HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-03 PLANNING AND ZONING
September 3, 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 Bill Tarin
Vice Chairman Grove Tony May
Monty Huffman
Ron Hughes
John Deithloff
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector
Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS:
Mike Pasquale, Town & Country Cigars
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance
was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Chairman
McNeese.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes from August 20, 2002
as written. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Hughes and
Deithloff
Nays: None
Abstention: Commissioner Huffman
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The motion carried (4-0-1)
ITEM 2 CASE #02-05-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 Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, Lot 1, for a Tobacco Store
with alcohol sales to members only in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway
District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an
ordinance. This property is located on 1301 W. Glade Rd., Suite
180
Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the
case. The applicant is requesting to open a cigar retail store with a members
lounge. The specific use permit is required based on the fact they would like to
sell alcohol to their members only. The use for cigar store and lounge is
permitted by right, however the alcohol sales requires an SUP. This property is
located at 1301 W. Glade Rd., Suite 180.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to
come forward for any comments.
Mike Pasquale, 2229 Field Lane, Bedford, stated they would like to open the
store with the allowable sale of beer and wine to members only. They are
wanting to sell only to members in order to limit the external influence of people
coming into the store and turning it into a bar which is prohibited by the current
landlord and by the City. This will be operated under an upscale environment
according to the other businesses surrounding this store.
Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents present,
seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Deithloff asked the applicant for the term of their lease and who is
on the lease. Mike Pasquale stated the term was for 5 years with two 5 years
options at the end of the first 5 years and the lease is in the names of Mike
Pasquale and Rob Worley.
Chairman McNeese asked how the membership process will work and what the
criteria will be to become a member. Mike Pasquale stated that members must
be 21 years of age or older. Members will be selected by himself, Mr. Worley or
a member of the staff. The patron will have been coming there long enough, is
known to them and they are someone they know will enjoy smoking cigars and
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enjoy the lounge. It will be a privilege and not a right. They do not intend to offer
memberships straight out to everyone that walks into the door.
Chairman McNeese asked if this would be the first place they will be operating
that sells alcohol and if this is passed what are the projected percentage of gross
revenue coming from the sale of alcohol. Mike Pasquale stated this is the first
store to be selling the alcohol and the sale will be approximately 25 percent or
less.
Chairman McNeese asked if this percentage of sales would be consistent over
time. Mr. Pasquale stated it would.
Chairman McNeese stated after reading the material that the landlord has an
agreement that also limits the percentage of gross revenues that contribute to
alcohol sales. Mike Pasquale stated the landlord would like to see 28 percent.
Commissioner Hughes asked if there was a policy of revocation for the
membership. Mike Pasquale stated they do and reserve the right to revoke
anyone. If a person does not pay their dues, does not behave in a manner
consistent with the regulations set out their membership will be revoked.
Commissioner Hughes asked if this policy will be in writing. Mike Pasquale
stated that it would be.
Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #02-05-SUP with the
following conditions: 1) SUP tied to ownership of Rob Worley and Mike Pasquale,
2) SUP to coincide with the 5 year lease. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the
motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman,
Hughes and Deithloff
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (5-0-0).
ITEM 3 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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