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Home My WebLink About2000-06-20 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 20, 2000 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS Chairman Robert McMillon called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated that five members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Robert McMillon Mike Grove Richard McNeese John Deithloff Bill Tarin Gene Sloan Ron Hughes Ogden "Bo" Bass, Director of Planning and Development Gary John, Senior Civil Engineer Albert Hall, Interim Engineering Consultant Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary Kurt Kasson, Code Services Supervisor VISITORS PRESENT Leonard Patterson Laverne Hal!mon Chris Caso David Qualls Chris Smith Bobby Chowdhury Troy Fuller Tonie Ridgway Michelle Goodson Michael & Connie Bales Shirley Melson Martha Whiteley Mark & Jennifer Melson Bill & Frankie Lindsey Bruce &Amy Brainard Tony Ritter PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Commissioner Tarin led the Pledge of Allegiance and Chairman McMillon gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve the minutes as presented with one correction to page six, change "is" to "of the" in paragraph six, first line. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 20,2000 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-03-PD — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Request to change the zoning of James P. Halford Survey, A-711, Tract 3D, 3E, and 3F from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to PD (Planned Development based on C-1 Neighborhood Business District zoning with specific uses prohibited) zoning. This property is located at 403 Himes Street. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a description of the case and explained that the property was three (3) tracts. Mr. Bass stated that Ms. Shirley Melson had met with a number of the landowners and had come to some measure of negotiation on June 12, 2000. He stated that the PD was the most effective tool to request that certain uses not be permitted on this site. Mr. Bass stated staff recommended approval. Chairman McMillon entertained comments among citizens and the property owner. Mr. Troy Fuller, 1600 Laguna, Edgecliff Village in Ft. Worth, Texas, stated he was the commercial real estate broker for this property. He stated the Melson's and the citizens had met in the Fuller Room on Monday, June 12, 2000, and had resolved most of the concerns. He stated he would answer any questions that may need answered. Chairman McMillon asked if there was anyone else that would like to speak, and being none, he opened the discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Sloan stated that health related issues such as an abortion clinic, there was no way, no legal way to stop that type business. He stated that some of the business related items the homeowners were concerned about were not permitted in this area. Commissioner Hughes stated that a masonry fence be finished on both sides with what ever type business that goes in there. Commissioner McNeese stated that there were masonry fences that had gone up within the City which are not aesthetically pleasing. He stated that the owner be sensitive to the neighbors satisfaction of any masonry fence. He stated another concern was no trucks, and would that be businesses with service vehicles, a fleet of twenty or so parked on this site. Mr. Bass stated this request should be no service or business related trucks. Commissioner Tarin asked the homeowners if a business like Southwestern Bell was welcome or not. The con-census was that no trucks traveling in and out late at night. c Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 June 20,2000 Commissioner Hughes made the motion to recommend approval of Case #00-03-PD, with the following conditions: 1. With the attachment of businesses submitted by the applicant be reviewed by the City's Council and item#3— no abortion clinics be removed from list. 2. Item#5— no bail bond services be removed from list. 3. Item#13—the masonry fence be finished on both sides. 4. Item #23 be amended that trucks be restricted to no service or business related trucks. Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. Commissioner Tarin commended the participants in coming up with a plan. ITEM 2 CASE #00-03-ZC — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION Request to change the zoning of Midway Park Addition, Block 18, Lot 1, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning. This property is located at 1016 Collin Drive. Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a description of the case and explained that the property was part of the redevelopment of Harwood Road. He stated that the right-of-way was going to take away parking requirements making the shopping center below standards by code. He stated that there was a negotiation between the shopping center owner and the homeowner at 1016 Collin Drive. He stated the house would be razed and the shopping center would utilize the vacant lot for parking space. He stated a six feet masonry wall had been committed to for a buffer around the parking lot and the surrounding homes. He stated staff recommended approval. Mr. Chris Caso, 10246 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas, stated he represented Dr. Dunn. Mr. Caso stated Mr. Bass had well stated the status of this case, and that the property would be served as a parking lot and would be used primarily by the tenants. Mr. David Qualls, 118 Forest Drive, Siquin, Texas, stated his parents resided at 113 Falls Drive. He asked if this was the only area that was affected by this proposal. The commissioners replied that was correct. He stated he wanted to make sure it was not to expand the shopping center. There being no other proponents/opponents, Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 20,2000 Commissioner McNeese expressed his concerns about the masonry fence being finished on both sides and pleasing to the eye, as well as to the neighbor. Commissioner Hughes asked if there was a fairly equitable number of spaces lost and gained. Mr. Caso stated they would maximize the spaces on the design to make-up for the loss of spaces. Commissioner Hughes asked where the entrance would be to the lot. Mr. Caso stated the entrance to the lot would be off Collin Drive. Commissioner Hughes asked if the lot would be continuous across the front of the property. Mr. Caso replied yes. Commissioner McNeese made the motion to recommend approval of Case #00-03-ZC with the following condition: 1) A six feet masonry wall would be constructed along the south side of the property and delineated in the tri-party agreement between the City of Euless, Mr. Holton and Dr. Dunn, and that the masonry fence be completed on both sides, aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding neighbors; 2) A partial wing wall be on the side of Collin Drive. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #00-11-SP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Retail/Warehouse proposed to be located at Ector Gardens Addition, Block 1, Lot 5, 202 South Ector Drive. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the site plan request. He stated Pioneer Fasteners had outgrown their current facility and was requesting a 7,000 s.f. structure. He stated the facility met all requirements. He stated there was to be a masonry wall to buffer neighborhood. Mr. Bass stated staff recommended approval. Commissioner Hughes asked the expected hours of the loading zone. Mr. Leonard Patterson, Tyson Construction, stated he was the builder for the project. He stated Mr. Broadbent's operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commissioner McNeese stated he would like the masonry fence to be finished on both side. Mr. Patterson stated he did not think there would be a problem with that request. Commissioner McNeese stated there was a problem with traffic on Ector Drive and wanted the owner to be aware of excessive traffic, and the outside storage is unexceptable and be aware that someone may call the City Code Enforcement about the matter. Mr. Patterson stated the expansion would allow more room and not have outside storage. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 20,2000 Commissioner McNeese made the motion to recommend approval of Case #00-11-SP, with the following suggestion that they consider both sides of the masonry fence to be finished. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. Chairman McMillon stated there would not be a meeting on July 4, 2000. ITEM 4 REPORTS There was no report. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There was no report. There being no further business, Chairman McMillon adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M. ie 1 / /l��.� 7— 4 - 00 C airman Robert M Millon Date C