. neighbor than an industrial or commercial neighbor. Planning and Zoning Commission Ninti!es Page 5 of 6 October 1, 2024 Rose Bechtel, resident who lives in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project. Syed Mohiuddin, resident who lives in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project. Delores Talbott, resident who lives in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project. Indira Qsha, resident who lives in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project. John Bechtel, resident who livias in the Creek Bend neighborhood appeared and is in favor of this project. Vice Chair Portugal stated that in addition to responses received by staff, responses were handed to her in support during th,b meeting this evening and will become part of the record. There were no further proponents or opponents, and Vice Chair Portugal closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner Flannery asked the applicant if they have any similar communities in the area or in another state, and inquired about occupancy, turnover rate and trash. Ms. Moore responded that they do not have similar communities in the area or another state and staff will pickup curbside. trash daily to dispose of. in the site's dumpster. Mr. Moore said their occupancy is 95 plus percent and anticipate about 20 percent turnover. Commissioner C. Brown wanted clarification that .the proposal is. for a rental property, how parking issues will be handled, and information on. available lease terms. Ms. Moore confirmed this is a rental property and parking issues will be handled by management. She also stated the lease terms are '12 months because Greystar wants the rental turnover so they can increase rent. Mr. Moore said they manage 15,000 properties across the country, and the lease will indicate garages are to be used for parking vehicles and outdoor parking violations may lead to evictions. Commissioner C. Brown had some. concerns about density and the impact on the surrounding area. He thanked the neighbors of Creek Bend for attending and providing input. Vice Chair Portugal made a statement that she is pleased to see the neighbors coming to the meeting to voice their opinions. Commissioner Flannery wanted to ensure .that the size of the park area would be adequate for Summerweil residents and Creek Bend residents, as proposed. Mr. Moore said there would not be an issue because park areas of this size are used in Greystar's larger multi- family developments. He went on to state that trail access is granted in the PD development standards. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Planning and 7_or: ng Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 October 1, 2024 Commissioner C. Brown made, a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-02-PD for a request for a rezoning from Community Business (C-2) district to Planned Development (PD) district at E. Rogers Survey, Abstract 1299, Tracts 1B, 1131, & 162 on the northeast corner of South Industrial Boulevard and South Pipeline Road. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner D. Brown made a motion to recommend denial based on Standards for Amendments Factors One (1) and Fourteen (14) found in Section 84-28(2)(h) in the Code of Ordinances regarding Case No. 24-02-PD on a request for a rezoning from Community Business.(C-2I district to Planned Development (PD) district at E. Rogers Survey, Abstract 1299, Tracts 1 B, 18 1, & 1132 on the northeast corner of South Industrial Boulevard and South Pipeline Road. Commissioner Flannery seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Vice Chair Portugal, Commissioners: D. Brown, and Flannery Nays: C. Brown Abstentions: None Vice Chair Portugal declared the motion to recommend denial of Case No. 24-02-PD carried. (3-1-0) ITEM 5. ADJOURN These being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. C airman Owens