HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-19 PLANNING AND ZONING
May 19, 2009
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:36 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 Tony May
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Andy Bearden
Troy Mennis
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
_ Robert Barker, City Engineer
JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager
Vernon Gilmore, Fire Inspector II
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Esther Johnson, Robb O'Brien, Michael Hupence, Barry Knight, Tim Tripp,
Jace Huffman, Irian Dossani
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was
given by Vice Chairman May and Invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of April 21, 2009
Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of April
21, 2009. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: Chairman McNeese, Commissioner Zahn
The motion carried (5-0-2)
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ITEM 2 CASE #08-08-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 Oak Forest Addition,
Block 2, Lots 7 and 8, 220 and 230 W. Harwood Road.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant,
Alina Investments., is seeking approval of a Site Plan for a 1,875 square foot
commercial building to be utilized as a Church's Chicken restaurant. The development
is proposed for a .56 acre tract zoned C-2 (Commercial) that is located on the north side
of Harwood Road, west of Main Street. Specifically, the applicant intends to construct a
restaurant with a drive-thru service lane and window. Access to the site is provided from
Harwood Road utilizing emergency access, utility and drainage easements (EAUDE)
which are contained within the site and provide connectivity to the adjacent parcels,
thereby providing some access management to Harwood Road and reducing the overall
impact of driveway access to the street. The building will be constructed of 100%
masonry, using a true 3-part stucco exterior which conforms to the standards of the City
of Euless UDC. The exterior of the building will be painted in such a way as to reflect
the corporate colors of Church's Chicken. All site development standards, including
landscaping, parking, and lighting have been satisfied.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representatives, Jace Huffman and Irfan Dossani,
were available for any questions.
Vice Chairman May asked the applicants representatives if all the studies have been
done for marketing analysis for this location.
Irfan Dossani, 520 E. Northwest Highway #100, Grapevine, Texas, stated typically
franchises view several sites and pinpoint a location based on demographics along with
various factors.
Vice Chairman May asked if Churches Chicken would consider replacing the pole sign
for a monument sign.
Irfan Dossani stated the decision to change from a pole sign to a monument sign would
have to be approved by their corporate office. From his stand point they would receive
more visibility with the pole sign but he would make the recommendation to their
corporate office.
Commissioner Bearden asked city staff if this property was 500 feet away from Main
Street.
Mike Collins stated the property is 500 plus feet.
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Commissioner Bearden stated his preference would be that their sign blend in with the
neighboring businesses that have monument signs along Main Street because it is
more of a benefit for a pole sign for those located off the highway.
Irfan Dossani stated he is acting as the liaison and he would get with the corporate
office to see if they would agree to install a masonry sign instead of a pole sign. He will
update city staff of their determination prior to the City Council meeting on June 9, 2009.
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #08-08-SP. Commissioner
Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
ITEM 3 CASE #09-03-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
Airport Business Park, Block 2, Lot 10R, for a Motor Vehicle Dealer in 1-2
(Heavy Industrial District) zoning, and consider a recommendation
regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1127 S. Airport
Circle.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, 6
and Under Auto Sales, represented by the company's owner Mr. Robb O'Brien, is
requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an appointment based motor vehicle
dealership to be located at 1127 South Airport Circle. The subject property is currently
zoned "1-2" Heavy Industrial District. The applicant had previously received approval of
an S.U.P. in May 2008 to operate the same business from 1118 S. Airport Circle #150.
The Unified Development Code requires a motor vehicle dealership located in 1-2
zoning district to have a Specific Use Permit and that the minimum area devoted to the
sale of new or used vehicles is not less than five (5) acres. An exception to this
minimum standard may be recommended by the P&Z and approved by the City Council
through the SUP. Mr. O'Brien is proposing to occupy approximately 3,604 sq. ft. at
1127 South Airport Circle. 6 and Under Auto Sales would intend to continue fulfilling a
unique niche in the automobile industry specializing in the sale of dependable,
affordable automobiles in a specific price range. Unlike the traditional auto sales
dealership where location and outside visibility of inventory is paramount, 6 and Under
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i' Auto Sales effectively utilizes word of mouth and the internet to market its inventory. All
inventories would remain internal to the building, with no outside storage or outside
display of vehicles. The business would propose to maintain on-site an average of 8 —
12 vehicles. Interested buyers would make an appointment to view the vehicle in
person that they had researched. 6 and Under Auto Sales hours of operation would be
Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Robb O'Brien, was available for
any questions.
Robb O'Brien, 2192 Raines Court, Euless, Texas, stated he appreciated the
Commissions consideration. He is going on his second year of business and has not
had a single compliant on any vehicle he has sold. This location will be an improvement
because it has more space compared to the previous location where he frequently
moved vehicles around to get to the vehicle in the back.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Bearden asked the applicant's representative if he will have a mechanic
that does minor work on the vehicles at this facility.
Robb O'Brien stated that occasionally he will have a mechanic do minor repair such as
a spark plug but there will be no major repairs performed.
Commissioner Bearden asked on his exhibit that shows the mechanical area, if the
dash line was actually a wall.
Robb O'Brien stated that it is an imaginary wall that was originally meant for a
mechanical area but he has other people that do repairs off site so there is no need for
a mechanical area.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the labeled office spaces on the exhibit were existing
offices.
Robb O'Brien stated they are existing offices and if it is possible he would like to one
day lease them out.
Commissioner Portugal asked the applicant's representative how he advertises his
business and asked if he has a web page available.
Robb O'Brien stated he does not do much advertising besides handing out flyers and
word of mouth. He is in the process of setting up his webpage but since he is the only
employee it is taking him some time.
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Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #09-03-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Robb O'Brien; 2) No outdoor display allowed
(advertising or banners); 3) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; 4) No on-site
major mechanical work to be performed on vehicles; and 5) No more than five gallons of
fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas tank). Commissioner Mennis
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
ITEM 4 CASE #08-02-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of
Adam Bradford Survey, A-152, portion of Tract 1A03 from PD 1474
_. (Planned Development 1474) and CUD 754 (Community Unit
Development District 754) zoning to PD (Planned Development) zoning
and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is
located on the southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek
Parkway.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description
of the case. The applicant, Verizon Wireless, represented by Barry Knight, is seeking
approval of a Planned Development Zoning Change for 16.6313 acres located at the
southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. The property is currently
zoned PD 1474 (Planned Development 1474) and CUD 754 (Community Unit
Development District). A Site Plan (08-09-SP) is being considered concurrently with
this zone change. Specifically, the applicant intends to construct a 31,370 square foot
communications facility with associated and required parking, landscaping and
screening. The facility would consist of a single, one-story structure located near the
north of the property. The building will feature 100% masonry construction through the
use of brick. Ingress and egress points would be provided off of Bear Creek Parkway
(primary) and Harwood Road (secondary). Both of these points will be gated controlled
access points highlighted by decorative masonry entry walls. A 6' ornamental fence
with stone columns will surround the facility on the north, east and south elevations.
The west elevation will feature a 6' masonry fence constructed of stone columns with
split face masonry block walls. The proposed landscaping will exceed the landscaping
requirements found even in TX 121 District Development standards. Staff has worked
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'— diligently with both the applicant as well as the Villages of Bear Creek Property Owners
Association to insure that the proposed site plan, landscaping and screening meet the
VOBCPOA deed restrictions and requirements. Included in your packet is a letter from
Shannon Bullard, Association Manager, stating their approval and indicating their
support for the project.
Chris stated the applicant's representatives, Michael Hupence, Barry Knight, and Tim
Tripp, were available for questions.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Portugal asked if there would be employees on site 24 hours a day.
Barry Knight, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, Texas, stated this will be a 24 hour
operation.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the name Verizon Wireless would be placed on the
address block sign.
Barry Knight stated that the name would not be placed on the address block sign.
Commissioner Bearden asked if they were going to propose the tower in the future.
Barry Knight stated the tower is not needed currently. If there is a desire in the future
then they would come forth and go through proper process.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the lighting will be an issue for the adjacent apartment
complex.
Chris Barker stated that the lighting plan has been certified by a lighting engineer. The
lighting plan meets the requirements of the U.D.C. and does not trespass the property.
Mike Collins stated if by chance once the building is constructed and there was a light
trespass problem then it would be worked out with the property owner to correct the
issue.
Vice Chairman May asked what the purpose of this project will be.
Tim Tripp, 2100 El Dora Drive, Keller, Texas, stated it used as a mobile switching
center. The cell towers around the area will tie back to this location and process all the
mobile calls.
Vice Chairman May asked if a color rendition for the building was available.
Michael Hupence passed around color samples for the Commission.
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Commissioner Bearden asked if there would be substantial utility work for this property
to connect to the grid.
Tim Tripp stated it will be typical utility work and that there are fiber optic lines already
located there.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #08-02-PD. Commissioner
Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
ITEM 5 CASE #08-09-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 on Adam Bradford
Survey, A-152, portion of Tract 1A03, southwest corner of Harwood Road
and Bear Creek Parkway.
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description
of the case. The applicant, Verizon Wireless, represented by Barry Knight, is seeking
approval of a Site Plan for construction of an approximately 31,370 square foot
communications facility. The property is currently zoned PD 1474 (Planned
Development 1474) and CUD 754 (Community Unit Development District), however, a
Zoning Change (08-02-PD) is being concurrently considered with this site plan.
Specifically, the applicant intends to construct a 31,370 square foot communications
facility with associated and required parking, landscaping and screening. The facility
would consist of a single, one-story structure located near the north of the property.
The building will feature 100% masonry construction through the use of brick. Ingress
and egress points would be provided off of Bear Creek Parkway (primary) and Harwood
Road (secondary). Both of these points will be gated controlled access points
highlighted by decorative masonry entry walls. A 6' ornamental fence with stone
columns will surround the facility on the north, east and south elevations. The west
elevation will feature a 6' masonry fence constructed of stone columns with split face
masonry block walls. The proposed landscaping will exceed the landscaping
requirements found in the TX 121 District Development standards. Staff has worked
diligently with both the applicant as well as the Villages of Bear Creek Property Owners
Association to insure that the proposed site plan, landscaping and screening meet the
VOBCPOA deed restrictions and requirements. Included in your packet is a letter from
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Shannon Bullard, Association Manager, stating their approval and indicating their
support for the project.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #08-09-SP. Commissioner
Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
ITEM 6 CASE #07-12-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT
Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Adam Bradford
Survey, A-152, portion of Tract 1A03 to Verizon Bear Creek Addition,
Block A, Lot 1. This property is located at the southwest corner of
Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway.
Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description
of the case. The applicant, Verizon Wireless, represented by Barry Knight, is
requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for a single (1) lot commercial development on
16.31 acres out of the Adam Bradford Survey, A-152. The lot created would be known
as Block A, Lot 1 Verizon Bear Creek Addition. The subject property is located at the
southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. A Planned Development
Zoning Change (08-02-PD) and companion Site Plan (08-09-SP) are also being
considered for this property.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Bearden made a motion to approve case #07-12-PP. Commissioner
Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
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ITEM 7 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ron Young stated that Public Works Week is approaching.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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