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Home My WebLink About2003-02-18 PLANNING AND ZONING February 18, 2003 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Chairman Richard McNeese stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard McNeese Monty Huffman Vice Chairman Mike Grove Tony May Bill Tarin Ron Hughes Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Dane Hedges, Gators; Ottis Lee, Civilworks Engineering; and, David Keener, BNR Properties, Inc. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Ron Hughes and Invocation was given by Chairman Richard McNeese. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes from January 21, 2003. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Hughes and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Tarin The motion carried (4-0-1). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 18, 2003 ITEM 2 CASE #03-01-RP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Receive public input and consider a request for a REPLAT of Huie Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 to Huie Addition, Block A, Lots 1-11; Block B, Lots 1-5; Block C, Lots 1-19 in order to construct a SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. This property is located Hwy 183 and FAA Blvd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to consider a request for a replat of Huie Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 to Huie Addition, Lots 1-11, Block A; Lots 1-5, Block B; and , Lots 1-19, Block C. This property is located at Hwy 183 and FAA Blvd. Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council had given prior approval for the zone change to create a 35 lot subdivision and has also considered preliminary replat approval on 8/20/02. The DRC has determined the final replat application is in substantial compliance with the City's submittal requirements. The City Engineer has issued a Letter of Acceptable Public Improvements and DRC recommends approval. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-01-RP. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Hughes and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #03-01-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 Division, Lot 4AR1, for a BILLARDS in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2155 W Airport Frwy#100. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to receive public input regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit Renewal on Westpark Central Division, Lot 4AR1, for Billiards in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning for Gators located at 2155 W. Airport Frwy. #100. The applicant, Dane Hedges, is before the Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 February 18, 2003 to request a Specific Use Permit dealing with Gators. They are currently in the 6th year of a 10 year lease. The police department, as a member of DRC, is recommending to the Commission that the SUP be granted and be valid for a one year period of time. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for any comments. Dane Hedges, representing Gators, 2155 W. Airport Frwy. #100, Euless, stated he was available to answer any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes asked if Johnny Ragland was still associated with the management of the operation. Mr. Hedges stated he was but he was out of town at this time and could not be present for the meeting. Commissioner Hughes asked if Gators was currently owned by Embassy Properties and Bennet Properties or if they were separate. Mr. Hedges stated Gators was owned by Bennet Properties and the lease is processed through Embassy Properties which also owns the hotel property. Commissioner Hughes asked how the operation with the billiards has impacted the business. Mr. Hedges stated it is valuable to the business. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Hedges about the problems the police department is experiencing. Mr. Hedges stated they are selling a lot of burgers and beer. They do make sure that people are cut off when they have had too much to drink. These people do get mad when they are asked to leave, but they have trained staff that knows when to cut people off and when to have them escorted out. There is also a police officer on duty every night for any problems that may occur. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Hedges if he knew how many calls they have had for the police to come out for violent behavior. Mr. Hedges stated they have had to call the police for this type of behavior less than twice in the past few years. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Hedges how much revenue they are collecting for food and alcohol. Mr. Hedges stated it was approximately half and half. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #03-01-SUP with the following conditions: 1) tied to the current ownership and management; Embassy Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 February 18, 2003 Properties, Bennet Properties, and General Managers Dane Hedges and Johnny Ragland; 2) Valid for one year; and 3) No sexually oriented business promotions/activities on the premises. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Hughes and Bynum Nays: Vice Chairman Grove Abstention: None The motion carried (4-1-0) ITEM 4 CASE #03-01-ZC — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a ZONING CHANGE of Bell Ranch Terrace, Block 13, Lots 15-19; Block 14, Lots 12-17 from PD 819 (Planned Development based on C-1) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1103-1113 Toplea Dr. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to receive public input regarding the request for a zoning change of Bell Ranch Terrace, Block 13, Lots 15-19; Block 14, Lots 12-17 from PD 819 to R-1 L zoning. The applicant is BNR Properties, L.P. proposes to rezone three acres of property in order to create an additional ten lots. The Planning and Zoning Commissioner and City Council had previously approved a rezoning from the PD 819 to create a 64 lot subdivision generally located south of Signet, which was formally know as Bell Ranch Terrace. Since the approval of the rezoning the owner/developers have been able to purchase an additional three acres that would enable them to extend the previously approved Oakridge Estates Phase I to the east by the addition of eleven lots. They are seeking a categorical zone change to R-1 L and are seeking no variances to the development standards. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for comments. Ottis Lee, Civilworks Engineering, 1192 Boling Ranch Rd., Azle, stated he was representing BNR Properties and was available for any questions. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 February 18, 2003 Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-01-ZC. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Hughes and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #03-02-RP — CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A FINAL REPLAT Consider a request for a REPLAT of J.S. Anderson Subdivision, Block 13, Lots 24-R-1, 24-R-2, 24-R-3; and Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 12, Lots 8-14; Block 13, Lots 1-19; Block 14, Lots 1- 17; Block 15, Lots 8-9 to Oakridge Estates, Block A, Lots 1-43; Block B, Lots 1-16; Block C, Lots 1-16 in order to construct a SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. This property is located in the 1200 block of Signet Dr. 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 Replat of J.S. Anderson Subdivision, Block 13, Lots 24-R-1, 24-R-2, 24-R-3; Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 12, Lot 8-14; Block 13, Lots 1-19; Block 14, Lots 1-17; Block 15, Lots 8-9. The property is located in the 1200 block of Signet Dr. This meets all the technical requirement for a Preliminary Replat and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-02-RP contingent on City Council approval of case #03-01-ZC. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Hughes and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 February 18, 2003 ITEM 6 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM7 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. 3- V 03 C airman cNeese Date