HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-19 AGENDA
FEBRUARY 19, 1991
Planning & Zoning Cor ission
City of Euless
201 North Ector Drive
Euless, Texas
7.00'- _ Pre-Commission Meeting
10-Minute Video Presenrati.on by uanice Wesson
C;al.l to .order -for Consideration of Scheduled Ttemis
PLEDGE OF Al2,E GI.ANCE? •- Mr. 1<onald Young
INVOCATION - Mr. , ac,,' H r l l
1. SPECIFIC USE PY-RMI T FOR BILLIARDS WITH LIQUOR SALES - #91-01SP
NIDDWAY BILLIAPJ)S
.Request of Pis. jarice M. Wesson for a SE3ecif .- Use Per-md.t. -"or
b 1lsard:. w.Lt.h liquor sal;Evs at 7001 `.ast Harwood )'woad, mio e
spe-1.1fically described as a po-rtloil of Lot 3A-R, Blcick E',, ;l:'Ldwat!
Square Add x t.. _;n.
II. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT W)R SATRIA'AI`. F D113 E - 91-02 SP
Request: of Mr. v. hn R. Jorai�-sti for a. Spec fi.^ Use Permit for a
SatelA ate Dish 5'7" higher -Lhan zoning regulaticlis alloy :_3c,3tec
at. 1'7107 Tc.plea,
MINUTES
P]ANNIW; & ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 19, 1991
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called 10
order Q Acting Chairman George Zahn at 7:30 parr:. in the Council!
Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building.
MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
George Zahn jack Hill
Billy Owens
Todd Smith
john Deithloff
Ronald Young
Carl Tyson
Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development
Li-al: C-ul •e.rtsor.-., Recording Secretary
STAFF ABSENT
john Craig, Director of Development
jan Wesson
Norman & Mary Virgil
Bob Elliott
john jones
Calvin King
Henry Boatwright
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Todd Smith,
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Acting Chairman George Zahn.
APTIOVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1991, were approved
as written.
PIANN.ING & ZONING COMMISSION, Cf_si]59UAR 17, 1991, PAGE TWO
I.,
ONIS:II3RR REQUEST OF JAN WES:X)N, MIDWAY BILLIARDS, SI-ECI:EI:C USE PERMIT
#31-01SP - BILLIARDS WITH ALIrt'UOL SAS - 700 EAST HARWOUD RQAND
Acting Chairman, George Zahr, stated the rules governing a public
hearing and then opened the hearing.
.s. Tan Wesson, petitioner for the proposed Midway Billiards Parlor,
introduced hers business partners, Norman & ?nary Virgil to the
commission.on. She ts]E`n reviewed with the -.omr-ii].sloi-a statist;c8
regarding the game of billiards. She stated the billiards parlor
being proposed at 00 E. Harwood would not be the stereotypical pool
h.al.l in size, lighting or atmosphere. She ,sent on to say this
billiards parlor would increase city T'E`vE?:"1ues and provide is clean, fun
place for people to enjoy themselves. Ms. Wesson also stated she felt
this location would best suit their needs as most billiards parlors of
the caliber she is proposing seem to prosper- it shopping centers
Mr. Tyson stated that the City is recreation use; to
locate an S.H. 0 hear Softball world and asked if any locations were
considered in that area.
Ids. Wesson stated that they had tried to find a suitable location on
S.H. 1:1, but nothing was found that :net their needs. She further
stated that the type of pocket billiards establishment she was trying
U; establi.sb required a hype of atmosphere that was not available
along S.H. 10
Mr. Smith asked what the estimated percentage of revenue would be and
if Ms. Wesson was the owner of ..%t.her billiards parlors CAA which the
atmosphere could be an example of ;shat Ms. Wesson is trying to attain.
Ms. Wesson stated that this was her first billiards parlor, but hoped
it ;mould prosper so that she could d open more in the future.
Concerning the breakdown of revenues, Ms. Wesson stated 49.3% would be
from alcol.ol sales, t:.e:: :rest. TP. rentals. Ms. Wesson also stated that
she and two others had entered into a partnership and had obtained
I ank appre--v_al for financing the further stated that one of the three:*
partners would be at the establishment most of the titre.
Fox. Owens stated he was opposed to the percentage of alcohol sales and
that he does not feel mixing liquor and pool would work. He a I s o
stated that establishments like this would be better suited if Located,
closer to the recreational area of town.
Mr. Leithloff inquired if policy had been established as to the ages,
permitted in they proposed ;billiards parlor, and if teenagers would be
allowed.
PIA3��`f ING & ZONING t;FISSION, FEBRUARY 1� 1991 PAGE 'IKRE?F
Iris. Wesson stated that she did not think that ;,lounger cbi.ldr en would
be f?_uncl, in the est-ablishment. She st.at::d that if a couple 13 years
of aqe wanted t.-o cone in and shoat pool., t~sere would be methods of
?-staW. skiing th?.:ir aged to >revcrit t .eii3 frorkk drinking illegal]-y.
Mr. Deit.ilof s again _:stied if a i-ooliev had been established regarding
:he age-, perm ._tei3 -in the 1;:1s ?'te,ss. He sttl'.:od hi,, e".f n("erf3 Wr i.`_;
sf;Isarat ng the chl I'd ren front the 'bar and Ta s. :area.
'ms. Wesson. stated that she would personally not alaow ^.1h.i.1dren in the
:tabl . h;3ent , S le further stated t�;at s-. a � _rson N 're old enough to
drive and date, they could come into the billiards parlor and drank
nova--coholi.<.. beverac_l(=s, but .:,h+: would -lot l-kave any children in. there.
She stated that she would not even wan't her grandchildren tl.e rc
':fir, Owens stated that if We s six) :haft' not. (:Stabl. . :hed .a policy, the
Gorkikf:issior_ could possibly place restrictions on the establishment
governing the ages al_ owea,
Pis. Wesson state that this i_sSI'le walla nc;t =: t iz .t"ku that. -she Iliad
intentionally overl ooked, but they do not intend to have youing
child.re?'t in the 'business. She stated (
th -Y wo1:.1.?i not ibYtow how to it rf.-`a
tike t ible s-. She stated that if tie c:h ' ren were not old eno ah to be
eewal.l.king around w.itIh,jut an adult" th?:sy difln t need to be there.
�� Wesson irlCzuir?::sl ` V ?f? '?'f'a iC7nin 37eii=rid erm_ttin^ the sine of'
beer at- a convenience store on one side of the street and. the
fa.)p0sition of tie sa'f- c:f alcohol with billiards on ttie other aide of
the street.
Mr. Owens stated that he was not opposed to the sal of ale_ohc1 i.rl the
cityr, but Lhe manner if, which Midway Billiards •,•gas presenting it
wi t_ho--Ut. more _rest:ric-J_`.e Aliv3_s ion between t-be alf.,faho;. and o-the>^ areas
of the business. He further stated that if teenagers were permitted
in the blls.i .e s, x robl.?=:333S C 0,11d arise:' When at:tempt.1 c,.. to legislate whit
could visit the T.V.. area.
Per. Owens further stated that he feet that an establishment with
nearly 50% alcohol sal{:s was t ,-A t.h ;:::_ st ar-k?l highest use for this
-Location.
Mr. Smith state-cl that he would like to see the property owner
n.3t:.t.3_t;aT1.;3"t priocess encompass ct largier ci;'t_.;, as ?"k?:: feel rf`: i'• C?I3 3
outside the ua3ual 20"' notification area wo::kld he interested in this
type of business being .intr-oduiced to their: nei.yhborhoodl,
Mr. Bob Fll..iott, representative for the manageraen co)3-aany :1f the
propc:sed ,>rope. ty, raddressed "he. r.orkuzlisslon staLinc; the Billia ds
Parlor would be an asset to this shopping center.
BANKING & ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 193 1991„ FACE FOUR
Acting Chairman Zahn asked for other proponents or opponents. There
being none, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion,
Mr. Tyson moved to rf'ci:3PT11"end denial of #90-()1SP, Specific Use Pe?:mi.t
with Alcohol. Sales, hasped ony the fact that there are ;better suited
locations::ins for t type' o 3,u d f � businesses s
business, and more ideal .�:;. te.z»es ff_sr•
this location.
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Mr. De lt'hloit seconded the motion and the vote- was as follows.
Ayes: Zahn, Owens, Smith, peithloff, Young and Tyson
Nays: none
Acting Chairman Zahn declared the motion carried.
II.
CONSIDER THE REgUSSI` OF W. J.0HN JONES FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
#$91-02SP - SATE ILA IT 111SH AT 1707 `.€OPIYA DRIVE
Acting Chairman, Georges Zahn, explained the ru).es governing a pt:A;lic
hearing, then opened the public hearing.
Tiro John Jones, owner { 17�J7 Tol�lea Drive, r>reter:'t:ed i-.is ic'IE;k{--t
stating that. a tree had grown in front_ of *he .former satellite disci
making that location: unsuitable. He stated the proposed location next
to the house, is the only possible site for a satellite dish on his
property and then the dish would deed to be 1717" to clear the roof
!:f.i n of this '1"ke3me. He advised moving the dish away from the house is
not possible because of a large tree.
'fir. Jones stated he purchased the dish from an individual who did not
mention the ordinances regulating satellite dish placement nor as he
aware of them,
Benr."r Boatwright and Calvin .ding, neighbors of :fir. iones, stated they
had no objection to the location of Air. Jones' satellite dish.
.'?r. Tyson stated that he was sympathetic with 'fir. Jones' predicament
b t. t e Grdinan:_s_: was .:treated to protect. the c.-t.izens and must he
followed.
Mr. Owens.. stated that he wished he dial not have to act on Satellite
dish !:.`aces, that he felt; the staff should deal with them and that he
was opposed to recommending approval of this request.
Mr. .3mi h stated that the Commission has a responsibility to future
homeowners aria believes granting -:this request. :Mould creatE'.
pollution. He further stated if this request were granted, it would
Justify this type of satellite dish pl.acement across the entire city.
P.(ANN-I-W; & Wt ING FISSION FEBRUARY 19 1991 - PAGE FIVE
Mr. Zahn asked for other proponents or on anent s. here Bing none,
he closed t :e public hewing and called for a uiction.
Air. Tyson made a motion to deny the request for the Specific Use
Pex--J t for Satellite Gish #91-02SP, as it. would cause visual pc:ll-ui-i.on
to neighboring proper'tLies.
Per. Smith seconded the motion and the vote was as follows.
Ayes: Messers. Zahn, Smith, veithloff and Tyson.
Nays, Mr. Youny
Abstain: fir. Owens
Acting Chairman Zahn Ciei Eared the motion carried.
zzz.
Mr. `€yLer Noted the change in dace numbering to simplify the filing
System.
Mr. ml yler reminded the Commission of its serving as the Capital
€TfE}J;".'i7SiE')Xke'ikt ki .Z7.;. ;f:?i';i Bo "I and t i:czt. cl 1'epc5?t On ..-^;lp_3et fees 4:c.-uld be
forthcoming.
Mr. . Tyler informed the Commission of Mr. McEanna`s reslanation and
t at Knowltoi,, English, Flowers 6Vi;uld be .=f-.'-r`tijg tL-ho. city lit a
consult-ing engineering capacity,
ADJOURWV.NT
`;'here :x-ii-ig no further business, Acting Chairman Zahn addourned -lie-
meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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