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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-16 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission January 16, 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 Acting Chairman Neal Adams. Other members present were Messrs. John Deithloff, Chris Jones, Sam Munir, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Bob Eden and Carl Tyson) Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Bill Brazil , James Titus, Walter A. Elliott, Coy B. Moon, W. E. Pasteur, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Deithloff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Munir made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated January 2, 1979, as written. Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Munir, Deithloff, Jones, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None (Acting Chairman Adams did not vote) Acting Chairman Adams declared the motion carried. C See 2- 6-9 m;„k4es (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE 280. REQUEST OF BILL BRAZIL AND JAMES TITUS FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "I-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ON TRACTS 4E AND 4E1 , LEVI FRANKLIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 513 LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 157, NORTH OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE Acting Chairman Adams stated the rules of a public hearing; proponents will be heard first and then any opponents. Mr. Adams opened the public hearing and asked for a representative of the zoning request. Mr. Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes Engineering located at 1004 West Euless Blvd. and is representing the owners of the subject property, Mr. Bill Brazil and James A. Titus. They are requesting that the public hearing be continued on February 6th. After more review of the zoning request, it was decided that the owners intended to request a more restrictive zoning. Therefore, they would like the 41) request to be for "L-1" Limited Industrial District rather than "I-1" Light Industrial District. The intended use of the property is an office with small business which would utilize a service such as heating and air conditioning or electrical contractors. Therefore, rather than present the case at this time, the continuation is requested in order to allow more detailed information to be presented. Mr. Elliott stated he had visited with the property owners to the south of the subject property and told them of the intended continuation request. Acting Chairman Adams stated the "L-1" zoning requires a site plan and also would provide the Commission with more detail as to what will go on the property. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. Brazil intends to build an office building on the subject property for his business which is Cody and Cody Air Conditioning. Acting Chairman Adams asked if there were any opponents to the zoning change request. There were none. Mr. Jones made a motion to continue the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 280 at 7:30 p.m. February 6, 1979. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Jones, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff and Munir Nays: None (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) (Acting Chairman Adams did not vote) Acting Chairman Adams declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE 279. REQUEST OF BART JOHNSON, JR. AND COY B. MOON FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY: LIMIT OF TWELVE UNITS PER ACRE ON LOT 6, RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF HARWOOD ROAD, WEST OF FULLER-WISER ROAD Acting Chairman Adams stated the rules of a public hearing are the same for this public hearing. Mr. Adams opened the public hearing and requested a representative of the zoning request. Mr. Moon stated he is the owner of the east half of the subject property and is therefore, representing himself as 41) well as Mr. Bart Johnson Who is the owner of the west half of the lot. He stated that due to the location of the property, he feels the best use would be multi-family. Single family units are now being constructed east of the property and an apartment complex was planned to the west. Therefore, the requested zoning appears to be the logical zoning to act as a buffer between the single family and high density apartments. He stated the quadraplex units planned for the property will be very nice, spacious units of brick veneer construction designed to appeal to upper income families. Each building will be placed on a spacious lot surrounded by greenery and pecan trees with ample parking for each unit. Mr. Munir asked if the buildings will be one or two story. Mr. Moon stated they would be two story. Mr. Jones asked the approximate square footage of each unit. Mr. Moon stated between 1380 and 1600 square feet. Mr. Munir asked the total number of units. Acting Chairman Adams stated the maximum number allowed on the nine acre tract with "R-3" zoning would be 120 units. However, it probably would be less than this to allow for streets and parking. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) Mr. Munir stated the impact information furnished the Commission made reference to the increase in traffic volume on Harwood Road and Main Street this would cause. Acting Chairman Adams stated Harwood Road is proposed to be a four-lane major thoroughfare. Mr. Munir asked Mr. Moon if he knew when construction would begin. Mr. Moon stated he did not; however, he feels it will be in the near future. Acting Chairman Adams asked Mr. Moon if he had taken any steps toward the development of the property such as financing, construction contracting, or architectural plans. Mr. Moon stated he had not. Acting Chairman Adams asked Mr. Moon if he would consider "R-2" zoning if the Commission found "R-3" undesirable. Mr. Moon stated he feels "R-3" would 41) allow better utilization of the property for a greater number of people as well as provide more tax base. Mr. Barnes stated he would like to bring the Commission up to date on the property west of the subject property. The original request by Mr. Culbertson, which was brought before the Commission last Spring, was for apartments. Since that time, an alternate proposal has been discussed for lower density condominiums and townhouses which Mr. Culbertson feels there will be a need for once the American Airlines facility is relocated. The exact density is not known at this time, however, it will be much less than the original "R-5" which allowed twenty-four units per acre; possibly between sixtedn and eighteen units per acre. This proposal is just in the preliminary stages at this time and zoning and platting will be necessary before construction. Acting Chairman Adams asked if there were any other proponents. There were none. He asked if there were any opponents. Mr. Pasteur, president of Quadrangle Development Company, stated they are the developers of Meadowview Addition located east of the subject property. He stated his reluctance to oppose the zoning request. However, they have a large investment in Meadowview Addition and had hoped the area property would develop single family and, therefore, oppose the request as presented. The homeowners in the Meadowview Addition, since the sub- division is deed restricted to a minimum of 1500 square feet, will pay about $60,000.00 and up for their homes. According to Section 7-302 of the zoning ordinance, if this zoning is approved, the rear yards of the apartments could be twenty-five feet from the property line all along Meadowview Addition. Also, Section 7-303 states the height limit in "R-3" zoning is thirty-five feet with (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) no limit of roof height. Therefore, the apartments could be up to three stories which would allow visual access into the backyards of these custom homes. Apartments in "R-3" can be as small as 400 square feet, whereas the houses are restricted to a 1500 square foot minimum. He, therefore, questions the compati- bility of the houses and apartments. No plot plans, architectural designs, or layouts have been furnished on which to base any judgement on or to give con- sideration to. Also, other uses are allowed in "R-3" zoning. Because of this, and the fact that very little information has been furnished, he is opposed to the zoning change as requested. Mr. Munir asked Mr. Pasteur if there are any two-story houses in Meadowview Addition. Mr. Pasteur stated there are none at this I time. However, there probably will be in the future. Mr. Munir asked Mr. Pasteur if his ob- jection was to the apartments themselves or their height. Mr. Pasteur stated he is opposed, basi- cally, because there are so many uses allowed in "R-3" zoning, none of which the applicant has defined. If asked by perspective purchasers of homes, what was to be developed on the adjacent property, there is no definitive answer based on 41) the application presented. a Acting Chairman Adams asked if there were any other opponents. (Mr. Jones removed himself from this zoning case) Mr. Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes Consulting Engineers and has been involved in a lot of zoning cases in the city. In the past several years, there has been a tendency, possibly as an overreaction to the possible effect of the airport, to overzone certain areas within the community, and therefore, has made it very difficult for an orderly overall development base. This also causes a great amount of taxes to be paid on zoned property that is vacant. He stated he is not opposed to "R-2" zoning for the subject property. However, since a new Master Plan is being prepared by the city, he feels this zoning change should wait to determine what the best ultimate land use is for the property. Acting Chairman Adams asked Mr. Moon if he had any idea when construction would begin. Mr. Moon stated probably within the next year and a half. C Mr. Deithloff asked Mr. Moon if a feasibility study had been conducted on the property. 1110 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) Mr. Moon stated it had not. Acting Chairman Adams asked if there were any other opponents. There were none. Acting Chairman Adams declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Munir stated he understands Mr. Pasteur's feelings. However, if the property is not zoned now, the homeowners will have the burden of future zoning. Acting Chairman Adams stated this is correct but the best use for the property should be the major consideration; h t ere is a large amount of undeveloped apartment zoned property existing in the city. Mr. Munir stated he would like for Mr. Moon to provide the Commis ion with an architectural study so they could see what would be built. Mrs. Lightbody stated a site plan and architectural study are not required for "R-3" zoning. 400 Mr. Moon stated the financing had been mentioned several times. He stated he is not worried about the financing; this should not be a problem. Also, they have no intentions of developing anything other than quadraplexes on the property. Acting Chairman Adams stated the property could be sold six months from now to an individual that would not develop quad- raplexes on the property. Mrs. Lightbody asked Mr. Moon if he had checked to see if the apartments would fit on the property. Mr. Moon stated he had; it has been his intention for the past eighteen years for the property to be developed in this manner and has been preparing for development during that time. Mrs. Lightbody made a motion to recommend approval of change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Residential to "R-3" Multi- Family: Limit of Twelve Units Per Acre on Lot 6, Ray Shelton Subdivision, as requested. Due to lack of a second, the motion failed. Mr. Deithloff made a motion to recommend C denial of change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Residential to "R-3" Multi- Family; Limit of Twelve Units Per Acre on Lot 6, Ray Shelton Subdivision. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 16, 1979) Mr. Munir seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Deithloff and Munir Nays: Mrs. Lightbody Abstain: Mr. Jones (Acting Chairman Adams did not vote) Acting Chairman Adams declared the motion carried. III . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: 41) Chairman C