HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-06 PLANNING AND ZONING
March 6, 2012
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the
Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese
stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
present.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Richard McNeese Commissioner George Zahn
Vice Chairman Troy Mennis
Commissioner David Brown
Commissioner Monty Huffman
Commissioner LuAnn Portugal
Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins
Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
Paul Smith, Fire Marshal
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner
Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary
VISITORS:
Linda Eilenfeldt
WT Skip Leake
Ron Tipton
Bruce German
Dr. Mary E. Crane
Peter Brody
THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given
by Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by
Chairman Richard McNeese.
ITEM 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 21, 2012.
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of
February 21, 2012. Vice Chairman Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows.
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal,
and Tompkins.
Nays: None
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Abstention: Commissioner Brown
The motion carried (5-0-1)
ITEM 2 CASE #12-01-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT
Approve a request for a Final Plat changing 1.495 acres out of the A.J.
Huitt Survey A-684 to Euless Animal Emergency Addition Block A, Lot 1.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Dr. John Johnson
has submitted a final plat for one commercial lot on SH 183/Airport Freeway. The
Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for this property on
November 16, 2010.
The project has received a certification from the Euless Engineering Department that all
public improvements have been installed and are acceptable.
The Development Services Group has certified that the plat conforms to City
regulations. Staff recommends approval.
There were no questions among the Commission.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to recommend approval of case #12-01-FP.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows.
-- Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal,
Tompkins, and Brown.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 3 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 12-
04-SUP, AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE.
Receive public input regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit for an
Indoor Soccer Arena in Planned Development (PD 1029) based on
Community Business District (C-2) zoning and Neighborhood Business
District (C-1) zoning in the Somerset Place Addition, Block C, Lots 27ER
and 27A, 100 E. Midway.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Blue Sky Sports is
requesting a Specific Use Permit to operate an Indoor Soccer and Athletic Facility at
100 E Midway Drive. Previously known as Arena Athletics, the new ownership group
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has begun extensive renovation and improvements to the facility including the
VINO replacement of the interior field surfaces.
Blue Sky Sports currently operates three other facilities in Keller, The Colony and Allen.
They intend to operate the facility with adult and youth leagues of all ages. According to
the company they will offer men's, women's and coed league as well as youth leagues.
They intend for the fields to include indoor soccer, football, lacrosse, and field hockey
sports.
The company intends to continue to operate the restaurant facility, including beer and
wine, as was previously approved with the prior ownership. The facility has
approximately 134 parking spaces adjacent to the building.
The Development Services Group reviewed the application and recommends approval
of the Specific Use Permit.
Mr. Skip Leake, 3019 Picken Drive, Arlington, Texas 76006, agent for the applicant,
addressed the Commission. Mr. Leake reiterated the intent and comments previously
addressed by Stephen Cook. Mr. Leake also stated that the owners have not only
upgraded the physical facility, but that they have added state of the art security
monitoring, additional security lighting and are currently in the process of hiring security
personnel.
Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any
-- comments. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Brown asked if there are any plans for additional signage to be added to
the property. Mr. Leake stated that there will be new approved sign faces placed in the
already pre-approved existing signs on the property.
Commissioner Tompkins asked what the hours of operation will be. Mr. Leake stated
that the general hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00
a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. The last games of the day
will start no later than 11:30 p.m.
Commissioner Portugal requested clarification on the owner/operator relationship. Mr.
Leake stated that they have entered into a Master Lease Agreement between the
Owners and Blue Sky. Blue Sky does have the option to purchase the property but that
does not mean that they will purchase the property. They currently have a five (5) year
lease with a five (5) year option to buy.
Commissioner Tompkins made a motion to recommend approval of case #12-04-SUP
with the following conditions:
1. The SUP would be tied to the business owner, Blue Sky Sports Center of Euless
LLC; and,
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2. The SUP would be tied to the business name, Blue Sky Sports Center; and,
UMW 3. The SUP would be valid for five years.
Vice Chairman Mennis seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Vice Chairman Mennis, Commissioners Huffman, Portugal,
Tompkins, and Brown.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (6-0-0)
ITEM 4 ADJOURN
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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