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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-18 Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission May 18, 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 Carl Tyson Norma Runyon Robert McMillon Ralph Gibson Bob Williamson Sam Huston Kent Flynn - Director of Planning & Development Becky Null - Development Coordinator James Knight - City Engineer VISITORS Ed Heath Jim Schell Duane White Fred Violette • Jack E. Lucas Dale Davis Mrs. Jack E. Lucas Ron Haynes Dean C. Lilley Mrs. H. A. Adams Mrs. Dean C. Lilley Rudy M. Garcia Bobby Meals Bob Eden Deborah Meals Earl Hawkins Ronny Hicks Royce Sanders Sandy Hicks Billie Sanders Robert Blake Phyllis Kitchen Dorothy Blake Rex R. Kitchen Judy Grubbs E. J. Groeschel Garry Grubbs Dolores Groeschel Arlene Stevens Willie Mae McCormick Cecil L. Stevens INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Bob Williamson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings dated April 6 and 20, 1982, were approved as written. Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 I. CONSIDER PLATTING - PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLATTING OF HUIE ADDITION, PHASE I, CONTAINING RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ALEXANDER LANE LOCATED SOUTH OF S.H. 183, EAST OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE, WEST OF THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS AND NORTH OF MARTIN LANE Mr. Rudy Garcia, Engineer with Carter & Burgess, presented the request for preliminary and final platting of Huie Addition, Phase I. He stated that he did not have any poblems with the City Engineer's letter. There being no discussion, Mr. Williamson made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary and final platting of Huie Addition, Phase I, containing right-of-way of Alexander Lane subject to the City Engineer's letter dated April 28, 1982, and that all the items listed in the letter be in compliance before being heard by the City Council. Mr. Huston seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Williamson, Huston, Gibson, Deithloff, and Mrs. Runyon Nays: None ® Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. H. PUBLIC HEARING - REPLATTING OF CERTAIN LOTS IN WOODLANDS ADDITION INTO LOTS IR THRU 6R, 17R THRU 20R, AND LOTS 21 THRU 30, BLOCK 2 AND LOTS IR THRU 8R, AND LOTS 29 THRU 36, BLOCK 6. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED NORTH OF EAST ASH LANE, EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND WEST OF FULLER-WISER ROAD Chairman Deithloff explained the rules of the public hearing by stating that the proponents would be heard first and then the opponents. He asked Mr. Flynn to explain why a public hearing is required for replatting since this is the first one heard by the Commission. In Mr. Flynn's explanation, he stated that the State Legislature passed a state law providing that if property has been zoned for one or two family purposes within the last five years or if it has been deed restricted for one or two family usage, then a public hearing will coincide with the consideration of a replat. Platting typically involves the legal definition of the land into tracts or lots. Tonight there will be a public hearing for receiving citizen input. The state law also provides that should C Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning A Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 20% of the property owners that were notified object to the replatting in writing prior to or at the meeting tonight, that this body could not approve the replat. The only way to overturn the 20% opposition would be to have 2/3 of the property owners to support the replat in writing. Tonight would be the time to submit any type of written support or opposition to that effect. Chairman Deithloff opened the public hearing. Mr. Ron Haynes with Crow Development, 2001 Bryan Tower, Dallas, stated that these lots were originally zoned R-2 which allowed for both duplexes and single family attached. Since that time, the classifications have been divided. There is a zoning request pending City Council action to rezone these lots to PD for single family attached dwellings. In order to accommodate the single family attached units, this portion of the Woodlands Addition has to be replatted. In this replat, the property lines have also been changed to allow for alleys for rear entry units. He stated he was in receipt of James Knight's letter dated April 28th and has no problems with the comments in the letter. Chairman Deithloff asked for any additional proponents. There being none, he asked for any opponents. Mr. Fred Violette, 507 Knollwood Court, stated he objects mainly because he was not aware that there would be duplexes in the Woodlands Addition when he purchased his home. He feels that having leased units at the entrance of the subdivision may • cause his property to be devalued. Mr. Dwayne White, 1700 Acorn Drive, objected for the same reasons stated by Mr. Violette. There being no additional opponents, Chairman Deithloff declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Runyon asked when the zoning case will be heard by the City Council. Mr. Flynn stated that it will be on the May 25th City Council Agenda. Mr. Flynn pointed out that the zoning case was heard by the P & Z Commission prior to this meeting and recommended for approval, but the zoning is still pending approval by the City Council. He stated that the Council will hear the replat, as well as the zoning case, on May 25th. For the benefit of the audience, Chairman Deithloff stated that this public hearing is for replatting, not for rezoning. He stated that the rezoning was heard previously by the Commission. Mr. Williamson asked Mr. Flynn if there will be another public hearing if this replat goes to City Council. Mr. Flynn stated that this is the only required public hearing. Mr. Huston made a motion to recommend approval of the replatting of certain lots in the Woodlands Addition subject to the City Engineer's letter dated April 28, 1982. Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Mr. Williamson seconded, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Huston, Williamson, Gibson, Deithloff and Mrs. Runyon Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. III. CONSIDER PLATTING - CORRECTED PLATTING OF LOTS 7R & 8R, BLOCK 1, TRAIL LAKE ESTATES ADDITION, LOCA- TED ON BENT TREE DRIVE Chairman Deithloff asked Mr. Flynn to explain a corrected plat. Mr. Flynn stated that the state law that required public hearings for certain replats exempted certain minor corrections on plats from the parameters of that state law. Any plats that are submitted for revision and for the purpose of accomplishing certain minor corrections will be called corrected plats and filed as such. The corrected plat will be on record at the County Deed of Records in place of the previous plat. Mr. Bob Eden, 414 W. Euless Blvd., presented the request to correct an inadvertent ® encroachment of a lot line by moving the lot line over two feet. Mrs. Runyon made a motion to recommend approval of the corrected platting of Lots 7R & 8R, Block 1, Trail Lake Estates. Mr. Gibson seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Runyon and Messrs. Gibson, Williamson, Huston and Deithloff Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. IV. CONSIDER PLATTING - CORRECTED PLA 11 'NG UI- LU I 1H5R, RUSS L;ANNUN ADDITION, LOCATED SOUTH OF S.H. 10, EAST OF MARTHA STREET AND NORTH OF ROSS AVENUE Mr. Bob Eden, 414 W. Euless Blvd., presented the request for corrected platting of Lot 1H5R, Ross Cannon Addition. He stated that 10 years ago, Dale Davis, owner of D & B Pawn Shop, had a building constructed on W. Euless Blvd. The building was constructed 15 inches over the lot line. The builder purchased the 15 inches from the property owner, but the property was never replatted. This corrected plat is to cure that inadvertent encroachment of the lot line. Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Mr. Williamson made a motion to recommend approval of the corrected platting of Lot 1H5R, Ross Cannon Addition subject to the City Engineer's letter dated May 13, 1982. Mrs. Runyon seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows : Ayes : Mrs. Runyon and Messrs. Williamson, Gibson, Huston and Deithloff Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. V. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #367 REQUEST OF JIM SCHELL FOR FARR- PACIFIC JOINT VENTURE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PD TO PD WITH NEW DEVELOP- MENT PLAN ON TRACT 5B, 5C2A, 5C3, T. JASPER SURVEY, A-861 , LOCATED SOUTH OF S.H. 183, EAST OF CASE EQUIPMENT CO. , AND WEST OF WILSHIRE DRIVE Chairman Deithloff explained the rules of the public hearing by stating that the proponents would be heard first and then the opponents. Mr. Jim Schell , 2600 Ft. Worth National Bank Bldg. , presented the request for a PD with new Development Plan for both residential and office uses. He stated that the developer of the project is Pacific Realty. He further stated that though Pacific Realty is new to Euless, it is not new to the development of the community. Mr. Schell stated that over the last four years they had developed almost $8 million dollars worth of office, condo, single family and apartment spaces. Mr. Schell stated that these apart- ments would have 128 one-bedroom units and 32 two-bedroom, two bath units. He also stated that the the two-bedroom units were about 900 sq. ft. each. Mr. Schell stated that it is an advantage not having efficiency units in this development. He further stated that they have no efficiencies provided for in this development, but rather are using one-bedroom units. Mr. Schell stated that this development is designed for young couples. Mr. Schell stated that the total open space in this development is around 42 acres, 'including a permanent natural open space of about 2.34 acres. The amenities included two tennis courts , a swimming pool , a recreation center and a jogging track. Mr. Schell commented on the traffic flow by stating that the only entrance and exit is off of Hwy. 183, therefore, there would not be any traffic going through the development to the south through the residential areas. Mr. Schell stated that the natural open space is a natural buffer between the single family residences and the apartments. Mr. Schell introduced his slide presentation. Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Mr. Ed Heath, Pacific Realty Corp. , 4403 N. Central , Dallas, Texas. Mr. 11110 Heath conducted the slide presentation for Mr. Schell . Mr. Heath stated that they were planning a down zoning from what was planned by a previous developer. He further stated that it was a very low density type develop- ment and that it would add to the quality of the corridor and would not bring a flow of traffic through the subdivision. He also stated that there should not be any kind of interference from the development, due to the natural buffer, to the subdivision behind them. Mr. Heath stated that the three-story office building is approximately 55 ft. high. He further stated that this office building would not be visible from the residential area. Mr. Schell stated that they do intend to comply with the 80% masonry require- ment. Mr. Heath showed the council members and the audience an example of the type of development they have built and the quality of same. He further stated that they would have no three story apartment buildings in the project. Mr. Mike Wedding, Bank of America, speaking on behalf of Mr. Schell , stated that they deal with commercial real estate throughout the Metroplex and he feels that the Mid-Cities area seems to have been overlooked in past years regarding development. He further stated that they are very satisfied with the type of work Mr. Schell has done and feel that their site selection has been good and that financing can be provided for this development. 41) Mr. Schell attempted to clarify the question regarding parking that was noted in Mr. Flynn' s May 13, 1982 letter. He stated that their use will be general business and will not have any medical facilities or offices and 230 parking spaces have been provided in their plan. Mr. Schell stated that he felt this is a cadallic development and would be an asset to the city. Mr. Heath addressed the letter from Kent Flynn dated May 13, 1982, stating that he would like to amend the letter stating that the three story building is 64,000 sq. ft. instead of 6,400 sq. ft. Chairman Deithloff asked for any questions of Mr. Schell or Mr. Heath. Mr. Williamson asked if they were basically appealing to adults. Mr. Heath stated that through their studies they find that it is approxi- mately a 50-50 mix (50% young adults and 50% young families) in Euless and that over half of the two-bedroom units are along the creek buffer and they are opening that up to create a fairly atmosphere. Mr. Huston asked the size of the one-bedroom apartments. Mr. Heath stated that the size is 560-900 sq. ft. Chairman Deithloff asked the approximate distance from the southern building to the first residential property. Mr. Heath stated that it was approximately 200 ft. Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Chairman Deithloff asked, from a construction standpoint, if there is a 11) barrier to keep vehicles out of the green area or buffer area. Mr. Heath stated that yes, there will be. Chairman Deithloff asked the type of construction they will use. Mr. Heath stated there would be a curb. Chairman Deithloff asked Mr. Heath to indicate the beginning and ending of the 6' high screening fence that was indicated. Mr. Heath indicated where the fence would go on the plat to the Commission members. He also stated that their plan was to put the wall up without disturbing the foliage and trees. Chairman Deithloff asked if they planned to put some sort of gym equipment in the green area. Mr. Heath stated that was anticipated, however, they would like to donate it to the city park. Chairman Deithloff asked about the rental fees for these apartments. Mr. Heath stated that the fees would run from $325-$550 per month. Mr. Huston asked if there would be only one entrance into the apartments. 41) Mr. Heath stated the only entrance would be off Hwy. 183. Mr. Heath stated that there would be a screening wall between residential and the office building. Mr. Schell stated that he understood that the screening can be varied under a PD. Mr. Flynn stated that this was correct. Under Planned Development the screening fences is a matter of discretion to be decided by the City Council . Mr. Flynn asked Mr. Schell to clarify the two substitutions he had made under the Zoning Conditions of Tract B under Building Requirements, Item #4. Mr. Flynn asked if he is substituting 80% instead of 75% as development plan reads for the minimum amount of masonry. Mr. Schell stated that was correct. Mr. Flynn asked Mr. Schell if he had understood that he was going to add to his conditions on Tract A under Site Requirements condition number 1 (C)1 by amending the development plan to read that one parking space would be provided per 300 sq. ft. Mr. Schell stated that the best usage would be for general business office space and that the zoning ordinances requires one parking space for every 300 ft. Mr. Schell pointed out that they have 230 parking spaces, whereas the requirement is only 213 parking spaces. Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Mr. Flynn further stated that a conflict still existed wherein under their Uses Permitted-Tract A, they sited Section 7-1103, paragraph 21 of the Euless Zoning Ordinance. This paragraph provides for approximately ten additional uses and Mr. Flynn stated that he needed Mr. Schell to amend either the uses back to the category of general office or bank and savings and loan type establishments , which does coincide to a 1 per 300 sq. ft. parking requirement, or substitute alternative parking ratios that coincide with those other uses, such as medical clinics, studios, etc. listed under paragraph 21 . Mr. Heath stated he would adhere to Section 7-1103, paragraph 21 and any- thing that would require 1 per 150-200 sq. ft. ratio. Mr. Flynn acknowledged that the applicant would like to leave the permitted uses as it reads in the referenced paragraph 21 and amend just the parking number, 1 (C)1 under Conditions of Tract A, to read that the development would conform to the parking ratios in Section 8 of the Euless Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Heath stated that any items such as medical , or any items that would require a ratio of less than 1 to 300 sq. ft. would not be allowed in the development. Chairman Deithloff asked for any additional proponents. There being none, he asked for any opponents. Mr. Robert Blaker, 405 Eastcliff, stated that he would prefer a lower density. ® Mr. Cecil Stevens , 1806 Kynette Drive, stated that R-5 zoning is too heavy a density for this area. He further stated that after checking with the North Texas Council of Governments, 1980 census, 41% live in single-family and 59% live in multi-family dwellings. He also stated that Wilshire Elementary is already overcrowded. Mr. Darrell Hawkins, 1808 Kynette Drive, stated that with the addition of apartments, additional police, fire and water & sewer would be needed. He further stated that after research, 80% of rape cases occur in apartments, 75% of all drug cases & burglaries occur in apartments. He also stated that he felt the city needed a master plan that would show what would suit the city as a whole. Mr. Ronnie Hicks, 1804 Kynette Drive, stated that it is 100 ft. and not 200 ft. to the nearest residence. There is only one entrance and exit, therefore, all traffic is on S.H. 157 and Hwy. 183 which is already con- gested. He believes that the traffic will be redirected onto Wilshire and Kynette. He further stated that with the last two weeks of excessive rain, the bridge on Kynette has been under water, therefore, bringing about a concern for water runoff if the apartments are built. Mr. Hicks asked that the Commission deny the zoning request, as there is already an excess of multi-family in Euless. Dean Lilley, 401 Westcliff, stated that he was in agreement with the other opponents. Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 Mr. Royce Sanders, 1812 Kynette, stated that he was in agreement with the other opponents and was also concerned about the jogging tract becoming a motorcycle track. Ms. Judy Grubbs, 1816 Kynette, stated that she was in agreement with the other opponents and felt that Euless' opportunity should be for the residents and not the developers. Ms. Phyllis Kitchen, 1802 Kynette, stated that she was in agreement with the other opponents. Mr. Ed Groeschel , 1814 Kynette, stated that he was in agreement with the other opponents. Ms. Marlene Adams , 406 Eastcliff, stated that she was also opposed to the zoning case. There being no additional opponents, Chairman Deithloff declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Huston stated that he had no quarrel with the commercial part of the development. He stated that the access to the apartments is cumbersome and with the access road to Hwy. 183 being one-way, that may cause problems getting in and out of the development. He also felt that flooding could be a problem due to the additional concrete. Mr. Huston also stated his concern about the input on the school system. He summed his remarks up 41) by stating that he would have problems with apartment units. Mrs. Runyon stated that she shared the homeowner' s feelings. Mr. Gibson stated that he felt the density was too high and is more in favor of a lower density such as R-3 zoning. Mr. Williamson stated that he agreed with a lot of the statements of the homeowners and is concerned about the high multi-family density not only here but throughout Euless. He felt that the traffic and drainage problems are a problem. He further stated that he would like to see less density. Mr. Williamson summarized his feelings by stating that he does not advocate approval of this zoning case. Chairman Deithloff stated that he felt the commercial part was fine and that he prefers all commercial versus any residential . There being no discussion, Mr. Williamson made a motion to deny Zoning Case #367. Mr. Huston seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Mrs. Runyon, Messrs , Gibson, Williamson, Huston and Deithloff Nays: None Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. C Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Planning& Zoning Commission, May 18, 1982 VI. 41) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. / • airman C