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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 5:30 p.m. on February 2, 2016 in the Pre-Council
Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Chairman Richard McNeese
stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
present. Those present included Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn
Portugal and Commission Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Commission Member David Brown arrived at 5:45 p.m.
During the Pre-Session Meeting:
➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook 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 6:30 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:
Amanda Mata
Jason Reyes
David Bond
INVOCATION
Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal gave the invocation.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Richard McNeese led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM NO. 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
Approve Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of a regular meeting
of January 19, 2016.
Commissioner Steve Ellis made a motion to approve the minutes for the called meeting
of January 19, 2016. Commissioner Ronald Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission
Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: Commissioner David Brown
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-1)
ITEM NO. 2 CASE NO. 15-12-SP — CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN
Approve a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed
to be located on 3.76 acres of the Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441,
located at 2401 Rio Grande Boulevard within the Glade Parks
development.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner gave a brief description of the case. 24-Hour Fitness
intends to develop a 37,021 SF membership fitness club at the above described
location.
Access — The site within Glade Parks is within the second phase of the Glade Parks
overall master development plan. The site is located on Rio Grande Boulevard at the
intersection of the southern access point from SH 121, Goodnight Trail. The fitness
center will have access from both Rio Grande Boulevard and Brazos Boulevard on the
west side and will have cross access with the adjacent parcels once those sites are
developed.
Parking — The site contains 216 parking spaces. This exceeds the number of parking
spaces required for the land use.
Landscaping — Landscaping will be placed throughout the site as the location's visibility
comes from the both the Brazos Boulevard and from Rio Grande Boulevard. The site
proposes landscaping and sidewalk enhancements through the parking areas. There
are sidewalks connecting to both Rio Grande and Brazos Boulevard.
Exterior— The building will be designed to emulate the inline-retail already constructed
in Glade Parks. Utilizing a mixture of stone and stucco with a multi-height parapet front
fagade. Standing seam metal will be located over the windows.
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The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with
the requirements of the Glade Parks Planned Development Ordinance.
Commissioner Ronald Dunckel asked for clarification of the 360 view that would make
the building accessible all around as he was under the understanding that there was no
rear entrance to the facility.
Senior Planner Stephen Cook stated that the intent was to make sure there were
adequate sidewalks to allow for pedestrian access to the front of the facility.
Chairman Richard McNeese verified that the exterior would replicate that of the Glade
Parks Inline.
Senior Planner Stephen Cook confirmed.
There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal made a motion to approve case no. 15-12-SP.
Commissioner David Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission
Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM NO. 3 CASE NO. 16-01-FP — CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT
Approve a request for a Final Plat to be located on 24.398 acres out of the
J. Havens Survey, Abstract 685, to be platted as Block K, Lots 1, 2, and 4,
Glade Parks Addition located at 2701 — 2921 Rio Grande Boulevard.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner gave a brief description of the case. The applicant
proposes to plat Block K, Lots 1, 2, and 4 of Glade Parks Addition in order to
accommodate a commercial in-line retail development within the Glade Parks
development. The plat submitted to the City of Euless confirms the appropriate
easements and boundaries according to City of Euless regulations.
This final plat was originally brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission in October
of 2015. Since that time, the applicant has reassessed how the lots are to be subdivided
in order to ensure all property ownerships are accurately reflected on the plat prior to
recording.
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The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has
met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff
recommends approval of the final plat.
There were no questions or comments presented by the Commission.
Commissioner David Brown made a motion to approve case no. 15-10-SP.
Commissioner Steve Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission
Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, and Steve Ellis.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Chairman Richard McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0)
ITEM NO. 4 ADJOURN
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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