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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-04 PLANNING AND ZONING October 4, 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 Tony May Vice Chairman Mike Grove George Zahn Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Vernon Gilmore, Fire Inspector Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: John Sanders; Ramon Aranda; Ahmed Alfatlawy; and other listed in visitors' register. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Vice Chairman Grove and Invocation was given by Commissioner Bynum. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of September 20, 2005 Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of September 20, 2005. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 2 CASE #05-04-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 North, Block 16, Lots Al and Al B, for a Automotive Services in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1600 W. Euless Blvd. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Adan Ocampo, proposes to construct an addition 2,400 square foot building on a 2.6 acre tract that would face Wilshire Drive due to the growth of his business over the past several years. Twenty-eight (28) new parking spaces will be located to the rear of the site and surrounded by a 6' high masonry screening fence on the west and north sides of the property. Landscaping will be installed on the southwest portion of the site, as well as along Wilshire Drive. Site circulation will be enhanced with the addition of the drive, connecting Wilshire Drive and W. Euless Blvd. and marked as Emergency Access, Drainage and Utility Easement. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicant's representative to come forward for comments. Ramon Aranda, 2608 Squire PI., Farmers Branch, representing applicant, stated they are seeking to expand the original building, which will be detached, and making enhancements to this area. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Roger Sickler, 1601 Marlene Dr., Euless, stated he was concerned this might turn into a junk yard with oil and gas leaking. Mr. Sickler was also concerned if this would add to the community and not take away. He stated he has spoken with the applicant and feels this project would not be a problem. Dale Procter, 805 Commerce, Euless, stated he has a good relationship with the applicant and after talking with them he feels this project will work and has no objection as long as it is kept up. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Zahn asked the applicant what were the future plans for the areas that is not being built on. Ramon Aranda stated that area will be used for any future expansion but will be kept as a green area. Commissioner Portugal stated she was concerned about the parking area. Mr. Aranda stated they saw a need for the additional parking due to the growth of the business and will be providing screening for this addition. Vice Chairman Grove stated he believes the corner will be better with what has been presented. Commissioner Bynum asked the applicant if he understood the conditions that will be placed on this SUP. Mr. Aranda stated they understand why this is necessary and will be complying with those conditions. Chairman McNeese asked the applicant if the building will be masonry and if they understand that if there are any code violations that the SUP can be revoked. Mr. Aranda stated the building will be masonry and they do intend to comply with all the conditions set forth on the SUP. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #05-04-SUP with the following conditions: 1) All repair customer vehicles kept over night must be parked in area located behind screening fence; 2) Any outdoor storage must be placed in area located behind screening fence; 3) The area marked as "undisturbed" and located to the east of the existing building and to the south of the new 2,400 square foot building, must be kept open and clear in order to provide adequate maneuvering for fuel delivery trucks; 4) Tied to ownership, Adan Ocampo. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #05-08-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 Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot 20, for a Automotive Repair in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1002 Cresthaven Dr. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Quality Remarketing Group, represented by Mr. Charles Elliott, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Staging Area" and "Make ready" facility located on 1002 Cresthaven Dr. Their primary business is to purchase high mileage trade-in vehicles from new auto dealerships. The vehicles are then sold to an auto auction company, with a majority of these vehicles sold at the DFW Auto Auction. The operation is not open to the public and no automobiles will be sold on site. Staff believes all technical requirements have been met and that the proposed land use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning. The Development Review Committee recommends approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the applicant/business owner Mr. Charles Elliott; 2) No sale of vehicles on the premises; and 3) operation limited to "make ready" only, no on-site major body or mechanical repair operations. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicants representative to come forward for comments. Clint Brister, 601 W. Harwood Rd., Hurst, TX, Project Manager at MJWright & Assoc., stated he wanted to clarify there was an existing one story tilt wall construction building located in the rear of the property along with a one story frame house that fronts on Cresthaven Dr. The plans are to eliminate the one story frame house and putting a masonry fence at the front of the property with a central gate that will be a 24' wide manual slide gate. They have met the parking requirements inside the masonry fence. Chairman McNeese asked for proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Robert Frederick, 709 King, Bedford, owns the property behind the proposed property and has questions regarding the proposed use. Mr. Frederick was concerned with hazardous materials, and what type of major repair work will be done. Charles Elliott, 624 Highview, Hurst, TX, owner of Quality Remarketing Group, stated he was in the wholesale business of purchasing automobiles around the metroplex. They do not run a repair facility, they purchase the cards from wholesalers, sell them to other wholesalers and the auction, and there is no mechanic on duty. Vehicles are sold within 30 days and will only have 10 vehicles on premises at any one time. There will be no oil changes or washing cars on site. The most that would be performed on cars would be vacuuming and buffing. This is more of a holding facility before cars are sold. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove asked Mr. Elliott what they will be doing at this location. Mr. Elliott stated it can only be used as a staging area for the vehicles between point A and point B. Commissioner Portugal asked how the vehicles will be transported to this facility. Mr. Elliott stated they will be using wreckers that will bring the vehicles to this location. Commissioner Huffman asked what type of condition the vehicles will be in that are transported to this location. Mr. Elliott stated some of the vehicles may not start but they will not be damaged vehicles. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #05-08-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the applicant/business owner, Mr. Charles Elliott; 2) No sale of vehicles on the premises; and 3) operation limited to "make ready" only, no on-site major body or mechanical repair operations. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #05-10-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 Midway Park Addition, Lot C, for Automotive Service in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 601 N. Main Street. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. This is a automotive use that requires a Specific Use Permit for property that is located at 601 N. Main St. on the northeast corner of Main and Midway. The applicant is going to be requesting a Specific Use Permit and represents that the specific automotive type uses proposed at this site would include auto inspections, oil change, tire sales and repair and light mechanical work. The location most recently had been used as an auto tinting facility. Staff has reviewed the application and the proposed uses for this facility and based on our belief that it would be difficult to contain the activities internal to this structure because of its size the Development Review Committee is recommending denial. Chairman McNeese asked for the applicant or applicants representative to come forward for comments. Ahmed Alfatlawy, 601 E. Ash Ln., #161, Euless, stated he was available for questions. He stated they will be doing the inspections and oil changes. They will also do some light mechanics that would include things such as changing the windshield wipers and such. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Mike Magern, 102 Gray Oak, Euless, stated he has found that places that provide oil changes and inspections turn into something more than that and fears this would happen on Main Street. His concern is cars would end up parked all over and look like a parking lot and did not want to see that on Main Street after just having in renovated. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Grove stated he did not want to see this type of use on Main St. Commissioner Bynum stated he does not believe an automotive repair facility belongs on Main St. Commissioner Zahn made a motion for denial of case #05-10-SUP. Vice Chairman Grove seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes; Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal and Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 5 REPORTS Ron Young, Director of Public Works, stated Trinity River Authority announced they were notified by the water board that they are going to a stage 1 drought condition and asked us to initiate our drought contingency which calls for a voluntary 5% reduction in water use. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated there is more activity in commercial development and will be seeing more cases coming within the next month. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. C irman cNeese Date