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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-18 AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION City of Euless Council Chambers - Building "B" 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039 May 19, 1999 5:30 P.M. --Pre-Commission Meeting (Conference Roam --Building "C") 7:00 P.P . ® Call to Order (Council Chambers- Building "En) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Commissioner Cans INVOCATION -r Commissioner McNeese APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of May 4, 1999 AGENDA ITEMS, ITEM 1 CONSIDERATION w LAND PLAN m 9"1-LP -- J.P.. HAL.FORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 711, TRACTS TCr AND 7C6 Consider the. request for a land plan of 9,74 acres of land out of the J.P. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, Tracts 7C and 7C6; located on the east side of the 700 Block of North_Industrial Boulevard, ITEM 2 RECOMMENDATION - SITE PLAN - 99-03-SP - DITTY HOUSE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 979, TRACT 2A3 Consider a recommendation for a site plan for a 18,329 square feet afficeAvarehouse building within the TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use) zoning district in the Kitty House Survey,Abstract 678, Tract 243;_located at 2406 West Euless Boulevard. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING_ - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT A 99-02-•PD - 511 SOUTH EULESS MAIN STREET Public input regarding.the request for a Planned Development for a professional office use, changing the zoning from R-1 dingle Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for Professional Office with R-1 standards) in the AJ Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, Tract 31, also known as 511 South Euless Main Street, Planning and Zoning,agenda -2- May 16, 1699 ITEM 4 RECOMMENDATION - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT A 9-02-PD - 511 SOUTH EULESS MAIN STREET Consider the recommendation regarding_the request for a Planned Development for a ,professional office use, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling-District)- into PIS (.Planned Development for Professional ire vAth R-1 standards) in the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, Tract 31, also known as 511 math Euless Main Street, ITEM 5 REPORTS ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT POSTED.THIS.14TH DAY OF MAY, 1999, AT 6.00 P.M. Cis .t a Individual Posting' Notice "YW P�W b aft fts pike m"f and-yamb,—a dadA 685-1$23.Reave4bkk i'7iMCdffbM WO be tt O&0 WSW YrM F'.FeC13, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 18, 1999 MINUTES The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by dice-Chairman George Zahn at 5:30 p.m, in the Building "C' Conference Room. Six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were in attendance. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Vice-Chairman Zahn called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7-00 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were six members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present and that Chairman Ron Young was absent. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Nancy Bright Chairman Ron Young Katherine Houk Robert McMillon Richard McNeese Billy Owens George Zahn Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Andrea Baxter, Assistant director of Public Works and Engineering Carol Griffith, Planning Services Manager Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary David Allen, Geographic Information Services Manager VISITORS PRESENT Betty Fuller Bob Madeja John Colby Buddy Bean Michael Stanley Georgia Bean Eric Tackett Elizabeth Blaney .John Freese PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Owens and the Invocation was given by Commissioner McNeese. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Owens moved to approve the minutes of May 4, 1999. Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice-Chairman Zahn, Commissioners Houk, McMillon, McNeese, Owens, Bright Days: bone The motion carried. PAN\1NO AND ZON€tiC C'0NVN,41tiSr()N PA(it. 2 411N1 FEES OF May 18. J ay>9 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CONSIDERATION - LAND PLAN °#99-01-LP — J.P. HALFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 711, TRACTS 7C AND 7C6 Consider the request for a land plan of 6.74 acres of land out of the J.P. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, Tracts 7C and 7C6; located on the east side of the 700 Block of North Industrial Boulevard. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and stated that a Lana Plan basically needs to prove three things: 1) Adequate access to the site 2) Adequate utilities for the site 3) An orderly and effective development of the land. Mr. Bass stated staff is very concerned about the proposed development and that the land could be more effectively used by either placing the facility back, re-orientating the facility, or adding another pad site. He stated that staff recommended denial. Vice-Chairman Zahn asked the applicant to come to the podium to answer questions. Applicant Eric Tackett; 2902 Carlisle Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, came to the podium. Commissioner McNeese asked Mr. Tackett if he had giver} any consideration to a different configuration of the site. Mr. Tackett answered he felt he only had to address the parking availability for the square footage being used and that he felt he was getting the highest and best use by showing parking which would meet the city codes. Commissioner McNeese asked staff if that parking was tied to the development on another lot. Mr. Bass answered that the parking shown could be jointly used by whatever lot. Mr. Tackett corroborated what Mr. Bass said. John Freese, 2902 Carlisle Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, stated he represented the purchaser of the proposed lot. Mr. Freese stated that the plan is to put in a laser operated car wash and that the site being purchased does not include the back 60 feet. He stated that the back 60 feet is the seller's responsibility concerning how he proposes to develop the land. Mr. Freese stated that if the City of Euless would not like to see this land paged as a parking lot, they would be happy to comply. He stated that the seller had wanted to put a land plan together that best uses the remaining 60 feet although 20 feet would be used as a fire lane. Commissioner McMillon stated he has some concerns about the back portion of land being isolated and ending up requiring maintenance activity. Mr. Freese asked Mr. Bass what serious concern 40 feet by 50 feet of parking lot is to the City and where that poses a threat to the City. Mr. Freese asked what the City wants in that piece of property. Mr. Bass stated that in the past Euless has accepted a lot of commercial developments even though their ground configuration was not necessarily good for the City. Mr.. Bass continued that S.H, 157 is under construction right now, which will tremendously increase the traffic pattern and volume; and that this land is too valuable to allow it to be developed piece meal. Mr. Bass also stated that the City has had problems with the undeveloped land behind Racetrac being a maintenance hassle. }'LA NN"NO r'ND Z..ONINCi CONIN,N1 Si<)N PAGE 3 NIII vL YESOF.fay; (I. Mr. Freese asked Mr. Bass if the City only wanted the applicant to develop the tract if he could bring the entire 6 acre tract into development all at once Mr. Bass answered no, and said that he understood this land would be developed piece meal but that the development should be in the City's best interest, done with the right approach and the best use of the land. Eric Tackett stated they feel this land plan is the best and highest use. Commissioner Hoek encouraged the applicant to develop the whale acreage at once and stated that she does not like a car wash right on the road. Jahn Freese stated they could not develop the whole tract all at once because they are waiting on the City of Euless to finish the read, Mr. Freese also stated they have owned this property since 1990 and that it has been vacant because they could not find one person to build on a two lane black top. Mr. Freese stated that spending one million dollars on a car wash with a nice brick building is a nice way to start the 6 acre development. Commissioner Houk stated that she is not in favor of a major street having a car wash facility. Commissioner Owens stated he did not understand the big difference of opinion between staff and the applicant. Eric Tackett answered that the main issue was the 56 by 46 tract. Commissioner Owens suggested to the applicant to withdraw the land plan application and get with the staff. Eric Tackett stated that he had the sales contract to install the car wash since September and that he had been in front of the Development Review Committee three different times trying to come up with a proper land plan for the 6 acres; he stated that he did riot understand where the problem, was since it was approved through DRC. He stated that for the first time he was hearing there was a problem with the back parking. Bo Bass stated that all this time since the first application was submitted, staff had been saying that they do not like the layout. Commissioner Owens stated he understood that there actually is a disagreement between staff and applicant. Commissioner Owens asked Mr. Bass why he thought that a denial by the Commission could get anything done faster. Mr. Bass answered that he presumed the applicant is still interested in developing the property; therefore he would come back and discuss it with staff or contact other potential buyers and re-design the site in a way that would be better for the public. Commissioner Owens asked if there was an easier way to get this land plan back or to send it to City Council. Mr. Sass stated there were two options: there is an appeal process and it could be tabled. Mr. Tackett stated for the record that he wants this lard plan to work and asked the Commission to tell him what to do with the 6 acres. Commissioner Zahn suggested to the applicant that he incorporate the back part into proposed lot 1. Mr. Tackett asked if the Commission wanted a fire lane in the back because it exists right row. Commissioner Zahn stated that the fire lane is not in the area that the Commissioners PLANNING i AND Z.ON Nt i t_1?1INESSION I'NOF, 4 MITIN, TES OIL Nluv I3. 1941 were talking about, but that they were talking about the vacant space that is on the east side of the property. Eric Tackett responded that they would be happy to do that. Bo Bass stated that had been discussed between staff and the applicant. Commissioner Owens made the motion to table Land Plan #99-01-LP for 30 days until June 15, 1999. Commissioner McMillan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners McMillon, Owens Nays: Vice-Chairman Zahn, Commissioners Bright, McNeese, Houk, The motion failed. Commissioner Houk made the motion to deny Land Plan #99-01-LP on the grounds that it proposes disorganized, unplanned, uncoordinated development that would negate the land use controls of the City of Euless. Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion. Commissioner Owens stated that there is a big cost on the City's part if this process had to start all over and denying it would cause that. Mr. Bass stated that if the Commission denied this Land Plan the applicant could make an appeal to City Council; and that the applicant would have the option, failing the appeal, to resubmit the Land Plan to staff. Mr. Bass stated that staff would seriously consider waiving some fees. The ,rote was as follows: Ayes: Vice-Chairman Zahn Commissioners Bright, McNeese, Houk, McMillan, Owens Nays: bone The motion carried. ITEM 2 RECOMMENDATION — SITE PLAN - 3#99-03-SP — KITTY HOUSE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 678, TRACT 2A3 Consider a recommendation for a site plan for a 18;329 square feet officelwarehouse building within the TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use) zoning district in the Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678, Tract 2A3; located at 2406 Vilest Euless Boulevard. Bo Bass. Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case and stated that staff recommended approval. Vice-Chairman Zahn asked the applicant to come forward. Bob Madeja, representing Classic Concepts, 2725-B Central Drive, Bedford, Texas, stated they are proposing to build approximately 15,600 square feet of warehouse and about 2,600 square feet of office. Mr. Madeja stated that the warehouse would be tilt wall concrete construction with embedded stone and the office building in front would be masonry. Commissioner McNeese asked the applicant what the tilt wall construction would look like. Mr, Madeja answered it would be embedded with large stones and explained the way a tilt wall is built. Commissioner McNeese asked what material the roof would be made of, Mr, Madeja answered metal. Commissioner McNeese asked where the detention pond would be, Mr. Madeja answered that all the drainage runs to the back and that it would be a grass retaining area leaking the water out through a pipe, Commissioner McNeese asked if the applicant was still trying to determine where the retaining wall would work best. Mr. Madeja answered it would be on the north end of the property. Commissioner McNeese then asked the property owner to tell the Commission about his business. Buddy Bean, 4004 Steeplechase, Colleyville, Texas, stated he has a business in Euless called R & G Mobile Home Supply. Mr. Bean stated they sell and distribute mobile home repair parts and that he and his wife have had their business in Euless for about 20 years. Mr. Bear; stated they are not looking for a short term project. Commissioner McNeese stated he was in favor of the development, and Commissioner Bright stated this development looked like a great asset to S.H. 10. Commissioner McMillon asked if a lighting plan had been submitted and agreed upon. Cllr. Bass answered that the lighting plan included in the packet meets the City code, and that an alternative lighting plan was submitted that afternoon and staff had tentatively determined that this plan also meets the code. Mr. Bass stated that if the Commission chose to recommend approval the Commissioners could approve the Site Plan with the lighting plan in the document or they could make approval contingent on City Council making the final selection. Commissioner McMillon asked if the lighting plan submitted today was the preference of the developer. Mr. Madeja stated that the first lighting plan submitted turned out to have so much light that it was overdone, and that he preferred the one submitted that afternoon. Commissioner McMillan asked if there would be any outside storage. Mr. Madeja answered no. Mr. Bears stated that he feels the lighting required is not necessary for his facility because it is not open at night or on weekends, and because the traffic created by his business is not very heavy. Mr. Bean stated meeting the City code required 15 light poles at the beginning but it was reduced to 6, which in his opinion is still too much lighting. Mr. Bean stated he did not know if this was the proper time to ask for a variance on the code. Vice-Chairman Zahn told him the City Council was the proper authority from which to request the variance. Commissioner Houk asked how the trucks would circulate and if there would be parking in the back for trucks. Mr. Bean answered that small trucks and cars would be able to park up front and that semi-trucks can drive to the back and load from the dock through the warehouse. He stated the semi-trucks would be on location 2-3 times a week. PII`+is sS OF NIx, IS,1999 Commissioner Owens stated he appreciates the cleanliness of the current business but that he was still concerned about the front appearance of the proposed building. Mr. Bean answered it would be a combination of brick and Austin stone. Commissioner McNeese asked the applicant how many employees he has. Mr. Bean answered 11. Commissioner McMillon made the motion to recommend approval of Site Plan #99-03 SP with the lighting plan submitted that afternoon. Commissioner Houk seconded the motion. Mr. Bass stated he would prefer the motion to include a statement that approval of the lighting plan was subject to review by City staff. Commissioner McMillon added that statement to his motion, and Commissioner Houk accepted the amended motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: dice-Chairman Zahn, Commissioners Houk, McMillon, McNeese, Owens, Bright Nays; None The motion carried. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING ® PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - #99-02-PD — 511 SOUTH EULESS MAIN STREET Public input regarding the request for a Planned Development for a professional office use, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for Professional Office with R-1 standards) in the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, Tract I, also known as 513 South Euless Main Street. Bo Bass. Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case and stated that this Planned Development is the first example for the City of Euless of an attempt at adaptive re-use. Mr. Bass stated that staff recommended approval. '`slice-Chairman Zahn opened the Public Hearing. John Colby; 1905 Central Dr., Bedford, Texas, representing Colby-Stanley Homes, stated that his lousiness is the renovation of old homes and also real estate rental. Mr, Colby stated that this home was built in 1935, so it is one year younger than the Fuller House. Mr. Colby described why he feels he has a proposal where everyone win& • Neighbors get rid of an eyesore; instead it would be an asset • City wins because it is a structure worthy of preservation • Owner wins by having an office and not renting anymore • Proposed PD zoning with R-1 standards is not very different that the existing zoning • Proposal is in the best interest of neighbors and the City, and it is the only way to salvage the property and keep the historical value • Traffic would be no more than what is now in the surrounding area * Parking would be on the side and surrounded by landscaping * The property would have no outside storage Betty Fuller; 505 Cullum Drive; Euless, Texas, stated that she is a proponent of this proposal, both as a member of the Euless Historic; preservation Committee and as a member of the family that owned this house for 119 years. Ms. Fuller read a letter from the Euless Historic Preservation Committee supporting the zoning request from Colby- Stanley Homes. Speaking as a member of the family, Ms. Fuller stated this land was purchased by a member of the Fuller family in 1884 and since Euless does not have a lot of history, it would behoove the City to preserve what it has. Elizabeth Blaney; 507 S. Main, Euless, Texas, stated she had some questions. Ms. Blaney asked what the ten items listed on the PD were. She stated she had heard that there might be plans to wider: S: Euless Main and that she was curious what this would do to the proposed Planned Development. Planning Services Manager Carol Griffith handed Ms_ Blaney a copy of the PD exhibit, and Vice Chairman Zahn suggested that she meet with engineering staff to discuss the potential widening of Main Street. Mice-Chairman Zahn closed the Public Hearing. ITEM 4 RECOMMENDATION — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - #99-02-PD ® 511 SOUTH EULESS MAIN STREET Consider the recommendation regarding the request for a Planned Development for a professional office else, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for Professional Office with R-1 standards) in the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, Tract 31, also known as 511 South Euless Main Street. Bo Sass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and stated that staff recommended approval. Commissioner McNeese stated that it is a shame that Euless has developed so fast and probably not enough thought was put into saving some of those old structures. He stated that he was vehemently opposed to this change in zoning, Commissioner Bright stated she believes in restoring the house but that she could not agree to put in an office. Commissioner McMillan stated that he is not opposed to this Planned Development (PD) and that he had gone to Arlington to see some of the businesses that were in old houses, and that he was not offended by then. Commissioner McMillon stated he would like to see the house restored because it would be an improvement to what it is now and that he could probably support this PD. Commissioner Houk stated that she knows it is very difficult to get anyone to come in and fix up an old house. Commissioner Houk stated that this property is surrounded on all sides by PD for multi-fancily, and that she felt it would be an asset for the neighborhood, therefore she would vote in favor of it. Commissioner Owens stated that he is not opposed to or in favor of this PD but would rather pass it on to City Council as a policy matter and tie it to the Historic preservation Committee to be in charge or to supervise the restoration, Commissioner Owens also stated the Commission has spent a lot of time zoning this city and this property could be vital in restoring the neighborhood. Commissioner Owens stated that he was concerned about all of the other homes along Main Street that the Commission has said cannot have businesses. Commissioner Owens stated he would have to abstain, Vice-Chairman Zahn asked Commissioner Owens if his thought was to give this PD request to the City Council without a recommendation. Commissioner Owens answered yes, Commissioner McMillon asked if the Commission could do that and Vice- Chairman Zahn answered no. Vice-Chairman Zahn mentioned that PD zoning runs with the land, and stated he had a concern about consistency and that the Commission would risk doing something that would be a detriment to the City if the zoning were changed from R-1 to a PD. Vice- Chairman Zahn stated he agreed with Commissioner Owens that this is an issue that the City Council needs to address and stated that as a Commission all they could do was to send forward a recommendation. Commissioner McNeese made the motion to recommend denial of Planned Development Case #99-02-PD. Commissioner Bright seconded the motion. Commissioner Owens asked Mr, Bass what options the Commission had procedurally. Mr. Bass answered that the Commission could recommend approval, recommend denial, or table the case. Commissioner McMillon stated that from his point of view tabling this case would serve no purpose, and because of the particular way the PD was presented he could vote either way. Commissioner Owens stated he supported the motion, The vote was as follows: Ayes:. Vice-Chairman Zahn, Commissioners McNeese, Owens, Bright Mays: Commissioners Houk, McMillon The motion carried, ITEM 5 REPORTS An. updated case status report was included in the packet. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There was no report. PLANNIN-6 AND ZONTNO COMMISSION PAGE-. M'NUTFS Of'May M !'-X.X? There be, no further business, Vice-Chairman Zahn adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Vice-Chaim n de 'Zahn ----- Date