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Home My WebLink About2007-04-03 PLANNING AND ZONING April 3, 2007 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 George Zahn Vice Chairman Tony May Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Andy Bearden Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: James Kent, Barry Walling, Mr. & Mrs. Chastain, Mr. & Mrs. Malone, Annette Lee, Jennifer Kirk, Stephen Janis, Vineet Mansukhani, Mark Peters, Kim Blakey, Jackie Fluitt, Zack Penn, Terry Penn, Kim Blakey, Subberas, Vani THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman May and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of March 20, 2007 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of March 20, 2007. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Bearden, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Portugal The motion carried (5-0-1) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 3, 2007 ITEM 2 CASE #07-01-ZC — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A ZONING CHANGE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Zoning Change of a portion of Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 3, Lot 9R from R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 210 S. Industrial Boulevard. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. He explained the City of Euless initiated a zone change request on behalf of Pockets Restaurant and Sports Club, represented by Phillip Parker. Specifically a categorical zone change is proposed for a portion of Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 3, Lot 9R, from R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling. District) zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Stephen Janis, 509 Calvary Drive, Euless, Texas; Annette Lee, 304 Renee Drive, Euless, Texas; and Lenroy Malone, 400 Renee Drive, Euless, Texas, represented the Oakridge of Euless Home Owners' Association Board of Directors. They expressed detailed opposition to the zoning change because of the current operation of Pockets and there could be future commercial development that could negatively impact their residential property. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioners Bearden and Bynum both asked staff if the issues of trash and loitering of Pockets were code enforcement issues. Mike Collins stated that they were code enforcement issues. Commissioner Bearden asked staff if it was possible for the Pockets building to be torn down and rebuilt in the rear of the property. Mike Collins stated that it was a possibility and it would have to meet all City requirements. Several Commissioners thanked the property owners for voicing their concerns. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #07-01-ZC. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 3, 2007 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioner Portugal Nays: Commissioners Huffman, Bearden, Bynum Abstention: None The motion tied (3-3-0) Commissioner Bearden made a motion to deny case #07-01-ZC. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Huffman, Bearden, Bynum Nays: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioner Portugal Abstention: None The motion tied (3-3-0) ITEM 3 CASE #07-02-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND WITHDRAW CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 3, Lot 9R for a Restaurant/Bar/Billiards in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and withdraw consideration of an Ordinance. This property is located on 210 S. Industrial Boulevard. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated staff completed property owner and newspaper notification requirements associated with a renewal of a Specific Use Permit (#00-17-SUP) that had been approved for Pockets Restaurant and Sports Club on December 12, 2000. The Specific Use Permit had been approved with the following conditions: 1) The term is valid for six (6) years subject to Mr. Phil Parker maintaining 51% ownership; 2) The six year term would be eliminated when the property is purchased by Phil Parker. After the notification requirements were completed, Mr. Parker provided information establishing that he had purchased the property in March 2001. No such information had been provided prior to staff initiating the Specific Use Permit renewal process. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Annette Lee, 304 Renee Drive, Euless, Texas, asked why Pockets Specific Use Permit would not have to be renewed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 3, 2007 Chairman McNeese explained that each Specific Use Permit has recommended conditions that City Council approves and the last Specific Use Permit for Pockets had a condition that would not require them to renew it if Phil Parker purchased the property. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Case #07-02-SUP was withdrawn and no vote was required. ITEM 4 CASE #07-01-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development of T. Jasper Survey, A-861, Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C from PD 1736 (Planned Development 1736) zoning to PD (Planned Development) based on Single Family Detached 7.32 DU/AC zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. _ Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Dickerson Development Inc., represented by John Dickerson, is seeking an amendment to a Planned Development (#06-01-PD) that was approved in May 2006 for a Single-Family Detached residential development with reduced lot sizes and setbacks on a 10.241 acre tract. Specifically, the amendment would allow the side setback for Lots 1-8, Block 5 to change from eleven (11) feet to seven (7) feet. The footprint of the structure could be increased form twenty-five (25) feet to twenty-nine (29) feet in width. The lots could be considered as premium, providing the best view of the Wilshire Park Pond. Adjusting the setbacks would allow larger, higher priced homes to be constructed. This new side yard setback would be consistent with those throughout the subdivision. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Jackie Fluitt, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. James Kent, 403 Yorkshire Drive, Euless, Texas, stated his rent property on 1702 Kynette Drive has been flooded twice from this development. Mike Collins stated that Jackie Fluitt, James Kent, and a staff member would stay after the meeting and discuss a resolution to fix this problem. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 April 3, 2007 Commissioner Bynum asked about water drainage, erosion to the pond, and maintenance of the retaining wall. Jackie Fluitt, 3950 Fossil Creek Boulevard #210, Fort Worth, Texas, stated he had left a message with Mr. Kent and had never heard anything back. Regarding the erosion to the pond, the area will be seeded completely to stabilize it. The drainage will be going to the pond or the storm drain system. The H.O.A is responsible for the maintenance of the retaining wall. He also stated they have the design for the one hundred year system and the rain that had flooded Mr. Kent's property hit about four days prior to them finishing the installation of the storm drain system. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #07-01-PD. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 5 CASE #07-03-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing T. Jasper Survey, A- 861, Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C to Enclave at Wilshire Park Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-8; Block 2, Lots 1-19; Block 3, Lots 1-26; Block 4, Lots 1- 13; and Block 5, Lots 1-9. This property is located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Enclave at Wilshire Park, LTD., represented by John Dickerson, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for seventy-four (74) lots located on 10.24 acres of land out of the T. Jasper Survey, A-861. The subject property is located on the south side of Airport Freeway behind two (2) auto dealerships, east of Wilshire Park. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #07-03-PP. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 April 3, 2007 The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 6 CASE #07-01-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Williamsburg Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 to Running Bear Estates Addition, Block A, Lots 1-22. This property is located at the northeast corner of Bear Creek Drive and Mid- Cities Boulevard. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Key Life Homes, Inc., represented by Jackie Fluitt, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for twenty-two (22) lots located on 5.378 acres of land out of the Williamsburg Addition, Block 1, Lot 1. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Bear Creek Drive and Mid-Cities Boulevard. It is currently zoned PD (Planned Development) based on R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District). Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #07-01-PP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 7 CASE #07-02-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Fuller Addition, Lot 14 and James P Hallford Survey, A-711, Tract 1K to Byers Addition, Block A, Lots 1-4. This property is located on the northeast corner of W. Fuller Drive and Byers Street extending north. Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Westrom & Walling Developers, LP, represented by Jon Westrom, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for four (4) lots located on 1.202 acres of land out of the James P. Hallford Survey, A-711 and a portion of Lot 14, Fuller Addition. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Fuller Street and Byers Avenue, extending north and is currently zoned C-2 (Community Business District). Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #07-02-PP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bearden, Bynum Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 April 3, 2007 Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 8 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 9 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ron Young, Director of Public Works, stated the new public works building should be ready to move into in a few weeks. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. 7.y1 ( s !— 7 Chair an M eese Date