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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-21 CITY OF EULESS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 21, 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 21, 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: Ronald Dunckel, Steve Ellis, Eric Owens and Warren Wilson. During the Pre-Session Meeting: Senior Planner Stephen Cook reviewed the regular agenda. 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: Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Don Sheffield, Building Official Jeanne Flores, Administrative Secretary Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Hal Cranor, Director of Public Works and Engineering VISITORS: A.J. Molina INVOCATION Commissioner Willson gave the invocation. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Owens led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM 1. APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of May 7, 2019. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, and Owens, Wilson. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 3 May 21, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 May 21, 2019 Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 2. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 19- 04-SUP AND RECOMMENDED AN ORDINANCE Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Senior Planner Stephen Cook gave a brief description of the case. Under the Community Business zoning district permitted uses, an Assembly Use requires a Specific Use Permit. This space has been leased to a variety of retail end users over the years. This applicant proposes to lease 1,800 square feet for use as a banquet hall to host receptions and other gatherings. There are similar uses within retail spaces along N. Main Street. The property owners are in support of the application. There are eighty (80) parking spaces located within the entire shopping center. The occupancy within the leased space would be limited to the internal space's capacity based on International Fire and Building Codes. The maximum occupancy will be approximately 300, but this is only based on the total square footage of the space. Back of house areas, restrooms and other design factors will further determine a final occupancy once the building is inspected. If the SUP is approved for this use, the space will be inspected through the Certificate of Occupancy process. Food service will not be prepared on-site. However, food service options will be available through the applicant's restaurant facility located off-site or provided through other caterers hired by any customers renting the facility. Staff recommends the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions: a. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner, Pradip Giri,; and, b. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Names: Gauri Sita, LLC, dba Momo To Go; 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 informed the Commission that the applicant was unable to attend tonight's heading. Chairman McNeese asked to hear form any proponents/opponents who wish to speak. Mr. A.J. Molina of 107 Westover, Euless, TX, chose to speak in favor of the case. He would like to see the space occupied and being used again. Chairman McNeese asked to hear from any other proponents/opponents who wished to speak. Seeing none, Chairman McNeese closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 May 21, 2019 Commissioner Owens asked if all leased spaces at this location were to be occupied, would there be adequate parking spaces. Mr. Cook stated that there would be plenty of parking spaces since this particular space generally operates in the evening after the retail spaces have closed. Vice Chairman Portugal asked for clarification on how the catering will be prepared and if the meals will be cooked on location. Mr. Cook stated that the company will be preparing the catering at another location and will be delivering to this location prior to events. Commissioner Dunckel asked if company would be allowed to obtain a permit to sell alcohol during events. Mr. Cook informed the commission that this would not be possible as TABC has strict guidelines. Mr. Cook also stated that the applicant has no intention in allowing alcohol in his facility. There were no further questions or comments presented by the Commission. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to approve Case No. 19-04-SUP for a Specific Use Permit on Bear Creek Estates, Block 1, Lot B located at 2501 N. Main Street Suite 210 for an Assembly Use in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions as presented. Vice Chairman Portugal seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Portugal and Commission Members: Dunckel, Ellis, Owens, and Wilson. Nays: None Abstention: None Chairman McNeese declared the motion carried. (6-0-0) ITEM 3. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. C airman Richard Mc ee e Date