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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-02 Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission May 2, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Chairman Carl Tyson. Other members present were Messrs. John Deithloff, Bob Eden, Neal Adams, Chris Jones, Sam Munir, and Mrs. Helen Lightbody. Also present were Director of Planning and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Robert Rowley, Barry Hudson, Douglas E. Cozby, Bob Ward, Owen D. Long, James A. Lucas, Walter A. Elliott, Bill Pasteur, Joe Moreland, and Mesdms. Willie Mae McCormick and Mary Jane Spencer. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Eden. NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED Chairman Tyson welcomed the two new members, Messrs. John Deithloff and Chris Jones, to the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Eden made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated April 18, 1978, as written. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff, Adams, Tyson, Jones, and Munir Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLATTING - TRAIL LAKE ESTATES. PLATTING OF 89 LOTS LOCATED WEST OF TRAILWOOD ADDITION, NORTH OF LAKEWOOD ADDITION. Mr. Eden stepped down from the Commission for this item as he is a principal of the development. Mr. Elliott stated he is representing Mr. Eden in his request for preliminary platting of 89 lots which are bounded by Trailwood Addition on the East, Lakewood Addition on the South, Hwy. 157 on the West, and the city park property on the North. The development will be broken into three phases. Phase I will be a portion of the single family development; Phase II will be the remainder of the single family development, to the existing lake; and Phase III will be the property West of the lake to Highway 157. Mr. Eden plans to begin construction immediately; final plans on Phase I should be in within sixty days. Chairman Tyson read the City Engineer' s Ihr letter which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Elliott stated he concurs with all of the items of the letter. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Elliott what is planned for the property West of the lake. Mr. Elliott stated they plan to request a change of zoning to multi-family on the property within the next month, with a small area to the North to be some type of office complex. Mr. Munir asked from which direction the lake is fed. Mr. Elliott stated it is fed from the 200 to 300 acres to the South. The lake has been there for about thirty-five years and is located on about six or eight acres. Mr. Adams asked if the existing eight inch sewer line comes out of Trailwood Addition. Mr. Elliott stated several years ago, Eden Estates granted the city an easement to serve Green Hills Park. A portion of it can be used. However, the portion in Phase II as well as Lot 2, Block 13 cannot be used. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Mrs. Lightbody inquired about the entrances to the North and South. Mr. Elliott stated Lakewood Drive will be the entrance from the South and Summit Ridge will be extended from the East. These will be the only entrances; there will not be an entrance to the North. Mr. Deithloff inquired about the time element between Phase I and Phase II . Mr. Elliott stated it will probably be from nine months to a year. Mr. Deithloff asked if Phase II is dependent on Phase I . Mr. Elliott stated it is not. Mrs. Lightbody asked what type of houses will be constructed. Mr. Elliott stated they will be the equivalent to Trailwood Addition. However, they will be required to have a minimum, probably of 2,000 square feet. Chairman Tyson inquired about the drainage at the intersection of Summit Ridge and Trailwood; how is the water being picked up from Lakewood Addition. Mr. Elliott stated there is an existing 24 inch or 27 inch line that ties into a 42 inch line the city installed three or four years ago. They will remove a section of the existing 27 inch line and replace it with a 42 inch line which will pick up additional drainage. The water will flow through a pipe system and not just flow overground. The drain- age will be by way of inlets and manholes, and not where objects can stop it up as easily. Mr. Munir asked how much water will be added by the development. Mr. Elliott stated the City of Euless has adopted the "Blue Book" published by the City of Fort Worth which states there is an increase of .2 runoff from raw land to residentially developed property. Chairman Tyson inquired about the extension of Summit Ridge. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Mr. Elliott stated they decided to extend Summit Ridge because the street was stubbed out for extension, increased police and fire protection, and if the street were not extended, the pathway for the children to get to Lakewood Elementary would be eliminated. However, if the city wants the street closed, they will . Mr. Eden stated he and his sister, Mary Jane Spencer, own the property and they feel it would be best to have the street open. However, if the city requests the street to be closed, they will not debate the issue. Chairman Tyson stated that from previous discussions, about 50% of the Trailwood residents were in favor of the extension and 50% were opposed. Those who opposed were concerned about the increase in traffic and those in favor wanted the access it would provide for the children to get to Lakewood Elementary. If the street were not extended, the only route the children in Trailwood Addition could take would be by way of North Main Street to Ash Lane. Mr. Adams stated he feels it would be an error to require the closing of Summit Ridge. Chairman Tyson read the recommendations of the Street Naming Committee which are attached and made a part of the minutes. Mr. Adams stated the recommended names are not definite; they are merely suggested names that would coincide with the name of the addition. Mr. Elliott stated Mr. Eden could work out the street names with the city staff. Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend preliminary plat approval of Trail Lake Estates as submitted, subject to the City Engineer' s letter and the working out of the street names prior to the submission of the final plat. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Adams, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff, Tyson, Jones and Munir Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Eden Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) II . CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLATTING - TIMBERBROOK MEADOWS. PLATTING OF 122 LOTS LOCATED WEST OF MAIN STREET, NORTH OF BEAR CREEK ESTATES Mr. Hudson stated he is with Farrington and Associates and is representing Don Baker Enterprises which is platting Timberbrook Meadows Addition located North of Bear Creek Estates. The East boundary line is North Main Street and the West boundary is Baze Drive. The development will contain about 122 lots located on 37 acres. Chairman Tyson read the City Engineer's letter which is to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Hudson stated he concurs with items one, two, four, five, and seven. Concerning item three, there is a city water pump station located on North Main Street on their East boundary line. They will extend the sewer line, however, he assumes the city will pay for the extension on the city' s property. Mr. Barnes stated the city will pay the cost of the extension for the lot on which the water pump is located. Mr. Hudson stated concerning item six, they are only requesting preliminary approval of the street layout and the plan design. They understand there is a twenty-one day delay when requesting a variance from the full concrete lining of major drainage channels. However, they would like to eliminate the existing stock pond but allow the trees to remain. They intend to comply with the city' s drainage requirements but would like to go ahead and get preliminary plat approval at this time. Chairman Tyson asked if the fifty foot drainage easement to the South that they will be running into is concrete lined. Mr. Hudson stated it is; there was no provision in the City of Euless subdivision ordinance for natural channels at the time that easement was built. Chairman Tyson stated what is being requested, therefore, is preliminary plat approval subject to meeting the re- quirements of the twenty-one day review period to allow a natural channel as opposed to the concrete lined channel . (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Mr. Hudson stated this is correct. Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Hudson if he was aware of the recommendations of the Street Naming Committee which are to be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Hudson stated he was not aware of their recommendations. Chairman Tyson stated Mr. Adams is the representative of the Street Naming Committee. Mr. Adams stated it is recommended that Street "A" and Street "A" South be combined to be called Timberbrook Drive; Street "A" North be Meadowlawn Drive, or some other name which would tie to the subdivision; Street "C" be Brook Meadow Drive; and Street "B" be Timberdale Drive, or some other name. Also, Court "A" would be Timberknoll Court. He inquired about the hitch in the street at the intersection of Street "A" and Street "A" South. Mr. Hudson stated the purpose of the hitch was to slow down the traffic flow and accentuate the trees in that area. Mr. Adams stated if the hitch remains, it probably would be best to combine Street "A" and Street "A" North as Timber- brook Drive and make Street "A" South Meadowlawn Drive, with Court "B" as Meadowlawn Court. Chairman Tyson asked what size street opening is going to be at the court on Street "A" North. Mr. Hudson stated it is not classified as a full court and they will concur with the city' s decision of the size. Chairman Tyson asked if there were any other questions of Mr. Hudson. There were none. Mr. Lucas stated he owns the property immediately North of the subject property. He accidentally learned of the development and did not get a copy of the plat until late. He does not see a particular problem with the development, but would like to ask for a delay to give him a chance to review the plat in relation to his property. One thing he is concerned with is the Master Plan designation of an East-West collector street in the area. Since it will not be within Timberbrook Meadows, will it be required to be on his property. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Mr. Elliott stated the Master Plan indicates the collector street to be on the North property line of Timberbrook Addition, which is Mr. Lucas' South property line. Mr. Barnes stated there is some par- tially dedicated right-of-way North of Mr. Lucas' property, therefore, it would not interfere with his property. Mr. Elliott stated the partially ded- icated right-of-way is further North than Mr. Lucas ' property. However, there is a collector street shown on the Master Plan at his South boundary line. If the street is required to go through, and if it is not located within Timberbrook Meadows, Mr. Lucas is afraid it will be required on his property. Mr. Lucas stated he will work with both the city and the developer. However, he does not want to be required to have the street totally on his property. If the collector street is not re- quired on his property, the situation will be different. He feels more study is needed concerning the matter. Mr. Hudson stated he is trying to work with Mr. Lucas, which is evident by the stubbing out of one street to the North for his use. However, he was not aware of the collector street designated on the Master Plan. He does not feel the collector street is needed and suggested making a motion stating this. Mr. Adams asked Mr. Hudson if an unbearable burden would be placed on him if this item was tabled since the location of the collector street needs to be worked out as well as the drainage situation. Mr. Hudson stated Baker Enterprises would like to go ahead and develop the tract as soon as possible. He would like, therefore, to get preliminary approval subject to the drainage. Chairman Tyson stated he feels it would be best to wait on the preliminary approval until the drainage is deter- mined. Mr. Adams made a motion to table the preliminary plat of Timberbrook Meadows in order for the two property owners to discuss the planning phases of both tracts and for the staff to provide some input in regard to the East-West partially dedicated street and also the Master Plan collector road. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Deithloff, Eden, Tyson, Jones, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. III . CONSIDER TABLED ITEM - FINAL PLATTING OF TIMBER RIDGE ADDITION. PLATTING OF 206 LOTS AND FOUR TRACTS LOCATED EAST OF F.M. 157 AND NORTH OF HARWOOD ROAD Mr. Long stated he is representing Haydn Cutler. He stated approval of the plat at the previous Commission meeting was contingent upon the working out of the location of Cummings Road. He displayed the proposed location of Cummings Road agreed upon by Mr. Pasteur and Mr. Cutler. Mr. Barnes read a memo from Assistant City Manager John Lynch stating the city has reviewed the proposed street lay- out and is pleased with the traffic circulation plan north of Ash Lane. Mr. Long stated if the plat is approved, they wish it to be approved subject to the deletion of Tract A of Blocks 2 and 3, and Tract B of Block 1 . Mr. Pasteur stated there is only a tentative verbal agreement between himself and Mr. Cutler at this time; they hope to have it in writing some time this week. If the preliminary plat is approved, he requests that it be approved subject to a strict and stringent condition that an agreement in writing has been executed between himself and Mr. Cutler prior to final plat approval by the City Council . Mr. Cutler stated his agreement with Mr. Pasteur' s request. Mr. Eden made a motion to recommend final plat approval of Timber Ridge Addition subject to a written agreement between the parties involved, Messrs. Pasteur and Cutler, prior to the sub- mission of the final plat to the City Council and also subject to the meeting of the requirements of the city staff as stated in the April 18, 1978 City Engineer' s letter. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Chairman Tyson asked if the deletion of Tracts A of Blocks 2 and 3 and B of Block 1 should be in the motion. Mr. Adams stated the deletion is a means of correcting the items in the City Engineer' s letter and therefore, does not need to be mentioned specifically in the motion. Mr. Munir stated it would be made more clear by mentioning it specifically. Mr. Eden amended his motion to delete Tract A of Blocks 2 and 3 and Tract B of Block 1 . Mr. Munir seconded Mr. Eden' s amended motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Munir, Deithloff, Adams, Tyson, Jones, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. IV. ELECTION OF 1978-79 OFFICERS Mr. Munir made a motion to elect Mr. Tyson as chairman and Mr. Adams as vice-chairman by acclamation. Mrs. Lightbody seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Munir, Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Deithloff and Tyson Nays: Messrs. Eden, Adams, and Jones Chairman Tyson declared the motion failed. Mrs. Lightbody made a motion to elect Mr. Tyson as chairman. Mr. Munir seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, May 2, 1978) Ayes: Mrs. Lightbody, Messrs. Munir, Deithloff, and Tyson Nays: Messrs. Eden, Adams, and Jones Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. Mr. Eden made a motion to elect Mr. Adams as vice-chairman. Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Deithloff, Tyson, Jones, Munir and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Adams Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. Chairman Tyson made a motion to elect Mrs. Lightbody as secretary. Mr. Adams seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Tyson, Adams, Deithloff, Eden, Jones, Munir, and Mrs. Lightbody Nays: None Chairman Tyson declared the motion carried. V ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Approved: Chairman