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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 1, 2025
MINUTES
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 and Commission Members Curtis
Brown, RubyAnne Crites, Linda Eiienfeldt, Katherine Flannery, and Zariyan Stark. Vice
Chair LuAnn Portugal was absent.
During the Pre -Session Meeting:
Assistant Director of'. Planning a mil-Econorrlic. Development Lisa Payne reviewed
agenda items number 2 and 3. -
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Euless Planning and Zoning Commission was caiied to order by
Chairman Owens 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
Lisa Payne, Assistant Director of Planning. and Economic Development
David Pendley, Building Official
Zachary Hall, Fire Inspector/Investigator
Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Secretary of Planning and Economic Development
VISITORS PRESENT
Vanessa Escobar Diaz Jacinto Mendoza
Reynaldo Rivas Paschal Cantatore
INVOCATION
Commission Stark gave the invocation
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Flannery led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
Corrmmissioner Crites made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting March
18, 2025.
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Commissioner Stark seconded the motion. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Owens and Commissioners Brown, Crites, Eilenfeldt, Flannery and
Stark.
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Owens declared- the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 2.. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF AN
ORDINANCE FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-03-SUP
Chairman Owens opened the public hearing at 6:.32 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 Brian
Sheetz, representing Euless Automotive, LLC is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for continued auto repair at Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 4, Lot 14R at 318 South
Industrial Boulevard in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district. The applicant
recently acquired .AAMCO Transmissions, in which the business specializes in
transmission and engine work, but performs most automotive repairs. They have
confirmed that all vehicle work will be performed inside the building, no outdoor
storage is proposed, and,they do not store tires at all. There are three employees on staff
and business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the
subject property. To date, staff has received zero responses.
Per the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, an.SUP shall not be recommended for approval
by the Planning and Zoning Commission unless all criteria listed in Sec. 84-153 are found
to exist.
Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the, following conditions:
a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, AAMCO "transmissions;
b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Euless Automotive, LLC;
c. There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle;
d. There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise, to include
the fire lane; and
e. 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.
Chairman Owens asked to hear from anyone who wished to speak on this case.
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Paschal Cantatore, a resident on an adjacent property, appeared and was in favor, but had
a few questions and concerns. He asked if the City had knowledge of any past environmental
inspections for the loud compressor on site, was concerned about the previous storage of
vehicles and the lack of lawn maintenance. Mrs. Payne responded that staff is only aware
of the annual fire inspections which have not produced any concerns. She also mentioned
that she would forward the resident's comments, concerns, and any issues related to the
conditions outlined in the approval of the specific use permit to the applicant.
There being no further opponents or proponents requesting to speak, Chairman Owens
closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Stark made a motion to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit for
continued auto repair at Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 4, Lot 14R at 318 South
Industrial Boulevard in the C-2 zoning district, with the conditions as presented.
Commissioner Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Owens and Commissioners Brown, Crites, Eilenfeldt, Flannery, and
Stark.
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 3. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 24-04-SP
Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant, Carmen Villacis,
has requested approval of a Site Plan to enlarge an existing one-story building to 1,688 sq.
ft. on a 1.009-acre property located on the northwest corner of West Pipeline Road and
Westpark Way to operate it as a church, A Specific Use Permit (SUP) was approved on
February 27, 2024 for this place of worship in the C-2 district.
The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets
City standards. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions', or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Crites made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 24-04-SP for a
Site Plan for Iglesia Evangelica De La Fe at James M Matson Survey, Abstract 1080, Tract
3C at 2302 West Pipeline Road.
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Commissioner Brown seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Owens Commission and Members Brown, Crites, Eilenfeldt, Flannery,
and Stark.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 4. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Chairman Owens