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Home My WebLink About2017-04-04 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 4, 2017 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 5:30 p.m. on April 4, 2017 in the Pre-Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission Members: Eric Owens, Kenny Olmstead, Ronald Dunckel, Steve Ellis, and Brad Bauer. During the Pre-Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development Update. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — PRE- COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:34 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering Tesla Worth, Administrative Secretary Don Sheffield, Building Official Paul Smith, Fire Marshal VISITORS: Fred Nehrke Jr. INVOCATION Chairman McNeese gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ellis led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 21, 2017. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 April 4, 2017 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Dunckel, Ellis, and Bauer. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Owens Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 17- 03-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Nehrke is the business owner of TLS Auto Specialist. He moved his business location on Trinity Boulevard in Fort Worth to the larger facility at 1108 Westpark Way. The existing building is approximately 5,000 square feet. The building was originally developed as a light industrial building and has been used appropriately as an auto repair service. The applicant has been made aware of the typical conditions for auto-related services Since moving to the new location, TLS Auto Specialist has not had any complaints or issues with code compliance. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: a. Tied to the business owner, Fred Nehrke Jr; and, b. Tied to the business name, Nerkwest Tool LLC dba TLS Auto Specialist; and, c. All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and maintenance operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; and, d. Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within view of the public right-of-way; and, e. All tires stored on site whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that is screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored under cover so as to not allow the collection of rainwater in the tires; and, f. The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Bumper to bumper vehicle inspections; Oil and Lube Services; Air/Cabin Filter services; fuel injection services; Fuel tank and fuel pump service repairs; Emission component service and repair; coolant system repairs; Power steering fluid services; Transmission fluid services; Brake fluid services; Tune up services; Engine diagnosis; Transmission & driveline repairs; Engine Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 April 4, 2017 Service & repairs; Front end alignment service and repairs; Steering & suspension repairs; Engine and body electrical system repairs; Brake system service and repairs; Air conditioning service and repair and Battery service and repair.Auto Services not listed here are thereby prohibited; and, g. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 17-03-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Kitty House Addition Block 2, Lot 3, 1108 Westpark Way, for Specific Service Automotive Repair in Texas Highway 10 Multi-use (TX-10)zoning district with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, Ellis, and Bauer Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE CASE NO. 17-01-UDC AND RECOMMENDED AN AMENDMENT Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The City of Euless currently has minimum standards of roof pitch throughout the zoning standards of the Unified Development Code. A roof pitch of 6:12 is required in the R-1 and R-1 L zoning districts and a pitch of 8:12 within the R-1 C zoning district. The requirement of a roof pitch within zoning is done in many different cities. The purpose of the roof pitch is to establish a standard of attractive and high quality construction of single-family homes throughout the community. The similarity of regulation creates consistency of design, which can help stabilize residential values within neighborhoods of homes similar in square footage. However, the minimum standard does limit the variety and innovation of different architectural styles. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 April 4, 2017 The proposed Unified Development Code amendment creates an exception to the minimum standard in a specific circumstance.A roof pitch minimum would not be required on single family detached dwellings located within lots of a minimum of one (1) acre in size. This could allow houses of a more modern, contemporary aesthetic to be designed and built on one acre lots (or greater) within single family detached dwelling districts. All other development standards of the zoning districts would be required to be in compliance. The size of the lot at a one acre minimum limits the number of potential locations that this exception could be utilized. These lots, where the placement of the home is central to the lot, would have greater separation distances from adjacent parcels and have less of a potential impact on those properties. Staff is recommending the following proposed amendments to the ordinance: Sec. 84-130 Exceptions to site development standards: (14) Roof Pitch exceptions. No minimum roof pitch regulation shall be required for a single family detached dwelling constructed on a parcel one (1) acre in size or greater, provided that all other district site development standards are in compliance. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the case at 6:42 p.m. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to recommend an Ordinance to amend to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" Article IV, "Zoning District Regulations", Division 3, "Exceptions to District Site Development Standards", Section 84-130, "Exceptions to District Site Development Standards", (14) "Roof Pitch Exceptions", by providing exceptions for minimum roof pitch standards. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, Ellis, and Bauer. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 April 4, 2017 rr... a C irm n Richard Mc ese Date