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Home My WebLink About2008-06-03 PLANNING AND ZONING June 3, 2008 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:32 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 JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager • Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Perry Bynum, Esther Johnson, Fasil Kagnew, Lynnette Hounchey, Henry Fakunle, Kevin Eldridge THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Bearden and Invocation was given by Commissioner Mennis. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the called meeting of May 20, 2008 Commissioner Bearden made a motion to approve the minutes for the called meeting of May 20, 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 June 3, 2008 — ITEM 2 CASE #07-11-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.P. Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 1, 105 N. Main Street. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Hooda Enterprises, Inc., represented by Mr. Shawn Hooda, is seeking approval of a Site Plan for a Commercial Development (renovation and addition) to an existing business located on a .8299 acre site located on J.P. Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 1, 105 N. Main Street. The site is zoned "TX-10" Texas Highway 10 multiuse district. This site plan submittal was required due to the scope of the proposed renovation and addition. Specifically, the applicant proposes to expand the size of the existing 834 S.F. Mobile station and convenience store with an 1,488 S.F. indoor sales and display area addition. The scope of the project would include the elimination of two of the existing four fuel islands, new landscaping, new 100% masonry brick façade on the building along with new fascia and glass. Access to the site will continue to be available from the SH 183 frontage road, as well as from North Main Street. Consistent with current traffic engineering requirements, the existing drive approach located off of the SH 183 frontage road closest to Main Street will be eliminated and will become part — of the landscaped street yard. The existing drive approach located on North Main Street closest to the SH 183 frontage road will be reconfigured to allow for entry only. These ingress/egress improvements will provide much needed safety improvement at the intersection of SH 183 frontage road and North Main Street. The applicant would propose to continue the sales of alcohol for off premise consumption, as has been the business practice for a number of years. However, the subject property is located under the required 300' distance from a church (First United Methodist of Euless) that is required by Chapter 6 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances as a condition of alcoholic beverage sales. The applicant is formally requesting a variance from the 300' setback requirement as part of this Site Plan application. Staff required the applicant to obtain written consent from the First United Methodist Church acknowledging the proposed upgrades to the site and the continued sales of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption. On February 4, 2008, the Trustees of the First United Methodist Church of Euless approved a motion supporting the business and the proposed improvements (see attached letter). Based of the support of the Church and on the variance guidelines located in Chapter 6 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, staff would recommend a variance to allow the applicant to continue the sales of alcohol for off premise consumption. Chris Barker stated the applicant's representative, Fasil Kagnew, was available for any questions. -- Commissioner Portugal asked how many parking spaces would be provided. Chris Barker stated there will be 11 parking spaces. Page 2 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 3, 2008 Sean Hooda, 105 N. Main Street, Euless, Texas, thanked the Commission. He stated they look forward to upgrading their image and bring more value to the City of Euless. Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #07-11-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 #08-07-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 Bear Creek Estates, Block 1, Lot C, for a Church in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2501 N. Main Street #130. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, New Life Covenant Church, represented by Kevin Eldridge, is requesting the renewal of a Specific Use Permit (S.U.P.) previously approved on April 12, 2005, for a Church Assembly Use. "C-2" Community Business District zoning standards require a S.U.P. for assembly uses. The applicant proposes to continue conducting weekly services in Suite #130 of a strip shopping center located at 2501 N. Main St. The Church currently meets on Sunday from 9:00 AM-10:30AM, 11:00 AM- 12:30 AM and on Wednesday nights at 7:00PM. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Kevin Eldridge, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Chairman McNeese recognized the protest from John Burnside at 2503 Amber Hill Lane that had been included in the documents to the Commission. Seeing no proponents/opponents the public hearing was closed. -- Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #08-07-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the Pastor, Mr. Kevin Eldridge; and 2) Tied to New Life Covenant Church. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 3 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 3, 2008 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 #08-08-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 Oakwood Terrace North Addition, Block 16, Lot A1A1, for a Non-Profit Assembly in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 820 Wilshire Drive #B. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, The Celestial Group, represented by Mr. Henry Fakunle, is requesting the renewal of a Specific Use Permit (S.U.P.) originally approved on May 29, 2007, for a Non-Profit Assembly Use. "TX-10" Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District zoning standards require a S.U.P. for assembly uses. The applicant would propose to continue holding weekly evening meetings where local members of the Nigerian community gather to discuss issues of interest to the group. The gathering would typically draw no more than a dozen attendees. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Henry Fakunle, was available for any questions. Henry Fakunle, 820 Wilshire Drive #B, Euless, Texas, thanked the Commission and stated they have purchased land in Grand Prairie and plan to build a permanent space. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #08-08-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the groups representative, Mr. Henry Fakunle; and 2) Tied to the Celestial Group. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis Page 4 of 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 3, 2008 Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0) ITEM 5 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, briefed the Commission on upcoming cases that would come before them. Ron Young, Director of Public Works, briefed the Commission on upcoming plans to spray for mosquitos. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Chair an M eese Date Page 5 of 5