HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-24 PLANNING AND ZONING
August 24, 2010
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:33 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
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: Michael Cornell, Don Dykstra, Richard Hovas, Whitney Tennison, Magen
Morton, Wayne Womack
THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given
by Commissioner Portugal and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner
Huffman.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of August 3, 2010
Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
August 3, 2010. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and
Brown
Nays: None
— Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
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ITEM 2 ELECTION OF OFFICER—VICE CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to elect Troy Mennis as Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis, and
Brown
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 3 CASE #10-06-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
International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block A, Lot 2 for a Motor
Vehicle Dealer (Internet Auto Sales) in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District)
zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This
property is located at 1401 Royal Parkway.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant,
MDSN Motors, represented by the company's owner Mr. Michael Cornell, is requesting
approval of a Specific Use Permit for an appointment based motor vehicle dealership to
be located at 1401 Royal Parkway Suite D. The subject property is currently zoned "1-2"
Heavy Industrial District. The Unified Development Code requires a motor vehicle
dealership located in 1-2 zoning district to have a Specific Use Permit and that the
minimum area devoted to the sale of new or used vehicles is not less than five (5)
acres. An exception to this minimum standard may be recommended by the P&Z and
approved by the City Council through the SUP. Mr. Cornell is proposing to occupy
approximately 2,500 sq. ft., of which 500 sqft would be used as an office and the
remainder as storage for the vehicles. MSDN Motors would intend to sell the vehicles
online and only utilize the interior leased space as storage for the vehicle inventory. No
vehicles would be stored outside of the leased space. The business would propose to
maintain on-site an average of 1 to 3 vehicles. Interested buyers would make an
appointment to view the vehicle in person that they had researched. No major
mechanical work would be performed on the premises. The owner/operator would
propose that the business would be run between the hours of 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant, Michael Cornell, was available for any questions.
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Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #10-06-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Michael Cornell; 2) Tied to the business name:
MDSN Motors, LLC.; 3) Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the
Specific Use Permit process; 4) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted
sign indicating the name of the business; 5) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles;
6) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles; and 7)
No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty (30) cumulated gallons stored within this facility.
Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, and Brown
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 4 CASE #10-01-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of
R.D. Price Survey, A-1206, Tracts 1, 1K, and 1K1 from CUD 607
(Community Unit Development 607) based on R-3 zoning to PD (Planned
Development) based on R-1L zoning and consider a recommendation
regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 2300 N. Main Street.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chris Barker, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. Tipton Engineering is the applicant on behalf of property owner, developer and
builder, Bloomfield Homes, for the rezoning of approximately 6.6 acres from the
Community Unit Development (CUD 607) zoning district to a Planned Development
zoning district for the use of developing single-family detached residential homes.
Historical Property Zoning Background:
The CUD 607 zoning district (approved in December of 1979) is based on the R-3
residential zoning district and was originally contained a much larger area, 31.66 acres,
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which included the McCormick Farm Addition to the south and east. The original CUD
had described a residential density of sixteen (16) units per acre, allowing uses
including apartments, duplexes and single family development. With the rezoning of
McCormick Farm Addition to PD 720 (approved in November of 1982) to allow
townhome structures, the original CUD 607 was, in all practical terms, invalidated since
the mix of residential densities could not be realized over the entirety of the original
zoning.
It is the intent of the property owner, developer and builder, Bloomfield Homes, to
construct twenty-seven single family detached residential homes on the 6.6 acre tract.
The property, originally the homestead of the McCormick family farm, has unique trees
and topographic features in which the developer intends to preserve through the
development process. In this regard, a Planned Development zoning district is
requested in order to provide for a variety of lot sizes and to provide exceptions from the
typical R-1 L district standards. Some of the standards requested exceed the current
minimum regulations while others (maximum building coverage) are less stringent that
the R-1L zoning.
Requested Modifications:
Standards R-1L Requested PD
— Maximum Density 4 units per acre 4.09 units per acre
Minimum Lot Size 5,500 sqft 6,300 sqft
Minimum lot width 50 ft 50 ft
Minimum living floor area 1,700 sqft 2,000 sqft
Minimum front yard (setback) 20 ft 25 ft
Minimum rear yard (setback) 15 ft 15 ft
Minimum side yard (setback) Interior 5 ft Interior 5 ft
Corner 15 ft Corner 15 ft
Maximum building coverage 50% 60%
Site Conditions and Tree Preservation:
The site, located on a rise in elevation from North Main Street eastward, is designed to
take advantage of the natural topography and many of the existing long-lived trees. A
variety of lot sizes and shapes and the internal road layout are designed to
accommodate several large oak and elm trees as well as providing enough turning
space for City of Euless emergency vehicles. The result of this design will be that
internal sidewalks in the subdivision will not be installed. External sidewalks along Mid-
Cities Boulevard and North Main Street will be maintained to connect the subdivision to
the City of Euless trail system.
_ The proposed Planned Development ordinance will also include a tree preservation
map and protection plan. The map indicates which specific trees will be protected and
preserved through the development process. The tree protection language specifies
grading, construction and development processes which will assist in the preservation
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of the trees through to the completion of the subdivision. The Development Review
Committee and staff have worked extensively with the developer and engineer to
accommodate the unique features of this site. The site will be graded and many of the
existing smaller trees will be removed in order to properly develop the site. The
provisions in the proposed ordinance and plan are intended to establish a standard of
development which will create an aesthetic neighborhood environment in one of the
more visible parcels of land within the City. If approved, the property will be required to
be preliminary and final platted through the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Chris Barker stated the applicant's representatives, Don Dykstra and Richard Hovas,
were available for any questions.
Don Dykstra, 1050 E. Highway 114 Suite 210, Southlake, Texas, stated that Bloomfield
Homes is a local builder based in Tarrant County that specializes in smaller projects.
They have been working on this project for about 6 months and appreciate the City
Manager and each department for spending time with them on the site to allow a plan to
accommodate saving the trees on the property. Don proceeded with a brief power point
presentation and showed a short video of Bloomfield Homes.
Commissioner McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Zahn stated he has visited the property (The Courtyards) off S. Pipeline
Road and feels that Bloomfield builds a good product.
Don Dykstra stated he appreciated his comment.
Commissioner Huffman asked Don Dykstra for his perspective on the market demand
based on today's economy.
Don Dykstra stated it is challenging market environment but the City of Euless attracts
demand. He feels confident about this site.
Commissioner Portugal asked staff to explain further about the visibility corner on Mid-
Cities Boulevard and Merlin Way.
Chris Barker stated there is a slight grade change and curve in the road along Mid-
Cities Boulevard that creates a visibility concern. Bloomfield Homes has agreed to help
with the visibility issue at this corner by dedicating a sight visibility easement and
lowering the grade within this easement.
Vice Chairman Mennis stated he looked at their web site and some of the other 15
communities that they currently have. The quality seems to be consistent throughout
each community. He feels this will be a good fit for that corner and the citizens will be
proud
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—' Commissioner Brown asked if the wrought iron and masonry fencing along N. Main
Street will be the only barrier between the road and the homes.
Chris Barker stated that is correct. There will be two H.O.A. lots created, each
approximately 25' wide, and the wrought iron fence and masonry columns will separate
these entry feature lots from the homes.
Don Dykstra stated the existing trees will also act as a barrier.
Chairman McNeese stated this is a special piece of property and believes this will be a
quality development.
Chairman McNeese asked Chris Barker to address for the audience the written
comments of opposition for this project.
Chris Barker stated there were approximately 235 notification sent to property owners.
There were 4 written comments received, 1 proponent and 3 opponents. Two of the
opponents stated they were in opposition because they believed the proposed zoning
would allow for commercial development. Once they understood the property was
going to be zoned for single family homes they were no longer in opposition.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #10-01-PD. Commissioner
Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, and Brown
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 5 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Chris Barker stated the developer of Ridge Crest Estates (case #10-01-PD) has agreed
to work with the Six Stones Ministry and the Euless Revitalization Program. They will
go through the 2 existing homes and remove any items that may be able to be reused
and donated. Additionally, the developer is working with the Fire Department to provide
training opportunity prior to demolition of the existing structures.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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