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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-06 PLANNING AND ZONING December 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 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Robert Barker, City Engineer Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: John Sanders, Rod Tatchio, Charles Cattanio THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn and Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of November 15, 2005 Commissioner May made a motion to approve minutes for November 15, 2005. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 December 6, 2005 ITEM 2 CASE #05-12-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 Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lots 3 & 4, for a Self Storage Facility in C- 2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 331 & 401 N. Main Street. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, The Pegasus Group, for consideration of a self storage project to be located in the 400 block of N. Main St. to the north of Braum's and west of the O'Reilly retail auto parts store. They own a 2.2 acre tract that is zoned C-2. The desired use of self storage requires the Specific Use Permit. The site is similar to a proposal that was brought to you in August 2004 for a self storage facility that at that time contained outdoor storage and storage of recreational vehicles. This current proposal has eliminated the outdoor storage and any of the RV parking, as well as eliminated a three story structure. Rod Tatchio, 2605 Westridge Trails, Sherman, TX, representing Pegasus Group, gave a brief presentation showing photos of the area around the building site which included the old site plan, new site plan and elevations. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bynum asked Mr. Tatchio if any other type of business plan been proposed for this tract of property. Mr. Tatchio stated the owner of the property specializes in the development of storage facilities. They purchased both pieces of the property when they developed the first storage facility on one of those lots. The owners intent when purchasing the property was to increase the size of the existing facility when it became appropriate. Commissioner Bynum stated his concern about storage facilities was there being vehicles stored outside the facility. Mr. Tatchio stated there is a note on the site plan regarding the parking not being used for outdoor storage. Vice Chairman Grove stated he was concerned about the color of the buildings. Mr. Tatchio stated the buildings will be all masonry and should be a gray or beige color. Chairman McNeese asked how the tenants would be able to access the facility. Charles Cattanio stated the managers will be in the office and there is also a key pad that will be used with a pass code. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 December 6, 2005 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, asked Mr. Cattanio asked to clarify what is creating the demand for the storage facility and who are the target customers for these facilities. Mr. Cattanio stated there has been a demand for climate controlled units and they do not have any at this time in the existing facility and 96% of the facility's customers are Euless residents. Chairman McNeese asked what could be stored in the climate controlled units. Mr. Cattanio stated there would be no hazardous materials allowed to be stored in the units. Chairman McNeese asked if they would be managing the other tenants in the retail offices. Mr. Cattanio stated they would be managing the property. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #05-12-SUP with the following conditions: 1)tied to the Pegasus Group, and 2)the existing pole sign would be removed and a monument sign consistent with the Main St. sign ordinance be constructed. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: Chairman McNeese and Commissioner Huffman Abstention: None The motion carried (5-2-0). ITEM 3 CASE #05-10-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located at Main Centre Addition, Block A, Lots 3 & 4, 331 & 401 N. Main Street. There was no discussion among the commissioners. Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve case #05-10-SP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum and May Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (7-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 December 6, 2005 ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Ch rman cNeese Date