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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-06 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman Richard McNeese stated there were six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Chairman Robert McMillon John Deithioff Mike Grove Bill Twin Ron Hughes Gene Sloan Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works 1 City Engineer Kurt Kasson, Building Official Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary Cristy Reynolds,Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Timothy Welch Larry Lee Paul Johnston Barry Howard THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance wets given by Commissioner Sloan and invocation was given by Commissioner Deithioff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve the minutes of February 6, 2001, as presented. Commissioner Twin seconded the motion. The vote wets as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Grove, Hughes, Sloan and Twin Nays: None The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-12-PP— CONSIDER REMOVING Preliminary Plat FROM TABLE Vice Chairman McNeese asked for a motion to remove from table. Commissioner Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 2 March 8, 2001 Hughes made the motion to remove from table Case #00-12-PP. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Sloan and Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE#O0-12-PP—CONSIDER A Preliminary Plat Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing A. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tract 1 H1 C and a Portion of Tract 1H1 to Ross Cannon Addition, Lot 16. This property is located 101 West Euless Blvd. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this preliminary plat request. He stated the property was for a Burger icing located at S. Main Street and Highway 10, SAN corner. He stated staff recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. There were no representatives present. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if all items or reasons this case was tabled last time have been satisfied. Mr. Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer stated they have been addressed. Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve case #00-12-PP, as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Grove, and Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE#99-09-FP-CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a Final Plat changing Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Portion of Lot A into Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Lot 3. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this final plat request. He stated the property was for a dry cleaning facility located on Euless Mann Street North. He stated final public improvements have been submitted and approved by Engineering. He stated staff recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese stated this project was proposed over a year ago and had to clean things up before getting to this final plat stage. Ron Young stated it was not Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 3 March 6, 2001 necessarily cleaned up, but construction had to be completed and as-builts had to be taken care of. He stated this has been done and there is a memo to this effect. Vice Chairman McNeese asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. There were no representatives present. Commissioner Hughes asked if this plat should represent or reflect the actual traffic pattern or pavement area around the dry cleaner. He stated that the traffic pattern actually comes around the back side and makes a loop around the business. Mr. Ron Young stated this plat represents the platted fire lane. Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve case #99-09-FP, as presented. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithlofif, Hughes and Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 4 CASE #00-06-PD - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO 1461. Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development Site Plan of R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Tract 5B from CUD 754 (Community Unit Development District) zoning to PD (Planned Development for Multi family based on R-5 Multi Family High Density Dwelling District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1461. This property is located on 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese gave rules governing a public hearing. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development gave a brief overview of this planned development. He stated the applicant has applied for a specific use permit running concurrently with this planned development request, as required for all multi family projects, as well as a site plan. He stated the site is approximately 14.9 acres currently zoned R-5, which allows for 24 dwelling units per acre. He stated the applicant is requesting 15 dwelling units per acre. He stated certain aspects of the site development instigate needing a planned development(PD) those are side and front yard setbacks for multi story apartment structures, dumpster locations throughout the site, as well as 50% required direct access garages. He stated the applicant is providing several areas of carports around the site. He stated the site has a lot of topo, a lot of existing trees that the applicant is trying to maintain and preserve on the site. He stated they also have a large drainage area on the eastern portion of the site that Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 4 March 6, 2001 they are trying to preserve, they also have onsite drainage and detention in two areas. He stated there are two entrances. He stated one main entrance coming in for residents and an emergency entrance, as well as an exit for the residents. He stated staff has reviewed the case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. Mr. Paul Johnston, Fairfield Residential, 2045 N. HWY 360, Grand Prairie, Texas, stated he was representing the applicant. He stated they are familiar with the staff's report, as well as their recommendation. He stated when they approached this site they were trying to follow the existing zoning, as well as the multi family standards as closely as possible, while taking into account the natural conditions that were out at the site. He stated the existing zoning allows for 24 dwelling units per acre. He stated they are proposing a little bit under 16 dwelling units per acre. He stated they are trying to accumulate some of the density in the central and western part. He stated they are going to leave the eastern part alone, since this is where some of the more natural amenities are, some of the existing natural trees. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the Public Hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Commissioner Hughes asked how the setbacks of this property compare to the properties on the north and south side of this development. Mr. Paul Johnston stated that the property across the street was approximately 40 feet from the property line to the right-of-way line. Commissioner Hughes asked if this property was the western or eastern side of the property. Mr. Paul Johnston stated this was the western side. Commissioner Hughes stated that he was referring to the property located on the eastern side. Mr. Paul Johnston stated that the properties located to the northeast and to the south are very close and were developed prior to. Commissioner Hughes asked if this property would have any more striking or significance closer to the property. Mr. Paul Johnston presented a partial taken from an aerial photo, which showed the location of the existing buildings to the south. He stated they are right up on it. He stated it showed the property line and some parking and then the building. He stated they are closer to the road than the adjacent apartment complex He stated moving to the north/northeast on Bear Creek Parkway you can see the buildings right up to the property. Commissioner Hughes asked if they expected any permanent collection of water in the stormwater management ponds. Mr. Paul Johnston stated they do not. Commissioner Hughes asked what sort of litigation the neighbors on the north and south have to the effects of construction noise, dust and debris. He asked how they Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 5 March 6, 2001 will protect the living unit right now. Mr. Paul Johnston stated that they will follow the city code for hours of operation for construction activity. He stated they contacted the property owners to the north and south, prior to this meeting to let them know what was going on. He stated they started a dialogue with them and the property owners raised no concerns to them. Commissioner Hughes asked over what calendar of time this construction project will be developed. He asked when they expected to start the project and the expected duration of the project. Mr. Paul Johnston stated they anticipated starting the project in the fourth quarter of this year. He stated the estimated time of duration for the project to be sixteen months. Commissioner Hughes asked if they anticipated starting the fourth quarter of this year. Mr. Paul Johnston stated that at this point that is how the schedule looks. Commissioner Grove asked what the proposed rent will be. Mr. Paul Johnston stated the average rent will vary up to around $1,048.00 per month. There was discussion between Commissioner Grove, Mr. Eric Wilhite and Mr. Paul Johnston about the name Versillia and it's meaning. Commissioner Grove asked if this project had been through DRC and reviewed by Fire, Police and Engineering Departments. Mr. Eric Wilhite stated this project has been approved by DRC. He stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Sloan asked about the emergency entrance and exit for the apartment building. He asked about the proposed use of this exit. He asked if it will be used for exit only. Mr. Paul Johnston stated this will be used as an exit for the residents, however an emergency vehicle could enter or exit. Commissioner Deithloff asked if they have closed on this property yet. Mr. Paul Johnston stated they have not. Commissioner Deithloff asked if the closing was pending this planned development approval. Mr. Paul Johnston stated it is contingent upon approval. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if the owner of this project is planning to sell the development after it is completed. Mr. Paul Johnston stated he does not know. Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve case #00-06-PD, as presented. Commissioner Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. Raining and Zoning Agenda Page 6 March 6,2001 ITEM 5 CASE#00-18-SUP— HOLD PUBUC HEARING REGARDING A Specific Use Permit AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO 1462. Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on R. Crowley Survey,Abstract 312, Tract 5B, for Multi Family residential in PD zoning(Planned Development for multi-family based on R-5 Multiple Family High Density Development District.) and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1462. This property is located on 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager gave a brief overview of this case. He stated this is the same subject tract as case#00-06-PD. Vice Chairman McNeese asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. Mr. Paul Johnston stated he had no additional comments, but to reiterate his previous comments. Vice Chairman McNeese dosed the Public Hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Commissioner Tarin asked if the specific use permit was required because this is a multi family. Mr. Eric Wilhite stated the City's ordinance requires all multi family have a specific use permit Commissioner Tarin made the motion to approve case #00-18-SUP, as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithto f, Grove, and Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 6 CASE#00-18-SP—CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A Site Plan Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Multi Family/R-4 proposed to be located at R. Crowley Survey,Abstract 312, Tract 5B, on 1300 Bear Creek Parkway. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager gave a brief overview of this site Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 7 March 6, 2001 plan. He stated this is the same tract as the previous case#00-06-PD and 00-18-SUP. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Commissioner Hughes commented that the word Volume is misspelled on Sheet 1-11. Mr. Paul Johnston stated he will correct this before submitting for permanent record. Commissioner Grove made the motion to approve case #00-18-SP, as presented. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Hughes, and Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 7 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. W, J 9-3 -.Z o o/ Vice =i Rich-rd eese Date