HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21 AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
City of Euless
Council Chambers — Building "B"
201 N. Ector Drive, Euless; Texas 76039
September 21, 1999
5:30 P,M. — Pre-Commission Meeting (Conference Room — Building "C")
7:00 P.M. — Call to Order (Council Chambers — Building "B')
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Commissioner McNeese
INVOCATION — Commissioner Houk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Regular meeting of August 17, 1999
AGENDA ITEMS.
ITEM 1 CASE #99-08-PD - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development,
changing the zoning of 21.3 acres located in the Flight Instrument
Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 with adjoining street right of way, (recently
disannexed from the City of Foil !North, Texas) from R-1 (Single Family
Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for an Indoor
and Outdoor Public Recreational Facility based on C-2 Community
Business District zoning). The City of Euless has proposed annexing this
property, on which site a City owned ice hockey arena may be built. This
property is bounded on the north and west by South Pipeline Road and is
approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157.
ITEM 2 CASE #99-06-PD - RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned
Development, changing the zoning of 21.3 acres located in the Flight
Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 with adjoining street right of way,
(recently disannexed from the City of Fort Worth, Texas) from R-1 (Single
Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned Development for an
Indoor and Outdoor Public Recreational Facility based or, C-2 Community
.Business District zoning). The City of Euless has proposed annexing this
property, on which site a City owned ice hockey arena may be built. This
property is bounder( on the north and west by South Pipeline Road and is
approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157.
Plann:ny&Zoninz,Conamission Agenda September 21, 1999
ITEM 3 CASE #99-14-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for 6.17
acres located in the Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, recently
disannexed from the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for a Publicly Owned
Recreational Site with Limited Alcohol Sales and Consumption in Planned
Development zoning (Planned Development for an Indoor and Outdoor
Public Recreational Facility based on C-2 Community Business District
zoning). The City of Euless has proposed annexing this property, on which
site a City owned ice hockey arena may be built. This property is bounded
on the north and west by South Pipeline Road and is approximately 1,600
feet west F.M. 157.
ITEM 4 CASE #99-14-SUP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Specific Use
Permit for 6.17 acres located in the Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot
1, recently disannexed from the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for a Publicly
Owned Recreational Site with Limited Alcohol Sales and Consumption in
Planned Development zoning (Planned Development for an Indoor and
Outdoor Public Recreational Facility based on C-2 Community Business
District zoning). The C: of Euless has proposed annexing this property,
on which site a City owned ice hockey arena may be built. This property
is bounded on the north and west by South Pipeline Road and is
approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157,
ITEM 5 CASE #99-06-PD — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development
changing the zoning of S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and
the R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 512., Tract 2. This request is for changing
the zoning from CUD 678 (Community Unit Development for Multi-family
at various densities and Community Business District) and CUD 754
(Community Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business District, C-
2 Community Business District, Multi-family at various densities, and 1-1
Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development for multi-family
based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low Density Dwelling District), This
property is located at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and
Hill Trail Drive.
Planning&Zoning Cornmission .".genda Q September 21, 1999
ITEM 6 CASE #99-06-PD — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned
Development changing the zoning of S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512,
Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 512, Tract 2. This request
is for changing the zoning from CUD 678 (Community Unit Development
for Multi-family at various densities and Community Business District) and
CUD 754 (Community Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business
District, C-2 Community Business District, Multi-family at various densities,
and 1-1 Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development for multi-
family based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low Density Dwelling District), This
property is located at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and
Hill Trail Drive.
ITEM 7 CASE #99-09-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for S.
Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey,
Abstract 512, Tract 2 for a multi-family residential development in Planned
Development zoning (Planned Development for multi-family based on R-3
Multiple-Family Low Density Dwelling District). This property is located at
the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive,
ITEM 8 CASE #99-09-SUP ® RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit
for S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey,
Abstract 512, Tract, 2 for a multi-family residential development in Planned
Development zoning (Planned Development for multi-family based on R-3
Multiple-Family Low Density Dwelling District).. This property is located at
the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive.
ITEM 9 CASE #99-09-SP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for a
multi-family complex proposed to be located in the S. Tucker Survey,
Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 512, Tract
2, at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive.
Plaming& Zoning Commission Anada S,-Dternber 21. 1999
ITEM 10 CASE #99-07-PD — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development
changing the zoning of Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, from CUD
754 (Community Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business
District, C-2 Community Business District, Multi-family at various densities,
and 1-1 Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development for multi-
family based on R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling District)-
This property is located south of Ash Lane on the east side of Bear Creek
Parkway.
ITEM 11 CASE #99-07-PD — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned
Development changing the zoning of Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot
2, from CUD 754 (Community Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood
Business District, C-2 Community Business District, Multi-family at various
densities, and 1-1 Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development
for multi-family based on R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling
District). This property is located south of Ash Lane on the east, side of
Bear Creek Parkway.
ITEM 12 CASE #99-12-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for
Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, for a multi-family residential
development in Planned Development zoning (Planned Development for
multi family based on R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling
District). This property is located south of Ash Lane on the east side of
Bear Creek Parkway.
ITEM 13 CASE #99-12-SUP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit
for Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, for a multi-family residential
development in Planned Development zoning (Planned Development for
multi-family based on R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling
District). This property is located south of Ash Lane on the east side of
Bear Creek Parkway,
'1annin 4&Zon;t:g Com-mission Agenda 5 September?1. 1999
ITEM 14 CASE #99-15-SP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for
Phase 11 of an existing multi-family complex (Sandstone Apartments).
This property is located in the Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11. Lot 2:
south of Ash Lane on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway.
ITEM 15 CASE #99-03-LP — CONSIDERATION OF A LAND PLAN
Consider a request for a Land Plan of 21.4 acres located in the Terrell
Jasper Survey, Abstract Igo. 861, Tracts 5A, 5A2, 5A2A, and 5A3 in the
1766 block of S. H, 183 ( 'Jest Airport Freeway) on the south side of the
freeway.
ITEM 16 CASE #99-10-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for
portions of Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861, Tract 5A2A and Tract
5A2, for an automotive general repair and automotive paint and body
repair business in Planned Development zoning (Planned Development
based on C-2 Community Business District zoning, with private drives
allowed by right). This property is located in the 1760 block of S. H. 183
(West Airport Freeway) on the south side of the freeway.
ITEM 17 CASE #99-10-SUP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit
for portions of Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861, Tract 5A2A and
Tract 5A2, for an automotive general repair and automotive paint and
body repair business in Planned Development zoning (Planned
Development based on C-2 Community Business District zoning, with
private drives allowed by right). This property is located in the 1700 block
of S. H. 183 (West Airport Freeway) on the south side of the freeway.
ITEM 18 CASE #99-10-SP ® RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for an
automotive general repair and automotive paint and body repair business
proposed to be located on portions of Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No.
861, Tract 5A2A and Tract 5A2, in the 1700 block of S. H. 183 (West
Airport Freeway) on the south side of the freeway.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 21, 1999
MINUTES
The Pre-Commission meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Commissioner Zahn at 5:30 p.m. in the Building "C' Conference Room. Five members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission were in aftendance.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS --
COUNCIL. CHAMBERS
Commissioner Zahn called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. for
the consideration of scheduled items. He stated there were 5 members of the Planning and
Zoning Commission present and that Commissioner Bright was absent.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Katherine Houk Nancy Bright
Richard McNeese
George Zahn
Billy Owens
Robert McMiilon
Cara Tyson; City Council Member
Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development
Carol Griffith, Planning Services Manager
Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary
Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development
Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works and City Engineer
Gary Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer
Michael Logan, Fire Marshal
VISITORS PRESENT
Helen Humphrey Patricia Rubeck
Billy R. Humphrey Mary Kusi
Bob Welty Pam Froelich
Daniel Lim Stacy Smith
Mark Welty Eric Wilhite
Scott Elfstrorn Donna Hooker
Nancy Hart Thomas L. Hoover
Patricia A. King Bryan D. Klein
At Patel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Commissioner McNeese and the Invocation was given by Commissioner Houk.
Commissioner Zahn stated that City COUncil has accepted the resignation of Planning and
Zoning Commission Chairman Ron Young and that he is the Vice-Chairman. He opened the
floor for a nomination for Temporary Chairman for this meeting. Commissioner Owens moved
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to appoint Robert McMillon to serve as Temporary Chairman until the next election of officers,
Comrnissioner McNeese seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, McNeese., Owens, McMillon, Houk.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Acting Chairman McMillon stated the rules for a Public Hearing.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM I CASE #99-08-PD — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development, changing the
zoning of 21.3 acres located in the Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot I with
adjoining street right of way, (recently disannexed from the City of Fort '01orth,
Texas) from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD (Planned
Development for an Indoor and Outdoor Public Recreational Facility based on C-2
Community Business District zoning). The City of Euless has proposed annexing
this property, on which site a City owned ice hockey arena may be buift. This
property is bounded on the north and west by South Pipeline Road and is
approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157,
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and stated that the City of
Fort 'Worth had disannexed 21.3 acres from its corporate limits, making it possible for the City of
Euless to annex it into our corporate limits. He stated that the City Council would be annexing this
land officially on October 12, 1999 as well as changing the zoning. He stated that the change in
zoning is necessary because our code specifically says that any land that is annexed into the city
must come in as R-1 single family, and that the code also says that public recreational facilities
may not be built on R-1 zoning'. therefore, it is necessary to change the zoning.
Acting Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing and seeing there were no speakers, he
closed the Public Hearing,
ITEM 2 CASE #99-08-PD - RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned Development,
changing the zoning of 21.3 acres located in the Flight Instrument Addition, Block
1, Lot I with adjoining street right of way, (recently disannexed from the City of
Fort Worth, Texas', from R--1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) into PD
(Planned Development for an Indoor and Outdoor Public Recreational Facility
based on C-2 Community Business District zoning). The City of Euless has
proposed annexing this property, on which site a City owned ice hockey arena
may be built. This property is bounded on the north and west by South Pipeline
Road and is approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157,
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Commissioner Zahn stated he thought it is a good project for the City, and he was in favor.
Commissioner McNeese stated he wanted to understand the lease purchase agreement between
the City and the Stars organization, He asked if it would be a 20 year lease financed by public
bonds sold by the City and if the Stars through their lease payments would retire the bond
indebtedness. Mr. Bass stated that was the plan but that the Stars would also operate and
manage the facility. Commissioner McNeese asked if there would be any kind of revenue split in
the agreement. Mr. Bass asked Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development, if she knew
.
of any revenue split. Ms, Baxter answered no, Commissioner McNeese then asked if there
would be two 5 year options after the 20 years, to which Mr. Bass answered that was correct.
Commissioner McNeese stated he thought this center was a great idea to get the youth involved
and a very good project for the City of Euless, and that the only thing he wanted to know was what
the City would do about the future plans for soccer,
Commissioner Houk stated she was strongly in support of this project but that she had a
suggestion. She stated the City could build the ice skating rink on S.H. 183 on the South side and
build the soccer fields also. Commissioner Houk asked if the annexation would be a friendly one.,
to which Mr. Bass answered yes, and then Commissioner Houk asked Mr. Bass to go through the
logistics of the timetable. Mr. Bass described the legal timetable for annexation, which would take
90 days.
Commissioner Owens stated he was for this project all the way and that he was glad the area was
beginning to look like an entertainment district.
Acting Chairman McMillon stated he too supported the case.
Commissioner Zahn moved to approve Planned Development Case #99-08-PD. Commissioner
McNeese seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, McNeese, Owens, McMillon, Houk.
Nays-. None
The motion carried.
ITEM 3 CASE #99-14-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for 6.17 acres
located in the Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, recently disannexed
from the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for a Publicly Owned Recreational Site with
Limited Alcohol Sales and Consumption in Planned Development zoning
(Planned Development for an Indoor and Outdoor Public Recreational Facility
based on C-2 Community Business District zoning). The City of Euless has
proposed annexing this property, on which site a City owned ice hockey arena
may be built. This property is bounded on the north and west by South Pipeline
Road and is approximately 1,600 feet west F.M. 157,
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Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a description of the case and the rules
regarding alcoholic beverage sales and consumption in the City of Euless. He stated that
alcohol could be consumed in this city if a business is in the appropriate zoning and has a
TABC, [Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission]. He continued that the City requires a Specific
Use Permit if the gross dollar amount received from alcohol sales exceeds the amount received
from food sales. Mr. Bass stated as an aspect of the operation of this facility the Dallas Stars
has requested and City Council is most interested in allowing limited alcohol consumption and
sales on this site. Mr. Bass stated that staff recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit
for this site and that the SUP that allows alcohol sales on property would be limited specifically
to the Dallas Stars arena. He continued that there is a note on the face of the SUP to be
approved that specifically says that alcohol sales and consumption would be exclusively limited
to the confines of the building proper, i.e., you can only drink inside, not outside.
Acting Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing but seeing no speakers, he closed the
Public Hearing.
ITEM 4 CASE #99-14-SUP — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit for
6.17 acres located in the Plight Instrument Addition. Bloch 'I, Lot 1, recently
disannexed from the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for a Publicly Owned
Recreational Site with Limited Alcohol Sales and Consumption in Planned
Development Zoning (Planned Development for an Indoor and Outdoor Public
Recreational Facility Lased on C-2 Community Business District zoning). The
City of Euless has proposed annexing this property; on which site a City owned
ice hockey arena may be built. This property is bounded on the north and west
by South Pipeline Road and is approximately 1,600 feet west E.M. 157.
commissioner Owens stated he had no reservations about approving this Case but he asked
Mr. Bass to identify the attachments, Mr. Bass answered there are two ordinances: one
associated with the PD and one associated with the SUP. He stated that these have not been
reviewed by the City Attorney but because the annexation is compressed within the 00 day
period, staff is really pressed for time, therefore both the PD and SUP ordinances are drafts
only. He asked for the commissioners' understanding since City Council only reached an
agreement with the Stars last Tuesday. Mr. Bass stated staff's recommendation for approval
was conditional to both the City Attorney's approval of the two ordinances as well as Council's
approval of the two ordinances. Mr. Bass stated that he wanted to clarify the misunderstanding
that the public was going to put in infrastructure. He said that the Dallas Stars are putting in a
lot of waste water and drainage facilities, as well as parking improvements, and that the Dallas
Stars plan to have a concession stand inside the building. Commissioner Owens asked for
more information on the parking lot. Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development,
answered that the Stars would be providing 125 parking spaces that the City had been planning
for Phase 11 of the Parrs at Texas Star. She stated that the Stars will install a water line from
Pipeline Road all the way past the soccer field and tie into the City's existing complex to the
wrest. In addition the Stars are adding a sanitary sewer main up east and north to their facility,
plus the Stars are installing approximately $150,000 worth of drainage improvements that the
City would have had to install as part of the master plan. Ms. Baxter stated that a parks master
plan drawing shows a free standing concession stand approximately at this location, but
because the Stars have agreed to locate a concession stand at the southeast corner of their-
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faCi'ity with a door or a window to the outside, the City would not have to bear the cost of
installing the concession stand that had been planned. Commissioner Owens asked what the
City's participation in this project would be. Ms. Baxter answered that the City of Euless would
be constructing 286 parking spaces and purchasing the land.
Acting Chairman McMillon asked for a motion.
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve Specific Use Permit Case #99-14-SUP.
Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, McNeese, Owens, McMillon, Houk,
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM 5 CASE #99-06-PD — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development chancing
the zoning of S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512; Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley
Survey, Abstract 512; Tract 2. This request is for changing the zoning from CUD
6673 {Community Unit Development for Multi-family- at various densities and
Community Business District) and CUD 754 (Community Unit Development for
C-1 Neighborhood Business District, C-2 Community Business District, Multi-
family at various densities, and I-1 Light Industrial District) into PD (Planned
Development for multi-family based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low Density Dwelling
District). This property is located at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway
and Hill Trail Drive.
Bo Bass: Director of Planning and Development: introduced the case giving location and
current zoning. Mr. Bass stated that this PD is surrounded by multi-family zoning and parr
property, with single family across Fuller Wiser. He continued that most of the Planning and
Zoning Commissioners as well as Cite Council through a variety of public hearings over the last
two and a half years has decided the City will have multi-family whether we like it or not along
S.H. 360, but that it would meet a very high standard. He stated the site is heavily impacted by
flood plain frorn Little Bear Creek and is a very hard spot to develop. Mr. Bass stated this site
could not be single family because of the airport and that it is too far to be commercial. Mr.
Bass stated that the nature of a PD itself involves Changes from existing standards, and that we
would not have Planned Developments if everyone could build within the standards established
by the Code which is the starting point. He stated this project meets and exceeds most of the
City's landscape standards but does not meet the minirnum standards established in the new
Ordinance on parking; nevertheless, staff feels the design warrants some exceptions. He also
stated there are some other elements of concern, for example, the significant flood plain
associated with Little Bear Greer, but that this project is proposing shifting the flood plain down
or south.
Commissioner Houk asked what would happen to the Euless Tree Nursery. Mr. Bass
answered it stays intact because it is further south.
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Acting Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing.
Bob Welty, 5207 McKinney, Dallas, Texas, of Welty and Associates stated he was representing
the applicant on this Case. Mr. Welty pointed out that this project is about an 18 Y2 acre site
and due to the topography of the land it uses only about half of that site, and that the owner had
agreed to deed the remainder of about 9 acres to the City as an extension of Little Bear Creek
Park.
Patricia King, 2198 Erwin Drive, Euless, Texas, stated she is not in favor of this apartment
complex on such a small piece of land and that she would rather have the park extended,
Mary Kusi, 2199 Erwin Drive, Euless, Texas, stated she has lived in Euless for 16 years and
that she agreed with Ms. King that she would rather have a bigger park,
Mr. Welty came back to the podium to explain that the owners of this project i also owned and
developed the Stonebridge property across the street from this site as well as the Oakmont
property adjacent to that, with the intent of keeping these properties. He stated Stonebridge
has been 98% full and Oakmont will all be leased by opening day" these two properties offer no
giveaways but are considered very good products.
Acting Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing,
ITEM 6 CASE #99-06-PD — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned Development
changing the zoning of S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R.
Crowley Survey, Abstract 512, Tract 2, This request is for changing the zoning
from CUD 678 (Community Unit Development for Multi-family at various
densities and Community Business District) and CUD 754 (Community Unit
Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business District, C-2 Community Business
District, Multi-family at various densities, and 1-1 Light Industrial District) into PD
(Planned Development for multi-family based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low
Density Dwelling District". This property is located at the southwest corner of
Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive.
Commissioner Zahn stated it appeared to him the applicant had done a great job of putting a
projects on that piece of property and that he was in favor of this PD.
Acting Chairman McMillon asked staff to point out the location of the 9 acres to be given to the
City of Euless. Mr. Bass answered they are on the south property line running parallel to the
end of the construction. He stated Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, is most
interested in acquiring the property.
Commissioner McNeese asked if this Project Would be a gated community. Mr. Welty
answered yes, Commissioner McNeese also asked if there would be any on-site security: to
which Mr. Welty answered no. Commissioner McNeese then asked what the rent range would
be for this project. Mr. Welty answered it would probably be from $0.93 to $0.97 per square
foot. Commissioner McNeese asked if the owners are planning long term ownership of this
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project as with the other two, to which mentioned before to what Mr. Welty answered yes.
Commissioner McNeese stated he was not sure what the City is getting on the 9 acres. Mr.
Bass pointed out on the map where the tree farm and trails are and stated that there are
already soccer fields on private property. Commissioner McNeese stated another concern he
has is the tremendous erosion of the channel. Mr. Welty answered that when the same owner
developed the Oakmont property he extended the easement line which extended the storm
sewer line at the south end, and that he had actually built an erosion proof structure to handle
all that water. Commissioner McNeese also stated he has a problem} with all the exceptions to
the code. He said that even though staff feels they are reasonable, he was not convinced they
are, for example the density of the project.
Commissioner Houk asked if there was any historical significance about an old roadway that
goes through the northwest corner with a bridge over the culvert. She stated the other concern
she had is the addition of more people to the park. She asked what the City could do to
preserve the integrity of the park and not have the trails over walked. Mr. Bass answered
perhaps the maintenance could be increased over a period of time.
Commissioner Owens stated he appreciated the fact that the applicant wanted to give the City
the 9 acres but in his opinion the City has enough parks. He then asked the City Attorney if the
Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to approve accepting any donations of the
land perhaps when this project reached the platting stage. Paul Wieneskie, City Attorney,
answered that the Commission does not have the authority to accept that kind of dedication.
Commissioner Owens stated that one of the things that really bothered him was some
deviations from standard stuff, for example masonry, parking spaces and setbacks: and that
unless the applicant could come up with some alternatives litre reducing the density to 12 units,
he could not support the project. Mr. Welty told Commissioner Owens that the project would
have 50% red brick. 40% plaster and 10% siding which complies with the new ordinance
standards. He continued that the ordinance requesting 6 units per building is not very
reasonable. He said that regarding direct access garages, they went half way by designing
some units with garages and some units without direct access garages which would lower the
rent probably 10 cents per square feet on average, Commissioner Owens asked the applicant if
there was anything he could change for the Commission to look at it in a different way. Mr.
Welty answered that it is the owner's intention to have trash pickup twice a week but that to
have only one trash receptacle is very impractical for this particular site. Commissioner Owens
asked the applicant if he had to have 12 units per building, to which Mr. Welty answered that
from a density stand point they tried: to use as much of the buildable land as possible and that if
the City did not want 9 acres of land for a park that was fine; but they could change the density
based on that.
Commissioner Houk advised the applicant not to deviate from the building coverage of 14,5%
and that given the topography and terrain what the applicant is trying to do is the best way
possible.
Commissioner McNeese asked for some clarification on the percentage of masonry because
there seemed to be a discrepancy. Mr. Welty answered that the ordinance requires 90%
masonry and that he could guarantee the project would be in excess of 90% masonry on all
buildings. He said that some of the patios, balconies, and corridors may end up as "hardiplank"
which is a cement siding material.
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Acting Chairman McMillon stated that the density on this property is about 10 units per acre
over the whole site. He continued that he was unclear about the fencing on the property. Mr.
Welty stated there would be a wrought iron fence around the entire property.
Commissioner Zahn made the )notion to recommend approval of Planned Development Case
#99-06-PD with the understanding that the fence shall be as shown on sheet 3 of the submitted
plans. Commissioner Houk seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon. Houk.
Nays: McNeese
The motion carried.
ITEM 7 CASE #99-09-SUP -- PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for S. Tucker
Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey, Abstract 512, Tract
2 for a multi-farnily residential development in Planned Development zoning
(Planned Development for multi-family based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low
Density Dwelling District). This property is located at the southwest corner of
Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive.
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and stated that a Specific
Use Permit is to mitigate any potential on or off site negative impacts caused by this
development. Mr. Bass pointed out that the existing single family homes back: onto Fuller
Wiser, so there is at least one half road section plus an additional 100 feet from where the
actual buildings begin, making a large visual barrier. He suggested the applicant should
discuss how many trees would be saved on this site to serve as a buffer for the property and
stated that he was encouraged by the required condition that there )mould be a wrought iron
fence with masonry columns on the entire perimeter of the property.
Bob Welty. 5207 McKinney, Dallas, Texas, of Welty and Associates, responded to Mr. Bass by
pointing out that Hill Trail is actually higher in elevation and that most of the site falls down into
the park area and that it is their intention and desire to save just as many of the trees as
possible in that area between the street and the site. He also pointed out that right now there is
a 60" round concrete pipe, possibly 72" that runs underneath Hill Trail that handles runoff from
the Stonebridge project and further projects to the north and that the Engineering Division had
requested that the applicant tie into that line past the bridge structure underground which they
would do, although this will affect some trees.
Patricia King, 2198 Erwin Drive, Euless. Texas; thanked Commissioner McNeese for voting
against this project. She stated that her back yard faces Fuller Iniser and the overhead lights
from Stonebridge reflect directly into it. She stated she is not in favor of this development,
because the developer is putting too much into a small area.
Seeing no other speakers, Acting Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing.
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ITEM 8 CASE #99-09-SUP --- RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for S.
Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512, Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey, Abstract
512, Tract 2 for a multi-family residential development in Planned Development
zoning (Planned Development for multi-family based on R-3 Multiple-Family Low
Density Dwelling District). This property is located at the southwest corner of
Bear Creep Parkway and Hill Trail Drive,
Commissioner M--Neese thanked the owners and Mr. Welty for giving the Commissioners the
opportunity to look at an additional development, and he also thanked the homeowners who
came this evening. He stated the reason he is against the project is that he has lived in this city
31 years and personally he thinks there are enough apartments and also that he would like the
standards met and that he is opposed to all the variances that are being requested.
Commissioner Houk stated she sides with staff on this as far- as the variance from the
standards is concerned. She stated the higher land use value here would come from
minimizing the amount of land that is put under concrete.
Commissioner Owens referred to a letter dated June 22. 1999, written by the Building Official
regarding use and density on an exhibit. He summarized the contents of the letter:
An exhibit should reference compliance to R3. R4 and R5 standards depending
on the density requested and should also list any specific standards which are
modified by the Planned Development conforming to R3 standards.
1) 12 units per building
2) 100% masonry
3) two parking spaces per unit
4) 60% required parking within garages with direct access to the unit.
He also mentioned a letter received from the Development Review Committee where Public
Works said to affix legal descriptions of the length of the curve. Commissioner Owens stated he
had to rely. basically even though he is against this project with the density that is in it, on these
folks who make a living and have been to school. He continued that the Commission had
worked hard to get the standards to where they are now and that due to the airport there could
not be anything else in that area, and that is the reason all the apartments are being built.
Commissioner McNeese stated he was there to voice the opinion of the citizens and that he
would probably disagree with staff but that he would still respect staff. He stated that this
project would probably be a great project but the way it was presented he was opposed to it.
Acting Chairman McMillon asked the City Engineer if there were any concerns about tying into
the existing channel for drainage. Ron Young, City Engineer. answered that the Engineering
Division had a meeting scheduled for the following week to review the drainage issues with the
applicant. He responded to Commissioner McNeese about upstream drainage by saying that
the City cannot do anything about the water coming from up stream now but that the City would
do whatever it takes to mitigate and minimize any damage from water coming from this
particular development.
Commissioner McNeese stated that he knows there is nothing the City can do about the
development up stream but that his point was simply that erosion exists, and it stands to reason
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the water will run faster off this development into the creek and it will contrib <te to the problem
that the City will have to face some day.
Acting Chairman McMillon advised Ms. King that the Fire Marshal would like to speak with her
about her lighting concerns and that this property does set back 199 feet for the first building off
Fuller Wiser making it far enough from her home that hopefully the lighting would not be a major
impact.
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit Case
#99-09-SUP referencing sheet 3 regarding the fence. Commissioner Owens seconded the
motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon, Houk
Nays: McNeese
The motion carried.
ITEM 9 CASE #99-09-SP-- RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for a multi-
family complex proposed to be located in the S. Tucker Survey, Abstract 1512,
Tract 6D, and the R. Crowley Survey; Abstract 512, Tract 2, at the southwest
corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Hill Trail Drive.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to recommend approval of Site Plan Case #99-09-SP
as presented. Commissioner Houk seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon, Houk
Nays: McNeese
The motion carried.
ITEM 10 CASE #99-07-PD --- PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development changing
the zoning of Villages of Bear Greek, Block 11, Lot 2, from CUD 754 (Community
Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business District, C-2 Community
Business District; Multi-family at various densities, and 1-1 Light Industrial
District) into PD (Planned Development for multi-family Lased on R--4 Multiple-
Family Medium Density Dwelling District). This property is located south of Ash
Lane on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway.
Bo Sass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and explained this is an
extension of an existing project and that the applicant is requesting approval to complete their
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original plans. He stated staff feels it meets all the regUirements and warrants approval and
strongly recommends it.
Bob 'Alelty, 5207 McKinney, Dallas, Texas, of Welty and .Associates; stated this project was
originally planned in 1985 for 80 units and that now they are requesting 40 additional units to
bring it to a total of 80 units. He said it is a project with 1 and 2 story buildings, well
landscaped, and with very low density. He continued that it was originally constructed with no
covered parking but that now they are adding one covered parking space per unit both on the
new unit construction and the old unit construction He continued that this project does not
comply with the current ordinance as far as building set backs are concerned because the
streets as well as the utilities and the pads were built as part of phase 1, and there is no dept;
of site to create new rear and side setbacks. He stated they are also adding a bay of 24
garages and that their attempt was to get as close to the new ordinance as passible. Mr. Welty
continued that the first floors would be brick and the second floors would have "hardiplank'
siding instead of the masonite siding and that It was the owner's intent to update the existing
Units. Mr. Welty stated that there is not an entry feature as such but that there are large trees
and significant landscaping He stated that they are planning on fencing the project entirely by
leaving the existing 8 feet wood fence along the north property line and building a new wrought
iron fence along Bear Creek Parkway. He stated that this project would be a gated community.
He continued that the only other area that this project does not comply right now with the
ordinance is that there are probably 4 trash enclosures on that property but they intend to Cut
back to 2 enclosures and 1 recycling area, which exceeds the requirement of a singular space.
Mr. Welty stated he was hoping the commissioners would recognize the fact that they do
comply with the standards whenever possible.
Seeing no other speakers, Acting Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing.
ITEM 11 CASE #99-07-PD — RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Planned Development
changing the zoning of Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, from CUD 754
(Community Unit Development for C-1 Neighborhood Business District; C-2
Community Business District, Multi-family at various densities, and 1 Light
Industrial District) into PD (Planned Development for mufti-family based on R-4
Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling District). This property is located south
of Ash Lane on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway,
Commissioner Owens stated he thought stucco would have looked better than brick.
Commissioner McNeese asked the applicant if he had said there would be a wrought iron fence
along the front. that on the north of the property the existing wood fence would stay, and on the
east and south property line you will put up a 8 feet wood fence. Mr. Welty answered those
were their intentions. Commissioner McNeese then asked if the ownership is responsible for
the on going maintenance on this property now; to which Mr. Welty answered yes.
Commissioner McNeese stated his concern is having 70% masonry.
Commissioner Zahn stated he shared the same concern as Commissioner McNeese with the
70% masonry.
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Commissioner Zahn made the motion to recommend approval of Planned Development Case
#99-07-PD. Commissioner Houk seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon, Houk; McNeese
Nays- None
The motion carried.
ITEM 12 CASE #99-12-SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for`tillages of
Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, for a multi-family residential development in
Planned Development zoning (Planned Development for multi-family based on
R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling District). This property is located
south of Ash Lane on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway.
Acting Chairman McMillon opened the Public Hearing but seeing no speakers he closed the
Public Hearing.
ITEM 13 CASE #99-12-SUP -- RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for
Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, for a multi-farnily residential development
in Planned Development zoning {Planned Development for multi-family based on
R-4 Multiple-Family Medium Density Dwelling Distric#,. This property is located
south of Ash Lane on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway,
Commissioner Owens made the motion to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit Case
#99-12-SUP. Commissioner Hour seconded the motion.
Commissioner McNeese asked if this case was being recommended for approval as presented
with 70% masonry and he was told yes. Commissioner McNeese requested an arnendment to
the motion to include 90% masonry, replacing existing deteriorated masonite boards. and
repainting the entire project. Commissioners Owens and Houk accepted the amendments,
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon, Houk, McNeese
Nays: None
The motion carried.
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ITEM 14 CASE#99-15-SP—RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for Phase 11 of
an existing multi-family complex (Sandstone Apartments). This property is
located in the Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 2, south of Ash Lane on the
east side of Bear Creek Parkway.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Site Plan Case #9915-SP as presented,
Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows.,
Ayes, Commissioners Zahn, Owens, McMillon, Houk, McNeese
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ITEM 15 CASE #99-03-LP— CONSIDERATION OF A LAND PLAN
Consider a request for a Land Plan of 21.4 acres located in the Terrell Jasper
Survey, Abstract No. 861, Tracts 5A, 5A2, 5A2A, and 5A3 in the 1700 block of S.
H. 183 (West Airport Freeway) on the south side of the freeway.
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief description of the case and stated
the purpose of a Land Plan. He stated that staff recommended approval.
Commissioner McMillon asked if there is adequate drainage on this property and if riot how
would it be taken care of, when and by whom, Ron Young, City Engineer, answered that
conceptUallV it does have adequate drainage.
Commissioner Owens stated that the Commissioners had received a Development
Reimbursement Agreement between Mr. Al Patel and the City Council which was approved
September 14, 1999, indicating when everything would happen, Commissioner Owens asked
Andrea Baxter, Director of Economic Development, to explain what will happen with Wilshire
Park, Ms. Baxter stated that before anything would happen the list of items labeled Exhibit A to
the Development Reimbursement Agreement would be completed. She pointed out that Mr.
Patel has been asking her for a final grading plan on the pond for quite some time and that she
had seen it before she moved from building C to building A but that she could not locate it. Ms.
Baxter stated that Mr. Patel would be digging out the pond to a depth that is suitable for fish
and that he would be using that. dirt to bring the site up to grade and also completing all the
paperwork necessary to gain final acceptance of the existing public -improvements. Ms. Baxter
continued that Mr. Patel would be deeding fee simple title to the City of Euless, which would
then be constructing trail lighting. She also stated that as par-It' of the agreement Mr. Patel
would be responsible for placing 94 trees within the development to mitigate the loss of trees
that were taken out for the construction of the detention pond and that he would be responsible
for making sure that during development his development does not cause the pond to silt in.
Commissioner Owens asked if the steps going down to the park on the old plan were going to
be the same or if that would that change. Ms. Baxter answered there Would be a trail around
the perimeter of the pond and back into the parking lot: along with grass and tr ees, and that
there are some picnic tables in already that the Parks Department put in. Commissioner Owens
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also asked where it says "as soon as possible" if the Commission could hold up anything Mr.
Patel does until all this is done. Paul VVieneskie; City Attorney; answered as far as he was
concerned yes. Commissioner Owens stated that the reimbursement would be over 7 years
and the Commission hopes the improvements on the park would not take that long. Ms, Baxter
stated Mr. Patel has the potential for recognizing 5 years but that there is a different set up for
the retail portion of it. She stated that no one tract would ever get more than 5 years worih of
funds. Commissioner Owens asked if the park would be separated from the commercial area.
Ms. Baxter stated if there was an assisted living unit in this area, it would be appropriate for
those people to have access to the park so it depends on what the use is.
Commissioner Mchleese if the drainage from the proposed Specific Use Permit site would flow
into the detention pond. Ms. Baxter said yes. Commissioner McNeese then asked if all had to
tie together and she answered yes.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Land Plan, Case #99-03-LP with the
condition that the Development Reimbursement Agreement be signed and executed by the City
and Mr. Patel.
Acting Chairman McMillon declared that the motion failed due to lack of a second.
Commissioner Zahn stated he intended to abstain from voting because he was not comfortable
with the process of the Land Plan and that the only motion he thinks is appropriate would be
one to approve and in his estimation that rendered the Land Plan meaningless.
Commissioner Owens made the motion to approve Land Plan Case #99-03-LP as presented.
Ms, Baxter requested that this case be tabled until execution of the Development
Reimbursement Agreement.
Commissioner Zahn stated he did not think that was necessary because the only thing on which
the Commission can vote is the Land Plan drawing, no attachments, not anything else.
Mr, °,lifieneskie stated that what he thought Ms. Baxter had in mind was that if some of the
concerns cf some of the commissioners are that they want that document executed and
enforced before they are willing to vote in favor of the Land Plan with the understanding that
this cannot be a condition for approval of the Land Plan then perhaps the solution would be to
simply table this item until that document has been fully executed by both parties and everyone
knows that there is an agreement in place which then may salve some of the concerns some of
the commissioners with reference to getting that enforced before the Land Plan is adopted.
Acting Chairman McMillan seconded the motion.
Commissioner Owens asked for a discussion.
Acting Chairman McMillon stated there was a motion on the floor and there could be additional
discussion if needed or the Commissioners could vote.
Mr. Wieneskie stated that if somebody made a motion to table at this point that motion under
Robert's Rules and Order would take precedence over the made motion that is on the table and
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they would have a first vote on the motion to table and if that motion prevailed then they would
not have to worry about the underlying motion to approve.
Commissioner Owens stated he might be wrong about this but that he did not think the real
question is as much on the Land Plan because the commissioners know it is a ministerial
function but he thought the challenge before the Commission is whether what would be built on
this property is in the packet.
Mr Bass stated the reason staff recommended to table was that they did not want to see a
denial teased on some grounds that should not be considered.
Acting Chairman McMillon suggested that the commissioners think through what Mr. Bass had
told the commissioners previously. He stated the Land Plan entails three things: that there is
adequate ingress and egress; that drainage has been addressed; and that water and sewer are
adequately provided on the site. He stated that staff says those three conditions have been
met and that there was a motion and a second on the floor.
After discussion among the commissioners regarding the requirements of a Land Plan and what
could be regulated on a Land Plan, Acting Chairman McMillon asked for a vote.
The vote was as follows-,
Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioner Owens
Nays: None
Abstain: Commissioners Houk, McNeese, Zahn
The motion failed.
Acting Chairman McMillon asked for a motion.
Commissioner Owens asked for discussion because he could not see any good in tabling the
Land Plan.
Acting Chairman McMillon stated this is an available piece of property with a high profile for the
City with some good developments there, and that the commissioners have a Land Plan with
which City staff feels comfortable. He continued that there is an agreement being circulated
through between the City Council, the developer, and the owner of the property. Staff had told
the commissioners that it met the primary conditions of a Land Plan, therefore the Commission
should either approve or deny the Land Plan and specify the reason for denial.
Ms. Baxter stated she did not understand what negative difference there was beween the
previous Land Plan and the one the Commission was considering tonight.
Commissioner Houk stated she thought that the difference between this Land Plan and that one
was the credibility of the developer, which the Commission found does not follow through. She
also stated that this Land Plan introduced an industrial use into a commercial corridor,
Ms. Banter stated that Mr. Patel had spent a significant amount of money on the drainage Lip
front and on a masonry screening wall which was not even necessary at this stage.
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Cormn issioner Houk stated he could have saved himself that by following through on the
original Land Plan.
Mr, Wieneskie stated that the duty of the Commission on a Land Plan is either to vote to
approve it, vote to deny it, or vote to table it. He stated that it is a ministerial act and as far as
he could tell, it is if not the legal duty certainly the :moral duty of the members of the
Commission to vote yes or no unless they have a conflict of interest which requires them to
abstain on the issue.
Ms. Baxter stated that if there is a denial staff would like to have direction as to what the
Commission would like to see on a future Land Plan that is not shown on this one. Mr. Bass
pointed out that anything else that added exceeds the standards required by the code, that
everything the standards require is there, and just because a previous Land Plan included a
hotel is no reason to deny this current Land Plan. He stated that he understood why someone
at the Land Plan level does not commit to a footprint and that we all know there is a potential
project working right now and that is why there is a particular foot print right there and the rest is
vague. He continued stating the applicant does not know what he is going to build, and staff
does not either, but that all know this, that it ;mould be office; commercial or retail.
Commissioner Owens stated that he wanted to be able to talk to the developer to know exactly
what was going on in that site, and that he needed somebody to tell him that the Land Plan
would be more than a bunch more office spaces that do not bring any money in to the City.
Commissioner Zahn stated that if he understood it correctly, the Land Plan is to outline the
orderly development of the tract of land. He stated that he still contended that the Land Plan
before him shoes one ingress road and a cul-de-sac but does not have any other layout of
streets on it, but the one Ms. Houk has [the former Land Plan] does show traffic flow around it.
Acting Chairman MoMillon suggested that Commissioner Zahn entertain a motion to table this
Land Plan and have staff work with the developer to come back. with something more.
Bryan Klein, 1361 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, representing the land owner and
developer, stated there were a couple of things to consider about why we are here tonight. He
stated there are two reasons why the Land Plan was before the Commission tonight:
1) The old Land Plan had expired, therefore a new Land Plan was needed.
2} There is a Specific Use for a particular parcel on the Land Plan. The Land Plan
that was done before had some uses in mind but as the market changes and
other things come into focus, Land Plans will inherently change.
Mr. Klein continued that the other thing that is important is that it is rood to talk about detail
when we have the detail. A Land Plan does not provide detail because there is .no detail for a
lot of the site at this point, but there is detail for the portion that we are about to talk about - the
Service King Site Plan, A Site Plan is very detailed, showing drainage and specific utilities, but
a Land Plan shows general things; for example, general access; general utilities and things of
that nature. Mr, Klein continued that generally this Land Plan is not materially different frorm the
one that had been on record before except that when we put a new one together, we put it
together with new information. He stated he just wanted to offer this to the Commission
because hopefully in that context it shows a little more light on this and we can move forward.
Donna Hooker, 405 Wilshire, Euless, Texas, stated she, was there representing the Wilshire
Neighborhood Association with roughly 1300 households, 3 apartment complexes, and duplex
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homes in front of the park. She continued that there was no way the City would have any other
streets except coming from the access road since the land is surrounded by development and
You could not have streets unless you got rid of the park and came onto Kynette; therefore
there cannot be any accessibility as far as streets unless it is onto the access road. Ms. Hooker
continued that the Wilshire area has no qualms about a paint and body shop or some kind of
business like that on that tract of land. She stated the Wilshire Association does have a qualm;
about the park and that they had received promises that the park would not be destroyed but
that almost every tree in the park was bulldozed down by this developer. The association has
not seen any improvements in that area except for Grubbs and the investment business. Ms.
Hooker continued that the association agreed and disagreed with a lot of what was said, and
that they agreed with what Mr. Klein said.
Al Patel, 3840 Bellaire Circle, Fort Worth. Texas, land owner, stated that about a year and a
half ago he took a piece of property that was nothing but a big drain hole full of trash, tires, etc.
with no hope for that property to bring in to the City any decent look or revenue. He continued
that he had spent millions of dollars on this property, taking a gamble on it, and with the
Commission's support and approval we can work together. He continued that the park project
was not included in his original design because he was just going to do the drainageldetention
pond only, but the City wanted to see a fish pond there and have the park. He stated he is
therefore going to donate the land and provide the facility. He stated he already has the
detention pond which would accommodate the drainage from all 27 acres. Mr. Patel stated he
has done more than he had promised and that the City has not done several things that they
needed to do. He stated that after the agreement was reached he had requested a drawing to
finish the pond and that it had been three weeks and he has not been able to get a copy of the
approved drawings. He asked how the City expects him to do something whey} they do not hold
up their end of things. Mr. Patel stated that the park and pond were promised and that is
exactly what will happen once the City gets going. He stated he was sorry to say such a thing
but that it is a fact and that he was not going to hold it any longer. He continued by saying the
City was telling him the multi-million dollars tied in the project are not costing him an arm and a
leg or that he is not interested in getting it done, but that all of that is rot the truth. He stated
that every time someone tries to get something done, it gets postponed and postponed, with
meetings and committees, and approved and not approved and it goes on and ore. He stated
that he had been after the agreement for a year and until that gets done, he could do nothing
and that he did not know why it took the City a whole year to write a 3 page agreement. Mr.
Patel continued that he had been begging, asking, and bothering the staff, but it seemed it was
all his fault.
Commissioner Owens stated he remembered when Mr. Patel came to the commissioners and
said he was going to do the things. Commissioner Owens stated he did not think the question
here was whether or not the commissioners disapproved or blamed Mr, Patel, but that what the
Commission was trying to say was that the previous Land Plan before the Commissioners
showed office buildings. Mr. Patel answered yes this Board approved it but it took a year and a
half to get the drainage done right and six months to get it approved. He said that the drainage
is done and is twice the quality and that it had met a FEMA 500 year approval.
Commissioner Zahn stated that if the City was holding it up the Commission needed to let therm
go to work.. Commissioner Zahn made the motion to approve Land Plan Case #09-03-LP.
Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows:
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Ayes. Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Owens, McNeese, Zahn
Nays: Commissioner Houk
The motion carried.
ITEM 16 CASE #99-10-,SUP — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for portions of
Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861, Tract 5A2A and Tract 5A2, for an
automotive general repair and automotive paint and body repair business in
Planned Development zoning (Planned Development based on C-2 Community
Business District zoning, with private drives allowed by right). This property is
located in the 1700 block of S. H. 183 (West Airport Freeway) on the south side
of the freeway.
Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the case and pointed out to the
Commission that the City Council about a year and a half ago changed the ordinance to require
Specific Use Permits for all automotive related uses because all the automotive uses and their
operators are not created equally. He continued that staff felt that Service King has - by
evidence of facilities throughout the Metroplex - a very strong standard and that in their design
review process which took there a long time to complete, Service King did many things, such as
changing their color scheme, specifically for this particular site. Mr. Bass stated that Mr. Patel
required that the site be narrow and deep, and that traffic: travelling on S.H. 183 would not be
able to see this facility because it is laid out in a very linear fashion parallel to the west property
line. He stated that all parking would be near the rear and along the west property line adjacent
to a commercial use and multi-family. Mr. Bass reminded the commissioners that a Specific
Use Permit is to do the following:
1) To determine if this would be a general good fit. He stated that staff feels it is an
excellent fit, since it is C-2 zoning with highway exposure.
2) To determine if it is a fit within this particular site. He stated that it is bordered by
existing commercial, vacant land with commercial zoning, and existing multi-family.
He pointed out that the building would have a linear nature with a 6 feet masonry wall and a
single point of ingress and egress on the east side of the property, but based on the Land Plan
there is a provision for a cross access easement and also additional access to the site through
two future roads. He continued that in terms of screening there is a proposed 6 feet chain link
fence with slats and a 10 feet wide landscape buffer between this property and the existing
multi-family as per code.
Tom Hoover, with the Hoover/Klein Group, 1361 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, stated
he is part of the firm that was hired by Service King to prepare the Site Plan and Specific Use
Permit, that they had worked closely with staff, and that he was available to answer any
questions.
Donna Hooker, 405 Wilshire, Euless, Texas; asked if people would have access to their
neighborhood through the park from the Service King area.
Acting Chairman McMillon closed the Public Hearing.
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ITEM 17 CASE #99-14-SUP ® RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT
Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for
portions of Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861; Tract 5A2A and Tract 5A2.
for an automotive general repair and automotive paint and body repair business
in Planned Development zoning (Planned Development based on C-2
Community Business District zoning, with private drives allowed by right). This
property is located in the 1700 block of S. H. 183 (West. Airport Freeway) on the
south side of the freeway.
Commissioner Owens stated he was really concerned about economic development in that
area and that no one had told him this project would bring in any money to the City.
Stacy Smith, 1902 Trailwood Drive, Euless, Texas, stated he is the architect for Service King.
He stated that the total development cost for Service King is $2,500,000, the land is $800,000,
the building $1,410,000 and equipment $300,000 and the expected tax revenue when fully
operational is approximately $225,000 per month.
Al Patel, 3840 Bellaire Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, stated this particular tract would have been a
100 feet open drainage ditch but now 170 feet of frontage would provide tax revenue, still
leaving 350 feet frontage for another retail use.
Commissioner Owens asked if the chain link was there now. Mr. Patel explained that along the
east side there would be a masonry fence.
Acting Chairman McMillon asked Mr. Patel to address the access to the park to answer Ms.
Hooker's question. Mr. Patel answered that there would be a 6 feet masonry wall around most
of the project and that there would not be any access through Service King.
Commissioner Zahn made the motion to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit Case
#99-10-SUP and attach the results of the Development Reimbursement Agreement,
Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. Commissioner McNeese requested a
consideration to amend the motion and tie the length of the SUP to the ownership of that facility
by Service King. Commissioners Zahn and Owens accepted the amendment to the motion.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillan, Commissioners Owens, McNeese, Zahn
Mays: Commissioner Houk
The motion carried.
ITEM 18 CASE #99-10-SP - RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A SITE PLAN
Consider a recommendation regarding the request for a Site Plan for an
automotive general repair and automotive paint and body repair business
proposed to be located on portions of Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861,
Tract 5A2A and Tract 5A2; in the 1700 block of S. H. 183 (West Airport Freeway)
on the south side of the freeway.
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Bo Bass. Director of Planning and Development, stated that a Site Plan is a ministerial function
and that all Development Review Committee members had reviewed the Site Plan. He stated
that staff recommended approval.
Commissioner McNeese asked if the Site Flan in the packet for the record does show as
regarding to drainage that the development of that site would include a pipe installed in that
detention pond in a condition to accept the property. Mr. Bass stated that you can see the topo
lines of the walls of the pond and pointed to a dark line which he explained is a drainage outfall.
Commissioner McNeese stated that was his point, that when it is all leveled will the City have
the mechanism in place that a building would not be built if the water wOUld just run off on the
ground or over on the trench and not in that pond like planned. Mr. Bass stated that he could
assure the Commission that the building world not get a final inspection for a Certificate of
Occupancy unless is draining properly according to the Site Plan.
Commissioner McNeese made the motion to recommend approval of Site Plan Case #99-10-
SP. Commissioner Zahn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Owens, McNeese, Zahn
Nays: Commissioner Houk
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Acting Chairman McMillon asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of AL!gust 17,
1999. Commissioner Owens moved to approve the minutes of the August '17, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner McNeese seconded the motion. The vote was as follows.
Ayes: Acting Chairman McMillon, Commissioners Zahn, McNeese, Owens, Houk.
Nays: Noire
The motion carried.
ITEM '19 REPORTS
Ron Young; Assistant Director of Public Works"City Engineer introduced Gary Johnson as the
new Senior Civil Engineer.
ITEM 20 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There was no report.
There being no further business, Acting Chairman McMillon adjourned the meeting at 10,15p.m.
Robert /Wilson Date
Acting Chairman