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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-17 P&Z CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2018 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 5:30 p.m. on April 17, 2018 in the Pre-Council Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Chairman Richard McNeese, Vice Chairman LuAnn Portugal, and Commission Members: Curtis Brown, Ronald Dunckel, Steve Ellis, and Warren Wilson. During the Pre-Session Meeting: Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development Update. PLANNING AND ZONING CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — PRE- COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:32 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering Tesla Harlan, Administrative Secretary Don Sheffield, Building Official Paul Smith, Fire Marshal VISITORS: Cristina Diaz Elijah Ellis Steve Harriman Hector Leon Lamarr McDonald Hiren Patel Meena Patel Eddie Rhodes Brenda Rhodes John Stone Mary Stone Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 7 April 17, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 17, 2018 INVOCATION Commissioner Brown gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ellis led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of April 3, 2018. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE CASE NO. 18-01-ZC AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The developer of the parcel intends to redevelop the site for a hotel use. A hotel use is not permitted within a neighborhood business district (C-1). Only a portion of the lot is zoned C-1. The remainder of the lot (approximately, 40,000 square feet or 40% of the entire lot) is zoned C-2. This split had indicated the previous use as a recreational furniture retail outlet. The C-1 portion of the tract had never developed. The intention of the developer with this request is to rezone the entire tract as C-2. This action is coupled with consideration of a Specific Use Permit application for the hotel use. Use of this property for commercial purposes is consistent with the City's comprehensive land use plan. The rezoning of the property to C-2 is in accordance with the plan. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 April 17, 2018 Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. John Stone, the agent for the current property owner, stated that he supports the proposal because he believes it is the best use for the property, and is a logical use of the site. He indicated that the surrounding properties to the east and west are also for commercial use, and it is not within 200 feet of any single-family residential homes. Steve Harriman, 8601 Ice House Dr. in North Richland Hills, the Vice President of First Western Title Company, stated that he believes all of his dealings with the applicant have been professional and handled expeditiously. Seeing no further proponents/opponents who wished to speak, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 18-01-ZC for a Zoning Change of 2.22 acres being a Portion of Block 1 , Lot 1 , Farr-Pacific Addition, 1803 and 1811 W. Airport Freeway to be changed from Neighborhood Business District (C-1) and Community Business District (C-2) into entirely Community Business District (C-2) zoning to allow commercial development and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 18- 05-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. LIHAS, Inc, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a limited service hotel to be located on the former site of a retail building which was demolished as part of the widening of Airport Freeway. The hotel will be branded as a Comfort Inn and Suites. The proposed hotel will be a four-story 51 ,160 SF structure and contain ninety-one (91) rooms. The hotel has a mixture of traditional Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 17, 2018 hotel rooms and oversized suites. The hotel will provide a breakfast area, an enclosed pool, and a workout room. A drive approach from the Airport Freeway eastbound service road will provide access to the hotel. No drive approaches will be located from the private drive for Bandera Ranch Apartments on the west side of the parcel. Parking for hotels is set at one parking space per room unit. The hotel site plan includes parking for one hundred one (101) vehicles, which is greater than the required minimum. This property had been previously platted with a secondary emergency access to Bandera Ranch on the southeast corner of the property. This access will be improved and maintained by the hotel development. This access will remain gated and will only provide emergency access to the Bandera Apartments. Landscaping will be installed throughout the site. The number of tree plantings exceeds the minimum requirements. The hotel's primary fagade and entry will face to the east with a porte-cochere. None of the hotel rooms will face to the south. Architecture and Design. The Comfort Inn and Suites facades will be constructed with with a combination of stone, stucco, and brick veneer. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: LIHAS Inc; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Comfort Inn and Suites, and, c. The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator, and, d. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any proponents/opponents who wished to speak. John Stone stated that he believed that the site design was well executed. Seeing no further proponents/opponents who wished to speak, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Ellis asked for clarification on the number of parking spaces. Mr. Cook stated that there would be parking for one hundred one (101) vehicles. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 17, 2018 Vice Chairman Portugal asked for the signage that will be used. She also asked to clarify whether or not the business would provide extended stay amenities. Mr. Cook stated that they would be allowed to have one sixty foot tall sign. He stated that there will be limited visibility for the sign due to the height of the overhead highway lanes. He stated that there will also be branding on the building itself, as the sign ordinance allows for a wall sign on each fagade. He also stated that the hotel would not offer extended stay options. Commissioner Brown asked if there would be any screening walls between any of the surrounding properties. Mr. Cook stated that there is an existing fence along the south of the property, and there is no intention to build any additional fence or screening. Chairman McNeese asked for the projected room rates and occupancy. Meena Patel, 9425 Sagrada Park in Fort Worth, the developer, stated that the projections would depend on the time of year the hotel opens. She stated that the regular rooms would be priced between $89.00 to $100.00 per night, while the suites would be priced between $100.00 and $120.00 per night, with the rates open to change based on season and availability. She stated that she believed the occupancy rate would be 80%. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vice Chairman Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 18-05-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on 2.22 acres, being a Portion of Block 1 , Lot 1, Farr-Pacific Addition, 1803 and 1811 W. Airport Freeway for a Hotel in the Community Business District (C-2) with the conditions as presented. Commissioner Dunckel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 4. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 18-03-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. In 2010, Davis Machine and Manufacturing received approval of a site plan for a new 26,628 square foot facility located at 1503 Royal Parkway. Due to their success, the company has outgrown Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 17, 2018 their current facility. They are now proposing a new building to expand their operations and increase production. The company primarily operates in the Machine Shop, Jobbing and Repair business/industry within the Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment sector. Site Standards: Davis Machine and Manufacturing proposes to construct a new 48,000 square foot manufacturing facility located immediately north of their existing location. The grade of the property drops dramatically from west to east. The office portion of the building is located on the west side of the property facing Royal Parkway. This new facility will match the design of the existing structure with tilt wall construction and additional architectural elements for the main entry. Facing onto Royal Parkway, the site will have cross access with the initial building and a rear access drive from Regal Parkway. Site circulation will be provided for emergency vehicle access and employee convenience. Fifty nine (59) parking spaces are required for the split of office and manufacturing space. The site will provide seventy-eight (78) spaces. New sidewalks will be constructed along both frontages of the building. Landscaping will be provided that introduces trees to the site along both street frontages. Sidewalks and other hardscape elements which will connect the two buildings to create the feel of a single campus. Existing trees on the east side of the property will be preserved. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has found that it is in substantial accordance with the City of Euless standards. Chairman McNeese commended the business for their success and growth. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Wilson made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 18-03-SP for a Site Plan for Commercial development proposed to be located on 3.212 acres on Block B, Lot 1AR, International/Regional Industrial Complex, 1501 Royal Parkway. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 5. APPROVED FINAL PLAT NO. 17-06-FP Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 17, 2018 Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to plat forty-four (44) single family detached dwelling residential lots and one (1) open space lot within the Planned Development zoning district (15-03-PD) approved for this area on June 23, 2015. The plat submitted to the City of Euless conforms to the appropriate easements and boundaries according to City of Euless regulations. A site plan (15-09-SP) was approved by the City Council for this development on June 13, 2017 enabling the single-family development to move forward. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the final plat. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 17-06-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 9.194 acres out of the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, to be platted as Oak Crest Estates, Block A, Lot A; Block B, Lots 1-20; and Block C, Lots 1-24; located at the southeast corner of Cullum Road and E. Euless Boulevard. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m lzrlz Cllllhairmo Richard McNeese Date