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Home My WebLink About1993-12-07 AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CAY of Euless Council Chambers - Building "B" 201 North .*tor Drive Euless, Texas 76039 December 7, 1993 5 e 15 Pre -Comm. lion Meeting (Dovo stairs Conference Roan Building "All) 7: 00 Call to Grder (Council Chambers - Building "B" ) PLEDGE OF AIJEGIANCE Comi:iissiener Baldwin d3R"P.d:OVAL OF R'.i.A.NW.L"S - Regular meeting of November 16 , 1.993 1. REPLAT #P-93-08 - BELL RANCH TERRACE - PHASE 3 Request of Everage Consultan:,s, Inc. , for Brooks Builders for a replat of a portion of Bell Ranch Terrace Add. t-j on,. Lore 4-7, Black 107 Lots 1-14, Block 11; Lots 2-7 , Block 1.2 ; Lots 1-7, Block :15 €nd. Lots A arid 2, Block .1.6, into Lots 4R-7R and Lots 8-23 , Block 10; Lots 1R-11R, Block 11 y Lots � -1R and Lot 15, Block .1.E, and. Lots gR-7R and Lome 10-13, Block 15, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition Phase 11. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUEST - 193-11-SP Request of Mr. James K. Day for a Specific Use Permit for a Satellite Reception D.i sh located -.n a manner that differs fron the established Zoning Ordinance standards for Lot :1.3 , Block. 1.9, Wilshire i'llage Addition; more generally described as 19x 8 Toplea Drive. Planning & Zoning Agenda - 2 w December 7, 1993 TTI� PUBLIC HEARTNG ZONING CASE 193-12 Reque.st of Nathan Es. Maier 'Consulting Engineers, '.1-'nc. , for a change of zoning on 1-1-8 acres out of the Solomon Htt.t.irt Survey, A-705, `bracts 6A and 6D from its present zonin�4 of C-1. (Neighborhood Business DistrIct) to PD (Planned Development — :S.}..t,ng.b.e-..,. am.,:..{1y �.�etG�e:''ycT„...k.tedy shall ..oat ,fp.�°.�#.vate streets) F generally located at the northeast corner of East Kidway Drive amd North Main Street. lv� PUBLIC HFARTNG - ZONING CAE 193-1:3 Request of Mr. Steve Gee representing G Development, for a change of . "on-ing on acres out of a portion of the Levi. Franklin Survey, A-513 , from its present: zoning f3f C- (Community Business District) to R-1 Single- Detached Disztrict) . This property is generally located at the soot :t est corner of North Main Street. and Bear Creek Drive. V. REPORTS POSTED THIS 2ND DAY OF DE€ ER, 1.99.3, AT M�� l?a 4 �Aual Po _..__ . If you plan to attevd this public mating;3zul you have a disability that requires sp�xial arrangmxmti at the Incefi.g, pl se cc�zt<�s t o�a�'clfisx at 4til?)�s 1X25. l'€=tma-alt:am?22t oeiiat70f3.*;will be.made o assist Vollf MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OPCEMBER 7 , 1993 The PreµComn i ss i on meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ronald Young at 5: 36 P�M , in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room.a Fi e members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in, attendance with Commissioners Deith..loff and Tyson absent Chairman Ronald Young opened the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:00 P.M. , for the consideration. of scheduled hems. He stated that six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present., constituting a quorum,a F rthermore, the agenda for this meeting had been properly posted in accordance with the applicable law. He welcomed the guests in attendance. MEMPgBy SENT MEMBERS AD Chairman, Ronald Young John De ithlof f Billy Owens Jack Hill Jay Baldwin George Zahn carl. Tyson Handel Byers, Director of Public Works & Operations Paul kr ,uckemeyer, With,= Engineer Andrea Baxter, Pr-inci.pal. Engineer Rod Tyler, City :Manner Linda Linz, Staff Secretary* Jan Turner, Staff Secretary NUT.a I` RE x Councilmen Henry Saatri gh't Harry Hudson, Eve:rage Consultants Jim Day, Homeowner, 1908 Topl.ea. Dr. Peter Stakes, Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. Brad Meyer, Carter and Burgess J.R. Browning Pam Safford Jim Mc canna Matt Moriarty Mel Harrison `lied Brooks Hr, & Mrs. E.J. €lson Barbara Polk Lon Hill PACE '1 0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE xlie pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner <Toy Baldwin. ATY.9" The invocation was given by Commissioner Jack Hill . APPROVAL OF 'MINUTES `-b.e minutes of November 16 , 1993, Planning and Zoning Commissio meeting were approved as written t's�.m iss:ions.r ovens made the statement that he appreciated the secretary and Director of Planning & Zoning for complying with the request ..that the mint-i.tee reflect more of the discussion the Comnission has so that the City Council will be aware of what goes on in t.h..i.s body. STEM 1. REPEAT P-93-08 BEM, RANCH TERRACE CE - PHASE 3 Mr. Rod Tyler, City Planner, briefed the on Replat #P-93-08 stating the :Location is south of Airport; Freeway and east of 1.7. Bell. Ranch. Terrace was platted. several years ago wit h�3at any p .bl.ic: i-mpro,;enents< Brooks Builders has assembled several of these .lots and are now proposing to replat these into a new Single Family subdivision. `she Single k`a ily subdivision was consistent wi_t.h the approved Planned Development Zoning and because this is a request to repeat residentially ially zoned land, a public hearing is requested, Residents have been notified that area within 500 ieet of the: request . The City's Development. Review Committee has reviewed the proposed rep:xat and found it to be in proper form for cons i deration by the Commission, Staff recommends approval of the replat Cha i.r an Young asked Pod to explain ghat needs to happen if we should dens;, the application. Rod responded: if 20% or more of the property owners within the effected notified. area submit, in writing, a protest at the proposed repeat., the Comnisslon cannot approve. the .replat with any-thing :Less, than a three-fourths margin. T-hat would hold. true for the City Council as well. Platt in the City of Euless are required to be heard and approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council . Chairman. Young asked if there had been any .negative responses to this. Rod responded, no PIAN Ih _..AND ZONING COMMISSION,_N,_��F 7 :t 993 � PAGE THREE Chairman Young explained the rules go,,,P�rning a pUbzi-c hearing and oppned the public hearing. Barry Hudson, of F„�erage Consultants, representative of Brooks Builders described that the replat is, :in complpte conformance with the zoning previously approved by than Com-missioln< All the engineering requirements have been completed and have a. recommendation for approval. from the City Engineer, He. would be glad to answer any questions Chairman Young asked i” there were any further proponents. There be i.nq none, he asked for any opponents to step forward. There being nano, he closed the public hearing and asked for discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner OwQns asked the question (co menting it. was not part of this case) if they are sti .1. working to develop the land to the east that is vacant? '#!-fir. Hudson responded they will wait and see how this progresses They do have intentions for further development to that east as the market absorbs it. There are some problems further to the east with regard to ownership. aul Krtac�k Beyer o ent r the, replat -needs to be subject. t o the right-of-way and easement vacations of the area.. Chairman 'kung stated he would entertain a mot',ion regarding this replat to include the condition that the right-cif-way and easement vacation be approved by Council , Commissioner € wens made the notion to approve #P-93-08 with the st:ipiulatic�n that the C oun ;.01. approve the right-of-way vacation. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Baldwin, Bills Young, Zahn, and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Young declared the motion r arried L This case will go to city Council on Tuesdays December 1.4§ 1,993 at 7 :ao P.M. FLANNING AND Z.OXINQ...C0MM1p$*19N.,,....-DECM-& .9a3 AG B U--.-- .R ITEM 2y SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 193-11-SP (SATE LLTTE RECEPTION DISH) Rod Tyler began by explaining the item was a request for a specific use permit for a satellite dish that is different than our current ordinance requirements. There are certain requiremtimts for a satellite dish in a single family lot. Specifically, diameter of dish be less than 10 feet, ground mounted and no higher than 12 feet in height, set back from side and rear property lines at least 6 feet, minimum of 80 feet from the front property line. The City recognises undue burden on applicants because some physical features may make locating the satellite unreasonable or unrealistic to receive the reception. This applicant has several trees and needs to place dish on a pole approximately 191 in height and aimed over the house. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Young asked if their were any negative responses, to which the answer was no Chairman Young explained the rules governing a public hearing and opened the public hearing. Applicant, Jim Day, of 1908 Toplea Drive stepped forward to present his case. He stated 4 months ago he decided to purchase a satellite dish. He did research of regulations and the ordinance and had a survey to determine that a ground mount was not going to be possible. He has several evergreens, large oak trees and a garage to screen the dish. However, the trees on the north side of the property have dropped their leaves and would leave it more visible in the winter. With no more proponents, Chairnan. Young asked for any opponents to step forward. Mr. Edward J. Olson of 1913 Toplea Drive stated he lives within 200 feet and will be able to see the satellite dish when he stands on his patio or in his backyard. He feels it would be an eye sore in the community. Chairman Young asked for any others in opposition and Mrs. Olson -made the comment that she fears this will establish a precedent and there will he clutter of satellite dishes. Mr. Day responded that the WsWs live 2 lots north. and west of h.i s. property with a. wooded tree line between the lots. Public hearing closed and opened for discussion among the Commissioners. commissioner Tyson asked why Mr. Day chose this position rather than the middle of the house and if he did research to determine that a 7 foot dish would or would not do the job. Mr. Day stated the far east portion of his property was the best because of the large oak and pecan trees in the west portion. The size was considered because of his concern for the neighborhood. Commissioner Tyson made the comment that technology will be making the wishes smaller. Mr. Day responded in the affirmative but it was his n:ncla.rst~and..i.ng it could be 2 to 3 years. commissioner Owens directed a. statement to the opponents that we have an ordinance regulating the installation of satellite dishes. As long as people comply it would allow them to 'put: a dish into the yard. The dit:t:.erence of 12 f cot to 19 foot~ seers to be the issuee commissioner Hill asked how much the size of the pale was increased when the height went from 12 to 19 feet and what~ bind of wind loads will it withstand? Mr. Dad' responded; No wired load tests s have been spade,. only the depth of the pole Chairman Young directed a question to Jim MQXanna, previous City Engineer for Euless, that as a it izen of the neighborhood does he see a problem, Mr, McKa,nna had no problem but commented that houses 2 lots down may, He said that the ridge linen could be 14 to 17 feet and same of the dish .nay be visible, however, the lots s are very heavily wooded in the front and back. notion to approve #P93µl.l-SP was made by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Zahn, Commissioner Owens; asked Am McKanna if there were any other satellite dishes on poles. ter. Mc anna was not aware of any. Commissioner Hill stated his concern for potential volume. The vote was as follows Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Baldwin, Young, Zahn:, and Tyson Nays: Commissioner Hill Chairman Young declared the notion carried. This item will go to City Council, January 11 at 7:00 FM. No add.i.twional notices will be sent out except those in the newspaper. ITEK 11Ix Public Hearim 193. 12-ZC - Arbor Glen 2 Mr. Tyler addressed the commission explaining that this is a zoning change request; for property currently zoned C—I Neighborhood Business District ict:. t o Residential-Single Family with smali Lars and private streets. This proposal is an extension of the .Arbor Glen Addition. Messing Branch is on the north and is part of the City 1993 = PAGE SIX park system. Arbor Olen maintains the area on the south side of Blessing Creek as a private re;.reat.ional, space and open space, it has private drives with common areas. The consistences between. Arbor Glen I and Arbor Glen 11 are to continue the brick wall around the perimeter of the property. They are also proposing to use the saga kind of street panning, using trees th t are already established, private drives and larger lets, larger :side setbacks, and garage setbacks (.no closer than 20 feet to the back of curb of the privates drive) , Additional guest parking is planned. A connection is to be made with Arbor Glen I on the northeast end with the primary access being out to Midway Road. We have had several responses, calls and written, all in support of the proposed change. Chairman Young €xplained they rules governing a public hearing and opened the public hearing Peter Staks, representing applicant Nathan Maier stated that this application is proposed to be a "natural" expansion of Arbor Glen V This is not intended as just another single family detached community. lots will- be generally larger than Arbor Glen :€: with 60 lots and €carved streets, and limited access with a second nuance provided along creek side. We plan 5000 :square toot typical lots, owner occupied, and homes with U00 square feet with some units 1375 square feet° in the interest of getting unit sizes higher, at least 2/3 are larger:- than 1500 square feet. All have 2-car garage; with additional parking outside of that garage space, Some off- site extra parking spaces will be provided. Applicant feels this a high quality project with distinguishable landscape and amenity packages will add to the value in time. We are committed to planting trees along the street, continuing the concept of the wa,l:l to wake the entrance the most appealing. Please .note the property line is net the ;reek Linea The 100-year Elrod plain ;yips into the north area and will be worked out with the engineer in preliminary platting with creek, Peter St akn continued saying that two acres of open space is provided and, a pool is proposed to be used by the property owners, associations between this property and the Arbor Glen I group. With this prole€wt, we are hoping to add 7 to 8 million dollars to the tax base. We have the support of the neighbors and respectfully request your approval . Chairman Young, in the interest of time, asked for a. show of hands in support of the project. Nine hands in the audience were raised. Don Hill , res i.dent and president of the homeowner's association, PLANNING-AYR-ZQN1X9-, stated that they are 99 residents strong and very much in favor of this pro"''Je.t, Commissioner Tyson asked Mr. Hill if there was a problem with off- street parking. The answer was a-fi.r ative adding that this project pr€3posed approximately 30% more west parking spaces. Mr. Hill was also asked if the homeowner's association was expecting to blend € ith: Phase IT homeowner's for maintenance of common areas Mr. Hill ,Jaid the membership has to be polled and reels there is a good likelihood, There is a pool , hot tub, cabana, and clubhouse in Phase I. Phase 11 needs to ar=id a pool, hot tub, cabana to spread the load but Phase IT rca.ld share the clubhouse. Most people walk to pool area commissioner Owens stated concern with connection of streets at Blessing Creek. Chairman kung asked if there were any opponents to the project Seeing n€fin€', the public hearing was dosed and opened for discussion Chairman Young acknowledged the audience participation fora filled out by Mae Satfard stating her concern with the drainage Commissioner Owens wants everyone aware that arbor Creak. Drive, needs to be made to City street apnea even though it is a, private read Paul Nxuckemeyer commented they are proposing a 24' wide private drive also serving as a fire lane made to City standards. The only areas remaining not under that jurisdiction are the small parking areas. Maier Engineering is aware of the drainage problem and has been addressing those sines the beginning of the concept, This is a zoning issue tonight and they are not required to submit drainage plans at this time. commissioner Hill stated that as long as they understand and agree to address the drainage issue, he does not have a problem. With no further discussion, Commissioner Hill made a. motion to approve zoning case #93-12-ZC and was seconded by Commissioner Zahn The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioner Owens, Baldwin, Hill, Young, Zahn, and Tyson Nays: Nona Chairman Youn g declared the motion carried. TTEN TV, Public Hearing 093-1 -ZC - Steve Gee for G Development Rod Tyler explained this zoning change is requesting that the c'µ2 Community Business District on the corner of North. Main Street and Bear Creek Pkwy. be changed to R-1 Single Family, leaving the NE corner and the south strip as C-2. Brad Meyer, representing carter and Burgess, stated that th i s zoning case is in compliance wi.t:h the zoning ordinance and requests approval . Wait-man Young stied if there were any more in favor or opposing, Seeing none, the public hearing was closed and discussion opened. Commissioner Tyson inquired if ownership will remain the same for the C-2 and R� , Mr. Heger stated Mr. Gee will purchase the R-1. and gyre Brodsky will retain ownership of the C-2 commissioner oner Omens commented that we may be <-.living v ing away prime commercial land without knowing the read. use, :ate wants more definite development plans and potential effects. He felt he does not have enough information to make a judgement. Commissioner Hill felt it was a good idea to zone- this area residential especially with a school surrounding the property, , Commissioner Tyson felt; it fit with the sand Use Plan. Commissioner Hill made the motion to approve #93-1—ZC and was- seconded nded by Commissioner Baldwin. Chairman Young called for any f=arther discussion before the vote Commissioner Genes said for the record he does not have enough information regarding the development plans and the: potential effects of the area. For that reason, he will abstain e The vote was as follows Ayes: Commissioner Baldwin, Hill, Young, Zahn and Tyson Nays: None Abstentions: Commissioner Owens This case will qc to € ity €ouncil , January 11, 1994 , at 7 ;€O PM, Chairman Young asked if there was any other business that needed to be addressed. Rod Tyler stated he will provide a market analysis of *ghat is going on around us, Also that a Planning and Zoning meeting has been successfully avoided for Dece hor 21 , 1 99 3, WE KM Chairman Young thanked Commissioner dill and Commissioner Deithloff for being on the Planning and zoning Commission. There being no further discussion, Chairman Young adjourned the meeting at-S110 P.M. Chairman RmTall i