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Home My WebLink About1997-07-01 AGENDA PLANNING- AND ZONING COMMISSION City of Euless Council Chambers - Building "B" 201 North Ector Drive Euless, Texas 76039 July 1, 1997 5,30 - Pre-Commission Meeting (Downstairs Conference Room - Building "A") 7:00 - Call to Order (Council Chambers - Building „B„) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Zahn INVOCATION - Commissioner Bright APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning and Zoning Meeting June 17, 1997 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -#97-18-SUP - 100 E. MIDWAY DRIVE Public input regarding a request of Mr. Ran Herbig for a sports center on 2.24 acres located at; 100 E. Midway Drive, Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Addition II. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - #97-18-SUP - RON HERBIG - 100 E. MIDWAY DRIVE Consider recommendation regarding a request of Mr. Ron Herbig for a sports center on 2.24 acres located at; 100 E. Midway Drive, Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Addition Ill. RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN -#97-19-SP - 100 E. MIDWAY DRIVE Consider recommendation of a site plan for a 19,500 square feet sports center facility located at; 100 E. Midway Drive; Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Addition IV. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - ##97-25-SUP - CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH Public input regarding the request of Mr. James Burgoyne for a Specific Use Permit for a church located at; 501 IV, Main Street#107, Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris Addition V. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - ##97-25-SUP - CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH Consider recommendation regarding the request of Mr. James Burgoyne for a Specific Use Permit for a church located at; 501 N. Main Street #107, Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris addition PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION n2- JULY 1, 1997 VI, RECOMMENDATION OF SITE PLAN - #97-24-SP - OAKMONT AT BEAR CREEK APARTMENTS Consider recommendation of a site plan for a 226 unit apartment complex located at; 2121 Bear Creek Parkway, Lot 2, Block 1, Villages of Bear Greek Addition VII. CONSIDER APPROVAL - PRELIMINARY PLAT - #P-97-09 (PP) - GRUBBS ADDITION Consider approval of the proposed preliminary plat of 16.651 acres into two lots for the construction of an auto dealership on one 5.635 acre lot located at; 1601 W. Airport Freeway, Lot 1, Block A, Grubbs Addition; and a second lot consisting of 9.416 acres VIII, CONSIDER APPROVAL - PRELIMINARY PLAT - #P-97-16 - SHAVANO PARK APARTMENTS Consider approval of the purposed preliminary plat of 14.96 acres for the construction} of a 216 unit apartment complex located at; Lot 2, Block 5, Villages of Bear Greek Addition IX. PUBLIC HEARING - ##PZ-97-45 - UDC AMENDMENT TO TOWNHOUSES f MULTI-FAMILY ORDINANCE Public input regarding amendments to the minimum standards of the Townhouse Dwelling District (R-3) and the Multiple-Family Dwelling Districts (R-4, R-5) of the Unified Development Cade Xo RECOMMENDATION - UDC AMENDMENT TO TOWNHOUSES J MULTI-FAMILY ORDINANCE -##PZ-97-05 Consider recommendation regarding amendments to the minimum standards of the Townhouse Dwelling District (R-3) and the Multiple-Family Dwelling Districts (R-4, R-5) of the Unified Development Code XI. REPORTS POSTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997, AT 4:00 P.M. Donna Brown Individual Posting Notice if you pEar,to attend this,^,ublic;�Qet:ns and you have a disability that requires sg?cial arrangerrients at the meeting.please contact c io office at(817;685-1619. Reasonab€e accommodations will be made to assist your ieelds. PLANNING AND ZONING CUIUVIISSION JULY 11 1997 NNUTES The Pre-CorTrission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Corssion was called to order by Chairman Ronald 'Young at 530 p.m.; in the Building '°A" Conference Room. Five members of the Planning and Zoning omission were in attendance. PLANNING AND ZONING COIVMSSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEM COLINCIL CHA VERS9 Chairman Ronald Young called the Planning and Zoning Con-imission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were five members of the Planning and Zoning Concession present. Commissioners Bright and McMillon were absent. Furthermore, the agenda for this meeting had been properly posted in accordance with applicable law. IVIE IBERS &STAFF PRESENT IVEIVIBERS ABSENT Chairman Ronald Young Nancy Bright Keith Eggers Robert McMillon George Zahn Joy Shuler Billy Owens Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Andrea Banter, Assistant City Engineer Barbara Chambers, Planning Coordinator Donna Broom, Office Technician Kevin Mercer, Development Services Manager Charlie Miller, Council Member David Witcher, Dir. of Economic Development & Marketing Michael Logan, Fire Marshal VISITORS PRESENT: Clark Butler Kay Seido Cynthia Halstead Bob Welty James & Elizabeth Burgoyne Greg Mohr Jams & Joyce Dotson Chris & Sasha Perry Sarah Crofts Johnnie & Kathy Ray Claudia & Jon Givens Phil Croats Tara Parker Treesa Alberg Barkat Ali Janay & Jame Alberg Brittany Tucker Kerry Stiman Rae Ann Lucash Ron Herbig John & Kristin Fulgenzi Jennifer Giles Vic Palumbos Brenda Stafford Sandy McQueen PLANNING AND ZONING C011lMSSION IVEETING - PAGE TWO JULY 1, 1997 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Comrnissioner Zahn and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Shuler. APPROVAL OF MNUTES Commissioner Eggers made the motion to approve the minutes of the ,dune 17, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Owens. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Bhuler, Young Plays: Done The motion carried. Chairman Young asked that cases 0111 and 0!111 be moaned to the front of the agenda due to more citizens signing in for the meeting. REGULAR AGENDA V'IL CONSIDER APPROVAL _ PRELINNARY PLAT - #P-97-09 (PP) a GRUBBS ADDITION Consider approval of the proposed preliminary plat of 15,051 acres into two lots for the construction of an auto dealership on one 5.535 acre lot located at; 1601 W, Airport Freeway, Lot 1, Block A, Grubbs Addition; and a second lot consisting of 9.415 acres Cllr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat. He stated the preliminary plat was consistent with the subn-ittal requirements of the City of Euless, therefore, the DRC funds the conditions for approving the preliminary plat adequately satisfied and recony-nended its approval. Chairman Young asked the applicant to address the request to the commission. Mr. Young asked ter. Butler if the boas culvert was outside the limits cif the subdivision. Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, stated that easements be completed for public improvements on private property. Mr. Butler stated he had talked with Paul I ruckemeyer, City Engineer, and was under the impression it had been taken care of Wth the down stream drainage easement. Ms. Baader asked if they had been fled of record. Mr. Butler stated once they have been approved they would be filed. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - PAGE THREE JLLY 1, 1997 Mr. Bass informed Mr. Bier the Planning &Zoning Commission had concerns with the access utility maintenance agreement and filing the document by separate instrument prior to getting approval. Chairman Young asked the Engineering Department if the box culvert would be permitted without having the easement. Ms. Baxter informed the commission that the developer had begun at their own risk; but had notified the City they were doing so. The box culvert will not not be accepted until the easement is dedicated. Michael Logan, Fire Marshal, stated the building permit and the Certificate of Occupancy would not be issued until they were sure the easernent had access to water. He stated the street would need to be an all weather paved surface. Commissioner Owens clarified with Mr. Bass and lid. Butler that no City monies had been spent on this project. Comrt�ssioner ins made the motion to approve Preliminary Plat #P-97-09 (PP) as presented with the understanding the Engineering and Fire Department concerns be part of the record and the approval as follows: 1) easements must be corrrpleted for public improvements on private property, 2) the firelane easement be constructed to the satifaction of the Fire Marshal prior to building permit Ming issued. The motion was seconded by Cz mrnissioner Shuler. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Con rissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Shuler, Young Nays: None The motion carried. Vlll. CONSIDER APPROVAL - PRELIMINARY PLAT - #PA9746 - SHAVANO PARK APARTMENTS Consider approval of the proposed preliryinary plat of 14.98 acres for the construction of a 216 unit apartment complex located at; Lot 2, Block 5, Villages of Bear Creek Addition Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat. He stated the preliminary plat was consistent with the submittal requirements of the City of Euless, therefore, the DRC finds the conditions for approving the preliminary plat adequately satisfied and reconnnended its approval. Commissioner Eggers voiced his concerns regarding storm water silt control and recommended the developer try keeping the ground from eroding and the soil running off in the direction of the soccer fields. PLAWNC AND ZONING COIVMSSION NEETING, - PAGE FOUR JULY 1, '1997 Corrssioner ,Zahn made the motion to approve Preliminary Plat #P-97-16 (PP). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggers. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Corrry�issioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Shuler, Young Nays: None The motion carried. 1. PUBi1C HEAPJNG - SPECIFIC USE PE T m #97m18-SUP - 100 E. NDWAY DIVE Public input regarding a request of W. Ron Herbig for a sports center on 2.24 acres located at; 100 E. Midway Drive, Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Addition Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief introduction by stating the applicant's request and giving the general location. He stated Mr. Herbig's request was for a sports center on 2.24 acres. He stated the Specific Use Permit was required because it was a team membership related entertainment center. W. Bass stated the request was consistent with the submittal requirements of the City of Euless, therefore, the DRC recommended approval. Chairman Young explained the rules and procedures governing a Public Nearing. He stated there were no responses to the property owner notifications and opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ron Herbig stated he resided in Arlington. He stated his request for the SUP was for an addition to the existing sports facility. He stated the present facility was 23,000 sq, ft. and the addition would be 19,000 to 20,000 sq, ft. with a restaurant. Chairman Young stated there were no other proponents or opponents present and closed the Public Hearing. 11. RECOMWENDA11ON OF SPECIFIC USE PE -#97-18-SUP o RON HEREAG - 100 E. WIDNAY DFdVE Consider recommendation regarding a request of ice°. Ron Haig for a sports enter on 2.24 acres located at; 100 E. Midway Drive, Lot 27E-R, Block C, Somerset Addition Corrryissioner Zahn stated his concerns relating to the traffic flaw, the entrance being congested and parents dropping off children. Mr. Herbig stated he had not noticed a problem with the parking or turn around space and felt 24 ft. would be sufficient. Mr. PLANNING AND ZONING COIVMSSION IVEEnNG - PAGE FIVE JLLY 1, 1997 Zahn stated the concerns regarding the traffic conjestion related to the increased size of the building plus a restaurant. Commissioner Eggers asked if Mr. Herbig had met the parking requirements. Mr. Bass stated the minimum parking requirements had been met, Mr. Eggers asked if a second drive approach could be on Midway and would it meet the standards on how dose drives could be. Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, inforn-ed him the parking spaces on the vest side would not address the problems with the entrances. A full circular U shape drive would be necessary in order for the second drive approach to accomplish the circulation problems. However, the Commissioners determined all parking spaces show were required. Commissioner Shuler voiced safety concerns for children being dropped off, having the children wait at the door to be picked up and would like for the applicant to find a better way for this layout to work. Mr. Herbig asked Jeff Bryan, President, to express his knowledge of the concerns being mentioned. Mr. Bryan stated he had not seen a parking problem and does not foresee a problem with the new addition. He stated most of the parents stay with their children because the games are only 50 rninutes, He agreed there had been traffic congestion around the area and that CornrMsioner Shuler was correct about the transition time between games being worse. Commissioner Owens stated he had concerns with the surface water being a drainage problem that could not get to the street for flowage, W. Bryan stated he was aware of the problem and they were going to put six inch down spouts along the back side and piping underground for a storm drainage collection line, Mr. Owens asked if they had considered expanding at the old Dairy Queen location. Mr. Bryan replied that area and the area behind the car wash was considered and addressed to the owners but no response as of yet. Mr. Owens stated his concerns for the safety of children and felt the drop off should take up some of the parking spaces for a turn around. Chairman Young stated he did not have a problem with this facility. He stated he would like to see the congestion resolved but he felt all the SUP Criteria had been met. C4rTrissioner Eggers asked about the fire escapes on the back of the building and was there a requirement for sidewalks to the building. Michael Logan, Fire Marshal, stated there were no sidewalks and they were not required. Commissioner Owens asked the applicant to give a overview as to Mat the building would look like. Mr. Herbig gave a brief description of the building and the elevation. Comaissioner Eggers made the motion to approve Specific Use Permit#97-18-SUP with the applicant volunteering to put in down spout drainage and an underground storm drainage collection line. Comrrissioner Owens seconded the motion. PLANNING AND ZONING COMIMISSION MEETING - PAGE SIX JULY 1, 1997 The vote was as follows: Ayes: Conyrissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Young Nays: Shuler The motion carried. 111. RECOMIVENDATION OF S11E PLAN - #97-19-SP - 100 E. MIDWAY DRIVE Consider recommendation of a site plan for a 19,500 square feet sports center facility located at; 104 E. Midway Drive, Lot 27E-R Block Q. Somerset Addition So Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief introduction by stating the applicants request and giving the general location. He stated Mr. Herbig`s request was for a 19,004 sq, ft. sports center building. He stated Site Plans were a ministerial function. Mr. Bass stated the submittal requirements had been met, therefore the DRC recommended approval. Corssioner Owens made the motion to approve Site Plan #97-19-SP as presented. � Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion. Con-nissioner Shuler infom-ed the applicant that she would vote for the site plan because the SUP had been approved, but she informed the applicant she felt very strongly there was a safety issue caused by too much business and traffic on this particular piece of property. She did infon-n the applicant that she was definitely for the sports enter. Commissioner Eggers commented on the silt fences and asked the applicant to be considerate to the neighborhood adjacent to their property when the construction takes place. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Shuler, Young Nays: The motion carried. 1V. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC USE PEPJV1T-#97-25-SUP - CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH Public input regarding the request of Mr. James Burgoyne for a Spec Use Kermit for a church located at, 541 N. Main Street #147, Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris Addition PLANNING AND ZONNG COIVMSSICNJ MEETING PAGE SEVEN JLLY 1, 1997 Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief introduction by stating the applicant's request and giving the general location. He stated Cornerstone Family Church was granted a Specific Use Permit 2112 years ago with two conditions 1)being applicant must reapply at the end of two years, 2)the church cannot oppose an alcoholic beverage permit application for anyone in the complex. Mr. Bass stated the Development Department had not received any complaints from the day the SUP had been approved, therefore, the DRC recommended approval. Chairman Young opened the Public Hearing. Pastor Jams Burgoyne stated he resided in Rchland Hills and he was asking the Commission and Council to approve the request. He stated he had not received any complaints from the surrounding businesses. He stated the church had been in operation for approximately 5 years and they hoped to have their own building within the next 2-3 years. There were numerous church members present in support of the SUP request. Barkat Ali had questions regarding surrounding businesses on the sale of alcohol. Pastor Burgoyne stated he would not oppose the sale of alcoholic beverages because he did not infringe his beliefs and thoughts on others. There being no other proponents or opponents Chairman Yung dosed the public hearing, V. RECONIIVIE 3AT10N OF SPECIFIC USE PERIWT ® #97-25-,SSUP - CGRNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH Consider recommendation regarding the request of Mr. James Burgoyne for a Specific Use Permit for a church located at; 501 N. Main Street#107, Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris Addition The Commissioners had discussion regarding the time limit for the SUP and the SUP being limited to the Cornerstone Family Church, Inc. Comrnissioner Zahn made the motion to approve Specific Use Perrnrit #97-25-SUP with the following conditions: 1.)A two year limitation on the SUP, 2.) The church not object to alcohol sales for businesses within 300 ft. and, 3.) The SUP only be good for the Cornerstone Family Church, Inc. C xT riissioner Shuler seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Con-rnissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owns, Shuler, Young Nays: The motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COIVMSSION MEETING ® PAGE EIGHT XLY 11 1997 V1. RECOMIMENDATION OF SITE PLAN¢#97-24-SP-OAK MONT AT BEAR GREEK APARTMENTS Consider recommendation of a site plan for a 226 unit apartment complex located at; 2121 Bear Creek Parry, Lot 2, Block 1, Villages of Bear Creek Addition Bo, Bass. Director of Development gave a brief overview of the property. He stated the applicant proposed to construct a 226 unit apartment complex on 12°499 acres on the southwest comer of Md-Cities Blvd. and Bear Creels Parkway. He stated Mr. Welty had previously apply for a Site Plan (#95-34-SP)for the Oakmont Apartments on December 4, 1 995 and subsequently approved by City Council on February 27, 1996. The site plan expired one year from the date of approval due to the applicant placing the prc�ect on hold pending other development in the area. The DRC reviewed the site plan and found the information provided to be consistent with the zoning and subdivision regulations of the Euless Unified Development Code and recommended approval. Chairman Young asked Andrea Baxter, Assistant City Engineer, to give a overview of the drainage. Ms. Baxter stated her concerns regarding the drainage along the creek. She stated that she was not sure whether the drainage and filing data was shown on the Land Pian or the Site Plan, Mr, Bob 1Aklty, of Dallas, gave a brief update of the project having some easement problems and the off-site easement had been recorded. ComrT issioner Owens asked Mr. Welty his opinion regarding the proposed UDC amendments for Multi-FamilyfTownhouse standards. Mr. Welty had very positive statements regarding the amendments. He stated the proposed requirements would push new development into more upscale products. He felt the City was making a positive move for the area. Commissioner Eggers matte the motion to approve Site Plan #97-24MSP with the condition the applicant submits a Storm Sewer Plan with filing data prior to City Council on July 6, 1997. The nation was seconded by Corssioner Zahn. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners Eggers, Zahn, Owens, Shuler, Young Nays: The motion carried. PLAMNG AND ZONING COW SSION NEE TING - PAGE NINE JULY 1, 1997 IX PUBIJC HEAFUNG - #PZ97-05 - UDC ANIENDMEW TO TOVff-IOUSES 1 .q..`i1-PAllf LY ORDINANCE Public input regarding amendments to the minimum standards of the Townhouse Dwelling District(R°3)and the Multiple-Farnily Dwe4ling Districts (R-4, R-5) of the Unified Development Code Bo Bass, Director of Planning & Development, gave a brief overview of the UDC Amendment to consider a recorr °iendation to the City Council regarding amendments to the minimum standards of the Townhouse Dwelling District (R-3, R-4, R-5)of the Unified Development Code, Chairman Young explained the rules and procedures governing a Public Nearing and opened the Public blearing, Mr. Bob VWty, RaWsAAtlty, Inc., was a proponent of the proposed amendments to the UDC. He stated he felt the new standards would produce more quality development in the City. He stated the only negative count he would have would be the square footage requirements of the apartments, He felt they needed to be lowered, but overall he was for the amendments. There being no other proponents or opponents, Chairman Young closed the Public Hearing. K RECOMMENDATION-UDC AMENDIV'ENT'TO'TO MHOUSES/IVULTI-FAIVILY ORDINANCE - #PZ-97-05 Consider recommendation regarding amendments to the rninimum standards of the Townhouse Dwelling District (R-3) and the Multi ple-Farraily ding Districts (R-4, R--5) of the Unified Development Code Comrnissioner Owens made the motion to recommend approval of#PZ-97-05 UDC An-endment to Townhouses/Multi-Farnily Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Coirssioner Shuler. Commissioner Shuler stated the amendments were restrictive, however, she felt the City could afford to wait for the higher end developments. Commissioner Eggers stated he felt the City- should wait for the best developments possible and the ordinance was a good. PINING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING R PAGE. TEN JULY 1, 1997 The vote was as follows: Ayes: Con-ry�issioners Eggers, Zahn, ins, Shuler, Young Nays: bone The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. f Chairman Ro ald.-Young `;. to c*fi lMf FSif3 0f97rm.P&