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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-06 AGENDA RBGURL AR MEETING Planning & Zoning Commission 2131 N. Ector Drive Euless, 'Texas May b, 1986 7:00 p.m. - Prat-Commission Meeting 7: 30 p.m. - Call to Order for Commission Consideration of Scheduled Items E9VOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES ° Regular Meeting Dated April 15, 1986 NEW BUSINESS I. PUBLIC HEARING - #ZC-86-06 Request of David Bergh, of Bergh .IV, for a Specific Use Permit to allow a 500 foot Communications Tower on a portion of Block E, International Regional Industrial. Complex, located east & adjacent to Westpar k Way, across from the City of Euless Animal Shelter & Service Center, totaling 17.3873 acres. TT. PUBLIC HEARING ##ZC-86-07 Request of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brake. for a Specific Use Permit for a satellite dish antenna over twelve (12) facet in height and Less than eighty (80 9 from the front property .line on Lot 5, Block 3, (216 S. Sheppard Drive) of the Park Crestmoor Addition. III. PUBLIC HEARING - #ZC°85-138 Request of Showboat Janes for a Specific Use Permit to allow a .Bowling Center with Lounge? and Dancing on Lot 5, Block B, Westpark Tl Addition, located east and adjacent to J.I. Case Equipment, totaling 4.52 acres of land. Tea. REPORTS REGULAR MUTING Planning & Zoning Gomission May 6, 1986 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning & 'e oning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chanters of Euless City Hall. by Chairman John Deithloff, MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MFRS & STAFF ABSENT .john Deithloff Jaynes Knight, City .Engineer Carl Tyson Jim McKanna, Project Engineer Tom Engle Jack. Hill Ken Balsinger Larry Ingram Billy Owens Rocs Tyler, Senior Planner Valerie K:eel.en, Staff Secretary VISITORS Mr, & Mrs. Richard Lay H:i.mey Raesz Mr. & Mrs, Charles Brake Janes Ryan David Bergh Kerry Hargrove Gene Penrod Joe Longton Keith Little and other interested citizens IWOCATION The :invocation was given by Mr. Tom Engle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Tlie minutes of the regular meeting ;fated April 1.5, .1986, were approved as written, 1986-046 PAGE TWO, PLANK: W ZONING CO KISSION MAY 6 1986 I. PUBLIC REARING - #ZC-86-06 - REQUEST OF DAVID BE RGH, OF HRH Iv. FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO A13.t W A 500 FOOT COMMUNICATIONS `POWER ON A PORTION OF BLOCK Ef, INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, LOCATED FAST & ADJAC.FFtT TO C+ESTPAR. WAY, ACROSS FROM THE CITY OF R[DLESS ANIMAL SHELTER & SKRVICR CENTER, TOTALING 0.3873 ACRES Chairman peithloff explained the rules governing a public hearing and then opened the public hearing. Mr. Gene Penrod, Kilo Distributing, stated that. fie was working with the applicant in the building of the co-mmunicat ions tower. , and he would answer ally questions the Commission may have. Chairman ueithloff asked if fie had received approval from the F.A.A. and the F.C.C. and any other authorities. Mr. Penrod stated that they did have approval from:t the F.A.A. to construct. a 494 foot structure and that this was the only government authority they had to have. approval from. He stated that the F.C.C, did not have control over the. struc- ture itself. After some discussion as to the height of other structures for reference, 'fir. Tyson asked Mr. Penrod to explain the exact use of the tower. Mr. Penrod stated that it would be a communications support structure. for antennas for cellular phones and the like. He added that there would be no distortion or interference with television, radio or with the City's fire and police communications within the City. Mr. :Engle asked if there would be any other structures on the lot other than the tower itself. ?sir. Penrod stated that this tower sat on a forty-five foot (45' ) base from leg to leg. Under the tower would be a building to house all repeaters and other equipment deeded. Eventually, they propose to put in a T.V. studio and possibly a two-way shop for servicing mobile radios. There being no further questions, Chairman. Dei.thloff asked for any proponents. There being no further proponents, Chairman Deithloff asked for any opponents. There were no opponents. Mr. Tyson stated that he would like to ask the tower manufacturer about the structure as far as wind security. Mr. Himey Raesx, Bector Structural, Mansfield, Texas, stated that they had extensive experience in wind. protection and that this Lower would be able to withstand winds of up to 1.70 miles per hour, which well exceeds all requirements for such a tower. 1986-047 PAGE THREE PLANNDX ZONING C .ISSION MAY fi 1986 Mr. Tyler asked Mr. Penrod if he was aware that this lot would have to be final platted and buil.di.aag permits issued before cor:struction on the tower could begin. Mr. Penrod stated he was aware of this. There being no additional discussion Chairman Deithloff closed than public hearing. Mr. Tyson stated that this area was :zoned industrial, and that the City was looking for industrial uses ii-n this area, so: he felt that this was a good use for this property. Mr. Ingram made a motion to recommend approval of #Z,C-86°06 subject to Rod Tyler's letter dated May 1, 1986, and construction of the tower beginning within one (1) year after City Council approval.. Mr. Balsinger seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messers. Ingram, Bal.singer, Deithloff, Hill, Ingram, Owens & Tyson Nays; Done 'Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. ti. PITBLTC HEARING ° #7.C-86-07 V- REQ1JEST OF SIR, & K[S. CHA,RL S BRAKE FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA OVER TWELVE FEET (12') IN HEIGHT AND LESS THAN Elir'R`I°Y FEET (80') FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE ON Wr 5, HICK 3, (216 S. SHEPPARD DRIVE) OF THE PARK CRESTMOOR ADDITION Chairman Deithloff explained the rules governing a public hearing and then opened the public hearing. Mrs. Joy Brake, 216 S. Sheppard, stated she was the applicant of this -request, She explained that about one (1) year ago they decided to buy a satellite di 1986-048 PAGE FOUR, PLANNING ZONING GOVISSi01N MAY-Al-1986 She noted that their dish had been up one (1) year when they received a red tag from the City Inspections ;Department. She stated that she then called to find out what the problem was. The inspector explained that he had driver by and seen that it was not in compliance with the City ordinances. She explained that t.hp salesman that had told them there were no City -requirements no Longer works for the company, so they had no recourse with the dish company. She explained that this is wiry they were asking for a specific use permit, to allow the dish to stay where -it had already been installed and had existed for a year. She stated that she had polled all her neighbors and no one had any problem with the dish being in the location it was. Mr. Hill asked if the satellite dish antenna company had conducted a wind analysis to check ghat wind loading this antenna could withstand. Mrs. Brake stated that she did not know, Mr. Ingram stated that he had gone by their horse and that the dish was lit- erally mounted into the structure of the house and he did not personally foresee how there could be any danger from wind, regarding the antenna not being stable enough. There being no further questions for Mrs. Brake at that time, Chairman Dei.thloff asked for any other proponents. Mrs. Gloria may, 220 S. Sheppard, :sated that she had no problems with the Brake's disc: in that location and asked that the Commission grant their request.. Mr. Bill Kelly, 300 i?idgecrest, also stated that he had no problems with this request and that he would like to sere the Commission grant Mrs. }Brake's request. There being no further proponents, Chairman Deithloff asked for any opponents. There. Being none, Chairman P.eithloff closed the public hearing. Mr. Tyson asked Mrs. Brake if there was not some way, possibly in the garden area., that the dish could be erected within the codes of the City. Mrs. Brake stated that daze to the wooded area, they were advised this could cause problems with interference of reception, Mr. Owens asked Mrs. Brake to clarify when they had installed the dish and when the first time they had received any notice from the inspections Department that. they were in violation of any ordinances. Mrs. Brake stated they had the dish erected in the late part of April, 1985, and were notified that they were in violation about a month ago, which was exactly a year after the dish was installed. Mr. Owens asked if there had been any construction on the streets around her house, or anything that could. have brought an inspector out around her house. 1986-049 PAGE FIVE PLANNING & ZONING +COMMISSION MAY 6 1986 Mrs. Brake stated that she had called after receiving the real, tag and asked what had caused this after a year, and the inspector told her that he ju:.st happened to drive by and saw that they were in violation. Mr. Owens stated that he felt. the Wspectors were doing everything required within their Job, but that it did hoofer him that it took them a year to find such a violation and notify the homeowner. . There being no farther questions, Chairman 0ei.thloff closed the public hearing. Mr. Engle stated that there was no question that:. the Brakes were in violation of city ordinances, which were written for a purpose. He further stated that it was his personal opi.ni.on that the Brake's recourse could be against the company that installed the disci and misinformed them of the City's requirements, Mr. Engle stated he felt that it was not up to the Commission members to grant a Specific Use Permit for everyone t hat came before them because they were not in compliance with City ordinances. Mr. Hill stated that he agreed with Mr. Engle. 'sir.. Owens stated that he felt that the Specific Use Permit procedure was estab- lished for a reason, this being one of them. He felt that this dish had. been erected for a year before- having anything done about. it.. So, in this instance, he felt a Specific Use Permit should be granted. After much deliberation between than Commissioners, Chairman Deithloff stated that he would entertain a motion. ;fir. Owens ::jade a motion to recommend approval. of # C-86-07 as presented. 'fir. Balsinger seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes; Messers. Owens & Balsinger Nays: Messers. Deithloff, Engle, Hill, Ingram & Tyson The motion dial not carry. Mr. Deithloff stated that he would entertain a motion for denial or tabling. Mr. Engle made a motion to recommend denial of #ZC-86-07. Mr. Ingram seconded the motion and the vote is as fellows: Ayes; Messers. Engle, Ingram, Deithloff, Hill, Tyson Nays: Messers. Owens & Balsinger Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. 1986-050 PACE SIX PLANNING A ZONING COWISSION, MAY b 1986 III. PUBLIC HEARING - #ZC-86-08 - REQUEST OF SHOWBOAT LANES FOR A SPECIFIC USE PEMIT TO All" A BOWLING CENTER WITH LOUNGE AND DANCING ON LOT 5, BLOCK B, WESTPARE II ADDITION, I"C",ATED EAST AND ADJACENT TO J.1. CASE EQUIMM, TOTALING, 4.52 ACRD$ OF LAND Chairman Deithloff explained the rubs governing a public hearing and then opened the public hearing. Mr. Keith a ittle, 4.151 N. O'Connor, Irving, Texas, presented the request, He stated that they had nine bowling centers throughout the United States, some of which are Don Garter Bowling Centers. He presented the commission members with pictures of some of, these centers. He stated. that 55-65 jobs would be generated by this bowling center. He stated that he had seven liquor permits in corjunc- tion+ with his center:� and never had one citation regarding this. He stated that there would only be one entrance -into the lounge from the outside, rather than the two stated Ira Rod Tyler r s letter of May 1 , 1986, He further stated that this entrance from the outside into the lounge was primarily for fire protection purpose's and, because it J_s rewired, they just dress it up and accent it. Mr. Kerry Hargrove, the architect for Showboat lanes stated the building would be of tilt wall and stucco construction, and the commissioners could be assured, that it would not be an eyesore. Mr. Little stated that they would like to be open by October of .1.986 and they had no problem with a stipulation that construction, begin, within one year after City Council. approval. In response to a question, Air. little explained that the estimate of liquor sales not exceeding 30% of the gross receipt sales was based on projections and estimates of their other bowling centers, however, they really* had no way of anticipating what would. be the actual amount of total sales for this sate, Mr. Engle stated that. the Don Carter }fowling Centers in the metroplex that he was aware of were Mainly in "restaurant row" type areas, not so close to r.esi.- dential, areas. He then. asked Mr. Little how many other bowling centers he had built in a primarily residential area such as Euless. #r. Little stated that he had one in Batan Rouge near LSU about a half block from a residential area. He further stated that they had never had a complaint from any neighbor about_ the Looks of the building, of any noise from the center or anything. He assured the commissioners that they invest a lot of money to ensure that everything is done first class. Mr. Deithloiff asked if they had cond+xcted any kind of traffic studies for the means of ingress and egress off the freeway. Mr. Kerry Hargrove stated that they had not, other than just their visual. obser- vance. 1986-051 P GE SEVEN PLANNI+tC; & ZONING COMMISSION MA►I 6,----1986 Chairman Deithloff asked for any other proponents. There being none, he asked for any opponents. There being none, Chairwan Deitblofa ctic,sed t.3 public hearing. Mr. Owens stated that in comparison he felt this bowling center far surpassed the howling center recently considered by the Commission arid, therefore., felt the new center would be a very welcomed addition to the City of Euless. Mr. Tyson stated he was very pleased that Mr. Little would want to come to Euless and get a bowling center of this caliber started; however, tae felt that. this area was not the highest and. best use for property at this location. He further stated that Euless was running out of vacant land along Airport. Freeway where the City was trying to promote high rise office developments; therefore, he felt that this property's highest and best use was not a bowling center, but should be reserved for a multistory office building. Mr. :Ingram stated that he basically agreed with Mr. Tyson and hail seen no substantial evidence to lead him to believe that this was the best use for this site. Mr. Tyson ;Trade a motion to recommend denial to City Council of #ZC-86-08. Mr. Ingram seconded the motion and the vote is as fellows: Ayes: Messers. Tyson, Ingram, Hill., Engle Nays: Messers. Deithloff, balsinger, Owens Chairman Deithloff declared the motion carried. Mr. Joy: Longton, 8100 Loma Alto, Dallas, a minority partner with Showboat Lanes asked that the public bearing be reopened so he could make a statement to the commissioners. Chairman Deithloff asked if the commission so desired to bear Mr. Longtor_. Mr. Owens stated that he felt they should. Chairman Deithloff declared the public '-tearing reopened. Mr. Longt.on stated that he was a c::onmrerci.al real estate broker in Dallas. He stated that he was also a Greater Dallas Board of Realtor and, because of this, was very sensitive and aware of land rase. lie referred to the commission's beliefs that this was not good use of the property. and they thought they would rather see a high rise office building in this location. He wanted to point out to the commissioners that many of the office buildings along Airport Freeway at this time had up to a 750 vacancy rage. Upon ques- tioning from Mr. Engle, Mr. Lvngton could not name a specific building along Airport Freeway which had a 75% vacancy rate. He continued to explain that. there is a several year supply of high :rise office buildings in the metroplex. Hi-:s wanted to point out that when there is this Kind of vacancy ratio, what is seem is empty parking :Lots and lack of maintenance, He felt that Showboat Lanes was good family entertainment that was a money making business. 1966-0:52 PAGE EIGHTH Pwonw & amiNG commissiam, MmAkY 6,_1906 Mr. Balsinger then stated that he had to agree: with Mr. hongston, that in his business he calls on a lot commercial buildings and a lot of these buildings had a tremendous vacancy ratio. He felt the City had plenty of proposed office sites and that he would rather go ahead and see the bowling center goo in. Mr. Owens stated he was not trying to promote any more office buildings, that he would :rather promote some money making business. There being no further new aspects to bring up, Chairman Beithloff closed the public hearing and stated that the previous mbtion still stood. IV. RE"WORTS Mr. Tyler made mention of NCTCOG Commissioners Training Series for "Planning for Fiscal Responsibility, Part V" and advised that if anyone was interested they should contact him for further information. Additionally, Hie pointed out an article by Bruce McClendon that they may find of interest. Tom Engle expressed his graditude to the Commission, City Council and staff for their concerns and support after his mother's death. /C airman ,