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Home My WebLink About2005-01-18 PLANNING AND ZONING January 18, 2005 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 Kurt Kasson, Building Official Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Royal Ferris, Life Connection Church; David Evans, Evans Engineering; Floyd Drannon, CLS; Abbey Adeyeye, Redeemed Christian Church of God. 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 December 7, 2004. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of December 7, 2004. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal and May Nays: N one Abstention: Commissioners Huffman and Bynum The motion carried (5-0-2). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 January 18, 2005 ITEM 2 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Zahn made a motion to continue with the Officers at present which is Richard McNeese as Chairman and Mike Grove 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 3 CASE #03-03-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a PRELIMINARY PLAT changing John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tract 1B to Megan Lee Halbrooks Addition, Block 1, Lot 1. This property is located at 2908 W. Euless Blvd. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the case. The action requested is to consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tract 1B. This property is located at 2908 W. Euless Blvd. The Development Review Committee has determined that the application is in substantial compliance with the city's submittal requirements and recommends approval. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Commissioner Huffman made a motion for approval of case #03-03-PP. 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). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 January 18, 2005 ITEM 4 CASE #04-07-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 Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A3, 417 W Euless Blvd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant is A&L Engineering and Consulting Inc., and is seeking approval of a site plan for a commercial development that would contain retail and self-serve Laundromat on about 3/4 of an acre located at the southeast corner of Norman and Euless Blvd. The site would consist of a 6,400 square foot single story structure that would face Hwy. 10 with points of ingress/egress off of Euless Blvd. and off of Norman Dr. They have fulfilled all the technical requirements associated with the site plan and staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Zahn asked the applicant's representative to expand on the detail of the use for the building and if it was still going to contain a laundry. Dave Evans, 1307 Drexel Dr., Irving, stated the owner did not have any tenants at this time, but at this time it would be constructed as spec space. They are not sure if it will be used as a laundry since there was competition down the street on Martha. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Evans if the building would be sprinkled. Mr. Evans stated they will be going by the newly adopted International code which requires the building to be sprinkled since it is at/or above 6,000 square feet and it was a comment that had been made to him by the Fire Marshal. Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Evans if any environmental study has been completed on the property. Mr. Evans stated he was not aware of any study being done at this time. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #04-07-SP. 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). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 18, 2005 ITEM 5 CASE #04-16-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 Euless Industrial Park Addition, Block 3, Lot 1, 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 1717 W. Euless Blvd. Chairman McNeese reopened the public hearing from the December 7, 2004 meeting. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The Redeemed Christian Church of God seeking a second renewal of the Specific Use Permit for a church located at 1717 W. Euless Blvd. The public hearing is a continuation from the last meeting of December 7, 2004. Staff is recommending approval with the following conditions: 1)Tied to the Pastor, Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; 2) Tied to the Redeemed Christian Church of God; and, 3) valid for one (1) year. Chairman McNeese asked if there were any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner May asked Pastor Adeyeye if they were still interested in purchasing the property and if they were succeeding with their outreach programs. Pastor Adeyeye stated they are hoping to purchase the property this year and the outreach programs are working well for them. They have made several trips to different local and out of state functions and hope to make many more this year. Chairman McNeese asked Pastor Adeyeye how many people they serve in the community. Pastor Adeyeye stated they have helped approximately 10-20 people in the past year. Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #04-16-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the Pastor, Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; 2) Tied to the Redeemed Christian Church of God; and, 3) valid for one (1) year. Commissioner Zahn 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). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 18, 2005 ITEM 6 CASE #04-18-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 Glade Crossing S hopping C enter, B lock 1 , Lot 1 R1, fora Church i n C- I(Neighborhood Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 101 W. Glade Rd., Suite 102. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated the applicant had withdrawn their application, therefore, the public hearing was not necessary. 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 6:50 p.m. C irman McNeese Date