HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 18, 2000
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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