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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-21 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission June 21 , 1977 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p,m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Carl Tyson. Other members present were Mrs. Helen Lightbody, Messrs. Neal Adams and Troy Fuller. (Absent were Messrs. Sam Munir, Robert Johnson, and Winn Porter) Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and City Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Walter Elliott and Hugh Waite. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Troy Fuller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Adams moved that the minutes of the regular meeting dated June 7, 1977, be approved as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Fuller and Tyson Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 21 , 1977) CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 18R, BLOCK 4, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION Chairman Tyson recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who stated that he is representing the owner of Lot 18R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace, Mr. Hugh Waite. Mr. Elliott stated that this appeared once before when they subdivided and platted Lot 17R, as this lot is a portion Lot 18 and Lot 19. Mr. Elliott stated that at the time Pizza Hut was con- structed on Lot 17R, Mr. Waite did not have any plans to construct anything on the lot; therefore, all he did was to install the water, sewer, and storm sewer and at this time he will construct the curb and gutter. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Bob Friedel has purchased the property to build a mexican food restaurant, and Mr. Waite will be the contractor. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Friedel had anticipated building the restaurant on the southwest corner of Toplea Drive and FM157, but there was not adequate parking space to meet the City requirements. Mr. Elliott stated that there is more than the required parking spaces at this location and they will be in shortly to obtain their building permit. Mr. Waite stated that the plans were redrawn and have been resubmitted to the City staff, that they plan to begin construction July 1 , and the name of the restaurant will be El Matador. Mr. Tyson inquired if there will be adequate parking. Mr. Waite stated that the parking space is in excess of the City requirements. Mr. Adams inquired if the west portion of Block 4 is zoned "R-1" Residential . Mr. Elliott replied affirmatively. Mr. Adams moved to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat of Lot 18R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Fuller, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. , (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, June 21 , 1977) II . RESCHEDULING OF JULY 5 MEETING Chairman Tyson stated that several members of the Commission will be out of town on July 5, so due to lack of a quorum, the meeting of July 5 will be rescheduled at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Development, Rick Barnes. III . CHANGES OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MIXED DRINKS RESTAURANT Mrs. Lightbody stated that she visited the Executive Suite in Arlington and the appearance from the exterior is fine, but the tables are geared for a cocktail lounge; it has a small dance floor, bar, juke box, and food is incidental . She stated there are also pool tables. She stated that the lounge is not bad in appearance but is not 50% food sales. She stated that a sign on the outside says "Unescorted Ladies Admitted Free". Mr. Tyson stated that the Commission tried to design the zoning to restrict this type of business so the City does not have a row of cocktail lounges, and he would like to see if they can look at some way to restrict the distance between the lounges. Mr. Barnes stated that with the Specific Use Permit, the City does have the opportunity to limit construction of this type of business. Mr. Tyson requested Mr. Barnes to investigate the distance requirement for mixed drink restaurants and ask the City Attorney to give his opinion on this matter. I V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVE 44-- Chairman