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PLANNING AN-D ZONUNIG CONIMPS'SI ON
City of Ewess
CouncH Clew k s w Building "Btu
201 North Ec toy°Drive
Eulem,Texas 76039
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:30 o Pre-Commission Fleeting (Conference R T Building "C")
TOO a Call to Order(Council Chambers- Building "B")
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE®Commissioner Zahn
INVOCATION-Commissioner Bright
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Regular meeting of May 5, 1998
AGENDA ITEMS:
ITEM 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL. - LAND PLAN - #98-11-LP -- TERREL. JASPER
SURVEY, ABSTRACT#861, TRACTS 5A, 5A2, 5A3
Consider the request of AI Patel for a Land Plan to demonstrate the general
development scheme for 21.40 acres out of the Terrel Jasper Survey,
Abstract#861, Tree SA, bAZ and 5A3 bated on the south side of Airport
Freeway and 610 feet West of V ilshire Drive
ITEM PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO UDC #PZ-9M1 _ 61121
GATEWAY" DISTRICT ORDINANCE
Public input regarding the amendments to Chapter 84 "Unified
Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances by the addition of a new
Section creating the TX-121 121 Gateway" District
ITEM 3 RECOMMENDATION OF - AMENDMENTS TO UDC #PZs -01 -d6121
GATEWAY" DISTRICT ORDINANCE
Consider the recommendation regarding the amendments to Chapter 84
"Unified Development Cade" of the Code of Ordinances by the addition of
a new Section creating the TX-121 "121 GatewayR District
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING m ZONING CHANGE a 9 a29a2C - TX-121 `d121
GATEWAY"
' DISTRICT
John H. Havins Survey, Abstract 585, Tracts 1, 1 E1, 1 E1A, 1131, 1 E, 1 E2,
2, 3; Glade Road Southland, Block A. Lot 1; Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract
441, Tracts 2, 3, 3A, 3A1, 313, 3C, 4A1, 4A1 A, 4B, 4131, 4132, 4C, 5, 13, EA,
6A1, 613, 6131, 3131A, 5132; 1313133 & C RR Survey, Abstract 204, Tracts
1A3A, 413213, 4135, a, 513; Bryant Harrington Survey, Abstract 303, Tracts
2, 2B, 2C, 3, 313, 4, 4A, 413, 5, 513, 5131, SC; Levy Franklin Survey,
Abstract 513, Tracts 2E, 3, 313, 4, 4A, 4C, 41), 4E, 4E1, 41a, 41710 Mansions
by the Vineyards, Block A, Lot 1; Bear Crack Estates, Block 7, Lot 10; Alm
Ko Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1
ITEM 5 RECOMMENDATION OF m ZONING CHANGE W 98-29=ZC - TX-121
11121 GATEWAY" DISTRICT
John H. Havins Surrey, Abstract 655, Tracts 1, 1E1, 1E1A, 1131, 1E, 1E2,
2, 3; Glade Road Southland, Block A, Lot 1; Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract
441, Tracts 2, 3, 3A, 3A1, 313, 3'C, 4A1, 4A1 A, 413, 413 1, 4132, 4C9 «A°', 5, 9A,
6A1, 613, 6131, 9131& 6132; 131313 & C RR Survey, Abstract 204, Tracts
1A3A, 413213, 4135, 5, 513; Bryant Harrington Survey, Abstract 808, Tracts
2, 213, 2C, 3, 313, 4, 4A, 413, 5, 513, 5B1, 5C, Levy Franklin Survey,
Abstract 513, Tracts 2E, 3, 313, 4, 4A, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4E1, 41', 4F1; Mansions
by the Vineyards, Block A, Lot 1; Bear Creek Estates, Block 7, Lot 10; Al-
Ko Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 19, 1998
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 Building "C" Conference Room.
Seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS
- COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
Chairman Young called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:06
p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were seven members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission present.
MEMBERS & STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Ronald Young
Nancy Bright
Billy Owens
Joy Shuler
George Zahn
Keith Eggers
Robert McMillon
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development
Paul Weneskie, City Attorney
Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer
Carol Griffith, City Planner
Donna Brown, Office Technician
Charlie Miller, Council Member
Katie Edwards, Council Member
Carl Tyson, Council Member
Michael Logan, Fire Marshal
VISITORS PRESENT
Mark Moore Ray Howell
Bahlin Jones David Hiles
Al Rogers Doug Rouls
Lou Monti Mary Lea Hoel
Wiley Hokett Michael J. Grove
Sam Harrington Cheryl Anderson
John Baze Warren Hinkley
Kenneth Mitchell Stacia Hutson
Glen Hinckley Bob Hyde
Leslie Taylor Michael Coker
Ray Bunch
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PLEDGE DE ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given
by Commissioner Zahn and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Eggers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Owens moved to approve the minutes of the Planning and honing
Commission meeting for May 5, 1998, with the following correction to item 6 on page 7,
which stated "the motion carried unanimously" but should have said "the motion
carried". Commissioner Shuler seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ryes: Commissioners Bright, Eggers, McMillon, Owens, Shuler, Young, Zahn,
Nays, Gone
Absent: gone
The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Young explained Public Hearing procedures.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 'I CONSIDER APPROVAL -µ LAND PLAN - #98-11-LP — TERREL JASPER
SURVEY, ABSTRACT#861, TRACTS 5A, SA2, 5A3
Consider the request of Al Patel for a Land Plan to demonstrate the general
development scheme for 21.40 acres out of the Terrel Jasper Survey,
Abstract#861, Tracts 5A, 5A2, and 5A3 located on the south side of airport
Freeway and 610 feet West of Wilshire Drive
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case. He
stated that the Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval.
Chairman Young asked Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer, if the conceptual plan satisfied
all the requirements for public utilities, service access and storm drainage. Mr.
Kruckemeyer answered yes.
Chairman Young asked the representative of the applicant to come to the podium and
give his name.
Bryan Klein, Hoover/Klein Group of Euless, 1361 W Euless Blvd., Suite 111 stated he
was representing Mr. Al Patel for the Land Plan under consideration. He stated he was
available to answer any questions.
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Commissioner Owens stated he would be looking verb close at the drainage into the
retention pond, and he also expressed his desire that more trees be saved.
Chairman Young asked Paul Kruckerneyer to keep the Planning and Zoning Commission
posted on the status of the engineering plans.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Land Plan #98-11-1_P as presented.
Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Young, Bright, Shuler, Owens, Zahn; Eggers, McMillon
Nays: None
Absent: None
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING — AMENDMENTS TO UDC #PZ-98-01 — "121
GATEWAY" DISTRICT ORDINANCE
Public input regarding the amendments to Chapter 84 "Unified
Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances by the addition of a new
Section creating the TX-'121 "l 21 Gateway" District
Bo Sass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the
proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code.
Chairman Young stated this case was tabled at the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on February 3, 1998. Commissioner Zahn made the motion to remove from
the table case #PZ-98-01. Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Young, Bright, Shuler, Zahn, Eggers, McMillon
Nays: None
Abstained: Commissioner Owens
The motion carried.
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, spoke as a representative for the City
as applicant in the case. He gave a brief description of the case, and stated that
traditional zoning has served well for years in other parts of the city. He stated that the
S. H. 121 area has tremendous potential, and that a custom district is proposed for it.
He stated that Euless Property Investors/Owners Cooperative, or"EPIC` had worked
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together at the City Council's and Planning and Zoning Commission's request for seven
meetings to create the standards and uses for this district. He stated that the ordinance
mimics existing zoning ordinances where appropriate, but with greater flexibility in land
uses and additional design standards. Mr. Bass then described the concept of
proximity slope and setbacks from residential properties.
Michael Coker, 6350 LBJ Freeway, Suite 257, Dallas, stated that he represented a
coalition of property owners [Euless Property Investors/Owners Cooperative, or "EPIC"]
within the 121 Gateway District. Mr Coker stated that the agreement between city staff
and property owners is as close as he's ever seen in such a project. He stated that the
121 Gateway District land area is truly the gateway to Euless, and is a diamond in the
rough.
Mr. Coker presented EPIC's three goals:
A. Preserve Property Rights
1. Existing Uses:
• Multi-Family (259 units)
• Industrial and Automotive
• Ranching and Crop Production
2. Existing Rights:
• Commercial
• Multi-Family (620 Potential Units)
• Industrial
• Automotive
B. Improve Competitive Position of the "121 Gateway" compared to Bedford,
Grapevine, and S. H. 360 in Euless:
1. High Quality Development Standards
• Landscape and Screening
• access and Circulation Design
• Signage Standards
• Lighting
• Parking Lot Design
• Fagade Treatment Requirements
• Shared Parking Options
• Tower Spacing Requirements
2. Creative Development Options
• F.A.R. (Floor Area Ratio)
• TDR's (Transfer of Development Rights)
• Protect Adjacent Residential while allowing Increased Height with RPS
(Residential Proximity Slope)
• Encourage Flexible Zoning for Mixed Use
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C. Create Value
1. City/Property Owner Partnership and Investment
• Be Developer "Friendly„
• Commitment to High Quality Development
2. Market the "121 Gateway" District
• Exploit the Gataeway's Unique Location
• Allow Market Flexibility
• Provide a Mix of Uses
• Increase Property Values and Ad Valorem Tax Revenues
• Increase Options for Sales Tax Revenues
3. Create a New Urban Environment that:
• Captures the Best: Elements of Las Colinas Urban Center,
• The Mixed Use Elements of Addison
• The Quality Standards of Legacy Park, and
• The Aura of Valley Ranch
Mr. Coker also described what the property owners perceive to be potential hindrances
to Gateway District development:
Poor Access to S. H. 121, and Pour Arterial and Collector Circulation
Topography
• T.U. Electric Easement
Limited Land Use Options
• Political Process and Over Regulation
Lack of Capital Investment by City and Property Owners
• Market Folds Negative Attitude to Development Opportunity
Mr. Coker then handed out a Use Matrix and Development Standards Matrix, and
discussed each item on which staff and property owners differ. He stated that he
believes Specific Use Permits are not appropriate for every use in a development code,
since the SUP approval process is a political process. He stated he would prefer that
development standards be the controlling factor. He stated that Multi-Family and Call
Centers were the two biggest divergences of opinion between staff and property
owners, and stated that he believed this area could support four or five Multi-Family
projects. However, he proposed that a compromise could be to allow 25% of this land
area to be developed as Multi-Family, at eighteen units per acre, with twenty units per
building. He stated that he could write provisions for the District specifically allowing no
more than four projects of 400 units each. He also recommended a 75 feet setback
between Multi-Family and ton-Residential uses, and 50 feet between Multi-Family and
other Residential. Mr. Coker recommended that only 30% of the garages be required to
be attached to the unit they serve, with the remaining garages required to be within 150
feet of the unit they serve.
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Mr. Coker then described strategies for overcoming the potential hindrances to
Gateway District development:
• Improve Access
- To SH 121
- Amend Thoroughfare Plan to include Better solutions for this District
• Capitalize on Easement Right of Way
• Provide Flexible Mixed Use Zoning
• Reduce Regulation to Development by simplifying City Requirements
• Pre-service Infrastructure as Catalyst for Development
• Implement Developer Participation Programs to Initiate Development
• Permit Transitional Uses from single f=amily to Multi-Family, Office,
Commercial, Hotel/Motel, and Retail
Mr. Coker stated in conclusion that the property owners have worked diligently with city
staff to present a vision for the future of the 121 Gateway District. He asked the
Planning and Zoning Commission to support the EPIC property owners proposals.
Chairman Young called for a recess until 9:00 p.m.
Chairman Young continued the Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m.
Ray Bunch, 507 Anthony Drive, stated he was concerned about what was going to
happen behind his property. He suggested parks be considered within the
development. He asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to listen to the people
who live near there.
Lou Monti, 510 Aurora Drive, stated one of the things he loves about the area is the
trees. He asked to consider keeping single family residential for the Baze property.
Cheryl Anderson, 2805 Roxboro Road, stated she did not want a hotel or a restaurant
in her backyard, she stated she wishes the Planning and Zoning Commission would
keep the area vacant.
Glen Hinckley, 12201 Merit Drive; Dallas, stated he was speaking as an individual
property owner. He stated if Multi Family Use was not approved, it would hurt
tremendously. He stated that he did not want the Commission to deny Multi Family
Use, but he could accept a specific Use Permit. He stated they could not develop this
property as single Family. He asked the Commission to consider letting develop this
property as proposed Multi Family restricted to a lower density.
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Mark Moore, 2401 Baze Road, stated he was proud of the neighborhood and if Multi
Family was allowed, it would hurt the value of his property. He stated City's original
plan to make Baze and Smith properties a single family neighborhood was the right
plan.
Leslie Taylor, 510 Anthony Drive, stated he chose his home because it was surrounded
by single family residential zoning. He also stated the Commission was opening the
door for whatever use in this zoning district request. He stated he was particularly
against Multi Family use and would like to see the park expanded.
Kenneth Mitchell, 3839 Shady dill, Dallas; a representative for the Baze family, stated
the Baze family was interested primarily in a mirror image of the single family adjoining
their property. He stated the creep had been considered an amenity, and that the City's
master plan called for a green belt there. He stated that they might ask for a variance
on the City's creep development standards in order to leave the creek without concrete,
He also stated they want a coherent and rational plan for this area. He said the
problem with the Baze property was that it had R-1 zoning that was not flexible, that it
was a temporary bolding zoning, and that they thought there should be a diversity of
uses as a transition from the single family property to the lard adjacent to State
Highway 121.
Michael Grove, 26121 Tallow Drive, stated that as a homeowner with a family he did not
want to leave the area; and that he preferred single family zoning.
Chairman Young closed the Public Nearing.
ITEM 3 RECOMMENDATION OF - AMENDMENTS TO UDC #PZ-98-01 —"121
GATEWAY" DISTRICT ORDINANCE
Consider the recommendation regarding the amendments to Chapter 84
"Unified Development Code"' of the Code of Ordinances by the addition of
a new Section creating the TX-121 "121 Gateway" District
Chairman Young introduced Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney, and asked him to explain
the rule of the Planning and Zoning Commission, in relation to the City Council,
Pahl Wieneskie stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is designed to be the
first appointed body to examine any change in zoning regulations in the book or zoning
on the ground. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission would have a Public
Hearing on what actual parcels of property on the ground would be in this new district.
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He stated the function of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to study new ideas
and make a recommendation to the City Council as to what the Planning and Zoning
Commission thinks would be best for the city. Then City Council considers the
recommendation and decides what to do, The Council does not have to follow the
recommendation being the final authority, but they Gould take all, part or none at the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that the people
elected to City Council were the ones who would have final say, on whether this new
district would be created, the uses permitted in that district, which uses were permitted
as a matter of right, and which uses would require a Specific Use Permit, what design
standards would be put in place to protect existing Property Owners, and what kind of
development the City Council thought best for the city, The City Council also has the
final authority to decide what pieces of ground on the map would be included in the new
district, and therefore subject to the new standards. He stated State Law requires
Public Hearings be held in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission so that the
input they get from the Property Owners, adjoining Property Owners, and anyone else,
can be included in a recommendation and forwarded to the City Council. He stated the
City Council was not required to have a Public Hearing; however they would discuss
and vote on these matters at a Public Meeting.
Commissioner Zahn stated he appreciated Mr. Cotter's presentation and the effort from
the landowners in putting together a comparison, He stated he believed that there were
ample areas for apartments in the City already, and that considering the concerns
expressed by Staff, Call Centers should be allowed only with a Specific Use Permit, He
stated that he was inclined to support the Ordinance as it was in their packet.
Commissioner Eggers stated that he had heard concerns about why this area had not
developed to which he disagreed strongly. He stated that terrible access on S. H. 121
in Grapevine had not stopped development there. He stated that concerning Multi
Family, it seemed the City would get nowhere "lowering the standards but raising the
bar", to him, lowering the number of garages required would lower the standards. He
stated that lack of streets and too many owners, were reasons why this property as a
whole has not been developed. Commissioner Eggers stated that he tended to support
the proposal in their packet. He stated that he did not favor either 80' or 1000' for
separation of driveways, and that perhaps it should be decided for each development or
at the discretion of the City Engineer.
Chairman Young stated he thought this case had come a long way since February. He
stated he appreciated the Property Owners getting together and working with Staff.
Regarding the uses, he stated right now no zoning district in the Unified Development
Code permits churches by right, only by Specific Use Permit, and he did not see a
reason to change. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to retain the
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Specific Use Permit for "Drinking Establishments". He stated that several thousand
units of Multi Family had been built in the City of Euless in the past year, and he was
not sure he wanted to see that use allowed by right in a zoning district. He stated he
was pleased with the efforts of the EPIC Group and Staff in working together to develop
standards. He said he agreed with Commissioner Zahn that the standards presented in
their packet, should be the Commission's recommendation to City Council.
Commissioner Bright stated she sympathized with the adjacent property owners, but
also felt it was time for that land to develop. She stated that she did not think
apartments in this area would be a goad idea, and that she did not want townhouses
because townhouses look a lot like apartments. She stated she could support the
proposal as it was in their packet.
Commissioner McMillon stated that most of his concerns had already been addressed.
He stated he wanted to reinforce the statement that the process allowing citizen input
and allowing time to review was very important to the city, and that everything possible
should be done to protect the open forum. He congratulated staff and landowners for
their efforts to work together over a long period of time. He stated he categorized the
differences as being fairly minor, and that he agreed with City Staff that Specific Use
Permits were needed. He also agreed with Commissioner Bright that the east side of
the city was developed with apartments due to the proximity to the airport. He stated
there seemed to be a tendency for mixed zoning in communities now which appeared
to work well. Commissioner McMillon stated there was a very complimentary article in
the Star Telegram about the City of Euless having some of the higher standards in the
county for apartments.
Commissioner Shuler stated that she agreed for the most part with the Specific Use
Permits by Staff:and mentioned furniture reupholstering and repair as a specific example.
She also stated that Call Centers should require a Specific Use Permit, Commissioner
Shuler stated there were problems with the 1000' driveway separation, such as who
would develop first, and that she would prefer this issue to rely on the discretion of the
City Engineer. She stated Mr. Mitchell summarized her feelings toward the adjacent
homeowners: she really loves trees, but no one could be asked to keep trees and cows
on their land to their detriment.
Commissioner Owens stated that to try to digest everything EPIC had presented was
impossible, but he did not think uses were the issue. He stated the main issue was
democracy in action. Commissioner Owens stated City Council decided to slow down the
process by listening to homeowners and property owners. He also stated he did not
support all of Staffs recommendations, nor could he say he was for the homeowners, nor
could he say he was for the developers, but he knew a long road had been traveled
towards consensus. He stated a district was needed. He stated he was strongly against
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Multi Family until three or four people talked. He stated he was not sure of high rise
apartments along a major intersection, unless some restaurants were put in too, and he
thought drive-ins and Texaco Stations along S. H. 121 would be appealing to residents in
the area. He stated he wanted to see R-1 in the area, but that he did not have enough
information. Commissioner Owens stated that he thought there were three or four areas
that could be taken out and pass this District Ordinance tonight. He stated in conclusion
that he could not make a decision. He stated he wanted to see more work done, and to
see actual plans of what Mr. Hinckley could do with his property.
Commissioner Zahn stated that the situation would have been more clear if the
Commissioners had this information from EPIC in their packet, and they would have been
able to compare the two and find the differences in order to make a recommendation.
Commissioner Eggers stated concerns about the minimum front yard setback. He said
the EPIC Group made excellent points, but that he also felt City Staff had made good
recommendations as well. He stated he is personally against apartments, and he thought
the City made a mistake when they allowed the first one (the Mansions). He stated he
was willing to pass this Ordinance as presented in their packet.
Commissioner Bright stated what she understood was that drive-in banks, or drive-in
restaurants were allowed but they must have a Specific Use Permit. She also stated that
City Council would have a chance to approve or deny the request.
Commissioner McMillon stated there would be three weeks for the EPIC Group and City
Staff to have dialogues, and City Council would have three weeks to digest the
information.
Commissioner Owens stated he wanted the motion to say it was from the Planning and
Zoning Commission NOT from the city staff, and make sure it was clear the
Commissioners were not backing what Staff had recommended in pre-session.
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to recommend to City Council to approve UDC
Amendment #PZ-98-01 —121 Gateway" District Ordinance which was included in their
packet, and to make it clear that it was the Commissioners' recommendation because
they had concurred and accepted it as presented. He also recommended that any
substantial change in a recommendation going to City Council come back to the
Commissioners. He stated "in other words, when we leave here tonight this is what
goes to Council". He explained "this" was "Ordinance No. 1310".
Commissioner Shuler clarified that Commissioner Zahn was referring to the Ordinance
in their packet not the corrected copy,
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Commissioner Zahn stated he meant exactly what was in the packet,
Mr. Bass asked for a clarification on whether Staff could recommend to Council
anything other than the Commission's recommendation.
Commissioner Zahn stated that Staff could make their own recommendation apart from
the Commission's recommendation.
Commissioner Bright seconded the motion.
Commissioner Eggers asked if the UDC Amendment #PZ-98-01 -121 Gateway"
District Ordinance was passed and approved by City Council, Would the Mansions by
the Vineyards become an existing, non-conforming use.
Mr. Bass explained that the Mansions would become a legally, existing non-conforming
use but that Staff would recommend removing those properties from the district as part
of Agenda Item #4.
Commissioner Owens asked if what was in their packet allowed apartments.
Commissioner Zahn answered no.
The vote was as follows,
Ayes: Commissioners Young, Bright, Shuler, Zahn, Eggers, McMillon, Owens
Nays: None
The motion carried unanimously,
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CHANGE - #98429-ZC - TX-121 "121
GATEWAY" DISTRICT
John H. Havins Survey, Abstract 685, Tracts 1, 1 E1, 1 ElA, 1 D1, 1 E, 1 E2,
2, 3; Glade Road Southland, Block A, Lot 1; Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract
441, Tracts 2, 3, 3A, 3AI, 313, 3C: 4A1, 4A1A, 413, 4131, 4132, 4C, 51 6, 6A,
6A1, 613, 6131, 6131A, 6132; BBB & C RR Survey, Abstract 204, Tracts
1A3A, 413213, 4135, 5, 5D1- Bryant Harrington Survey, Abstract 808, Tracts
2, 2B, 2C, 3, 3B, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 513, 5131, 5C; Levy Franklin Survey,
Abstract 513, Tracts 2E, 3, 3B, 4, 4A, 4C, 413, 4E, 4E1, 4F, 4F1; Mansions
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by the Vineyards, Block A, Lot 1; Bear Creek Estates., Block 7, Lot 10, Al-
Ko Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1
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Bo Bass, Director of Punning and Development, gave a brief description of the
proposed zoning change, and stated Staff was asking for three little changes:
1 Parcel 61 was included due to a mapping error. This parcel is Bear Creek
Estates Black 7, Lot 10.
2)
3)
4) A Site Plan was recently reviewed and approved for Parcel 2, Made Road
Southland Addition Bloch A Lot 1. He explained that a brand new facility was
currently under construction, and that if this district was superimposed,
Southland Corporation's building would be legally existing non-conforming. He
stated the problem was that it could then be difficult for Southland to receive
financing or re-financing. He requested that the Commission remove Parcel 2.
5) Mr. Bass also suggested that Parcel 57 Mansions by the Vineyards, Block A, Lot
1, be selected out. He stated if the ordinance was approved in the format the
Commission was recommending to Council, Multi Family would not be permitted
which would make the Mansions by the Vineyard Apartments a legally existing,
non-conforming structure and use.
Chairman Young opened the Public Hearing.
Ray Howell, 1016 Overhill Street, Bedford, stated he is a trustee and owner of a tract
north of Cheek Sparger Road. He stated his property is an ideal commercial piece of
property and not R-1 as shown on our map. He stated he wanted to be exempt from
the zoning change.
David Hiles, representing the Mansions by the Vineyard, 2400 N S. H. 121, stated they
strongly supported the re-zoning effort, as bang as the Mansions by the Vineyard was
selected out of the district and remained Multi Family. He stated this property received
a Certificate of Occupancy just three months ago, and if the Multi Family zoning was
removed, they would be a non-conforming use, which would reduce their property
value. He said they had worked closely with Staff to meet requirements of the
Development review Committee, and certain aspects of their project were used in the
recently revisions of the Multi Family district standards.
Al Rogers, representing the Southland Corporation, 2711 N Haskell Avenue, Dallas, TX
75204, stated his corporation purchased the 40,000 square foot parcel on the
southwest corner of &K 121 and Glade Road in 1085, but development was put on
hold until about a year ago. He stated that construction was out to bid now, and their
hope was the Planning and Zoning Commission would accept the Staff's
recommendation to exclude this parcel from the zoning change,
Mark Moore, 2401 Baze, requested his property be removed from the zoning change,
as well as the Smith's property. He stated these properties were too far from S.H. 121
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to be considered Gateway District. He stated he would prefer single family hordes in
that area. He stated that about four months ago the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended to Council that the Smith property be rezoned to single family, but was
overruled by City Council. He stated he did not want apartments or commercial in that
area.
Ken Mitchell, 3839 Shady Hill, Dallas, stated that it would be a mistake to exclude the
Baze property, and that their inclusion in the 121 Gateway District will allow there to
work with the other property owners for a rational land use plan.
Chairman Young closed the Public Hearing.
ITEM 5 RECOMMENDATION OF A ZONING CHANGE A #98-294ZC - TX-121
"121 GATEWAY" DISTRICT
John H. Havins Survey, Abstract 685, Tracts 1, 1 E 1, 1 E 1 A, 1 D1, 1 E, 1 E2,
2, 3; Glade Road Southland, Block A, Lot 1; Jesse boss Survey, Abstract
441, Tracts 2, 3, 3A, 3A1, 3B, 3C, 4A1, 4A1A, 4B, 4131, 4132, 4C, 5., 6, 6A,
6A1, 6B, 6131, 6B1A, 6B2; BBB & C RR Survey, Abstract 204, Tracts
1A3A, 4B2B, 4136, 5, 5D, Bryant Harrington Survey, Abstract 606, Tracts
2, 213, 2C, 3, 3B, 4, 4A, 413, 5, 5B, 5B1, 5C; Levy Franklin Survey,
Abstract 513, Tracts 2E, 3, 313, 4, 4A, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4E1, 4F, 4171, Mansions
by the Vineyards, Block. A. Lot 1; Bear Creek Estates, Block 7, Lot 10; Al-
Ko Southwest Addition, Block A, Lot 1
Commissioner Eggers, Chairman Young, and Commissioner Bright stated they agreed
with the three recommended exclusions from the zoning change.
Commissioner McMillon had no comments.
Commissioner Shuler stated she did not believe the Planning and Zoning Commission
should eliminate the Smith and Ba,ze properties, but that she could go either way on
this, She stated she was in favor of leaving the three discussed items as they were.
Commissioner Owens stated he agreed with the three exceptions, but asked where do
we stop with exceptions, that it was not fair to citizens. He stated that if we do that to
the Mansions by the Vineyard, we are doing it to the other folks.
Commissioner Zahn stated the Planning and Zoning Commission could send the packet
to Council as presented. He made the motion to approve the recommendation for#98-
29-ZC excluding the Parcel 57, Mansions by the 'vineyard Block A, Lot 1; Parcel 2
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Southland Corporation Block A, Lot 1; and parcel 61, Bear Creek Estates Block 7, Lot
10.
Commissioner Eggers seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Young, Bright, Shuler, Zahn, Eggers, McMillon, Owens
Nays- Done
The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6 REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman Young adjourned the meeting at 10.42 p.m.
Chairman Ron Ad oun Date
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