HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-16 PLANNING AND ZONING
November 16, 2010
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:31 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 Monty Huffman
Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner David Brown
Commissioner George Zahn
Commissioner LuAnn Portugal
Chris Barker, Director of Planning and Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Mike Collins, Director of Economic Development & Administrative Services
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Paul Smith, Fire Marshal
JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager
Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: John Johnson, Sheldon Anderson, Bert Guidry
THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given
by Commissioner Portugal and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner
Zahn.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of November 2, 2010
Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
November 2, 2010. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn and Portugal
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 16, 2010
— ITEM 2 CASE #10-08-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 T. Jasper Survey, A-
861, Tract 5F1, 2101 W. Airport Freeway.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Sheldon Anderson,
representing DFW Gold and Silver Exchange as the applicant for a site plan on 0.803
acres located at 2101 W Airport Freeway. The property is zoned "C-2" community
business district. The applicant intends to construct a two-story structure to house retail
jewelry and precious metals sales. A previous company had begun developing the site
in 2007. A site plan was approved and site improvements including water infrastructure
and paving were installed, but not accepted by the City. The new applicant, DFW Gold
and Silver Exchange, is applying to construct a different structure than previously
approved; however the site improvements and infrastructure previously installed will
remain substantially the same. The applicant intends to construct a two-story 6,290
square foot structure and will also feature a porte cochere extension over some of the
parking immediately in front of the building. Access to the site will be made from an
existing drive (which meets City standards) from the current frontage road to Airport
Freeway. Staff has discussed with the applicant several options to reconfigure the drive
._ access once Airport Freeway is widened. Since a final design of the widening of SH 183
has yet to be determined, a future design is not able to be presented. The applicant has
designed their site to anticipate a general understanding of the future highway
expansion and has met the parking and landscaping criteria for as the property exists
today and when the future expansion of the highway is completed. The proposed
building's façade will be 100% masonry, true stucco, compliant with the standards of the
Unified Development Code.
Stephen Cook stated the applicants representatives, Sheldon Anderson and Bert
Guidry, were available for any questions.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #10-08-SP. Commissioner
Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn and Portugal
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
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'— ITEM 3 CASE #10-02-PP - CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT
Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Andrew Huitt Survey,
A-684, Tracts 5 and 5A to Euless Animal Emergency Addition, Block A,
Lots 1 and 2. This property is located in the 800 block of W. Airport
Freeway.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Euless Animal
Emergency LLC represented by Dr. John Johnson is the applicant for a preliminary plat
of 8.029 acres located on the south side of W. Airport Freeway east of S. Industrial
Boulevard. The property is currently zoned "C-2" (Community Business District) and is
undeveloped. The Comprehensive Land Development Plan identifies property within
this area to be commercially developed. The applicant intends to record a subdivision
of two lots. The eastern 1.495 acre lot (Lot 1) is intended to be developed as an animal
hospital by the applicant. The remaining lot is intended to remain undeveloped at this
time. The applicant has indicated a mutual and emergency access, drainage and utility
easement which will cross the boundary line between the two lots, providing access to
both from a single drive from the W. Airport Freeway frontage road. The access drive
will be constructed with the development of the hospital. Appropriate drainage and
utility easements have been indicated on the plat in order for the property to be
developed.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Dr. John Johnson, was available
for any questions.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve case #10-02-PP. Commissioner
Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn and Portugal
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
ITEM 4 CASE #10-05-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 Andrew Huitt Survey,
'-' A-684, portion of Tracts 5 and 5A, 833 W. Airport Freeway.
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Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Euless Animal
Emergency LLC represented by Dr. John Johnson is the applicant for a site plan to
develop an emergency animal hospital on a 1.495 acre tract located on the south side
of W. Airport Freeway east of S. Industrial Boulevard. The property is currently zoned
"C-2" (Community Business District) and is undeveloped. The Comprehensive Land
Development Plan identifies property within this area to be commercially developed.
The applicant intends to construct a 4,738 square foot animal hospital and veterinary
clinic. The structure will be constructed of 100% masonry product in accordance with
the Euless Unified Development Code. A mutual and emergency access, drainage and
utility easement will be constructed on the western side of the property to accommodate
access to the site and will be shared with the remainder lot to the east. Landscaping,
signage, solid waste container screening and parking conform to the standards of the
development code.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Dr. John Johnson, was available
for any questions.
Chairman McNeese asked if the only signage will be what is represented on the north
building elevation.
Stephen Cook stated there will also be a pole sign proposed that will be applied for
through the building department.
Commissioner Portugal stated she felt this was an excellent use for the area.
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #10-05-SP. Vice Chairman
Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn and Portugal
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (4-0-0)
ITEM 5 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
-- There were no reports.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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