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Home My WebLink About1993-08-03 ZCKM CMUMICH City Of b. 201 North Ector Drive Mless, Texas 76039 AuWst 3, 1993 s pLWM iii' Or-m rissir-r) .3.. J. C. LPo1,Tes 2..7+.2,Ad-sai.io e' i i h Lo3..f pU�U 'fix CAM 93-05s Rwppst of W> Lam: B� for a Permit for a g U-Sing :l tx�zted z xth of Wst Piper Road =1 �t of Wecstpark spy. x Cmanm DICK Cr IM MUM Dom'' ' COMM DOCGqw F» (tim— Permit'-i14) individual Fcating Notice If y«i plan in a ttend this public meeting,and y(-,G have a di ability that require; at then tiug, pill's Conlao our off=at(817.))OS-5-1526. Re�tc�riable axs�mt3�ec�ati:r;s gilt b;ma::e tti assist y;>:3x n��s. MINUTES PLANING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 3, 1993 ion, meet i g of 1.-.he Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Young at 5.00 PX , in the downstairs Administration Building C ni=eren'-;e Room, Six members of the Planning. & Zoning CrmV, is,'0or' wRre in attendance with one Commissioner Abs�,.W: . PLANNING_. ....2 jK_. .0.. . 5 .... �. fi ... F C ULED ITEMS -COU C . S Chairman Ronald Young opened the Planning and Zoning CormOssion € eeting at P, , , for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated that six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present, constituting a qu•. rugrso Furthermore, the age nda for this me-e-ting had been properly posted in accordance with t. e applicable law, He Welcomed the guests in attendance, Ronald Yoe€:gig Jack Hill Billy Owens .l, C. )ones John ileithloff Carl Tyson George Zahn Joe iion ig, Assistant City Manager Randy Byers, director Public Works Developent Rod Tyler, City Planner Paul Kr€ cue ever, City ;Engineer Andrea Baxter, Principal Engineer Barbara Chambers, Staff Secretary MUMS Councilman Henry Boatright Jeff S ithers Lloyd Stone Dave Carter %Ien D, Long Timothy Rivero Rowena Clark Frank Mclnnis Mike Sandl n ST 1193 ---PAGE TWO PLEDGE 0 ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner J.C. Jones, The iTDvocR ion was give: by Commissioner John Deithloff, R.OVA -NU S the minutes cf the July 6, 1993, Planing and Zoning Commission meeting were approved as written. Io I E L Mg o LLOYD S F Vi i . "- RKLTw. 1 ,.—H . ._ BKLOCATED Paul Kruckemayer, City Engineer, informed the Commissioners that the first item was 'o€ping Case i 93-05-SP which was a request for a Specific Use Permit for a Nursing Home. He farther stated that staff had recommended approval for this Specific Use Permit with come€ ts. The Parcel is currently ;one --4 an R- 55 Chairman Ronald Young explained the rules governing a public hearing and Qpenpd the hearing for Zoning Case 093-05-SP. Mr, Jeff" Smithery, S€€ ithersf Inc, in Russellville, Arkansas, addressed the commission on behalf of I'load Hobs and i.1oyd R :stone i n rpgards t,f the development of Westpark Nursing Center € n Westpark Way. He fated that the reason for the request for the Specific Use Permit is to allow construction of a 120 bed edicaide/Private Nursing Facility. This facility would offer both skilled and private care, Mr. S ither~s stated that the exterior of the building would be Colonial design with brick veneer stru(sture and composition roof. There would be approximately 36,000 square feet, The complex would be well landscaped and irrigated. Mr, S ithers informed the Commission that this facility would add approximately 60, full time jobs; to the Fuless area. These jobs wciuld be spread out over three different shifts Mr. Smithers stated that the reasons for locating this business in this area of Euless was because they felt that their opvrati€ n was not heavy Commercial business but rather a residential comaierc is l operation, Chairman Ronald Yung asked for any other propionent.t to come forward, There being none he called for any opponents to come forward to speak. PLANNING AND ZONING COMK1$SjO&-AVQV1L Barry Strittmatter, 2.503 Westpark Way, stated that his property borders the proposed area for the € ursin home— He informed the Commission that his main concern was the type and intensity of the lighting that woul d be installed in the parking lot. qtr. Strit.tmatter stated that he was not in opposition to the Nursing Home being in the neighborhood bemuse he preferred the nursing home as opposed to having apartments, ;fir", Frank McInnis, 2514 Wastpark Way., voiced concerns about the lighting that world affect neighboring lots and drainage. Mr, McInnis stated that drainage was his main concern, Ms, Rowena Clark, 1€01. Westpark Way, asked the Commissioners if the proposed nursing home would cause her tames to be increased. There being €ro further proponent s oppose t s. Chairman Young closed the public hearing for discussion. Mr. -loyd Stone, 6335 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, Te,,xas stated t;h4at he would like to address the commissioners and citizens on their concerns. r. S t 0r stated that this location afforded them the Flexibility of a residential ial type neighborhood as well close proximity to area hospitals and doctor's offices for medical care. Mr. Stone stated that the only type lighting that Ctrs€old be installed in the parking lot would be indirect lighting, This lighting would primarily be for security purposes only for staff e ntering and leaving the building, He further stated that the structure would be a one story building. Mr. Stone advised the Commissioners that traffic flow to the area would be €inimal due to the three shift charges, Randy Byers, Director of Public Works & Development, stated that as an addition to the tax rolls, 'the new €ursing home would assist in defraying future tax increases, gfs€.g Long, Owen D, Long Associates, 1615 Precinct Line Rd. , Hurst, Texas, stated that according to an an site investigation this property will Prot accept, discharge or interfere with the drainage in this area. Mr. S€rrithers s=tated that they had a agreed to a screening fence to he constructed from steed post, with wood cedar. He stated that all trees on the drawing will he planted along with construction,ion, Add€t'io sal ly, he informed the Commissioners that the >_iumester site would he located at the farthest point away from residents. Commissioner Carol Tyson had some concern on the irrigation shown on the drawing to he only in the front: of the building and thus not providing adequate care for the trees serving as the buffer. The applicant informed Commissioner Tyson that irrigation would be provided by hand by a paid staff member. Commissioner Yyson also had some concern in reference to the number of parking spaces the applicant had proposed. He stated that only 9 parking spaces were :shown on the drawing. Mr. Lloyd Stone and Mr. Jeff S mithers assured the Commissioners that there would be sufficient parking at thin facility. The Commissioners continued to voice concern over the nucaber of earring spaces at pear times. This concern was to prevent on street parking when the parking spaces were full, "here was discussion among the Co mmissioners on a Wft. tall masonry fence along the entire northern property line. they had questions on whether the applicant would provide a 6 ft, high fence on the western side of the property. Mr, Smithers stated that the ordinance did not require a masonry fiance, however, he :understood th-at. the City wanted all new development to go beyond the minimum requirements. He farther stated, that after discussing the masonry fence with their.. lender, if the masonry fence was required it would be economically feasible. Mr. S mit.hcers informed the Commissioners that heir intention was to build a 6' ft., tall wooden screening fence on metal frames completely around the project and surrounded by trees, Commissioner ;Owens stated that he liked this project, however, he informed the applicant thart a, masonry fence has become necessary for all new developments because of our maintenance problems. Commissioners Jones asked the applicant several questions con. ce ni€q outdoor space for residents, family rooms for visitation and sidewalks for residents to walk or exercise., Mr. Store responded by stating that the facility has multi --purpose, rooms, for activities and the facility has a very large front porch. He informed the Commission that probably 75% of the patients were not ambulatory in nursing heaves and therefore a small number of residents would use outdoor facilities, Commissioner Withloff stated he was in favor of -t_.he project and thought it could be an asset to the City of Euless, He also had some concerns regarding the drainage on the property. Mr, Doug Long stated that the site Plan shows the grating of the site and the proposed site is flattest portion of the 4.2 acres. He stated that any water wrill drain back to the facility on Site 2. He informed the Commission this would be shown on the Preliminary urinary Plat: to be presented at the next meeting. He stated that there is a. drainage way that cuts across the property south of the tract. Mr, Long informed the Commission that the R5 Portion of the property would be utilized at a later date and would complement the nursing home, Chairman young voiced questions and concerns €n the fire lane width as shown on the site plan. The current fire lane showed a 20' ft. width and it had been recommended in the DRC comments for the fire lane to be 2V ft. Bide. The applicant stated that the Fire Marshal had approved a 20 f V fire lane for the rear. Chairman Young stated this had to be confirmed with the Firs; Marshal, L PAGE FIVE PaO Kr€rrkemeyer, City E''n9ine er, stated so *, concerns th�it he had. He stated that staff had noted in the DRC comments that the If-ire 'arie needed to be 24' 1"t, wide, a mas�irry fence along the north side and the applicant had proposed a wooden fence Qn steel posts, also, staff had recommiended 3" caliper trees and the drawing shows 2" trees along thr, north property line, Additionally, W% Krockempyer stated that there ils, a, discrepancy in the field notes in the legal description that requires correctiyin, Mr. Kruckemeyer informed the Commission that the reason a masfaniry fence was requested along -the north side of -the prc-peaty was beca€ise uF the outside lighting in dose proximity to neighboring homes. Commissioner Billy Owens made the motion and it was sect�nded by Comissionor J,C. Jones tc, approve Case 93--01-SP as presented, along with the fifllawing conditions.- 1 . ) The drainage being worked out -to -the Cltty Engineers satisfaction (prior to platting; 2, 1 Correction of Legal description-, 3. ) The number of parking spaces will comply with current City requirements with 44 or more spaces providei; and 4-) a masonry type wall to be constructed to conform with surrounding design will be required. After the ;Commissioners discussed the motir.)n the vfate was as follows: Ayes: "Aximissioners Owens, 'Tyson, Jones, Young, Zahn Nay$: Deithloff ADJOU.R_ There being no further d1scussion, Chairman Young adjourned the, meeting at 9.00 P.P . . , ......... ... - ----- Chia it Ronald run \hac`,j393min,p&z