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Home My WebLink About2006-08-22 PLANNING AND ZONING August 22, 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 Vice Chairman Tony May George Zahn 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 Robert Barker, City Engineer Bill Ridgway, Director of Economic Development Paul Smith, Chief Fire Marshall Holly Witt, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Mike Pizzelanti, Karl Drusch THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Bynum and Invocation was given by Vice Chairman May. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of July 18, 2006 Commissioner Bynum made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of July 18, 2006 with the following correction on page three, on the last line change if to is. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Zahn The motion carried (5-0-1) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 August 22, 2006 ITEM 2 CASE #06-08-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 Kitty House Survey, A-678, Tract 1B3, for a Pet Crematory in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2215 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, Mike Pizzelanti, d.b.a. All Paws Go To Heaven ("All Paws"), is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a pet crematorium. The site of the proposed use is an existing 5,000 square foot building located at 2215 W. Pipeline Road. The property is zoned TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District). If the Specific Use Permit is approved, the building will be subject to building and fire inspections as part of the Certificate of Occupancy approval process. Located immediately adjacent to the south and fronting on Highway 10 are Arrow Bolt and Supply Company, Production Steel Manufacturing, and Voss Trucking. Mike Collins stated the applicant, Mike Pizzelanti, was available for any questions. Mike Pizzelanti, 1118 S. Airport Circle #150, Euless, stated he was available for any questions. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Several of the commissioners stated they were glad for this business to stay in Euless. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case #06-08-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to Mike Pizzelanti, d.b.a. All Paws Go To Heaven; 2) All activities confined to the interior of the structure; 3) No specimens allowed to be on the premises longer then 24 hours; 4) All animals awaiting cremation are to be held in freezers; 5) An emergency secondary power source be provided; 6) No direct drop off; 7) Mr. Pizzelanti will report any violations or enforcement actions taken by any state or federal agency(s) regarding the operation of "All Paws". Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 August 22, 2006 The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #06-07-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 Jasper Addition, Lot 5D, for a Motorcycle Dealership in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2021 W. Airport Frwy. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Wild West Custom Cycles, represented by Karl Drusch is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for the fabrication, customization, and sale of high end custom motorcycles. This use is proposed for an existing building located at 2021 W. Airport Freeway and owned by Al Sankary. Mike Collins stated the applicant, Karl Drusch, was available for any questions. Karl Drusch, 2419 Pine Hollow Court, Arlington, the intent for this business is to manufacture and sell high end motorcycles. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman May asked Karl if he has done this business before and where. Karl stated yes in Euless and Grand Prairie. Vice Chairman May asked how many employees they plan to have. Karl stated they now have fourteen (14) and plan to have twenty (20) to twenty-two (22) employees. Vice Chairman asked how they plan to advertise. Karl stated in local magazines, trade publications, and mail to different custom motor cycle shops. Vice Chairman May asked how long the lease was for. Karl stated it is a five (5) year lease. Commissioner Bynum asked how long they have been in business. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 August 22, 2006 Karl stated his has been in his own business since 1995. Commissioner Huffman asked what they manufacture. Karl stated they manufacture such things as wheels, frames, axle covers, and handle bars. Chairman McNeese stated he would like a five year time limit consistent with the applicant's initial building lease term. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #06-07-SUP with the following conditions: 1) All of the activity is internal to the structure, and will not negatively impact adjacent property/business owners: 2) No permanent outdoor display/storage of merchandise; 3) The Fire Marshall has established that a maximum of twenty gallons of fuel will be allowed, including fuel in vehicle tanks; 4) Tied to business owner Karl Drusch; and with the added condition 5) Valid for five (5) years, consistent with the applicant's initial building lease term. Vice Chairman May seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman May, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, Bynum Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 4 REPORTS Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of the future development cases that would likely be coming before the City in the next three (3) months. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Cha. an M eese Date