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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-06 PLANNING AND ZONING MAY 6, 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 Ron Hughes Vice Chairman Mike Grove Perry Bynum Bill Tarin Monty Huffman Tony May 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 Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Robert Burke, CASCO; Robert Lindley, B&B Auto Body; and Fred Pallett. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Tarin and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CALLED MEETING OF April 15, 2003. Chairman McNeese stated that on page 6, first paragraph, first sentence, the first word "other" should read "others" and on page 7, fourth paragraph from the bottom, first sentence should read "asked if they". Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes from called meeting of April 15, 2003 with corrections as noted. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Hughes and May Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Tarin The motion carried (4-0-1). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 May 6, 2003 ITEM 2 CASE #03-04-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for AUTO PARTS STORE proposed to be located at Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lot 2R, 300 blk. N. Main St. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is O'Reilly Auto Parts and they propose to construct an Auto Parts Store at 311 N. Main St. on the west side of the road. Located immediately to the south is the Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store and immediately to the north is a vacant tract zoned C-2 as is the tract proposed for the Auto Parts Store and vacant property to the west. The site would contain an approximately 7,000 square foot building with primary ingress/egress on the north side of the property off of Main St. It meets all technical requirements consistent with our ordinance and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #03-04-SP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #03-09-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 SW Mills Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 5R, for a AUTO BODY WITH PAINT SHOP in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 605 W EULESS BLVD. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief overview of the case. The subject property is located at 605 W. Euless Blvd. on the south side of Hwy 10. The applicant is B&B Auto Body and currently operates an auto body shop out of a 4,000 square foot facility. They propose an additional 1200 square feet to the south end of the existing facility. The new garage bay door would open on the west side of the new structure. New pavement would be constructed as well to the site, extending southward from the existing pavement and even with the new building. Staff has reviewed all the site plan considerations and recommends approval. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 May 6, 2003 Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for comments. Robert Lindley, 605 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, stated the new addition will allow more room for employees and benefit the business. Mr. Lindley stated the new addition would allow them to separate their paint booth from the auto body service area. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Fred Pallett, 405 Simmons, Euless, stated his property is southwest of the property being proposed. Mr. Pallett stated his bedroom is under 200 feet from this structure and stated this facility is creating too much noise with the compressors during all hours of the day and night. Mr. Pallett also stated that the debris that is located behind the facility needs to be cleaned up because it is unsightly from his home. Mr. Pallett stated he was also concerned about any pollutants that may be going into the creek that is located behind the facility. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Robert Lindley, B&B Auto Body, stated he is in the process of cleaning the area by putting in new landscaping, replacing the fence that surrounds the property and wants to be a good neighbor. Mr. Lindley also stated they have not had any problems with thefts over the past 5 years. Chairman McNeese advised Mr. Lindley the fence was in disrepair with holes that could allow children to enter the premises, old tires and other debris that needed to be cleaned up and repaired. Mr. Lindley advised they have borrowed enough money over the cost of the new structure to help with the repairs of the fencing and new landscaping. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Lindley what the business hours were for this location. Mr. Lindley stated they work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The compressors are always shut off at 5:30 p.m. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Lindley how the fumes from the paint shop were dissipated. Mr. Lindley stated they have a stack that EPA has regulated to be one and a half times above the building. The new paint booth will have a bake oven and the equipment used in the new booth will be environmentally safer. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Lindley how long he had been operating the business. Mr. Lindley stated his father started the business there in 1989 and he took over the business from him in 1995. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 6, 2003 Commissioner May asked Mr. Lindley if he might consider adding a screening wall to help with the noise and if any of the run-off from this location is going into the creek. Mr. Lindley stated he would look into some type of screening to help with the noise and the area in the back of the property where they wash the cars there is a drain that goes into the city sewer. Mr. Lindley stated that when the building was first built a sand trap was put in that has a pipe extending out the back of the property to the creek. Mr. Lindley has had TNRCC inspect this sand trap and has received a letter of approval to eliminate the sand trap and cap off the pipe (that flows into creek). Commissioner May asked Mr. Lindley if there is any type of maintenance work being done at this location or strictly body work. Mr. Lindley stated they only perform auto body work. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Lindley where the compressors will be located when the new addition is built. Mr. Lindley stated they will be located at the back of the building on the outside. Mr. Lindley stated he could enclose that area to help buffer the noise. Mr. Lindley stated he would be glad to work with Mr. Pallett to help resolve any issues regarding the noise. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Lindley if it would be possible to change the hours of operation for the compressors so they are not disturbing to the surrounding residence. Mr. Lindley stated he would be glad to work with the residence to help reduce the noise and to construct some type of noise barrier for the compressors. Commissioner Huffman asked if the paint booth would be located in the new addition and if this would be environmentally safer for the surrounding area. Mr. Lindley stated that it would be. Commissioner Huffman stated that he would like to see some type of enclosure for the compressors to help with the noise. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Lindley if it would be possible to limit the hours of operation for the compressors to help eliminate some of the noise in the earlier hours of the day. Mr. Lindley stated they like to be able to start early in the morning because it does become unbearable in the summer when it gets so hot in the afternoon, that way his employees can get more of the work done early. Mr. Lindley stated that during the winter months it would not be a problem to start at a later time of the morning. Mr. Lindley stated the compressors should never be running after 5:30 p.m. or on the weekends. Mr. Lindley stated he does not allow his employees to work on the weekends or after hours. Commissioner Tarin stated it appears Mr. Lindley is taking pride in business with the plans he has of cleaning it up and can also understand why the residents in the area have a problem with the noise. Commissioner Tarin stated it sounds that Mr. Lindley is going to take care of the noise, repair the fencing, clean up the debris on the back of the property and help make this property more pleasing. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 May 6, 2003 Commissioner Tarin asked Mr. Lindley if the new paint booth will help eliminate the odors. Mr. Lindley stated there was additional filtering and the system was more environmentally efficient. The commissioners asked for staff recommendation on conditions of the SUP during their discussion. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, advised staff will make the physical improvements part of the building permit process and hold the final inspection until the applicant completes all the improvements regarding the noise buffer for the compressors and fencing. The commission would then be able to recommend conditions regarding issues with the operation. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #03-09-SUP with the following condition: Hours of operation be limited from 6:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m., Monday— Friday. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (4-0-0). ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. airman McNeese Date