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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-03 PLANNING AND ZONING December 3, 2002 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman McNeese at 6:33 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 Ron Hughes Vice Chairman Grove Bill Tarin Monty Huffman John Deithloff Tony May Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Lieven Van Riet; Roger Dietz, Dietz Engineering; Margaret Grissom, CEI Engineering; and others listed in visitors' register. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner John Deithloff and Invocation was given by Commissioner Tony May. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Deithloff made a motion to approve the minutes from November 19, 2002 as written. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Tarin The motion carried (5-0-1). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 December 3, 2002 ITEM 2 CASE #02-05-RP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY REPLAT Receive public input and consider a request for a PRELIMINARY REPLAT of International/Regional Industrial Complex, portion of Block A, Lot A to International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block A, Lots 1& 2 in order to construct a GASOLINE SALES. This property is located on ROYAL PKWY. and HWY 10. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is Iris Enterprises, L.P. and in October 2002 came before the city and received a Site Plan approval. The tract on which the proposed development is currently located is 9.353 acres. The re-plat will subdivide this tract into a 2.02 acre lot where the fuel facility will be located, and leave a remaining 7.32 acre lot for future development. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #02-05-RP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #02-05-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for GASOLINE SALES proposed to be located at Harwood Crossing, Block 1, portion of Lot 1, 1060 N MAIN ST. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Kroger Co., proposes to develop a gasoline sales facility on a .59 acre tract located at the southeast corner of Harwood Road and North Main Street. The site plan will include an attendant kiosk, as well as a, gas pump canopy. There will be approximately five pumps that will be open 24 hours a day. The kiosk will be attended between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily. The applicant has met all site plan development requirements and DRC recommends approval. Chairman McNeese asked staff for clarification of the entrances into the site. Eric Wilhite indicated there is an entrance off of Harwood Rd. and N. Main St. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 December 3, 2002 Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #02-05-SP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #02-07-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a FINAL PLAT changing Levis Franklin Survey, A-513, Tract 3 to Little Bear Addition, Phase II, Block A, Lots 9-16, Block B, Lots 1, 2, 19, & 20. This property is located at 600-608 COLD BAY LN, 2506-2510 BROWN BEAR WAY, 2506 and 2508 SALMON RUN LN. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, JFD Investments, Ltd., John Dickerson, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for 2.905 acre tract on Priest Drive just west of Baze Rd. Approval of this Final Plat will allow twelve (12) additional lots to be developed in the northeast corner of the Little Bear Addition. The Development Review Committee is recommending approval and this case is in substantial compliance with all the city requirements. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-07-FP. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #02-08-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a FINAL PLAT changing Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 3 to Fountain Park Addition Phase I, Block A, Lots 1-22; Block C, Lots 1-13; Block D, Lots 1-24; Block E, Lots 1- 27. This property is located at 1990 Fuller-Wiser Rd. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 December 3, 2002 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. Fountain Park was originally approved as a 144 lot subdivision on approximately 31 acres. The final plat is for approximately 18 acres to create approximately 88 lots. This Fountain Park residential subdivision is located west of Fuller-Wiser Rd. south of McCormick Farm Subdivision and north of Thorn Wood Dr. The Development Review Committee is recommending approval and is in substantial compliance with all the requirements. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #02-08-FP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 6 CASE #02-16-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 Glade Crossing Shopping Center, Block 1, Lot 1R, for a DOG DAY CARE in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 101 W Glade Rd. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Kimberly Elder, is proposing to have a House of Paws which is a dog day care where area residents can drop off their pets for day care between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in a shopping center located on Glade Rd. and N. Main St. The proposed use is classified similar to an indoor animal kennel, and therefore, a Specific Use Permit is required. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the case and recommends approval based on three conditions: 1) tied to the owner Kimberly Elder; 2) valid for two years, concurrent with the two year lease period; and 3) No overnight/care of pets. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for any comments. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 December 3, 2002 Kimberly Elder, 1506 Fiori Way, Euless, stated she is proposing a dog day care for pet owners to be able to have a place for their dogs to go during the day while they are at work. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for any comments. Chairman McNeese read a written protest to the case from John Copp, 2932 Gray Oak Dr., Euless. Mr. Copp stated he feels this type of business is not consistent with the current neighborhood and would degrade property values. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tarin asked Ms. Elder if she has ever had any experience with this type of business. Ms. Elder stated she has not but has conducted research into this type of business which is throughout the nation. Ms. Elder indicated that she has saved money and is financing this business herself. Commissioner Tarin asked if she has conducted any type of demographics for this area to have this type of business here. Ms. Elder stated she has not conducted a study on demographics but stated that she is aware of the type of residents in this area that would fit the clientele profile for this type of business. Commissioner Tarin asked Ms. Elder how the dogs will be kept and how the barking will be controlled. Ms. Elder explained this will be an open play facility that will keep the dogs separated according to size. The dogs will have to pass a test to qualify for the day care. They will not accept aggressive dogs. There will be some barking but they will not allow dogs to stay at the day care that continually bark all day. Commissioner Tarin asked if there will be any grooming services. Ms. Elder stated that she is looking into having a mobile groomer come to the facility for grooming if the owner request this service. Commissioner Huffman asked if there will be any other services offered other than the grooming. Ms. Elder stated there will be late afternoon obedience training. Vice Chairman Grove asked what was the term of the lease. Ms. Elder stated it was for two years. Commissioner Deithloff asked about having adequate noise containment. Ms. Elder stated that if there is a problem from the neighboring units about noise then she is willing to put up the necessary equipment to make the room more sound proof. Ross Garrett, 2303 Hillside, Southlake, owner of the property, stated there are fire walls in the building that are double layered sheetrock throughout the building. His office is Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 December 3, 2002 next to a hair salon and he can not hear what is going on with all the equipment they are using. Commissioner Deithloff asked if the separation walls go to the ceiling. Mr. Garrett stated they do go to the ceiling. Commissioner May asked Ms. Elder if they would be taking in any other type of pets, such as cats, birds, etc. Ms. Elder stated this was strictly for dogs. Commissioner May asked if there would be a veterinarian on call. Ms. Elder stated she has a couple listed and also has the emergency clinic number. Commissioner May asked what would be done if a customer does not come in by closing time to pick up their pet. Ms. Elder stated they would be charged a certain amount for the extra time the pet is left. Also, there will be a form that is kept on file for each pet that will list an emergency contact. Chairman McNeese asked how many employees would be on staff. Ms. Elder stated there will be two part time employees and herself at all times. Eventually she would like to have at least two other employees. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-16-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the owner Kimberly Elder, d.b.a. House of Paws; 2) Valid for two (2) years, concurrent with the two (2) year lease period; and 3) No overnight care/boarding of pets. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 7 CASE #02-04-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 Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, Tract 1B02 and Midway Square Addition, Block C, Lot 1 from C-2 (Community Business District) zoning to PD (Planned Development based on R- 1 L) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on SW corner of Fuller-Wiser Rd and E Midway Dr. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 December 3, 2002 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Lieven Van Riet, who owns approximately twenty-three and one-half acres of property that is bordered by Midway Dr. on the north, International Drive on the west, Fuller-Wiser Rd. on the east and Midpark Ln. to the south. The applicant is proposing a planned development zone change request to create a residential subdivision containing approximately 112 lots. The proposal meets all R-1 L development standards with an exception that the minimum lot size is increased from 5,500 square feet to 6,500 square feet lots. The applicant also proposes to include: Masonry screening walls with columns along Midway Drive, Fuller-Wiser Rd., and west portion of Midpark Lane (homes will front International Drive and Midpark Lane); Landscaped entryways with pavement enhancements would be located off of International Dr. and Fuller-Wiser Rd.; Trees would be planted between the walls and the street along Midway Dr. and Fuller-Wiser Rd.; Varied floor plans, roof elevations, masonry combinations, and garage entrances will be incorporated to establish a unique identity for the subdivision; and, HOA to maintain masonry wall, landscaping. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant or representative to come forward for any comments. Lieven Van Riet, 2001 Kirby, Houston, stated he will refer all the technical details to his engineer, Roger Dietz. He stated the minimum lot will be 6,500 square feet and the maximum lot size will be 13,000 square feet. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none Chairman McNeese read a written acceptance to the proposal from Mary Ferguson, that stated she was for the proposal. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for any comments. Craig Satterfield, 402 Hideaway Ct., Euless, stated he was not sure if he was for or against the proposal. He is the President of the Homeowners Association for the Hideaway Court subdivision. He stated they had questions they would like answered. Their concerns were about the density of the proposal and can see they have changed this and are in approval of this change. Other issues are regarding the drainage for the lots that back up to this proposal, if the lots will be open to the public or if there is a particular builder that will be building the development, how many trees will be removed and what will be the price range for these homes. Chairman McNeese stated for the record a letter that was received from Sandy Lancaster, DFW, stating they are in opposition to this proposal due to Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, residential use of land within the 65Ldn contour is considered incompatible. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 December 3, 2002 Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked Dr. Van Riet if this will be a gated community. Dr. Van Riet stated that it would not. Chairman McNeese asked for the City Engineer to respond to the drainage issues Mr. Satterfield raised. Robert Barker, City Engineer, stated the existing natural drainage patterns are directly to the east of the property and drainage patterns will need to be consistent with that drainage and continue in that direction off of the property onto the development. Chairman McNeese asked if this was an uncommon issue. Mr. Barker stated this was common. Chairman McNeese asked Dr. Van Riet if the lots will be open to the public for purchase or if there was a particular builder they will be working with. Dr. Van Riet stated that decision has not been made yet and the lots will be open for sale to anyone. Chairman McNeese asked what type of approach they will be taking to save as many trees as possible. Dr. Van Riet stated they will save every tree they can. Chairman McNeese asked Dr. Van Riet what the price range will be for these homes. Dr. Van Riet stated the minimum will be $180,000 to $200,000. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #02-04-PD. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Deithloff and May The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 8 REPORTS Ron Young, Dir. of Public Works, thanked Commissioner Deithloff for his many years of service on the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission. ITEM 9 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins advised the commissioners there will be no meeting for December 17, 2002 and the next scheduled meeting will be held on January 7, 2003. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. 74'I( � - 7— ate C airman IMcNeese Date