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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-19 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES JUNE 19, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman McNeese stated there were four members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Chairman Robert McMillon Bill Tarin John Deithioff Ron Hughes Mike Grove Gene Sloan Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Kurt Kasson, Building Official Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Robert Freeman, Assistant Police Chief Cristy Reynolds, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: James Batchelor, Larry Bradford Alicia Schaeffer Juan Vasquez, Bury& Partners Henry Rahmani, Barbara Polk Others as noted in Visitor's Log THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman McNeese and Invocation was given by Commissioner Hughes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the minutes of June 5, 2001,as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Tarin and Sloan Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 June 19,2001 II REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 8 CASE #01-07-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1485 Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Euless To Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R, for an eating establishment with arcade games in C-2 (Community business district) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1485. This property is located on 1201 W. Airport Freeway, Euless,TX 78040. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this specific use permit request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese asked for an applicant or representative to come forward. Mr. James Batchelor, Grand Prairie, Texas stated he is the applicant for this case and stated this application is for an eating establishment with alcohol sales and arcade games. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Commissioner Hughes asked about the layout of the eating establishment and the distribution of space. Mr. James Batchelor stated it is 20% bar/eating area, 30% kitchen and 50% seating area. Commissioner Hughes asked if Mr. Batchelor has any other restaurants that he owns or operates. Mr. Batchelor stated he has not had any in the past 10 years. He stated he previously owned a restaurant located in Euless, Texas on Hwy. 157. Commissioner Hughes asked if Mr. Batchelor had any other eating establishments. Mr. Batchelor stated he owns vending machines and a restaurant in Lewisville, Texas. Commissioner Hughes asked if any of the arcade games allow the operator to win money. Mr. Batchelor stated there is a national game, which is °on-tine", that customers could get on that would pay out money. Commissioner Hughes asked if a customer wins at an arcade game, if Texas 8 gets a certain percentage of the winnings. Mr. Batchelor stated no. Commissioner Hughes I Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 June 19,2001 asked if Texas B would benefit from the arcade games. Mr. Batchelor stated they will receive 50% of the revenue from the arcade games. Commissioner Hughes asked about the nature of menu items to be served at Texas B. Mr. Batchelor stated he will serve hamburgers, chicken fried steaks and Ribeye steaks. Commissioner Hughes asked if Texas B would be classified as a restaurant or sports bar. Mr. Batchelor stated he considers this to be a restaurant Commissioner Sloan asked the name of Mr. Batchelor's restaurant located in Lewisville, Texas. Mr. Batchelor stated -Daddy Rabbit's Pub." Commissioner Sloan asked if the pub in Lewisville, TX has eightliner machines. Mr. Batchelor stated yes. Commissioner Sloan asked if he would put eightliner machines in Texas B. Mr. Batchelor stated no. Commissioner Sloan stated the bar has 6 tables and the restaurant layout has 20 tables. Commissioner Sloan asked if the restaurant will be open until 2 a.m. Mr. Batchelor stated it will be open until around 10 or 11 p.m. He stated it will open up around 11 a.m. and be open 7 days per week. Commissioner Twin asked the name of the restaurant Mr. Batchelor used to operate in Euless. Mr. Batchelor stated "Yesterday's". Commissioner Tarin clarified this restaurant was located on Hwy 10, not Hwy 157 as previously stated by Mr. Batchelor. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if Mr. Batchelor will run and operate Texas B or have a staff to operate. Mr. Batchelor stated he will oversee operations, but plans to have a day manager and a night manager. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if Mr. Batchelor runs his Lewisville, Texas facility. Mr. Batchelor stated no, his mother-in-law runs this facility. Vice Chairman McNeese asked about the percentage of revenue for food vs. games. Mr. Batchelor stated 65%food and 35%for games, but is hoping for more revenue from the food side. Commissioner Twin stated his concern about this location becoming a bar, if food sales are not good and his concern for this area with all the present bars located in this area Commissioner Hughes asked about Texas B's hours of operation and closing time and if they will stay open until 2 am. 7 days a week. Mr. Batchelor stated they will probably close down around 10 to 11 p.m. during the week and stay open until 2 a.m. on the weekends. Commissioner stated he agrees with Commissioner Twin and feels this area will pick up a lot of additional bar traffic with the addition of Texas B facility. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 19, 2001 Commissioner Sloan stated the Planning and Zoning Commission have been very careful about who has been approved in this particular shopping center. He stated in the past an antique shop had strict requirements and a rental furniture facility has been denied in this particular area Vice Chairman McNeese stated one of the criteria for approving a specific use permit is the consideration of the best usage of the land. He stated there is no guarantee that this will be maintained as an eating establishment and no guarantee that it will not become another sports bar. Commissioner Tarin motioned to deny Case#01-07-SUP. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 1 CASE#01-01-UDC— HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1476 Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request by the City of Euless fora change to Code of Ordinances Article IV of Chapter 84 `Unified Development Code" in order to amend Sec #84-102 (R-1 Single Family Detached Dwelling District) & 84-103 (R1-L Single Family Limited Dwelling District). Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present Commissioner Tarin recommended that verbage be inserted that °provisions of this section shall not apply to lots that exist within the city on the effective date of this charter." Commissioner Tarin motioned to approve Case#01-01-UDC, with the condition that verbage be inserted "provisions of this section shall not apply to lots that exist within the city on the effective date of this charter." Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes:Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. , Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 19,2001 Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE#01-02-UDC—HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1481 Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request by the City of Euless for a change to Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code' in order to amend Section 84-182 (Private Water Wells and Wellhead Protection Zone). Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Commissioner Sooan stated he would like to change this ordinance so it will not apply to single family residences. Commissioner Hughes stated he agrees with Commissioner Sloan, that this should not apply to single family residences. Mr. Mike Collins stated Section 3A contains this particular verbage and staff believes the intent of the verbage is that if the residences choose to revert back to city water supply for irrigation purposes, the intent of the Commission is that 1.5 x the rate not be applied and the current citizen water rate be applied. Commissioner Hughes stated he assumes this wording would also apply If a residential user (single family dwelling) would not have to put in a separate meter. He stated if it was on the same rate, they could use the same meter, with no additional burden. Mr. Mike Collins stated he believes this ordinance already states these provisions. Mr. Ron Young stated if a single family residence wants to convert from a well back to city water, the piping for the connection might not be the most convenient for the resident and would have to be at the city's convenience and the city would have to make that connection. He stated the resident would have to provide this mechanism under the city's direction. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 June 19,2001 Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case#01-02-UDC, with the following change: Section 3A wording clarifies the exclusion of single family residences. Commissioner Twin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Twin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #01-02-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1482 Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of Internationa/Regional Industrial Complex, Block B, Lot 3 from 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning to PD (Planned Development based on 1-2 Heavy Industrial) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1482. This property is located on 2136 S. Pipeline Road. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this planned development request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mr. Larry Bradford, 1112 Meadowview Drive, Euless, Texas stated he is the applicant. He stated he would like to clarify that regarding the screening (chain link) fence, they plan to use screening slats on the east property line from the back of the building to the back of the property, on the west side of the gateway and behind the homes. He stated the variance on the dumpster enclosure has been requested, because when they slat the fence the dumpster will be behind the building and slatted fence and will not be visible from Pipeline Road. Mr. Larry Bradford stated he believes the lighting requirements do not apply to his project, because his parking lot will only be open from sun up to sun down and will not be open to the public. He stated he believes these lights could also be knocked over by the large machinery/equipment which will be operating in his parking lot. He stated their intent is to put lighting packs on the east side of the building, the south side of the building, a four light standard at the end of the fire lane and three existing overhead lights at the north end of the property. Mr. Larry Bradford stated the current yard, which they have been using for the past 7 years, is made up of a combination of gravel-based material and recycled asphalt He stated it is hard-packed. He stated at the end of the project they plan to put another 1'- 1 W layer of recycled asphalt on top. He stated this will only leave a small portion at Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 June 19, 2001 II the back of the property that is not paved, but it should curb the dust. He stated now there is dust when the trucks go in and out. Vice Chairman McNeese dosed the public hearing due to no proponentslopponents present. Commissioner Hughes asked if the concrete firelane will withstand the transition between the loose asphalt and the concrete and if the heavy trucks will break up the concrete. Mr. Larry Bradford stated the yard is already compacted and the level of the yard and the loose asphalt will be the same as the concrete. He stated they will continue to maintain this. Commissioner Hughes asked what the largest type of equipment will be parked at this facility. Mr. Larry Bradford stated it will be a semi-truck. Commissioner Hughes asked if there will be large earth moving machinery parked at this location. Mr. Bradford stated he has one tenant with small trackloaders and bulldozers, but would not like to get Into the earth movers. Commissioner Hughes asked if owner/operators would unload equipment at this facility. Mr. Bradford stated yes. Commissioner Hughes asked if owner/operators would maintain equipment(such as hydraulic fluid) at this location. Mr. Bradford stated it is a possibility that an owner/operator could maintain equipment at this location. Commissioner Hughes stated Mr. Bradford would not be able to oversee all operations and asked about the possibility of a fluid spill at this location. Mr. Bradford agreed that this could be a possibility. Commissioner Hughes asked how much property separates this land from the Texas Star Golf Course. Mr. Bradford stated that the northeast corner of this property touches the northeast corner of the golf course and the southeast corner of this property touches the southeast corner of the golf course. Commissioner Sloan stated his concern for this property in close proximity to Texas Star Golf Course and questioned if this is the best use of this land. Commissioner Hughes stated he is in favor of the screening (fence) requirement, because it will be slatted and in favor of the dumpster screening requirement. Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case#01-02-P©, with the condition that exceptions to lighting and paving be non-exempted. Commissioner Sloan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarim. liNays: None The motion carried. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 June 19,2001 ITEM 4 CASE #O1-03-SP —CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Office Warehouse proposed to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block B, Lot 3 on 2136 S. Pipeline Road. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this site plan request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case#01-03-SP, with the condition that no exceptions be provided on parking or lighting. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 5 CASE #01-05-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1483 Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Square Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2, for a worship center in C- 2 (community business district) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1483. This property is located on 4307 W. Pipeline Road, Euless,TX 76040. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this specific use permit request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Ms. Mildred Wilbom, address????? Stated she is the Pastor for Oasis Worship Center. Mr. Steve Chown stated he is the owner of the building. Ms. Mildred Wilbom stated she would like to clarify that this location is 4311 W. Pipeline. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 June 19,2001 Commissioner Tarin asked how long this congregation/church has been in existence. Ms. Mildred Wilbom stated for 14 months. Commissioner Tarin asked how many square feet will be occupied. Ms. Wilbom stated 1,200 square feet Commissioner Twin asked how many parking spaces are in this shopping center and if the church has access to all of these spaces. Mr. Steve Chown stated one space is vacant where the cleaners used to be. He stated there is a paintball facility in this strip mall that closes at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Tarin asked if there is another church in the shopping center now. Mr. Steve Chown stated no, they moved out. Commissioner Sloan asked if Mr. Chown owns this entire strip mall. Mr. Chown stated he only owns part of the strip and sold two spaces to Kwik Kopy. Commissioner Hughes asked if there is any competition to parking requirements according to current hours of operation for this location. Commissioner Hughes asked if Ms. Wilbom would be opposed to the commission putting a time period on the SUP. Ms. Wilbo n stated she would not. Vice Chairman McNeese asked what type of lease term has been agreed upon. Ms. Wilbom stated 2-3 years. Vice Chairman McNeese asked about the size of the current congregation. Vice Chairman McNeese recommended approving the project with the stipulation of a one year SUP and tying the SUP to Oasis Worship Center and the current Pastor. Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case#01-05-SUP, with the following conditions: 1) that the current Pastor, Mildred Wilbom be tied to the SUP. 2) that the current congregation: Oasis Worship Center be tied to the SUP 3) the SUP be for a one year period 4)current owner(partnership) Chown and Chown be tied to the SUP. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 6 CASE #01-06-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1484 Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Heritage Towne Crossing, Abstract No. 685, Lot 3, Block B, for an eating II establishment with drive-thru in TX-121 (the 121 Gateway District)zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1484. This property is located on HWY 121 & Glade Road. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 June 10,2001 Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this specific use permit request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. Commissioner Hughes asked about the walking area connecting to the west He asked if there a property connection to the 7-11 to the west. Commissioner Hughes asked if two entrance and exits are off the service road. Mr. Juan Vasquez, Bury & Partners, 310 Harvest Hill Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX stated yes and they are connected to retail center to the south. Commissioner Tarin motioned to approve Case#01-06-SUP, as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes:Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM? CASE #01-07-SP -CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for eating establishment with drive-thru proposed to be located at Heritage Towne Crossing, Abstract No. 685, Lot 3, Block B, on HWY 121 & Glade Road. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this site plan request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Sloan motioned to approve Case#01-07-SP, as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 9 CASE #41-03-RP - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 June 19, 2001 Receive public input and consider a request for a Replat of Harwood Courts Addition, Block E, Lot 10 and Lot E to Harwood Courts Addition Phase II, Block E, Lot 10R and Lot ER in order to construct single family residences. This property is located at 801 Bridle Drive, Euless, TX 76039. Mr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this replat request. He stated staff has reviewed this case and recommends approval. Mr. Henry Rahmani, stated he is the applicant for this case. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing due to no proponents/opponents present. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Hughes motioned to approve Case#01-03-RP,as presented. Commissioner Sloan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Hughes, Sloan and Tarin. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 10 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 11 DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were no reports. Adjournment: There bein• o furthe business the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. 0/ , 1-- 4,Sid4.1". -7//7/Zek) ike or, Acting P&Z Chairm.' Date �r.r