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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-04 PLANNING AND ZONING NOVEMBER 4, 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 Vice Chairman Grove Bill Tarin Monty Huffman Ron Hughes Perry Bynum Tony May Eric Wilhite, Planning & Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Bob Freeman, Asst. Police Chief Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: John Lynch, All Group, L.P.; Thomas Hoover, Thomas Hoover Engineering; Todd Sternfeld, Superior Concrete; Bill Pasteur, Bill Pasteur Real Estate; Tai Kautai, TKS Construction; and others listed in visitors' register. 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 October 21, 2003 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of October 21, 2003. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissions Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 November 4, 2003 The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #03-10-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT proposed to be located at Tucker Addition-Euless, portion of Block 2, Lot B4, 110 N Ector Dr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. This is a request for approval of a Site Plan. The applicant, All Group, L.P., proposes to develop a professional office complex on a 1.107 acre tract located at 110 N. Ector Dr. The Site Plan has been reviewed by staff and meets all technical criteria for site planning requirements. They are proposing one building with future phases of two other buildings. There will be an entrance off of the frontage road of Hwy 183 and a mutual access that enters off of N. Ector Dr. John Lynch, Adams, Lynch and Loftin, 1903 Central Dr., Bedford, stated they are proposing a campus type setting with three single story buildings that will not be identical. They are also proposing to control the architecture of the buildings through deed restrictions and covenants. Thomas Hoover, Thomas Hoover Engineering, 416 N. Main St., Euless, stated they are proposing to break this 2.76 acre tract into three lots. The site is only 45% impervious in lot one with the sidewalks, dumpster, building and parking spaces. The remaining 55% will being turf and landscaped. There will be a detention pond that will be part of the initial construction along the east side of the tract bounded by the school property and the existing storm sewer that serves the Odyssey and Oncor buildings. The detention pond will be used to create a situation so the post development flows do not exceed the predevelopment flows. Commissioner Tarin asked if there would be any traffic problems with Euless Jr. High. Thomas Hoover stated that was one reason they did not try to connect some of the sidewalks to the buildings. Also, with this being an office building the traffic in the mornings from the school should not be during any peak times for the offices. John Lynch also stated they are proposing to draw the same type of professions into these offices and the peak traffic hours for them would not be the same as the traffic hours for the school. Commissioner Tarin made a motion to approve case #03-10-SP. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 November 4, 2003 The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #03-06-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 W.G. Matthews Survey, A-1052, Tract 2B from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1A (Single Family Attached Dwelling District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on the NE corner of S. Main St. and Whitener Dr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. This is a request for a Zoning Change of the W.G. Matthews Survey, A-1052, Tract 2B, to be changed from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1A (Single Family Attached Dwelling District) and to consider recommendation of an Ordinance. This property is located on the northeast corner of S. Main St. and Whitener Dr. Mr. Leon Hodges of Hodges Properties is requesting this zoning change of the 1.54 acre tract of land adjacent to other property he owns. Currently there is a new development to the east that is single family. City staff has reviewed this Zoning Change request and recommends approval. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative was present and to come forward for comments. Bob Welty, Architect for project, 5950 Berkshire, Dallas, stated the property is a 1.544 acre site located on the northeast corner of Whitener and S. Main St. The property is currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) and they are requesting zoning R-1A (Single Family Attached Dwelling District) which would allow them to build duplexes with a common wall. Mr. Welty briefly described the surrounding property. There are two main constraints with this property. One is the width of the property in the east/west direction which does not allow for single family detached and the second being the north end of the site contains a drainage easement that is heavily wooded. They are proposing the homes to face S. Main St. with each unit being two story and having the appearance of being single story. Each unit will contain a two story pitched roof carport which will be entered from an alley which will be constructed along the east side of the property. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 November 4, 2003 Commissioner Bynum asked Mr. Welty if this zoning change would be better for the neighborhood. Mr. Welty stated that with the drainage easement they will also be preserving 100% of the trees along that easement and this would be appropriate for this site. Commissioner May asked Mr. Welty if he felt there was a need for this zoning to be changed to a R-1A. Mr. Welty stated his client has conducted a thorough study and intends to own these properties for a rental pool and stated there was a need for this product. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. Welty what will be done with the portion of the property that contains the drainage easement. Mr. Welty stated that in order for them to use that portion of the property and make it appealing they will build a six foot stone rip- rap. The creek bottom will be six foot wide with stone on the south bank. They will also be preserving 100% of the trees. Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #03-06-ZC. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #03-07-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 John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 1A02B and 1A03 from PD 870 (Planned Development 870) based on R-4 zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) and R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1109 Raider Dr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. This is a request for a Zoning Change of the John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 1A02B and 1A03, from PD 870 which is a Planned Development based on R-4 (Multi family) zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) and R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. The applicant, Concrete Investments (dba Superior Concrete), is requesting the Zoning Change of a 2 acre tract with a 1.3 acre western portion being requested as C-2 (Community Business District) and approximately 0.65 acres to the east being requested as R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District). This site is located along Raider Dr. just south of Pipeline and north of W. Euless Blvd. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 November 4, 2003 The applicant proposes to take the R-1 L and divide it into four separate lots more typical of the adjacent neighborhood on the east side of David Dr. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this application and recommends approval. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for comments. Todd Sternfeld, President and Owner Superior Concrete Products, 1203 Raider Dr., Euless, stated the purpose of their request for the Zoning Change is for the future expansion of Superior Concrete Products. Mr. Sternfeld gave a brief overview of Superior Concrete and explained this site is their corporate office. Their plans are to construct a one story office building with approximately an additional 4,000 to 6,000 square feet on the portion of the property that faces Raider Dr. They plan to add an additional 10-20 employees over the next 1-2 years. The use of the property will be for additional sales and administration purposes. The proposed zoning also provides for developing four single family lots facing David Dr. Mr. Sternfeld stated they feel this is the best use for this portion of the property due to the existing single family zoning to the east and south. Mr. Sternfeld also stated that Superior Concrete is prepared to build one of their six foot high decorative precast concrete fences between the C-2 zone and R-1 L zone to meet the six foot high masonry screening fence requirement between the commercial and residential properties. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Ronnie White, 1111 David Dr., Euless, stated he wanted to know if the six foot masonry fence would be on the back side between the houses and business the way they have now. Mr. White stated the wall was very pleasing. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, advised Mr. White the wall will be on the east side of the business and the homes will be facing David Dr. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-07-ZC. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 November 4, 2003 ITEM 5 CASE #03-13-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 South Main Addition, Block A, Lot 1R, for a CHURCH in R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 703 S. Main St. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to remove case #03-13-SUP from the table. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of this case. This case was tabled by the Planning and Zoning Commission to this date at the last meeting. This is a request for a Specific Use Permit on South Main Addition, Block A, Lot 1R, for a church in R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning. This property is located at 703 S. Main St. The applicant, Free Church of the Tonga of Texas, which currently operates a church at this location and is planning to demolish the existing church then construct a new church building. Staff met with the applicant after the last Planning and Zoning meeting and the applicant indicated they have talked with the citizens that spoke at the previous meeting and have tried to address some of their concerns. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant if they had any further comments. Tai Kautai stated he would answer any questions the Commission had for him. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Wesley Johnston, 701 S. Main St., Euless, stated he lives to the north of the proposed zoning change. Mr. Johnston stated they have spoken with Mr. Kautai and they have been working t ogether t o work out t heir issues. M r. Johnston a Iso stated t hey have been working with Mr. Kautai in trying to save an old large tree that is along the fence line where the masonry fence will be placed. Mr. Johnston was asking if there was a way to provide some light and ventilation in this area around the tree. • Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 November 4, 2003 Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hughes asked for clarification on the type, size and length of the fencing that is being proposed. Tai Kautai, TKS Construction, stated they are working with city officials and the adjoining homeowner and have come up with a masonry wall that will not require any digging and cause damage to the existing tree. The masonry wall will have posts every five feet with masonry panels that will be six feet in height. This will help to save all the trees in the area. The fence will run along the north and east portions of the property. Commissioner Hughes thanked Mr. Kautai for his cooperation with the adjoining resident to resolve their issues. Commissioner Hughes made a motion to approve case #03-13-SUP with the following conditions: 1) SUP be granted with respect to the perpetual parking arrangements with the school; and 2) Masonry fence shall be six (6) feet and style agreed upon and noted on Site Plan exhibit. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 6 CASE #03-09-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a SITE PLAN for CHURCH proposed to be located at South Main Addition, Block A, Lot 1R, 703 S. Main St. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #03-09-SP. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Tarin, Huffman, Hughes, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 7 REPORTS There were no reports. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 November 4, 2003 ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Chai man cNeese Date