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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-18 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 1977 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. Dick Wells, Troy Fuller, Neal Adams, Sam Munir, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. (Absent was Mr. Robert Johnson. ) Also present were Director of Public Works Jack Bullard and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Roy Lee Jones, Jr. , Gerald Meason, Marvin Hogan, Kenneth R. Vowell , Harold D. Holder, Merrell Dean Martin, Henry V. Kitchens, Joe R. Bell , Jim Bennett, Walter A. Elliott, Jr. , Revice H. Owen, Melton F. Owen, Hal D. Baggarly, Mike Allen, Roger Chafin, Dave Denison, Gary M. Winter, John W. Mackie, and Mesdms, Roy Lee Jones, Jr. , Gerald Meason, Marvin Hogan, Kenneth R. Vowell , Paul Green, Harold D. Holder, Merrell Dean Martin, Joe R. Bell , Sue Henry, Linda Johnson, Hal D. Baggarly, Willie Mae McCormick, Ronald W. Albertson, and Judy Mackie. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Wells. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fuller made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated January 4, 1977, as written. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Fuller, Adams, Wells, Tyson, and Mrs. Lightbody, Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. Mr. Munir arrived at this time. lftilw (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 258 REQUEST OF M. W. SIMMONS FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT 1 , A. J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 684. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH ECTOR DRIVE, SOUTH OF HUFFMAN ROAD.) Chairman Tyson stated the rules of a Public Hearing on a zoning case. The person presenting the case will be heard first, then questions from the Zoning Commission, questions from the audience directed through the Chairman, statements from proponents, and then statements from opponents will be heard. Mr. Walter Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes Engineering located in the City of Euless and is representing the owners of Tract 1 , A. J. Huitt Survey in their request for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District. The property is presently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Simmons. Mr. Simmons' father owned the land that the city hall is now located on until about fifty years ago when he sold it. Mr. Simmons grew up on property in this area as did his wife. Mrs. Simmons' father owned the property for which the change of zoning is being requested. When Mr. and Mrs. Simmons were married, they inherited the property and lived there for many years. In the early 1960s, the highway right-of-way came through and started purchasing land for the new freeway. Their home was located at the intersection of Ector and Huffman Road, which previously was Simmons Drive and Bedford Euless Road. In the process, it was necessary for them to relocate. Therefore, they moved to Oakwood Terrace Addition in Euless. They bought a home in the South part of town and lived there until about three years ago when it became necessary for them to move. They have since bought a farm in South Arlington where they have some cattle. They have therefore, been lifelong residents of Euless and have not just recently bought the land and decided to develop it. The property is located South of Tract 1A which is located on the corner of Huffman Drive and South Ector Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons own the total tract of land, but the South 350 feet is zoned C-2 Community Business District. The property is approximately 600 feet in length along South Ector Drive and approximately 150 feet in depth. The property surrounding this tract is presently zoned C-2 except the property to the West which is zoned R-1 . When the property is zoned C-2, it will be the responsibility of the owner of the property zoned commercial to erect a screening fence which is required to be at least six feet high. Mr. Elliott further stated that until recently Mr. and Mrs. Simmons had no desire to sell the property although they have owned it for many years and have had many requests and offers to buy it. Dr. Bennett, a local dentist that has been in our community for about six years and lives in Trailwood Addition, desires to relocate his business from Midway Drive to Ector Drive and it is necessary to rezone the property in order for him to complete the purchase of the property. He is only interested in the first 75 to 100 feet along South Ector Drive which will be adjacent to the commercial building that is to be located on Tract 1A. Dr. Bennett has some tentative plans (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) on the type of construction he plans to build and if there are any questions, Dr. Bennett will answer them. However, the type of construction is not a determining factor in the approval of the zoning. Dr. Bennett' s business is one that will operate primarily in the daytime hours from 8:00 a.m. until about 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. There are no plans at this time for the remainder of the property except that it will be a continuation of a similar type plan and design that will fall within the proper zoning. Mr. Munir asked if Dr. Bennett will be purchasing the entire tract. Mr. Elliott stated that Dr. Bennett will only be purchasing a portion of the tract. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any firm plans at this time for the remainder of the tract. Mr. Elliott stated there are firm plans only on about the first 75 to 100 feet along the Northern portion. Mr. Munir asked what is planned on Tract 1A. Mr. Elliott stated it was recently rezoned to C-2 for a retail sales center. It will be a 6900 square foot complex constructed of masonry or concrete. Mr. Bullard stated it will be tilt wall construction. Mr. Elliott stated there will be a screen- ing fence and retaining wall on the West side of the property. Chairman Tyson asked the Commission members if they had any more questions. There were none. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any questions from the audience. Mrs. Henry of 206 Skyway asked what type of fence the screening fence will be and if it will go to the end of the property. Mr. Elliott stated it will eventually go the entire distance as the new businesses come in. He then directed the question about the type of fence to Mr. Bullard. Mr. Bullard stated certain types of screening fences are required that are solid and cannot be seen through other than a possible crack. It must be a six foot fence of either wood, masonry or other type of permanent structure. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Chairman Tyson read Section 10-104 (1 ) Nor of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: "A required screening wall or fence shall be constructed of masonry or of a concrete or metal frame or base which supports a permanent type wall material , the surface of which does not contain openings more than forty (40) square inches in each one (1 ) square foot of surface of such wall or fence, and which surface shall constitute a visual barrier. No openings shall be permitted for access unless a solid gate shall remain closed at all times except when in actual use. " Chairman Tyson stated he believed Mrs. Henry was wanting to know if there were any firm plans at this time of the type of fence to be built. Mr. Elliott stated there are no firm plans at this time. Mrs. Henry asked when the fence will be built. Chairman Tyson stated the screening fence will be extended as each new business comes in. It will be necessary to replat the property purchased by Dr. Bennett prior to the issuance of a building permit. Also, before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, the screening fence must be built in accordance with the requirements stated in the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Henry asked if a fence will be built on the West side of the lot on the corner of Ector Drive and Huffman Drive. Mr. Elliott stated there would be. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions. There were none. Chairman Tyson asked if there was anyone who would like to be heard in favor of the zoning request. Mr. Melton Owens of 101 Ridgecrest stated he is in favor of the zoning request. Chairman Tyson asked if there was anyone who would like to be heard in opposition to the zoning request. Mr. H. V. Kitchens of 109 Ridgecrest stated he is opposed to the zoning request. Mr. Adams stated he abstains from voting as he has a conflict. Mr. Fuller stated he abstains from voting as he has a conflict. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mrs. Lightbody asked why Mr. Kitchens is opposed to the zoning change. Mr. Kitchens stated he has no specific reasons, he is merely opposed. Mr. Wells made a motion to recommend approval of Zoning Case No. 258, request of M. W. Simmons for change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District on Tract 1 , A. J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wells, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Tyson and Munir. Nays: None Abstain: Messrs. Adams and Fuller. Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. II . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 257 REQUEST OF JOE P. FARINA FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT 3A3, S. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 705. (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF CARTER DRIVE AND NORTH OF SPUR 350.) Chairman Tyson stated the same rules for a Public Hearing apply to this zoning case. Mr. Dave Denison of American Diversified Properties located at 5630 Yale Blvd. in Dallas stated they are prepared to purchase the property from Mr. Farina subject to approval of the change of zoning. At the present time, there are no definite plans for the tract of land, but they feel it has good commercial potential because it fronts on Spur 350 and the property to the East is zoned commercial . He further stated that they will probably try to develop some type of commercial and office uses on the thirteen acres at such time they feel the market is there. At the time of development, they will meet all existing restrictions or requirements of the City. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Denison if he was aware of what the future land use map has planned for the property. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Denison stated the future land use map shows the front part of the property as community business and the back part of the property as multi-family dwelling with sixteen units per acre. Chairman Tyson asked if they had plans of any kind for the property. Mr. Denison stated they have none at this time but will at some point in the future; possibly three or four years. He stated they purchased some property South of Hwy. 183 several years ago with intentions of developing it but the building industry suffered a severe recession and they have not been able to develop it. Therefore, they do not feel they can develop this property at this time but hope to within a two to four year period. Mr. Fuller asked if consideration had been given to the idea of having multi-family along the West side of the property. Mr. Denison stated the property is only about 530 feet wide and when International Parkway is extended from the North with a sixty foot right-of-way, there will only be about 470 feet remaining, which would not be enough width to allow very many different things on the property. Whatever use is decided for the property will have to be the use for the entire property. Mr. Wells asked where International Drive will be coming through the property. Mr. Denison stated it is projected to go directly South which would put it directly in the center of the property. However, it would probably be brought in with a slight curve to either the West or East side of the property so the remaining land would be of a greater depth and of more use. Mike Allen is representing Mr. Farina. Mr. Adams asked to which side International Drive will curve. Mr. Denison stated it does not matter which side; whichever side the City prefers. The curve will not be too severe to meet the curvature requirements in the subdivision ordinance. Mr. Fuller asked what type of commercial is planned for the property. Mr. Denison stated possibly a combination of some office space but not limited to office space and other types that would mix well with office space such as service shops. At this time, nothing is definite so anything allowed in a C-2 zoning would be a possibility. Mr. Denison stated he is aware that the Planning and Zoning Commission like to see some proposals of what the property will be used for when a zoning change is requested. This was not done as there are no proposals at this time. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Adams asked if they are in the process of developing a proposed plan. Mr. Denison stated they are not. The property became available at what was considered a good price if it could be used for commercial purposes. Chairman Tyson asked if the reason C-2 zoning is requested rather than C-1 is because of the greater flexibility allowed in C-2. Mr. Denison stated it is; they want uses that draw from the traffic on Spur 350 and C-1 zoning is only neighborhood type businesses. Chairman Tyson read from the Zoning Ordinance uses permitted in C-1 zoning. Mr. Denison stated C-2 zoning allows types of uses that require freeway exposure. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions from the Commission members. Mr. Wells stated he would have more questions later. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any questions from the audience. Mrs. Ron Albertson of 304 Carter asked what is allowed in C-2 zoning. Chairman Tyson stated C-2 includes a number of uses. He then read some of the uses from the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. M. D. Martin of 411 Towncreek asked what the property is now zoned. Chairman Tyson stated the property is currently zoned R-1 Single Family Dwelling District. The future land use map shows the Southeast corner as C-2 and the remainder as multi-family, sixteen units per acre. Mr. Martin asked if Fuller Street will be extended. Chairman Tyson stated Fuller Street dead ends into the property at this time and he is not certain whether it will tie into International Drive. It depends on whether International Drive is extended on the West or East side of the property. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Martin asked how much difference there would be in his taxes if the property is rezoned to C-2. Chairman Tyson stated there should be no difference in the taxes of the homeowners. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions. There were none. Chairman Tyson asked if there was anyone who would like to be heard in favor of the zoning request. Mr. Hugh Waite of Box 92, Euless, stated he is part of a group that owns the property immediately North of this tract. His property, which is zoned R-5, is a continuation of Somerset Place which was developed a few years ago. There are about seventeen acres left and they are in the process of looking at plans to develop the first six acres adjoining Somerset Place. International Drive dead ends into the North edge of the prop- erty and if this section is developed, they will extend International Drive. On the East side of International Drive, there is a section of L-1 as a protective zoning. Mr. Waite stated he plans to develop office space on this tract similar to what Mr. Denison anticipates building on Tract 3A3. Although the property is zoned R-5, there is no demand for high density apartments at this time. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Waite approximately how long he estimates it to take to develop the thirteen acres, based on the ab- sorption rates of commercial property of the last ten years. He stated there is approximately seventy-five acres zoned commercial in the City of Euless at this time. Mr. Waite stated the obvious site for development in the near future is in this area because there is a major street going into it and a major street going out of it to take care of the flow of traffic without congesting Main Street and the utilities are already located there. Mr. Fuller asked Mr. Waite if the extension of International Drive will be advantagous to his development. Mr. Waite stated it will be. Mr. Allen of 6350 LBJ Freeway in Dallas stated in behalf of Mr. Farina that he is in favor of the zoning change. Mr. Farina owns 109 acres zoned commercial and limited industrial located East of Tract 3A3. With R-5 to the North, limited industrial and commercial to the East, and the property fronting on the freeway, it is hard to consider R-1 Single Family Dwelling as the best use of the property which is the present zoning. He stated it has been their experience that as the city begins to grow, major companies come in looking for a site for a new building and it is advanta- geous to have the property ready to develop and the proper zoning. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Chairman Tyson asked if there was anyone else who would like to be heard in favor of the zoning request. There were none. Chairman Tyson asked if there was anyone wou would like to be heard who opposed the zoning request. Mrs. Ron Albertson read a letter composed by her husband in opposition to the zoning change. A copy of the letter was not given to the Commission and is therefore, unable to be made a part of the minutes. Mrs. Albertson stated that she shares her husband' s opinion of the zoning change. She pointed out the bankruptcies that have taken place on land near the DFW Airport because the land has not developed. She feels that our city will not grow from the small amount of business here as the airport has not brought in the business yet. She also pointed out that in a C-2 zoning district, theaters are allowed and she would be much opposed to a theater being built at that location. Mrs. Albertson stated there is no trade for small businesses; there are too many vacant lots in Euless now where businesses have gone bankrupt. This land could be developed rather than change the land from R-1 for new families to come in which would bring more trade for the existing businesses. Mr. Fuller asked if Mr. Albertson had stated in the letter that he preferred apartments or townhouses rather than commercial zoning. Mrs. Albertson stated he had. Mr. Fuller asked if he was serious when he stated his preference of apartments rather than commercial as there is normally much opposition to apartments being constructed near a residential area. Mrs. Albertson stated her husband felt like apartments would be more advantageous than small businesses because there are too many that have gone bankrupt. With the airport and the people coming in, there would be more chance of an apartment being of use there. Chairman Tyson asked Mrs. Albertson if her views would be different if there were some type of plans to show exactly what type of business is planned. Mrs. Albertson stated it would help if it was known exactly what would go in. However, with this not known and all of the possibilities that are available, she is very much opposed to the zoning change. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Earl Holder of 301 Carter Drive stated he is opposed to the zoning change for three reasons: noise polution, extra traffic through a quiet neighborhood, and litter. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Holder if it would effect his opinion if he knew at this time the exact type of business that was to be developed there or if he was completely opposed to commercial zoning. If not in complete opposition to commercial zoning, what type of commercial business he would agree to. Mr. Holder stated he prefers to main- tain a residential zoning as he is not in favor of apartment dwelling or commercial . Sometimes, apartments look nice in the beginning but, after a few years, begin to deteriorate. Mr. C. J. Morgan of 300 Carter Drive stated he agrees with Mrs. Albertson and Mr. Holder. The land directly behind his house was zoned R-2 at the time he purchased his house but it reverted back to R-1 . He and his family realize what would happen if it was changed to C-2. Certain types of businesses might not be objectionable if they brought a good plan and was presented but he cannot agree to zoning it C-2 to allow any type of commercial structure such as a service station or a feed store. Mr. John Mackey of 305 Carter stated the service road to Spur 350 is not actually a service road to Spur 350; it feeds into Fuller Road near the post office. Therefore, there is already a traffic problem as people cut through Carter, rather than to to Main Street. All of the traffic flow is to the West with none to the East. He asked if there are any plans for a new road to open up to the East. Chairman Tyson stated Midway Drive will go all of the way through to 360 in the future. Mr. Bullard stated at the time Midway Drive is extended, International Drive will extend to Midway Drive. Also, there will be an off and on ramp at 360 and 350 with a clover leaf where traffic can flow in both directions. Mr. Mackey asked if this will change Frontage Road where it will go back to 350. Mr. Bullard stated he knows of no plans at this time to change Frontage Road. Mr. Mackey stated that this was one of his concerns because it does not feed back into 350, it feeds into the residential area. Mr. Bullard stated anything going in that direction can only go to Minters Chapel Road at the present time and that International Way will give a way North. When the clover leaf is built at 360, they can also go North off of the service road on it. (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Mackey stated he is opposed to the drastic change from R-1 to C-2. He stated there needs to be a buffer zone between the residential and the airport. You cannot build single family dwellings all the way to the runway so he would like to see a small change rather than a drastic change. He is in favor of possibly having one story apartments or duplexes next to the residential , apartments on the next block, and then phase out with commercial toward 360. Mrs. Johnson of 310 Carter stated her husband is out of town at this time, but that they both are opposed to the change. They have been looking in the City of Euless for land to build a new home on and at this time there are no new homes in the city being built. She stated they would like a larger home and would like to have the property maintain an R-1 zoning. Mr. Baggarly of 308 Carter stated he is opposed to the change because of the various plans allowed and feels it would be better served as single family dwellings rather than just any kind of business. Mr. Gerald L. Meason of 200 Carter stated he agrees with the statements of the others who have opposed the change. He feels it should remain R-1 for more single family units. Mrs. Paul Green of 208 Carter stated she and her husband would like the property to remain R-1 . They bought their home three years ago and the zoning of the property was one of the first things they checked. Mr. M. D. Martin of 411 Towncreek stated he is opposed to the change and prefers R-1 zoning. He would have to know what type of commercial would be going in before he would consider approval . Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Martin if he would be more favorable of the C-2 zoning if a specific use for the area was presented. Mr. Martin stated he would. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions from the audience. There were none. Mr. Wells asked Mr. Denison the name of the company he is representing. Mr. Denison stated the name is American Diversified Properties located at 5630 Yale Blvd. (Page Twelve, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Wells asked if they are strictly a property investment company. Mr. Denison stated they are diversified; a small company involved in civil engineering. They have a civil engineering firm, Hunter Associates, Haydn Associates, and Petroleum Engineers. The company employs about thirty-five, most of which are involved in engineering work. They have about five tracts of land in the Dallas area, and one at Highland Village in Denton County which is being developed single family. The other tracts are not being developed at this time. They also have some industrial property in Hutchins and residential property in Roulette. Mr. Wells asked if they are purchasing the property to resell it at a later date. Mr. Denison stated not necessarily, but it is a possibility. Mr. Wells asked if they normally resell the property they purchase. Mr. Denison stated their primary business is not property investment, it is engineering, petroleum, and civil . However, they use some of the money that is raised from these areas for reinvestment and try to buy property that within the next five years will be ready for develop- ment. They do not buy property a distance from a metropolitan area that would not be developed for some time. They anticipate developing this tract possibly when International Drive is extended. They will extend International Drive to the South when it is extended to their Northern property line so they will have access to the property. Mr. Denison stated he talked with Mr. Fynch, the District Design Engineer of Fort Worth, to find out what the Highway Department' s plans are for the area and was told of an overpass scheduled to be located West of the 360 interchange. Mr. Bullard stated it will be American Airlines Blvd. Mr. Denison stated it appeared that Frontage Road will be open to the East to allow a cross over at that overpass to the South. He stated their intentions of getting the extension of International Drive through so there will be access to the North and to possibly develop some rental office space or office and commercial space and get one or two other uses for part of the land fronting Spur 350 such as a restaurant. Mr. Wells asked the width of the property. Mr. Denison stated it is approximately 550 feet wide. (Page Thirteen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Wells asked Mr. Denison if they would consider a C-1 buffer zone on the West side of the property. Mr. Denison stated they probably would. Mr. Wells stated there is a great amount of difference between C-1 adjacent to residential and C-2 adjacent to residen- tial . Mr. Denison stated this item could be tabled to give them time to draw up some proposals on limitations for the uses of the property and the access to the property. Mr. Adams asked Mr. Bullard what the City's view would be of dead ending Fuller Drive at the property line. Mr. Bullard stated in the past the plans have been to close Fuller Drive at that location where International Drive was originally planned. The reason there was that much planning on this was because there were three different property owners involved in the property along International Drive from Midway to 350, Hugh Waite being the owner in the center. Before considering any zoning in that area, the three got together to form a layout to show how each wanted their land to develop. It resulted with International Drive extending all the way to 350, but the streets that were stubbed out at Carter Drive would be closed. Mr. Wells stated Fuller Drive is the only street at this time that is stubbed out. Mr. Denison stated he could go back and formulate plans and bring in a plat that would have more definite proposals added to the basic restrictions and use of the property, access to the property, and set backs. Also, they would consider the possibility of lower zoning on the West side of the property. Mr. Fuller stated he would like for Mr. Denison to do this as he does not have a time schedule to meet. Mr. Denison stated they have a closing date to meet but it will not be a problem. Chairman Tyson asked what kind of restrictions Mr. Denison can put on the property and leave the C-2 zoning request. Mr. Bullard stated he would need to request a Specific Use Permit on the West side of the property and draw the plans for the specific type of buildings wanted. Mr. Wells stated a request for a Specific Use Permit can not be made without a specific use. (Page Fourteen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Bullard stated he could request office buildings for the specific use which would include any type of office building. Mr. Waite asked if a specific non-use could be used. Mr. Bullard stated it could not as there would be too many uses that could be listed as a non-use. Chairman Tyson stated it may be more agreeable if the request was changed to include a buffer zone of C-1 on the West side of the property rather than the blanket C-2. He asked if the request must be changed to reflect the request for the C-1 buffer zone. Mr. Bullard stated the request could remain the same and at the time of the next hearing, Mr. Denison can request the changes he desires. Chairman Tyson stated he did not know if Mr. Denison was aware of the uses permitted in C-1 but there are quite a number. He read from the Zoning Ordinance the uses allowed in a C-1 zoning district. Mrs. Albertson asked when the proposed roads will be built. She asked if the roads will be built at the time the land is developed. Chairman Tyson stated the developer is responsible for developing the roads in the area and his property would not be of value to him until there is a road to serve the property. Mrs. Albertson asked when the cross over will be built. Mr. Bullard stated the State Highway Department has already purchased the necessary land for the crossing but he is not definite of the time. Mr. Denison stated Mr. Fynch of the Highway Department indicated the overpass will be started immediately after the 350 interchange is completed. Mr. Adams asked Mr. Denison how much time would be necessary if the item is tabled. Mr. Denison asked when the next meeting is scheduled. Chairman Tyson stated it will be February 1 , 1977. Mr. Denison stated they would be ready by that time. (Page Fifteen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Munir asked Mr. Denison which direction he prefers International Drive to curve. He wanted to know if the neighbors would rather have the street behind their yard or have it on the East side. Mr. Denison stated if they could get Mr. Farina, who owns the property to the East, to build half of the street and locate it on the property line, that is what they would do. However, if a C-1 buffer zone is put in, they will probably curve the street so that the C-1 strip will be on the West side of the street and the C-2 will be on the East side. Mr. Bullard asked Mr. Denison if he was aware that the street is required to come off of Mr. Waits property at the center of his property. Mr. Denison stated he was not aware of this. He asked if International Blvd. must be in the center of the property at the South end of his property. Mr. Bullard stated it does not. Mr. Adams asked Mr. Waite when he anticipates the development of International Drive on his property. Mr. Waite stated approximately two years. Chairman Tyson asked Mrs. Albertson if she would be more agreeable to the C-1 buffer zone between her property and the C-2 zoning. Mrs. Albertson stated she would be more agreeable but not in favor of it. She asked what type of school is proposed on East Midway. Chairman Tyson stated he believes it is an elementary site. Mr. Bullard stated it is firmly planned as an elementary site. Chairman Tyson asked if the school district owns the property. Mr. Bullard stated they do. Mrs. Albertson stated the C-1 and C-2 zoned property is very close to the proposed school , and feels this will cause too much traffic near the school . Chairman Tyson asked Mrs. Albertson if she is aware that a screening fence is required between the property lines at the time a business is built. (Page Sixteen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mrs. Albertson asked how close the fence has to be to the property line. Chairman Tyson stated it will be on the property line. Mr. Bullard stated the only reason the fence may possibly not be on the property line is because of utility lines. Mrs. Albertson asked who would be responsible for an alley way if there was one. Mr. Bullard stated alley ways are not allowed in the City of Euless. A member of the audience asked how near the buildings will be to the property line. Mr. Bullard stated they are required to have at least fifteen feet of paving to the back. Mr. Denison requested that this item be tabled until February 1 , 1977, at which time, he will present more information and a plat. Mr. Adams made a motion that Zoning Case No. 257 be tabled until the February 1 , 1977 meeting in order to give Mr. Denison time to revise his request and submit additional plans to the Commission. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Wells, Fuller, Tyson, and Munir. Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. Chairman Tyson informed the audience that there will be no further written notice to property owners, but the continuation of the Public Hearing will be on February 1 , 1977. III . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 256 REQUEST OF WHITELEY, BORING & MORRISON FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C-1" NEIGH- BORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "R-2" TWO- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON LOTS 9, 10, 11 , 22, 23 AND 24, BLOCK 2, J.E. WHITENER ESTATES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH PIPELINE ROAD, SOUTH OF WHITENER ROAD AND EAST OF KNOB HILL MOBILE HOME PARK.) (Page Seventeen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Bullard stated he is representing Mr. George Boring in the request for change of zoning from C-1 and R-2 to R-1 on Lots 9, 10, 11 , 22, 23 and 24, Block 2 of J. E. Whitener Estates. Mr. Boring requested Mr. Bullard to point out that he was unable to develop duplexes on the property as intended and is therefore, requesting the change of zoning. Mr. Bullard stated Mr. Boring was unaware that single family dwellings are not allowed in a C-1 or R-2 zoning district and has begun development on the property. Mr. Fuller asked the status of the development. Mr. Bullard stated there are no slabs poured, but the forms are in place. He further stated that Mr. Boring intends to sell the front and back lot with one house. Therefore, there will be six lots and only three houses built. Mrs. Lightbody asked Mr. Bullard if Mr. Boring was aware that the property across the street is zoned industrial . Mr. Bullard stated they are aware of the zoning. Mr. Fuller asked the status of the lawsuit between Mr. Boring and Mr. Cross. Mr. Bullard stated the lawsuit is final and Mr. Cross lost the suit. Mr. Tyson asked the size of house to be built on the lots. Mr. Bullard stated he does not know the size of the houses but the price will be between $60,000. and $90,000. Chairman Tyson asked if a turn around should be required as it would be a problem to back into Pipeline. Mr. Bullard stated that due to the size of the driveway, it will be unfeasable not to have a turn around. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any more questions. There were none. Mr. Fuller made a motion to recommend approval of Zoning Case No. 256, request of Whiteley, Boring & Morrison for change of zoning from "C-1" Neighborhood Business District and "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "R-1" Single family Dwelling District on Lots 9, 10, 11 , 22, 23 and 24, Block 2 of J. E. Whitener Estates. (Page Eighteen, Regular Meeting, Planning & Zoning Commission, January 18, 1977) Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Fuller, Adams, Wells, Tyson, and Munir. Nays: None Abstain: Mrs. Lightbody Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. I V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED G/ Chairman