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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-17 C Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission August 17, 1982 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 Norma Runyon Sam Cotten Bob Williamson Carl Tyson John Lynch Robert McMillon James Knight, City Engineer Becky Null, Development Coordinator VISITORS Willie Mae McCormick Paul Unzicker George Field Ron Smith Doug Moss Peter Cavin David Bagwell Ron Haynes Rod Tyler INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. John Lynch. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated August 3, 1982, were approved as written with the following corrections: On page six, under items #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and /18, the words "remain as is" be changed to "remain as proposed". C Vit;: Pa e Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 17, 1982 I. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #372 - REQUEST OF PAUL UNZICKER FOR GEORGE FIELD FOR CHANGE OF ZON- ING FROM R-1 WISP FOR CUD VARI- ABLE HOUSING (R-3 DENSITY TO SPUD(R-3 DENSITY) ON A PORTION OF TRACT 1B, R.D. PRICE SURVEY, A-1206, LOCATED SOUTH OF MCCORMICK FARM, WEST OF FULLER-WISER ROAD, EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND NORTH OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK Chairman Deithloff opened the public hearing and explained that the proponents would be heard first and then the opponents. Mr. David Bagwell, Vice-President with Crow Development Company, explained that he had received a copy of James Knight's letter on Monday stating that their proposed parking was in violation of the ordinance in being closer than 20 feet from the front property line. He submitted one copy of a revised plan which dealt with the parking issue. Also amended by the revised plan, the rear yard was reduced from 20 feet to 15 feet; the building maximum remains 40 feet; the front yard is changed to 20 feet; the head-in parking is 20 feet; and there is approximately five (5) feet of green space in front of the parking. He further pointed out that the new plan reduced the density from 8.6 to 8.2 dwelling units per acre; provided 2.7 parking spaces per dwelling unit; reduced the total number of units from 232 to 222; and added 151 guest parking spaces. Mr. Bagwell went on to discuss the various types of development that Crow Development Company is involved in and also gave a lengthy history of McCormick Farms. Mr. Bagwell explained that this proposal, known as McCormick Village, is for a townhome development with the following provisions: woodscreening fence along perimeter; gazebo; landscaped entry way; screened dumpsters; concrete paving; homeowner's association; and a pool. He also mentioned that the large trees along North Main Street would be within a median. He further explained that the requested 40% masonry, is 40% figured over both floors excluding the gabels. After looking over the new plan, Mr. Lynch inquired if there would be 40 feet of paving in front of each unit which, in effect, would make 80 feet of paving if the units faced each other. Mr. Bagwell stated that was correct. He stated that it is not what they want to do, but it is because of the City's ordinances. He went on to explain the parking situation further. Chairman Deithloff asked for any additional proponents or opponent. C Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 17, 1982 Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, 2300 North Main Street, stated her concern regarding the exact location of the right-of-way and median. She was greatly concerned that enough room will be left to prevent any harm to the large trees fronting Main Street. Mr. Tyson expressed his dislike for the proposed parking typical. Chairman Deithloff addressed the letter by James Knight dated August 13th, item by item as follows: ITEM #1 - The parking issue was revised by the submission of the revised development plan. ITEM #2 - Mr. Bagwell agreed to dimension the private drives on the plan and provide a homeowner's agreement for the maintenance of those drives. ITEM #3 - Public access to the park will be from the interior of McCormick Farms II, Fuller-Wiser Road, and North Main Street. ITEM #4 - Mr. Bagwell agreed to locate the dumpsters on the development plan and provide screening. ITEM #5 - Mr. Bagwell stated that the access to the parking spaces for Lots 49- 56, Block 0 and Lots 63-82, Block M, is the same as provided for all the other lots. ITEM #6 - Mr. Knight stated that additional turning space would not be necessary at the ends of all private drives because of the addition 10 feet already added in front. ITEM #7 - Mr. Bagwell agreed toprovide a homeowner's agreement to maintain 9 9 9 the private drives and open space other than the proposed Permanent Community Open Space. ITEM #8 - Mr. Bagwell stated that 151 guest parking spaces have been provided on the revised plan. ITEM #9 - Mr. Bagwell agreed to provide a metes and bounds description for the Permanent Community Open Space area. ITEM #10 - Mr. Bagwell stated they are in the process of requesting abandonment of some of the right-of-way on North Main Street. If it is not approved for abandonment, then the buildings will have to be shifted slightly. ITEM #11 - Mr. Bagwell stated they have previously submitted a plan they feel would accomplish protection of the existing large trees along North Main Street. ITEM #12 - The area currently being requested to be rezonzed is smaller than the area previously zoned. The proposed Permanent Community Open Space is included within the current zoning request and would permit the remaining property to be developed to R-3 density. C Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, August 17, 1982 Mr. Tyson inquired of Mr. Bagwell if he felt there was time to allow this zoning case to be tabled since the plan did not show all of their proposals such as the pool, dumpsters, concrete streets, screening, entry way, homeowner's agreement, mail station, etc. Mr. Bagwell stated he preferred, if the Commission was so inclined, that it be approved tonight with the added conditions. Several of the Commission members were not enthusiastic about recommending approval of a plan that did not have everything shown on it. Mr. Lynch stated his concern that the exact location of the right-of-way for North Main Street was not on the development plan. After additional discussion, Mr. Bagwell requested that the public hearing be tabled until the next regularly scheduled P & Z meeting. Chairman Deithloff stated that the public hearing for Zoning Case #372 will remain open and be tabled until the meeting scheduled for September 7th. II. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. rman /,