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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-18 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 18, 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 July 18, 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: Amil Patel Tony Dinh Tyler Alley Fahim Khan Andrew Prine Tony Mahmood Tariq Jalil Matthew Parmerlee Tom Menn INVOCATION Commissioner Owens gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 9 July 18, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 July 18, 2017 Commissioner Olmstead 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 June 20, 2017. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Olmstead, Dunckel, and Ellis. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Owens Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (5-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED REPLAT NO. 17-02-RP Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to replat the above described property into two (2) single family detached dwelling lots which conform to the existing single family dwelling zoning district. The lots that will be created exceed the minimum lot size of 7,500 SF established in the R-1 zoning district. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified that the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the replat. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 17-02-RP for a Replat to be located on 0.4270 acres out of property previously platted as Alexander & Cullum Subdivision, West Y2 of Lot 25 to be replatted as Alexander & Cullum Subdivision, Lots 25-R-1 and 25-R-2. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 July 18, 2017 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 3. APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT NO. 17-05-PP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to preliminary plat the above described property for commercial development which will be in compliance with the use table of the Planned Development zoning district. The technical aspects of the subdivision, including setback distances, and placement of easements are in compliance with the City of Euless Unified Development Code. A mutual access easement will cross Lot 2 to connect to the already developed Lot 1. 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 Olmstead made a motion to approve Case No. 17-05-PP for a Preliminary Plat of 5.607 acres of the Adam Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, Tracts 1, 1B, 1A7C, and a portion of 1A7 to be platted as Cadence Capital Addition, Block A, Lots 2 and 3 located in the 900 Block of E. Harwood Road. 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 Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 16-03-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Dinh owns the property where Great Wall Express was located. The parcel was impacted by the right of way acquisition for the widening of SH 183 and the modifications to N. Main Street as it Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 July 18, 2017 intersected with W. Euless Boulevard — effectively eliminating a drive through approach to the building. The site plan intends to redevelop the site through the construction of a new 1,944 SF building with a drive-through. Access — Two points of egress to the development will be established for the site. From the north, there is a cross access easement from McDonald's and will also connect to the 7-Eleven site. This access has a drive approach onto southbound N. Main Street. The second access will be from a drive approach onto W. Euless Boulevard. Parking — The site contains nineteen (19) parking spaces. This is the number of parking spaces required for the site. Landscaping — Landscaping will be placed primarily along the street yard and the edges of the property. The applicant will also work with the TxDOT right of way to install additional landscaping along W. Euless Boulevard. There will be foundation planting around the building. Exterior — The building will be constructed with a combination of cast stone and brick masonry exterior, consistent with masonry development standards of the City of Euless. There will be architectural features of brick coursing, metal awnings and lighted sconces around the building exterior. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 16-03-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on JP Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 5, 100 W. Euless Boulevard. 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 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 16-12-SP Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 9 July 18, 2017 Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Dr. Faheem wishes to develop a 2,600 SF medical office building on Westpark Way. The property has previously been platted and abuts floodplain on the south side of the property. Access — Access to the office building is through a shared drive approach with the property to the north to Westpark Way. No additional drive approaches will be installed with this project. Parking —Twelve (12) parking spaces will be installed with the development. The parking meets the requirements of the City of Euless. Landscaping — Landscaping will introduce new oaks, elms and crepe myrtles to the site. Placement of the landscaping will be within the streetyard as required by ordinance, but will be specifically located as to not disrupt the floodplain located on the parcel. Additional shrubs and groundcover will be installed. Exterior — The new structure will be a masonry structure compliant with City of Euless standards. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 16-12-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Westpark Gardens Addition, Block 1, Lot 5AR in the 500 Block of Westpark Way. 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 Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 16-13-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Hooda owns the property developed as a 7-Eleven convenience store with gasoline sales. The right-of- way acquisition for the widening of SH 183 and the modifications to N. Main Street — removed the ability for the site to have the fuel island in its original location. The site plan Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 July 18, 2017 intends to redevelop the site through the reorienting of the fuel island to the south side of the existing 2,500 SF convenience store. Access — Two points of egress to the development will be established for the site. From the north, there is a drive approach from the new and will also connect to the 7-Eleven site. This access has a drive approach onto southbound N. Main Street. The second access will be from a drive approach onto W. Euless Boulevard. Staff has worked extensively with the applicant to design appropriate spacing on the site for fuel truck delivery and access to the fuel island / storefront. Parking —The site contains eleven (11) parking spaces and six (6) parking spaces for the fuel island. This parking meets the standards for gasoline sales use. Landscaping — Landscaping will be placed primarily along the street yard and the edges of the property. The applicant will also work with the TxDOT right of way to install additional landscaping along N. Main Street and the frontage road. Exterior — The existing building will remain with this development. The canopy on the south side of the property will be constructed according to building code requirements. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. Commissioner Olmstead asked if the applicant was present. Mr. Cook stated that the applicant was not in attendance. Commissioner Dunckel asked for the approximate location of the tanks, and clarification on the existing car wash. Mr. Cook stated that the tanks would be on the west side of the existing structure, and that the existing car wash will be utilized for parking. Vice Chairman Portugal asked how the unloading of fuel will affect traffic in the lot. Mr. Cook stated that the ingress and egress will be blocked during fuel unloading, like many similar sites in the area. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 16-13-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on JP Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 1, 105 N. Main Street. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 July 18, 2017 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 SITE PLAN NO. 17-04-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Hooda owns the property developed as a Chevron convenience store with gasoline sales. The right-of- way acquisition for the widening of SH 183 and the modifications to N. Main Street — modified the access to the site. The site plan intends to redevelop the site through the construction of a new fuel island canopy, new pavement and curbing around the front of the site and reorientation of parking on the site. Access — Two points of egress to the development will be established for the site. Originally, the access from N. Main Street was significantly wider than the standard twenty-four to forty foot drive approaches constructed with new development. The site plan proposes a forty-five (45')foot drive approach on N. Main Street. This drive approach is intended to solve several design issues from the reconstruction of N. Main Street by the Texas Department of Transportation. • First, the width is large enough to allow fuel tanker trucks to navigate the site from Fuller Drive, to the storage tanks and then exiting the site without disruption to the business. • The drive approach will avoid reconstruction of storm water structures installed by TxDOT to alleviate drainage issues at the frontage road intersection. • The drive approach will also serve as a secondary cross access to potential future development of the Starbucks to the south of the Chevron station. A cross access drive will be constructed on the south property line of Chevron to provide circulation to the south parcel. Direct access to the Starbucks site from N. Main Street has been denied as it conflicts with a right-turn only lane for traffic movement. Parking — The site contains eight (8) parking spaces in addition to the eight (8) provided as part of the fuel island. This parking meets the standards for gasoline sales use. Landscaping — Landscaping will be placed primarily along the street yard and the edges of the property. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 July 18, 2017 Exterior—The existing building will remain with this development. The canopy on the east side of the property will be constructed according to building code requirements. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. Commissioner Olmstead asked if the applicant was present, and indicated his concern about the size and ease of access and movement within the site. Mr. Cook stated that the applicant was not in attendance. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Olmstead made a motion to approve Case No. 17-04-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Fuller Addition, Lot 7R, 221 N. Main Street. 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 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-07-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Golden Chick intends to construct a 2,415 SF restaurant on N. Industrial Boulevard. Access — Access to the property is made through a cross access easement already installed on the property. There are three access points to this easement — providing management of moving traffic so as to maintain the highest efficiency of traffic on N. Industrial Boulevard. Internal movement on the site will have a drive-through lane and a pass-through lane around the north side of the building. The drive-through menu board will be facing north from the drive-through lane. This places the speaker from the board away from the homes to the east of the property. Parking — The site will have thirty-six (36) parking spaces, which meet the standards of the City. Landscaping — Due to the nature of the development, landscaping has been provided throughout the site to meet the intent of the landscaping ordinance. Many new trees will Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 July 18, 2017 be planted along the frontage and throughout the site. A landscape buffer will be provided on the interior of the six (6') masonry wall to be installed buffering the development from the existing neighborhood to the east. Shrubs and ground covers will be planted surrounding the front of the building and outdoor seating. Turf will be planted to the rear of the building. Exterior— The new building will be a masonry building with a mixture of brick and fagade stonework on three sides of the building. Metal canopies will feature over windows and doors. The lighting on the site has been evaluated to ensure that building and parking lot lighting will not intrude into adjacent properties. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 17-07-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.0 acre to be platted as Rose Addition, Block A, Lot 3, 720 N. 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 Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m P--A J1 a1 Chairma Richard McNees Date