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Home My WebLink About2004-01-06 • PLANNING AND ZONING January 6, 2004 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 City Hall of the Municipal Complex. 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 Mike Grove George Zahn Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Perry Bynum Tony May Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Shylene Quinones, Ottis Lee, Ken Harp, Pauline Harper, Sarah Conger, Tariq Jalil THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Bynum and Invocation was given by Commissioner May. ITEM 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner May made a motion for Mike Grove to become the new Chairman. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners May and Bynum Nays: C hairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman and Portugal Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 January 6, 2004 The motion did not carry (2-5-0) Commissioner Huffman made a motion for Richard McNeese to remain as Chairman. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: The motion carried (7-0-0). Chairman McNeese made a motion for Mike Grove to remain as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of December 2, 2003 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of December 2, 2003. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: Commissioners Zahn and Portugal The motion carried (5-0-2). ITEM 3 CASE #03-09-RP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A REPLAT Receive public input and consider a request for a REPLAT of Bell Ranch Terrace, Block 2, Lots 8-9; Block 3, Lots 1-5, 7&8; Block 4, Lots 8-13; Block 5, Lots 1-20 & 2 2-26; B lock 6, Lots 1 -26; Block 7, Lots 13-20 to Oakridge Estates Phase II, Block D, Lots 1-9; Block E, Lots 1-30; Block F, Lots 1-52; Block G, Lots 1-7 in order to construct a SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. This property is located at 1200 Signet Dr. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 January 6, 2004 Commissioner Zahn made a motion to remove case #03-09-RP from the table. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to receive public input and consider a request for a replat of Bell Ranch Terrace, Block 2, Lots 8-9; Block 3, Lots 1-5, 7&8; Block 4, Lots 8-13; Block 5, Lots 1-20 & 22-26; Block 6, Lots 1-26; Block 7, Lots 13-20. This project had previously been considered as a zone change and was approved to create a 94 lot residential subdivision. The site is located to the north of Signet Drive, west of Industrial, east of the existing Bell Ranch residential subdivision. The Development Review Committee determined the application is in substantial compliance with the city submittal requirements. The City Engineer has reviewed the preliminary drainage, water and sewer layouts and has accepted those and staff is recommending approval. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked if the applicant or representative to come forward for comments. Ottis Lee, Civilworks Engineering, 1192 Boling Ranch Rd., Azle, stating he was representing BNR Properties. Mr. Lee stated they have met with the city regarding the plat as well as the preliminary engineering plans, have received comments and incorporated those into the plans and have received approval for the preliminary plat. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents to come forward for comments. Shylene Quinones, 409 Nita Ln., Euless, stated she was concerned about the grading in the area. Her home backs up to first 4 or 5 lots and was concerned about possible retaining walls and how that would affect her property and the drainage. Ms. Quinones also stated there has been a large amount of runoff and silt from the large amount of dirt that has been brought into the development. Ms. Quinones stated she was concerned about how many trees they plan on taking down for the development. She is aware there is going to be a green space but would like to know what some of the plans are going to be for that area. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 6, 2004 Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant to address the concerns that have been expressed Ms. Quinones. Ottis Lee stated the grading and retaining walls are part of the zoning requirement. There was a limitation placed on the location and elevation of retaining walls to the first five lots to the west side of Calvary beginning at Signet. The basic problem is Calvary sits up about five feet above the back of the existing lots that front Nita. Mr. Lee stated they have completed preliminary grading work to look at this problem. They have been able to limit the number of lots that have walls to the first four lots. The maximum wall height is 3 1/2 foot. Mr. Lee stated they have been working closely with Engineering and there will be a drainage easement and drainage basins and pipe along the back of the lots beginning with lots 4 and 5. This is approximately halfway down Calvary of the newly platted lots. The water coming down the back of the new lots would be picked up by the drainage inlets. The water draining from the lots that front Nita would be picked up in the drainage inlets prior to getting to the Church's property then directed underground to Kynette St. Mr. Lee stated they are aware the Church property is low and have set preliminary grades in the streets where they will be able to drain the church property into the streets with inlets along Kynette, Calvary, and Brasher to pick up water that has drained down to these points and as well as a parallel system that will be put into place. Mr. Lee stated there are no trees marked at this time for removal or staying. The trees that are marked were based on our tree survey that was done previously and some of the flags may be missing at this time and that is why it looks as if some of the trees are marked for removal. Mr. Lee stated the green space will be maintained without removing any trees at this time and will be a private park. There is a portion of a drainage and utility easement that goes through this space. There may be some amenities like a gazebo and sidewalks but there are no plans of removing a large amount of trees at this time. Chairman McNeese asked the Engineering staff to briefly discuss how they are working with the developer to monitor the process. Robert Barker, City Engineer, stated the plans will be reviewed by the city to make sure it meets the city standards. Mr. Barker stated that each subdivision will have its own site specific erosion control plan developed and reviewed by the city to minimize the erosion within the subdivision. Commissioner Zahn asked for an explanation regarding the lot on Renee Dr. between lots 38 and 39 not having access to Renee Dr. Mr. Lee stated the right-of-way still exists that was originally established for this lot which would allow for the frontage to have access from the east side of the lot. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #03-09-RP with a comment to address Block 5, Lot 9 before final plat, if this be through developers agreement or some other type of instrument to address this strip of property. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 6, 2004 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and May Nays: Commissioner Bynum Abstention: None The motion carried (6-1-0). ITEM 4 CASE #03-08-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a FINAL PLAT changing Samuel Tucker Survey, A- 1512, Tract 3A3A to San Marino Villas, Block A, Lots 1-15; Block B, Lots 1-15; and Lot A. This property is located at 2740 Fuller-Wiser Rd . Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for comments. Tariq Jalil, Construction Manager for Forte Development, 2504 Country Club Dr., Irving, stated this development has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council previously. They have also received approval from the city engineering department. There was no discussion from the commission. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #03-08-FP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). ITEM 5 CASE #03-19-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 Wilshire Village Shopping Center, Tracts A, B and C, 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 1350 W Euless Blvd. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 January 6, 2004 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is Restoration Church represented by Ken Harp. They came before the city with their first SUP in June 2000. There were several conditions that were placed on the original SUP that have been fulfilled. They are now before the commission for a renewal of the SUP. Staff is recommending approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1) Continue to exclude retail and wholesale used on property; 2) Limited to Restoration Church congregation; 3) building id as #3 on site plan remain under the TX- 10 zoning with the required parking spaces. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or representative to come forward for comments. Ken Harp, Executive Pastor of Restoration Church, 1350 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, stated they acquired the property in December 1998 and since that time have been embarked with an extensive program of renovation, rehabilitation and beautification. Mr. Harp stated they have complied with all the original conditions set forth by the city. They are coming forward to request a renewal of the SUP. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner May asked Mr. Harp how they plan on fixing the fire lane problem. Mr. Harp stated they have plans to fix the failed areas with concrete with city inspection. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #03-19-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Continue to exclude retail and wholesale used on property; 2) Limited to Restoration Church congregation; 3) building id as #3 on site plan remain under the TX- 10 zoning with the required parking spaces. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). ITEM 6 WORKSESSION Discussion of UDC Amendment: • Rental and Leasing in TX-10 zoning • Screening Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 January 6, 2004 There was no further discussion from the commission. No vote was necessary on this item. ITEM 7 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Ch rman M Neese Date