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Home My WebLink About2006-04-04 PLANNING AND ZONING April 4, 2006 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:35 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 Monty Huffman Vice Chairman Tony May George Zahn LuAnn Portugal Perry Bynum Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Vernon Gilmore, Fire Inspector Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Bruce Scasta, Rod Tatchio THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Bynum and Invocation was given by Commissioner Portugal. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of March 7, 2006 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of March 7, 2006. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 2 CASE #06-01-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing R. Crowley Survey, A- 312, Tracts 4E1 and 4F to Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block A, Lot 1. This property is located at 1000 blk. E. Ash Ln. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 4, 2006 Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Mady Development is requesting approval of a preliminary plat that would enable development of a 12.698 acre tract of land for multi-family apartments. The subject property abuts SH 360 located at the north-east corner of Ash Lane and Bear Creek Parkway. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Bruce Scasta, was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked the commissioners if they had any questions. There were no questions among the commissioners. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #06-01-PP. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bynum. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #06-02-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, Lot 3, 331 N. Main St. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, The Pegasus Group, represented by the architectural firm Tatchio and Associates, is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a commercial development that would contain office/retail on a 2.209 acre tract of land currently zoned C-2 (Community Business District). Developed C-2 zoned properties are located to the south and to the north, including existing self-storage owned by the applicant. Property zoned PD 1025 (L1 w/ Offices, Warehousing, and Open Storage) is located to the west. A Specific Use Permit (05-12-SUP) will be considered concurrently with this Site Plan. The development will contain an 8,400 square feet single structure that can be subdivided for retail/office use. In order to accommodate any future development of the western portion of the site, the interior drives on the south, north, and east sides will be constructed with 6" concrete to meet fire lane standards. There was no discussion among the commissions. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 4, 2006 Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #06-02-SP. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #06-01-UDC — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input and consider a recommendation regarding a request by City Of Euless for a change to Code of Ordinances Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" in order to amend Section 84-113(c)(6) "LI" limited industrial district", Section 84-114(c)(5) "I-1" light industrial district", Section 84-115(c)(5) "1-2" heavy industrial district", and Section 84-181(d) "Exceptions" and approve Ordinance No. 1732. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief description of the case. Currently the Unified Development Code (UDC) requires 100% masonry on all exterior wall elevations. The UDC establishes that the following masonry façade materials satisfy the 100% requirement: natural stone, brick, pre-cast concrete panels, stucco, and/or concrete masonry units. The following types of concrete masonry units are acceptable: split-face, fluted, castle rock, shadow rock, scored and/or glazed. Staff is recommending an amendment to the current masonry ordinance for structures located in LI, I-1, and 1-2 industrial districts only. The proposed amendments would establish the following requirements: 1) 100% masonry on the street facing elevations required; 2) 75% for all other wall elevations permitted; 3) The design of the structure must substantially incorporate at least two (2) of the following enhanced exterior masonry treatments or elements: enhanced course projections; coining; coping; colonnade; cornice; pilaster; or other masonry enhancements approved by the Building Official. The intent is that the treatments and elements are architecturally compatible with the overall design and will result in creating a structure that enhances the economic and aesthetic value of the City of Euless; and 4) The current masonry exception process would be eliminated. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents/proponents to come forward for comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 4, 2006 Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #06-01-UDC with the following four (4) requirements as noted and to reference Sec. 84-181(c) "Acceptable Masonry Façade Materials." Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 5 REPORTS Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief discussion that Adams Auto has come forward for a minor site plan to modify the footprint of the building that differs from his approved site plan. Staff is working on a resolution with the black mesh fencing and vehicle issues. The time frame for construction looks like 3-4 months. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that Starbucks has submitted a site plan to be located on N. Main Street and Airport Freeway. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Ch rman cNeese Date