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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-21 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2000 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert McMillon at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman Robert McMillon stated that six out of seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Robert McMillon Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Gene Sloan John Deithloff Ron Hughes Bill Tarin Mike Grove Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works / City Engineer Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Gary Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer Kurt Kasson, Building Official Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Phil Parker Kenneth Farmer Sam & Doris Wade Danielle Farmer Siona & Meleana Maumalanga Darold & Kathy Monson Philip & Sandra Leighton Barbara Polk Steve McKeever Jim Jordan Charlene Keto Steve Magee THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman McMillon, and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Sloan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the minutes of November 7, 2000, with a change to Item 1; Commissioner Hughes made the motion instead of Commissioner Grove. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes, Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. C Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 2 November 21, 2000 C REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-17-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1454 Receive public input regarding a request for an extension to their Specific Use Permit, which expires in January 2001, on Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 4, Lot 9-R for a Restaurant/Bar/Billiards in C-2 zoning (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1454. This property is located at 210 S. Industrial Blvd. Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning Services Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. He stated this Specific Use Permit is currently with a six year time limit with the current owners as operators. He stated that staff recommended releasing the time frame but retaining the current owner. He stated staff recommended approval. Mr. Phil Parker, 326 Peeblebrook, Grapevine, TX, stated he was the owner of Pocket's Restaurant, and asked that the commission grant him the renewal of his SUP without the time frame stipulation due to the fact that he was trying to purchase the property and a time frame on a SUP would make it more difficult for financing. Chairman McMillon asked for proponents/opponents. There were none. Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Hughes asked if he understood that the applicant wished to not have a time limit. Mr. Parker stated that was correct. He stated the SUP would remain under his control with the operation. He stated they planned on buying the building and it will be a major investment. He stated that by them buying the building it would be a long term investment (about $700,000 to $800,000). Mr. Parker stated that with the other requirements by the City there would be plenty of control by the City, for instance, the Certificate of Occupancy. He stated they would like to be a permanent member of the City of Euless. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Parker if he had any opposition to the SUP having a stipulation placed on it that there would be a six year limit, but eliminated if the building is purchased during that time. He stated that when the closing of the purchase is complete there would no longer be a term limit. Mr. Parker stated they could live with that. He stated they hope to close on the property during the month of March 2001. Commissioner Grove stated he was in favor of the renewal of the SUP and would go Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 3 November 21, 2000 either way on the time limit as long as it stayed tied to his ownership. Chairman McMillon stated he was in favor as well. Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the recommendation of Case #00- 17-SUP with the following conditions: That the term be for six years and tied to Mr. Phil Parker, as being the current business owner by 51%, and eliminate the six year term when the property is purchased by current business owners. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes, Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE #00-04-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1453 Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of A.J. Huitt Survey, A-709, Tract 1 from R-1 zoning (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into R-1 L zoning (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1453. This property is located on FAA Boulvard and Alexander Lane. Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning Services Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. He stated this Planned Development (PD) was for 7.6 acre tract of land. Mr. Wilhite stated the developer had requested 42 lots for this subdivision. He stated staff recommended approval. Mr. Steve McKeever, 7620 West Wing Drive, Ft. Worth, Texas, stated he was the developer for this project. He stated he had a lot of interest from the homebuilding community and looked forward in proceeding with the project. Chairman McMillion asked for proponents/opponents. Ms. Doris Wade, 405 S. Pipeline Rd. and owns three properties on Atkerson Lane. She stated she would like to know the current zoning and what that would be for. Mr. Wilhite stated that currently the zoning was R-1, which would be single family and R-1L would be single family. He stated the difference would be 7500 sq. ft. lots in R-1 and 5500 sq. ft. average lot sizes in the R-1 L. He stated the significant difference would be that the lots are just a little bit smaller in a R-1L than in a R-1 zoning. Mr. Wilhite stated the R-1 L lot sizes would be the trend in the Metroplex area right now with the smart growth and limited tracts infill type sites as this site is. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 4 November 21, 2000 C Mr. Sam Wade, 405 S. Pipeline Rd., stated they owned property that backs up to the FAA Road. He asked what was going to be built on the south side of the property. Mr. Wilhite stated the development was for single family homes similar to what is already around the property. He stated they would have attached garages and no zero lot lines; there will be 5 ft. setback lines on each side and a 20 ft. setback on the front property line. Mr. Wade asked if there would be a fence around the property. Mr. Wilhite stated it was not a gated community but it would have a masonry wall along FAA Blvd. He stated Martin Lane and Huitt Lane would extend through the property to FAA Blvd. Mr. Wilhite stated the remaining property line would be fenced with a wooden fence. Mr. Jim Jordan, 409 Huntington Drive, asked if the houses would be brick and Mr. Wilhite replied yes. Mr. Jordan stated he was concerned about the traffic that may occur on Huitt Lane. Ms. Danneille Farmer, 804 Martin Lane, stated she would like to know what the proposed cost would be for the homes, and how would they affect their taxes. Ms. Meleana Maumalanga, 200 Huntington Drive, asked if she would have to move. Chairman McMillon explained to her that she is within the 200 feet of the property and the State of Texas requires the City's to notify property owners of zoning changes. He expressed to her that she did not have to move. Mr. Jim Jordan asked if the easements would be affected. Mr. Ron Young, City Engineer, stated the easements would not be affected and the developer will leave in effect each and every easement that is in place. Ms. Charlene Keto, 408 Huntington Drive stated she was not for the zoning change if it was for apartments. Chairman McMillon stated this was not for apartments and gave a brief overview, and she said she was for a single family project and apologized for being late to the meeting. Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing. Chairman McMillon stated the taxes would not be affected. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development stated the project would not have a negative effect on the surrounding property but it might raise the property value due to the fact that the property would be developed. Mr. McKeever stated the homes would sell in between $130,000 to $175,000. He stated they would build mostly two story homes. He stated the market value would go up on the homes around the property. Chairman McMillon informed the audience that the next step for the developer would be a site plan and would have to go before P&Z and City Council. He stated the Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 5 November 21, 2000 Engineering Department would review plans for drainage and not effect any adjacent homeowners with a drainage problem. He stated a review would be made of water lines and sewer lines. He stated there would be several months before he could start construction, because platting would need to be approved. Mr. McKeever stated the average lot size would 6700 sq. ft. and the construction would be expected to start during the month of December after they get all the financing in place. Commissioner Deithloff stated he was in favor of the R-1 to R-1 L zoning change. Commissioner Sloan asked when they would move dirt and how long would that last. Mr. McKeever stated hopefully in December and that phase would last about 4 months. Commissioner Sloan asked that the developer determine where the construction traffic would egress/ingress. Mr. Bass stated that could be determined as part of the motion. Commissioner Grove asked Mr. McKeever if he was the builder. Mr. McKeever informed the commission that he was not, and they had intended to sell the lots to Ryland Homes or someone of that nature. He said the homes would be like the subdivision to the south of this site and would most likely be spec homes. Commissioner Grove asked what the number of homes would be in the range of 2200- 2400 sq. ft. variety. Mr. McKeever said he would be afraid to guess, but felt the size of homes would be a variety as were the Ryland Homes subdivision off American Blvd. He stated that would be dictated by the market demand. Mr. Ned Burleson, 1914 Windlea Drive, stated he was the engineer for the project and the minimum lot size is 5072 sq. ft. and the maximum lot size is approximately 10,000 sf. ft., with the average as 6700 sq. ft. He stated some lots will be small and some large. Commissioner Hughes asked if all the lots and streets would be done at one time within the four months mentioned earlier. Mr. McKeever stated yes. Commissioner Hughes asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. McKeever stated they would start at 7:00a.m., and go until dark 8:00p.m., and five days a week. Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve the recommendation of Case #00-04- PD as presented with the stipulation that all construction traffic will access this site off of FAA Blvd. and the discrepancies on the exhibit will be discussed with city staff and corrected. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes, Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 6 November 21, 2000 C ITEM 3 CASE #00-05-ZC — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1455 Receive public input regarding a request for a Zoning Change of Edward Taylor Survey, Abst. 1550, Tracts 1 B1A, 1B2, 1B1, 1B from R-1 zoning (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into R-1L zoning (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1455. This property is located on Clairmont and Glade Rd. Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning Services gave a brief overview of this zoning change. He stated DRC recommended approval. Mr. Randy Lockhart, 1803 Cissic Lane, Grandbury, Texas, stated he was requesting 12.98 acres of land to have the zoning changed from R-1 to R-1L for a single family development. He stated he polled the neighborhood by knocking on doors along ® Clairmont Lane and Nutmeg Lane. He stated he had attempted to talk to everyone in the adjoining property. He stated he had statements from some of the property owners and distributed that to the commissioners. He stated that he had spoken with 24 people and out of those, 15 approved the zoning, 1 opposed the zoning, and 8 had no comment. He stated everyone in the Oak Hollow Addition was very vocal on leaving Kessler Drive a dead end street. He stated one homeowner called and asked for a pedestrian easement so the children can walk to and from school along Nutmeg. He stated that was provided on the site plan. He stated he would probably close on the project before he had site plan approval. Mr. Steve Magee, President of Magee, Leonard Corporation, stated they were the owners of approximately 25 acres from the corner of N. Main Street and across to almost Clairemont south of Glade Rd. He stated the zoning request was contracted with Pulte Homes. He stated that the original zoning was a jumbled mess and was rezoned as a commercial retail component and a professional office component. He stated the professional office site was under contract right now with Pulte Homes. He stated a grocery store was their plan for the remaining property outside this zoning request. He stated he was in favor of this zoning change. Mr. Darrold Monson, 2901 Clairemont Lane, stated he would like to know what the roads would be used in and out of the area. He stated he would like to know the number of housing units. He stated he would like to know if they would be stand alone homes, lots sizes, do they compare to the adjoining property, the future plans of Glade Road, and the price range of the homes. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 7 November 21, 2000 Mr. David Parsons, 2909 Lemmon Lane, stated his concerns with the additional traffic flow on Nutmeg and how would that be handled. Chairman McMillon asked the developer to address all the comments mentioned by the citizens. Mr. Ron Young gave a brief overview of the expansion on Glade Road. He stated the City of Grapevine passed a bond election that included funds for the design and construction of Glade Road. Mr. Young stated the projected time table for these activities would be within the next 3 to 4 years and the City of Grapevine expresses a desire for the City of Euless to participate in the construction of Glade Road. He stated the City of Euless has made no commitments regarding participation. He stated the City of Euless is constructing the eastbound lanes of Glade Road from SH 121 to approximately Champaign Drive. Mr. Young stated the City of Euless currently has no other planned construction activities on Glade Road. Mr. Lockhart stated the houses would start at $150,000 and not go over $200,000. Chairman McMillon stated there would not be apartments. He stated this project was for single family homes built on a smaller footprint than what is built next to this site. He stated there would be 58 units. Commissioner Hughes asked what the proximity of this property would be to the end of the runway that is going to be put on the west side of the airport and what would the decibals contour map look like. Mr. Lockhart stated he had contacted the D/FW Airport Board and had gotten a mitigation plan and there was no noise study for that runway. He stated there was a 65 decibal line that would be the mitigation area and Oak Hollow was the boundary and their site was outside that area. Commissioner Hughes asked the developer if he thought it was premature to base a housing development there knowing that there is no up to date noise projection in that area. Mr. Lockhart stated he was confident that the planes are getting quieter and the avigation easement would be on the plat and the homeowners would get that with their title commitment through the mortgage company. Mr. Lockhart stated the adjoining homeowners do not seem to have a problem with the noise because there are not many houses for sale in that area. Commissioner Hughes asked how the Nutmeg Lane connection to Clairemont Lane would be addressed concerning the cut through to Main St. or Glade Rd. and stacking up. Mr. Lockhart stated he could not address the concern because the homeowners he talked to did not state a concern to traffic on Nutmeg Ln. He stated they expressed how happy they were to see homes built instead of commercial. Commissioner Grove stated the gentleman was right about excessive traffic in that area because he travels Glade Road every morning and is one of the nice people that let them out onto Glade Rd. in the mornings. Commissioner Grove made the statement that the looser to the mitigation would be D/FW Airport because if these houses are ,r built and it comes to be that they are in the mitigation, then D/FW Airport would have to pay the mitigation dollars. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 8 November 21, 2000 C Chairman McMillon asked Mr. Magee to make a comment regarding the noise level. Mr. Magee stated that when they bought the property in 1998, the noise came from taking off or landing on the runways, and this property is to the side and not at the ends of the runway. He also stated he had heard this runway was for smaller planes. Commissioner Hughes stated he had a fundamental issue in building homes in the proximity of a runway. Chairman McMillon stated each development is different and you have to weigh the pluses and the minuses to determine what would be best. He stated that it would be years before Glade Road would be complete and this site would provide a tax base in the City of Euless. Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve the recommendation of Case #00- 05-ZC as presented and Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Sloan Nays: Commissioner Hughes The motion carried. ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. /,, Chairman McMillon Date C