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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-16 AGENDA ' . ' ' $ AND ZONING- COMMISSION City of Eidess Council Chambers s m Building "B" 201 ortIr Ector Drive Euleg Texas 76039 May 16, 1 5,30 - Ire.-Commissio n Me.ethig (Downstairs Conference Room - Building "A 7:0,) -- Fall to € rder (Council Charm&rs -- Building "Bye PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Cheri-nna€r. Young INVOCATION - Commissioner Tyson APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of Nlay 22. 1995 and i:`a itai Improvements Advisory Committee meeting of May Z 199:5 Request(A.'Galen Anderson for a Specific Use Permit for new and used auto truck :ales witllil3 a C-^1 (Community Business District.) can Lots 20 and 21 R, Block :i 3, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition; .escrik-d wi 412 S. Industrial Boulevard IL PUB1.1C HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERIMIT #95-10-SUP Request of Richar d A. Hendrix for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for- a Sirecifrc -Use Permit for a church within the C;--1 (Neigh -)r he*d Business Dist-600 for Lot 3, :Blink 1, Parkview Addition, located on the. northwest corner of Wesqwk Way and Rar°k-view gave 1IL SITE PLAN- 9-11-SP - PARKVIEW ADDITION Request of Richard A, Hendrix for the Congregation ol.'Jehovah's Witnesses, for appro-val of a site plan for a church to be located on the nort west corner of West park- Way and :Rarkview gave Planning and Z'cming Agenda klav 16, 1995 IV. PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMIi" -DMi%NTS `I'I:I Tff-E; I"o.DE—. oF, ORDINANCES ecornmerid approval of Resolution No, �P&Z 95-02 which spevifi as require-melt for private .streets., gated residential developments and. certain amendments U-) tale fire codes V. REPORTS POSTED THIS 1.2TI1 DAY OF MAY 1"-5. AT /7 P-M. Individual Posting €Mice €['V<vs nlsn'is:n>£cnd tea? asssd YCs11 hs?:;:x clsatAslss� E$srt z c?tsr a s j :.srl a:=a z.ittcreEt a£1F e t? r£t�tg,. %#fa,� ;rt£a,;t.juc a€jc u>. t?S17'f 7 k. enss.as hie sc ajrtt£f ss £icr_s WW 11';:ffw& •sC.as*ts olu rw'M? ;' PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 16, 1995 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ronald `young at 5:30 p.m., in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS w COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Chair man Ronald Young opened the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7,00 p.m., for the consideration of scheduled items, He Mated that all seven members of the Planning and,honing Commission were present. Furthermore, the agenda for this meeting had been properly posted in accordance with applicable lair, MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT. MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Ronald Young George Zahn Nancy Bright. Robert McMillon Carl Tyson Joy Baldwin Billy Owens Randy J. Byers.. Director of Public Alorks & Development 'Paul H. Kruckemeyer., City Engineer Andrea A. Baxter, Assistant City Engineer Rod Tyler, City Planner Barbara Clambers, Office Supervisor Linde Lux, Staff Secretary Don Dacus, Engineering VISITORS PRESENT: Richard Hendrix, Hendrix Remodeling Members of the Jehovah Witness Church Galen Anderson Art Phillips PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Chairman Young and the invocation was given by Commissioner Tyson. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE TWO May 16, 1995 MINUTES. The motion to approve the minutes of the May 2, 1995, meeting was made by Commissioner Owens and seconded by Commissioner McMillon. The vote was as follows., Ayes: Commissioners Young, Owens, Baldwin, Zahn, Bright, Mc Millon, Tyson Nays: none The motion to approve the May 2, 1995: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes carried. The motion to approve the minutes of the May 2, 1995, Capital improvements Advisory Committee meeting was made by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Bright. The vote was as follows,, Ayes: Commissioners Young, Owens, Baldwin, Zahn, Bright, McMillon, Tyson Nays-, none The motion to approve the May 2: 1995 CIAC meeting minutes carried. REGULAR AGENDA: ITEM 1. PUBUC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #96-09-SUP Request of Galen Anderson for a Specific Use Permit for new and used auto/truck sales within a C2 (Community Business District) on Lots 20 and 21 R, Block 13, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition; described as 412 S. Industrial Boulevard. Randy Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, stated the request was for a Specific Use Permit for new and used autoltruck sales within a C2 Zoning District. He stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the request and recommended approval. Chairman Young stated the Public Hearing had been advertised and explained the rules governing a Public Hearing. He opened the Public Hearing for #95-09-SUP.. Art Phillips, 7515 Summit View, Irving, Texas, represented the purchaser and the seller for the property. He stated if the Commissioners had any questions, he would be glad to answer them. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING w PAGE THREE May 16, 1996 C hair€ an Young asked for proponents and/or opponents. There being none, Chairman Young closed the public Hearing There was discussion among the Commissioners. Galen Anderson stated the only trucks that would be sold would be pick up trucks in response to Commissioner Tyson's question, The auto sales would be primarily used vehicles. This is not a franchised dealership. The used cars will be mostly Europea n cars. Commissioner McMillon awed the applicant if there would be any garagetrnechanical activities. The applicant responded no. Commissioner Owens informed the applicant; with the size a nd location of the building; he wanted to reiterate there would be no mechanical repairs other than jump starting, etc. The applicant stated the space would not permit car repairs. Chairman Young asked the applicant why he thought his business was an acceptable use for this property, Mr. Anderson stated the property was convenient to Airport Freeway, Dallas/Ft. Worth as well as the `lid-Cities area. He believes the majority of the Mid-Cities g rowth will take place in this quadrant. His location is also a high trade area that will benefit his business. The surrounding businesses are Midas Muffler, Bank One and Auto Quick Oil Change and Mr. Anderson stated his business would compliment the others. He also stated he had so€ne concerns about the elevation of his property, but there seemed to be no other available locations within his budget. He also informed the Commissioners all s€gnage would comply with city codes a nd regulations. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; :stated he had reviewed the proposal and had no concerns. Commissioner McMillon asked the applicant where his current business was located. The business is located in Arlington. Commissioner Ovens made the motion to approve #96-09-SUP with the understanding that no major repair work is to be done on the premises. The € otion was seconded by Commissioner Zahn. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Zahn, Baldwin, McMillon, Bright, Young, Tyson Nays: none The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FOUR May 16, °1995 ITEM It, PUBLIC HEARING a SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #95-10-SUP Request of Richard A. Hendrix for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for a Specific Use Permit for a church within the "Neighborhood Business District) for Lot 8; Block 1, Parkview Addition; located on the northwest corner of VVestpark Way and Parkview Drive Randy Byers, Director of Public 'Works and Development, stated this case was for a specific use permit to allow for a church in a C'1 Neighborhood Business zoning district. This request is for the construction of a new church on 1,8 acres located on the northwest corner of Westpark 'may and Parkway Drive, The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and found that the conditions for approval were adequately fulfilled and, therefore, recommended approval. Chairman Young explained the rules governing a Public Hearing and then he opened the Public Hearing. Richard Hendrix was the representative for the Jehovah's Witness Church. He commended the City Staff for their assistance. He stated he felt the request was a refinement to the zoning rather than a change, The auditorium will be classroom style with restroom facilities and offices surrounding €t. He stated they met the city's parking requirements, He stated there are approximately 180 youth and adults living in the City of Euless that will be attending the church. The use of the building will be primarily on Sundays from two to four hours, a couple of hours on Tuesday, and a couple of hours on Thursday. He stated the building would be used for a few minutes each morning to organize their spacial ministry They plan on landscaping the area to enhance the appearance of the property. Chairman Young called for any proponents or opponents. there being none he closed the Public Hearing for discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner Owens asked the applicant to explain his seating arrangement, Mr. Hendrix :Mated he took the square footage of the auditorium and d vided by 7 and arrived at the maximum allowable seating. He stated, in reality, they will never hit that number because their congregations never have over 280 people in the auditorium. At that point, they begin a new group that meets at a different time in the building, The parking requirements were to have 76 parking spaces and they are providing 83 spaces. Commissioner € wens also asked about the buildi ng being sprinkled and Mr, Byer s; . informed him the square footage of the building did not require fire sprinklers. Mr. Hendrix stated they have a contract o n the property with Texas Commerce Bank and after the approval of the specific € a permit; they will clog on the property. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FIVE May 1 p 1995 Commissioner Baldwin had questions regarding the proposed church tieing the highest and best use for the property, She stated there are several businesses in the area and she questioned whether a business would be the hest use. She informed the applicant this was her only concern, Commissioner McMillon agreed with Commissioner Bald win's concern on the use of the property. He stated it appeared that this area was developing into a medical c mmunity.. Mr.. Hendrix stated the property surrounding the proposed site had been for sale for a long time (14 - 16 months). He stated that the church would be beneficial to the surrounding area because of the 150 - 175 people passing in the area two to three tunes per week, Commissioner Bright stated she also had a concern with the highest and hest use; but if the applicant had done their research and felt comfortable with the location, then she had no objections. Chairman Young asked the applicant why he thought the church was an appropriate use for the property, Mr. Hendrix stated, as a congregation, they a re assigned a specific area, Their area is the Bedford/Euless city limits. This property is directly in the center of the two cities, He stated the visibility is good in this area and not on a major highway. However, there are good roads and easy access to the facility, Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve 95-1 O-SUP and Commissioner Owens seconded the motion, There was discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner Owens voiced his concerns over the location and the type of development that had been proposed, He stated the site plan that was presented is what convinced him. He asked the applicant to give a more detail account of when they would begin construction. Mr. Hendrix stated they were closing on the land on the 31st day of Flay. They already have the loan secured and have a binder on the insurance, It had been determined that the square footage of the building did not mandate a sprinkler system. The vote was as follows: Ayes. Commissioners Zahn, Owens, Baldwin, McMillan, Bright; `young: Tyson flays. None The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING w PAGE SIX May 8 v ,g 8996 ITEM Ill. SITE PLAN 96-11-SP _ PARKVIEW ADDITION Request of Richard A. Hendrix for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, for approval of a site plan for a church to be located on the northwest corner of Westpark 'may and Parkview Drive Randy Byers stated the Development Review Committee had reviewed the development site plans and found the information provided to be consistent with the zoning and subdivisions regulations of the UDC, The DRC recommended the approval of this site plan, There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding only two doors in the building and no windows. Mr. Hendrix explained there was a main entry and a side entry. He stated they would not object to putting in another exit He informed the Commissioners when they construct a building they do not build windows because energy leaks out and it provides another entrance for someone to break into the building. He offered to build fake windows with brick work. Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; stated the 100 year flood plain does enter into the property, however, the applicant does not plan on negatively affecting the flow of dater, Therefore, the Engineering Department recommended approval. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve#95-11-SP subject to the compliance with the Unified Development Code and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bright. The vete was as follows: Ayes, Commissioners Baldwin, Bright, Owens, McMillon, Young, Zahn, Tyson. Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM IV, PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Recommend approval of Resolution No. P&Z 95-02 which specifies requirements for private streets, dated residential developments and certain amendments to the fire codes. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE SEVEN May 1 , 1996 Randy Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, stated this item was a Public Tearing for amendments to the Code of Ordinances and staff recommended approval of Resolution Igo. P&Z 95-02 which specifies requirements for private streets, gated residential developments and certain amendments to the fire codes. Chairman Young stated a Public Hearing had been called for this case and asked the applicant to present the case. He opened the Public Tearing, Rod Tyler, City Planner, stated as the Commissioners had requested, staff' had prepared regulations and amendments to the Unified Development Code that would facilitate development standards for private streets, gated communities and certain amendments to the fire code to facilitate those developments. Chairman Young asked Don Dacus from the Engineering Department if he had any comments regarding the amendments, Mr. Dacus did not have any comments. Chairman Young closed the Public Hearing for discussion among the Commissioners, Commissioner Owens stated he had personal opinions regarding the amendments stating he would vote against this resolution. He stated he was not for gated communities and felt the city had enough regulations that covers gated communities. Commissioner Baldwin stated she could foresee more gated communities in the future and the more teeth we could put into the rules and requirements at this time; the better off the City will be. Commissioner McMillon agreed with Commissioner Baldwin. He stated the trend has developed to people: feeling safer in gated communities. Also, according to the Deal Estate Brokers, these type of properties sell well. Commissioner McMillon stated he supported the consistence and the regulations will give staff more ability to review plans from developers, He agreed and supported the fact of private streets being built to city standards. Commissioner Bright stated she supported the regulations in order to have more control over the building of private developments. Commissioner Tyson stated the City could do nothing but win with these types of regulations that will be paid for by other means than tax dollars. Chairman Young stated he was in favor of this particular ordinance because it helps the staff with their position of dealing with the developers. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE EIGHT May 16, 1996 The motion to approve Resolution No. 95-02-PZ was made by Commissioner Zahn and seconded by Commissioner Bright. The vote was as follows. Ayes-. Commissioners Zahn, Bright, Tyson, Young, Baldwin, McMillon Nays'- Commissioner Owens The motion carried, Chairman Young thanked the applicant and members of the congregation for attending the meeting. ITEM V. REPORTS - NEEDED AMENDMENTS TO THE UDC Randy Byers informed the Commissioners there were a list of items 'that staff had identified in the Unified Development Code that needed to be addressed at some point in the future He advised them to read through the list and add to, delete or prioritize the items contained in the list and forward them back to staff. Chairman Young advised the Commissioners that he would not be present at the .tune 6, 1995, meeting, ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7,55 P,M, Ronald You rm 4, '/Chaj a Date P&M-51695.P92