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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-21 PLANNING AND ZONING JANUARY 21, 2003 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 Richard McNeese Bill Tarin Vice Chairman Mike Grove Monty Huffman Ron Hughes Perry Bynum 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 Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Edward Arredondo, Euless Transmission; Walter Elliott, Elliott and Hughes; and others listed in visitors' register. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Ron Hughes and Invocation was given by Commissioner Monty Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve minutes from January 7, 2003. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Huffman The motion carried (5-0-1) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 January 21, 2003 ITEM 2 CASE #01-08-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a PRELIMINARY PLAT changing Samuel Tucker Survey, A-1512, Tract 4, 5 & 4F to Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 5 & 6. This property is located on Mid-Cities Blvd. and Fuller-Wiser Rd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Samuel Tucker Survey, A-1512, Tracts 4, 5 & 4F. This property is located on Mid-Cities Blvd. and Fuller- Wiser Rd. The Preliminary Plat would contain a 7.53 acre tract. The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission had previously approved a Site Plan and Planned Development for a Self-Storage facility that would include an on-site manager's apartment attached with the sales office. The Preliminary Plat is in substantial compliance with the City's requirements and staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #01-08-PP. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #02-08-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a PRELIMINARY PLAT changing Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5, 5A, portion of 5A2 and 5A3B to Fountain Park Addition Phase II, Block A, Lots 23-44; Block B, Lots 1-22; Block C, Lots 14-27. This property is located 1990 N MAIN ST. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5, 5A, portion of 5A2 and 5A3B. This property is located at 1990 N. Main St. The applicant is Terry Sandlin Homes. The Preliminary Plat would cover 13.2 acres which is located on the west side of Fuller-Wiser Rd., north of Thorn Wood Dr. and south of the McCormick Farms subdivision. The approval of the Preliminary Plat would allow development on the 13.2 acre tract for a 58 lot subdivision. The Plat is in substantial compliance with the city's requirements and staff is recommending approval. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-08-PP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 January 21, 2003 Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #02-18-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 SOLOMON HUITT SURVEY, A-705, TRACTS 3C01, 3C1, 3D & 4; JONES- LADENBERGER ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 1, for a CHURCH REMODEL in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 106 N MAIN ST. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, First Methodist Church of Euless, owns a tract of land approximately 8.2 acres that are located between SH 183 and Hwy 10 on the east side of Main St. The applicant is coming forward with a Site Plan following the Specific Use Permit application that would involve an expansion to their existing building that would be constructing a two-story building that is approximately 7,411 square feet. The addition would be used for an educational wing, as well as, pre-school facilities they currently operate. The SUP is required for this particular land use. Staff is recommending approval with no other conditions attached. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward. Walter Elliott, Elliott & Hughes, representing First Methodist Church, stated they have been in business since 1876 and the Huffman family donated the property to the church and it has been active since that time. The request for the addition is due to the church needing to expand. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner May asked the representative how many members are currently at the church. Mr. Elliott stated there are 1400 currently on the roll. Commissioner May asked Mr. Elliott when the first building was erected. Mr. Elliott stated the first building erected was the pastors office and the business office in 1953, the sanctuary in 1960, education building in 1980 and the enclosure in 1990. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 21, 2003 Commissioner May asked what days the daycare was in operation. Mr. Elliott stated it was in operation Monday through Friday and has been in operation for 47 years and was actually a pre-school. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #02-18-SUP. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #02-07-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for CHURCH REMODEL proposed to be located at SOLOMON HUITT SURVEY, A-705, TRACTS 3C01, 3C1, 3D & 4; JONES-LADENBERGER ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 1, at 106 N MAIN ST. Chairman McNeese asked for a motion for this case due to it being related to the SUP with the same information. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-07-SP. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 6 CASE #02-19-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 Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A41 R, for a RENTAL AND LEASING in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 407 W Euless Blvd. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 21, 2003 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A41 R, for rental and leasing in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District). The Euless Transmission currently operates from a 1.5 acre site located on Hwy 10 immediately to the west of Vine St. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to add an additional use to their automotive repair business that would involve a truck rental business in which they have requested permission to lease no more than 5 rental trucks from their existing site. They propose to operate the business by specifically designating on the west side of the existing site five designated parking spaces for the parking of the truck rentals. They have represented to staff there would be no more than 5 trucks that would be permitted on that site at any given time. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward. Edward Arredondo, 1015 Denton Dr., Euless, stated there were also two representatives from Penske with him to answer any questions the commission may have. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner May asked the representative why they were asking for the additional use for truck rental. Mr. Arredondo stated this would bring them extra revenue and the convenience of having these particular vehicles around considering the ones that are already local. Commissioner May asked what time frame they are considering for moving any additional trucks that would be coming in for return above their 5 they are requesting. Mr. Arredondo stated there would be more parked there over the weekend and that it would take approximately one and one half days to be removed. Commissioner Hughes asked how they intend to keep the area orderly without adding to much disarray and if there was a truck that would fit the length of the space so it would not extend beyond the curb entrance to the driveway. Mr. Arredondo stated the maximum length truck would be 35 feet long. They will park the trucks so the smallest would be nearest the entrance curb and the largest to the other end near building. The entryway is 50 feet wide. Commissioner Hughes asked if there were other cars parked in this lot area. Mr. Arredondo stated that there were not any other cars parked in this particular area. There can be up to six cars parked in front of the bay area at any one time overnight. Commissioner Hughes asked if this could be a potential hazard for emergency vehicles if there are trucks dropped off overnight and cars are already parked in front of the bay area as well. Mr. Arredondo stated there is another approach off of Vine St. and there should be no blockage for emergency vehicles. There is also room in the back alley. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 January 21, 2003 Commissioner Hughes asked if there would be any type of maintenance on the trucks at this location. Mr. Arredondo stated they would not be performing any maintenance on the trucks. David Satterly, Penske Trucks, 609 Oak Hollow Ln., Flower Mound, stated the maintenance for the trucks would be done at the corporate facility. There are two facilities, one in Grand Prairie and the other in Arlington. The corporate office will pick up the vehicles and take them to one of these facilities for any maintenance. Also, they are responsible for picking up any additional vehicles that are left at the facilities and should not be a problem to have them picked up on Monday's. Commissioner Hughes asked if Euless Transmission will be renting any other equipment that supplements the trucks. Mr. Satterly stated they will be renting two devices for the trucks, dollies, boxes and pads. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Arredondo if they have conducted any type of study to see what type of tax benefit this would be for the city. Mr. Arredondo stated they have not. They have had a U-Haul business at one time and the revenue was approximately $2000 a month. Commissioner Huffman asked if the employees at Euless Transmission will be running the truck rental facility or will they be bringing in people from Penske. Mr. Arredondo stated the owners of Euless Transmission will be running the truck rental facility. Penske will be conducting training for all employees. Mr. Satterly stated that the training would take approximately one week since they are familiar with this type of operation. Chairman McNeese asked how long the owner has operated this business. Mr. Arredondo stated for approximately 10 years. Chairman McNeese asked if all the cars that are left out at night are ones that are being worked on and not completed. Mr. Arredondo stated some of these cars are out because of financial reasons. Chairman McNeese stated he had a concern about the cars that are left on this site and how it makes the site look in disarray. Chairman McNeese stated he was concerned there was a safety issue with the way the cars are parked on the lot. There is no type of conformity in the way they are parked. Chairman McNeese stated he was opposed to this request due to safety issues and congestion. Chairman McNeese stated that in order to approve any SUP per the Unified Development Code it must meet certain requirements and he did not feel the following were being met; (1) the proposed use as located and configured will contribute to or promote the general welfare and convenience of the city and the other is adequate; and (2)the proposed use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of neighboring property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the vicinity. The site is not aesthetically pleasing and will promote more congestion in the area. Commissioner May asked if there were any other Penske dealers in the HEB area. Mr. Satterly stated there was one in Hurst and one in Bedford. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 January 21, 2003 Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #02-19-SUP with the following conditions: 1) number of trucks be limited to five; 2) location of rental trucks be in the spaces identified on the site plan; 3) the truck lengths be limited to 21 feet, 26 feet, 30 feet and 35 feet; 4) SUP limited to 1 year; and 5) excess amount of trucks be removed by noon on Mondays. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: Chairman McNeese Abstention: None The motion carried (5-1-0). ITEM 7 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. / "Y" � 2 -/e..2oQ 3 C irman cNeese Date