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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-07 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 7, 2019 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 5:30 p.m. on May 7, 2019 in the Council Chambers 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, Eric Owens 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 — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF PRESENT: Chris Barker, Assistant City Manager Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Don Sheffield, Building Official Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Scott Peterson, Police Sergeant VISITORS: Mohamed Sharaf Lukeman Elchehimi Susan Weinzapier Andy Weinzapier Nancy Kennedy Brennen Harris Remington Wheat Blake Kifca Aubrey Slaybaugh Ben White Lori Tsiyi Emily Tener Brenda Brown Rusty Brown Lorz Kennedy Barbara White Rick Vaughn Samir Gyawdi Ted Murday Sunmye Riggs INVOCATION Commissioner Ellis gave the invocation. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 11 May 7, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 11 May 7, 2019 THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wilson led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Vise Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of April 2, 2019. Commissioner Ellis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, and Owens. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Wilson Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-1) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 19- 01-SUP 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. Victron Stores LP operates convenience stores with associated gasoline fuel sales and restaurants throughout the larger Dallas/Fort Worth region. This proposed site will also include a car wash facility that will be staffed during operating hours. The primary structure containing the store and restaurants will be approximately 8,137 square feet. Five (5) fuel islands will be constructed with an overhead canopy. A one hundred twenty (120) foot car wash tunnel will be constructed along the southeastern portion of the triangular shaped property. A car wash requires a Specific Use Permit within the Community Business "C- 2" zoning district. There are two (2) primary access points into the site. One from the northbound frontage road of State Highway 360 and the second from a drive approach from Glade Road. The location of the drive approach from Glade Road lines up with a drive approach that will be built with a multi-family development occurring on the north side of the road in the City of Grapevine. Roadway dedication for the future expansion of Glade Road to a four-lane arterial is incorporated into this project. Cross access to the east is also established to DFW International Airport property, which has the potential to develop in the future. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 11 May 7, 2019 Queuing for the car wash will occur from a south-bound internal traffic movement, then making a counter clockwise turn into the car wash facility, and proceeding through the entrance on the south side of the tunnel. Vehicles will then proceed north out of the tunnel to exit the property. Internal circulation is designed to accommodate fuel delivery trucks and emergency equipment. Landscaping will be provided throughout the site, including in the street yards facing both the State Highway 360 frontage road and Glade Road. Trees will be planted throughout the site as well. The primary construction materials used on both the car wash and the convenience store will be brick, stone, and three-part true stucco. The Nichiha product is incorporated into the convenience store and car wash buildings as an accent material along sign areas. This is the same way it was used within Glade Parks and the Valero Corner Store at E. Harwood Road. Color-fast and versatile, the colors of the product will assist in the branding of the site. The convenience store will feature a two-story high entry feature with windows that will let in significant natural lighting. The shape and design limitations of this particular site creates challenges for many types of commercial development. Staff believes that the proposed uses are appropriate for this parcel. The site is highly visible from State Highway 360, and has no proximity to any surrounding residential properties which could be impacted by a primarily auto-related uses. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions:. a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: Victron Stores LP; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Names: TigerMart, and Wash Masters Car Wash, and, c. 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 if the applicant wished to address the Commission. Mohamed Sharaf, the applicant, is the Vice President of Development for Victron Energy. Mr. Sharaf thanked Mr. Cook and Board Members for giving them the opportunity to work and develop in the City of Euless. Victron is one of largest fuel distributors in the US and own more than 150 convenience stores and travel centers throughout the state. Mr. Sharaf stated that Victron develops more than a dozen projects in a year but that this location will be one of their best stores so far. Since this location is a gateway into and out of the City of Euless, Victron purposely customized this store to look like no other they have developed before. Mr. Sharaf went on to explain that Victron wanted their customers to experience quality food from Sonic and Go Loco that one would normally not get from a convenience store. The car wash is another area that Victron developed with the customers in mind. Mr. Sharaf also stated that Victron will meet or exceed the minimum Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 11 May 7, 2019 requirements of the City of Euless, but also neighboring City of Grapevine and DFW Airport. Chairman McNeese thanked Mr. Sharaf for coming and stated that this would be a plus for city. Chairman McNeese asked to hear form any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Vice Chairman Portugal agreed with Chairman McNeese that the store would be a big plus for the city. Commissioner Dunckel asked if the Sonic would be a walk in only or if it will have a drive through. Mr. Cook answered that both restaurants are located interior to the building and accessible for walk-in traffic and that it would also have a drive through component on the rear of the building. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Dunckel made a motion to approve Case No. 19-01-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on approximately 2.6 acres of the Edward Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 1550, Tracts 1A4 and 1A5, located at 3050 State Highway 360 for a Convenience Store with Gas Sales and Car Wash in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district 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, Owens, and Wilson_ Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 3. APPROVED FINAL PLAT NO. 19-05-FP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. This property is within the outlot portions of the retail development of Glade Parks. The plat conforms to the standards of the zoning district. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 11 May 7, 2019 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 Wilson made a motion to approve Case No. 19-05-FP for a Final Plat to be located on 0.757 acres out of the J. Havens Survey Abstract No 685, Portion of Tract 2A5 and Jesse Doss Survey Abstract No. 441, Tracts 6A4 and 6A6A to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block C, Lot 2; located at 2511 State Highway 121. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 4. APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT NO. 18-01-PP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. The applicant proposes to preliminary plat the above described property for single family detached dwellings. The property was rezoned to Planned Development through Case No. 18-01- PD, recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 4, 2018 and approved by the City Council on September 25, 2018. The developer has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) to organize the process to develop the property. There are small portions of two (2) lots within the current floodplain that will be reclaimed in order to become buildable lots. The technical aspects of the subdivision, including setback distances and placement of easements, comply with the City of Euless Unified Development Code. The Development Services Group has reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat and has certified that it meets the technical standards of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Vise Chairman Portugal made a motion to approve Case No. 18-01-PP for a Preliminary Plat of 4.056 acres on Midway Square Addition, Phase Three, Block D, Lot 1 to be Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 11 May 7, 2019 replatted as Bear Creek Park Addition, Block A, Lots 1-13, A and B, located at the northwest corner of Midway Drive and Fuller-Wiser Road. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 5. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 19-02-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. H.E.B. ISD proposes to construct a new elementary school on property that the district has owned for several decades at the southwest corner of E. Midway Drive and International Drive. The new campus will encompass a two-story 89,576 square feet building. The property is zoned R-1 "Single Family Detached Dwelling District', which allows the development of Elementary Schools (both public and private) by right. The primary access to the school is established from International Drive. Traveling southbound on International Drive; a right turn lane will be constructed to the first drive approach located south of Midway Drive. This drive approach will provide access to a west bound one-way drive isle on the north side of the campus. Vehicles will proceed west-bound and then make a U-turn to continue eastbound to the student drop-off and pick-up area. Vehicles will then exit the campus from the second drive approach from Midway Drive to International Drive. This circulation is designed to contain the queueing within the school boundaries and to lessen the need for parents to drop off/pick up from the public streets. A separate drive approach for bus drop-off / pick up circulation and staff is located at the south side of the site. An emergency access only drive approach will be created from E. Midway Drive at the northwest area of the campus. Installed with permeable pavers in which vegetation can be established, the intent is for the emergency access drive approach to look "disguised" and it not look accessible to the general public. However, flanked on the west side by a sidewalk, our emergency personnel will be trained to know the location. Internal parking on the site is designed to accommodate public parking for events and staffing. Sidewalk connectivity created internal to the site, as well as connecting to the surrounding neighborhoods, is designed to .have the least amount of conflict with vehicular circulation through the site. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 11 May 7, 2019 A masonry wall will be placed along the southern fence line between the residential homes and the school development. A buffer of shrubs and trees will be planted along the southern boundary in the area immediately south of the building. To the southwest, such a buffer along a play area would constitute a safety hazard and the area will remain turf to the new masonry wall. A variety of oaks and elms will be planted throughout the site, in particular lining the interior side of the public sidewalks along E. Midway Drive and International Drive. Foundation planting beds within the main entrance, screening solid waste container areas, and parking areas, can be found throughout the site. A detention pond will be located on the northeast corner of the site to handle storm-water drainage requirements. A security fence will be installed around the pond. The new elementary school will be a masonry building with a standing seam metal roof. The building will incorporate row lock brick work, and stone veneers. Second story windows will provide natural light into the common areas of the school. The school building will have a variable height which provides visual interest to the structure. The southern portion of the building is setback from the rear property line where the building will not directly overlook the adjacent yards. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. Chairman McNeese recognized that there were two members of the audience that wish to speak about the traffic flow for the new school. Chairman McNeese stated that this case is not a public hearing; therefore, the board is not required to solicit any comments from the audience. However, out of respect and as a courtesy he will allow the two gentlemen a few minutes to speak. Andy Weinzapier, an 11 year Euless resident, expressed his concern with the entrances to the school all being on International Drive. He explained that this would cause a significant impact to the residents on International Drive. He proposed that the main entrance to the school remain on International Drive and place the main exit on Midway Drive. The drivers exiting on Midway would be able to turn right easily and turning left would be possible with the removal of the barrier in the middle of the street. Mr. Weinzapier stated that this would not affect the traffic flow of Midway Drive due to the fact that drivers are driving at a slow speed, stopping for crosswalks and various stop signs. Rusty Brown, resident at 215 Moonlight Drive and President of the Midway Square Home Owners Association. also expressed traffic concerns for the residents of International Drive and Hideaway Court. Mr. Brown proposed to make the permeable emergency only entrance the main entrance for the school. This entrance would form a loop on the southeast corner and would exit on the northern curb of Midway Drive. Mr. Brown stated that he is not opposed to the school, only the configuration of the entrances and exits on International Drive. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 11 May 7, 2019 Chairman McNeese thanked the speakers and explained that our mission here is make the right and best decisions for the good of everybody. He also stated that if members of the community have questions or concerns about this case they should plan on attending the City Council meeting. Commissioner Dunckel asked about the two lane drop off/pick up plan and how will the drivers in the left lane be able to cross traffic on the right lane. Mr. Cook stated that he has experience with driving in this sort of drop off/pick up. He went on to say that it would be the responsibility of the school to assist in the policies of drop off/pick up as well as the traffic flow. Commissioner Ellis asked if Mr. Cook had an estimate of the number of vehicles that would be using the two lane drop off/pick up at one time. Mr. Cook did not have a specific number but could provide a number at a further meeting. Commissioner Wilson expressed his concern about the traffic to International Drive being a two lane street. Mr. Cook confirmed that International Drive is a two lane street but that it is a wider than a normal street width. International Drive serves as a connector for the surrounding neighborhoods. However, it does terminate into several neighborhoods and is not used as a pass through street. Commissioner Wilson also asked for clarification on the ease of turning from International Drive onto Midway Drive since International Drive has the stop sign and Midway Drive does not. Mr. Cook stated that there will be increased number of vehicles with the school. Northbound traffic on International Drive will have to make legal left or right turns onto Midway Drive based on natural flow of traffic spacing on Midway Drive. Commissioner Wilson asked if in the future there might be a signal light on International Drive and Midway Drive. Mr. Cook stated that as a city planner he would not be able to answer that question without the proper studies from a traffic engineer. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 19-02-SP for a Site Plan for a School Improvement proposed to be located on International Village Addition, Block A, Lot 1 at 701 International Drive. Commissioner Dunckei seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 11 May 7, 2019 Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 6. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN CASE NO. 19-03-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Mercer Tree Service is proposing to construct a 3,200 SF building to utilize as warehouse and storage for their vehicles and trailers. There will be no outdoor storage. The company operates a landscaping/tree servicing business. The building will be a primarily stucco building with a wainscoting stone finish along the front of the building facing Regal Parkway. A primary access will be made to Regal Parkway. Parking will be located in front of and to the west side of the building. A gate and a masonry screening wall will be constructed in front of the property to provide proper screening from public right of way. Landscaping within the street yard will comply with the standards of the landscape ordinance. The majority of the space of the remainder of the lot will be seeded with turf grass. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Brown made a motion to approve Case No. 19-03-SP for a Site Plan for a Commercial Structure proposed to be located on International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition, Block C, Lot 6 at 2140 Regal Parkway. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 10 of 11 May 7, 2019 Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) ITEM 7. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 19-04-SP Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. H.E.B. ISD is expanding the classroom space and re-orienting the primary entrance of Euless Junior High. These improvements will include the construction of a 12,180 square foot addition to the southern portion of the building. The new addition will also add a second story to the southern elevation. The building expansion will be constructed with brick matching the existing color banding of the primary structure. No material changes will be made to the vehicular access to Euless Junior High with the new addition to the building. During the reconstruction of SH 183, several on-site modifications to the campus were completed. A new bus drop-off area was constructed from the west-bound service road. A new drive aisle was created on the north and west sides of the building. Parents traveling southbound on Himes turn into the drive aisle on the north side of the building and proceed westbound. When they get to the northwest side of the building, they turn left and continue southbound to the student drop off/pick- up area. These changes were made to enable the new primary entry to be constructed on the north side of the building to eliminate student drop-offs and pick-ups from the west bound service road. New sidewalks will be installed to highlight the new primary entrance on the north side of the building. The Development Services Group has reviewed the site plan and has certified that it meets City standards. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Brown made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. 19-04-SP for a Site Plan for a School Improvement proposed to be located on Euless Junior High Addition, Block A, Lot 1 at 306 W Airport Freeway. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Brown, Dunckel, Ellis, Owens. and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (7-0-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 11 of 11 May 7, 2019 ITEM 6. ADJOURN There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. FC—h aii an Richard McNeese Date