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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-15 PLANNING AND ZONING APRIL 15, 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 Bill Tarin Vice Chairman Mike Grove Perry Bynum Monty Huffman Tony May Ron Hughes Mike Collins, Director of Planning & Development Eric Wilhite, Planning & Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Ron Knott, Jabez Land Corp.; Keith Thomas, Metroplex Retaining Walls; Patrick Saucedo, PSA; Kirpal Singh Bhogal, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat; and others listed in vistors' register. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of April 1, 2003. Chairman McNeese stated that on page 4 the word "thee" in the last paragraph should read "three". Commissioner Hughes stated that on page 6 the term "sub street" in the third paragraph should read "substrate". Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve minutes from called meeting of April 1, 2003 with corrections as noted. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 15, 2003 The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #03-04-RP — CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Consider a request for a REPLAT of Thousand Oaks Estates Addition, Block A, Lots 1B & 2B to Thousand Oaks Estates, Block A, Lots 1-22 in order to construct a SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. This property is located at 2705 Baze 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 replat of the Thousand Oaks Addition, Block A, Lots 1B & 2B in order to construct a single family development. This property is located at 2705 Baze Rd. On the east side it is approximately a 7 acre tract that has been subdivided into a 22 lot subdivision. It conforms to all the technical requirements. The City Engineer has issued a Certificate of Acceptable Public Improvements letter and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-04-RP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #03-01-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 John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 1 C10A, 3E, 3H and 3J from I-1 (Light Industrial District) zoning to PD (Planned Development District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on S. Pipeline Rd. just east of Raider Dr. 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 Planned Development to change the zoning of John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 3E, 3H and a portion of 3J, from I-1 (Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development District) based on I-1 allowing a concrete batch plant. The applicant is Metroplex Retaining Walls on a 4.8 acre tract located on S. Pipeline Rd. east of Raider Dr. and south of Hwy Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 15, 2003 10. The applicant proposes to construct a batch plant. The primary ingress/egress would be off of S. Pipeline Rd. That particular area would contain a masonry screening wall and landscaping on the property abutting Pipeline. There would also be masonry screening wall along the east side of the southern portion of the property. All of the surface area contained on the site would be constructed of concrete paving to city specifications. The northern portion of the site would contain the actual batch plant. On the western portion of that northern site would contain the actual storage bins for the aggregate material, as well as, on the south end with storage bins. The batch plat itself would contain a silo approximately 40 foot in height connected by a 30 foot long conveyor belt that would connect from a point approximately 30 feet up onto the silo into the aggregate storage bin. Staff has worked with the applicant on various site issues. The applicant has proposed a chain link fence with earth tone vinyl slats, as well as, the planting of cedar elm trees that would serve as a visual buffer when fully grown. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for any comments. Bryan Klein, ION Design, 2800 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, stated his firm has been retained for the land planning and civil engineering for this site. This site has been divided into several sites. The north site would be available for future development of offices and the south portion would be available for future development unrelated to this property with Hwy 10 frontage. This proposal is to help expand the current business that is located across S. Pipeline Rd. in Fort Worth. This business is called a batch plant because they make batches of materials. The purpose is to make grout for the product they produce. This business is not like a typical concrete batch plant. The applicant has agreed to site security and lighting so police have a good means of patrolling the area. The area will be fenced in with a chain link fence and masonry screening walls. The applicant has also agreed to an 8 foot screening wall on the south along Pipeline Rd. and also on the east which is where the storage area will be located. Keith Thomas, 11016 S. Pipeline Rd., Fort Worth, stated the company builds stone retaining walls and grout is needed in these types of walls. The business does not generate a large production that would require a large amount of trucks to be coming in and out of the area at all hours of the day. They currently have 6 trucks and would possibly have more if business continues to grow. This will be a new facility that will have all the updated equipment that is required by law. 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. Barry Whitmore, 2851 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, W.S. Joint Venture, stated his business is located adjacent to this property at 1501 Baccarac Ct. His objections to the batch plant going in behind his buildings was the dust and pollutants and this development will Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 15, 2003 deter the development of property on Hwy 10 because of the size of this structure could not be aesthetically pleasing. Wayne Lewellen, 2801 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, LHL Management, stated his property is to the east of this project and was concerned about the dust and the large structure. He stated he didn't think the trees and fences would screen this particular structure enough in order to bring other business into this area. Mr. Lewellen also stated that there is a traffic problem with the trucks that run in and out of the present location of the batch plant. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to come forward to answer the concerns that have been expressed. Keith Thomas stated the screening wall will be an 8 foot masonry wall. There is a concrete batch plant behind their existing business that has a large amount of trucks coming in and out of the property. The elm trees that are proposed along the south side of the silo will start at 10 to 15 feet in height. They are monitored by the TCEQ for dust control. Commissioner Hughes asked how the trees on the back side were going to be irrigated. Mr. Thomas stated they will be either drip irrigate or cover irrigate. Each tree will cost approximately $300-$500 so they will make every effort to make sure they are irrigated. Commissioner Hughes asked what the future plans were for the lot that was adjacent to Hwy 10. Mr. Thomas stated they would try to market this lot for some type of office use. Commissioner Huffman asked how the materials were received at the plant and where were they placed. Mr. Thomas stated the material is brought in on trucks in bulk form and placed near the bins, which will then be moved with a piece of equipment. Chairman McNeese asked what motivated them to want to move their location from the existing location. Mr. Thomas stated they needed to upgrade the facility and to increase the efficiency. Chairman McNeese asked if they were licensed through the state. Mr. Thomas stated they were licensed through TCEQ and monitored. Chairman McNeese asked how long they had been at the current location and if there had been any complaints from neighboring business. Mr. Thomas stated that he was not aware of any complaints and they have been at that location for the past 10 years. Mike Collins stated that staff has contacted the Arlington office of TCEQ and that they indicated they have not received any complaints on this particular plant in the past 5 years. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 April 15, 2003 Robert Barker, City Engineer, stated he wanted to point out that not everything was showing on the site plan, such as, drainage, sanitary sewer, water looping systems that would come up in the plan review at a later time. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to recommend denial for case #03-01-PD. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: Vice Chairman Grove Abstention: None The motion carried (3-1-0). ITEM 4 CASE #03-04-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 St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 6, for a LUBE SERVICE CENTER in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2740 W Euless Blvd. 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 St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 6, for a Lube Service Center in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) located at 2740 W. Euless Blvd. Any type of automotive use considered by P&Z and City Council would be processed as a specific use permit located in the TX-10 zoning. The site layout would contain a 2100 square foot facility with four (4) service bays and an customer service office area. The orientation of the building would have the service bays on the east and west side to enhance the building aesthetically on Hwy 10 and help mitigate any potential noise from the residential properties located to the north. The applicant is allowed to buffer the location on the north portion abutting the residential properties with a combination six foot fencing with a ten foot wide landscaping buffer. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for any comments. Patrick Saucedo, Patrick Saucedo Architecture, 8900 Hunters Glen Trail, Fort Worth, stated the applicant has commissioned him to help with the design and development of this property. Mr. Saucedo stated they had originally wanted to have the bay doors Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 April 15, 2003 facing Hwy 10 due to competitors having this type of configuration but have complied with the staff recommendations. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Mike Castanza, 4324 Garland, Haltom City, stated he was part owner of the property and has not been able to sell this site and many others for over 10 years. Mr. Castanza stated he was advised by city staff years ago to go ahead and develop the property with water and sewer in order to sell it. This is the first development to come forward since that time. Mr. Castanza stated that when City Council rezoned this particular area to TX-10 they stated this type of development would be acceptable, therefore he would like to see this developed. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Carmen Solis, 2613 Needles St., Euless, stated she was concerned with the hazardous materials and how they will be disposed of. She was also concerned with any other type of mechanical work that would be conducted at this particular business. Bill Kinkaid, 2703 Needles St., Euless, stated he was concerned with the disposal of the chemicals, how the business will be oriented, and what other type of work they will be conducting. Mr. Kinkaid there was a great concern for the property owners health with this type of business near a residential area. Mr. Kinkaid was also concerned about the location of the dumpster. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, stated that TX-10 zoning requires dumpster locations to be a minimum of 20 feet away from residential property and the applicant has located the dumpster over 20 feet away as well as having a masonry screening wall around it and additional landscaping. The applicant is also exceeding the landscaping requirement. Beth Spence, 2701 Needles St., Euless, stated she was concerned with the health hazards due to the chemicals. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Bill Holford, Valvoline Co., Quebec St., Dallas, stated the applicant is proposing an upscale image of an Express Care Center. Valvoline inspects the shop in which the applicant will have to maintain. Valvoline will be delivering the oil to the site in bulk that is pumped into a tank and measured to insure there is no overage or spills. There is an environmental company that will pick up the oil waste that is kept in a tank and will be taken to a site in Houston. The only other chemical that will be kept on site for the environmental company to pick up is antifreeze. The antifreeze is also kept in a tank so it is not exposed to the public. Mr. Holford stated that no chemicals will be disposed of in the trash receptacle. Mr. Holford stated this site will only be conducting what is called Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 April 15, 2003 quick maintenance. If the vehicle requires any other type of work to be done the customer is advised to seek a mechanic. Fassohsiov Asfaha, Fort Worth, stated this facility will only be conducting quick maintenance such as oil changes, alternators, etc. but nothing that would require overnight stays. Mr. Asfaha stated that batteries will be disposed off on a weekly basis. Commissioner Hughes asked what type of solvent will be used when cleaning pans. Mr. Asfaha stated the tank where the chemicals are drained to has a machine that cleans the pans and washes the chemicals into the holding tank. Commissioner Hughes asked if any air ratchets will be used. Mr. Asfaha stated if these are used they will drop the doors so the noise of the ratchet would only be heard 20 feet away. Commissioner Hughes asked what the elevation would be from this property and the property behind. Patrick Saucedo stated the elevation slopes 1/4 inch per foot from the building footprint going back. Commissioner Hughes asked what the hours of operation would be for this facility. Mr. Asfaha stated they would be open six days a week from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Mr. Asfaha stated they will work with the neighborhood because that is where their business will be coming from. Vice Chairman Grove asked if their practice is to honk the horns when entering and existing the bays. Mr. Holford stated the procedure is for the employee to go out to the vehicle and greet the customer, the customer drives the car into the bay but no horns are ever used. The only time a horn would be used was if they were going around a blind corner but they way the building is designed there should be no need to be honking horns. Chairman McNeese asked if they have to receive a permit from the state to operate this type of business. Mr. Holford stated they received a permit from the TCEQ. Chairman McNeese asked if this was a franchise of Valvoline. Mr. Holford stated that Valvoline has three tiers to their program and this particular one is what they call the Express Care. This gives the owner the image they need to get their business going. Chairman McNeese asked how the oil is brought in. Mr. Holford stated that the oil is brought in by a truck that will pump the oil into the tank just as you would pump gas. Commissioner Huffman asked how often the batteries will be disposed of and how will they be stored. Mr. Asfaha stated the batteries will be disposed of on a weekly basis and will be stored inside the shop. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 April 15, 2003 Commissioner Huffman asked how often Valvoline will be inspecting the facility. Mr. Halford stated they will be conducting an inspection on a bi-weekly and quarterly basis. Patrick Saucedo stated the applicant was willing to propose a six or eight foot masonry wall next to the residential property. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to recommend denial for case #03-04-SUP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #03-03-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for LUBE SERVICE CENTER proposed to be located at St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 6, 2740 W Euless Blvd. Without further discussion Commissioner Hughes made a motion to recommend denial for case #03-03-SP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 6 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 9 April 15, 2003 Commissioner Hughes made a motion to remove case #03-06-SUP from being tabled. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). Kirpal Singh Bhogal, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, 1400 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, stated they have worked with the staff and agree to the terms that have been proposed to the Commission. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, read the proposal to be considered: 1)Construct a concrete fire lane to city standards as identified on Exhibit "A"; 2)Design and construct, utilizing a licensed engineer experienced in pavement design, an asphalt surface for the remaining surface parking areas that will meet the intent of City of Euless pavement specifications for a period of five (5) years; 3)construct permanent barrier on the west side property line to prevent thru traffic; 4)construct a concrete dumpster pad and approach in accordance with city requirements; 5)complete these improvements within one year; and 6)request a SUP term for one year. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Bhogal if they were happy with the conditions that have been proposed. Mr. Bhogal stated they feel this was a reasonable plan. Commissioner Hughes asked how much time they would need to have a licensed engineer prepare a design and analysis and have the documents turned into the City. Mr. Bhogal stated however long the city would give them they will supply the documents. Chairman McNeese proposed to give the church 90 days to prepare the design and analysis and have the documents to the city. After that 90 days if the documents are not received by the city staff then the SUP be revoked. Mr. Bhogal agreed to the proposal. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, stated he was concerned about the continued damage to the parking area and would suggest having the barriers put up as soon as possible to keep traffic from causing more damage. Mr. Bhogal stated they could have the barriers up within 90 days. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #03-06-SUP with the following conditions: 1)Construct a concrete fire lane to city standards as identified on Exhibit "A"; 2)Design, utilizing a licensed engineer experienced in pavement design, an asphalt surface for the remaining surface parking areas that will meet the intent of City of Euless Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 April 15, 2003 pavement specifications for a period of five (5) years, if not completed within 90 days the SUP would be revoked; 3)Construct, utilizing the licensed engineers design, an asphalt parking surface for the remaining parking area that will meet the intent of the City of Euless pavement specifications for a period of five (5) years to be completed within a one year period of time; 4)Construct permanent barrier on the west side property line to prevent thru traffic within a 90 day period of time; 5)Construct a concrete dumpster pad and approach in accordance with city requirements within one year; 6)request the term of SUP be for one year. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove and Commissioner Hughes Nays: Commissioner Huffman Abstention: None The motion carried (3-1-0). ITEM 7 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 "Unified Development Code" in order to amend Sec. 84-117 "Main Street Sign Regulations". Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. Staff is recommending that consideration of this item be tabled indefinitely. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to table indefinitely case #03-01-UDC. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman and Hughes Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 8 REPORTS There were no reports. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 April 15, 2003 ITEM 9 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:35p.m. Ch irman M•Neese Date