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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-20 Regular Meeting IC) Planning & Zoning Commission October 20, 1981 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 p .m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman John Deithloff. Members & Staff Present Members Absent John Deithloff Ralph Gibson Bob Williamson Norma Runyon Robert McMillon Sam Huston Carl Tyson Kent Flynn - Director of Planning Rod Tyler - Planner (Recording Sec . ) VISITORS Mrs . McCormick Glen Cook James Knight Mike Bartlett INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Bob McMillon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The approval of the regular minutes from October 6, 1981, was postponed until November 3 , 1981. I. CONSIDER LIMITED INDUSTRIAL "LI" DISTRICT SITE PLAN FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL SITE LOCATED NORTH OF AIRPORT FREEWAY, EAST OF FULLER- WISER ROAD AND SOUTH OF MIDWAY DRIVE Chairman Deithloff opened the discussion on the site plan and asked ® if the developer was present . Mr. Mike Bartlett, 9500 Forest Lane, Dallas , Texas , was here representing Greener & Sumner, Architects . C Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20, 1981 Mr. Bartlett began by introducing the firm of Greener & Sumner and 4E) stating that this is their first development in Euless . Mr. Bartlett expressed his appreciation to Mr. Knight and Mr. Flynn for their patience and cooperation in this matter. Mr. Bartlett talked about Phase I, which is a two, 2-story buildings with an aggregate square footage of 61, 500 square feet . They anti- cipate building Phase II at a later date. Mr. Bartlett stated that his plans have been approved by building inspections and that they are now going back and submitting the site plan. Mr. Bartlett introduced their engineer, Mr. Glen Cook. Mr. Deithloff asked Mr. Bartlett if he was aware of the October 20, 1981, letter from Mr . Knight. He then directed this question to Mr. Knight and he gave him a copy of the letter. Mr . Bartlett stated that his latest correspondence was dated October 16, 1981. Mr. Deithloff asked if anyone had any questions to direct to Mr. Bartlett in reference to the site plan. Mr . Tyson asked if he was going to manage this property once it was built . Mr. Bartlett stated that he would manage the property and that he will lease and maintain it. Mr. Tyson asked if Mr. Bartlett had any tenants at the moment . Mr. Bartlett stated that he could not answer that. Mr. McMillon asked Mr. Bartlett what his timing was in regard to finishing these buildings . Mr . Bartlett stated that they were one month behind schedule. Mrs . Runyon asked what the anticipated completion date would be once they got started. Mr. Bartlett felt completion would be within 8-10 months . Mr. Deithloff inquired about the type of tenants they were looking for. Mr. Bartlett indicated that it was just general office space. ® Mr. Williamson asked if they anticipated doctors in the building. Mr. Bartlett felt this was hard to say. It would depend on if the zoning permitted it. But he did feel it would primarily be office space. Mr. Williamson stated his reason for asking this was the difference in parking requirements if there were to be doctors in the building. Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20 , 1981 Mr. Bartlett stated that their parking requirements did exceed city 4C) requirements . Mr. Williamson inquired whether or not Mr. Bartlett had done anything to determine how many dumpsters they would need for this site, as the space shown was quite small. In response to this question regarding dumpsters , Mr. Bartlett sited an example of their building in Dallas which has only one dumpster. It is a 100, 000 square foot building. He further stated that they have a private maintenance service that dumps their trash according to their needs . Mr. Huston asked Mr. Bartlett about the location of ramps for the handicapped. Mr. Bartlett stated that they are located by the steps . Mr. Huston asked Mr. Flynn what plans we have for street improvements along Fuller-Wiser Road. Mr. Flynn stated that Fuller-Wiser Road has been improved in that location all the way to Harwood Road. This improvement was put in by the original developer, which was Lomas-Nettleton. Mr. Flynn , further stated that this was a major thoroughfare and it is concrete. Mr. Tyson asked Mr . Flynn a question regarding the landscape strip on reference sheet no. 4. Mr. Flynn stated that if the Commission wanted to use that as a point of departure, to look at it and see what he has in mind. If they want to establish any specific requirements , they would need to do so or otherwise staff will hold them to general landscaping requirements . Mr. Deithloff asked Mr. Flynn if there were any deed restrictions in reference to landscaping. Mr. Flynn stated that the City does not get involved in enforcing deed restrictions of any kind. Mr . Tyson made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan presented for the Limited Industrial District, Phase I . Mr. Huston seconded the motion, the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mrs . Runyon, Messrs . Deithloff, Williamson, McMillon, Huston and Tyson. 4114) Nays : None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. C • Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20, 1981 4171) II . REPLATTING OF MIDWAY SQUARE ADDITION PHASE II , LOT 2R1 and 2R2 , BLK. B LOCATED NORTH OF AIRPORT FREEWAY, EAST OF FULLER-WISER ROAD AND SOUTH OF MIDWAY DRIVE Mr. Deithloff introduced a letter from James Knight, dated October 20, 1981. Mr. Flynn explained that since they are building on lot 2R1 they platted the area as 2R1. The remainder of that particular area that they own is 2R2 , so that at a later date they can come in and file a development plat and build on lot 2R2 . Mrs . Runyon made a motion to approve replatting of Midway Square Addition Phase II, lots 2R1 and 2R2, Block B. Mr. McMillon seconded the motion and the vote was as follows : Mr. Deithloff asked if this was a final plat . Mr. Flynn stated that it was and that it was a replat because there has been a filed plat approved prior to this , but it was not a development plat . Ayes : Mrs . Runyon, Messrs . Deithloff, Williamson, McMillon, Huston and Tyson. Nays : None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. III . PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG NEEDS ASSESSMENT HEARING TO ESTABLISH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS THEY RELATE TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Chairman Deithloff introduced Mr. Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development . Mr. Flynn stated that this is a public hearing for the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program of 411) Tarrant County. Mr. Flynn stated that the primary purpose of the community development program is to upgrade low to moderate income neighborhoods . Mr. Flynn further stated some of the goals of the program include achieving 4C) better use of the land and other natural resources , increasing the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods, and restoring and preserving urban property of special value of historic architectural reasons . • Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20, 1981 Also included is the conservation of existing housing stock to stop 100 the decline of valuable nieghborhoods through the provision of structure improvements to deteriorating housing. Mr. Flynn stated that the next step should be receiving of comments from the citizens as to the needs of the community. Then, staff will prepare proposals and hold another public hearing on November 10, 1981, as to how we intend to meet those needs through these projects . We are eligible for up to $125, 000 for the next funding year and we have been asked to prepare a 3-year plan to consider the needs of the community. Mr. Flynn stated that the purpose of this public hearing is then to establish the needs of the city and the neighborhoods . Mr. Flynn also stated that if you wish to present your view in writing, a handout is available to be submitted back to the Department of Planning & Development. Mr. Deithloff stated that he was concerned about Little Bear Creek and asked if this money could be used for a drainage project on Little Bear Creek. He wanted to know if any of this money could be used for a study or could it actually be used for some improvements . Mr. Flynn stated that the money could be used for either. Mr. Flynn further stated that proposed CDBG expenditures for specific public improvements such as storm sewers , drainage improvements , water or sewer lines , sidewalks , or streets , etc. , would need to be located in the Midway Park Target Area to receive any favorable review. He recalled that the City of Lubbock was sued for using CDBG funds for public improvements that were located in subdivisions which did not qualify as CDBG target areas . He stated that a drainage study of Little Bear Creek would, therefore, not receive favorable consideration or much chance of funding. Mr. Knight added that the limited funds available through this program would not be significant enough for a drainage project of that magnitude. Mr. Tyson asked for a clarification regarding funds being spent in the target area versus spent for the general welfare of the community. Mr. Flynn clarified that question by stating if you want to propose a public improvement or a public facility like storm drains , sewer, water, sidewalks , then those would need to serve the target area. If you were to propose projects for the general welfare of the coiuuunity, then studies , programs , or projects related to housing needs or community development would be most appropriate . IC) Mr. Tyson mentioned his concern about lack of sidewalks along Ash Lane, especially in respect to school children using this street . Mr. Flynn stated that he would check into this project even though it was not in the Target Area. Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20, 1981 Mr. Knight stated that it was not practical to build sidewalks 100 without street improvements on the portion of Ash Lane that had no curb and gutter. Mr . Tyson asked about the housing rehab project in Midway Park. Mr. Flynn stated that the county was having trouble getting people having an income low enough ($16, 900 for a family of four) to qualify for the program. Mr. Tyson asked if staff had gone to the extent of putting brochures out to those people in that area to let them know they were in a target area. Mr . Flynn stated that we did quite a bit of that when we administered the program. Mr. Flynn stated that since Tarrant County, who took over the program, has been having some trouble, we may get involved and take over the publication effort ourself in a newsletter or something similar . Mr. Flynn mentioned one of the reasons it is hard to find qualified people is because a lot of people have two incomes in the family today just to qualify to buy one of the wood frame houses which now list for over $40 , 000 . Mr. Flynn stated that with the housing crisis that we have now, even the people that are living in Midway Park are above the "poverty level" and we are just not going to find enough people to qualify to keep us going for three years . Mr. Flynn stated that we would need some ideas that might relate to housing in some other way, rather than just grants to people who qualified as poverty level . Mr. Tyson asked if 40% of the money has to go to housing grants . Mr. Flynn stated that yes , it did, if we participate in the housing rehab program, but that we did not have to participate in that. It allows us to get the $125, 000 rather than a $100, 000 as a total. Mr . Tyson asked if revising the master plan might fit into the three year housing plan required this year for this program. Mr . Flynn stated that a master plan relates to land use, one of which is housing. Trying to determine what the community needs are is a major objective of any kind of planning effort, including a master plan update and one of the community' s most basic needs is for shelter. Mr. Tyson asked if there was anything in the budget for next year as far as specific projects called a master plan. 411) Mr. Flynn stated that there is not anything designated for that. We were successful in increasing our staff by one planner and one secretary, but that funds requested for that purpose were not specifically established. • Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, October 20, 1981 ID Mr. Tyson stated that this was a vehicle that we could use to get some money to take care of our much needed master plan revision. Mr. Flynn stated that it could overlap in the housing area and in the ' area of community development because the planning functions required are one in the same. Mr. Flynn also stated that the Regan budget cuts had eliminated 701 Comprehensive Planning Funds, but had enlarged the CDBG Program to encompase comprehensive planning as an eligible activity. He stated that the County Planning Office had informed him that CDBG funds could be used for this purpose. Mr. Tyson asked if there were any projects that the staff was now considering. Mr . Flynn stated not at this time, but we have been looking into the area of housing needs because of the recent ordinance revision project. Chairman Deithloff stated that if there was no further comments , the public hearing was closed. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8: 45 p.m. Pie---77 911C man / C