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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-02 C Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission January 2, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. John Deithloff, Chris Jones, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent were Messrs. Bob Eden, Neal Adams, and Sam Munir) Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitor in attendance was Col . Don Perkins. 411) INVOCATION The invocation was given by Chairman Tyson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Deithloff made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated December 19, 1978 with the correction of the date on page one from December 20th to December 19th. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mr. Deithloff, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Tyson and Jones Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. C S (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 2, 1979) FURTHER CONSIDERATION - FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ON A PORTION OF THE COMPRE- HENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM FOR EULESS Mr. Barnes stated that in order to clarify some of the points that have been brought out over the past few weeks, he would like to briefly recap the "planning program" itself. He stated that between the "Resource Evaluation" stage and the "Goal Formulation" stage of the program, a collective work node exists which involves a joint work session of the staff, City Council , and Planning and Zoning Commission. This session will be to discuss the Data Base or past trends and future needs of the community. The session will also include discussion of the method of achieving the next stage, the Community Development Goals. This discussion will delineate exactly how the citizen committees will be formed and exactly what will happen in each meeting. This information will be developed in staff/consultant meetings prior to our joint work session. Mr. Barnes stated it is important to stress that the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will be made aware of and be able to respond to each element of the plan program before it is carried out. At this point, we are merely trying to develop the "Goal 41) Formulation" stage with help from a consulting firm experienced in this area. This stage is the most important part of the program. The main goal is to develop a master plan which will be used not only by the staff and elected officials, but also by real estate persons, developers, add citizens. Mr. Barnes stated that each of the three firms which made presentations are capable of helping the staff. The consultant's experience in educating citizens about planning, their ability to teach groups and work with groups is a major factor for consideration in selec- ting a consulting firm. Chairman Tyson stated the educational process the people will go through will be quite extensive. Mr. Barnes stated this is correct. However, it will be organized and all worked out in advance to allow full util- ization of the meeting time. Chairman Tyson asked if there is infor- mation available indicating what kind of tax base is needed to support certain land use plans. Mr. Barnes stated the cause and effect of each idea discussed will be brought out so that the end result will not be a plan which is unfeasible. Mr. Deithloff asked if the planning program is flexible. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 2, 1979) Mr. Barnes stated it is; it is a con- tinuous process which will provide for constant review and revision. Mr. Deithloff asked if a consultant would be required if a change in this plan is desired in five years or so. Mr. Barnes stated he feels that the staff and citizen groups could make the change without the aid of a consultant. Chairman Tyson stated the planning process is good, but how will the plan be implemented after it is established. Mr. Barnes stated there will be a section of the program devoted to implementation. Mrs. Lightbody asked if the plan will help attract citizens to Euless. Mr. Barnes stated it will . It will show the people that Euless has plans for the future and the citizens know what they want. Chairman Tyson stated he agrees with 41) Mr. Barnes in that each of the three consultants could do the job. Therefore, the cost factor is the determining factor in his opinion. He, therefore, recommends the Comprehensive Planning Institute as recommended by the staff. Mr. Barnes stated this firm was very enthusiastic. If chosen, they indicated they may use Euless as a nationwide example of their services. Mr. Perkins asked if Euless does not know what they want, why ask someone to come in and tell us. Chairman Tyson stated the consultant is not to tell us what we want. It is to organize and educate the citizen groups who, in turn will express the goals desired. Mr. Perkins stated he feels the city staff could organize the groups without the aid of a consultant. Also, most of the land is already utilized; there is not much space left which the plan would effect. Mr. Barnes stated the staff could probably do this. However, it would be very time consuming and also the consultants are trained in this area whereas the city staff is not. Chairman Tyson stated the present 4C: Future Land Use map was designed by the Planning and Zoning Commission without any type of citizen input. It was done by sectors, economics being a major factor. He feels the proposed program will be much better since it will have citizen input. . . M (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, January 2, 1979) Mrs. Lightbody stated the program will also be a guideline for new members of the Commission and City Council . Mr. Barnes stated this is correct. Also, the people trained by serving on the citizen groups can step into vacan- cies on various city boards and commissions. Mr. Deithloff made a motion to recommend the Comprehensive Planning Institute as consultants for the Goal Formulation policy. Mr. Jones seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Deithloff, Jones, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. II . ADJOURNMENT 41) The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVE' : r Chairman C