HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-03 Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
October 3, 1978
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.
John Deithloff, Bob Eden, and Neal Adams. (Absent were Mrs. Helen Lightbody
and Messrs. Chris Jones and Sam Munir)
Also present were Director of Planning
and Development Rick Barnes and Recording Secretary Becky Gunter.
VISITORS
Visitors in attendance were Messrs.
Alan W. Hamm and J. B. Sandlin, and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr. Eden.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Adams made a motion to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting dated September 19, 1978, as written.
Mr. Deithloff seconded the motion and
the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Deithloff, Eden, and Tyson
Nays: None
Chairman Tyson declared the motion
carried.
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(Page Two, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 3, 1978)
I .
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 273.
REQUEST OF HAYDN CUTLER FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESI -
DENTIAL TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT ON TRACTS 1 , 2, 3, AND 4 OF
THE J. E. CUMMINGS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 302
(PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE
OF HIGHWAY 157, NORTH OF HARWOOD ROAD,
AND SOUTH OF ASH LANE)
Mr. Hamm of 408 Woodbriar Court in
Bedford, stated he is representing Haydn Cutler in his request for rezoning
from "R-1" to "C-2" on four tracts of land located on the East side of
FM157. The "C-2" zoning is being requested for the probable purpose of
a community shopping center on Tract 1 and various other "C-2" uses on the
remaining tracts, possibly offices, a fast food restaurant, or a service
station. He asked if there were any questions.
Chairman Tyson inquired about the
construction time element.
Mr. Hamm stated the commercial
property probably would not be developed for at least one to two years
to allow time for the residential to develop and gain their backing. He
stated it is best to zone the four tracts now so the potential residential
buyers will know what the intended use of the adjacent property is.
Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Hamm if
he was aware of the Bedford Future Land Use designation for the property
across FM157 from the subject property.
Mr. Hamm stated he was not.
Chairman Tyson stated that according
to the Bedford City Plan, Future Land Use, and General Development Plan, the
property is planned for industrial usage.
Mr. Hamm stated he believes a portion
of this has been changed to residential .
Mr. Adams stated the intended use of
the large tract, Tract 1 , is a shopping center, and office uses are considered
for the remaining property. The zoning required for offices is "C-1". How-
ever, "C-2", which is a heavier commercial zoning, is being requested.
(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 3, 1978)
Mr. Hamm stated the reason for the
"C-2" zoning request is because they desire a variety of "C-1" and "C-2"
uses on the property and do not know at this time what actual uses will be
on each tract.
Chairman Tyson stated strip zoning
was discussed at the time Timber Ridge Addition was platted. He asked if
any research had been done to determine the feasibility of moving the
residential lots out to FM157 with a fence between the property and FM157.
Mr. Hamm stated the term "strip
zoning" characterizes the type of building to be put on the lot, and they do
not intend to have this type of building. They plan to have a combination
of uses which will include some "C-2" uses. He feels commercial uses are
best suited along a major thoroughfare and the value of the lots would be
depreciated if developed as residential out to FM157.
Mr. Eden stated the development
cost will demand a suitable use to get the necessary return.
Mr. Adams stated one of the City
Council ' s main concerns was the number of entrances off of FM157.
Mr. Hamm stated the City will
regulate this at the time of platting.
Chairman Tyson asked Mr. Hamm if,
since Tract 4 is bounded by residential on two sides, he would possibly
accept a "C-1" zoning rather than "C-2".
Mr. Hamm stated he would agree to
the "C-1" zoning on Tract 4.
Chairman Tyson stated the City staff
was requested to research the percentage of commercial land in the City of
Euless. He read the report which is to be made a part of the minutes.
Discussion
Mr. Hamm asked if the Commission
would be more favorable if the zoning request was changed to "C-1" on Tract
4, "C-2" on Tract 1 , "C-2" on the South 200 feet of Tract 2, "C-1" on the
balance of Tract 2, "C-2" on the North 200 feet of Tract 3, and "C-1" on the
balance of Tract 3.
Mr. Adams stated he would not object
to this zoning.
Mr. Eden stated he also would agree
to this.
(Page Four, Regular Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, October 3, 1978)
Chairman Tyson stated he feels the
City Council should have the ultimate say regarding the use; "C-2" zoning
would allow a number of uses he does not feel compatible next to a residential
area.
Mr. Sandlin stated to do this, all
zoning would be done away with and a Planned Development required on all
property.
Chairman Tyson read an excerpt from
the May 23, 1978 City Council minutes as requested by Mayor Samuels, which
is to be made a part of the minutes.
Chairman Tyson asked if there were
any other questions. There were none. He asked for any opponents. There
were none.
Chairman Tyson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Mr. Adams made a motion to recommend
approval of the change of zoning from "R-1" to "C-1" on Tract 4, "C-2" on
Tract 1 , "C-2" on the South 200 feet of Tract 2, "C-1" on the balance of
Tract 2, "C-2" on the North 200 feet of Tract 3, and "C-1" on the balance
of Tract 3, of the J. E. Cummings Survey, Abstract 302, as requested.
Mr. Eden seconded the motion and
the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Adams, Eden, and Deithloff
Nays: Mr. Tyson
Chairman Tyson declared the motion
carried.
II .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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