HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-20 PLANNING AND ZONING
December 20, 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
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Robert Barker, City Engineering
Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development
Paul Smith, Fire Marshal
Holly Witt, Secretary
VISITORS: Floyd Drannon, Harold Whitten, Matthew Smiley, Dwayne Blackman, Jim
Thort, Andrew Seal
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was
given by Commissioner Bynum and Invocation was given by Commissioner May.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of December 6, 2005
Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of
December 6, 2005. Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bynum and May
The motion carried (7-0-0).
ITEM 2 CASE #05-08-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT
Consider a request for a Final Plat changing John A. Groves, A-599, Tract
1B to St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lots 10 and 11. This property is
located at 2908 W. Euless Blvd.
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Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the case.
The request is for approval of a Final Plat for a 3.5 acre tract of land located at 2908 W.
Euless Blvd. The tract be subdivided into two lots. Lot 10 is currently developed with a
Family Dollar Store with a site plan that was approved in May 2004 for 1.29 acres and
Lot 11 is vacant. The application is in substantial compliance with the city's submittal
requirements and the Development Review Committee recommends approval.
There was no discussion among the commissioners.
Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #05-08-FP. Commissioner
Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Grove, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman,
Portugal, Bynum and May
Nay: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (7-0-0).
ITEM 3 CASE #05-01-LP — CONSIDER A LAND PLAN
Consider a request for a Land Plan changing B. Harrington Survey, A-808,
Tracts 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5B, 5B1, 5C and portions of Tract 3 and 3B to Shops
@ Vineyard Village, Block 1, Lots 1-5. This property is located at
southeast corner of E. Glade Rd. and Hwy 121.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case.
This is a request for a Land Plan changing the B. Harrington Survey, A-808, Tracts 4,
4A, 4B, 5, 5B, 5B1, 5C and portions of Tracts 3 and 3B to Shops @ Vineyard Village,
Block 1, Lots 1-5. This property is located at the southeast corner of E. Glade Rd. and
Hwy 121 and encompass approximately 51 acres. The Development Review
Committee has determined this is in substantial compliance with all technical
requirements and recommends approval.
Mike Coker, 2700 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX, representative for applicant, gave a
presentation that showed how the Shops @ Vineyard Village would be developed on
the property and how it would impact the city. Mr. Coker represented they would
produce a high quality development that would help the increase tax base. Mr. Coker
presented how the development would impact the traffic flow, intentions to relocate the
off ramp in front of the site to accommodate efficient traffic flow, and enhance the
landscaping to help buffer the neighborhood. Mr. Coker also discussed how the
detention pond will be designed to improve drainage downstream.
Commissioner Zahn stated he was excited about the project and that it looked like it
was put together very well.
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Commissioner Huffman stated he thought it was a great project and was excited to see
it.
Commissioner Portugal stated she was looking forward to the next stage of this project.
Vice Chairman Grove stated he was less than 100% comfortable with this project but
has been acquainted with the developers and believes they would not do anything
different from what they have presented. He also stated he was not comfortable with
the lack of details which should be seen in the site plan so he will support the project at
this time.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #05-01-LP. 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).
ITEM 4 REPORTS
Ron Young, Director of Public Works, stated there should be other Land Plans in the
near future, particularly on the west side of Hwy 121. It is a very large tract of property
like the one the commissioners saw tonight.
ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Cha' man Mc eese Date