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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-07 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2017 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 7, 2017 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: Brad Bauer, Eric Owens 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. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — PRE- COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:36 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering Tesla Worth, Administrative Secretary Don Sheffield, Building Official Paul Smith, Fire Marshal VISITORS: Amanda Mata INVOCATION Vice Chairman Portugal gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Olmstead led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS — CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 6 February 7, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 February 7, 2017 Commissioner Olmstead made a motion to nominate Richard McNeese as Chairman and LuAnn Portugal as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Bauer, Owens, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of January 17, 2017. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Bauer, Owens, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 16- 19-SUP AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Aloft Hotels is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a limited service hotel to be located within the Glade Parks Lifestyle Center. Aloft hotels are part of the Starwood Hotel brands and are located throughout the world. The proposed hotel will be a 17,559 square foot footprint, five story structure. The hotel will have 132 rooms, a lounge-style lobby, and available meeting space. Located on the south side of the Lifestyle Center, the proposed hotel will be to the east of the proposed parking garage. Access and Parking. Access to the hotel will be from the extension of Chisholm Trail linking Rio Grande Boulevard and Brazos Boulevard, as well as access easements between the hotel and Dave and Buster's. The primary source of parking for the hotel will be the 4 story parking garage with 465 spaces to be constructed at the southwest corner of the Lifestyle Center. Surface parking used for the entirety of the center is also available to guests at the hotel. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 February 7, 2017 I The hotel's primary façade and entry will face to the north with a porte-cochere adjacent to the traffic oval on Chisholm Trail. There will also be direct pedestrian access to the hotel from the east side of the parking garage. Access to the building on the west side of the hotel will lead to the meeting spaces in the building. Architecture and Design. Aloft Hotels utilize their architecture as part of the branding of the hotel. A sweeping arch from the front of the building to the rear defines the roofline of the hotel. The masonry building is primarily light earth tones, which complies with the styles of the Glade Parks Planned Development. Bright colors are added to the building through the use of horizontal LED lighting in shades of blue and yellow installed along different floors of the building. The pathway between the hotel and parking garage will be designed to accommodate pedestrian only traffic. Landscaping, hardscape elements, and directional signage will be included and access will be made between the parking garage and the hotel. The width of the space, between 10' and 16', is designed to provide connectivity between the buildings from Dave and Buster's to the Lifestyle Center, while being well-lit and safe for pedestrians. Additionally, the space is designed to be accessible to emergency personnel and equipment. The Specific Use Permit for Limited Service Hotels within the Glade Parks Planned Development Zoning district was intended to ensure a quality designed hotel which would complement the surrounding uses and encourage a destination-oriented district. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: A&M Hotels, Inc.; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Aloft Hotels, and, c. 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 McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Owens asked who would be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the public restrooms. Mr. Cook stated that the property owner would be responsible, similar to the responsibility of restrooms located in a shopping mall, where the owner maintains the facilities. Chairman McNeese inquired about the size of the restrooms, if they would be unisex, how many stalls there would be, and if the amount of space would be appropriate for the crowd size in that area. 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 February 7, 2017 Mr. Cook stated that the restrooms have not been designed yet, but the Building Official will evaluate the plans and ensure the size is appropriate and ADA compliant. Building Official Don Sheffield stated that there are minimum facility requirements in place for every development in the city, and he will ensure that those requirements are met. Vice Chairman Portugal asked what kind of security measures would be in place for the corridor between the garage and the hotel structure, such as cameras or locks on the hotel doors for the guests. Mr. Cook stated that the corridor was designed as a pedestrian walkway, and as such the intent is to maintain as much safety as possible for the guests and patrons who will be utilizing it. There was a specific meeting with the engineer, designer, and architect about the design of this space. They will be designing adequate lighting for sight visibility, as well as signage. It is also the Fire Marshal's intent to make sure that the area is free and clear so that the fire department may easily maneuver in the area. It is up to the hotel to address how they will maintain their own security for their building, as it isn't part of the overall site plan. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 16-19-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on 12.459 acres of the, J. Havens Survey, Abstract No. 685 tract 2A, to be platted as Glade Parks Addition Block K, Lots 4 and 5 at 2601 Rio Grande Boulevard for a Hotel (Limited Service) in Planned Development District (PD) with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Bauer, Owens, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 17- 01-SUP AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. A Specific Use Permit (#99-14-SUP/Ordinance No. 1385) was approved by the City Council on October 26, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 February 7, 2017 1999, enabling the possession and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor within a designated area of the second floor of the Dr Pepper StarCenter. Over the past 16 years, the Dr Pepper StarCenter has offered a host of youth and adult indoor recreation and sports activities. The facility has operated without incident related to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Approximately 12 months ago, a new concession operator began to provide food service from the first floor concession area of the Dr Pepper StarCenter. The "restaurant" quality of the food has been very well received. The intent of the amendment to #99-14-SUP, is to enable the sale of alcoholic beverages within a specific, designated and clearly marked area of the first floor concession area. This would provide a greater level of service and convenience to the customers of the center. As part of the process to obtain the required license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the specific boundaries of the area (approximately 1,500 square feet) within the first floor concession area where alcohol may be consumed will be established. The boundaries will be established with a physical barrier-like railing. No alcohol will be permitted beyond the designated area. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: City of Euless; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: City of Euless, and, c. The possession and consumption of alcohol is limited to the second floor in total, and to approximately one thousand, five hundred square feet (1,500 SF) surrounding the concession stand on the first floor, unless the facility is rented for a private function. d. 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 McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner Bauer asked to clarify if the only change in the Specific User Permit is regarding the 1,500 square foot space referenced. Mr. Cook stated that the 1,500 square foot space is the only area in question. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 17-01-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, 1400 S. Pipeline Road W. for a Publically Owned Recreational Site with Limited Alcohol Sales and Consumption in Planned Development District (PD) with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 February 7, 2017 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Bauer, Owens, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m ‘r.e.«.44i 1•i/-toeCh firman Richard M eese Date