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Home My WebLink About2010-08-03 — PLANNING AND ZONING August 3, 2010 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:34 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 Vice Chairman Andy Bearden Commissioner George Zahn Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner Troy Mennis Commissioner David Brown Chris Barker, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer .._ Mike Collins, Director of Economic Development & Administrative Services Paul Smith, Fire Marshal JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Esther Johnson, Bret Flory, Lauren Tarpley, Bill Cartmill, Nick Cartmill, Bhupinder Walia THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of June 1, 2010 Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of June 1, 2010. Vice Chairman Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Bearden, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 3, 2010 ITEM 2 CASE #10-01-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Hinson McCoy Survey, A-1073, Tract 1D2A to Bell Industrial District, Block A, Lot 5. This property is located at 3101 W. Euless Boulevard. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Laila Bharwani is the owner of an existing convenience store located at the southwest corner of Raider Drive and W Euless Boulevard (SH 10). The owner intends to renovate and expand the existing convenience store and re-brand it to a national branded retailer. The property has never been platted and recorded with Tarrant County. The property is zoned TX-10 (Texas 10 Zoning District) and is an allowed use within the district. The property will be required to dedicate right-of-way to align Raider Drive with a consistent right-of-way intended for future expansion of the road. No additional public improvements are anticipated with this development. The property owner intends to close one of the driveway accesses onto SH 10 closest to the intersection with Raider Drive. Closure of this driveway is preferable to the City of Euless and TxDOT as it will reduce the number of vehicular conflicts with traffic on the main lanes of traffic on the highway. Following approval of the preliminary plat, the applicant intends to bring forward a site plan showing the expansion of the existing convenience store and then a final plat. There were no questions among the Commission. Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #10-01-PP. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Bearden, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #10-06-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located at S H 10 Business Center Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 1363 W. Euless Boulevard. Page 2 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 3, 2010 —' Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Bret Flory is the applicant for a site plan on behalf of Fuzzy's Taco Shop requesting to open a restaurant at 1363 W. Euless Boulevard. The property contains an existing structure which has previously been operated as a restaurant. The applicant proposes to make some external site and structure modifications and to renovate the interior of the building. The building contains a 5,160 square feet, of which 2,200 square feet is to be utilized as restaurant seating space. The exterior of the building is a stone façade with painted wood porch columns and a painted roof. The applicant intends to maintain the existing stone, repaint the wood to a red color, and power wash the roof to an original metal color – thereby removing the existing copper paint. The footprint of the building will not increase. The existing patio area will be incorporated into the regular operation of the restaurant. Additional landscaping will be provided in the street yard along the frontage of the property to include trees, shrubs, and ground cover. A new sign will replace the existing monument sign which is dilapidated in nature and is difficult to see from the highway. The 35 parking spaces provided in the site plan will accommodate the 1 space per 100 square feet requirement of the Euless Unified Development Code. A 100% masonry solid waste container enclosure will be added to the site – where one was not previously provided. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representatives were available for any questions. Commissioner Mennis asked the applicant's representative if this will be a franchisee operation or a company run store. Bret Flory, 1255 W. 15th Street, Plano, Texas, stated this location will be a franchisee operation. Commissioner Portugal stated she felt this would be good for the area. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #10-06-SP. Vice Chairman Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Bearden, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) Page 3 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 3, 2010 ITEM 4 CASE #10-05-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 Glade Crossing Shopping Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R1 for a Community/Meeting Center (Assembly Use) in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 101 W. Glade Road. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Double 9 Investments represented by the applicant, Mr. Bhupinder Walia is seeking a specific use permit to allow an assembly use within an existing structure, located at 101 W Glade Road. The property is zoned C-2 commercial zoning. Double 9 Investments owns the Glade Crossing Shopping Center in which the use is sought. The 25,000 square foot building currently contains approximately 10,500 square feet of leased space including a 7-11 convenience store; an animal grooming business; donut shop and nail salon. The remaining space of approximately 14,500 square feet was previously leased to a church which has since vacated the property. The applicant intends to utilize the former church space as a business and community meeting location and as a place for social gatherings such as weddings and receptions. The organizers of these events would rent the space on an event-by-event basis. The property owner does not intend to modify the existing structure's interior. The property owner intends that no food would be prepared onsite and that all food and beverages utilized within the facility would be catered and brought into the facility from off-site. The facility will employ less than five employees full-time and will have temporary employment of up to ten employees during events and receptions. The normal operating hours of the facility will be from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Events and receptions will be able to rent the facility until midnight. The Glade Crossing Shopping Center has 185 parking spaces available, allowing enough parking for the facility as well as the occupied leased space for the rest of the center. In addition, the primary demand for the assembly facility will be after business hours or on weekends where there is less demand for parking from the other tenants of the building. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative 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 Zahn asked the applicant's representative what kind of signage would be used for this location. Bhupinder Walia, 101 W. Glade Road, Euless, Texas, stated it is still under consideration but will apply for a sign permit once a decision has been made. Page 4 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 3, 2010 —' Commissioner Zahn asked Mr. Bhupinder how they will advertise to the public. Bhupinder Walia stated it will be done through a web site, community radio, and local marketing. Commissioner Brown asked Mr. Bhupinder if there was intent to use the facility in between scheduled events. Bhupinder Walia stated it will only be used for parties, weddings, and such and that there is no intent to use the building for other purposed between scheduled events. Commissioner Brown asked if the 5 full time employees will be officed out of this space in between events. Bhupinder Walia stated that was correct. Chairman McNeese asked what the hours will be for a renter of this facility. Bhupinder Walia stated the event hours would be from approximately 9am until 11 pm or 12pm. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #10-05-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the business owner: Bhupinder Walia; 2) Tied to the business name: Double 9 Investments; and 3) Tied to the location for the period of one year to be renewed by application to the City of Euless. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Bearden, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 5 REPORTS There were no reports. Page 5of6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 3, 2010 ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. • • # 'N'L#°74••••4■- eft)/lam Cha man Neese Date Page 6 of 6