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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-02 PLANNING AND ZONING August 2, 2011 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:36 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 Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner George Zahn Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner David Brown Mike Collins, Director of Planning & Economic Development Ron Young, Director of Public Works Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Holly Houston, Assistant to City Secretary Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: John Spiars Keith Alexander THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner George Zahn and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner David Brown. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of July 5, 2011 Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting July 5, 2011. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None -- The motion carried (6-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 2, 2011 —' ITEM 2 CASE #11-08-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 Vine Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 for Mower Repair in Community Business District (C-2) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 123 Vine Street. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Whitten has applied to operate a lawnmower repair service out of a leased suite space within an existing building located at 123 Vine Street. The suite is102 and is approximately 1,000 square feet. Small engine repair is an allowable use by Specific Use Permit within the C-2 commercial zoning district. The applicant indicates that the business will employ two full-time and one part-time employee. All storage of materials, parts and tools will be internal to the leased space and no outdoor display of products. All fuels will be stored as per City standards and waste materials to be stored in an approved container. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any _ comments. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. There were no comments or questions among the Commission. Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to recommend approval of case #11-08-SUP with the following conditions: 1. Tied to the business owner, Mr. George Whitten; and, 2. Tied to the business name, GP and L Mower Maintenance; and, 3. Repair and/or maintenance on engines or products may only occur within the confines of the leased space and not external to the space; and , 4. Materials or products for sale may not be stored exterior to the leased space; and, 5. The Specific Use Permit is issued for the introductory period of one year, after which a renewal of the Specific Use Permit will be required to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Brown Nays: None -- Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) Page 2 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 2, 2011 —" ITEM 3 CASE #11-02-PP — CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing Allen M Downen Survey, A-415, Tracts 1A, 1A01, and 2F to Mad Triangle Addition, Block A. Lots 1 & 2. This property is located in the 1600 block of W. Euless Boulevard. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The preliminary plat is to consolidate several tracts into two separate commercial lots. The northern lot will be developed by the property owner as the site of a ServiceMaster place of business. The southern lot fronting Hwy. 10 will be developed at a future date. The preliminary plat shows a mutual and emergency access, drainage and utility easement for the two new parcels. Additional utility easements and drainage easements have been placed on the plat in order for development. The Development Review Committee (DRC) has determined that the application is in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat requirements of the City of Euless and recommends approval. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Keith Alexander, was available for any questions. There were no comments or questions among the Commission. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to approve case #11-02-PP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 4 CASE #11-02-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 1608 W Euless Blvd. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes a 20,000 square foot concrete tilt wall building which will house a Service Master franchise business. ServiceMaster is a professional disaster restoration and --- cleaning company which specializes in restoring buildings from fire and water damage. Page 3 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 2, 2011 The building will have access from Debra Drive and is located to the rear of the property, with vacant undeveloped tracts fronting on to Hwy.10. The development is laid out with the residential properties in mind. A masonry screening wall will be located along the adjacent residential lots to the west and north of the development. A 10' landscape buffer will be installed between the rear fence line of the adjacent residential properties and the screening wall, creating a direct view of the landscaping for the residents. Many of the existing trees in this area will be preserved. A man-gate will be placed in the wall to provide direct access for the property owner to maintain the landscaping. Additional landscaping will be placed in the front of the building on the Debra Drive side of the development. The masonry screening wall will screen the outdoor parking of several of the business' service vehicles. This parking area will be fenced internal to the site as a security precaution. All parking areas for the service vehicles, like the regular staff parking, will be required to be concrete. The Development Review Committee determined that the application is in substantial compliance with all site plan technical requirements and recommends approval. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, Keith Alexander, was available for any questions. Commissioner Brown stated his concern for the lighting on the north side of the building due to the residential area. He asked Mr. Alexander what the lighting would be for the north side of the building. Keith Alexander, KBA Construction, LLC., 2331 Ascension Boulevard, Arlington, Texas, stated that in order to prevent lighting overflow they would be installing 100 watt light packs and they are going to great lengths to keep the existing tree line at that end of the property shield Commissioner Brown asked at what height the wall packs would be installed. Keith Alexander stated that the wall packs would be installed at 12 feet. Commissioner Brown asked was the clear height is for the building. Keith Alexander stated that the eave height is 16 feet and the ridge height is at 17 feet. Chairman McNeese made a motion to recommend approval of case #11-02-SP. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Brown Nays: None Page 4 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 2, 2011 Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) ITEM 5 CASE #11-03-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 Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 1. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes a 3,600 square foot Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant with drive through. In January 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended and City Council approved modifications to the Glade Parks planned development zoning district that permits a limited number of drive through restaurants to be located in the outparcels fronting the S.H. 121 service road. The building will have access from an Emergency Access, Drainage and Utility Easement constructed off of Loving Trail. The building will be a combination brick and stucco building with architectural articulation. The proposed landscaping exceeds standards set by the PD ordinance and the City of Euless landscape regulations. Landscaping details have been designed to enhance the view of rear facades of the property. Alternative paving materials will be used in the pedestrian crosswalk linking the front of the building to the sidewalk system and the rest of the development. The Development Review Committee determined that the application is in substantial compliance with all site plan technical requirements and recommends approval. Stephen Cook stated the applicant's representative, John Spiars, was available for any questions. There were no comments or questions among the Commission. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to recommend approval of case#11-03-SP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Brown Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0) -- ITEM 6 REPORTS There were no reports. Page 5 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 2, 2011 ITEM 7 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Chaff an M Neese Date Page 6 of 6