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Home My WebLink About2011-08-16 PLANNING AND ZONING AUGUST 16, 2011 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:28 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 David Brown Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner George Zahn Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Chris Barker, Assistant City Manager Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary _ VISITORS: Esther Johnson Linda Eilenfoldt Charlotte Prumire Taran Nandha Bhupinder Walia Rashmi Chandel THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner Huffman and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Zahn. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of August 2, 2011. Vice Chairman Mennis made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting August 2, 2011. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, and Portugal. — Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Tompkins The Motion Carried (5-0-1). Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 16, 2011 ITEM 2 CASE #11-09-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 Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R1, for a Community/Meeting Center (Assembly Use) in Community Business District (C-2) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 101 W. Glade Road. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a description of the case. Double 9 Investments is seeking a renewal of a specific use permit to allow an assembly use within an existing structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the initial Specific Use Permit on August 3, 2010. The City Council approved the Specific Use Permit with conditions on August 17, 2010. Double 9 Investments owns the Glade Crossing Shopping Center in which the use is sought to continue. The 25,000 square foot building currently contains approximately 10,500 square feet of leased space including a 7-11 convenience store; an animal grooming business; donut shop and nail salon. The space is 14,500 square feet and -- was previously occupied by a church. The applicant intends to continue the use as a business and community meeting location and as a place for social gatherings such as weddings and receptions. The organizers of these events would rent the space on an event-by-event basis. The normal operating hours of the facility will be from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Events and receptions will be able to rent the facility until midnight. The Glade Crossing Shopping Center has 185 parking spaces available, allowing enough parking for the facility as well as the occupied leased space for the rest of the center. In addition, the primary demand for the assembly facility will be after business hours or on weekends where there is less demand for parking from the other tenants of the building. No issues or complaints regarding the business have been brought to the City's attention during the year that the business has operated. 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 #11-09-SUP with the following conditions: .— 1) Tied to the business owner: Bhupinder Walia; and, 2) Tied to the business name: Double 9 Investments. Commissioner Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Page 2 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 16, 2011 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Tompkins. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 3 CASE #11-10-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 J.W. Lewellyn Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, 2807 W Euless Blvd, for a Church in TX- 10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, and consider a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on 2807 W Euless Blvd. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. RCCG is seeking a renewal of a specific use permit to allow an Place of Worship use within an existing structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the initial Specific Use Permit on June 2, 2009. The City Council approved the Specific Use Permit with conditions on June 23, 2009. The RCCG intends to continue to occupy space that serves their congregation of approximately forty (40) members. By the parking standards set by the City of Euless UDC, at least one parking space per four (4) congregation seats is required to be adequately parked (10 parking spaces). Immediately in front of the leased space the property owner and the applicant have indicated at least 26 spaces with additional parking to the rear of the building. Other occupants of the leased building tend to operate during the regular business week and times. Parking demand for the place of worship continues to be primarily on the weekends, thus during off-peak hours for the rest of the development. The Redeemed Christian Church of God is sponsored by the Dallas-area Redeemed Christian Churches of God ministry. Programs that are offered cater to the educational, physical, and spiritual needs of the youth that the center serves. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Tompkins requested clarification on location of the church within the diagram. Stephen Cook clarified the location. Page 3 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 16, 2011 — Chairman McNeese asked what the size of the congregation is and if there is enough parking to accommodate the members? Charlotte Prumire, 2807 W. Euless Blvd, Euless, TX, stated that the congregation is currently running 50 to 60 attendants in a weekend. Stephen Cook stated that there was enough parking to accommodate the church and the other building tenants. Commissioner Zahn made a motion to recommend approval of case #11-10-SUP with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the pastor: Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; and, 2) Tied to the church name: RCCG. Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Zahn, Huffman, Portugal, and Tompkins. Nays: None Abstention: None — The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 REPORTS Chairman McNeese opened the meeting for a public comment by Mrs. Esther Johnson, 1205 Pebble Creek Drive, Euless, TX. Mrs. Johnson is requesting that the Commission review the ordinances dealing with Utility Sheds. She is concerned with the number of permits being issued in Euless, as well as the number and size of Utility Sheds being permitted on any one piece of property. Chairman McNeese directed Staff to look into Utility Sheds and report back to the Commission. ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Ch irman McNeese Date Page 4 of 4