HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-16 PLANNING AND ZONING
October 16, 2007
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:36 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
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
Kurt Kasson, Building Official
Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Dave Kirk, Joe and Natalie Williams
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 2, 2007
Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
October 2, 2007. Commissioner Bearden seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal,
Bearden
Nays: None
Abstention: Commissioners Zahn and Mennis
The motion carried (5-0-2)
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ITEM 2 CASE #07-11-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
Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, Lot 1 for a Used Merchandise Store in
TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, and consider a
recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on
1301 W. Glade Road #110.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manger, gave a brief description of the case.
The Applicant, Natalie Williams, Teen Collections, L.L.C., d.b.a. Plato's Closet, is
seeking renewal of a Specific Use Permit (#02-11-SUP) that had been approved in
October 2002. Ms. Williams owns a used merchandise retail business called Plato's
Closet, operating as a franchise from the Winmark Corporation. The business is located
in Suite #110 of the Heritage Towne Crossing shopping center. Specifically, Plato's
Closet purchases "gently used" clothing directly from customers for resale that is of a
certain brand, quality and type that is established by the Franchiser, the Winmark
Corporation., The Franchiser provides a software program that allows the Franchisee in
each local market to determine the purchase price and the suggested sales price based
on the brand name, the quality of the item, and the age of the item. Plato's Closet has
been operating successfully for five (5) years.
Chris Barker stated the applicant, Natalie Williams, was available for any questions.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioners Portugal and Mennis stated they appreciate her business.
Chairman McNeese asked Natalie how business was going.
Natalie Williams, 1301 W. Glade Road #110, Euless, Texas, stated business has
improved with each year. Last year they had $679,000 in sales and this year they
anticipate $814,000. They have a growth of 20%.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #07-11-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) Tied to Teen Collections, L.L.C., d.b.a. Plato's Closet; and 2) Tied to the
owner, Natalie Williams. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
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Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0)
ITEM 3 CASE #07-06-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 J.E.
Whitener Estates Addition, Block 1, Lot 1A1 for a Telecommunication
Facility in R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning, and
consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is
located on 151 S. Pipeline Road E.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Mike Collins, Director of the Planning and Development, stated that prior to the meeting
the applicant's representative, Dave Kirk, requested this item be tabled to the next
scheduled meeting in order to be able to prepare a detailed presentation that would
respond to questions the commission had during pre session.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Mennis asked the applicant's representative, Dave Kirk, to bring pictures
of existing and proposed towers would look like.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to table case #07-06-SUP until the next scheduled
meeting, November 6, 2007. 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 REPORTS
There were no reports.
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ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mike Collins gave a brief update about the legal standing of Gators Bayou.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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