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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 18, 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 all seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Robert McMillon Richard McNeese John Deithloff Mike Grove Bill Tarin Gene Sloan Ron Hughes Ogden "Bo" Bass, Director of Planning and Development Ronald Young, Assistant Director of Public Works and City Engineer Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Gary Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary VISITORS PRESENT Naomi J. Svochak Wafter A. Elliott Jr. Nancy Hart PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Commissioner Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner McNeese gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve the minutes as presented with a correction to page two, changing his statement "City is not" to "City which are not" in paragraph six, second line. Commissioner Hughes asked to make a correction to page three, changing his motion #1 "City Council" to "City's Council" and Item 2, second paragraph, "would be raised" to "would be razed". Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes Nays: None Abstention: Deithloff, Grove The motion carried. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 18,2000 REGULAR AGENDA ® ITEM 1 CASE #99-07-PP—CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing S. Tucker Survey, Ab. 1512, Tr. 6D, and R. Crowley Survey, Ab. 312, Tr. 2 to Villages of Bear Creek, Block 2, Lots 4 and 5. This property is located on the south side of Hill Trail Drive between Fuller-Wiser Road and Bear Creek Parkway. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a description of the case and explained that the property was two (2) tracts. Mr. Bass stated the property was under current development with a Site Plan and Specific Use Permit approval. Mr. Bass stated staff recommended approval. Chairman McMillon entertained comments among the commissioners. Commissioner McNeese asked Mr. Bass if anything would be submitted to the City for the land being platted out to the City. Mr. Bass asked if he was referring to an official improvement. Mr. McNeese stated yes. Mr. Bass asked the applicant representative if a wrought iron fence would be installed. Ms. Nancy Hart stated that was correct. Mr. Bass stated the owner had graciously donated roughly 8 acres and would be delineated by a wrought iron fence. Commissioner Sloan asked that the reference to Abstract #512 on the City map be verified that it should be Abstract#312. Mr. Bass stated that was a City Staff error, and staff would verify the Abstract number. Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve Case #99-07-PP, with the verification of the Abstract number. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes, Grove, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE #00-03-UDC — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UDC AMENDMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1440 Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request for a change to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" in order to amend Article Ill, "NonConformance " Section 84-59. Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 18,2000 Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a description of the case and explained that this was a change to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 Unified Development Code (UDC) in order to amend Article 3 "Nonconformance " Section 84- 59. He stated this was an enhancement to a previous amendment to the Code of Ordinances, it specifically includes very clear language on the abatement of nonconforming structures. There being no opponents/proponents, Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing. There being no discussion among the commissioners, Chairman McMillon called for a motion. Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve Case #00-03-UDC, as presented. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes, Grove, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #00-10-SP— RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Contact Lens Facility proposed to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block E, Lots 9 and 10, 1200 Block of Westpark Way. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the site plan request. He stated this was a contact lens facility located at the International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block E, Lots 9 and 10, 1200 Block of Westpark Way. Mr. Bass stated this project meets all submission requirements and the standards of the code. He stated it was 100% sprinkled and 100% masonry. Mr. Bass stated staff recommended approval. Commissioner Hughes asked the applicant representative what would be the finish on the tilt wall. Mr. Walter Elliott, Elliott and Hughes Engineering, stated it would be like the Dr. Pepper Star Center facility. Mr. Elliott said it would be tilt wall concrete with reveals and highlighted panels, painted with a textured finish. Mr. Elliott introduced Ms. Svochak the owner, who had been doing business in the City of Euless since 1976. He stated this was an inbreed business and moving to a new location within the city. Commissioner Grove asked if the entire facade would be painted. Mr. Elliott replied the entire building would be painted. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 18,2000 Commissioner Hughes asked who owned the property to the north. Mr. Elliott stated Ms. Svochak owned it as well, but may sell in the near future. Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to recommend approval of Case #00-10-SP, as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Sloan, Tarin, Hughes, Grove, Deithloff Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 4 REPORTS There was no report. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Bass introduced Eric Wilhite as the newest member to the Planning Department. He stated Eric Wilhite is the Planning and Development Manager, and was honored to have him in the department. He stated he would be serving side by side with him during the Planning and Zoning meetings and the City Council meetings, and Mr. Wilhite would stand in his place if he was not able to be present. The Commissioners welcomed Eric Wilhite. There being no further business, Chairman McMillon adjourned the meeting at 7:22 P.M. s r o / tIL•w/ p_/ esb hairman Robert McMillon Date ;if 71■"-- ••■. C