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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05 PLANNING AND ZONING FEBRUARY 5, 2002 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 Vice Chairman Grove Ron Hughes Monty Huffman Bill Tarin John Deithloff Gene Sloan Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Asst. Dir. of Public Works Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: David Hughes, Jr., Elliott & Hughes, Inc. Nathan Kortu, Pastor, New Life Fellowship Elizabeth Rule, Nextel THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Commissioner Deithloff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve minutes from January 15, 2002 as presented. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes and Deithloff. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Sloan The motion carried (6-0-1). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 5, 2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-03-FP— CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a Final Plat changing J.P. Halford Survey, A- 711, Tracts 3B, 3B2, CA3, 7A1A and 7C2 to Midway Park Addition, Block 45, Lots 12 & 13. This property is located 500 N. Industrial Blvd. and 409 N. Ector Dr.. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case. This case is a final plat changing the J.P. Halford Survey, A-711, Tracts 3B, 3B2, CA3, 7A1A and 7C2 to Midway Park Addition, Block 45, Lots 12 & 13. The applicant is the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, and they are submitting a final plat for approximately 64.4 acres upon which Trinity High School and Midway Park Elementary School are located. The City Engineer has issued a letter of acceptable public improvements and it is in substantial compliance with all technical requirements and approval is recommended. There was no discussion from the commission. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #00-03-FP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Deithloff and Sloan Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #00-11-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 John Groves Addition, Block 2, Lot 2, for Church in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 3002 W. Euless Blvd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case. This case is to receive public input regarding the request for a Specific Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 February 5, 2002 Use Permit on John Groves Addition, Block 2, Lot 2, located at 3002 W. Euless Blvd., for a worship center in TX-10 zoning. The applicant is here, Rev. Nathan Kortu, and is requesting a SUP for the above property in order to operate a church in a facility that is currently being used as a daycare. The site shares parking with an adjacent restaurant currently being operated as Joe's Pizza and Pasta. The daycare is allocated 38 of the 55 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to utilize the same facility for Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings for a worship service. The times for worship are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The applicant has been working with the property owner to obtain a letter indicating the fire lane would be appropriately striped and none of the allocated parking would be located within the fire lane. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or a representative to come forward to present their case. Nathan Kortu, Pastor, New Life Fellowship, 405 Creekside Dr., Hurst, stated they have a program that helps low income families and distribute food. They feel they can help the community better by providing worship to the families that are in need. He also stated they are a member of the HEB Chamber of Commerce. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward. Dr. John S. David, 3002 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, stated that he is the Director of the Daycare. He stated that he is also a member of the New Life Fellowship and that the church has helped many people in different ways to help make the community better. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any opponents to come forward. Seeing none the hearing was closed. Commissioner Deithloff asked Mr. Kortu what the term of the lease was. Mr. Kortu stated the lease is for five years. They are hoping to purchase the property after the lease has expired. Chairman McNeese asked when the lease began. Mr. Kortu stated the lease was signed last year. Vice Chairman Grove stated he assumed Mr. Kortu was aware that the State of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has established proximity distances from churches and schools where establishments could sell beer or wine. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Kortu, if a restaurant wanted to open across Hwy 10 within the boundary and wanted to sell beer or wine, what the church's position would be. Mr. Kortu stated they will go by what the city will allow. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 February 5, 2002 Commissioner Tarin asked how large the congregation was at this time. Mr. Kortu stated there were approximately 50 members and thesize of the congregation is growing. They have been holding services in different homes and this is why they are needing a larger facility to hold services. Commissioner Tarin asked what age group was kept at the daycare. Mr. Kortu stated they are licensed to keep newborns through 12 years of age. Chairman McNeese asked for the name of the church. Mr. Kortu stated it was the New Life Fellowship Church. Chairman McNeese also asked if the lease was to him personally or to the church. Mr. Kortu stated it is in the name of the church and he is the representative who signed the lease. Chairman McNeese advised Mr. Kortu that the commission normally limits the SUP for a term to see how the facility works in that location. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Kortu if a two year limit would be a problem for the church. Mr. Kortu stated that would not be a problem. Chairman McNeese also wanted to clarify that if a restaurant wanted to come within 300 feet of the church, and sell beer and wine, would they object. Mr. Kortu stated if the city did not have any objections for the restaurant to be there and sell beer and wine, they would not also. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #00-11-SUP with the following conditions: 1)the SUP term is for 2 years; 2)contingent and linked to the congregation name New Life Fellowship; 3)contingent to the current Pastor, Nathan Kortu; 4)contingent to current property ownership, Arrow Leasing. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Deithloff and Sloan Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #02-01-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 Westpark Central, Abstract 280, Tract 4-A-R-1, for a Antenna more than 60 foot in height in C-2 (Community Business District) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 February 5, 2002 zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2155 W. Airport Freeway. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case. This case is to receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Westpark Central, Abstract 280, Tract 4-A-R-1, for an Antenna more than 60 foot in height in C-2 zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. The applicant, Nextel, is proposing to place a rooftop cell site with a building enclosure that would store equipment and sled type vertical antennas on the rooftop of the existing Ramada Inn that is located on the E/B Hwy 183 frontage road east of Westpark Way. The Ramada Inn is a multi-story building that exceeds 60 feet in height and the placement of the antenna structures requires a Specific Use Permit. The applicant is proposing to place three roof packs with antennas that would be located on top of the roof. The height from the ground to the top of the antenna would be 76 feet. The actual height of the portion of the antenna from the top of the parapet to the top of the antenna would be approximately six (6) feet. The building enclosure height in relation to the top of the parapet to the top of the roof would not exceed in height of ten (10)feet. A registered Engineer has submitted information that demonstrates the roof top can support this structurally. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or a representative was present to come forward and present their case. Elizabeth Rule, Representative of Nextel, 1680 Prospect Dr., Richardson, stated that Nextel is requesting to place antenna's and equipment on the roof top of the Ramada Inn to improve service to customers. Chairman McNeese closed the public seeing no proponents/opponents. Commissioner Tarin asked for clarification that the height of the antennas from the ground floor will be 76 feet and asked what the height would be from the parapet to the top of the antennas. Ms. Rule stated the height of the antennas from the ground floor will be 76 feet and the antennas were six (6) feet tall, so the height from the parapet would be six (6) feet. Some of the antennas will not be as tall because they angle away from the edge of the roof. So the closest antennas to the edge will be visibly six (6) feet. Commissioner Tarin asked if the frequency would interfere with police or fire or anyone else around. Ms. Rule stated if they cause interference they can change their frequencies. They have over 400 frequencies to choose from. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 February 5, 2002 Commissioner Hughes stated there was inadequate analysis or evidence that shows the structure of the antennas would support a wind load of 140 miles per hour. Ms. Rule stated she was not familiar with the wind load. Commissioner Hughes asked what type of finish would be on the antennas and the utility structure. Ms. Rule stated the equipment shelter will match the green parapet wall and also putting a façade or roof to match the parapet wall. The antenna's come in an off white gray color. They leave it up to the landlord whether they want it painted or left the off white gray color. The landlord for Ramada Inn has not specified a color so they are going to leave it the color it comes from the manufacture. Commissioner Tarin asked if this is something they have done in other cities in the surrounding area. Ms. Rule stated they have some located in Irving, Bedford and Ft. Worth. Commissioner Tarin asked if the antennas in Irving where located on top of any buildings. Ms. Rule stated they many sites in Irving, some of which would include a bank building and other towers, but they try to use existing structures as much as possible. Commissioner Deithloff asked if they are leasing this area. Ms. Rule stated they have a five year lease with an additional five —five year renewals. In effect it is a 30 year lease. Commissioner Deithloff asked when the lease went into effect. Ms. Rule stated it will commence the day they start construction or July 1, 2002. Vice Chairman Grove asked what the expected life span is for this antenna. Ms. Rule stated with the present technology they were planning on leaving it there for at least 30 years. But with technology changing rapidly it would be hard to estimate. Vice Chairman Grove asked the staff if Nextel proposed to put additional antennas on the structure would it require another SUP. Mike Collins stated this SUP only allows the three individual roof packs with the four individual antenna's with the designated height. Chairman McNeese asked whom Nextel signed their lease with. Ms. Rule stated the company that owns Ramada Inn is Master Realty Corporation out of Kansas City and that is who they signed the lease with. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-01-SUP with the following conditions: 1)SUP limited to existing property owner, Master Realty Corporation; 2)5 year term limitation tied to the expiration of the initial term of the lease; 3)height of 76 feet specified for the antenna; 4)building enclosure not to exceed six feet above parapet; 5)limited to Nextel Communications. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 February 5, 2002 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Deithloff and Sloan. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) 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 7:09 p.m. Ch rman Ri hard McNee a Date