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Home My WebLink About2007-07-17 PLANNING AND ZONING July 17, 2007 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 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 Andy Bearden Vice Chairman Tony May George Zahn Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal 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 _ Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Deborah Howard, Secretary VISITORS: Perry Bynum, Norman Wood, Julie Watkins, Charles Dibrell, David Cole, Denise McGaha, Scott McGaha THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of June 19, 2007 Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of June 19, 2007. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 17, 2007 ITEM 2 CASE #07-06-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Oakwood Terrace West Addition, Lots A2 and A3 to The Courtyards Addition, Block A, Lots 1-16 and Lot A; Block B, Lots 1-7 and Lot A; and Block C, Lot A. This property is located on S. Pipeline Road W., west of Simmons Drive. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Courtyard Development, LP, represented by Mr. Charles Dibrell, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for twenty-six (26) lots located on 4.692 acres of land out of the Elijah Rogers Survey, ABS. No. 1299. This property is located on S. Pipeline Road W., west of Simmons Drive, in Euless, Texas. Mike Collins stated the applicant, Charles Dibrell, was available for any questions. There were no questions among the Commissioners. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #07-06-PP. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #07-02-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 Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20, 21, and 22 from R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning and PD 1513 (Planned Development) based on R-1 zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 700, 702, and 704 S. Main Street. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Precision Orthodontics Labs, Inc., represented by Mr. Scott _. McGaha, is proposing a categorical zone change of Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20, 21, and 22, from R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning and PD 1513 (Planned Development) based on R-1 zoning into C-2 (Community Business Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 17, 2007 District) zoning. The subject property is located at 700, 702, and 704 S. Main Street. Cedar Hill Estates Addition Block 8 Lots 20 and 21 (702 and 704 S. Main Street) are vacant, undeveloped lots currently zoned R-1 and are located immediately adjacent to lot 22 (700 S. Main Street) which is zoned PD 1513. Mr. McGaha recently approached city staff expressing his desire to purchase Lots 20 and 21 with the intent of expanding his current business located on Lot 22. Mr. McGaha would propose to expand and renovate his current structure to better accommodate his growing business. Staff had advised Mr. McGaha that this type of expansion would necessitate a zoning change on the two lots he was proposing to acquire. After careful deliberation, staff advised Mr. McGaha to seek a categorical zoning change for all three lots from R-1 and PD 1513 to C-2 (Community Business District) zoning. Mike Collins stated the applicant, Scott McGaha, was available for any questions. Scott McGaha, 2633 Juniper Lane, Grapevine, Texas, stated he has owned and operated Precision Orthodontics in Euless for over 15 years; originally he was located at 412 N. Main Street. The business is running low on parking and space therefore his intention is to add about 7,000 square feet to the existing building and add 30 more parking spaces on the south end. This expansion would help beautify the city and he plans installing stucco with architectural improvements to the addition. _ Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Julie Watkins, 706 S. Main Street, Euless, Texas, stated she has a business next to Scott and he is a great neighbor. There is a little drainage issue from the hill and she believes his expansion will help with that issue. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Portugal asked Scott McGaha how many staff members they have. Scott McGaha stated he currently has 15 people. Commissioner Portugal asked if the additional parking was for delivery or additional staffing. Scott McGaha stated it will be for additional staffing, they have minimal traffic. Commissioner Portugal asked if he understood the standards for C-2 zoning such as masonry fencing. Scott McGaha stated he has spoken with Mike Collins and understands that this addition will have to go through the site plan process and meet masonry requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 17, 2007 Chairman McNeese stated Precision Orthodontics has improved that corner and agrees that he does need more parking. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #07-02-ZC. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioner Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Mennis Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Cha. an Mc eese Date l/70