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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-06 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman McNeese stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman McNeese Gene Sloan Vice Chairman Grove Robert McMillon Bill Tarin John Deithloff Ron Hughes Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Asst. Dir. of Public Works Don Wilson, Deputy Fire Chief Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Victor Blood Scott McGaha Paul Johnston, Fairfield Residential Larry Lee, Fairfield Residential Thomas Stewart, Connell Companies Gil Lara, Assured Self Storage Walter Nelson and others listed in visitor register THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Commissioner Tarin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve minutes from October 16, 2001. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: Chairman McNeese and Commissioner McMillon The motion carried (4-0-2). C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 November 6, 2001 C REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #01-09-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 in the Cedar Hill Estates, Block 1, Lot 22 changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to PD (Planned Development for Dental Laboratory Office) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 700 S. Main St. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager gave a brief overview of the Planned Development request. Case #01-09-PD is to receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development in the Cedar Hill Estates, Block 1, Lot 22, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for dental laboratory office) zoning and consider a recommendation ® regarding an ordinance. The property is located at 700 S. Main St. The property is currently being used as a Dance Studio at the intersection of S. Main St. and Hollywood Blvd. The applicant, who is a current business owner within the City of Euless, is currently leasing a space on N. Main St. He wishes to purchase this property and renovate the existing structure in order to move his business here. The business is primarily involved in the manufacturing of dental appliances such as dentures and retainers. The applicant also needs to make an office space for his employees. They propose to do additional landscaping and sidewalks along S. Main St. and closing the open parking area facing S. Main St. They propose their hours of operation will be significantly less than the Dance Studio has now. Staff recommends approval of this application. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for any comments. Victor Blood, Architect, representing Precision Orthodontics, stated that Mr. McGaha has operated a business in Euless for 15 years and has an interest in staying in this area. He is interested in owning his own building, needs to expand, and this is why he is looking at this property. They are proposing to remodel the outside finish of the building. One consideration, in the process of pricing the screen fence on the West side, all of the contractors have noted that there are seven trees at the property line that range from six inches to twelve inches in size. They all have stated that building a masonry fence with a footing or even a precast fence where they would have to bring in Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 November 6, 2001 heavy equipment would negatively impact those trees. We would like for the commission to consider a modification to the conditions to allow a six or eight foot wood fence at that location and the owner stated he would maintain the fence. A masonry fence would still be built from those fences to the building to close in the rear area. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents for this case and there were none. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any opponents for this case and to come forward for any comments. Roy Montgomery, 106 Hollywood Blvd., Euless, TX, stated he was more interested in the aesthetics than being opposed to the proposal. He stated that he would like to see the building look more aesthetically pleasing to fit in with the neighborhood. He stated that he did not want to see a driveway on the Hollywood side of the property due to the traffic problems the dance studio caused. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no further opponents. Commissioner McMillon asked the applicant about the request for exemption to the masonry fence to put up a wood fence and if they would consider using metal poles. Victor Blood stated that if they put in a precast fence they would have to put in a 2-3 foot square footing which would impact the trees. If they put in a wood fence they would use metal poles. Commissioner Deithloff stated that he understands that the dance studio created a large amount of traffic flow and asked the applicant what the anticipated traffic flow of the proposed new use would be. Victor Blood stated that the operation would have ten vehicles that would be coming in the morning and basically staying there. There are delivery vehicles that would be making deliveries twice daily. Commissioner Grove asked for more clarification on the remodeling of the exterior of the building. Victor Blood stated they will be using texture and paint, with a subtle moss green color. There will also be no signage. Primary landscaping will be in the front along Main St. and will be putting in a walk that will be textured concrete that will look like brick or brick depending on the price. The purpose of this will be for drainage. There are three trees, shrubs and ground cover. There will be additional shrubs and ground cover on the other side of the driveway. Commissioner Hughes asked about the times and how often the couriers will be coming to this location. Scott McGaha, Precision Orthodontics, stated there are two couriers they employ services from. They come at approx. 6:30am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Chairman McNeese stated that he has had two problems with this property in the past. One is being the color, and two the property not being maintained. Chairman McNeese stated that he is pleased with the proposal of the texture on the building and the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 November 6, 2001 landscaping. Chairman McNeese stated that he would agree to the wood fence with metal poles as long as it is maintained and would prefer to have an eight-foot fence versus six foot. Commissioner Hughes asked the applicant if there has been any discussion with the adjacent property owner on the fence. Scott McGaha stated that he has not spoken with the property owner but will speak with him. Chairman McNeese stated that after Mr. McGaha speaks with the property owner and the property owner would prefer a six-foot fence, then he would be in agreement with a six-foot fence with metal post. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve Case #01-09-PD as presented with an exception. An allowance be made for the replacement of the western fence to be wood with the height of the fence to be negotiated between the owner and adjacent property owner and the wood fence be supported with metal post and concrete footings. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, and Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, McMillon and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 2 CASE #01-07-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. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5 from R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC), and Tract 5B from PD 1461 (Planned Development No 1461) zoning to a PD (Planned Development) based on R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on Bear Creek Pkwy and SH 360. 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 for a Planned Development of R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5, from R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) and Tract 5B from PD 1461 (Planned Development No 1461) zoning to a PD (Planned Development) based on R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an ordinance. This Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 November 6, 2001 property is located on Bear Creek Parkway and SH 360, North of Harwood and South of Ash Ln. The project is a total of twenty-eight (28) acres. The applicant is requesting an apartment community with a total of 436 units. Going around the perimeter of the Site Plan starting on Bear Creek Pkwy. on the Southwest corner, there would be a primary entryway off of Bear Creek Parkway with denied access entry gated typical from what we see of these types of apartment complexes. There will be perimeter fencing surrounding the entire project principally of wrought iron with masonry columns. On the northwest portion of that western tract, off of Bear Creek Pkwy there would be an emergency access entryway and an exit only for the residents. On the southeast corner of the project going southbound on SH 360 frontage road would be the primary entryway into that portion of the complex where the primary office and clubhouse would be located. On the northeast corner there would be an emergency access and exit only. There would be perimeter fencing constructed primarily of wrought iron fencing with masonry columns. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant was present and to come forward for any comments. Paul Johnston, Fairfield Residential, 2045 N. Hwy 360, Grand Prairie, Tx, addressed to the Commission that the property on the West side was brought to the Commission several months ago and since that time has been able to acquire thirteen (13) acres to the east of this project. They are taking the same approach as they did with the west side for the Planned Development. They went to fewer units and larger landscape areas. On the west side they have provided four times the open space that is required. On the east side they are providing more than three times the open space that is required. The reduction in units on the west side was 125, and approximately four on the east. The small building on the northeast side of the property has been shifted beyond the set back line in order to save three trees. These trees are not trophy trees but as a little cluster they were trying to save them. If it would please the commission, they would agree to shift that building back. And, if staff determines after a field visit that these are trees that would need to be replaced they would replace those on a per caliper inch to replace that loss up along SH 360 with new trees from the approved tree list. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents or opponents and there were none. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hughes asked the applicant if anything has to be done extraordinary to provide the deceleration lane on SH 360 for the eastern side. Paul Johnston stated they would have to get Engineering plans approval and would also have to obtain an encroachment permit from TXDOT. They have looked into the future plans for SH 360 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 November 6, 2001 and can accommodate for the widening. They would be responsible for the ROW dedication. Commissioner Deithloff made a motion to approve case #01-07-PD with the amendment of increasing the front set back of building 9. Commissioner McMillon seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners McMillon, Tarin, Deithloff and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #01-13-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 R. ® Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5, for a Multi-Family Dwelling in R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 units/AC) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on Bear Creek Pkwy and SH 360. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the request for a Specific Use Permit. This request is receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5, for a Multi-family Dwelling in R-4 (Multi-family Medium Density Dwelling District 16 Units/AC) zoning and Tract 5B zoning and consider recommendation regarding an ordinance. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to come forward for comments. The applicant had no additional comments for this case. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no proponents/opponents. Commissioner Grove asked the applicant if there was anything they could do different with the color to differentiate from the other complexes. Mr. Johnston stated they would be making some slight differences with types of trimmings and colors. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 November 6, 2001 Chairman McNeese stated that whatever requirements they recommended and approved on the first SUP on the western tract should be the same conditions on the new SUP. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve Case #01-13-SUP with the following conditions: 1) applicant work with City staff to determine appropriate amount and type of masonry accent material to be used on the facades of the buildings; and 2) subject to previous Specific Use Permit. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff and McMillon and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #01-09-SP —CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Multifamily proposed to be located at R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5, on Bear Creek Pkwy and S/B Hwy. 360. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief over of the request for a Site Plan. This request is to consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Multi-family proposed to be located at R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Portion of Tract 5 and Tract 5B on Bear Creek Parkway and S/B SH 360. Commissioner McMillon made a motion to approve Case #01-09-SP with the understanding that 37 carports that are mentioned in the summary of the subject are no longer to remain in this Site Plan. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, McMillon and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 November 6, 2001 C ITEM 5 CASE #01-03-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 Samuel Tucker Survey, A-1512, Portion of 4B & 6C from CUD (Community Unit Development District) zoning to PD (Planned Development District C-2, for self-storage facility with care taker quarters) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on North side of Mid-Cities and 550 feet east of Fuller Wiser. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager gave a brief overview of the Planned Development request. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of Samuel Tucker Survey, A- 1512, portion of 4B & 6C from CUD (Community Unit Development District) zoning to PD (Planned Development C-2, for self-storage facility with care taker quarters) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an ordinance. This property is located on the north side of Mid-Cities, approximately 550 feet east of Fuller Wiser. The self- storage facility primary entrance will be on a joint access next to the Day Care and there will also be an entrance only off of Mid-Cities. Staff recommends approval. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant was present and to come forward for any comments. Thomas Stewart, Dallas, Tx, Connell Construction Co., stated he is here to seek a Planned Development C-2 in lew of the CUD for a self-storage facility. The land is approximately 4.4 acres and they are proposing 584 units of self-storage and in that there would be 229 climate controls and 355 non-climate controls. There would be approximately 70,000 plus of gross square footage. There will be 65 spaces of parking, 3 for handicap and 13 RV storage-parking spaces. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no proponents/opponents. Commissioner Deithloff stated the storage of the larger vehicles needs to have a restriction that no repair or mechanical types take place on site. Mr. Stewart stated that the Developer has agreed to put this stipulation into his lease agreement. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve Case #01-03-PD with the agreement the applicant will have the lease agreement include a stipulation that prohibits major Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 November 6, 2001 repair or inoperable vehicles stored at that location. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Deithloff, McMillon and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 6 CASE #01-11-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 Samual Tucker Survey, Abstract#1512, Portion of 4B & 6C, for a self storage facility in C.U.D. (Community Unit Development District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on North side of Mid-Cities Blvd. and 550 feet East of Fuller Wiser Road. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview for a Specific Use Permit request. This request is to receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Permit on Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Portion of 4B & 6C, for a self-storage facility in CUD (Community Unit Development District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an ordinance. As required by the Unified Development Code, Table 4-A, Permitted Primary Uses, a Specific Use Permit is required for self-storage facilities located in C-2 (Community Business District). Staff has reviewed and recommends approval. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to come forward for comments. The applicant had no additional comments for this case. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no proponents/opponents. Commissioner Hughes stated he understood there was no issue from the Fire Department or Police Department on the layout of this plan. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #01-11-SUP as presented. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 November 6, 2001 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners McMillon, Tarin, Deithloff and Hughes. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 7 CASE #01-08-SP —CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for self storage facility proposed to be located at Samual Tucker Survey, Abstract #1512, Portion of 4B & 6C, on North Side of Mid-Cities and 550 feet East of Fuller Wiser Road. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the Site Plan request. This request is to consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for self-storage facility proposed-to be located at Samuel Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Portion of 4B & 6C, on north side of Mid-Cities and 550 feet east of Fuller Wiser Rd. There were no comments from the commission. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #01-08-SP as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners McMillon, Tarin, Deithloff and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 8 CASE #01-04-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 A.J. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tract 5 & 5A, for a Self-Storage in C2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 901 W. Airport Frwy. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Planned Development request. This request is to receive public input regarding a Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 November 6, 2001 request for a Planned Development of A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 5 & 5A, for a self-storage facility in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an ordinance. The applicant is requesting to develop a self- storage facility with an on-site manager on seven (7) acres. The property is located along the E/B Airport Frwy. frontage road. Home Depot is located along the west and Furr's Cafeteria to the east. On the frontage is proposed 1.25 acres to be utilized as a restaurant/retail pad and there may be some issues to accommodate a hammerhead for denied access and what impact this would have on the 1.25 acres. The primary entry into the self-storage would be off of the E/B Airport Frwy. frontage road with an emergency access off of Villa Dr. located to the south and Hwy 157 is located to the west. The total storage area within the facility would accommodate approximately 94,600 square feet that would be contained within seventeen (17) buildings that would vary in size from 3,250 to 6,300 square feet. All buildings would be constructed of 100% masonry. The interior buildings would contain dual sided garages for each unit. The perimeter fencing is proposed as six foot (6')wrought iron fencing, with masonry columns located every twenty feet (20'). There is specific detail provided in the elevation drawings that indicate the color of the CMU split-faced masonry product to be utilized on the interior buildings. The office/manager's apartment will contain both split faced CMU and brick, lok seam metal roof, as well as increased landscaping, to achieve an enhanced appearance for the entry. ® Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant was present and to come forward for any comments. Gil Lara, 5333 S. Collins, Arlington, Tx., representing Assured Self Storage, stated they have developed twelve (12) facilities in Texas. He lives and operates the facility at 5333 S. Collins, Arlington, Tx. The 250-foot frontage has been a limiting factor in the development. He feels this is an economical feasible development. He feels that they left a large enough site to develop a restaurant. There is a large landscaping plan with trees, grass and additional shrubs. There will be a detention pond the engineer will address in regards to any drainage issues. They have met with the Fire Department and can provide the denied access as part of the mutual easement so that it will be a permanent design and an acceptable solution to the Fire Department. In their lease it states that the storage of welding, flammables, explosives or other inherited dangerous materials is prohibited. Mr. Collins stated that the intent of the denied access is that if you are denied access you would have the ability to exit the facility without having to back up. Or, if emergency equipment were to enter off of this area would need to have room to be able to get out. A hammerhead would enable emergency vehicle accessibility to get out of this area. Walter Nelson, 1812 Karla Ave., Arlington, Texas, stated there would be some sort of landscape strip along the back of the restaurant pad with a parking space aisle coming back after that and then a driveway. What they intend to do is to come into the area of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 12 November 6, 2001 the driveway and put in a hammerhead with an easement. This will result in a decrease of landscaping on the side of the hammerhead but will be unseen from the frontage road with bushes and shrubs around it. Don Wilson, Deputy Fire Chief, stated he had no other comments on the denied access except that it would be beneficial not only to emergency vehicles but also to the customers. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no proponents/opponents. Commissioner Hughes addressed to the Developer that he saw the site before they went in and did any preliminary work. There were many trees cut down and was wanting to know since they have changed their site plan, knowing there was no assurance the plan would be approved, why they cleared these trees. Mr. Lara stated it was a mistake on their part. Mr. Lara stated they have been able to save all the mature trees and there are still many trees at this location. Commissioner Hughes asked if the water collection has been designed. Mr. Lara stated that it has not at this time. Commissioner Hughes asked if this property was ever part of an additional property in the southern area. Mr. Lara stated that it did not. Vice Chairman Grove asked staff to confirm if both pole sign and monument signs were not permitted per UDC. Mr. Collins stated that was correct. Vice Chairman Grove asked Don Wilson, Deputy Fire Chief, if he was comfortable with the interior layout of the fire lanes and the widths. Mr. Wilson stated that with the length of the buildings and hose they carry they have enough hose lines to reach the center points and past. It is the same as working in an apartment complex and they can work with this. Vice Chairman Grove asked if anyone knew what the proposed material was for the roofing. Mr. Collins stated that it was metal roofing. Mr. Wilson stated this roofing material would not be a problem for the Fire Department. Commissioner Tarin stated he understood the Developer and owner will be willing to include the hammerhead and asked if they were asking the commission to approve this case subject to the hammerhead and go to City Council. Or, have them redesign this and come back to the commission before it is approved. Mr. Collins stated that it is achievable without resulting in any major revisions. It just needs to be completed and reflected on the materials that go before Council. Staffs recommendation would be the Commission allow the applicant to make the resubmital with the intent and let the project go forward. C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 13 November 6, 2001 Commissioner McMillon stated his main concern was the Fire Department's concern on how they would be able to get their trucks in and out and this has been addressed. Also, it appears the Developer has made many concessions that the staff has asked for. Commissioner McMillon stated he knew there were some major concerns at one time about it not being all masonry and the size of the restaurant pad was limited. With the concessions the Developer has made and the willingness to work with the Fire Department, and he can support the project. Chairman McNeese stated he does not believe this project is the best use for the land. Chairman McNeese stated he does not feel the proposed use as located and configured will contribute to or promote the general welfare and convenience of the City. The design, location and arrangement of all public and private streets, driveway, parking spaces, entrances and exits shall not provide for a safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments. Chairman McNeese stated that he could not support this project. Commissioner Hughes commented that it looked like we are trying to force that solution to the fire concern. It does look like a dangerous area if there was any kind of congestion or event that prohibited or prevented the successful turn around of a vehicle, and could jeopardize not only this development but the adjacent property. Vice Chairman Grove stated that he recognized that the interior of this property and the limited frontage makes it a very difficult piece of property to develop. There are obviously a few matters that need to be worked out with the two signs and a solution to the hammerhead. In general, he was concerned with the emergency vehicles being able to get through the property with the limited clearance but sees that the Fire Department does not have any problem with these issues. Vice Chairman Grove also wanted to state that he was not favorable with the way the property was handled before any plans were brought forth to the City for development. Commissioner Deithloff stated he did not see a problem with this project. He stated there were no other good possible uses for this property due to the lack of exposure for any retail and you would not be able to put any residential dwellings at this location. The self-storage seems to be the most viable use at this location and is in favor of the project. Commissioner Deithloff made a motion to approve case #01-04-PD with the Developer working with the Fire Department on the hammerhead and giving the Developer the option to choose only one type of signage. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion with the stipulations. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners McMillon, Tarin and Deithloff Nays: Chairman McNeese and Commissioner Hughes Abstention: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 14 November 6, 2001 C The motion carried (4-2-0) ITEM 9 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. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Specific Use Permit request. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input regarding a request to consider#01-12-SUP 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. The Unified Development Code, Table 4-A, Permitted Primary Uses, requires a Specific Use Permit for self-storage facilities from the Commission and City Council. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to come forward for comments. The applicant had no additional comments for this case. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing with no proponents/opponents. There were no comments from the commission. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #01-12-SUP with the stipulation that the SUP be limited to the current owner, Don Valk, and if ownership should change the SUP would have to be renewed. Commissioner McMillon seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Deithloff, McMillon and Tarin Nays: Chairman McNeese and Commissioner Hughes Abstention: None The motion carried (4-2-0). C Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 15 November 6, 2001 ITEM 10 CASE #01-10-SP —CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for a Self- Storage in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning to be located at A.J. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tract 5 & 5A. This property is located on 901 W. Airport Freeway. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the Site Plan request. The purpose of this request is to consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for a self-storage in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning to be located at A.J. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tract 5 & 5A. This property is located on 901 W. Airport Frwy. There were no comments from the commission. Commissioner McMillon made a motion to approve case #01-10-SP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners McMillon, Tarin and Deithloff Nays: Chairman McNeese and Commissioner Hughes Abstention: None The motion carried (4-2-0). ITEM 11 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 12 DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ; e /-1 a f C irman 'ichard cN..ese Date C