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Home My WebLink About2011-05-17 PLANNING AND ZONING May 17, 2011 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:29 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard McNeese Commissioner George Zahn Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner David Brown Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Ron Young, Director of Public Works Paul Smith, Fire Marshal JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Chris McCowa, Aldo Salvatore, Linda Eilenfeldt, Tommy Cansler THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner Portugal and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Tompkins. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of April 5, 2011 Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of April 5, 2011. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Portugal and Tompkins Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 17, 2011 ITEM 2 CASE #11-01-RP — CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Consider a request for a Replat of Oak Hollow Addition, Block D, Lot 11 to Oak Hollow Addition, Block D, Lots 11R1 and 11R2 in order to construct a Commercial Development. This property is located at 354 E. Glade Road. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mr. Tommy N. Cansler, representing Huckins Family, LP is requesting approval of a Replat. The property is located at 354 E. Glade Road and is zoned C-2 (Community Business District). The applicant wishes to subdivide a pre-existing and developed commercial (office) property into two lots. The two lots created will contain one primary office building and will be compliant to the dimensional standards of the C-2 commercial zoning district. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Tommy Cansler, was available for any questions. There were no comments or questions among the Commission. Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve case #11-01-RP. Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Portugal and Tompkins Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #11-04-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on S H 10 Business Center, Block A, Lot 2 for Mechanical Maintenance of Limousines in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 1361 W. Euless Boulevard #202. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mr. Aldo Salvatore, representing Lone Star Limousines is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit. The property is located at 1361 W. Euless Boulevard Suite 202 and is Page 2 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 17, 2011 -- zoned C-2 (Community Business District). Lone Star Limousines currently operates a call and booking center at 1361 W Euless Blvd in order to dispatch limousine service to its clients. The vehicles dispatch from different locations within the Metroplex according to their proximity to the call. The applicant has applied for a Specific Use Permit in order to use the remainder of the leased space to maintain and perform light mechanical work on his vehicles. The location would not be used as a point of dispatch for the limousines. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Aldo Salvatore, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Portugal asked the applicant if they would be based in Euless or if this was another location for them. Aldo Salvatore, 1361 W. Euless Boulevard #202, Euless, Texas, stated they will be based in Euless at the proposed location. They would do small repairs and have about 1 to 2 town cars or SUV's. — Commissioner Portugal asked how many employees he would have. Aldo Salvatore stated they would have two, a mechanic and a vehicle cleaner. Vice Chairman Mennis asked the applicant how many vehicles he had in his fleet. Aldo Salvatore stated they have six. Vice Chairman Mennis asked if they had normal vehicles and not stretch limousines. Aldo Salvatore stated they do not have stretch limousines but use SUVs and Lincoln Continentals. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant if they would change oil or any other fluids. Aldo Salvatore stated they would not be changing any fluids. Chairman McNeese asked how long their lease was. Aldo Salvatore stated the lease is for one year. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #11-04-SUP with the following — conditions: 1) Tied to the owner of the business: Mr. Aldo Salvatore; 2) Tied to the business name: Lone Star Limousines; 3) Repair and /or maintenance on vehicles may only occur within the confines of the leased space and not external to the space; 4) Page 3 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 17, 2011 Vehicles may not be stored (other than for regular parking) exterior to the leased space; 5) The Specific Use Permit is issued for the introductory period of one year, after which a renewal of the Specific Use Permit will be required to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council; and 6) No automotive fluids are to be changed or stored on site. Vice Chairman Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Portugal and Tompkins Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #11-05-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on -- Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 1R for a Church in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 4323 W. Pipeline Road. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Pastor Christopher McCowan, representing Greater Is He Church is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit. The property is located at 4323 W. Pipeline Road and is zoned C-2 (Community Business District). Pastor McCowan has made an application on behalf of the Greater Is He Church to use a leased space within the Morrisdale Shopping Center located at 4323 W Pipeline Road. The church currently has 12 members with a potential of growing to 40 members. The leased space within the shopping center has access to approximately 14 parking spaces which would accommodate the number of parking spaces required. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Christopher McCowan, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Mennis wished Pastor Christopher growth and success. Page 4 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 17, 2011 Chairman McNeese asked the applicant if this will be a new church or a change of location. Pastor Christopher McCowan, 33 Regents Park Drive, Bedford, Texas, stated he was an Associate Pastor at another church and he decided to branch off but they are not affiliated with them. Chairman McNeese asked how large of a congregation do they expect to have. Pastor Christopher McCowan stated they expected approximately 40 people. Chairman McNeese asked how long their lease was. Pastor Christopher McCowan stated the lease is for one year. Commissioner Tompkins made a motion to approve case #11-05-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the pastor: Christopher McCowan; 2) Tied to the church name: Greater Is He Church; 3) The Specific Use Permit is issued for the introductory period of one year, after which a renewal of the Specific Use Permit will be required to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Vice Chairman Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Portugal and Tompkins Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0) ITEM 5 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development, stated there would a Specific Use Permit coming forward for the previous National Transmission on W. Airport Freeway. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. __ fo -7.. !/ Ch ,irman cNeese Date Page 5 of 5