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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 19, 2016
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Richard McNeese at 5:45 p.m. on January 19, 2016 in the Pre-Council Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice
Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and
Steve Ellis.
During the Pre-Session Meeting:
➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
Development Update covering Glade Parks, Glade Parks South, Mid-Town, Gala at
Oak Crest, and Riverwalk!
PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council
Chambers at 6:34 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF.PRESENT:
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works
Paul Smith, Fire Marshall
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Don Sheffield, Building Official
Mollie Snapp, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS:
Jim Dewey
Maria Delgado
Jamal Aloffe
INVOCATION
Commissioner Ronald Dunckel gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Steve Ellis led the pledge of allegiance.
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ITEM NO. 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS — CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Ronald Dunckel made a motion to nominate Richard McNeese as Chairman
and LuAnn Portugal as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Steve Ellis seconded the motion. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members:
Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-0)
ITEM NO. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
Approve Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of a regular meeting of December 15,
2015.
Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the called meeting
of December 15, 2015. Commissioner Ronald Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members:
Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-0)
ITEM NO. 3. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 15-08-
PD AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF AN ORDINANCE
Chairman Richard McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner gave a brief description of the case. This zone change request
represents another example of a proposed infield tract development that has its' own unique
conditions. The subject property is part of the J.E. Whitener subdivision that was platted in
1950. Mr. Aloffe has owned a portion of the described property for several years. The property
is zoned R-1 single family residential. However, the lot was designed to be large enough to
accommodate horses, but was not wide enough to further subdivide into appropriately sized
single family lots. Through an agreement with the place of worship to the west on S. Pipeline
Road, the developer will combine a portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the original subdivision to
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construct a seventeen (17) lot single family cul-de-sac development. In June 2015, Bloomfield
Homes received zoning approval for the Hearthstone Planned Development to create a similar
subdivision immediately adjacent to the north. The proposed planned development zoning
district will establish architectural design standards for the project that are similar to
Hearthstone and other recently approved subdivisions located south of S.H. 10.
Summary of Requested Standards
• . • Requested - D
Minimum Lot Size 5,500 SF
Lot ave: 5,885 SF
Minimum Lot Width 50 FT
Minimum Living Floor Area 1,800 SF
Minimum Front Yard 20 FT
Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback 15 FT
Minimum Side Yard Setback Interior 5 FT
Corner 15 FT
Lots—The lots will be a minimum of 5,500 SF with an average lot size at 5,885 SF. All lots will
face internal to the cul-de-sac subdivision.
Architectural Standards— A list of architectural features are established as requirements within
the Planned Development ordinance and are similar as has been approved through previous
planned developments such as Bloomfield Homes within South Euless. The list of features is
attached as part of the ordinance for the Planned Development.
Exterior Enhancements — A masonry wall will be constructed along the S. Pipeline Road,
leaving an area for the gas pipeline easement similar to the Silver Creek Subdivision to the
west. Sidewalks will be placed within the subdivision. A stained wood fence with metal posts
will be constructed along the rear property lines adjacent to the rear property lines of the Knob
Hill subdivision and church property.
Staff recommended approval of the Planned Development Ordinance.
Chairman Richard McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents. Seeing none, the
public hearing was closed at 6:42 p.m.
Jim Dewey, 2500 Texas Drive, Suite 100, Irving, Texas stated that the staff made a thorough
presentation of the case and that the property owner, Mr. Jamal Aloffe was in the audience
and that he and Mr. Aloffe were available for any questions.
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Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal asked if the masonry wall would affect visibility when exiting
the property.
Senior Planner Stephen Cook stated that there was a forty foot easement from the road to the
wall that provided sufficient visibility.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Steve Ellis made a motion to approve case no. 15-08-PD. Vice Chairman
LuAnn Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, Commission Members:
Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-0)
ITEM NO. 4. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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