HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-19 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Robert McMillon at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the
Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman Robert McMillon
stated all seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are present.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Robert McMillon
Vice Chairman Richard McNeese
John Deithloff
Bill Tarin
Gene Sloan
Ron Hughes
Mike Grove
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development
Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Gary Johnson, Civil Engineer
Kurt Kasson, Building Official
Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS:
No visitors present
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance
was given by Commissioner Grove, and Invocation was given by Commissioner Tarin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner McNeese made the motion to approve the minutes of September 5,
2000, as presented. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Deithloff, Tarin, Hughes, Grove,
Sloan
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1 CASE #99-06-PP— REMOVE FROM TABLE - PRELIMINARY PLAT
Remove from table a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Edward
Taylor Survey, Ab. 1550, Tr. 1A3 to Newport Villas Addition, Block A, Lots
1-18 and Block B, Lots 1-12. This property is located to the north and
west of the intersection of Fuller-Wiser and S. H. 360.
Chairman McMillon asked for a motion to remove from table. Commissioner Hughes
made the motion to remove from table Case #99-06-PP. Commissioner McNeese
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Deithloff, Tarin, Hughes, Grove,
Sloan
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM 2 CASE #99-06-PP— CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT
Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Edward Taylor Survey,
Ab. 1550, Tr. 1A3 to Newport Villas Addition, Block A, Lots 1-18 and
Block B, Lots 1-12. This property is located to the north and west of the
intersection of Fuller-Wiser and S. H. 360.
Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the
preliminary plat request. He stated there was mention in the previous Planning and
Zoning meeting that there was discussion of moving the south wall and staff had
concerns and has had extensive discussion with the owner since then and staffs
concerns have been satisfied. He stated staff has received from the City Engineer a
letter of Acceptable Public Construction Plans. Mr. Bass stated DRC recommended
approval.
Commissioner Deithloff stated a concern with the masonry wall along the south
property line that it would be okay to zig-zag the wall in order to avoid removing trees,
and maybe the owner should entertain this thought.
Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve the preliminary plat Case #99-06-
PP as presented. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Deithloff, Tarin, Hughes, Grove,
Sloan
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Nays: None
The motion carried.
Mr. Bass informed the commissioners that they would also see a final plat submittal
when the construction is complete.
ITEM 3 CASE #00-01-RP — CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY REPLAT
Consider a request for a Preliminary Replat for the Dollar General
changing from Oak Forest Addition, Block 2, Lot 5R into Oak Forest
Addition, Block 2, Lots 5R1 and 5R2. This property is located in the 200
Block of W. Harwood Rd.
Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the
preliminary replat located near the Albertson's on Harwood Road. He stated there was
not a letter from the City Engineer concerning the construction plans and he asked the
City Engineer to address that matter. Mr. Ron Young, City Engineer, stated the
Engineering staff has reviewed the engineering plans and are satisfied, and regrets the
letter was not generated in time to be included in the packet. He stated the plans have
been reviewed and are approved. Mr. Bass stated staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the preliminary replat for Case#00-
01-RP with the following condition that a letter from the engineering staff be placed in
the file stating Acceptable Public Improvements. Commissioner McNeese seconded
the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Deithloff, Tarin, Hughes, Grove,
Sloan
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM 4 CASE #00-05-UDC — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UDC
AMENDMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR
ORDINANCE NO. 1445
Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request
by City of Euless for a change to Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified
Development Code" in order to amend UDC Section 84-106 entitled "MH
Mobile Home District".
Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the
amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 84-106 regarding the "MH
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Mobile Home District". He stated the City Attorney felt our ordinance was in jeopardy or
being challenged successfully in the courts based on our lack of compliance with the
State Law as far as the definition of Mobile Homes and Manufactured Housing. He
stated the amendment according to the attorney and staff has addressed the concerns.
He stated DRC recommended approval.
Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grove asked if this ordinance was updating the wording from "Mobile
Home" to "Manufactured Housing". Mr. Bass stated that is correct.
Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve the UDC Amendment Case #00-
05-UDC as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners McNeese, Deithloff, Tarin, Hughes, Grove,
Sloan
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM 5 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
Adjournment:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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