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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-16 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES • OCTOBER 16, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Grove at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman Grove stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Grove Chairman McNeese Bill Tarin Robert McMillon John Deithloff Gene Sloan Ron Hughes Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Asst. Dir. of Public Works Mike Logan, Fire Marshal Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Steve McKeever, Delbert Stembridge Richard Ray, Pastor, Victorious Living Church and others THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Sloan and Invocation was given by Vice Chairman Grove. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Tarin made the motion to approve minutes from October 2, 2001. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Sloan The motion carried (4-0-1). C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 October 16, 2001 • REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #01-06-PP— CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing W.G. Matthews Survey Ab #1052, Tract 2B to Hodges Estates Block 1, Lots 1-4. This property is located on the N.E. corner of S. Main Street and Whitener Drive. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Preliminary Plat request. The applicant, Hodges Properties, Inc., Leon Hodges, is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for a 1.544 acre tract on the N.E. corner of S. Main Street and Whitener Drive. A previously unplatted single tract will be subdivided to create a total of four (4) lots. The application is in compliance with the City's submittal requirements and the Development Review Committee (DRC) recommends approval. There were no comments or questions from the Commission. Commissioner Deithloff made a motion to approve Case #01-06-PP. Commissioner ® Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, and Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, Sloan and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 2 CASE #01-05-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1501 Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of A.J. Huitt Survey, A-709, Tract 2M from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1501. This property is located on the east end of Koen Lane. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Planned Development request. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input regarding a request to consider#01-05-PD (Planned Development) on the A.J. Huitt Survey, A-709, Tract 2M from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 October 16, 2001 zoning to Planned Development (based on R-1 L Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1501. The applicant, Mr. Steve McKeever, is requesting a proposal to develop a 2.2 acre tract located south of F.A.A. Blvd., on the east of Koen Lane. The original submittal that the Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to consider is a Planned Development. The original zone change request would have been a Planned Development because the applicant had requested a variance from the R-1 L development standards specifically with respect to the minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet and the minimum dwelling size of 1,700. Since the original submittal, the applicant has come forward with a proposal in which each of the 8 lots does meet the minimum square footage of the lot sizes for the R-1 L zoning designation, as well as, the minimum dwelling unit size for the R-1 L zoning of 1,700. Therefore, the zone change being requested this evening would be considered by this Commission as a change from its existing R-1 to R-1 L. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant was present and to come forward for any comments. Steve McKeever, 7620 Westwind Dr., Fort Worth, TX, stated they are developing a 7.6 acre tract in Euless just north of this site. Mr. McKeever advised this 2.2 acres is adjacent to the west side of 6.6 acres which is in the City of Fort Worth and have to look at this as one solid piece. They have received final approvals from Fort Worth. Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any proponents for this case and there were none. Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any opponents for this case and to come forward for any comments. Randy Jones, 816 Atkerson, Euless, advised he resides behind proposed lot number 9 and 10. His personal desire is to leave the lot sizes as they are because this is an old established neighborhood and realizes Fort Worth is on the other side. His feels if the houses are to close together the neighborhood would not looked conformed and drive the value of the existing houses in the neighborhood down when there are houses with 7,500 square foot lots and then put smaller lots in. He is in favor of leaving the zoning R-1. Mary Ridlehuber, 818 S. Atkerson, Euless, advised she resides behind proposed lot number 11. They are the last house next to the vacant lot. She advised this property has been changed several times since they have lived there and they feel it is back to the way they like and feel that the smaller lots would cause congestion in the neighborhood. She advised they would like the present zoning to remain. Walter Ledbetter, 815 S. Atkerson, Euless, advised he resides across from the Ridlehuber's. He stated that cutting the lots down would increase parking on the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 October 16, 2001 streets. People have several vehicles parked in the street and feels that making these lot sizes smaller would increase the volume of vehicles parking in the street. He would like to see Euless keep the neighborhood consistent with the lot sizes. Tom Petrushka, 805 Koen Ln., Euless, advised he has lived in Euless for 13 years and has considered moving on two occasions and every time he has looked at other property he has decided to stay where he is presently, largely because of the size of his lot and would like the Commission to consider leaving the zoning as is. He does not have any objection to having more houses as long as they are consistent with the rest of the neighborhood. He did note concerns with the drainage ditch that separates Euless and Fort Worth and what has been proposed for that development. His greater concern is the new street coming through is going to represent a new avenue into and out of the neighborhood and there is currently a number of families on Koen with children that are used to a neighborhood that is fairly quiet. His greatest desire is to keep the existing zoning mainly for lot size and spacing. Ann Hablina, 811 S. Atkerson, Euless, advised she is new to the neighborhood and stated she would like to see the new addition kept to the same lot size because the neighborhood is very nice and it would look better with consistency. Vice Chairman Grove stated there were audience participation forms from the following ® residents: William Davis, 800 Koen Ln., Euless, is against the proposal. His comments are: I do not want all the additional traffic that would be generated if Koen is made into a through street. I am also against the lot size change that R-1 L would permit. Mr. and Mrs. Al Hammel, 804 Koen Ln., Euless, are against the proposal. Their comments are: Building homes are acceptable. Making Koen a through street is not something I wish to see developed. Mr. Thomas and Savannah Crews, 728 Koen Ln., Euless, are against the proposal. Their comments are: Add housing to dead end street of Koen Ln. do not think it would be safe for the families with children —decrease value of homes or sale of them. Another audience participation form was handed to the Recording Secretary from Katie Rhine Blankenship who did not wish to address the Commission. Her comments are: Building homes OK. Opening up not OK. Decrease property value and danger to children. Vice Chairman Grove closed the public hearing with no further opponents. Commissioner Hughes asked the applicant what the plans were in Fort Worth with the size of lots. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 October 16, 2001 CMr. McKeever stated the plans for the 6.6 acres to the east is for the drainage ditch to stay the same. They will build a bridge to carry traffic over this ditch and plans initially were to dead end that road and build a cud-de-sac. Because of police and fire protection they have asked us to go ahead and extend the road to go through the Fort Worth project to tie into F.A.A. Blvd. Most of the lots are 5,000 square foot lots in the City of Fort. Worth. They are going up a little on size in these lots. Koen Ln. will not be the only exit for this development. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. McKeever if he was stating that the houses that are on that street as it extends through are to be on the 5,000 square foot level. Mr. McKeever stated that most of them are 5,000 square foot and have some that go up to 8,000 or 9,000 foot. The developer is trying to keep the costs down and they run into problems with being able to keep the consistency with lot size with the way the land is configured. With the 2.2 acres they struggled with the way to bend the road and tie it into the other property to maintain sufficient lot sizes. Fort Worth has platted 33 lots and most of them are close to 5,000 square foot and some go up to 8,000 or 9,000 square foot. Mr. McKeever stated there were no opponents to the proposal in Fort Worth because their homes are going to range from the mid $130's to $180's. Mr. McKeever stated that even though the lots are smaller than what is behind it this would increase the property values based on the values that exist. Commissioner Hughes stated his first impression of what Mr. McKeever said is negative Cbecause of the fact he is saying that this Fort Worth area is going to be relatively smaller and distracts from the quality of Euless. Commissioner Hughes stated that there were only two lots that fall under the 7,500 square foot minimum for R-1 and asked Mr. McKeever if there was any way to make this section conform to the current R-1 requirements. Mr. McKeever stated that he was not willing to do this at this time because the whole project is very thin and if it becomes any thinner it will be harder to get any banking. Mr. McKeever stated he is trying to be sensitive to the development and community. Commissioner Hughes stated that the bridge appears to make a natural transition and if there is going to be something on the other side of this that might be some sort of a natural buffer between our side and Fort Worth side and to keep this area in compliance with our requirements and go to larger lot sizes would maintain the continuity of this side and as you transition in Fort Worth it would be whatever you think you could sell there. Commissioner Deithloff stated as it shows now he could not be in favor of this, but is in favor of taking lots 8 and 9 and maybe 10 and reconfigure them to where we could have R-1 lots in those areas. Commissioner Tarin asked Mr. McKeever that on the application the question is how would the proposed amendment promote the public welfare and encourage orderly city development and Mr. McKeever said it would decrease density and lessen impact on city services and traffic. But if you have smaller lots it seems you would have more city Cservices that you have to provide and more traffic on the side of the street. Mr. McKeever stated that through the Development Review Committee they have tried to Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 October 16, 2001 i create efficient traffic flow. If Koen Ln. is not allowed to go to F.A.A. there was concern from the police department and fire department due to the access making it tougher for them to do their job in case of an emergency. These departments preferred to have Koen Ln. go all the way through. Commissioner Tarin stated that he would also like to see the lots conform to what the ordinance is now. Commissioner Tarin stated he could not agree with the proposal. Commissioner Sloan stated that it appeared Mr. McKeever could cut down lots 11 and 12 and swing the lot lines around to increase lot 8 and 9 and asked if there was any reason why that could not be done. Mr. McKeever asked if he could refer this to his Engineer. Mr. Delbert Stembridge, Engineer, stated that this could be done and would have to change the set back lines. Vice Chairman Grove thanked Mr. McKeever for considering the City of Euless for development. He stated that we are particularly a residential development and like to see this in the city, but we can not do anything to control what the City of Fort Worth approves. The commission has heard the people say they are unhappy with the change of the lot size. The engineer has indicated that with some minor changes we might be able to keep this portion within the 7,500 square foot minimum. Vice Chairman Grove stated that he is not in favor of the proposal as it is presented. Commissioner Hughes stated he did not want to ignore the comments regarding the through street that were expressed. He stated that he walked the area and made comment on how peaceful and desirable the area was for living. He said that when there is a dead end street you would have to expect that eventually it would be going through and that he understands that not everyone likes change. But he is also sympathetic with the police and fire protection requirements for our city and feels the through street for the safety of that area would be required. Vice Chairman Grove stated there were two ways for the commission to approach this proposal. One is to ask that Mr. McKeever formally request this case be withdrawn. Or two, to table the proposal indefinitely. Mr. McKeever asked to formally withdraw case #01-05-PD. ITEM 3 CASE #01-06-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1502. ® Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of Huie Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 October 16, 2001 and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1502. This property is located between Dickey Drive and FAA Blvd. just north of Alexander Lane. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Planned Development. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input regarding a request to change the zoning of Huie Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, and Tract B- R-A, Block 2 of Oak Crest Estates to a Planned Development (based on R-1 L Single- Family Detached Dwelling Unit). The applicant, Mr. Steve McKeever, is proposing to develop an 6.618 acre tract located between Dickey Drive and F.A.A. Blvd., just north of Alexander Lane. The applicant is proposing a Planned Development (PD) zoning for 35 lots. Seven (7) of these lots, Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Block A, Lot 2 in Block B, and Lots 9, 10, and 14 in Block C, are proposed as less than 5,500 square feet. In addition, the PD zone change request is also being made in order to have a reduction in the minimum square footage of the dwelling unit size. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant to come forward for comments. Mr. Steve McKeever, 7620 Westwind Dr., Fort Worth, stated this proposal is a tract they have been working with for the past 6 months to make it economical and this is what they have come up with. With this tract being small it is very expensive to work with and this is what they have put together to make it work. Vice Chairman Grove closed the public hearing with no further proponents/opponents. Commissioner Deithloff asked if the minimum floor size of the floor area is to be 1,700 rather than 1,500. Mr. Collins stated that it meets the minimum dwelling unit size. Commissioner Hughes stated that he understands the economic pressures that Mr. McKeever stated he was under to make this proposal work and stated that he has seen more developers trying to come in under the minimum lot sizes that have been set for the City and is very disappointed. Commissioner Deithloff asked about the note on the drawing on the north boundary line and the east that says: "Proposed masonry wall." Commissioner Deithloff asked the staff what the standards were on this wall. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, stated the standards would be six foot and finished on both sides. Commissioner Sloan made a motion to approve Case #01-06-PD as presented. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff and Sloan Nays: Commissioner Hughes Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 October 16, 2001 Abstention: None The motion carried (4-1-0). ITEM 4 CASE #01-12-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 A.J. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tract 5 & 5A, for a Self Storage in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 901 W. Airport Frwy. Vice Chairman Grove stated the applicant has withdrawn this case for consideration, although the rules and procedures dictate the public hearing still be opened and closed for the commission to determine their motion. Vice Chairman Grove opened and closed the public hearing with no further proponents/opponents. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to table Case #01-12-SUP and to be rescheduled for the next scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, November 6, 2001. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, Sloan and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #01-14-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1503. Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Dorris Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, for a Church in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No.1503. This property is located on 501 N. Main Street, Suite 109. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 October 16, 2001 Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Specific Use Permit request. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input regarding a request to consider#01-14 Specific Use Permit on Dorris Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, for the Victorious Living Church. The application was received from the Victorious Living Church for a Special Use Permit to have a Church located at the Midway Crossing Shopping Center, 501 N. Main St., Suite 107. The church has a membership currently of approximately five families. The total space of the lease is approximately 2,900 square feet with a three (3) year lease. They plan to have seating to accommodate seventy (70) to one-hundred (100) people. The shopping center has allocated approximately 32 parking spaces for the church and that would be in line with the required parking ratio established by ordinance. The church's hours of operation would include Sunday morning services, as well as, Wednesday evenings. During the worship on Sunday and Wednesday they will have nursery available during that time with no other day care or any other uses planned for that site. The applicant is aware it would have been needed to been included specifically on the SUP. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant was present and to come forward for any comments. Richard Ray, 1812 Glade Rd., Colleyville, Pastor, Victorious Living Church, stated it is their desire to use and occupy that space as a church. They are a non-denominational church and believe that God has given them a vision to minister to the needs of people and in particular they desire to be in that particular area. Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any proponents and asked them to come forward. Richard Buckner, 1216 Chaseworth, Colleyville, Elder of Victorious Living Church, stated that he feels this is an ideal location for the church. He stated they have searched in several different cities and this particular place stands out. Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any opponents and seeing none closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hughes asked if there would be any restrictions for them if they needed to expand their hours and days for ministry. He would like for them to be able to expand their ministry if needed within reason. Eric Wilhite stated they would not have to require any time limit or days on the SUP unless they wish to. The reason why church's or religious facilities are required to have an SUP are so they don't become problems by over occupying the parking lot or other issues and the SUP can be used for this purpose. Commissioner Hughes asked if the applicant desired a change to make the hours more flexible or are they satisfied with what they have applied for one year. Mr. Ray stated Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 October 16, 2001 that if it comes to a time when they do run out of space they would need to be able to secure some time to start at either 8:00am or whatever. Mr. Ray asked if it would be a problem for Sunday nights. Vice Chairman Grove stated that it would not be a problem for the commission but he would need to direct that question to his landlord for his approval. Mr. Ray stated that on Sunday evenings there are no other tenants that are operating during that time. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Ray if there would be a problem or issue if the commission asked them to come back in a year to renew the SUP and at that time the commission would likely recommend the SUP be approved for greater than one year. Mr. Ray advised they would not have a problem. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve Case #01-14-SUP with the following four (4) conditions: 1) Application be valid for Pastor, Richard Ray, and the congregation name, Victorious Living Church; 2) Valid for one year and when renewed consideration be given to a longer period of time; 3) Days of services be all day Sunday, Sunday evening and Wednesday evening; 4) The nursery be operational only during worship and religious services. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: ® Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, Sloan and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 6 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 3 DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. /xf ` /7- 6 - a/ Vice Chairma'h Mike Grov Date C