HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-02 PLANNING AND ZONING
._. June 2, 2009
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:34 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 Andy Bearden
Vice Chairman Tony May
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Troy Mennis
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Robert Barker, City Engineer
Vernon Gilmore, Fire Inspector II
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Holly Houston, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Esther Johnson, Elliott Smith, Abbey Adeyeye
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by
Commissioner Huffman and Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of May 19, 2009
Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of May
19, 2009. Commissioner Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 2 CASE #09-04-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 J.W.
Lewellyn Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, for a Church in TX-10 (Texas Highway
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10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding
an Ordinance. This property is located on 2807 W. Euless Boulevard.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mr.
Abbey Adeyeye, is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a place of
worship to be located within property located at 2807 W Euless Boulevard. The property
is currently zoned TX-10 which requires the approval of an SUP for the placement of a
church/place of worship to be allowed. The property is already developed as leasable
space. The applicant intends to utilize existing space within the building that faces the
frontage of SH 10. The applicant represents the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Originally, the applicant had applied for and was approved for a SUP for the period of
one year (#02-08-SUP) in November 2002 at a previous location of 1717 W Euless
Boulevard. A second SUP was approved for an additional year (#03-17-SUP) in
December 2003. A third SUP was approved for an additional year (#04-16-SUP) in
January 2005 and a fourth approval (#05-19-SUP) in January 2006. The previous
property that the applicant had been occupying has modified the terms of the lease to a
degree in which the applicant has found it in their interest to procure a new location.
The new proposed location has considerably better parking availability than the
previous location. The RCCG intends to occupy as space that will serve a congregation
of approximately forty (40) members. By the parking standards set by the City of Euless
-- UDC, at least one parking space per four (4) congregation seats is required to be
adequately parked (10 parking spaces). Immediately in front of the leased space the
property owner and the applicant have indicated at least 28 spaces with additional
parking to the rear of the building. Other occupants of the leased building tend to
operate during the regular business week and times. Parking demand for the proposed
place of worship will be primarily on the weekends, thus during off-peak hours for the
rest of the development. The Redeemed Christian Church of God is sponsored by the
Dallas-area Redeemed Christian Churches of God ministry. Programs that are offered
cater to the educational, physical, and spiritual needs of the youth that the center
serves. The requirement of a SUP for the TX 10 zoning district is predicated on the
need for adequate parking and accessibility to public roadways to handle traffic
movement. By the information provided in the application, the location proposed will be
able to adequately serve both of these requirements.
Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Abbey Adeyeye, was available for
any questions.
Abbey Adeyeye, 1717 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, thanked the Commission
for their consideration and stated their lease will be for two (2) years.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Zahn asked the applicant's representative if this move was based upon
growth.
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_ Abbey Adeyeye stated that it is based on growth and comfort. At their current location
there are several upgrades that are needed.
Commissioner Portugal asked if the emergency light matter has been resolved.
Abbey Adeyeye stated that it has been resolved.
Chairman McNeese wished the applicant success.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #09-04-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 two (2) years. Commissioner Portugal
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 3 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mike Collins briefed the Commission on the sign ordinance status, wind turbans, the
proposed Multi Family Program, and the agreement with Redico.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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