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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-20 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission February 20, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 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, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Chris Jones and Sam Munir) Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. James H. Richardson, Len Davis, James Davies, David Pulliam, John Lynch, Lynn 411) Shackelford, Earl Walth, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Barnes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated February 6, 1979, as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff, and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. 41) (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) CONSIDER REPLATTING - ROSS CANNON ADDITION, LOT 3R. BEING A REVISION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ROSS CANNON ADDITION LOCATED NORTH OF ROSS STREET, WEST OF SOUTH MAIN STREET Mr. Davies, with the firm of Brown and Davies Engineers of Fort Worth, stated the requested replat involves the com- bining of Lots 3 and 4 as well as two thirty-foot strips which have been ac- quired located north of these two lots. The purpose of this is to facilitate the expansion of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company which is presently lo- cated on Lot 4. The subject property has been owned by the telephone company for quite some time. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Davies if he was aware of the city engineer's letter, which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Davies stated he has a copy. He has no objection to the abandonment of the five-foot utility easement located at the north line of the two lots as requested in the letter. They will do 41) whatever is necessary to abandon the easement. Mr. Adams asked if any utilities are existing in the easement. Mr. Davies stated there are not. There was a sanitary sewer line located in the easement at one time. However, it has since been relocated. Mr. Adams asked how long the original building has been located on the property. Mr. Davies stated it was built about 1956. Mr. Adams asked if Lot 3 is utilized for parking. Mr. Davies stated it is. (Mr. Eden arrived at this time) Discussion Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend approval of the plat of Lot 3R, Ross Cannon Addition, being a revision of Lots 3 and 4, Ross Cannon Addition, subject to the city engineer's letter. 411) (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Deithloff, Eden, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. II . CONSIDER PRELIM'I'NARY AND FINAL PLATTING - FOUNTAIN CENTER ADDITION, LOT 1 , LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 157 AND STATE HIGHWAY 183 Mr. Walth, with Thames and Shipley Companies, stated he is representing the owners of the property in their request for preliminary and final plat approval of Fountain Center Addition. He stated that after purchasing the property, several items have been discovered that were not anticipated. One of the items is the relocation of the storm drainage from the pond, which they are willing to do. Another item concerns two 4C) sanitary sewer lines running across the property which were not platted and, therefore, they were not aware of. They are willing to relocate the line on the north portion of the property so it will not be under the building, however reserving the right to tap the line with their own sanitary sewer line. The second line will not affect the building and, therefore, they would like to wait to locate the line until its relocation is necessary. In addition, is the requirement that the twelve-inch water line in Highway 157 be extended north 185 feet, and the requirements of sidewalks and curb and gutter in Highway 157 and Highway 183. He stated the money for the building permit has been paid since December 26, 1978. However, now, two months later, they are still await- ing approval to allow them to begin construction. Mr. Adams asked the location of access from Highway 157. Mr. Waith stated the access from High- way 157 would be at the north end of the property and from Highway 183, it would be at the west end of the property. Mrs. Lightbody asked the location of the sewer lines. Mr. Walth stated there is a line on the north portion of the property as well as one on the south side of the property. However, they have not been able to locate the line on the south side of the property. Because of this, they would like to allow that line to remain as is. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) Chairman Tyson stated item three of the engineer's letter, which is to be made a part of the minutes, refers to off-site topographic and drainage information. Mr. Waith stated this will be furnished. Chairman Tyson stated item four refers to sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt tie-in and drainage improvements. Mr. Waith stated the only item he objects to is the requirement of sidewalks as there are no sidewalks on the other three corners of this intersection. Mr. Barnes stated there are sidewalks at each of the other three corners. Mr. Adams stated the requirements outlined in item four are standard policy, and item two is a safety factor. Therefore, the only item which can be deviated from is item one, in that approval can be granted subject to the location of the sewer lines prior to filing the final plat with the county. Mr. Eden made a motion to recommend 11114 preliminary and final plat approval of Lot 1 , Fountain Center Addition subject to the location of the two sanitary sewer easements prior to filing the final plat, and items two, three and four of the city engineer's letter. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Adams, Deithloff, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. III . CONSIDER REPLATTING - WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION, LOTS 4AR, 5A, 6A, AND 7A, BLOCK 3, BEING A REVISION OF TRACT 4A, BLOCK 3, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION LOCATED WEST OF WILSHIRE DRIVE, NORTH OF KYNETTE DRIVE Mr. Pulliam stated he is representing Herman J. Smith in his request for the replatting of Lot 4A, Wilshire Village Square into three quadraplex lots and a commercial lot on the corner. The required zoning has been approved. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Pulliam if he was aware of the city engineer's letter, which is to be made a part of the minutes. 41) (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) Mr. Adams stated the sewer line will require an easement to allow access to the line if repairs are necessary. Mr. Walth stated they have located each end of the line but have been unable to locate the remainder, even after digging down ten feet. Discussion Mr. Walth stated they would continue to search for the line while working on the site. If after locating the line, it is necessary to move it, they will . Mr. Barnes stated the plat can be approved to allow construction to begin with the stipulation that the southern sewer line be accurately located and the exact location of the sewer line easement be shown on the plat at the time it is filed. Mr. Walth stated the next item of the engineer's letter concerns the twelve-inch water line in Highway 157. Mr. Adams stated the existing water line stubs out fifteen feet south of the north property line of Lot 19, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Lot 19 has a 200 foot width which leaves 185 feet 41) from the stub out to the north property line of Lot 1 , Fountain Center Addition. At the time Lot 19 is developed, a pro-rated amount would be refunded to the developers of the Fountain Center Addition. Mr. Barnes stated the extension and connection to the subject twelve-inch line is necessary to provide adequate water pressure for fire protection coverage. Mr. Walth asked what the city's par- ticipation would be in the cost of the extension. Mr. Barnes stated the city would pay the material cost above an eight-inch line. Therefore, since a twelve-inch line is being put in, the city would pay the difference between the eight-inch and the twelve-inch lines. Mr. Walth stated he would like to defer putting up the required money at this time since he was not aware of the total cost involved. Mr. Adams stated a Letter of Credit could be furnished rather than the actual money in escrow. Mr. Walth asked if he could get the building permit now and furnish the Letter of Credit later. Mr. Barnes stated the Letter of Credit covering all the public improvements would be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 41) (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) Mr. Pulliam stated he was. Item one refers to the availability of water to the lots. Three water services on the east side of Wilshire Drive have been located which will provide adequate service. Item two refers to a 72 foot utility easement which meets with their approval . Item three refers to the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Pulliam stated they propose to sell the property but will make the new owners aware of the sidewalk requirement. He, therefore, is requesting approval subject to the city engineer's letter. Mr. Eden made a motion to recommend plat approval of Lots 4AR, 5A, 6A, and 7A, Block 3, Wilshire Village Addition, being a revision of Tract 4A, Block 3, Wilshire Village Addition, subject to the city engineer's letter. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff, Adams, and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. 114 V. CONSIDER FINAL PLATTING - PARKWOOD ADDITION, SECTION 2, PLATTING OF SEVEN LOTS LOCATED WEST OF CANYON RIDGE DRIVE, NORTH OF MARLENE DRIVE Mr. Barnes stated there is not a rep- resentative present for the requested final plat approval of Parkwood Addition, Section 2. The original request approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission included the entire addition. However, the City Council approved only a portion of the final plat, that being Section One. Mr. Adams asked if there have been any changes to the lot lines since the Commission reviewed the second phase with the original plat. Mr. Barnes stated there have not been any changes. Chairman Tyson requested the city engineer's letter be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Deithloff made a motion to recommend final plat approval of Parkwood Addition, Section 2, as requested. C (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, February 20, 1979) Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Deithloff, Adams, Eden, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROV D: Chairman ' C C