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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-20 PLANNING AND ZONING May 20, 2008 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, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Esther Johnson, Roger McInnis, Heath Haseloff, James Sanders, Duwaine Joiner THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman McNeese and Invocation was given by Commissioner Bearden. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of May 6, 2008 Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for the called meeting of May 6, 2008. 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) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 ITEM 2 CASE #08-06-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 Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 1R for a Funeral Chapel in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 4323 W. Pipeline Road. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mr. James Sanders, d.b.a. HEB Funeral Home, is requesting renewal of a Specific Use Permit (06-01-SUP) approved on March 28, 2006. Its' first SUP was approved in March 2005 (#04-17-SUP). The funeral home, which provides "more affordable funeral services", currently occupies approximately 2,850 square foot suite space in the strip commercial center at 4323 West Pipeline Road. The only change from the renewal application in 2006 is Mr. Sanders' change of the business name from Quinton's Funeral Home to HEB Funeral Home. A new Certificate of Occupancy will be required due to this name change. All funeral homes, regardless of _ size or scope of operations, are extensively regulated and administered by the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC). All state regulatory regulations established in the Occupation Code for establishments of Cemetery and Crematory services, funeral directing and embalming must be met. Specific requirements are established for the licensing of funeral home operations. Each facility must include the following; an embalming room, viewing area, a casket display area, and an area that can seat up to ten people that can be used as a chapel. Mr. Sanders successfully obtained proper licensing from the TFSC for this operation. Annual inspections are also conducted after the initial license is granted Mike Collins stated the applicant, James Sanders, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Esther Johnson, 1205 Pebblecreek Drive, Euless, Texas, stated she opposes the location of this business. She has seen little business there and feels it should be relocated to its other location on Mid-Cities Boulevard. She would like to see more positive businesses in the Euless strip center. Chairman McNeese asked for any further proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Portugal stated the Commission always value's citizen input. Page 2of9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 Chairman McNeese asked James Sanders to describe his main office in North Richland Hills. James Sanders, 4323 W. Pipeline Road, Euless, Texas, stated the funeral home in North Richland Hills was sold 2 years ago and the Euless location is the only funeral home he has. He conducts approximately 31 cases a month and 22% are Euless residents. He gives the residents another option at an affordable price. For example, a standard funeral at Forest Ridge is about $ 7,000 and his rate is about $2,500. He has met all requirements that have been asked of him by the City of Euless. Chairman McNeese stated it was his perception that the funeral home was not the reason for the lack of businesses in the retail strip. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #08-06-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the Owner, James Sanders; 2) Chemical storage limited to a maximum of five (5) gallons; 3) Odors are not permitted to be detectible outside of the space; 4) The rear of the building must be used for transfer of bodies; 5) Valid for three (3) years (coincides with the terms of his lease). Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioner Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #08-05-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 B. Harrington Survey, A-808, Tract 3 (Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 7), for a Eating Establishment with Drive Through in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2820 State Highway 121. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the — case. The applicant, RKS Ventures, Inc., represented by Mr. Heath Haseloff, is seeking approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Eating Establishment called Freddy's Frozen Custard with Drive- through on a 0.8414 acre site located on B. Harrington Survey, A- Page 3 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 808, Tract 3 (Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 7). The subject property is zoned "TX-121" (The 121 Gateway District) with the proposed land use requiring a Specific Use Permit for the drive-through component. The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a Site Plan (Case Number 08-05-SP) concurrently with this Specific Use Permit submittal. Specifically, the applicant would propose to construct a 3,242 S.F., single story, restaurant with one drive-through lane. All technical requirements related to the drive-through have been met, including internal circulation and queuing. The structure would feature 100% masonry construction through a combination of brick and true stucco. Signage would include wall mounted business name signs, as well as placement on the Vineyard Village Multi-Tennant pole sign. Entry points to the restaurant site would be constructed off of State Highway 121 via currently constructed internal Mutual Access Easement Drives that connect individual lots throughout the Shops of Vineyard Village Development together. The proposed site landscaping will meet or exceed all city requirements. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Heath Haseloff, was available for any questions. Heath Haseloff, 5728 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, stated this is a new business that started in San Antonio and is now being brought to the Dallas metroplex. He showed the Commission a color rendering exhibit of the restaurant. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bearden asked Heath Haseloff if other cities, that he has presented to, will not allow stucco. Heath Haseloff stated some cities will not allow stucco. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #08-05-SUP. 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 4 CASE #08-05-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plane for Commercial Development proposed to be located at B. Harrington Survey, Page 4 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 -- A-808, Tract 3 (Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 7), 2820 State Highway 121. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, RKS Ventures, Inc., represented by Mr. Heath Haseloff, is seeking approval of a Site Plan for an Eating Establishment called Freddy's Frozen Custard with Drive-through on a 0.8414 acre site located on B. Harrington Survey, A-808, Tract 3 (Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 7) The subject property is zoned "TX- 121" (The 121 Gateway District) with the proposed land use requiring a Specific Use Permit for the drive- through component. The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a Specific Use Permit (Case Number 08-05-SUP) concurrently with this Site Plan submittal. Specifically, the applicant would propose to construct a 3,242 S.F., single story, restaurant with one drive-through lane. The structure would feature 100% masonry construction through a combination of brick and true stucco. Signage would include wall mounted business name signs, as well as placement on the Vineyard Village Multi-Tennant pole sign. Entry points to the restaurant site would be constructed off of State Highway 121 via currently constructed internal Mutual Access Easement Drives that connect individual lots throughput the Shops of Vineyard Village Development together. The proposed site landscaping will meet or exceed all city requirements. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Heath Haseloff, was available for any questions. There were no questions or comments among the Commission. Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #08-05-SP. Vice Chairman May 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 #07-14-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 J.H. Havins Survey, A-685, portion of Tract 2A (Glade Parks, Block K, Lots 1 and 2). Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Glade 121 L.P., represented by Mr. Cliff Mycoskie, is seeking approval of Page 5of9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 a Site Plan for a Commercial Development on a 23.931 acre site located on J.H. Havins Survey, A-685, portion of Tract 2A (Glade Parks, Block K, Lots 1 and 2), at the Glade Parks Development. The 23.931 acre site is zoned "PD 1812" Glade Parks Planned Development District. This site plan submittal represents what we have commonly referred to as the Phase I Commercial section of the Glade Parks development. Specifically, the applicant would construct an inline 228,310 S.F., single story, commercial retail center consisting of approximately 10 lease space units on the proposed Block K, Lot 1. The structures would be 100% masonry construction through a combination of brick, stone, true stucco and cast stone. The applicant would also construct a stand alone 10,000 S.F., single story, restaurant on the proposed Block K, Lot 2. All signage, lighting and landscaping will be in accordance the Glade Parks PD development standards. Chris Barker stated the applicant's representative, Roger McInnis, was available for any questions. Roger McInnis, 200 E. Abram, Arlington, Texas, stated they are very excited to bring the initial phase of this development with their main tenant being Best Buy. Commissioner Mennis asked Roger McInnis when Best Buy was expecting to open their business. Roger McInnis stated they are looking at the first quarter of next year. Commissioner Bearden voiced his concern that he felt there was a comparison difference between Best Buy's architectural designs in the Glade Parks Vision Book and the color exhibit presented for this case. Mike Collins stated the architectural design standards that were put in place accomplished the desired balance of high quality architectural design standards with the end user having the ability to express their corporate identity. Chairman McNeese stated it could be a judgment when each case comes before the Commission for this project and the rendering of the Vision Book. Commissioner Mennis stated he feels the spirit and intent of this development has been met. Vice Chairman May stated he felt the renderings are close and met the requirements. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #07-14-SP. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: -- Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis Page 6 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 6 CASE #07-15-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.H. Havins Survey, A-685, portion of Tract 2A (Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 5) for a Drive Through Depository Institution in PD 1812 (Planned Development 1812) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on State Highway 121. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Glade 121, L.P., represented by Mr. William Dahlstrom, is seeking approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Depository Institution with Drive Through on a .992 acre site located on J.H. Havins Survey, A-685, portion of Tract 2A (Glade Parks, _. Block A, Lot 5). The site is zoned PD 1812 (Glade Parks PD) with the proposed land use requiring a Specific Use Permit for the drive through operations. A separate Site Plan case will be submitted by the applicant should this Specific Use Permit be granted. Specifically, the applicant would construct a 5,682 S.F., single story, American Airlines Credit Union with two (2) drive through banking lanes. The bank would be 100% masonry construction through a combination of brick and stone. All signage, lighting and landscaping will be in accordance with the Glade Parks PD development standards. There would be ingress/egress points to the bank site provided off of Loving Trail, Rio Grande Boulevard, and internally from the development. Chris Barker stated the applicant's representative, Roger McInnis, was available for any questions. Roger McInnis, 200 E. Abram, Arlington, Texas, thanked the Commission for their consideration and he would stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman and Commissioners Bearden and Portugal stated this is the perfect example of the spirit and intent of the Vision Book. -- Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #07-15-SUP. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 7 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 — Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 7 CASE #07-18-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 J. Doss Survey, A-441, Tracts 4B2, 5D, 6B2, and portions of Tracts 4B, 6B, and 5 (Glade Parks, Block E, Lot 2) for a Drive Through Depository Institution in PD 1812 (Planned Development 1812) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on State Highway 121. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave brief description of the case. The applicant, Glade 121, L.P., represented by Mr. William Dahlstrom, is seeking approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Depository Institution with Drive Through on a 1.151 acre site located on J. Doss Survey, A-441, Tracts 4B2, 5D, 6B2, and portions of Tracts 4B, 6B, and 5 (Glade Parks, Block E, Lot 2). The site is zoned PD 1812 (Glade Parks PD) with the proposed land use requiring a Specific Use Permit for the drive through operations. A separate Site Plan case will be submitted by the applicant should this Specific Use Permit be granted. Specifically, the applicant would construct a 3,700 S.F., single story, Comerica Bank with four (4) drive through banking lanes. The bank would be 100% masonry construction through a combination of brick natural stone and cast stone. All signage, lighting and landscaping will be in accordance with the Glade Parks PD development standards. There would be ingress/egress points to the bank site provided off of SH 121 as well as off Rio Grande Boulevard via internal access from adjacent development. Chris Barker stated the applicant's representative, Roger McInnis, was available for any questions. Roger McInnis, 200 E. Abram, Arlington, Texas, thanked the Commission for their consideration and he would stand by for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any -- comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Page 8 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 20, 2008 -- Commissioner Bearden stated he did not feel that the architecture of the building had met the spirit and intent of this development. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #07-18-SUP. Commissioner Huffman 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 8 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 9 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Ch rman cNeese Date Page 9 of 9