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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-06 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 6, 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 June 6, 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, and Steve Ellis. 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 6:30 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 Paul Smith, Fire Marshal VISITORS: Travis Sheffield Ryan Moody Raj Patel Jim Jones Dennis Box Johnathan Kerby Salesi Fono Jonathan Hake INVOCATION Commissioner Dunckel gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 12 June 6, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 12 June 6, 2017 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 May 16, 2017. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 17- 05-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Fono has made an application on behalf of the Church of Tonga to renew the Specific Use Permit (SUP) approved by the City Council. The Specific Use Permit was issued for a place of worship and pastoral residence located at 1000 Cresthaven Drive. There were several conditions placed as part of the SUP in order for the church to be issued a Certificate of Occupancy for the site. The property consists of a wood frame structure that is used as a pastoral residence and a 2,100 square foot stucco clad structure that has been converted from a (former) commercial warehouse into a worship center and sanctuary. The conditions of the SUP established a maximum occupancy of 52 people for the worship center. There is a cultural uniqueness associated with the Church of Tonga, with visits from the church hierarchy that travel from outside of the Fort Worth area, that creates opportunities for specific events to be held at the church that will exceed the typical occupancy of 52. To accommodate these special occasions, the SUP contains a provision that would enable the City Manager to consider providing approval for up to six special events in a 12 month period of time. Favorable consideration of these requests would be based on the ability of the neighborhood to accommodate the on-street parking that would allow normal street operations that provides clear passage of emergency vehicles and enables private property owner's use of their own property without being blocked by the on-street parking. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 12 June 6, 2017 A condition of the SUP was that a cooperative parking agreement between the Church of Tonga and the property owner of 1002 Cresthaven be signed and recorded with Tarrant County allowing for members of the Church of Tonga to legally park at 1002 Cresthaven, in at least four (4) parking spaces during times of worship. The approval of this SUP would only provide entitlement to the property to be used as a place of worship. The Development Services Group has certified the application and recommends the following conditions of the Specific Use Permit: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Ofeina Lolohea and to the Rev. Salesi Fono; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Church Name: Church of Tonga; and, c. The parking of the site will show that the property will accommodate six (6) parking spaces. d. A cooperative parking agreement between the Church of Tonga and the property owner of 1002 Cresthaven be signed and recorded with Tarrant County allowing for member of the Church of Tonga to legally park at 1002 Cresthaven, in at least four (4) parking spaces during times of worship. e. The maximum occupancy of the sanctuary would be capped at fifty-two (52) persons. f. The Church of Tonga will be permitted to make application to the City Manager for up to six (6) Special Events per twelve (12) month period of time. During these Special Events it is acknowledged by the City that the six (6) permanent parking spaces will not be adequate to accommodate parking demand. In these Special Event instances, managed on-street parking may be permitted as long as the on-street parking does not interfere with normal street operation; g. The residential structure will only be used for housing of the Church pastor or caretaker or to be used for immediate pastoral care and not to be used as a rental residence or used for overnight group housing; h. 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 if the applicant wished to address the commission. The applicant, Salesi Fono of 1000 Cresthaven Drive, stated that the required cooperative parking agreement has not been signed or recorded with Tarrant County. Chairman McNeese asked Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development, how to proceed with the Specific Use Permit if the applicant is not fulfilling one of the conditions. Mr. Collins asked Mr. Fono if he still needed the amount of parking originally required for 52 people. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 12 June 6, 2017 Mr. Fono said that he wished to still have the capacity and parking availability for 52 people. Mr. Collins stated that maintaining the maximum occupancy of 52 people requires the additional parking at 1002 Cresthaven Drive as stated in the conditions of the SUP. He stated that if the applicant wanted to eliminate the requirement of the shared parking agreement, then as the ministry grows and more people come to the church, the applicant would have to be able to provide that parking somehow. If for some reason the verbal relationship with the neighbor declines and parking on that lot is no longer allowed, then it's no longer a consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council, it would be a violation of the ordinance and citations would be written for illegal parking. The cooperative parking agreement is for the applicant's protection, that moving forward, he could count on that parking. In the event the condition would be dropped, and the church members park where they are not allowed, then the city would have to enforce parking requirements. Mr. Fono requested that the commission remove the condition requiring the signed cooperative parking agreement. Mr. Collins denied the request, and stated that the requirement is established by ordinance, as the document only has meaning if it is signed and filed with Tarrant County with the deed for the property. He stated that there are 6 parking spaces on site, which would allow for 24 church members. One option would be to amend the maximum occupancy to 24, which would eliminate the need for the off-site parking agreement. Mr. Fono stated that he did not wish to lower his maximum occupancy. He requested that the City Council consider changing the ordinance to eliminate the off-site parking agreement condition. Mr. Collins stated that he does not believe that it would benefit the community as a whole to change the ordinance's requirements for parking. Commissioner Olmstead asked for clarification on the location of the neighboring property. Mr. Collins stated that the property is at 1002 Cresthaven Drive, immediately next door to the south of the church. The property owner has previously verbally indicated that he allows parking there. Chairman McNeese asked how the commission would proceed knowing that the applicant cannot meet one of the conditions. Mr. Collins stated that the commission could make a motion to remove the cooperative parking agreement condition, or motion for the conditions to remain as written. If the latter is motioned, Mr. Fono would have between now and the City Council date of June 27, 2017 to obtain the cooperative parking agreement. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 12 June 6, 2017 Commissioner Ellis requested clarification that if the commission removes condition D, no agreement is signed, and then a new property owner takes possession of the neighboring property who does not allow for parking there, that would mean the congregation is not protected and it would involve police enforcement for illegal parking. Mr. Collins stated that would be correct, and it would become a civil matter. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. With no further public input, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Chairman McNeese presented two options to the commission: recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit conditions as written, or recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit conditions with removing the condition which requires the cooperative parking agreement. Commissioner Owens stated that he was in favor of eliminating the condition. If the event arises that the additional parking is no longer available, then arrangements could be made at that time. He asked for clarification on if the condition remains, and the applicant does not fulfill it, then he would be in violation of the SUP and not be able to operate. Chairman McNeese confirmed that if the condition remains and the applicant does not obtain the cooperative parking agreement signature and have it filed with Tarrant County by the City Council date of June 27, 2017, then he would be in violation of the SUP. Mr. Collins stated that there is still the option for the applicant to lower his maximum occupancy number to 24 to match the amount of parking currently available. The current occupancy of 52 is dictated by fire code for what is allowed in the building, and then requires parking to match that occupancy. The city allows for event parking to accommodate out-of-town guests or larger special event meetings up to 6 times per year. Commissioner Owens asked the applicant if the 6 special event allowance is suitable. Mr. Fono stated that the 6 events is enough, but he still requests that his maximum capacity remains at 52 and is not reduced to 24. Vice Chairman Portugal asked if there were any other neighbors who would be willing to sign the cooperative parking agreement. Mr. Collins stated that the other parking options would have to be paved, and other neighboring properties are not. Chairman McNeese stated that he would not wish to drop the condition, as it would diminish the integrity of the process and the credibility of the Specific Use Permit. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 12 June 6, 2017 There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 17-05-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Cresthaven Addition, Lot 19, Block 1, 1000 Cresthaven Drive for a Place of Worship and Pastoral Residence Use in the Community Business District (C-2) with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead and Dunckel Nays: Commission Members Ellis and Owens Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (4-2-0) ITEM 3. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 16-06-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Patel is seeking to redevelop an existing vacant convenience store and fuel station on the northeast corner of Euless Boulevard and Wilshire Drive. Mr. Patel received approval of a site plan that contained three fuel islands. Since this approval he has not been able to secure a national branding for the store without four fuel islands. So, the applicant is requesting approval of a second amendment to the site plan to build an additional canopy and one additional fuel island. Appropriate traffic movement has been designed around the fuel islands. Landscaping has been updated to accommodate the change in the development. The previous approval for the site plan was in April 2017. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the Unified Development Code Ordinance. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 16-06-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0.466 acres of the Allen M. Downen Survey, Abstract No. 415, Tract 3G, located at 1510 W. Euless Boulevard. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 12 June 6, 2017 Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-02-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The NRP Group is an urban loft developer and management company that constructed the three hundred (300) unit Avenue 900 project within the Riverwalk Master Planned Development. The company is now seeking to develop a two hundred (200) unit, five building project that will be known as Apex Apartments. Urban lofts, without a mixed use component, are limited by the Riverwalk Planned Development ordinance to a total of five hundred (500) dwelling units for the entire master planned development The proposed project is located within the T5a sub-district. This sub-district allows for straight multi-family development to occur and is restricted by ordinance to a maximum of twenty (20) acres within the Planned Development zoning district. The proposed project represents the second phase of the urban loft development. The construction of the two hundred (200) units would complete the maximum number of straight multi-family development allowed within the Planned Development District. Site Standards - All of the proposed buildings will face onto public right-of-way, with the exception of an interior building containing the leasing office, as well as residential units. No buildings will be facing along Tuscany Trail adjacent to the single-family development to the north. There will be a new connection of Minters Chapel Road made along the eastern boundary of the property. The Apex project will be constructed on a M1 lot style which requires that each of the urban loft buildings to be constructed at a five (5') foot minimum setback to a sixteen (16') foot maximum setback distance from the property line. Buildings fronting onto Minters Chapel Road and Grange Hall Drive will meet this standard. Sidewalks will be installed on all four sides of the development. Along the northern street, Tuscany Trail, the sidewalk will be built against a retaining wall. Fencing will be located on the top of this retaining wall. Street trees will surround the property. The sidewalks and planting areas between the buildings and the streets will meet the intended street frontages requirements of the Planned Development. Parking for the development will exceed the minimum standards for the Planned Development district. Garage parking, tandem parking, covered parking and at-grade open parking will be provided through the site. Buildings - Each of the five buildings will be three (3) stories and have internally constructed stairwells and landings. Controlled access entrances to the streets will allow the buildings to have front doors to the public space and walking trails. Units will have cantilevered balconies that are not just aesthetic treatments to the front facades. The Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 12 June 6, 2017 balconies on the ends of the buildings will wrap-around, bringing the architectural elements around to the sides of the buildings. The materials utilized in the fagade meet the masonry standards of the City of Euless and the PD Ordinance. Stucco finishes will be used in the elevations and in some of the articulated balcony and entryway features. Metal awnings over some windows and the covers to the pedestrian access to the buildings will also be featured. As required in the PD Ordinance, windows are proportional to the height of the wall and have definable sills and lintels. These design elements create visual interest and ensure the window units are not simply flush-mounted with the plane of the building. The facade of the building containing the leasing office will have a greater height to the entrance to provide the project a "front door" appearance. The color scheme of the development includes brown brick tones and wood tones to give the development a warm feel which is similar in color palette to the surrounding single family development. Landscaping - Street trees will be installed along all right-of-way frontages to the project. Internal open spaces will be landscaped and additional trees planted. Staff has worked extensively with the developer to meet and exceed the standards of the Riverwalk Planned Development Ordinance. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan meets the technical requirements of the City of Euless and recommends approval of the site plan. Commissioner Dunckel asked for the minimum and maximum square footages. Ryan Moody, Director of Design for the NRP Group, stated that the smallest unit is a one bedroom apartment at 693 square feet, and the largest unit is a 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom at 1,511 square feet. There are 5 different floor plans for one bedroom apartment, 6 floor plans for two bedroom apartments, and one floor plan for a 3 bedroom apartment. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 17-02-SP for a Site Plan for Urban Loft development proposed to be located on 6.736 acres out of the Adam Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, Tracts 4131, 4C, 4E, 5A1A and 5B, 901 Grange Hall Drive. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 12 June 6, 2017 Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-05-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. D-BOX Services is a Commercial Maintenance and Property Products company that offers a wide range of products and services to commercial property managers. The company is proposing to operate their business from Euless and develop two commercial buildings. Development Types—One of the structures is 3,173 SF and will house the administrative offices. The 4,800 SF building will be used for warehousing and assembly areas for the various products delivered by the company. These products include glass masking paint, replacement precast concrete wheel stops, stair trends, waste receptacles, benches, and planters. The structures will be constructed from split-face concrete masonry units, with galvanized metal roofing. Access and parking—Access to this development will be made from S. Pipeline Road W. An emergency access, drainage and utility easement will be constructed to meet City requirements to provide access for emergency equipment. Landscaping and sidewalks — Landscaping will be provided within the street yard along S. Pipeline Road, meeting City standards. The remaining area will be turfed. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the Planned Development Ordinance as approved for the development. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve Case No. 17-05-SP for a Site Plan for commercial development proposed to be located on 1.76 acres, in J. Groves Survey, Abstract No. 599, Tracts 3K, 3K1 and 3K2, 2700 S. Pipeline Road W to be platted as Ferguson Addition, Block A, Lot 3. Commissioner Olmstead seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 of 12 June 6, 2017 ITEM 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-06-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Autozone Inc. intends to develop a 7,382 SF retail store. This site plan was originally approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in October 2015 and by the City Council in November 2015. Because of property acquisition issues, the site was not developed. Because the site plan expired, the applicant has returned with a site plan application exactly as before for consideration. This would be a second store in the City of Euless and would not replace the existing store on N. Main Street. Access — Two points of egress to the development will be established from S. Industrial Boulevard. The site will utilize a shared access drive approach on the north side of the property. This drive approach is shared with the QuikTrip at the corner. Because of the heavy traffic on S. Industrial and from the amount of vehicle trips generated by QuikTrip, Autozone will construct a mutual access easement along the front of the building. This easement will connect to the remainder lot on the south side where a second point of access from S. Industrial will be created. The site has been designed to accommodate delivery truck traffic on the site. Parking — The site contains 25 parking spaces. This exceeds the number of parking spaces required for the site. Landscaping—Landscaping will be placed primarily along the street yard and the northern area of the property. Typically, street trees are required along the street frontage. The site will have smaller ornamental trees as there are existing transmission power lines along the frontage of S. Industrial. These lines are not feasible to bury for service delivery. Exterior — The building will be constructed with a combination of stucco and split face concrete masonry units, consistent with masonry development standards of the City of Euless. The paint scheme establishes the typical branding elements for Autozone Inc. The height of the top of the building will be given some variation with the addition of a false parapet which will create some visual interest to the building instead of a singular height for the roofline. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. Commissioner Owens asked to clarify if the property is south of the QuickTrip. Mr. Cook stated that it is south of QuickTrip. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 of 12 June 6, 2017 Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 17-06-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0.762 acres of the Allen M. Downen Survey, Abstract No.415, Tract 4131131 located in the 800 Block of S. Industrial Boulevard. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 7. APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT NO. 17-04-PP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to preliminary plat 1.544 acres for the development of a retail store and a remainder lot for future development. As the time has expired for the approval of the original preliminary plat in October 2015, the applicant has brought forward a new application for the plat without making any additional modifications. The technical aspects of the subdivision, including setback distances, placement of easements, and street alignment, are in compliance with the City of Euless Unified Development Code. A mutual access easement will cross both lots 1 and 2 to allow two points of access to the proposed commercial development. The Development Services Group has reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat and has certified that it meets the technical standards of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 17-04-PP for a Preliminary Plat of 1.544 acres of the Allen M. Downen Survey, Abstract No. 415, Tract 4131131 to be platted as Autozone 6086 Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2 located in the 800 Block of S. Industrial Boulevard. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 12 of 12 June 6, 2017 Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 8. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m C air an Richard McN/e4se Date