HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-21 PLANNING AND ZONING
October 21, 2008
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
Vice Chairman Tony May
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Andy Bearden
Troy Mennis
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
._ Robert Barker, City Engineer
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager
Ken Rawlinson, Fire Inspector
Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Valarie Hitt, Esther Johnson, David Hughes, David Gauthier, Cheralyn
Armijo
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 October 7, 2008
Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
October 7, 2008. Commissioner Mennis 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 #08-06-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT
Consider a request for a Final Plat changing Bryant Harrington Survey, A-
808, Tracts 3F, 4, 4B and 5B1A to Shops at Vineyard Village Addition,
Block A, Lots 4A, 4B, and 4C. This property is located at the north corner
of Centurion and State Highway 121.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicants, Univest Properties, Inc., and ACG Texas Development, L.L.L.P,
are requesting approval of a Final Plat for an approximately four and one-half (4.536)
acre development located at the northeast corner of the State Highway (S.H.) 121
frontage road and Centurion Way on property zoned "TX-121" the 121 Gateway district.
The Final Plat will create the Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lots 4A, 4B,
and 4C from the Bryant Harrington Survey, A-808, Tracts 3F, 4, 4B and 5B1A. This
Final Plat represents a record of the subdivision property including an accurate
description of blocks, rights-of-way, easements, and building lines.
There were no comments or questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #08-06-FP. 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 3 CASE #08-08-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT
Consider a request for a Final Plat changing Bauer Addition, Tract 2 and
T. Davis Subdivision, Lots 2A and 3 to The Villas at Texas Star Addition
Phase II, Block F, Lots 31-39; Block G, Lots 1-18; Block H, Lots 1-3; Block
I, Lots 1-16; Block J, Lots 3-11; Block K, Lots A-B. This property is
located along W. Euless Boulevard.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicants, TS Development, LLC. and DRO/DEL Prado Property, LTD.
represented by Mr. Justin Welborn, are requesting approval of a Final Plat for fifty-
seven (57) lots located on 11.118 acres of land, zoned "R-1L" single family limited
dwelling district, out of the Bauer Addition, Tract 2 and T. Davis Subdivision, Lots 2A
-- and 3. The subject property, known as The Villas at Texas Star Phase II, is located on
the north side of W. Euless Blvd., east of Texas Star Court, with Debra Drive as its east
boundary, directly across from Texas Star Golf Course.
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A categorical zone change (#06-02-ZC) to R-1 L was recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on October 3, 2006, and was approved by the City Council on
October 10, 2006, creating a 112 lot subdivision on 28.83 acres. The Planning and
Zoning commission approved a Preliminary Plat (#06-03-PP) for the subject property
(Phase I and Phase II) on February 6, 2007. The Planning and Zoning commission
then approved a Final Plat (#07-03-FP) for Phase I of the subject property on January
29, 2008. After the approval and filing of the Final Plat, the applicant discovered some
minor typographical errors that were called to the city's attention. A Corrected Final Plat
(#07-03-FP-2) for Phase I of the subject property was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission on February 19, 2008. The Final Plat for The Villas at Texas Star,
Phase II represents a record of the subdivision property including an accurate
description of blocks, rights-of-way, easements, building lines, and street names. This
Final Plat also establishes the creation of a HOA to provide for the maintenance of the
screening walls, landscape areas, open space lots, sidewalks/trails within the
open/common space areas and periodic trash removal from the natural creek. The
proposed Final Plat is in compliance with all R-1L district development standards. A
Letter of Acceptable Public Improvements has been issued by the City Engineer.
Commissioner Portugal asked if Phase 2 lots will approximately be the same size as
Phase 1 lots.
Mike Collins stated the lots are all zoned R-1 L and will meet the minimum lot area of
5,500 square feet.
Commissioner Portugal stated the builder has done an extraordinary job.
Mike Collins stated a high percentage of the buyers in this development are already
residents in Euless.
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #08-08-FP. 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 4 CASE #08-04-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
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Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of
Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lot 3 and James P Hallford Survey, A-711,
Tracts 2A02, 2A02A, and 2A03 from PD 1025 (Planned Development
1025) and C-2 (Community Business District) zoning to PD (Planned
Development) based on C-2 zoning and consider a recommendation
regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 331 N. Main Street.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicant, The City of Euless, is seeking approval of a Planned Development
to change the zoning on a 6.038 acre site located at 331 N. Main Street. The 6.038 site
is comprised of several individual tracts. 2.2 acres is located in the Main Centre
Addition, Block A, Lot 3 and is currently zoned C-2. 3.83 acres is located in the James
Hallford Survey, A-711, Tracts 2A02, 2AOA, and 2A03 and is currently zoned PD 1025
(L1 w/offices, warehousing, and Open Storage). The Planning and Zoning Commission
is being asked to consider a rezoning of the property, establishing C-2 as the underlying
zoning, with office use as the only permitted use by right. These tracts will be replatted
to form a single parcel. A Site Plan (08-11-SP) is being considered concurrently with
this zone change. Specifically, a 32,569 square foot office building would be constructed
by the City of Euless as the administrative headquarters for Redi-Mix Concrete Corp. As
._ reflected on the site plan, the site area has been planned with sufficient parking and
landscaping installed initially to accommodate future building expansion. It might be
remembered that ACME Brick Corp., exclusively utilized brick as the primary building
material for their new sales and training regional headquarters building on Airport
Freeway. In like manner, Redi-Mix Concrete will utilize concrete to showcase use of
that building material. The office will be 100% masonry construction through a
combination of Portland Cement stucco and painted concrete tilt-wall. Metal coping will
placed along the roof line. Louvered metal window canopies with suspension rods and
painted anchor plates will provide horizontal relief, as well as provide a handsome
architectural design element. With the finished floor elevation sitting approximately ten
(10) feet below street grade, the most prominent feature of the building that will be seen
from N. Main Street will be the standing seam metal barrel vault with fan windows on
the west end and the east end (facing Main Street). All C-2 site development standards
have been met. The landscaped area at the northeast corner of the site will be
enhanced to reflect the quality standards that were incorporated into the City of Euless
Main Street redevelopment project completed in 2005. The landscape plan is designed
in such a manner that it will not be necessary to remove any trees to accommodate
future parking installed as a result of any building expansion. A monument sign would
be located in this area along the office's N. Main Street frontage. There would be entry
points to the site off of N. Main Street, as well as off of Byers Court at the southwest
corner of the site. The office will serve as the Redi-Mix Concrete Corporations
Administrative Headquarters with space provided for training and administrative office
--- use.
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Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman May asked if there were going to be any other changes with the PD
besides the restriction of office use only.
Mike Collins stated that there are no other changes. The PD is requested to void any
concerns that this development would be more than an office use.
Commissioner Bearden asked if the 7' sign would comply with the Main Street sign
ordinance.
Mike Collins stated it will have to receive a sign permit but the proposed sign will meet
the Main Street sign ordinance.
Commissioner Bearden asked if concrete was considered masonry.
Mike Collins stated that concrete tilt wall is considered a masonry product.
Commissioner Portugal stated she feels this will be a great development for the area.
_ Chairman McNeese stated he felt this will be an excellent addition for Main Street and
enhance business for other merchants on Main Street.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #08-04-PD. 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 5 CASE #08-11-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 Main Centre Addition,
Block A, Lot 3 and James P Hallford Survey, A-711, Tracts 2A02, 2A02A,
and 2A03, 331 N. Main Street.
-- Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicant, The City of Euless, , is seeking approval of a Site Plan for an
Office Building on a 6.038 acre site located at 331 N. Main Street. The site is comprised
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— of 2.2 acres in the Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lot 3 and 3.83 acres in the James
Hallford Survey, A-711, Tracts 2A02, 2AOA, and 2A03. These tracts will be replatted to
form a single parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission was asked to consider a
rezoning of the property through Case #08-04-PD, establishing C-2 as the underlying
zoning and establishing office use as the only permitted use by right. Specifically, a
32,569 square foot office building would be constructed by the City of Euless for the
administrative headquarters for Redi-Mix Concrete Corp. As reflected on the site plan,
the site area has been planned with sufficient parking and landscaping installed initially
to accommodate future building expansion. It might be remembered that ACME Brick
Corp., exclusively utilized brick as the primary building material for their new sales and
training regional headquarters building on Airport Freeway. In like manner, Redi-Mix
Concrete will utilize concrete to showcase use of that building material. The office will
be 100% masonry construction through a combination of Portland Cement stucco and
painted concrete tilt-wall. Metal coping will placed along the roof line. Louvered metal
window canopies with suspension rods and painted anchor plates will provide horizontal
relief, as well as provide a handsome architectural design element. With the finished
floor elevation sitting approximately ten (10) feet below street grade, the most
prominent feature of the building that will be seen from N. Main Street will be the
standing seam metal barrel vault with fan windows on the west end and the east end
(facing Main Street). All C-2 site development standards have been met. The
landscaped area at the northeast corner of the site will be enhanced to reflect the
_ quality standards that were incorporated into the City of Euless Main Street
redevelopment project completed in 2005. The landscape plan is designed in such a
manner that it will not be necessary to remove any trees to accommodate future parking
installed as a result of any building expansion. A monument sign would be located in
this area along the office's N. Main Street frontage. There would be entry points to the
site off of N. Main Street, as well as off of Byers Court at the southwest corner of the
site. The office will serve as the Redi-Mix Concrete Corporations Administrative
Headquarters with space provided for training and administrative office use.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #08-11-SP. 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)
ITEM 6 REPORTS
There were no reports.
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ITEM 7 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Cirma McNeese Date
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