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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-01 PLANNING AND ZONING APRIL 1, 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 Perry Bynum Vice Chairman Mike Grove Tony May Bill Tarin Monty Huffman Ron Hughes Mike Collins, Director of Planning & Dev. Eric Wilhite, Planning & Dev. Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Dev. Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Bill Beckler, WKB Architecture; Dave Whisenant, YUM Brands, Inc.; Rick Holliman, Glenn Engineering; Janice Flory, Whataburger; Scott Lark, Whataburger; P.S. Arora, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat; 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 Tarin. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of March 18, 2003 Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve minutes from called meeting of March 18, 2003. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 1, 2003 ITEM 2 CASE #02-17-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 2, for an 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 1300 block of W GLADE RD. 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 on Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, portion of Lot 2, for an eating establishment with drive-thru. The applicant, YUM Corporation, is proposing to operate this eating establishment with drive-thru. The restaurant is proposed as a Taco Bell/Long John Silvers. The building will contain approximately 3,646 square feet with seating for 60 inside dining. Staff has worked with the applicant on specific site plan and technical issues specific to the 121 Gateway District and the applicant has complied with all of the minimum standards. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for any comments. Bill Beckler, WKB Architecture, Lucas, TX, representing YUM Brands, stated the Taco Bell/Long John Silvers is a new prototype that is being developed by YUM under a concept called branding. These facilities will share the same kitchen, restroom facilities and dining room. This offers the consumer an advantage by having a choice of two food groups as opposed to one. This particular building has been under development for over a year. The applicant has been working closely with Whataburger and Weber to make sure they have complimentary colors for the buildings. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for any comments. John Weber Jr., owner of Heritage Towne Crossing Shopping Center, stated he was in favor of this project. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Beckler if the colors he mentioned as proprietary were not colors that the shopping center endorses. Mr. Beckler stated the pale orange and buff colors were specific to YUM. All the other colors were part of the Heritage Towne shopping center. YUM has been working with John Weber and Hodges and Associates to try and select colors that would be compatible with the rest of the development. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 1, 2003 Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Beckler if those colors had been used in construction on other facilities anywhere. Mr. Beckler stated there were other projects in the works but there were no physical facilities he could show. Commissioner Hughes asked if YUM was in consensus with the issue of how the traffic flow will be designed. Robert Howman, Glenn Engineering, stated they were in favor of supporting staff and Mr. Weber has also agreed to make the changes to accommodate making the necessary changes for the drive entrance. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Howman if the illustration that had been provided matched the elevation drawings that were submitted to the city. Mr. Howman stated they were. Commissioner Tarin asked how the color was integrated into the brick and if the color would fade over the years. Mr. Beckler stated this was a concrete brick, the color is blended in with the concrete and it is cast. The color is throughout the entire material and will not fade. Commissioner Tarin asked if there were any restaurants in existence now with the new concept they are proposing. Mr. Beckler stated they are working with other restaurants in other areas of the country and the initial response has been good. Mr. Beckler stated this is one of two sites they are working on now in the Metroplex. Vice Chairman Grove asked for staff to explain what the issue was regarding the traffic flow that the applicant has agreed to. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that for the southbound movement out of the south end of the site a left turn movement would be restricted by the addition of signage to indicate no left turn. Reference was made to what is being called the spine road. The specific details from an Engineering design standpoint on how the traffic would be restricted to continue eastbound through the one-way portion of the Chic-fil-la site have not been specifically identified but the intent is for there to be some type of concrete barrier that would physically restrict, as well as, the addition of signage that would indicate a right turn only to access Hwy 121 frontage road. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Beckler if the construction materials were blocks or stones with mortar joints or if it was a continuously cast piece that is elevated and put into place. Mr. Beckler stated it was a concrete brick with mortar. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Beckler if the proprietary colors they are proposing represent approximately 65 to 70 percent of the colors of the building in the color photo. Mr. Beckler stated that was correct. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #02-17-SUP with the conditions: 1) traffic flow issue be resolved or at least a plan that all parties have consensus to and be established in writing before submittal to City Council, and; 2) elevations drawings submitted be part of the case file. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 1, 2003 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #02-06-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, LOT 2, 1300 block of W GLADE RD. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to approve a request for a site plan for eating establishment with drive-thru proposed to be located on Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, portion of Lot 2, 1300 block of W. Glade Rd. Vice Chairman Grove asked the representatives of YUM and architects if they would give some consideration to slightly larger caliper Lace Bark Elms in the landscape plan. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #02-06-SP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #03-06-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (RENEWAL) AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (RENEWAL) on Allen m. Downen Survey, A-415, Tracts 3E1 & 3N, for a CHURCH in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1400 W Euless Blvd. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 April 1, 2003 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Mr. Walia of the Sikh Sangat Temple, is requesting the renewal of an SUP to continue the operation of their worship center. The information provided in the packet indicated that the original SUP that was approved by the City Council in March 2000 was valid for a three year period of time and contained the following conditions: 1) a thee inch overlay of the asphalt parking be completed, which would have been considered a temporary improvement; 2) asphalt parking lot be converted to concrete within a three year period of time; 3) site lighting be installed that would conform to the UDC requirements; and 4) renovations to the structure be completed that would result in the addition of a kitchen area and bathrooms. To date the applicant has not fulfilled the conditions to temporarily resurface the parking lot, convert the parking lot to concrete and to install any of the required site lighting. Contained in the packet is a request from the applicant that they be allowed to in lieu of any additional improvements of an asphalt overlay or concrete parking to complete a seal coat to the existing parking. Staff has made comments relative from a Fire Departments stand point in engineering that this would not meet any of the paving standards established by code. To date, staff has not been presented with any specific information that would indicate any good faith effort to comply with the original conditions established in the SUP approved in March 2000. After consideration staff is recommending to the commission the SUP be denied. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative to come forward for comments. P.S. Arora, member of Board of Directors of Guarwara Sikh Sangat, 1400 W. Euless Blvd. Mr. Arora stated the church is grateful for the City of Euless allowing the congregation to meet in Euless. Mr. Arora stated that the first condition on the previous SUP included a lighting plan. Mr. Arora stated that the lighting plan was submitted and approved by staff. The third condition was for the church to install concrete paving on the property. Mr. Arora passed out information showing how much the church has spent over the past three years to improve the facility. Mr. Arora stated they made improvements to the sanctuary, congregation hall, kitchen and classrooms for the children. These improvements cost approximately $20,000.00. The congregation attending the church ranges from 125-140 people. Mr. Arora then passed out pictures of the property. Mr. Arora stated the church has received estimates on concrete for the parking lot. The total estimated cost to repave the east, north and west parking lot is $63,924.00. Mr. Arora stated that the parking lot of the church which is adjacent to their property is all asphalt with a seal coat. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman asked for clarification on what the minimum paving requirements were for the fire lane. Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector, stated 6 inches is the minimum paving requirement with 24 foot wide fire lanes. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 April 1, 2003 Vice Chairman asked if staff knew what was the current composition of the lot. Ron Young, Director of Public Works, stated the lot is asphalt. He also stated the church did provide three inch asphalt overlay approximately three years ago. Vice Chairman asked if that overlay met current specifications. Mr. Young stated the overlay at that time was only intended to give the church time to gather the funds to make the conversion to concrete for their renewal at this time. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, stated that asphalt paving is not acceptable paving material for new installation now, it is four inch concrete for any type of pavement for parking. The requirement for fire lane is six inches. Commissioner Hughes asked if the concrete entrance off of W. Euless Blvd. could be included into the fire lane requirements. Mr. Anderson stated the entrance portion belonging to the church is twelve foot wide. Mr. Anderson stated the fire department requirement is to be able to reach 150 feet of all portions of the building by a fire lane. Commissioner Hughes advised the church representative that it would be in their best interest to work with the staff and provide them with all the information they request. Commissioner Hughes also stated that the amount of area required to create a fire lane would be substantially less. Mr. Collins asked Commissioner Hughes if he was asking for staff to differentiate what would be the minimal requirements for only the portion of the fire lane to be concrete as opposed to all of the surface parking. Commissioner Hughes stated that was correct. Commissioner Hughes would like to see the staff and church work together to see if there was any working room that could be established. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Arora if the proposal from the asphalt company addressed reestablishing the structural integrity of the soil sub street and the asphalt to the original condition. Mr. Arora stated the foundation has already been established and would not need any lime. Commissioner Hughes asked if the congregation was able to repair the fire lane portion of the parking lot with concrete and repair the rest of the parking lot with asphalt. Mr. Arora stated if this is a requirement the commission stipulates the congregation will try to meet this requirement. Mr. Wilhite advised the commission that staff has contacted the property owner adjacent to the west of this facility regarding the heavy equipment that has been parking on this property and would like to suggest to the church they put up some kind of bollards with a cable or fencing in order to keep this equipment from parking on the lot and causing more damage. Commissioner Hughes stated that another stipulation to the previous SUP was that the signage meet TX-10 standards. Mr. Arora stated they have not established a street sign at this time. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 April 1, 2003 Commissioner Huffman asked staff for clarification if it was a code requirement or a recommendation for having concrete paving in lieu of asphalt. Mr. Collins stated that new land use requires paving to be concrete. This particular vacant structure had lost its nonconforming use status and when they came in to occupy that structure it was dealt with as though it was a new land use that needed to conform to all of the existing codes. Mr. Arora advised they did put an asphalt overlay on the parking lot that met the city code. The only problem the church has had to complete the parking requirements with concrete was money. Mr. Arora also asked staff to discuss the requirements that had been established for the Specific Use Permit approved for Restoration Church. Commissioner Tarin asked if this case could be tabled in order to give the church time to work with staff on some type of agreement to meet certain standards and bring it back before the commission before going to City Council. Chairman McNeese asked for clarification regarding the lighting plan. Mr. Collins stated that the staff that was present for this case three years ago are longer here and the present staff is not familiar with what was approved for the lighting plan. Chairman McNeese stated that he felt in order to give this case proper evaluation, to be fair to staff and the applicant, that he would like to see this case tabled for staff and the applicant to have time to work together before the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Collins asked the commissioner if they were seeking to see a proposal that represented standards for the parking surface less than what code requires. The commission acknowledged. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to table final consideration for case #03-06-SUP for future consideration at the next scheduled meeting on April 15, 2003. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #03-01-UDC — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request by CITY OF EULESS for a change to Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 April 1, 2003 "Unified Development Code" in order to amend Sec. 84-117 "Main Street Sign Regulations". Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Chairman McNeese stated this case will be tabled. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to table case #03-01-UDC until the next scheduled meeting of April 15, 2003. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 6 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 7 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Ch man McN ese Date