Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-05 C Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission June 5, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. John Deithloff, Bob Eden, Neal Adams, Chris Jones, Bob Williamson, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. Also present were Planning and Zoning Coordinator Kent Flynn and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. David Quillin, A. D. Hamby, E. C. Meyer, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. 41) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Deithloff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Deithloff made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated May 15, 1979, as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Deithloff, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Adams, Tyson, Jones, and Williamson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. NEW MEMBER WELCOMED Chairman Tyson welcomed the new member, Bob Williamson, to the Commission. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 5, 1979) II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE 286 REQUEST OF CURTIS 1000 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "I-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF TRACTS 1A AND 2, BLOCK 3, EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION LOCATED SOUTH OF WEST EULESS BOULEVARD AND WEST OF PAMELA DRIVE Chairman Tyson stated the rules of a public hearing; proponents will be heard first, and then opponents. He opened the public hearing. Mr. Meyer stated he is the plant manager at the Curtis 1000 Euless base plant and is, therefore, representing Curtis 1000, Inc. in their request for change of zoning from "C-2" to "I-1" on the subject property. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Meyer if the purpose of the zoning request is to allow the expansion of the business. Mr. Meyer stated this is correct. They are in the printing business with the corporate headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. They have been in business for about 100 years and have twenty-six divisions. The expansion of the Euless plant would be the beginning of a new division. The proposed expansion would add an additional 16,000 square feet for a total area of 25,000 square feet. There would be no manufacturing at this location, only the printing of envelopes. There are about twenty employees at this time. About one-third of the building is utilized as office space, with the remaining two-thirds designated for the presses and shipping area. Mr. Adams asked if the expansion would also involve an expansion in the types of materials printed. Mr. Meyer stated there is a possibility they will expand to include the printing of letterhead along with the envelopes. Mr. Adams asked if the number of employees would be increased. Mr. Meyer stated they probably will in- crease the number of employees to between 35 and 40. Mr. Adams stated the existing structure is located on Lot 2 and the proposed expansion is to be located on Lot 1A. Mr. Meyer stated this is correct; appli- cation has been made to replat the two lots into one as required. He distributed a sketch of the preliminary plans for the proposed addition. He stated the new building will be constructed of the same type of brick as the other area buildings. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 5, 1979) Chairman Tyson asked if the off-set printing is very noisy. Mr. Meyer stated it is not; it cannot be heard from outside of the building. Mr. Adams stated there is a printing category in the "C-2" and "I-1" zoning districts. He asked how it was deter- mined that "I-1" be the required district. Mr. Flynn stated the confusion was due to the lack of a definition in the ordinance for the term "job printing". Job printing is allowed in the "C-2" Community Business District, whereas "printing, engraving, and related reproduction processes" are allowed in "I-1" Light Industrial Districts (Section 7-701 (1) and 7-601 (9) ) . Since there was no specific definition listed for the term "job printing", the staff referred to Section 5-105 describing the commercial intent of "C-2" zoning as more of a retail nature serving a number of neighborhoods. Therefore, "job printing" was interpreted to refer to printing companies such as "Quick Copy", which is a retail operation providing printing to clients for a variety of jobs. The printing of envelopes only was interpreted to relate more to the printing referred to in industrial zoning districts. Also considered, was the enforcement of the zoning for a case such as this where a single building would be built upon two different 41) zoning districts. Since the uses within would not be separated, the more re- strictive of the two zoning district use requirements would have to be enforced for the entire building. In this particular case, it was felt that "C-2" use requirements would unfairly restrict future uses of the present building which is in Light Industrial zoning, but is being added on to on property in a "C-2" zoning district. For these reasons, "I-1" Light Industrial zoning was suggested for the property of the building addition so the entire building would be in one zoning district. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Meyer how long the proposed expansion would be adequate before needing to expand again. Also, is there sufficient room to expand again if necessary? Mr. Meyer stated there is not enough room to expand any further. However, they do not anticipate the necessity of expanding. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any other proponents. There were none. He asked if there were any opponents. There were none. He read a letter from Mr. Jack Apwisch, an adjoining property owner, stating his opposition, which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mrs. Lightbody asked Mr. Flynn to comment on the letter from Mr. Apwisch. Mr. Flynn stated that the basis for Mr. Apwisch 's letter was the confusion over the term "job printing". Mr. Apwisch was given the same explanation which was given earlier in this meeting in re- sponse to Mr. Adams ' question concerning the suggested zoning. Mr. Flynn stated (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 5, 1979) he believes Mr. Apwisch was also informed that his interpretation that envelope printing was the same as job printing as allowed in "C-2" zoning could be correct, but that the staff would need legal clarification to allow this use in "C-2" zoning before they could withdraw their suggestion that the property be rezoned to comply with the zoning for the rest of the building which is "I-1". As far as the rezoning of Mr. Apwisch's property to "I-1" as mentioned in his letter, Mr. Flynn stated this would be at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council . Mr. Jones asked if approving the zoning change requested at this time would establish a precedent for future requests for "I-1" zoning in the area. Mr. Adams stated it would not; each case would be considered individually. Chairman Tyson requested the Land Use Summary be made a part of the minutes. He declared the public hearing closed. Discussion Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend approval of change of zoning from "C-2" Community Business District to "I-1" 41) Light Industrial District on a portion of Tracts 1A and 2, Block 3, Euless Industrial Park Addition as requested. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Jones, Adams, Deithloff, Williamson, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Mr. Eden arrived at this time) III . ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Chairman Tyson opened the floor for nominations for the position of chairman. Mr. Deithloff nominated Mr. Adams for chairman. Mr. Eden seconded the nomination. Mrs. Lightbody nominated Mr. Tyson for chairman. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 5, 1979) There was not a second to Mrs. Lightbody's nomination of Mr. Tyson. Therefore, Mrs. Lightbody's nomination failed. Mr. Eden made a motion to cease nominations. Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Deithloff, Adams, Tyson, Jones, Williamson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. Chairman Tyson asked for a vote on the nomination of Mr. Adams for chairman. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Deithloff, Eden, and Jones Nays: Mr. Tyson and Mrs. Lightbody Abstain: Messrs. Williamson and Adams Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried and requested the new chairman, Mr. Adams, to proceed with the election 41) of officers. Vice-Chairman Mr. Deithloff made a motion to elect Mr. Tyson as vice-chairman by acclamation. Mr. Eden seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Deithloff, Eden, Adams, Jones, Williamson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Tyson Chairman Adams declared the motion carried. Secretary Mr. Tyson made a motion to elect Mrs. Lightbody as secretary by acclamation. Mr. Jones seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tyson, Jones, Deithloff, Adams, Eden, and Williamson C Nays: None Abstain: Mrs. Lightbody Chairman Adams declared the motion carried. 401) (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 5, 1979) IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman C C