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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-15 Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission June 15, 1982 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman John Deithloff. MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT John Deithloff Sam Cotten Norma Runyon Carl Tyson Robert McMillon Bob Williamson John Lynch Kent Flynn - Director of Planning & Development Becky Null - Development Coordinator James Knight - City Engineer C VISITORS Paul Unzicker H. F. Hall Charles Hunt Stephen E. Cavender Mrs. Charles Hunt H. C. Teng Julie Harmon Ron Sternfels Willie Mae McCormick William J. Matthews Robert B. Olsen Wadette Matthews Lane Cavin Ray Hodge Ted Houston Thomas Elting INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Robert McMillon APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 18, 1982, were approved as written. The approval of the minutes of the regular meeting dated June 1, 1982, was postponed until the next regularly scheduled meeting. I PAGE TWO, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 1 I. I CONSIDER PLATTING - REPLATTING OF BLOCK D INTO LOT 3, BLOCK D, IN- TERNATIONAL/REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX LOCATED SOUTH OF REGAL DRIVE BETWEEN ROYAL PARKWAY AND WESTPARK WAY Mr. Thomas Elting, representing the owners, Ideal Industries, presented the request for replatting. Chairman Deithloff asked Mr. Elting if he had received a copy of the City Engineer's letter dated June 10th. Mr. Elting stated he had and that they will comply with the items in the letter. There being no further discussion, Mr. McMillon made a motion to recommend approval of the Replatting of Block D into Lot 3, Block D, International/Regional Industrial Complex subject to the City Engineer's letter dated June 10, 1982. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. McMillon, Tyson, Williamson, Lynch and Deithloff, and Mrs. Runyon CNays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the mtoion carried. II. CONSIDER PLATTING - CORRECTED PLATTING OF MCCORMICK FARM, PHASE I, LOCATED SOUTH OF CINNA- MON RIDGE ADDITION, EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND BEAR CREEK ESTATES, AND NORTH OF LIT- TLE BEAR CREEK Mr. Paul Unzicker, representing Crow Development, presented the request for corrected platting. Chairman Deithloff asked Mr. Unzicker if he had received a copy of the City Engineer's letter dated June 10th. Mr. Unzicker stated he had. There being no further discussion, Mrs. Runyon made a motion to approve the Corrected Platting of McCormick Farm, Phase I, subject to the City Engineer's letter dated June 10, 1982. PAGE THREE, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 Mr. Williamson seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Runyon, and Messrs. Williamson, Tyson, Lynch, McMillon, and Deithloff Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. III. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #369 - REQUEST OF JAMES DUNAWAY FOR CHARLES HUNT AND W.R. COTHRAN FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO R-3 ON TRACTS 5A1 AND 3 OF THE B.F. CROWLEY SURVEY, A-320, LOCATED NORTH OF THE WOODLANDS ADDI- TION, SOUTH OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK, EAST OF N. MAIN STREET AND WEST OF FULLER-WISER ROAD Chairman Deithloff opened the public hearing and explained that the proponents would be heard first and then the opponents. Mr. Lane Cavin, civil engineer with Jim Dunaway & Associates, stated he is acting as agent for the owners of the subject property in requesting the rezoning from R-1 to R- 3. He stated that the developer, Mr. Steve Cavendar of Booth Creek Investments, is serious about developing the property and is not just speculating. The developer has asked that they proceed with investigating the ultimate channel that is to be constructed in the existing Bear Creek. He has consulted with Mr. James Knight and Mr. Canton of Knowlton-English-Flowers and is in the process of preparing detailed cost estimates for the construction of this ultimate channel. The developer intends to incorporate the design of this channel into his project. Mr. Williamson asked if the development of this property is dependent upon channelization of Little Bear Creek. Mr. Cavin stated the channelization of Little Bear Creek will be to the advantage of the developer as well as the City. It would recover land from the existing flood plain of Bear Creek. Mr. Williamson asked again if development is dependent upon the channelization of Little Bear Creek. Mr. Cavin stated that a portion of it would be and a portion would not be. Chairman Deithloff asked what the timetable of the project will be. Mr. Cavin stated that preparation of plans will begin immediately. Mr. Cavender stated that he would have to have the information on channelization that Mr. Cavin will be working on before he knows. PAGE FOUR, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 i i iMr. Lynch stated that in looking at the plans, it will take a coordinated effort between Cthe subject properties and the property immediately to the north. He asked if they plan to undertake all of the improvements that will be involved in the creek area. Mr. Cavin stated they are in the process of preparing cost estimates and have broken out the estimated construction costs for the adjacent property owners and hope to approach them and enlist their support in putting the ultimate channel all the way through between Main Street and Fuller-Wiser Road. Mr. Lynch stated that to be able to fully develop the channelization from east to west, it would take a full coordinated effort because of the hydraulics, etc., involved. Mr. Tyson asked how much land will be reclaimed by channelizing the creek. Mr. Cavin stated that four acres out of 9 1/2 would be relaimed on Tract 5Al and approximately 17 acres would be reclaimed on Tract 3 for a total of 21 acres. Mr. Lynch asked if there would be extensive fill to reclaim the maximum encroachment. Mr. Cavin stated that they have not looked at all of the ramifications of the ultimate channel. They have the construction plans for the ultimate channel, but do not have all of the hydraulic information. He stated that most of the emphasis would be on the channelization work. Some areas would have to be reclaimed by fill. Mr. Robert McMillon asked if they envisioned having to get all the surrounding developments to cooperate in channelizing this all at once before any real development can be done on the subject property. Mr. Cavin stated that there are portions of the tract that can be developed without the ultimate channelization. Mr. Steve Cavender, Booth Creek Investments, stated that there is some property that could be developed now. However, they prefer to do the hydraulics and get the answers needed. From the information he received today from Knowlton-English-Flowers there would still be some of the property that would be inundated until some of the downstream structures are replaced. He stated he does not honestly know how much that will be. Mr. McMillon asked how they intend to serve the property from Main Street. Mr. Cavender stated that it will be the easement south of Mr. Hunt's home. Chairman Deithloff asked if he was talking about that narrow 50 foot strip. Mr. Cavender stated yes. He stated they would also like to have main access off of Fuller-Wiser. Chairman Deithloff asked for any additional proponents. There being none, he asked for any opponents. Mr. Ray Hodge, Route 1, Box 68, Euless, stated that he has no objections except for having the entrance next to his property. He stated that he would like to go on record as saying he would like to file for his property to be R-3. PAGE FIVE, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 Chairman Deithloff stated that the filing for that has to come through City Staff. Mr. Joe Matthews, 100 Trailwood Drive, was opposed because he felt it would intrude on his privacy, peace and enjoyment of his home. He felt the access to Main Street is the biggest problem. He stated he had no problem with the R-3 zoning. He thought the offset between Trailwood and the proposed ingress/egress will become more hazardous. Mr. Ted Houston, 1915 North Main, objected to the narrow access being turned into a road. He questioned why Fuller-Wiser could not be made the main access. He stated he did not object to the zoning, but to the access from North Main Street. Mr. Robert Olsen, 1806 Summit Ridge, felt that the 50 foot access will increase the traffic hazards on North Main. Chairman Deithloff asked if there were any additional opponents. There being none, he asked if the Commission had any questions of the audience. 1 Mr. Lynch pointed out that the main consideration of the Commission is whether or not the R-3 land use is appropriate for the subject property, and that access would be addressed at the time of platting when the property is to be developed. Mr. Houston asked what the procedure was regarding the access. Mr. Flynn explained that the public improvements would have to conform to the Subdivision Ordinance and would be considered during platting. He stated that land use would not be an issue, but rather whether the streets are laid out, and water & sewer drainage facilities are done in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinances. Street design would be subject to approval of the City Council. Mr. Houston questioned whether the City Council would ever know that there was some opposition to the access. Mr. Flynn stated that the Council is open to citizen comments, but that there is no notification process required for public hearing. The access road would be considered at the time of platting. Mr. Houston asked whether the Commission could approve the zoning change if, in fact, this piece of land is not included. Chairman Deithloff stated no, that this request is for blanket zoning. Mr. Joe Matthews stated that he had misunderstood the ground rules of the public hearing, and does, in fact, oppose the zoning change because of the increased density. There being no additional opponents, Chairman Deithloff declared the public hearing closed. Mr. McMillon stated his major concern was with the drainage. Mr. Lynch asked James what is happening on the other side of the property line. Mr. Knight stated that the property on the north has been zoned for SP and is reserved for green belt. He does not know if that will be for public use. The area just to the east has had some fill placed in it to bring it out of the flood plain. Any kind of improvements to this area will benefit the property to the north. PAGE SIX, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 C Mr. Lynch asked if the area is improved and channelized to the maximum extent that the ordinance allows, if the calculations are based on the full development of the watershed upstream and downstream. Mr. Knight stated that is his understanding. In order to contain the water within the channel, there is going to have to be extensive fill adjacent to this property. Part of the problem is backwater from Big Bear Creek. If Big Bear Creek was channelized, the water could get on out and fill would not be necessary. Mr. Lynch asked if the Airport had any plans for Big Bear Creek. Mr. Knight stated there were none that he knew of. Mr. Tyson stated he is concerned about the density considering the fact that there is single family to the south and the north. He was also concerned about the potential traffic hazard caused by the narrow access onto Main. He does not feel that this is the best zoning for the property at this time. Chairman Deithloff stated his concern about the drainage runoff being greater for multi- family than for single family. Mr. Williamson agreed with Mr. Tyson. He asked Mr. Knight what the timetable is for the channelization. Mr. Knight stated there has not been a timetable established. There have been problems with acquisition of easements and the costs to relocate utilities. Mr. Lynch commented that problem drainage areas like this are always difficult to make a decision on. He felt consideration should be given so that there might be some kind of a trade-off where the minimum density can be more or less given up so that the developer can bear the costs of the improvements. He does not consider the contribution of water from this development into the creek as much of a problem as the creek itself is. He felt consideration should be given when there is the opportunity to allow the properties to be developed in such a way where the developers will bear the costs of improvements. Mr. Tyson shared Mr. Lynch's concern for such consideration, but he was not sure, in this case, that it would happen. He stated that the planning for this property was very minimal, and that a planned development is needed for the City to be assured of some trade-offs. Mr. Knight stated that the increase from runoff would have little effect on the surface elevation of the creek. There being no further discussion, Mr. Tyson made a motion to recommend denial of Zoning Case #369. Mr. McMillon seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tyson, McMillon, Williamson and Deithloff Nays: Mrs. Runyon and Mr. Lynch Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. 1 PAGE SEVEN, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, JUNE 15, 1982 IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ELECTION FOR THE OFFICES OF PLANNING & ZONING CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, AND SECRETARY Chairman Deithloff opened the floor for nomination for Chairman. Mrs. Runyon nominated Mr. John Deithloff. Mr. McMillon seconded the motion. Mr. McMillon stated he was satisfied with all of the current officers and suggested they be re-elected by acclamation. In consensus, Mrs. Runyon amended her motion to elect the current officers by acclamation as follows: Chairman - John Deithloff Vice Chairman - Bob Williamson Secretary - Norma Runyon Mr. McMillon seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Runyon and Messrs. McMillon, Williamson, Lynch, Tyson & Deithloff Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. / 7 airman