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PLANNING AND ZON ' CONCMISSION
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PLEDGE X'F :�I.I_ECxJANCE - f"s m-missioner Eggers
INVOCATION - Commissioner Um
AI'l'`I2fIVAL OF MINUTES - Regii1ar -t,,Ei.u1 of jAembu3 5, 1995 z �o- min��€�� �o t he
Capita Imprmements, Advisory Committer, mee ing
Request�;f 1�1}ra an alike Halyar€1 for appro al , -*a site plan for a r��tanrant within
C-2(€'.pm-muDity Business)zoning.distri;a-tin the northeast comer of Doc WGinnis Drive
and West Airpon freewa
IL SITE PLAN X425-SP a EI,LESS LNI)€:NTRIAL :PARIS
Request of Richard Conne ly for American I Z Type, Inc., for approval. of a site plan fk,,r
tNa expansion of tl e�existing priat slop within an L-1(Limiled Industrial)�,oning distri,
deszrR d as 1103 Manley IDriye
UL PUBLIC HEARING V ZONING CASE #9.5-2.3 - OAK FOREST AIII3rrf . -
Request of Christopher p. Culpepper fir z3odmom Realty :asst dams, for a change in
zoning on 13.5 acres knoum as 1A.A s `�?-R and 3--R; Block �, Oak Forest Addition, ft€u
its pre;aerat zoning;;of CA (.Neighbor1u)tNJ Business Distri;)to C-2 (£'omm—w-lity Businwss
Diwict), located on the northwest comer of Noah plain Sm-vt and W.s,t ffiuw W Road
IV, PUBLIC HEARING - SS.PECW41C USE PERMIT #95b1.7-SUP
C onsideratim of a Specific, l'se Permit for fl.ze EWess Sports .Ear tai sill ahxhol wilk-lin
a C-2 (Community Bwdne:ss) zoning, district on the 'southeast corner aff West Euless
K yule and aml Highland Driven described as 1447 `�iE:St : a�ies� f3ul:o�argil
Plaun.ing and Zo ing Ag Ada September 19, 1995
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
MINUTES
The lire-Cornmission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
,order by C lia r man Ronald Young at 5.30 p.m., in the downstairs Administration Building
Conferences? Room. Seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in
,attendance.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS a
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Chairman Ronald YOUng opened the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at ?:00
p.m. for the consideration of scheduled €te€ns. He stated that seven members of the
Planning and Zoni ng Corn,mission were present. Furthermore, the agenda for this
meeting had been properly pasted in accordance with applicable law.
MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT;
Chairman Ronald Young
George Zahn
Nancy Bright
Robert McMillon
Keith Eggers
Joy Baldwin
Billy Owens
Randy J. Byers. Director of Public Works & Development
Paul H. Kruckerney r, City Engineer
Roth 7"yler. City Planner
Barbara Chambers, Office SUperVisar
Linda Lux, Staff Secretary
VISITORS PRESENT:
Alex Bickley
Sadhana Sanger
Trod Fuller
Bill Holischer
Ban Zacharias
Richard Connelly
Don Whigham
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SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION- The Pledge of Allegiance was given by
Commissioner Eggers and the invocation was given by Commissioner Zahn.
MINIJTES
The motion is approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of the September
5, 1995: meeting vas made by Commissioner Owens and seconded by Commissioner
Eggers. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Eggers, cMi!lon, Baldwin, Bright, Young, Zahn
Nays, None
The motion carried.
The motion to approve the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee minutes of the
September 5. 1995, meeting was made by CommissionerEggers and seconded by
Commissioner Zahn. The vote was as follows,
Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Baldwin, IttcMillon, Bright, Young
Flays: Done
The motion married.
ITEM I. SITE PLAN #95-22-SP - WESTPARK PROFESSIONAL CENTER
Request of Debra and Mile Halyard for approval of a site plan for a
restaurant within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning District on the
southeast corner of Doc McGinnis Drive and West Airport Freeway
Randy J. Byers; Director of Public Works and Development, stated this request was for
an approval of a site plan for a restaurant within a C-? Community Business Zoning
District, He stated the Development Review Committee (DRC) had reviewed the site plan
and found the information provided to be consistent with the zoning a nd subdivision
regulations of the Euless Unified Development :ode and, therefore recommended
approval.
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated the Engineering Department found the request
satisfactorily met their requirements and therefore, recommended approval.
Rod Tyler„ City Planner, stated the property complies with all zoning codes and
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SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
subdivision rules, and regulations,
Billy Ovens commended staff on the information contained in the Commissioner's packets
and stated it was easy to understand, Commissioner Ovens made the motion to approve
Site Plan #95-22-SP as presented and Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion,
Ayes: Commissioners Ovens, Eggers.. Baldwin, Bright, McMillon, 'young. Zahn
Nays: lone
The motion carried to approve Site Plan #95--22--SP.
ITEM 11, SITE PLAN #96-26-SP - EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK
Request of Richard Connelly for American EZ Type, Inc., for approval of a
site plan for the expansion of the existing print shop within an L--1 (Limited
Industrial) zoning district, described as 1103 Stanley Drive
Randy Byers.. Director of Public Works and Development; introduced the Euless Industrial
Pars site plan stating this request was for an approval of a site plan for the expansion of
an existing print shop within an L_1 zoning district. He stated the Development Review
Comrnittee (DR C) had reviewed the site plan and had found the information provided to
be consistent with the zoning and subdivision regulations of the Euless Unified
Development Code and therefore, recommended its approval.
Pod Tyler, City Planner, stated this was simply an add on and the site plan Diet all zoning
change requirements, He stated the detail landscaping plan would comply with the
current landscaping ordinance.
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, stated he had no comments other than the, architect
and developer net all requirements and this would be an improve ment.
Richard Connelly, 4215 Beltwood, Suite 105, Dallas;. Texas, stated his company had been
before many cities with developments and he stated the staff members of Euless
deser,fed his complements. He stated they were very diligent and helpful in assisting
them i n reaching their goal.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Site Plan#95-25-SP as presented and
Commissioner Bright seconded the motion, The vote was as `allows,
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Bright, Baldwin, McMillon, 'young, Zahn, Eggers
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SEPTEMBER 19, 1996
Nay& None
The motion carried to approve Site Plan #95-25-SP.
ITEM III, PUBLIC HEARING e ZONING CASE #96-23 a OAK FOREST ADDITION
Request of Christopher P. Culpepper for Woodmont Realty Associates, for
a change in zoning on 13.5 acres known as lots 2RR and 3-R; Block 2: Oak
Forest Addition,, from its present zoning of CT1 (Neighborhood Busi ness
District) to C-2 (Community Business District); located on the northwest
corner of forth Main. Street and West Harwood Road
Randy Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, introduced the zoning case
giving the ge neral location, The Developme nt Review Committee had reviewed this
request and believed it to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Development
Plan a nd therefore, recommended its approval.
Chairma n young explained the rules governing a Public Hearing and then he opened the
Public Hearing,
Christopher Culpepper, represented Harwood Holdings Associates, L,P.; stated this
request was for a retail shopping center with AQlbertson's as the lead tenant The
Albertson`s would be a 55,000 sq. ft, grocery shopping area with an Auto Zone. There
is 13.5 acres and the development would be in two phases. The A lbertson's and Auto
.one both require a C-2 zoning. The applicant also furnished an elevation for the
Commissioners to review.
Chairman Young called for any proponents and/or opponents to the request, There being
none, he called for any closing statements by the applica nt.
The applicant stated the property would close in November, 1995, The development of
the Albertson`s will start in 3-4 mo nths, The target date of opening is November, 199 .
Commissioner Owens asked if the Lone Star Gas pipeline would be a problem. The
applicant stated 'here would be no buildings on the pipeline, only pavement.
Commissioner Baldwin had questions regarding ingress and egress= however, Chairma n
Young stated that the zoning request was the only issue bung discussed at this meeting.
The applicant did respond by stating Ingress and egress would be approximately 350'
away from the intersection.
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SEPTEMBER 1941995
Commissioner er Cahn made the motion to approve Zoning Case 95-23 as presented and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, The dote was as fo€low&
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Baldwin, Owens, McMillon, Bright, Young, Eggers,
Nays: done
The motion carried to approve Zoning Case 95-23.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING o SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #96-17-SUP
Consideration of a Specific Use Permit for the Euless Sports Bar to sell alcohol
within a C-2 (Community Business)zoning district on the southeast corner of�Alest
Euless Blvd. and High€farad give; described as 1447 �-%'est Euless Boulevard
Randy J. Byers, Director of Public Works and Development, introduced the Specific Use
Permit request stating this was a Public Hearing to consider the Euless Sports Dar to sell
.alcohol within a: C-2 zoning district.
Chair man Young explained the rules governing a public Hearing and then he opened the
Pub lic Hear€ng for -17-SUB.
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Ales: Bickley, 142 Midway Drive, Dallas, Texas; represented the owner Sadhana Sanger.
He stated this Specific Use Permit was unique in that they did not want to change their
use or build any buildings. They only were present to request approval to improve the
property. He stated the City was requesting 61 parking spaces; however, they would
provide 67 parking spaces with striping. He stated the current use was already
authorized in the C-2 zoning.
Chairman Young called for any proponents, there being none, he called for any
opponents that would life to spear,
Don Whigham', 1 300 Euless Boulevard, stated he was m opposition of the request to sell
alcohol. He stated there were 46 offices in the building on Euless Boulevard and he was
concerned the area would decline with the continued sale of alcohol. He stated he
appreciated the applicant's intentions to improve the site.
Mr. Bickley stated he respected Mr. higham`s opinion and he wanted to be a good
neighbor however, alcohol was already authorized in that district. He stated it only made
good sense to allow them the approval for improvement to their neighborhood.
Where being no further or opponents, Chairman young closed the public hearing.
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SEPTEMBER `t , 1995
There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding the facility currently operating
out of compliance since they were not linked with the hotel. Mr. Bickley stated ;hey did
not serve any food and they were strictly a bar.
Chairman Young asked Mr, Bickley what made him thinly this was an appropriate use and
was the use compatible with the neighborhood. liar. Bickley stated the zoning of C-2
permitted alcohol sales and they were next to a restaurant with a bar in the area, He
stated they were well screened and they had been there for a long time, but it needed
to be improved. Mr. Bickley stated a bar in the area made good sense.
Commissioner —Eggers asked the applicant for a time table to build the parking lot. Mr,
Bickley stated, forthwith. He also stated they would do some painting on the outside and
a little painting on the inside.
'Comm. ssioner Owens had questions regarding the game room and would there be
gambling on premises, Mr, Bickley stated there would be no gambling that they would
know about.
Commissioner Baldwin asked how the applicant had been operating for so many years
without a license. The applicant stated the owner purchased the facility only eight months
ago and is operating under a different license.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to deny #95.17-SUP on the oasis that it is not
the highest and best use and does not enhance the property surrounding the operation.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baldwin.
Chairman Young stated that according to Section 34_153 of the City of Euless unified
Development Code, the Commissioners are presented with 13 items for evaluation for a
specific use permit, It states in the ITC that the P&Z cannot recommend approval
unless they are satisfied that each of the 13 items are properly addressed. He stated that
he is not satisfied that the proposed use promotes the general welfare and convenience
of the city. He also stated he was not convinced that the issuance of the SUP does not
present a pediment to the orderly development or redevelopment in this area,
Commissioner Eggers stated he was not convinced to approve this request based on Item
13; the issue of tfie benefits outweighing the losses; because the police department has
frequently been called out to this area.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Baldwin, Mct lllon, Bright, Young, Zahn; Eggers
Nays. None
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SEPTEMBER 19, '1996
The motion carried to deny Specific Use Permit #95-17-SUP.
T;he applicant was informed that the necessary notifications and public,3tions had been
made and this case would go before City Council on Tuesday, September 26, 1995, at,
7:00 P,M,
ADJOURNMENT:
There o6mg,n6 further.-W-siness, the meeting was arctiourned at 7,140 P.M.
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