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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-06 PLANNING AND ZONING July 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 Tony May Vice Chairman Mike Grove George Zahn Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Roger Deitz; Kevin King THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner LuAnn Portugal and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of June 15, 2004. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of June 15, 2004 as presented. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #03-01-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a FINAL PLAT changing Levi Franklin Survey, A-513, Tract 3 to Little Bear Addition, Phase III, Block K, Lots 1-44; Block L, Lots 1-8; Block M, Lots 1-9. This property is located at the north intersection of Gateway Blvd. and Yukon Way. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 6, 2004 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to approve a final plat in the Levi Franklin Survey, A-513, Tract 3, to Little Bear Addition, Phase III, Block K, Lots 1-44; Block L, Lots 1-8; Block M, Lots 1-9. This property is the last 10 acres of a 60 acre development that was approved as the Lakes of Little Bear Addition. This will create 61 lots on the 10 acres. The property is located on the east of Gateway Blvd. and north of Yukon Way. The City Engineer has issued a Letter of Acceptable Public Improvements and staff is recommending approval. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #03-01-FP. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #04-04-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a PRELIMINARY PLAT changing Midway Square, Block A, Lot 2 and Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, Tract 3A3 to Midway Square Phase 2, Block E, Lots 26-44; Block H, Lots 1-26; Block J, Lots 1-10; Block K, Lots 1- 16; Block L, Lots 1-29. This property is located at 351 Fuller Wiser Rd. and 501 E. Airport Frwy. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The request is for approval of a Preliminary Plat on Midway Square Phase II changing the Solomon Huitt Survey. This project had been before the commission as a Planned Development in June 2004 that would create a 100 lot residential subdivision based on R-1 L standards. The City Engineer has indicated that preliminary water, waste water and drainage layouts are acceptable and the property owner is authorized to proceed with preparation of construction plans. Vice Chairman Grove asked the applicants representative, Roger Dietz with Dietz Engineering, if he was aware of the issues relative to the street names. Mr. Dietz advised they have been notified. Commissioner Bynum asked Mr. Dietz if all issues with the natural gas right-of-way been addressed. Mr. Dietz stated they have met with the gas company and located all the gas lines and taken care of all issues. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 6, 2004 Vice C hairman G rove m ade a motion t o a pprove case #04-04-PP with the stipulation that Serenade Ln. and Miller Dr. be corrected. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #04-02-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 Park Center Addition, Lot 1, for a Chemical Dependency Treatment Center in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2219 W Euless Blvd. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, TRS Behavioral Care, Inc., d.b.a. The Right Step, is requesting consideration of a Specific Use Permit to operate a drug care facility. This facility is zoned 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) and is located at 2219 W. Euless Blvd. The location was formally the American Indian Center on approximately 10 acres with a 53,000 square foot building that is undergoing a major renovation. The Development Review Committee is recommending approval with the following conditions: 1) Valid for two years or upon completion of the Phase II fire lane construction the applicant may pursue renewal of the SUP; 2) Applicant volunteers to allow internal audits to be performed by the City of Euless t o verify funding sources; and 3) tied to TRS Behavioral Care, Inc. d.b.a. The Right Step. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant or applicant's representative to come forward for comments. Kevin King, The Right Step Director of Operations for the North Texas Region, stated there was a 5 1/2 minute video that has been aired on the Discovery Channel specifically about the program and has supplied the Planning and Development Department a copy for viewing. They are a private for profit treatment program specializing in chemical dependency. They offer programs for all levels of care which include outpatient programs, adolescent programs, adult programs, and programs specific for men or women. Their clients come of their own will and they are not receiving any clients from the penal system. Approximately 70% of their revenue source is in private insurance and 30% is private pay from clients. The Right Step has been in business for over 12 years starting out as a transitional living program for clients Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 6, 2004 coming out of a 30 day traditional rehab that did not have all the support systems they needed. They currently have 20 locations across Texas and Louisiana. The Right Step has currently put over $1 million dollars into the renovations of the facility to bring it into compliance and to make it aesthetically pleasing. There will be over 50 beds allocated to transitional living for men and there is not another program north of Waco or south of Oklahoma City that accommodates these kinds of programs. There will be 21 adolescent beds that will offer residential care of up to 30 days that is not available anywhere in this area. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Huffman asked what the criterion was for accepting patients other than the ability to pay. Mr. King stated there is financial liability of whether they have the ability to pay for the treatment or insurance coverage. The other is clinically, which is determined by what type of treatment the patient will need and whether they will need hospitalization or outpatient care. Commissioner Huffman asked if the patients are segregated since there are adolescents. Mr. King stated the patients are segregated by program and the adolescents are segregated from the adults. There is also closed circuit television and alarmed doors to make sure there is no breach of security. Commissioner Portugal asked if they accepted full responsibility on minors that were patients since they were allowed to leave on their own recognizes. Mr. King stated that if a patient is under the age of 17 and determined to leave they will not get into a physical restraint situation that could injure the child but they do have certain protocols from the state that certain people must be notified. There are also certain measures the staff take in order to help the child understand the choice they are making and if that does not work they will even go so far as to having a staff member stay with the child until a parent or guardian picks them up. Commissioner Portugal asked what the staff to patient ratio was. Mr. King stated there are approximately 6 clients to 1 staff member. Vice Chairman Grove asked what type of recreation is available after hours for the clients. Mr. King stated the clients are not in their room from approximately 7:00am to 9:00 pm. At 6:00 pm until about 7:30 pm every night there is a 12 step meeting. There are some that will be taken to an outside AA meeting and there will also be an outside group that will come to the facility for the meeting. The purpose of this is to give the client different types of exposure to the meetings that are available outside of the facility. There will be a sand volleyball court, half court basketball, and there will also be outings they will be taken to in order to show them they can have fun in their lives without drinking and taking drugs. Commissioner Bynum asked staff if there was sufficient parking for this size facility. Mike Collins stated there was sufficient parking. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 July 6, 2004 Chairman McNeese asked Mr. King how many clients come to the facility that has their own transportation and how would the vehicle be maintained during their stay in the facility. Mr. King stated approximately 30% of the clients will come to the facility in their own vehicles and the vehicles would be maintained in the parking lot of the facility. Chairman McNeese asked if the vehicles would be maintained on their parking lot. Mr. King stated it would be. Chairman M cNeese a sked M r. King i f the other facilities t hat a re in o peration a t t his time operate under the same guidelines. Mr. King stated they all operate the same. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #04-02-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Valid for two years or upon completion of the Phase II fire lane construction the applicant may pursue renewal of the SUP; 2) Applicant volunteers to allow internal audits to be performed by the City of Euless to verify funding sources; and 3) tied to TRS Behavioral Care, Inc. d.b.a. The Right Step. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: N one Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 5 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17p.m. 7-111 irman cNeese �� Date