HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-03 P&Z MinutesCITY OF EULESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2026
MINUTES
The pre -session meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by Chairman Stark in the Pre -Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North
Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Zariyan Stark, Vice Chair LuAnn Portugal,
and Commissioners RubyAnne Crites, Katherine Flannery, Troy Mennis, and Madeline
Prater. Commissioner Magen Brown was absent.
During the Pre -Session Meeting:
➢ Interim Director of Planning and ,Economic 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, called to order by
Chairman Stark at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive.
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Payne, Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development
Major Jones, Director of Public Works and Engineering
David Pendley, Building Official
Zachary Hall, Fire Inspector / Investigator
Yvonne Garcia, Administrative Assistant II of Planning and Economic Development
VISITORS PRESENT
Victor Castro Cheralyn Armijo Larry Marshall
INVOCATION
Vice Chair Portugal gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Stark led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Crites made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting February
3, 2026. Commissioner Prater seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Stark, Vice Chair Portugal, and Commissioners Crites, Flannery,
Mennis, and Prater.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 March 3, 2026
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Chairman Stark declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 2. APPROVED FINAL PLAT CASE NO.26-01-FP
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne gave a brief description
of the case. This final plat is utilized to record subdivided property, dedicate a 10-ft x 10-ft
corner clip to the City of Euless as right-of-way (ROW), establish a 5-ft private drainage
easement and a 5-ft utility easement, and establish a 24-ft mutual emergency access,
drainage, & utility easement (MEADUE) with access from Raider Drive. The property will be
developed for an auto repair shop that obtained approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) on
October 24, 2023 and approval for a Site Plan on January 13, 2026.
The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application as it
meets all requirements for consideration by the City of Euless Planning and Zoning
Commission. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Prater made a motion to approve a Final Plat of RD Commercial Addition,
Block A, Lot 1 being 0.572 acres located on the northeast corner of South Pipeline Road
and Raider Drive at 3030 South Pipeline Road. Commissioner Flannery seconded the
motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Stark, Vice Chair Portugal, and Commissioners Crites, Flannery,
Mennis, and Prater.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Stark declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 3. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 25-08-SP
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and advised that the applicant, Cheralyn Armijo,
representing Glenn Engineering, has requested approval of a Site Plan to construct a 6,692
square foot building on a 1.292-acre property for a stand-alone restaurant.
The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets
City standards for access, parking, landscaping, elevations, photometrics and drainage.
Staff recommends approval.
Cheralyn Armijo, representing Glenn Engineering, and Larry Marshall, property and
business owner,.were present and available for any questions.
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Vice Chair Portugal commented that the proposed development would be a great addition
to Glade Parks, noting that it is the last remaining lot in the area. She stated that the original
vision for the development included enhanced landscaping and outdoor areas for the public
to enjoy, and expressed that if the applicant follows through with the proposed plans, the
project will successfully tie the area together and fulfill that vision.
Commissioner Mennis commented that the project is a great addition to the area and
welcomed the applicant to Euless.
Commissioner Prater thanked the applicant for renderings and landscaping, stating it was
easy to visualize the project. She expressed appreciation for the enhanced landscape plan,
particularly around the parking area, and for the effort to design the space in a way that
elevates the site beyond a typical parking lot. She also asked when the restaurant is
expected to open for business. Mr. Marshall responded with six (6) months after site grading.
Chairman Stark asked if the property is owned or leased. Mr. Marshall stated that he is the
property and business owner.
There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Vice Chair Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 25-08-SP for a Site
Plan tor. Bottlecap Alley in Glade Parks Addition, Block C, Lot 4 located approximately 350
feet north of the intersection of State Highway 121 and Goodnight Trail at 2411 State
Highway 121.
Commissioner Crites seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Chairman Stark, Vice Chair Portugal, and Commissioners Crites, Flannery,
Mennis, and Prater.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Stark declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM 4. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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