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Home My WebLink About2006-01-17 PLANNING AND ZONING January 17, 2006 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 Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Thomas Hoover, Roger Albright, Tyler Duncan, THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman McNeese and Invocation was given by Vice Chairman Grove. ITEM 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Zahn made a motion to keep the officers the same with Richard McNeese as Chairman and Mike Grove as Vice Chairman. Vice Chairman Grove 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 January 17, 2006 ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of December 20, 2006 Vice Chairman Grove made a motion to approve minutes for December 20, 2006 as is. 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). ITEM 3 CASE #05-04-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 International/Regional Complex, Block A, Lot 5. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Windhorst Electric Service, Inc. represented by Mike Windhorst who owns a two acre tract on Royal Pkwy. Mr. Windhorst proposes to construct a 15,574 square foot building, all but 2,000 square foot which would be used for administrative office, would be for assembly and warehouse space. The primary ingress/egress is off of Royal Pkwy. The detention pond to the east will satisfy the drainage requirements. The Development Review Committee has evaluated the site plan and determined it is in substantial compliance with all technical requirements. Thomas Hoover, Hoover Engineering, 1361 W. Euless Blvd, Euless, stated he was representing Michael Windhorst. Mr. Hoover stated that Mr. Windhorst had decided to wait till he purchased the additional property to the south before coming forward with the site plan. There was no discussion from the commissioners. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #05-04-SP. Commissioner Portugal 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 3 January 17, 2006 ITEM 4 CASE #05-11-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 Westpark Central, Lot 4AR1, for a Hotel in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2155 W. Airport Frwy. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant, Composite Investments, Inc., is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel redevelopment project that is located generally on the east bound frontage road, east of Westpark Way, west of Dock McGinnis Dr. They have assembled a 5.2 acre site that is zoned C-2. The hotel is not a permitted use by right and is why the commission is being asked to consider a Specific Use Permit for that particular land use. Roger Albright, 3301 Elm, Dallas, attorney for the applicant who introduced everyone representing the project: Jerry Sheak, Director of Franchising Operations; Mike Gearborn, Contractor; Nick Mimette, owner; Tyler Duncan, Architect; Kevin McConn, existing Managers; Thomas Hoover, Engineer. Mr. Albright stated they do not have any problems with the conditions being proposed for the Specific Use Permit. The contract with Clarion is in the final stages of negotiation and should be completed by the end of the month. Thomas Hoover, Engineer, stated they will be improving the existing fire lanes. Roger Albright, attorney, stated they will be adding another floor to the existing building, have more parking than what is required, reconstructed restaurant that will be approximately 9,500 square feet with 240 seating capacity, ballroom on second floor, and 12,000 square feet of landscaping. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for comments. Joe Malone, owner of convenience store and car wash west of the hotel project, stated he was concerned about the drainage affecting his property and how the traffic will impact the area. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Thomas Hoover stated the drainage has been designed so that nothing will leave the site. All of the existing entrances into the site will remain. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 17, 2006 Tyler Duncan, Architect, stated they will be merging the restaurant with the hotel design and completely renovating the whole building. Chairman McNeese asked staff if they had any issues with the drainage plans that have been proposed. Robert Barker, City Engineer, stated they are in agreement with the design. Chairman McNeese asked how they anticipate the increase of traffic flow in that area. Tyler Duncan stated they have opened up more curb cuts onto Westpark Ct. with two additional ways out and into the site. Mike Collins stated that staff has recognized there is an issue with the traffic due to the traffic signalizations across the bridge on Airport Frwy. and had discussions with the City Engineer regarding working with TXDot. Commissioner May asked if they were still going to keep Gator's in operation during the construction. Roger Albright stated that was still the plan. Commissioner May asked if the other sport café facilities typically worked on the 25% food ratio. Roger Albright stated they would have no problem meeting that ratio with the mix of food/beverage. Commissioner Bynum asked if the structure was sound enough to handle the extra story added to the building. Tyler Duncan stated they have consulted a Structural Engineer who has performed tests that indicate the building and foundation will handle the load. Commissioner Bynum asked if Clarion was making a long term commitment for this site. Roger Albright stated that Clarion plans to make this one of the finest hotels in the area and to stay. Vice Chairman Grove asked if the fire department will have access to the top floor in case of a fire. Paul Smith, Fire Marshal, stated the building is designed to help meet all safety measures. Commissioner Portugal asked if the elevator that is being added to the building be designated as freight. Tyler Duncan stated it was for freight. Commissioner May made a motion to approve case #05-11-SUP with the following conditions: 1)Tied to the owner of the hotel development, Composite Investments, Inc.; 2) Tied to the owner of Sports City Café, Three New Millennium Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Composite Investments, Inc.; 3) The sale and consumption of food must constitute at least 25% of Sports City Café's gross revenues; 4) No sexually oriented business promotions/activities on the premises; and 5) The continued operation of either the hotel or Sports City Café would be permitted, and a new SUP would not be required, if any actions are taken by the owner, Composite Investments, Inc. or its subsidiary, or taken by the City of Euless, that result in the suspension of operations of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 17, 2006 either the hotel or Sports City Café. 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 5 CASE #05-12-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 Westpark Central, Lot 4AR1, 2155 W. Airport Frwy. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve case #05-12-SP. Vice Chairman Grove 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 6 CASE #05-19-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 Euless Industrial Park Addition, Block 3, Lot 1, for a Church in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1717 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 on behalf of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is seeking a renewal of a SUP. This has come before the commission three previous times. The subject property is located at 1717 W. Euless Blvd.. The Development Review Committee has reviewed this item and is recommending renewal of the SUP with the conditions to be Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 January 17, 2006 tied to the pastor, Abbey Adeyeye; tied to the Redeemed Christian Church of God; and valid for one year. Until the applicant establishes ownership of the property staff will seek renewal of the SUP. Chairman 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 #05-19-SUP with the following conditions: 1)Tied to the Pastor, Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; 2) Tied to the Redeemed Christian Church of God; and 3) valid for one (1) year. 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). ITEM 7 REPORTS Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development, stated there are developments going on with the Southerland building and with the Burlington building. ITEM 8 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 1f‘ 7-7-4,4 C irman cNeese jr� �„ Date