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Home My WebLink About2007-09-04 -. PLANNING AND ZONING September 4, 2007 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:31 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 May George Zahn Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Troy Mennis Mike Collins, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Tom Winn, Jackey Fluitt THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman McNeese and Invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called of July 17, 2007 Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of July 17, 2007 with the following correction: on page 3, in the last sentence of the third paragraph change "beatify" to "beautify". Commissioner Mennis 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 September 4, 2007 ITEM 2 CASE #07-08-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 Vine Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 for a Motorcycle Dealership in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located at 401 Huffman Road #A. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Ram Marketing, represented by Rolland Gilliam, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the sale and installation of Motor Trike kits. This use is proposed for an existing building located at 401 Huffman Rd., # A and owned by Majorie Massey. The Planning and Zoning Commission had previously recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit (#06-05-SUP) on July 18, 2006 and the City Council had granted the SUP (#06-05-SUP) on August 15, 2006. A condition of the original approval was that the SUP was valid for one year. The applicant is back before the commission today seeking approval of a new SUP which would contain no time limit. Mike Collins stated the applicant was not available for questions due to a family medical situation. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. There were no questions among the Commissioners. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #07-08-SUP with the following conditions: 1) All of the activity is contained within the building, no permanent outdoor display or sales; 2) No fabrication; 3) The Fire Marshall has established that a maximum of twenty gallons of fuel will be allowed, including fuel in the vehicles tanks; 4) Tied to the business owner, Rolland Gilliam and Ronald Davis; and 5) Tied to the business name, R&R Motor Trike. 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 3 September 4, 2007 ITEM 3 CASE #06-05-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a Final Plat changing Bryant Harrington Survey, A- 808, Tracts 3, 3B, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5B, 5B1, and 5C to Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lots 1-11 and Block B, Lot 1. This property is located at the southeast corner of W. Glade Road and Highway 121. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicants, Vineyard Village MSV, LLC, Univest Properties Inc., Greenway and Son, and Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. are requesting approval of a Final Plat for a fifty-one (51) acre development known as The Shops at Vineyard Village. The development is located at the southeast corner of State Highway (S.H.) 121 and Glade Road (Rd.) on property zoned "TX-121" the 121 Gateway district. The Planning and Zoning commission had approved a Land Plan (#05-01-LP) for this development on December 20, 2005. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Tom Winn, was available for any questions. Tom Winn, 1848 Norwood Plaza #214, Hurst, Texas, stated that currently there are 10 buildings being constructed. The stores will be stocked in December and they will open in late January or February. There were no questions among the Commissioners. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #06-05-FP. Commissioner Huffman 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 4 CASE #07-01-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a Final Plat changing Terrell Jasper Survey, A-861, Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C to The Enclave at Wilshire Park, Block A, Lots 1-8; Block B, Lots 1-19; Block C, Lots 1-26; Block D, Lots 1-13; Block E, Lots 1-9; and Block F, Lot 1. This property is located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 September 4, 2007 -- Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Enclave at Wilshire park, LTD., represented by John Dickerson, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for a seventy-four (74) lot subdivision located on 10.24 acres of land out of the Terrell Jasper Survey, ABS. No. 861. The subject property is located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway, on the south side of Airport Freeway behind two (2) auto dealerships, east of Wilshire Park. The Planning and Zoning commission recommended approval of (#06-01-PD) on May 16, 2006 and the City Council granted approval on May 30, 2006 to create this subdivision. The Planning and Zoning commission also approved the Preliminary Plat (#07-03-PP) for this subdivision on April 3, 2007. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Jackey Fluitt, was available for any questions. There were no questions among the Commissioners. Commissioner Mennis made a motion to approve case #07-01-FP. 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 5 CASE #07-01-UDC — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request by the City of Euless for a change to Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" in order to amend Section 84-84 "Permitted Uses Table" and Section 84-130 "Exceptions to District Site Development Standards. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The Unified Development Code (UDC) in Sec. 84-84 Permitted Use Table, currently establishes the following requirements for cell phone towers, referred to as antennas: less than 35 feet high is permitted by right in all zoning classifications; and, ._ less than 60 feet high requires a Specific Use Permit in residential zoning districts, except for R-4 and R-5 and is permitted by right in R-4 and R-5 and all commercial zoning classifications; and, more than 60 feet high requires a Specific Use Permit is all Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 September 4, 2007 -- zoning classifications. The UDC establishes no design, location requirements, or any other characteristic for cell phone towers. However, Sec. 84-130 (1) identifies specific objects that height restrictions would not apply, objects that include flag poles, ornamental towers, radio and transmission towers. After completing a review of other city's cell tower regulations, there may very well be amendments made to this section. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. There were no questions among the Commissioners. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #07-01-UDC. 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 6 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 7 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated there are 3 pending cell phone tower applications going through the Development Review Committee. They will most likely see one presented before them at the September 18, 2007 meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Ch rman y cNeese Date