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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-03 • Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission May 3, 1977 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. Winn Porter, Troy Fuller, Neal Adams, Sam Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody. (Absent was Mr. Robert Johnson) Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Jack Bullard, Jim Bennett, George W. Brown, William E. Pasteur, Walter Elliott, David Hughes, Jr. , and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Adams. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated April 5, 1977, as written. Mr. Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Fuller, Porter, Tyson, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. WELCOME Chairman Tyson welcomed Mr. Winn Porter to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 3, 1977) II . CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATTING LOTS 21R, BLOCK 13 AND 18R, BLOCK 14, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF TOPLEA ON THE WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 157) Mr. Hughes stated he is with the consulting engineering firm of Elliott and Hughes with offices at 1004 West Euless Boulevard in Euless. He stated he is representing William E. Pasteur, the owner of Lots 21 and 22, Block 13 of Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, and First National Bank of Euless, the owner of Lots 18 and 19, Block 14 of Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Mr. Pasteur' s property is located on the North side of Toplea, West of FM 157, and the bank's property is located South of Toplea, West of FM 157. He is requesting favorable consideration of the preliminary and final plat of the four tracts into two tracts, which will be Lot 21R, Block 13 on the North and Lot 18R, Block 14 on the South. The reason the two lots were combined onto one plat is basically because of economics. The City of Euless has an ordinance that requires a developer to provide all of the public improvements to the property prior to the issuance of a building permit. In this particular case, this involves the extension of a twelve inch water line from Signet Street along the West side of FM 157 down to the Southeast corner of the proposed Lot 18R. Also, sanitary sewer is non-existent to the two lots and would, there- fore, be provided by extending a sewer line from the FM 157 and SH 183 inter- section up to Toplea to serve the two tracts. The other item concerns street paving improvements of FM 157. Curb and gutter will be installed for the length of both tracts and, likewise, Toplea will be paved in it' s entirety with a full forty-one foot back-to-back street for the depth of the two lots. Had it been that only Lot 21R, for example, had been platted, the developer would have borne the full expense of the paving of Toplea, hopefully to be reimbursed by the other property owner as it developed. Therefore, by tieing the two lots together, it is the most economical means of achieving development for both owners. Mr. Hughes stated that Mr. Pasteur has entered into a lease agreement with The First City Savings Association for a proposed savings and loan company on Lot 21R, Block 13. It will not only be the first savings and loan company in Euless, but also the first granted a charter in Tarrant County within the past twenty years. In late 1975, a charter was obtained from the State Savings and Loan Commissioner, and in 1976, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation granted insurance of accounts subject to certain stipulations. This office, approximately forty feet by forty feet, will be the home office of the savings and loan company and will have both inside and drive-in window service. The primary access will be off of Toplea Drive, however there will also be access off of FM 157 which will be an entrance only. This has been approved by the State Highway Department and the staff of the City of Euless. The savings and loan company now has capital and surplus stock in excess of 12 million dollars, and at the time of opening, they will have savings in excess of $750,000. Of the stockholders of this savings and loan company, 90% reside or work in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area. The building should be completed and ready for operation by June 30, 1977. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 3, 1977) Mr. Hughes stated the current owners of Lot 18R, Block 14, First National Bank of Euless, have entered into a contract agreement with a gentleman to build a Mexican restaurant. This will not be a fast food establishment, but a nice eating establishment where you go in and sit down. There are a few complications at the present time. The building was proposed to be about 4200 square feet, causing some problems with parking. However, irrespective of what happens with that particular restaurant, they have the assurance from both owners that the improvements necessary to serve both lots will proceed, and with those improvements, the savings and loan company will open as scheduled June 30, 1977, or possibly before. Mr. Hughes introduced Mr. William Pasteur and Mr. George Brown, president of The First City Savings Association. Mr. Hughes asked if there were any questions of himself, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Pasteur, or Mr. Brown. Mr. Adams asked what access there will be onto Lot 18R where the restaurant is to be located. Mr. Hughes stated there will be one two-way drive off of Toplea Drive which will be twenty-four feet in width, and a drive on the Southern end of Lot 18R. The drive on the Southern end of 18R will have right turn movement only; either coming out and going right, or turning right off of FM 157, as it is near the acceleration lane on FM 157 and the storage lane for the protected left turn on FM 157. Ihr Mr. Adams asked how far the South property line is from the drive going into the back of Western Hills Inn. Mr. Hughes stated it is approximately thirty feet. However, the drive is denied access to FM 157. Chairman Tyson read the City Engineer' s letter to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend approval of preliminary and final platting of Lots 21R, Block 13 and 18R, Block 14, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, as presented. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Porter, Tyson, and Munir. Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Fuller Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 3, 1977) III . CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATTING LOT 1 , PLAZA GRANDE ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED IN PLAZA GRANDE SHOPPING CENTER) Mr. Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes Engineering with offices located at 1004 West Euless Boulevard and is representing the owner, Texas Bank and Trust Company of Dallas. They have entered into a contract to sell a portion of Tract A, Plaza Grande Shopping Center. Therefore, as required by City ordinance, they are submitting Lot 1 , Tract A of Plaza Grande Shopping Center for approval . Plans for water and sewer services to this tract which meet City requirements have been submitted. Chairman Tyson asked if there are any plans for the use of the property at this time. Mr. Elliott stated he has not seen the plans but he understands it is to be a car wash of some type, but he is not certain. Mr. Bullard stated it is a car wash. Chairman Tyson read the City Engineer' s letter which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Adams asked if the thirty foot ingress/egress is existing. Mr. Elliott stated it is an existing paved ingress/egress which serves the shopping center. He stated there is an ingress/egress to the rear but it is for service. Mr. Fuller made a motion to recommend approval of preliminary and final platting of Lot 1 , Plaza Grande Addition, as presented. Mr. Porter seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Fuller, Porter, Adams, Tyson, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody. Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 3, 1977) iv. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATTING LOT 2, BLOCK 1 , ECTOR GARDENS. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH ECTOR) Mr. Elliott stated that approximately two months ago approval was requested for a change of zoning on Lot 2, Block 1 of Ector Gardens for the purpose of locating a dental clinic on the property. The clinic would be owned by Dr. Bennett, who resides and has his business in Euless at this time. However, he wishes to relocate his business to South Ector just South of the Haydn Cutler shopping center. While he believes Dr. Bennett has submitted plans for the building, he is not certain if it has been reviewed by the staff or where it stands at this time. However, he understands that, with favorable consideration of the platting and a favorable recommendation to the City Council , hopefully, a building permit will be taken out for the dental clinic on May 11th. He stated that since the paved street is existing, Dr. Bennett will only be required to pay his pro-rata share of the street and utilities. He is not certain of Dr. Bennett's time table but knows he is anxious to move into the new location. Hopefully, if he is successful in beginning construction in May, it should be completed within ninety days. Dr. Bennett stated this is correct; it should be completed within ninety days after construction is begun. Chairman Tyson read the City Engineer's letter which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Munir made a motion to recommend approval of preliminary and final platting of Lot 2, Block 1 , Ector Gardens, as presented. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Munir, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Porter and Tyson. Nays: None Abstain: Messrs. Fuller and Adams V. PARKING REQUIREMENTS After a lengthy discussion, it was requested that several business leaders and architects be invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss the parking requirements. Chairman Tyson pointed out that the existing ordinance does not include a parking requirement for mini-warehouses. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 3, 1977) VI . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED Chairman