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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-18 PLANNING AND ZONING March 18, 2003 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Mike Grove at 6:35 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman Mike Grove stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chairman Mike Grove Chairman Richard McNeese Bill Tarin 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 Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Terry Sandlin, Sandlin Homes, Inc.; Janice Flory, Whataburger; Hee Hwang, Central Cleaners; John Zimmerman, Surveyor for O'Reilly; and others listed in visitors' register. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Commissioner Bynum. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve minutes from called meeting March 4, 2003 and Special Called Meeting March 11, 2003. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes and May Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Bynum The motion carried (5-0-1). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 March 18, 2003 ITEM 2 CASE #03-02-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 Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5A1 A, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on N Main St. 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 Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5A1A from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. The applicant is Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc., who proposes a categorical zone change request for property that is located immediately to the east of Main St., west of Fuller-Wiser and south of McCormick Farms residential subdivision. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for any comments. Terry Sandlin, Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc., 5137 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills, stated this is an integral part of the overall development of Fountain Park and is available to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any proponents and to come forward. Seeing none Vice Chairman Grove asked if there were any opponents and to come forward. Michelle Kokojan, 217 Wooddale, Euless, stated she was concerned about changing the zoning. Ms. Kokojan stated that her concerns to reduce the size of the lots would promote more crowding and eliminate too many trees. Ms. Kokojan was concerned about the crowding in the schools. Michael Fertig, 111 Wooddale, Euless, stated he was concerned about the pipeline that runs through the property, that the property is in the flood plain, fencing on the north side of the property and how they will address the noise and trash from construction. Vice Chairman Grove closed the public hearing. Mr. Sandlin stated that the current zoning was not much of a difference except for the lot size. He explained that when you have a larger lot the house becomes wider to fit the pad site. Therefore a smaller lot does not dictate having to remove more trees than would be removed on a larger lot. As a developer they do try to save every tree possible because a lot with trees is more valuable and easier to sell than a lot without Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 March 18, 2003 trees. When all the elements of a development must be met, such as drainage, streets and pad site, it appears that all the trees are being removed. They have transplanted over 300 trees in Phase I and will be doing the same for the other two developments in order to save every tree possible. In addition, in the open space/park area they have added approximately 1500 trees near the creek area. Mr. Sandlin stated they will not be digging in any of the areas where the pipeline is located. They have been working closely with the pipeline company. They have crews that go through the development to make sure the trash and debris from construction is picked up and the city lets them know when they are not getting everything. The perimeter fencing will meet the city requirements. They are also working with FEMA on all drainage issues to make sure those issues are being met. Commissioner Hughes asked if the pathways around the lake area are for public use. Mr. Sandlin stated they are for the public. Commissioner Tarin asked if the park was public or private. Mr. Sandlin stated this was for the public. Commissioner Hughes asked staff about the issue relating to the overcrowding of the schools and if the school board has been advised of the additional development. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager stated the school districts consultant had contacted the city to gather information on land use that has been identified as residential to make sure they were not missing any possible future development. Commissioner Hughes stated that the school board has this information in their hands and it will be up to them to decide how to address any overcrowding issues. Ron McGough, Terry Sandlin Homes, stated he had received a call from the school board asking how many phases and home projections they were proposing. Vice Chairman Grove reiterated that the school board has been looking into the overcrowding of the schools in the area when Lakes of Little Bear was being proposed. They were making their projections at that time for any new development in the area. Commissioner Bynum asked how many additional lots the developer is anticipating by changing the zoning from R-1 to R-1 L. Terry Sandlin stated it was approximately 20 percent. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the lake that is being proposed is a new lake or existing. Mr. Sandlin stated it was new and the new lakes will be for detention to take care of the water coming off of this development plus it will accept the water coming off of the Woodlands. Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #03-02-ZC. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 March 18, 2003 Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #03-02-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 Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5A1A, for a SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT in R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on N Main St. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. This item is to hold a public hearing regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit on the Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, Tract 5A1A, for a Single Family Development. This is being proposed as a gated private subdivision. The code of ordinances requires the Zoning Commission and City Council to consider this as a Specific Use Permit. There may be specific conditions the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council might consider in order for it to become a gated private street subdivision. As a private street subdivision that is gated, there are specific requirements consistent with the code that deals specifically with emergency access through the gated community that would allow Fire and Police Department access through those gates and specific standards to which the fencing would be constructed. The private street development establishes that the property owners within the subdivision would agree to include themselves into a homeowners group for which dues would be collected and those dues would be used to help maintain that private street and other amenities. The homeowners association documents will be created as it has in Phase I and Phase II of Fountain Park and will be filed with the county. Each new homeowner purchasing a home will be aware of this document. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked for the applicant to come forward for comments. Terry Sandlin, Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc., stated this request is to match Fountain Park Phase I and Phase II, which are already approved as gated communities and be able to incorporate the same deed restrictions into Phase III that are on file for Phase I and will be on file for Phase II once completed. Vice Chairman Grove asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none, Vice Chairman Grove asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 March 18, 2003 Joe Matthews, 100 Trailwood, Euless, asked what the two lots at the entrances off of N. Main St. were going to be used for since they were designated differently on the map. Terry Sandlin stated these will be used for open space and the plans are to put some type of entry feature. Patricia Ryan, 203 Wooddale, Euless, stated that the land in her backyard drops at least 4 to 6 feet to the fence and wanted to know how far this development will be from her property and if the utilities will be underground. Ms. Ryan also expressed concerns about the drainage and how it will affect her property. Terry Sandlin stated there would be a 5 foot utility easement on Fountain Park side and the utilities will be underground. Mr. Sandlin also stated the development will be designed to accept the run-off that comes from the Woodlands. Vice Chairman Grove closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #03-02-SUP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #03-03-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 Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2, 4319 W PIPELINE RD, for a DRY CLEANING PLANT in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 4319 W PIPELINE RD. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to hold a public hearing to receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2, for a Dry Cleaning Plant in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. Central Cleaners is coming forward having operated a dry cleaning plant at 4319 W. Pipeline Rd. They are coming forward for a renewal of an SUP that was previously considered for a 3 year period of time. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this case and is recommending approval with the condition the period it be valid is for an additional 3 years. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 March 18, 2003 Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant or representative to come forward for any comments. Hee Hwang, 4319 W. Pipeline, Euless, came forward to represent the Central Cleaners and was available for questions. Vice Chairman Grove asked for any proponents/opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Hwang if the building they occupy has been kept up to standards and maintained by the property owner. Mr. Hwang stated the facilities have been maintained properly. Commissioner Hughes asked if there had been any complaints from the neighboring businesses concerning his business operation. Mr. Hwang stated there have been none. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-03-SUP with the following conditions: 1) SUP is valid for a period of three (3) years; and, 2) tied to the current owner, Hee D. Hwang. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #03-05-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, Portion of Lot 2, For a Eating Establishment W/Drive Thru in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1201 W Glade Rd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. This request is to consider a site plan for an eating establishment with drive thru located at the Heritage Towne Crossing Shopping Center area located on the SW corner of Glade and Hwy 121. The applicant is Whataburger and they are proposing this eating establishment with drive thru to be located on a lot about 35,410 square feet and the next item to consider will be a Specific Use Permit that is required by code for an eating establishment with a drive thru restaurant. The Development Review Committee has Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 March 18, 2003 evaluated the proposal to determine whether it fulfills all the site plan requirements with respect to parking, lighting and landscaping. All of the technical requirements have been met. In addition, the Gateway 121 District establishes some specific requirements with respect to enhanced pavement treatments for pedestrian and vehicle access, as well as, enhanced landscaping on the interior parking that has also been fulfilled. The primary ingress/egress will be off of Glade Rd. with an exit point off of the southwest portion of their property onto the spine road internal to the Heritage Towne Crossing development. Vice Chairman Grove opened the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the applicant or representative would come forward for any comments. Richard Espinosa, One Whataburger Way, Corpus Christi, stated he was available to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Grove asked if for any proponents/opponents. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes stated he would like to know if the color scheme of orange and white could be toned down because of the location of this.site. Commissioner Hughes asked if they would be willing to have the color scheme showing only on the Glade Rd. side and have the long sides that face Hwy 121 and the shopping center a more muted color. Mr. Espinosa stated the colors are a trademark for Whataburger. Mr. Espinosa stated they did address comments the Development Review Committee made and removed the blue from the color scheme. Mr. Espinosa stated they have been working with YUM and Weber to come with a mutual design that was compatible. The CMU block and brick they will be using matches the same that was used on the shopping center. Commissioner Hughes asked when Whataburger will begin their project after receiving approval from City Council. Mr. Espinosa stated they will submit their building plans as soon as they receive their approval and will begin construction as soon as building permits are issued. Commissioner Huffman asked if the color scheme is complimentary to the YUM building. Mr. Espinosa stated that it is. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Espinosa why it would be necessary for the additional orange and white along the sides with the other large W's above the drive-thru windows and a two foot high and eighteen foot long sign that says Whataburger. Mr. Espinosa again stated that the colors are a Whataburger trademark. Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #03-05-SUP as presented. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 March 18, 2003 Ayes: Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Bynum and May Nays: Vice Chairman Grove and Commissioner Hughes Abstention: None The motion carried (4-2-0). ITEM 6 CASE #03-02-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for EATING Establishment W/Drive Thru proposed to be located at Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, Portion of Lot 2, 1201 W Glade Rd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The site plan would be considered only if the Specific Use Permit had been approved and it meets all the technical requirements. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Hughes stated the site plan was well planned and he approved of how it was presented. Commissioner Hughes stated his only objection was the color scheme on the Specific Use Permit. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #03-02-SP. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: Vice Chairman Grove Abstention: None The motion carried (5-1-0). ITEM 7 CASE #03-03-RP — CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Consider a request for a REPLAT of Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lot 2; J.P. Hallford Survey, A-711, Tract 2A to Main Centre, Block A, Lots 2R, 3 & 4 in order to construct a COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. This property is located in the 300 blk. of N. Main St. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is CSS-Euless Calif. Ltd. Partnership. The request is for a Replat of property located on N. Euless Main St. immediately adjacent and to the north of the Braum's Restaurant. They are wishing to replat Lot 2, Block A. It is in substantial compliance with all the technical requirements and staff recommends approval. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 March 18, 2003 Commissioner Bynum asked Mr. Collins if there was a projected use for the 2.209 acres to the west directly behind this lot. Mr. Collins stated that there had been no formal site plan submittals. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-03-RP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 8 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 9 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 09/ AL .k.h&_ - dr •1003 ice Chairm.,n ! 'e Dat