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Home My WebLink About2006-07-18 PLANNING AND ZONING July 18, 2006 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:38 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 Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Director of Public Works Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Chief Fire Marshall Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Gene Richardson, Veva Lou Massey, Rolland Gillham 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 June 20, 2006 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of June 20, 2006 with the following correction on page two, sixth paragraph, change weather to whether. Vice Chairman May 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 2 CASE #06-05-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 18, 2006 Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on Vine Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 for a Motorcycle Dealership in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 401 Huffman Drive #A. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Ram Marketing, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the sale and installation of Motor Trike kits. This use is proposed for an existing building located at 401 Huffman Drive #A. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Rolly Gillham, was available for any questions. Rolly Gillham, 709 Trail Lake Drive, stated they take motorcycles, remove the back wheel, and add two wheels on the back. They choose Euless because there are no dealerships in Dallas or Fort Worth. Their product goes for approximately $8,500 to $12,000. Chairman McNeese asked for any opponents/proponents to come forward for comments. Veva Lou Massey, 613 Bent Tree Drive, Euless, stated this would be a good business for Euless. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Commissioner Huffman asked Rolly Gillham how they generate their business. Rolly Gillham stated most customers call their trike dealer who is located out Troop, Texas. Commissioner Huffman asked Rolly Gillham how many employees they will have. Rolly Gillham said they initially will have Ron Davis, his partner, and himself along with one or two other employees. Commissioner Portugal asked how they are planning to market at their site. Rolly Gillham they plan to have a trike in the window display. They also have a web site www.motortrike.com. Commissioner Portugal asked do they expect to have walk-ins. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 18, 2006 Rolly Gillham stated they will have some but eighty-five percent to ninety percent of their business is by referral. Vice Chairman May asked if they are leasing and if so for how long. Rolly Gillham stated they are leasing for a year and have renewal option. Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve case #06-05-SUP with the following conditions: 1) All of the activity is contained within the building, no permanent outdoor display or sales; 2) No fabrication; 3) The Fire Marshall has established that a maximum of twenty gallons of fuel will be allowed, including fuel in vehicle tanks; and 4) Valid for one (1) year. 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 #06-06-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 Century Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 3 for a Membership Sports and Recreation Club in PD 1628 (Planned Development 1628) based on C-1 zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 1200 N. Main St. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Main and Harwood, LTD, represented by Kevin Caldwell, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a membership sports and recreation club. This proposed use would occupy the remaining 12,000 square feet of space in the old Food Lion building at 1200 N. Main Street. The 99 Cent Store occupies the other 25,000 square feet of the existing building. Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative, Gene Richardson, was available for any questions. Gene Richardson, 1901 N. Akard Street, Dallas, stated they wanted to lease to one use for the remaining vacancy of the building. The Express Fitness layout in half of the building is treadmills and stairmasters, the other half is weight lifting equipment, and Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 18, 2006 there is an aerobics room in the back. The contract is members pay the first and last month of membership up front which is nineteen dollars a month. Express Fitness investment is four hundred thousand and it's a ten year lease with two five year options. Express Fitness has guaranteed the first three years. Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman May asked if the floor space has been looked at to handle the weight of the equipment. Gene stated he was uncertain. However, Express Fitness has located in a former Minyards in Coppell and the contractor hired for this project has experience in remodeling former grocery stores. Vice Chairman May asked what the kids club was. Gene stated it's a supervised child care area while parents work out. Commissioner Bynum stated he feels this is a good use for the property. Chairman McNeese asked how long the other three mid-cities Express Fitness locations have been in operation. Gene stated the Allen location opened about a year ago, the Plano location opened about two to three years ago, and the Coppell opened about four years ago. Chairman McNeese stated he felt Express Fitness would draw more people to that intersection. Gene stated they are personally investing $240,000 in the finish out, commissions are $70,000, and have spent $15,000 in leasing, and are giving Express Fitness a six month free rent on a ten year lease. Gene asked that consideration be given beyond a one year expiration of Specific Use Permit. Several members expressed a preference for one year, as is typical for new Specific Use Permit applicants. Chairman McNeese stated he could not support anything close to a ten year. Commissioner Huffman asked how many members they expect to have. Gene stated they expect about four thousand members in time. Vice Chairman May made a motion to approve case #06-06-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Valid for three (3) years; 2) Tied to property owner, Main and Harwood, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 July 18, 2006 Ltd. and tenant, Express Fitness. Commissioner Huffman 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 stated City Council will meet on August 15, 2006 and August 29, 2006. There will not be a Planning and Zoning meeting on August 1, 2006. The next Planning and Zoning meeting will be on August 22, 2006. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. C►airman M Neese Date