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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-20 P&Z CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2018 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 5:30 p.m. on March 20, 2018 in the Pre-Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission Members: Eric Owens, Ronald Dunckel, Steve Ellis, and Warren Wilson. During the Pre-Session Meeting: ➢ Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development Update. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — PRE- COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:32 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering Tesla Harlan, Administrative Secretary Don Sheffield, Building Official Paul Smith, Fire Marshal VISITORS: Elijah Ellis Harry Reiss Mike Beaty Mike O'Hare INVOCATION Commissioner Dunckel gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ellis led the pledge of allegiance. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 6 March 20, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 March 20, 2018 ITEM 1. ELECTION OF OFFICER— CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to nominate Richard McNeese as Chairman and LuAnn Portugal as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of February 6, 2018. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 18-02-PD AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The City of Euless is intending to modify the maximum structure height for single-family residential units associated with the Founders Parc (formerly Euless Midtown 60) Planned Development zoning district approved as Ordinance Number 2072. Section 6.3.11 currently reads as: 6.3.11 Maximum structure height: forty-two (42) feet as measured from the front door threshold. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 March 20, 2018 The proposed modification would increase the maximum structure height by three (3)feet to a height of forty-five (45) feet. If approved, the new Section 6.3.11 would read as follows: 6.3.11 Maximum structure height: forty-five (45) feet as measured from the front door threshold. Since the approval of the PD, the Master Developer has selected a builder for the Row Homes. The builder's architect has determined that the height needs to increase to accommodate all other development standards. The 45' height, measured to the top peak of the roofline, would allow the three story buildings to have appropriate ceiling heights for all three floors and provide the ridgeline peak of the roof (the center point of the roof perpendicular to the front facing gable) to maintain a 12:12 pitch. Reducing roof pitch would decrease the balanced aesthetic nature the roofline has with architectural proportions of the façade. Approval of this modification would ensure high-quality products meeting the intent of the Planned Development. This standard would only apply to the single-family residential component of the Planned Development ordinance. It would not apply to any non-residential development or to any future urban loft product. Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Harry Reiss, owner of 214 S. Sheppard Dr., stated that he had concern over the three- story homes along the east side of the development that would be able to see into his backyard, and that raising the height would give more visibility into his yard. He also stated that there used to be a drop off in the terrain, and now the developer has filled in the dirt and raised the land to be even with the homeowner's property. Mr. Cook stated that the height change does not change the window height. Mike Beaty, developer of the property, stated that the windows will not be raised from their current configuration; only the decorative gables at the top of the houses are increasing in height, and not the entire home. He stated that the rear windows on all of the houses along that fence line are opaque and unable to see through; they only let light come through. Chairman McNeese stated that the property contains a flood plain, and the addition of dirt to raise the elevation will help prevent future flooding. Seeing no further proponents/opponents who wished to speak, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 March 20, 2018 Vice Chairman Portugal stated that she wished to commend the developer on his implementation of the opaque rear windows, as that was one of her concerns. Commissioner Wilson thanked the guests for attending and participating. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 18-02-PD for a Planned Development to revise the maximum height standards for single-family residential development on 56.884 acres within the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract Number 684. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED FINAL PLAT NO. 18-01-FP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to plat two (2) commercial lots within the TX-10 zoning district. The plat submitted to the City of Euless conforms to the appropriate easements and boundaries according to City of Euless regulations. Site Plan 17-06-SP was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission on June 6, 2017 and by the City Council on June 27, 2017 enabling Autozone to develop a 7,382 s.f. retail store. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 18-01-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 1.544 acres out of the A.M. Downen Survey, Abstract 415, to be platted as Autozone 6086 Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2; located at 800 S. Industrial Boulevard. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 March 20, 2018 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 18-01-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The Glade Parks Master Plan included development of additional in-line retail south of the Lifestyle area. This next phase of construction includes 79,000 SF of retail space to accommodate three tenants. The building will be constructed on 7.09 acres immediately south of the existing Dave & Busters. Site Standards: The building will face Rio Grande Boulevard, with access drives connecting to Rio Grande and Brazos Boulevard. There will be cross access at the building frontage to the Dave & Busters and for future development to the south. 322 parking spaces will be provided between the front of the building and Rio Grande Boulevard. Perimeter sidewalks will tie into the existing system, with the front walk aligning with the sidewalk along the front of the Dave & Busters building. The rear of the building will be setback from Brazos Boulevard between 240 to 260 feet. A sidewalk and landscaped buffer(approximately 130 foot in width) will be installed along Brazos between the rear firelane/service drive and the street. Solid waste containers will be installed within masonry enclosures along the backside of the buildings. Landscaping will be installed on both the east and west sides of the development as well. This landscape buffer along Brazos Boulevard will contain a variety and quantity of shrubs and trees that exceeds the landscaping requirements. Trees will be planted throughout the parking area and along Rio Grande Boulevard. A curvilinear walking path through the center of the parking area will be installed in a similar manner to what was constructed in several areas of the Phase I in-line retail area. The exterior façade of the building will contain stucco, brick and stone. The architecture will have a similar style and arrangement as the initial phase of the in-line retail. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has found that it is in substantial accordance with the Planned Development ordinance and City of Euless standards. Commissioner Ellis stated that he was very impressed by the 130 foot landscape buffer. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 March 20, 2018 There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 18-01-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial development proposed to be located on Glade Parks, Block K, Lot 9, 2501 Rio Grande Boulevard. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Owens, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m ��.ir. V /.3 • Is" Chairman Richard McNe se Date