HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-07 PLANNING AND ZONING
March 7, 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
George Zahn
Monty Huffman
LuAnn Portugal
Tony May
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
Karla Dickerson, Administrative Secretary
Holly Witt, Secretary
VISITORS: Jim Beilman
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was
given by Commissioner May and Invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
ITEM 1 ELECTION OF OFFICER—VICE CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to nominate Commissioner May as Vice
Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Zahn seconded the
motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum, and May
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
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ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of February 7, 2006
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of February
7, 2006 with the correction to page 9, second paragraph, to read "Commissioner May
asked...". Commissioner May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum, and May
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0).
ITEM 3 CASE #06-01-RP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A
REQUEST FOR A REPLAT
Receive public input and consider a request for a Replat of Clark
McKelvey Addition, Block 1, Lot 1A and portion A.M. Downen Survey, A-
415, Tract 4B01 B1 to Clark McKelvey Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R in order to
construct a Commercial Development. This property is located at 700 S
Industrial Blvd.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicant, Quik Trip Corporation, is requesting approval of a replat to
establish a 1.792 acre lot. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of
Euless Blvd. and F.M. 157. There are two access points serving the site. One is
accomplished by an emergency access, drainage, and utility easement (EADUE) that
serves the Quik Trip lot and the adjacent lot to the south. This EADUE easement
establishes mutual access to both properties. The drive approach was located in order
to properly line up the drive off of F.M. 157 with the adjacent street intersection to the
east across F.M. 157. The second approach is located off of Euless Blvd., west of F.M.
157.
Chairman McNeese asked the applicant or applicant's representative to come forward
for comments.
Jim Beilman, 8201 Lost Maple Drive, North Richland Hills, representing Quik Trip
Corporation thanked the staff and committee for all of their work and help through this
process. The project was completed in a shorter amount of time than they anticipated
and operations are running smoothly.
Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents/proponents to come forward for
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
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There was no discussion among commissioners.
Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #06-01-RP. Commissioner
Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum, May
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 4 CASE #06-01-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
Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 1R, for a Funeral Chapel in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation
regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 4323 W. Pipeline
Rd.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
case. The applicant, Mr. James Sanders, d.b.a. Quentin's Funeral Home, is requesting
renewal of a Specific Use Permit that was originally approved in March 2005. The
funeral home, which provides "more affordable funeral services", currently occupies
approximately 850 square feet suite space in the strip commercial center at 4323 West
Pipeline Road.
Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents/proponents to come forward for
comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed.
There was no discussion among commissioners.
Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #06-01-SUP with the following
conditions: 1) Tied to the Owner, James Sanders; 2) Chemical storage limited to a
maximum of five (5) gallons; 3) Odors are not permitted to be detectible outside of the
space; 4) the rear of the building must be used for transfer of bodies; 5) valid for 2 (two)
years. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum, May
Nays: None
Abstention: None
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The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 5 REPORTS
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief discussion on gas
drilling developments with the city and an update on Shops and Vineyard Village
regarding trees.
ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ron Young, Director of Public Works, gave road project updates.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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