HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-06 PLANNING AND ZONING
September 6, 2005
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
Vice Chairman Mike Grove
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Perry Bynum
Tony May
Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Robert Barker, City Engineer
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS: John Sanders, Larry Loyd
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 August 23, 2005
Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve the minutes for August 23, 2005.
Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal,
Bynum and May
Nays: None
Abstention: Commissioner Zahn
ITEM 2 CASE #05-07-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
Airport Business Park, Block 1, Lots 1-R & 2-R, for a Motor Vehicle
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Dealership in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning, and consider a
recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on
1205 Texas Star Pkwy, Suite 110.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the case.
The applicant, Auto Options, Inc. dba Just Jeeps of Texas, is requesting a renewal of a
Specific Use Permit for the operation of a motor vehicle dealership using internet based
sales. The applicant is currently looking to acquire property at another location in the
future to build an down its own facility. The applicant has negotiated a six (6) month
lease extension, with an additional six month option, in order to provide additional time
to secure property and construct a new facility. The applicant has followed the
conditions established in the previously approved SUP and the operation has proven to
have no negative impacts. The Development Review Committee recommends approval
of the SUP renewal with the following conditions: 1) valid for one (1) year; 2) tied to the
owner, Larry Loyd; 3) no outdoor display (advertising or banners); 4) no outdoor storage
or display of vehicles; 5) no on-site repair or mechanical work to vehicles on premises;
and, 6) no more than 5 gallons of fuel stored per vehicle.
Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicant representative to come forward
for comments.
Larry Loyd, 317 Westover Ct., Hurst, owner of Just Jeeps of Texas, stated they have
had great success with their business through the internet and now would like to find a
building site that would be more visible to the public. They have looked at several
places in Euless but with the restrictions that are placed on Automotive Sales he has
not been successful so they have started looking in other cities for a new location. Mr.
Loyd stated this process would take them approximately 6 to 12 months to complete
and have no problem with the conditions of the SUP.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
There was no discussion among the commissioners.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #05-07-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) valid for one (1) year; 2) tied to the owner, Larry Loyd; 3) no outdoor
display (advertising or banners); 4) no outdoor storage or display of vehicles; 5) no on-
site repair or mechanical work to vehicles on premises; and, 6) no more than 5 gallons
of fuel stored per vehicle. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bynum and May
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Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0).
ITEM 3 REPORTS
Ron Young, Director of Public Works, reminded the commissioners if their terms were
up for renewal they needed to contact the City Secretary's office.
ITEM 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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