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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-18 PLANNING AND ZONING April 18, 2006 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:33 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 Vice Chairman Tony May Monty Huffman LuAnn Portugal 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 Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: David Harper, Wendy Copp, Debra Owings THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Portugal and Invocation was given by Chairman McNeese. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of April 4, 2006 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve minutes for called meeting of April 4, 2006. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Huffman The motion carried (4-0-1) ITEM 2 CASE #06-01-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 18, 2006 Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located at St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 7, 2750 W. Euless Blvd. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Fastenal Co., is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a commercial wholesale supplies and warehouse development. Similar to Grainger, Fastenal operates as an industrial and construction supply distribution facility offering threaded fasteners, bolts, hardware, tools, abrasives, sealants, etc. Sales are primarily wholesale to facilities maintenance professionals from businesses and institutions of all sizes, with some retail. It is anticipated that one delivery truck a day will be at the site dripping off inventory. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, David Harper, 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-SP. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #06-02-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 Glade Crossing Shopping Center, Block 1, Lot 1R1, for a Dog Day Care in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 101 W. Glade Rd. #201. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Scott Mattson, is taking over ownership and operation of a dog daycare called House of Paws that is located in Suite 201 of the Glade Crossing Shopping Center. A Specific Use Permit for House of Paws was originally approved in Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 18, 2006 December of 2002 and renewed in December of 2004, with Kim Elder as the owner and operator. Ms. Elder has recently sold the business to Mr. Mattson. It is staffs understanding that the operation has been a success and provides a type of personal services that has been well received by the citizens of Euless. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents/proponents to come forward for comments. Wendy Copp, 2932 Gray Oak Dr., Euless, was concerned with the security of the animals and the noise ordinance during the day. Mike Collins explained that they had to have proper noise attenuation will the wall separation from the adjacent land uses. The noise attenuation was working thru the perspective of New Life Community Church and 7-Eleven. There is controlled access into the building and internal where the animals are kept with latched doors. When the animals are taken outside they are on leashes. There is minimal opportunity for the animals to gain access to the outside when they are inside. Eric Wilhite asked Wendy Copp how long she lived at her house. Wendy Copp stated she lived their almost four years. Eric Wilhite asked if she had seen any incident prior to now. Wendy Copp stated that no incident had accrued prior to now but she just wanted to make sure it was addressed. Eric Wilhite stated he just wanted to make sure that there had not been an incident that she had observed and did not call the City about it. Wendy Copp said there was no incident that she was aware of. Mike Collins stated that the owner would welcome her to come and look at the facility. Debra Owings, 3007 Scotch Elm St., Euless, was concerned with the noise and how many dogs were allowed on site. Mike Collins stated that he believed it was 30-35 maximum but there are usually a dozen or so. Eric Wilhite stated all he has seen was an upward of 15 but it also depends because they will only allow so many large and small dogs. Then they have to work with their personalities. Mike restated that the owner would welcome anyone to go by the facility and take a look. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 April 18, 2006 Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Chairman McNeese asked the commissioners if they had any questions. There were no questions among the commissioners. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #06-02-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the owner, Scott Mattson d.b.a. House of Paws 2) No overnight boarding/care of pets 3) Valid for one (1) year. Commissioner Bynum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None • Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 4 REPORTS Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, stated that at the moment there was not going to be a meeting on May 2, 2006. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the agenda items that will be on May 16, 2006 meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. / 5.�� o G C -irman cNeese Date