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Home My WebLink About2004-09-07 PLANNING AND ZONING September 7, 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 Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Holly Houston, Secretary VISITORS: Jason Payne, CPH Engineering; Costa Mazidji, CPH Engineering; Michael Pizzelanti, All Paws Go To Heaven THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner May and Invocation was given by Commissioner Bynum. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of August 3, 2004. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes for August 3, 2004. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May ITEM 2 CASE #04-04-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 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 September 7, 2004 International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition, portion of Block E, Lot D, 1300 & 1310 Westpark Way. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Krispy Kreme Corp., is before the commission for a site plan that would allow expansion of their existing facility that is located on 1300 Westpark Way on property that is zoned 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District). Specific to the site, they are proposing a 10,015 square foot addition to their facility on the northern portion of the existing building. The addition allows the creation of three additional loading dock areas that specifically needed to be mitigated regarding the masonry screening wall they will be constructing to shield that from view from the public right-of-way. The application is in substantial compliance with all technical requirements and staff recommends approval. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicant representative to come forward for comments. Costa Mazidji, CPH Engineering, 5728 LBJ Freeway Suite 330, Dallas, representing Krispy Kreme gave a brief overview on the general layout of the expansion to the existing facility. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #04-04-SP. Commissioner Portugal 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 3 CASE #04-11-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 John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tract 3G01, for a PET CREMATORY in I- 1 (Light Industrial District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on S Pipeline Rd W. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 September 7, 2004 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Mike Pizzelanti, who has been before the commission on two previous occasions receiving approval of a Specific Use Permit in each instance to operate a pet crematorium and is again asking for a Specific Use Permit for a location he intends to purchase. You last saw him in 2003 during which time a Specific Use Permit was approved for him to continue operating in the Texas Star Business Center. Mr. Pizzelanti is before the commission now for consideration of a new SUP because he desires to buy his own piece of land that is located on S. Pipeline Rd. on property zoned I-1 (Light Industrial District) and immediately adjacent to the Ferguson Enterprise building. The applicant is bringing forth the Specific Use Permit for approval before bringing forth a site plan for this particular development. Mr. Pizzelanti would operate the business in a new stand alone facility that he would own, and operate under the same applicable conditions as approved in the previous SUP's and staff recommends approval. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant to come forward for comments. Mike Pizzelanti, All Paws Go To Heaven, 2706 Shadyhill Ct., Grapevine, gave a brief overview of his business and discussed his plans for the new location. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents or opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Vice C hairman G rove m ade a comment t hat h e was exceptionally d elighted t hat M r. Pizzelanti's business was doing well enough for him to be purchasing property of his own since he first came before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Pizzelanti if had some of the veterinary clinics signed up before coming the Planning and Zoning Commission the first time. Mr. Pizzelanti stated he did not have any clinics signed until after his approval. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Pizzelanti if there was a written agreement between him and the clinics. Mr. Pizzelanti stated no there was not. It has been more of a handshake agreement. The service they provide has been very good and well accepted. Most of the business now if from word of mouth. He currently turns down requests since they are working with 100 clinics and can't handle any more. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Pizzelanti if he handled the pickup and transportation of the pets. Mr. Pizzelanti stated they do provide transportation from the clinics to his facility and occasionally they do have to respond to private homes for pick up. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Pizzelanti if there had been any complaints with the TCEQ that he was aware of. Mr. Pizzelanti stated there was a complaint about 3 month ago, from a former employee. The state inspectors came out and evaluated the SUP requirements and state guidelines and everything was checked out to be fine. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 September 7, 2004 Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #04-11-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to Mike Pizzelanti, d.b.a. All Paws Go To Heaven; 2) All activities confined to the interior of the structure; 3) No specimens allowed to be on the premises longer than 24 hours; 4) All animals awaiting cremation to be held in freezers; 5) An emergency secondary power source be provided; 6) No direct drop off; 7) Mr. Pizzelanti will report any violations or enforcement actions taken by any state or federal agency(s) regarding the operation of "All Paws". 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 4 REPORTS Ron Young, Director of Public Works, reminded the commissioners who would need to reapply for their commission with the City Secretary's office before September 24, 2004. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Ch. rman Mc eese Date