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Home My WebLink About2012-02-07 PLANNING AND ZONING February 7, 2012 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:35 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Richard McNeese Commissioner George Zahn Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Commissioner David Brown Commissioner Monty Huffman Gary McKamie, City Manager Loretta Getchell, Deputy City Manager Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Ron Young, Director of Public Works Paul Smith, Fire Marshal Stephen Cook, Senior Planner VISITORS: Linda Eilenfeldt Charles Crook THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner LuAnn Portugal and the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner Monty Huffman. ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of January 17, 2012. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of January 17, 2012. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Abstention: None _ The motion carried (6-0-0). Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 7, 2012 ITEM 2 CASE #11-06-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit for Block A, Lot 1, Plaza on the Lake Addition for an Automotive General Repair Service in Community Business District (C-2) zoning on 401 S. Industrial Boulevard and approve a motion recommending denial of an Ordinance. Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development represented that the applicant has asked that the case be withdrawn from consideration at this time. ITEM 3 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 12-01-PD AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF AN ORDINANCE. Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development to change the zoning of BBB & C RR Survey, A-204, Tracts 5 and 5D; J. Doss Survey, A-441, Tracts 3C, 4A1, 4A1 A, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 4C, 5, 6, 6A, 6A1, 6A2, 6B, 6B1, 6B1A, and 6B2; and J. Havens Survey, A-685, Tracts 2A and 3; and Glade Parks Addition Block A, Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Lots 1 and 2, Block G, Lot 1, Block H, Lot 1 from Planned Development 1916 (PD 1916) to Planned Development (PD) zoning and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. • Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Glade 121, LP is requesting approval of modifications to the Glade Parks Planned Development (PD) zoning district (Ordinance Number 1916) in order to provide modified design regulations for signage throughout the development; update the associated graphics and exhibits of the Planned Development zoning district to accurately reflect current development goals for signage; and to create conditions for the development of a gas well pad site. Previous modifications to the approximately 193 acre Glade Parks Planned Development zoning district was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 21, 2011 and approved by the City Council on June 28, 2011. Unified Sign Development Plan The developers of Glade Parks are seeking to amend the Unified Sign Development Plan of Glade Parks to allow the construction of monument signs specific to the outparcels of the development. Section 7.9 of the Glade Parks Planned Development District sets standards (size, type and location) for all signs in non-residential areas as part of a Unified Sign Development Page 2 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 7, 2012 Plan. The Sign Ordinance of the City of Euless provides that modifications to a Unified Sign Development Plan may be submitted to the City and approved by the City Council to determine a consistency and uniformity of signs within the development. In the original Unified Sign Development Plan, individual monument signs for out parcels were not considered as part of the development. The state of the economy has created a need to make available to potential end users for the Glade Parks development, opportunities to gain competitive advantages through the use of additional marketing tools. While meeting the quality aesthetic standards established in the Glade Parks PD, the developer is requesting that uniform and consistent monument signs be allowed. The following development standards would be established: • Signs shall be constructed with a stone cladding to the ground with cast stone edging as depicted in the Exhibit BB. • Setbacks will be set at the property line. • Any signs proposed to be located within an easement would require approval from the City Manager. • Signs located along the SH 121 frontage where there are issues with grade change will be measured in height from the grade at the property line. Single Tenant Monument Signs • Along SH 121 Frontage — Max six (6') feet in height by ten (10') feet wide. • Along Rio Grande Blvd — Max three and a half (3.5') feet in height by six (6') feet wide. • Along Cheek-Sparger- - Max six (6') feet in height by ten (10') feet wide. Multi-Tenant Monument Signs • Along SH 121 Frontage — Max eight (8') feet in height by ten (10') feet wide. • Along Rio Grande Blvd — Max four and a half (4.5') feet in height by six (6') feet wide. The physical location of the signs will be regulated through the sign permit process. Gas Well Site Consistent with the master planning of Glade Parks, the location of a gas drill site has been contemplated from the very start. There are multiple parties that have interest in this issue. The original owners of the property retained mineral rights and established a potential drill site when the property was sold to the current developer. A single family �-- home builder has property under contract from the developer adjacent to the proposed gas drill site. In order to create a level playing field for all interested parties, the timing Page 3 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 7, 2012 could not be any better to establish minimum distance relationships between the proposed development and the future gas drilling site. A major objective of the proposed amendments is to ensure that there is thorough and complete disclosure of information to potential home buyers related to the approved gas well site. The proposed amendment language contained in a new Section 12 sets the minimum distance of the pad site exterior boundary and storage tanks on the pad site from the future surrounding single-family residential development, as represented on Exhibit II The proposed amendment requires the pad site boundary be fenced with a masonry wall on areas which will be brought out of the floodplain and a sign erected which would clearly state that the area has been approved as a gas well site. It further sets out timelines for the construction and requires homeowner acknowledgements of the pad site prior to completion of the construction. Coupled with information that will be recorded by plat and included with some of the homebuilder's marketing materials, these actions will enable potential home buyers within the subdivision to be fully aware that a gas well site has been approved at that location. All other provisions of the Chapter 40 "Gas Drilling and Production", except as modified with this amendment apply to future drilling. Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Charles Crook, 1506 Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Texas, spoke. He attended as a proponent of the amendments on behalf of the Harrington family. We wanted it to be noted on the record that he was supportive of the gas related amendments that will establish specific provisions for a development of a future gas drill site. Seeing no others wanting to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no questions among the Commission. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve case#12-01-PD Chairman McNeese said that he thought what staff had brought forward, working with the developer, will get us a quality product that conforms to the vision created in the Planned Development. There were no other comments or questions among the Commission. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Page 4 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 7, 2012 Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). ITEM 4 CASE #11-06-FP Approve a request for a Final Plat changing 5.391 acres out of the Allen M. Downen Survey A-415 to Mad Triangle Addition, Block A, Lots 1 & 2. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The subject property is 5.391 acres of land located at the northeast corner of SH 10 (West Euless Boulevard) and Debra Drive. The property is zoned (TX-10) Texas Highway 10 Multi- Use Zoning District. The applicant has submitted a final plat for two commercial lots on SH 10. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for this property on August 2, 2011. The project has received a certification from the Euless Engineering Department that all public improvements have been installed and are acceptable. The Development Services Group has reviewed and certified the application. Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve Case#11-06-FP. • Commissioner Tompkins asked whether a drive approach would be constructed off of S.H. 10. Mr. Cook responded that the primary access would off of Debra Drive. Chairman McNeese asked about the zoning of the undeveloped parcels on S.H. 10 and who the responsible party will be to maintain the landscaping will be installed between the masonry screening wall and the residential properties to the north of the development. Mr. Cook explained that the undeveloped parcel is zoned "Texas-10" and is likely to be subdivided when developed. The business owner, Service Master, will be responsible for maintain the landscaping, with a man gate installed to allow access. Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal, Tompkins, and Brown. Nays: None Page 5 of 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 7, 2012 Abstention: None The motion carried (6-0-0). There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. � 44 .1 >0 411.- a1.�� Ch rman McNeese Date Page 6 of 6