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Home My WebLink About1997-04-15 AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING CO.11 AI SSIO City of Euless Council Chambers - Building "B" 201 North Ector Drive Euless, Texas 76039 APRIL 15, 1997 5:30 - Pre-Commission !!fleeting (Downstairs Conference Room - Building "A") 7:00 - Call to Order (Council Chambers -- Building "B") PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner McMillon INVOCATION - Commissioner Owens APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning and Zoning Meeting April 9, '1997 REGULAR AGENDA.ITEMS 1. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #96-44-SUP - AVIARA. APARTMENT AT BEAR CREEK Consider recommendation regarding a request of Barry Howard, from Fairfield Residential Companies for a Specific Use Permit for a 435 unit apartment complex within the CUD #754 (!Multi-Family Dwelling District 12 units per acre) zoning district; located in the Northeast corner of Harwood Road and Fuller-Wiser Road; 37 acres out of the R. Crowley Survey, A-312, Tracts 5131 and 6C II. RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN - #96-43-SP - AVIARA APARTMENT AT BEAR CREEK Consider recommendation of a Site Plan for a 436 unit apartment complex located in the Northeast corner of Harwood Road and FullerA iser Road; 37 acres out of the R. Crowley Survey, A-312, Tracts 5B1 and 6C 111. PUBLIC HEARING -SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #97-05-SUP Public input regarding the request of Paula Reese, DoorKing of Texas, inc., for a Specific Use Permit for limited access multi-family community within PD #488 (Apartments at 24 units per acre) zoning district; located at 106 E. Ash Lane; Tract 1, Block 3, Oakwood Acres Estates PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION _2e APRIL '15, 1997 IV. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 4#97-45-SUP Consider recommendation regarding Specific Use Permit#97-05-SUP V. RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN -#97-07-SP - MOBILE CRETE Consider recommendation of Site Plan #97-07-SP of Mobile Crete for a 1680 sq. feet office and outside storage of sand, gravel and concrete delivery trucks located on Lot 4R, Block A, International/Regional Industrial Complex VI. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR -#97-11-ZC Public input regarding the request of Mr. Jim Walker, 'for a Zoning Map amendment from Planned Development #738 (Office) to C-2 (Community Business District) on 2.48 acres of land located at 1801 W. Airport Freeway Lot 1, Block 1, Farr-Pacific Addition (TCPR Vol. 388-168, Page 16) VII. RECOMMENDATION OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT -#97-11-ZC Consider recommendation regarding Zoning Change request #97-11-ZC POSTED THIS 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1997, AT 4:00 P.M. Donna Brown Individual Posting Notice ff you to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting,please ccnta.ct ow office Reasonabie accommodations will be made to assist your needs. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APT.. 15, 1997 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Plana:ng and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairman Geroge Zahn at 530 p.m.. in the Building "A" L r e Conference. Room, Five members of the Planning and Zoning Ccmfnission were is attendance— PLANNING AND ,BONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Vice-Chairman Gecrae Zahn called the. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p,m, for the consideration of scheduled ite€ns. He stated there were fire .members of the Planning and Zoning Commission prese nt. Chairman Young and Commissioner Eggers were absent. Further€Vlore, the agenda for this meeting had been propedy posted in accordance with applicable law. MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT" MEMBERS ABSENT V ice-Chairman George Zahn Nancy Bright Chairman Ronald Young Joy Shuler Keith Eggers Robert Mc Millon George Zahn Billy Owens Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development. Paul Kruc e€never, City Engineer Rod Tyler, Planning Services Manager Barbara Chambers, Development Office Supervisor Donna Brown, Development Office Technician VISITORS PRESENT: Barry Howard Stephanie Statha m Pa ula Reese Pat Herzog Ron Walker Lori Encx Jim Walker PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE TWO APRIL 16. 1997 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. The Pledge of Allegia nce was given by Comr-nissioner WlVillon a nd the Invocation was given by Commissioner Owens APPROVAL OF MINUTES Com€nissioner Owens made the notion to approve the corrected minutes of the April 1, 1 997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner per cMillen. The vote as as follows: Ayes- Commissioners Owens, McMillon, Shuler; Bright, Zahn Nays- None Absent. Chairman Ronald Young and Commissioner Eggers The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT-#96-44-SUP-AVIA .A APARTMENT AT BEAR CREEK Consider recommendation dation regarding a request of Barry Howard, from Fairfield Residential Companies for a Specffic Use Permit for a 436 unit apartment complex min the CUD #754 (Multi-Family Dwelling District 1 units Per acre) zoning district; located In the Northeast corner of Harwood Road and uRer-Wi r Road 37 acres out of the R. Crowley Survey, A-312, Tree 5131 and 6C Bo Bass; Director of Planning and Development; reminded the Commissioners this item was tabled at their last meeting as well as the site elan. He informed them that Mr. Howard had resubmitted the site plans indicating a 6' wrought iron fence around the property i n its entirety. He stated; as disc ussed in re-session, there was a portion of fence missing adjacent to Courage Point Apartments. Mr. Pass stated staff and the DPC was recommending approval of the Specific Use hermit. Co mmissione r Owens made the motion to remove #96-44-SUP from the table. Commissioner McMillon seconded the motion}. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Owens, Mc Millon, Shiner, Bright, Zahn Nays: Done PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING w PAGE THREE APRIL 15, 1997 Absent., Chairman Young and Commissioner Eggers The motion carried- Barry Howard furnished an exhibit of the Site Plan that called for fencing completely around the entire project. Tura was discussion regarding the Norstar project being required to have a 6 ft, wrought iron fen around their property, Mr. Howard stated if Norstar was putting in a wrought iron fence; where the properties met, then they would do the same. Mr. Howard showed the Commissioners a landscape scheme. He also € for€nest the Commissioners they would be pleased with the amou nt of lighting proposes for the project. The Commissioners stated they would like to have the. applicant put wrought iron fencing next to the Courage Point Apartments. Commissioner Shiner commended the applicant on responding to the Commissioners requests for fencing the entire property. She stated she felt it would look very nice and welcomed Mr. Howard and the project to the City, Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve #96-44-SUP as presented, Co mmissioner Ovens withdrew his motion, Commissioner Bright made the motion to approve #96-44-,SUP UP wit's the addition of a wrought iron fence adjacent to Courage Point Apartments as presented by the applicant. Commissioner McMillon seconded the,, motion. Bo Cass. Director of Planning and Develop€€gent, asked for a point of clarification on the applicant agreeing to wrought iron fencing adjacent to the Norstar property, should they put up a wood fence, Mr, Bass stated they would tell Norstar, prior to thorn pitting up a wood fence; that viara is putting up a wrought iron fence. Mr. Howard stated the Mans show a wood fence at the Courage Point connection, however, they would guild a wrought iron fence. Commissioner huler stated even rf Norstar builds a word fence, she wanted ter-, Howard to tie o n with a wroug ht iron fence. The vote was as follows, Ayes: Commissioners Bright, McMillan, Owens, Shuler, Zahn Nagy& None Absent: Chairman Young:. Commissioner Eggers The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FOUR APRIL 15, 1997 ITEM lt. RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN - #'9643-SP - ' IAR APARTMENTS AT BEAD. CREEK Consider recommendation of a Site Plan for a 436 unit apartment complex located in the Nofteast comer of Hard Road and Fuller-Wiser Road; 37 acres out of the P. Croy Survey, A-312, Trams 51311 and 6C Comm€ssioner Owens made the motion to remove #96-43-SP off the table. Commissioner McMillon seconded the motion, The vote was as follows, Ayes'. Commissioners Owens, McMillon, Shiner, Bright, Zahn flays_ leans Absent: Chairman Yong and Commissioner Eggers The motion carried, ied, Co€n,m ass€o€,er Owens made the motion to approve#97-43-SP and C'o.,m m ssioner Shul€;r seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes- Commissioners Owens, Shuler; Bright, Zahn, McMillon Nays: None Absent- Chair man Young and Commissioner ner Eggers The motion carried. ITEM ill, PUBLIC HEARING « SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #97-05-SUP Public input regarding the mquest of Paula Reese, DoorKing of Texas, Inc,, for a Specfflc Use Permit for firnited access lt-fa l community within PD #488 (Apartments at 24 units per acre) Zoning District; located at 106 E, Ash Lane; Tract `t, Bloch, 3, Oakwood Acres Estates Be Bass: Director of Planning and Development, stated the Specific Use Permit #97-65- SUP was, a Public Hearing for a limited :suss multifan€ply community within the PD 486 "Apartments w 24 units per acre) Zoning District He stated there was ae. existing apartmer€t complex in Tana called Oak Parr Apartments, DoorKing was the agent for Talc Parr i n Oakwood Estat-es to turn It into a gated s0r~munity. He stated they had submitted a series of plans to the Development Re-view Committee, including Fire Department, Police Depart€rent: Development, Engineering; Public 11vo ks; etc. The D C reviewed the plans and found they rnet the minimmm standards and compliance ,egu€re€rents. They also met the 13 SUP Evaluation Criteria items for € ifigating off site negative imparts The DRC recommended appmval of this item. Mr. Bass stated there PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE FIVE APRIL 16, 1997 was a tax submission from DoorKing showing outstanding taxes, however, the applicant will -furnish the Certificate of Taxes paid prior to the consideration of City Council. The Vice Chairman explained the rules and procedures governing a Public Hearing and then opened the Public. Hearing, Paula Reese, 804 "Ungco, Richardson, Texas, stated she would be sure to furnish and submit the correct Certificate of Taxes Paid from the Tarrant County Tax office, She stated, along Ash Mane there will be -four entrances, They will make one exit only, two entrances and one for the fire department The gates will have the card readers and be equipped with opticom, She made herself available for questionsfrom the Commissioners and citizens, Pat Herzcg, ^1693 Tali Timbers, had questions regarding what type fencing would be constructed. She had concerns regarding a solid fence causing additional drainage problems. Carey ',.Noolsey, '1516 N Main had questions regarding the fencing. He asked if the fence would be constructed along Main Street and would it cut off his view at his circuiar driveway. Mr. \&foolseystated the property owner notification he received showed a circle that included a portion of his property and also blocked the alley behind his house. Mr, Bass informed Mr. Woolsey the circle drawn on the locator map indicated the 200 ft, radius in which property owners were notified and was not indicative of the fencing. There being no further proponents or opponents: Vice Chairman Zahn closed the Public Hearing, Commissioner Owens asked for clarification regarding the fence, Ms. Reese stated there would be fow- gates on Ash Lane, She stated they became aware of the Specgic Use Permit whenever the Building Official reviewed the fence permit application. At that point the work, on the wrought iron fence stopped, Ms. Reese outl"ned the fence path for the Comm�ssioners on the overhead projector and stated a wrought iron fence with brick columns would be construction along Ash Lane and tie into the existing wood fence on. the east and the concrete retaining wall on the east. ITEM IV, RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #97-06-SUP Consider recommendation regarding Specific Use Permit #97-06-SUP Commissioner Owens stated the motion needed to address the Certificate of Taxes paid PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING M PAGE SIX APRIL 16, 1997 from the Tarrant County Tex Office being su-bmitted prior to City Council considerat>on The applic ar t stated the certificate would he submitted prior to City Council hearing the case. Commissioner puler made the motio n to recommend approval #97-05-SUP subject to the City Development Office receiving the Certificate of Taxes Paid letter, commissioner lcMil or seconded the €potion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: (Commissioners Shuler, McMillon, Owens, Bright, Zahn Nays- None Absent., Chairman Young, Commissioner Eggers The motion carried. ITEM V. RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN - #97-07-SP - MOBILE CRETE Consider recommendation of Site Plan #97-07-SP of Mobile Crete for a 1680 square feet office and outside storage of sand, gravel and concrete delivery trucks located on List 4R, Block A, lnte ationallf egio al Industrial Complex Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the request of Site Plan#97- 7-SP. He stated the area was industrial in nature and was a permitted ;use by right through zoning. The area does not have to be rep atted because the plat is in existence, and adequate. No public improvements are being provided during the site plan phase. Mr. Bass stated the applicant's request conforms to the rninin-wm standard of the Unified Development Code. The Development Rey ew 1Committee had reviewed the request and recommended approval, Ron V'Valker, P, 0, Box 210042, Bedford, Texas 6095, gave the prese ntation for Mobile Crete. Mr. Walker stated this facility was not a typical batch plant that was concrete producing.. Mr. VValker distributed photographs shoeing the trucks his operation uses. He stated the trucks are loaded dry with sand on one side; rock on the other side, cement in the back and water in the front. The ingredients are mixed on the job :site. He informed. the Commissioners the co ncrete work is primarily slag in nature, They do sidewalks and sloe jobs with wheelbarrows, He stated they do a lot of work for r# .nicipaRies such as manholes, curb outs, etc, including the <ty of Euless. The trucks are on each job approximately 2 hours and do several jobs while they are out. The three trucks may load twice each day. He stated Mobile Crete had bee n in business about a year a nd a half. Prior to this busi ness, fair. Waller built custom homes in the area for eightee n years. PLANNING IN AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE SEVEN APRIL 16R 1997 Mr, Walker 'stated the property would have a brick masonry fence along the front and a portion of the side to block visibility fro m the street. He stated they were proposing a privacy fence around the re mainder of the perimeter, There wili be a sliding, double, privacy gate at the entrance and will be equipped with a knox. lack, Mr, Waller stated they had provided proper turning radius for heir trucks and exceeded the parking requirements. He Meted the plans did not show the exact location of the trees but they intended to landscape according to City require€tee€its. Mr. stalker addressed dust control and stated the driving area would be concrete and there would be two separate water meters that would have a sprinkler for dust control. They are proposing to construct a ditch for the trucks to pull into in order to be loaded and in order to have a low profile. The ditch will allow them to wash the truck off easier prior to leaving and the remainder of the material will be collected for the miscellaneous bin. Mr. Walker stated the Department of Transportation is strict on covering materials that €nay blow out during transport, so they provide covers for their trucks, During the description of his operation, he stated he planned to construct a carport for the tractor storage, He offered to enclose the compressor in an insulated metal storage area In order to control the noise. The hours of operation will be approximately 6:15 A.M. to 6-130 P,M, Mr. Walker stated he and his engineer had worked with Pa ul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, on the drainage. The flow of eater will be to the driveway as suggested by the City Engineer, Commissioner Shaler had questions regarding the 6-screening cyclone fence at the heck of the property. She questioned the appearance of the vinyl slats that were proposed along with the cyclone fence. She recommended some type of redwood slats. Mr, Walker stated he had not checked into the redwood slats, but he would be willing to do so, Mr. ,A talker also informed the (Commissioners there were three grades of vinyl slats and he had selected the most expensive grade, He planned to select an earth tone slat. Comrmssioner 11cMillon called attention to an error on the site Plan that proposed a " masonry fence instead of a 6' masonry fence. Mr, �11�allcer stated he would correct the typographical error. Commissioner Bright stated the better grad; of vinyl slat sounded like a good idea because even redwood slats would eve ntually deteriorate. Mr. Walker stated he was concerned about being on a dead end street and vandalism, so he wanted some type of screening with slats to prevent people from seeing in or climbing over the fence. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE EIGHT APRIL 15, 1997 Pa'u;; KrUckerneyer, City Engineer, commended Mr, Walker and his consultant for being exceptional and for providing DRC$ with all requested information. He stated th SRC was hesitant of this use next to the Texas Star Golf Course but the applicant had exceeded everything DRC requested. Mr. Kruckerneyer stated it had oteen a pleasure to work with the applicant. Commissioner McMillon made the mation to recommend approval of #97-07--SP Site Plan"i. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bright, The vote was as follo;As- I Ayes- Commissioners, McMillon, Bright, Owens, Shuler, Zahn Nays: None Absent., Chairman Young and Commissioner Eggers The motion carried, ITEM VI, PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR - #97-1 I-ZC Public Input regarding the request of Mr. Jim Walker, for a Zoning Map amendment from Planned Development#738 (Office) to C-2 (Communky Business District)on 2.48 acres of land located at 1801 W, Airport Freevvay; Lot 1, Block 1, Few Pacffic Addition (TCPR Vol, 388-168, Page 16) Bo Bass, Director of Planning and 'L-;evelooment, stated the zoning change had been submitted in general conformance with the City's submittal requirements. The Development Review Committee had reviewed the request and considered it to be c-, 'h D consistent with the 1997 update of the City's Comprehensive Land Development Plan. The DRC recommended approval of this item. Vice Chairman Zahn explained the rules and procedures governing a Public Hearing and then opened the Public Hearing. Jim Walker, 3901 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, represented Dallas Billiard Supplies, He stated the applicant proposed to construct, aniother facility like 'the one in Richardson, Dallas and Arlington which will have over 12:000 sq ft of retail space specializing in custom made game room, furniture, billiards and pool tables, He estirnated approximately $1.2 million gross sales from this particular store. The project is currently a 1.24 acre plot and they would like to subdivide the lot 12.48 arc.) into two parcels, He informed the Comm*sioners they had been working closely with the City Staff and could lie submitting their Site Plan shortly. There being no proponent or opponents, Vice Chairman Zahn closed the Public Hearing. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING m PAGE NINE APRIL '15, 1997 ITEM VIL RECOMMENDATION OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 7-11-Z Consider reco endatlon regarding Zoning Change request 97-1IMZ Commissioner missioner Owens informed Mr. Talker the, Commission would be looking of the drainage Issues very closely when the Site Plan carne before; them, Mr. IvValker stated there were no plans on the proposed portion of subdivided property but it would be a retail business Mr. Valker stated Dallas Billards was a fa mily owned business and had been ha nded down to the son and daughter. The business had bee n in operation c€) Ross Avenue i n Dallas for many years. Commissioner Deena made the motion to recommend approval 97-11-ZC from PD#1738 to C-2 (Community Business Distrlet) with the understanding that the site plan will addre=ss any drainage problems to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Commisaionw Shiner seconded the motion. The vote was as follows,, Ayes. Commissioners Owens; S%r_€ler; Bright, McMillon, Zahn Faye: None Absent: Chairman Young, Commissioner Eggers ADJOURNME T� There being no farther business the meeting adjourned at 815 P M Chairman Ro nq D to