HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-04 PLANNING AND ZONING
December 4, 2007
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
Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Robert Barker, City Engineer
JT Ackerman, Public Works Manager
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: Che Eccles
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was
given by Commissioner Portugal and Invocation was given by Chairman McNeese.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of November 6, 2007
Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
November 6, 2007. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bearden, Mennis
Nays: None
Abstention: Chairman McNeese, Commissioner Huffman
The motion carried (5-0-2)
Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2
December 4, 2007
ITEM 2 CASE #07-23-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
Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A43R for a Motorcycle Repair
Service in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and
consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is
located on 230 Vine Street#3.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case.
The applicant, Chop Shop, represented by Mr. Che Eccles, is requesting renewal of a
Specific Use Permit for Motorcycle Repair Service Shop that was originally approved as
#06-14-SUP in December 2006. The continued use is proposed for a portion of an
existing building located at 230 Vine Street #3, owned by Douglas A. Newton, Jr. The
TX-10 zoning district requires that this land use be considered as a Specific Use Permit.
Chris Barker stated the applicant, Che Eccles, was available for any questions.
Che Eccles, 509 Vine Street, Euless, Texas, stated business was going well.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Zahn asked Che Eccles if his lease was month to month.
Che Eccles responded that he was on a month to month lease.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #07-24-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) All of the activity is internal to the structure and will not negatively impact
adjacent property/business owners; 2) No permanent outdoor display/storage of
merchandise; 3) The Fire Marshall has established that a maximum of twenty gallons of
fuel will be allowed, including fuel in vehicle tanks; 4) Tied to business owner Mr. Che
Eccles; 5) Valid for five (5) years. 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)
Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3
December 4, 2007
ITEM 3 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mike Collins stated there would be a draft of the new cell tower ordinance for the
commission to view at the next scheduled meeting.
Ron Young gave a brief update of the road construction.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Ch.• man M Neese Date
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