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Home My WebLink About2001-04-17 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert McMillon at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman Robert McMilton stated there were six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Robert McMillan Mike Grove Vice Chairman Richard McNeese John Deithlof# Gene Sloan Bill Tarin Ron Hughes Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young,Assistant Director of Public Works! City Engineer Kurt'Casson, Building Official Cristy Reynolds, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Lou Baum, Main Street Coordinator Tom Hoover, Hoover/Klein Group, Inc., Euless, Texas Brian Cotter, Representative for Shady Grove Car Wash John Wallace, Shady Grove Car Wash Owner THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Twin and Invocation was given by Chairman McMilton_ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the minutes of April 3, 2001, with the following changes: page 7, paragraph 2 change the phrase It would be unpleasing sights' to It would be an unpleasing sight"; page 8, and of paragraph 2 strike the word "vent"; page 11, add Commissioner Deithloff to the vote under`Ayes°. Vice Chairman McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithioff, Hughes, Tarin and Sloan Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 17,2001 ITEM 1 CASE #01-01-SP -CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for retail proposed to be located at Samuel Tucker Survery, A-1512, Tracts 4B & 6C, on 801 E. Mid-Cities Blvd. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief overview of this Site Plan. He stated this Site Plan was for a proposed car wash located at Bear Creek Parkway and Mid-Cities Blvd. He stated the property located to the east, west and north is zoned C-2. He stated the properties located to the south on the east and west sides of Bear Creek Parkway are existing apartment complexes. He stated the DRC had reviewed the project and staff recommends approval. Chairman McMillon stated staff had discussed this site plan in the pre-session and staff had addressed all questions and concerns. Commissioner Sloan made the motion to approve Case #01-01-SP, as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMilion, Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Sloan, Hughes, Twin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE #01-02-SUP - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Samuel Tucker Survey, A-1512, Tracts 4B & 6C, for a retail in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. This property is located on 801 E. Mid-Cities Blvd. Chairman McMillon covered rules governing a public hearing. Chairman McMillon opened the public hearing. Mr. Mike Collins, Planning and Development Director gave a brief overview of this request for a Specific Use Permit Chairman McMillon asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. Mr. Brian Cotter, Fuller Cotter Assoc., Inc. 1805C W. Park Road, Arlington, Texas stated phase 1 consisted of an SUP for a cleaner's plant and about 2,000 square foot of retail, and Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 17,2001 3,000 square foot of cleaners. He stated they landscaped along the frontage for phase 1 and have added additional landscape materials to soften the look of the car wash. He stated they added three Crepe Myrtles and three Red Oaks, with ground cover material below. He stated they have met all of staff requirements, as far as pitch roof and things of that nature. He stated they have complied with the city on signage requirements. He stated the signage follows the form of the existing signage of entry signs for other Bear Creek area projects in the city. Chairman McMillon closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present Commissioner Tarin asked about chemical products to be used at the car wash, any possible contaminants and their effects on the soil. Mr. Brian Cotter stated the car wash and all washing activities are picked up in drains that go into a sand trap, which is emptied periodically. Commissioner Tarin asked if this water would end up in other soil down the road. Mr. Brian Cotter stated it was in a concrete enclosure. Chairman McMIil n asked if these contents were burned. Mr. Brian Cotter stated each bay sloped down to the middle, so that all voter goes into a drain, which goes into a sandtrap located under the car wash. He stated the water has to be cleaned before it can flow out again and can not even be discharged into the city sewer system. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if the owner of this project is Shady Grove, Inc. and the operator being the same. Mr. Brian Cotter stated yes, the owner and operator are the same. Commissioner Hughes asked about the sound abatement of the vacuums. Mr. John Wallace, 1910 Surry Oaks, Arlington, Texas identified himself as the owner of the car wash. He stated the motors are mounted on top of the canisters under the domes of the vacuum. He stated at his current car wash he has placed foam sound proofing around (the top of the dome). He stated he currently has four vacuums located about 20 yards away from an apartment complex. He stated he has had no complaints about the sound of the vacuums. He stated he takes into consideration the surrounding area and tries to soundproof as much as possible. Commissioner Hughes asked if the area including the previously approved cleaners and retail sites would be developed at one time. He asked if this would be one common project or if the car wash and business establishments would be deve loped separately. Mr. John Wallace stated this is a common project. He stated he hopes to have the submission of building plans for phase 1, which was approved in January, turned in this week. He stated if P & Z approves tonight and City Council approves next week, the car wash plans will be submitted that week also. He stated they hope to start both projects at the same time. Commissioner Hughes stated it is common practice on Specific Use Permits to limit the time period to a specified period, such as three years in order to assure the owner/operator establishes a good reputation as a good neighbor. He asked Mr. Wallace if he would agree to a three year period. Mr. John Wallace stated he would Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 17, 2001 not have a problem with this. He stated at the current time he has a three year SUP permit on the dry cleaners and would like to add five years onto this if he can. Commissioner Deithloff stated this SUP needs to be tied into a time period, such as three years or five years. He stated a condition could be that if the property changes ownership, the SUP would have to be reapplied for. Commissioner Hughes asked if the construction had started on the dry cleaners. He stated it could be issued concurrently with this application. Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case # 01-02-SUP, with the following conditions: 1) be specifically tied to the developer Shady Grove Car Wash, Inc. 2) be tied to the owner John and Joyce Wallace and any change of either of these two parties would require a new application for SUP 3) SUP be issued for a period of three years. Vice Chairman McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Sloan, Hughes and Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #01-03-CC —CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING FROM APRIL 3, 2001 PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Consider an ordinance adding a new Section 84-117 to Article IV"Zoning District Regulations" of Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" establishing additional sign regulations for Euless Main Street Chairman McMillon stated this case was tabled at the April 3, 2001 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Chairman McMillon asked for a motion to remove this case from the table. Vice Chairman McNeese motioned to remove Case#01-03-CC from the table. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillon, Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Sloan, 1 ma Hughes, and Tarin Nays: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 April 17,2001 The motion carried. Chairman McMillan opened the public hearing. Chairman McMillan closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Chairman McMillan stated staff reviewed this case at the last meeting and questions arose about the ordinance that was presented. He stated the Planning &Zoning Commission asked staff to take the comments of the Commissioners back and try to rework the ordinance to be easier for residents and property owners to interpret the requirements of this change and to make sure that the ordinance encompasses the entire Main Street area. Chairman McMillan asked for questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Hughes commented on a typo located on page 4, paragraph g, the word beams is misspelled. He stated under paragraph j, 4' height needs to be changed to 8' to be consistent with another ordinance. Vice Chairman McNeese motioned to approve Case#01-03-CC, with the aforementioned corrections. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McMillan, Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithioff, Sloan, Hughes, and Tarin Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Ui<1, 6d'4 A ,r.� S- / 2 me Chairman Robert McMillan Date