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PLANNING & ZCNM4G Ca*ffSSIt3T
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May 18, 1993
5:15 -- ion Meeting (Davmstairs Qmferenc e Room ® Building "A")
=9C S1M OF THE iWHIM DEVELCEPBW CCHTWL DOCUMENT
7:00 - Call to order (Council Chars - Building "B':)
PLEDGE OF A11MMWE m Ouiirman Young
Iii VOCMCK - Ccomissioner Zahn
APPEUVAL OF MDWnTS .. PRgular meeting of May 4, 1993 and
Capital Inprovemrrts Advisory 0�wdttee meeting
of May 4, 1993
1. PMZC EU2JUM ® 2rIUM CASE 193-02
Request J. Mr. Scott lam,**in for Tracts change of zoning�eon X41.355 �a r�es��jcy out
of the L7. � &n-vey, A 441., 8.6 a '4B1, 4X'I, 4C, �C BI, 4A0 A, T•_B 1 A,
6A1, 6 and a part of Tract 3, from its present zoning of R-1 (Simile
Family Detached) to PD (Planned Devel.qFunnt for outdoor ccmereial
anasemtent) . This property is generally located northwest of Little
Bear C.k and S. H. 121.
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PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
MAY IS, 1993
The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was cabled to
order by Chairman Young at 5.30 PX , in the downstairs Administration Build-
ing Conference Room, All members were present with the exception of Commis-
sioner John beit. leff.
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Chairman Ronald Young opened the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at
7:00 P.M for the consideration of scheduled items, He stated that six
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present, constituting a
quor€fps. Furthermore, the agenda for this meeting had been properly posted in
accordance with the applicable law, He welcomed the guests in attendance.
WE& . ...sT 1 . WMEAVAOSENT
Ronald Young John € eitlrlofi=
,lack Hill
Billy ;wens
J.C. ,.lanes
George Zahn
Carl Tyson
Joe Hennig, Director of Development & Operations
Red Tyler, City Planner
Raul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer
Modesto Rondo, Administrative Assistant
Barbara Chambers, Staff Secretary
Andrea Baxter, Principal Engineer
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Councilman henry Bna,tright
Rinna H. Hokett
Wiley G. Hoket:t
Mary lea Bce l
Mr. Paul Harrington
Scott Erwin
Tom Williams
PLEEDI
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Young
1NNOCATION
The invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, MAY 18, 1993--PAGE TWO
APPROVAL Q MI DES
The corrected minutes of -the May 4, 1993, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting were approved as written.
Chairman Young welcomed and introduced the newest addition to the City's
Engineering Department, Andrea Baxter, P.E. , Principal Engineer.
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Rod Tyler, City Planner, introduced Zoning Case #93-024 stating that this was
a Zoning change request from RI to Planned Development for Commercial Amuse-
ment, He informed the committee that this property, along with most of the
surrounding property is zoned pi (Single Family Detached) . The future Land
Use Plan designates this area for commercial use. The Zoning district in
which this use would normally be found is the C2 gone and requires a specific
use permit, However, the applicant opted to apply for a Planned Development,
which requires a detailed site plan.
Chairman Young advised the commissioners and audience of -the order of the
meeting and asked that as they come before the commission to speak, to please
state their nacre and address.
Chairman Yo ung opened the Public Tearing for Zoning Change Request. #93-02 ZC.
He asked for a representative for the applicant to please present their case.
Mr. Scott. Erwin, 91.26 Loa Vista, Dallas, Texas 75243, Developer for Scotty's
Sports Park, stated that the name of the proposed sports park would be tittle
Bear- Sports Park, He stated that he planned to change the name to lend a
little co€rmiunity heritage because of tittle Bear Creek, He informed t e
commission that the facility is a family oriented recreational facility with
emphasis on gold' and :softball, Additionally, the facility will feature
go-car t.s, bumper- boats, miniature golf, a clubhouse with video game room,
restaurant and a golf driving range. Mr. Erwin reported that this proposed
facility would bring approximately 300 jobs during construction. and another
70 jobs permanently.
Mr. Erwin stated that the Scotty's Sports, Park. in Dallas has received two
awards for outstanding family recreation, He also plans to build a country
club quality facility, Mr. Erwin also stated that he would be. operating the
facility and that he and his family would be €w_v ing to the area_
PLANNING AND ZONING COWISSION, MAY 18, 1993-PAGE THREE
, Tom Williams, Construction Management Technology, stated that his firm had
built the Bedford Fire Station and Bedford Library. He stated that not only
did he have a personal interest in this facility because he lives and goes to
church in the City of Euless, but he also plans to build the Sports Park, He
feels that this facility will enhance the family entertainment that is offered
in the City of Euless -for youth groups, schools and churches. He stated that
the Scotty's Sports Park in Dallas is clean, well groomed and a first class
operation.
Mary Lea H'oel, a concerned citizen, stated that she and her h usband owns the
property to the west of the proposed Sports Park, She said that they had
never stood in the way of progress and feels that this project would be good
for the city, however, they already get, fees from. the Airport on windy days
and she is concerned abort pollution. Additi
PLAtMING AND ZONING COMISSION, 14AY 18, 1993-PAGE FOUR
clubs where memberships are in excess of $30,000.00. Mr. Erwin reported ghat
the parking lot would be concrete and would he painted to allow for low
eraintenanoe, He invited the Commissioners to view the Scotty`s Sports pars: in
Dallas to the see: the landscaping. Mr. Ervin provided a few brochures from.
the Scotty's Sports park. in Dallas.
Commissioner Tyson asked Mr, Erwin abo ut his lease on this property and for
what tenure would he be leasing.
Mr. Erwin stated that he had a 40 year lease-, a thirty year lease with two
fire year options. Mr. Erwin stated that h also has an option to purchase
the land in five years.
Commissioner J.C. Jones stated that he is also concerned about the lack of
landscaping in the parking lot as well as some of the landscaping co nfigura-
tions relative to the miniature golf course, Based on the brochure of the
facility, Commissioner Tones stated that he did not see adequate trees on the
miniature golf course and alo€rq Elroy, 121. Also; there is some concern about
landscaping along the southern ourve of the baseball diamonds
Commissioner Jack hill asked Mr, Erwin to explain and elaborate on the single
story pre-manufactured buildings for the go carts and bumper boats.
Mr, Erwin stated that aesthetically the buildings are very appealing and are
the same structures that are currently being used at the Scotty's Golf park In
Dallas, Mr, Williams further explained that here will be twelve overhead
doors at the go-cart building in order to provide shelter from the heat and
inclement weather,
Commissioner Billy Owens asked for more information on the noise and pollution
from the engines on the bumper boats and go-carts.
Mr, Erwin stated -that the engines are Honda, 4- cylinder engines and are the
latest and quietest engines available. Mr. Erwin stated that an analysis had
been furnished by Formula K and completed by an outside firm showing that the
sound of 40 go-carts running at the same time is equal to or not greater than
one automobile on Hwy t21 going 65 mph. He further stated that he felt that
the noise levels had been proven to he extremely low.
Commissioner J. C. Jones asked for Mr. Erwin to submit, elevations or photo..
graphs of the proposed buildings. Commissioner Jones also asked Mr. Erwin for
additional planting of trees by the utility poly's that would support the
netting along the driving range,
Mr. Erwin stated' that the noise from the softball fields should he minimal
since these softball games will he primarily adult games a nd not as much
cheering as there is at Tittle league games. He reported that the breakdown
of usage in the part; is 1,13 softball, 1f3 golf, and 1/3 fa€nily activities.
Mr,Mr, Erwin feels that the trees bordering Mrs. Noel's property will absorb any
pollution from the engines
AI.AMING AND ZONING COMISSION, MAY 18, 1993-PAGE FIVE
-ioner Jack Hill stated that the entry drive is extremely long to be
C o on i ss i
only 30' wide, Also, the emergency entrance is narrower that 30" ,
Com. issioner Owens stated that 30' is not wide enough if overflow parking
expands and blocks the drive. Commissioner H-1.11 believed that the entrance
and egress needs to be wider,
Mr, Erwin reported that he had an independent study of parking spaces done and
the recommendation was to provide 260 parking spaces and they are providing
460 spaces. Also, he reported that the clubhouse wou)d be providing a restau-
rant, big screen TV,, birthday parties, game room, small retail sports shop.
The restaurant will provide high quality hamburgers and pizza. Additionally,
he anticipates applying for alcohol permits and sales. The average cost for a
hirthday party of 10 would be approximately $40 and up. There is no admit.-
tance fee for entering the park or for parking.
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, reported that his main concern is the flood
plain that affects a large portion of this project on the south and northwest.
He stated that the Engineers representing Mr. Erwin understand the concerns
and will furnish recomme-ndations and proposals regarding improvements and
treatments to the channel area. They are also aware of the City's intentions
to have a North/South roadway through this area. Mr. Kruckemeyer stated that
this will need to be disrt ssed further at platting time.
Commissioner Billy Owens informed Mr, Erwin that regardless of conversations
he has had with the Economic Development Department, this project will have to
comp I Y with all issues and recommendations as it relates to and affects the
property.
Mr. Joe Hennig, Director of Development and Operations, thanked Mr. Erwin and
his staff of Engineers for providing the commission with the information and
drawings, Mr. Hennig stated that he was aware of the critical tifne frame for
planting grass for the project.
Mr. Erwin informed the commission that his time frame was of a critical nature
because the ball fields and driving ranges needed to be sodded. Additionally,,
he added that he was not still negotiating on this project but assured the
commission that he had every intention of building the sports park in Euless,
Commissioner Billy Owens stated that over the past years there have been many
brilliant propositions come before the Planning and Zoning Commission, howev-
er, three years later the 'land, is still available and nothing had beer. accom-
plished. Commissioner Owens asked Mr, Erwin if his financing and plans had
been approved. Mr. Erwin stated that financing had been finalized but would
not be activated until the zoning has been approved..
Commissioner Owens also informed Mr. Erwin that this property had been a
proposed site three other times. The drainage problems in the past has
prevented progress because the State will not allow it due to the flood plain.
PLANNIK IK COMMISSION, MAY 18, 1993-PAGE SIX
Commissioner Owens reported to Mr, Erwin that the proposed site is not the
best..- property on which to build his facility, Commissioner Owens related to
Mr~. Erwin that the drainage will be a problem the further this project pro-
gresses,dresses, rased on the past experiences, Commissioner Owens felt it necessary
to inform Mr, Erwin that other projects had been terminated after it had been
determined that the land was unsatisfactory due, to Mate requirements, the
purchase of water, the impowermeet of water and water rights,
Chairman Young agreed with the other Commissioners in the fact that this
proposal is an excellent use of land at this tip}e. He feels it is an excel-
lent addition to the City of Fuless,
Chairman Young informed the Commissioners that if this Zoning Change was
approved it was a conceptual approval and would be recommended to City Council
for final approval, Also, Chairman Young stated that the information shown on
the site plan was conceptual and are subject to final engineering approval by
the City Engineer and regardless of any approval made at this meeting,
The motion was made by Commissioner Jack Hill and seconded by Commissioner
George Zahn to approve: Zoning Ease 93-0240
During discussion, Commissioner Owens asked that all items. of concern be
reflected in the minutes to assure that althDugb the motion to accept. the
Zoning Change has been made, it has been discussed and understood by all
participants. Commissioner J.C. Jones concurred with Commissioner Owens,
The vote was as follows:
Ayes; Owens, Bones, Hill, Young, Tyson, Zahn
Nays: alone
The motion carried.
M
AY
The issues and concerns of the planning and Zoning Commission were related to
Mr. Scott. Erwin by the Commissioners. They were as follows:
1 . The lack of landscaping around the perimeter of t he project, specifically
in the area of the street yard,
2, Lack of landscaping in the parking area;
V The loot or quality of the metal buildings proposed; and,
4, Amount of noise and exhaust emissions anticipated from the go-carts and
hamper boats and their type
5, The commission a,,,kpd Mr. Erwin to provide building elevations and/or-
photos of the proposed buildings, (in; metal b uildings)
6, The commission asked Mr. Erwin to provide brochures describing the
proposed bumper boats and go-carts to include information on noise and
exhaust emission.
7, The Commission had concerns about the overflow parking into the perimeter
access road,
PLYING AND ZONING COMMISSION, MAY 18, 1993-PAGE SEVEN
APPROVE,. OF Y � M
The minutes of the Capital Improvements Advisory ComOttee can May 4, 1993 were
approved as written.
The motion was made by Commissioner Owens and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to accept the Unified Development Control Document, Articles 9 and 12 which
have previously been discussed and pDstpone further dissuasion and review Gn
€Amide 10 until the next Planning and Zoning Meeting,
'The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Owens, Jones, Hill , Young, Zahn, Tyson
Mays< None
The motion parried
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,here being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P
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Chairman Rona., Yq, �.
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