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Home My WebLink About2025-07-01 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY {,2025 MINUTES The pre-session meeting of the Planning and zoning- commission was called to order by Cnaiiman Owens at 6:00 p.m. in the PrJCouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North g"toiOiir". Those preseni included Chairman Eric Owens, Vice Chair LuAnnPortugal, and Corri..ion"6 RubyAnne Crites, Linda Eilenfeldt, Katherine Flannery and Zariyan Stark' Commissioner Curtis Brown was absent. During the Pre-Session Meeting: >' lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne reviewed agenda item numbers 2 through 4. 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 Chairnian Owens ai 6:39 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive' STAFF PRESENT Lisa Payne, lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Development Major Jones, Director of Public Works and Engineering David Pendley, Building Official Zachary Hall, Fire lnspector/l nvestigator Yvonne Garcia, Administrative secretary of Planning and Economic Development VISITORS PRESENT Fahim Khan PhilliP Saenz Tripti Rampuria INVOCATION Commissioner Crites gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Stark led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Eilenfeldt made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting June 3,2025_ Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. The vote was as follows' Page 1 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 July 1,2025 Ayes:chairman owens, Vice chair Portugal, and commissioners crites, Eilenfeldt, Flannery and Stark. NoneNays: Abstentions: None Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2, HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO' 23-05- PD AND RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman Owens opened the public hearing at 6:44 p'm. lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented.the c-ase to tne eUnning and Zoningi Commission and advised that the applicant, Phillip Saenz, i"pr"t"ntlng-gordell Cons'iruction, LLC, is seeking approval of a Planned Development (PD) on a 2.057 -,-acre property in order to allow for a subdivision of ten single-family homes on a private street. ffie purp6se of the request is to modify development standards and comply in itn tne Code of 'Ordinance's requirement that private street developments shall be processed through the PD procedure. public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff received zero responses. Staff recommends approval based on their review of the request pursuant to Section 84-140 ,pianneo Development Dishict" and Section 84-28 (2) (h) "standards for Amendments" of the Unified Develbpment Code (UDC). The request for a zoning change.complies with.these sections of the UDb, as well as ihe City's adopted Comprehensive Land Development Plan. Phillip saenz, representing Bordell construction, LLC, was available for questions. There being no opponents or proponents requesting to speak, Chairman Owens closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Stark asked why a gate wasn't proposed to cross the future private street in order to keep non-residents of ttrat street from using the proposed HOA park. Mr. Saenz responded that the private street was not proposed to be gated because, due to-the.layout of tire residential lots, it would cause residents' cars to back up onto Fuller-Wiser Road when waiting for the gate to oPen. commissioner Eilenfeldt stated that she wants to make sure it is written in the HOA documents that maintenance of the private street, masonry wall, and HoA park,are the responsibility of the HOA, not the City. Mr. Saenz confirmed that there would be affirmative language addressing HOA maintenance in the HOA documents' chairman owens expressed concern about the private street and HoA park not being gated, which would allow non-residents access. He also feared that the HOA fees required to cover Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 July 1' 2025 the cost of maintaining a private street, masonry wall, and HOA park would be too brid"n.or" for only te-n homeowners. Mi. Saenz iesponded that the developer will work *itn tn" HOA firm toestablish a reasonable fee. He also stated that a sign can be posted at the entry point of the private street that says "private entrance'' ir,ii" Gi" no furthei questions or comments presented by the commission. commissioner crites made a motion to recommend approval of case No' 23-05-PD to iezone 2.057 acres from Neighborhood Business (C-'l) District to Planned Development (i-Ol Oislrict to allow for the dEvelopment of single-family homes in Midway Square Phase ihree Addition, Block E, Lot 1 tocated at the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller-Wiser Road. Commissioner Flannery seconded the motion- The vote was as follows. Ayes: chairman owens, Vice chair Portugal, and commissioners crites, Eilenfeldt' Flannery and Stark. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Owens declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 24-01- PD AND RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman Owens opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the c-ase to the Planning and Zoning commission and advised that the applicant, Phillip saenz, representing-Bordell Conslruction LLC, is seeking approval of a Planned Development (PD) oi a z.261-icre property in order to allow for a community center and a remote parking lot that will serve tsmaiii JahatXnana Mid-Cities, which is a place of worship on the southeast corner of East Harwood Road and Fuller-Wiser Road. The approval of a rezoning to PD is required because neither proposed use is allowed in the C-1 zoning district, and the-parking tot ooes not comply with the maximum distance requirement found in Section 84-201(hx7) regarding remote parking locations. Public hearing notification letters were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. To date, staff received zero responses' Staff recommends approval based on their review of the request pursuant to Section 84-'140 ,?lanned Development District" and section 84-28 (2) (h) "standards for Amendm.ents" of the unified Development code (UDC). The request for a zoning change complies with.these sections of the UDb, as well as ine City's adopted Comprehensive Land Development Plan' Phillip Saenz, representing Bordell construction LLC' was available for questions. There being no opponents or proponents requesting to speak, chairman owens closed the public hearing at 7:04 P.m. Vice chair Portugal acknowledged the growth of the congregation and. asked whether the propor"o plan w-ould meet thei-r future needs. Mr. Saenz responded that they are adding i Od aOAitidnal parking spaces, which they believe will adequately support the congregation's growth. commissioner Flannery asked whether additional pole lighting was planned for the parking lot and whether its impact on nearby residents had been considered. She also inquired if 11oiu gr""n"ry could be included in ihe landscaping to help the area feel. more residential' Ur. Sienz responded that they would comply with all city lighting requirements and are iiring tot a thoughtful design that blends well with both the residential and commercial components of the site. Chairman Owens asked about the drainage plan both during and after construction' Mr' saenz responded that they are working witn rguR, the city Engineering.Department, and the Fire Marshal to ensure complianci with drainage requirements, fire lane access, and overall city regulations. Commissioner Flannery then asked whether the parking lot would be used for purposes otner tnan parking. Mr. Saenz stated that if the parking lot is used for anything beyond parking, it would be for church-related gatherings. Mrs. payne added that the recreational community center will come before the board during its site plan submittal, at which point lighting and other design details will be reviewed and that any events held in the parking lot would require the applicant to obtain a Temporary use Permit, which must be approved by the City Council There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission commissioner stark made a molion to recommend approval of case No. 24-01-PD to rczone 2.267 acres from Neighborhood Business (c-1) District to Planned Development (PD) District to allow for the development of a private community center and a separate iar(ing tot in Midway Square Phase Three Addition, Block E, Lot 1 located at the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller-Wiser Road. Commissioner Crites seconded the motion. Planning and zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 July 1, 2025 The vote was as follows. Ayes: chairman owens, Vice chair Portugal, and commissioners crites, Eilenfeldt' Flannery and Stark Nays: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 July 1 ,2025 Abstention: None Chairman Owens declared the motion canied. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. RECOMMENDED APPROVAI- OF SITE PLAN CASE NO.24-16-SP lnterim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to in" pi"nning and Zoning-Commissicn and advised that the applicant, Tripti Rampuria, i"pre."ntindrf+ Architeit, LLC, is seeking approval of a Site Plan to construct an 18,015 tqir"r" t*t].ormercial building with three suites-for restaurant, grocery, and retail users on the first floor and an event center on the second floor on a 2.652-acre property. The Development services Group has reviewed the site Plan and has certified that it meets City standards. Staff recommends approval. Fahim Khan, representing FK+ Architect, LLC, appeared and was available for questions. He stated that he had spole with the Fire tt4arshal on handling any noise level issues' Chairman Owens asked Whether there was any concern that the applicant. is providing exacfly 205 parking spaceslhe minimum required by staff. Mrs. Payne responded that all departments have-reviewed the propcsal and have no concerns at this time. vice chair Portugal expressed ccncein sbout the noise levels from events, noting the proximity to ong: of the Fire Stations and the pptential impact on firefighters' rest' tl;. i;i11g responded that conditions in the Specific Use Permit (SUP) were rnodified before the City iouncil meeting to address these concerns. There is no longer outdoor event iface ptanneit, and noise barri-ers will be installed to minimize sound, with all noise reduction measures being carefully implemented for the facility. There were no further questions or comments presented by the commission. vice chair Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of case N-o. 24-16-sP for a commercial build[rg with event center at lnt6rnational/Regional lndustrial Complex, a portion of Block E located in the southwest c;oiner of West Euless Boulevard and Westpark Way' Commissioner Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes:chairman owens, vice chair Portugal, and commissioners crites, Eilenfeldt, Flannery, and Stark. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman Owens declared the motbn carried. (6-0-0) uBuJreqc w'd gzi Lle psuJnolpE sB/'i\ otillaeu aql'sseulsnq Jaqunl ou 6uleq aleqf NUnOrOV'9 l,Ifll 1ZOZ'L ilf g ]o 9 a6ed salnulw uotsstwuoc dutuoz pue auluueH slta