HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-21 PLANNING AND ZONING
SEPTEMBER 21, 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 Perry Bynum
Vice Chairman Mike Grove
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
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
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
Karla Allen, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Roger Albright; Nick Mehmeti; Roger Shock
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was
given by Commissioner Huffman and Invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of September 7, 2004
Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes from September 7, 2004 as
written. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal and May
Nays: N one
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0).
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ITEM 3 CASE #04-12-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
Westpark Central Addition, Lot 4AR1, for a DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a
recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on
2155 W. Airport Frwy. #100.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case.
The applicant, Composite Investments, Inc., who has recently purchased the property
located at 2155 W. Airport Frwy. zoned C-2 (Community Business District). The
applicant is here represented by Mr. Nick Mehmeti and other representatives to seek
approval for a Specific Use Permit for a7 drinking establishment with arcades and
billiards. The Development Review Committee recommends approval with the following
conditions: 1)One (1) year period; 2) tied to the current ownership, Composite
Investments, Inc.; 3) tied to applicant listed on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage License
(Chlebak Enterprises, Inc.); 4) no sexually oriented business promotions/activities on
the premises.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicant representative to come forward
for comments.
Roger Albright, applicant representative, stated the establishment is Gator's which has
been in business for many years and they are asking to renew the SUP for one year
period of time. They are not at this time proposing any changes of the operation or in
the use. The only change at this time is the ownership. They have acquired not only
the restaurant but the underlying property with the hotel. They will be looking at
renovations for the hotel and pool area in the future. They would like to continue
running Gator's for cash flow to help pay the debt. The applicant does accept all the
conditions that have been stated for approval.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for
comments. The only opponent was received by fax from the Day Care owner located at
201 Westpark Way. The concern was there appeared to be a drive into their property
that lead to the proposed property. The Day Care owner was afraid this would cause
safety concerns for the children at the center.
Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Zahn stated he did not have a problem with approving the case based on
the fact the only change is the ownership of the business.
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Vice Chairman Grove stated asked the applicant for a response to the concern the Day
Care owner had regarding the drive onto the property. Roger Albright stated they are
not planning any changes and their approach should be off of the service road from
Airport Frwy. He did not know there was an approach to the back of the property but
will check into that to correct if necessary.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #04-12-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) One (1) year period; 2) tied to the current ownership, Composite
Investments, Inc.; 3) tied to applicant listed on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage License
(Chlebak Enterprises, Inc.); 4) no sexually oriented business promotions/activities on
the premises. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal and May
Nays: N one
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0).
ITEM 2 CASE #04-05-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 Furr's
Cafeteria Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 801 W Airport Frwy.
There was no discussion among the commissioners.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #04-05-SP. Commissioner
Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal and May
Nays: N one
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0).
ITEM 4 REPORTS
There were no reports.
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ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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