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Home My WebLink About2012-04-17 PLANNING AND ZONING APRIL 17, 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 Vice Chairman Troy Mennis Commissioner David Brown Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner Monty Huffman Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins Commissioner George Zahn Mike Collins, Director of Planning and Economic Development Ron Young, Director of Public Works Charles Anderson, Fire Inspector II Stephen Cook, Senior Planner Alicia Davenport, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Noah Boydston -- Randy Putnam Brad Berry Brock Johnston Tom Kolko Riyad Hossainy Ibrahim Abdelmessih THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given by Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner David Brown. ITEM 1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 6, 2012. Commissioner Tompkins made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting of March 6, 2012. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Brown, Huffman, and Tompkins. Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Zahn WNW Planning and Zoning Minutes April 17, 2012 The motion carried (4-0-1) ITEM 2 CASE #12-02-FP — CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Approve a request for a Final Plat changing 0.981 acres out of Lot 5 Puente Del Oeste Addition to Puente Del Oeste Addition Lot 5R3. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The applicant, Noah Boydston, has submitted a final plat for one commercial lot to be developed along S. Industrial Boulevard / FM 157. The developer is constructing a Taco Casa restaurant. A preliminary plat for this property was approved on November 15, 2011 and a site plan for the Taco Casa was approved by the City Council on December 13, 2011. 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 Zahn made a motion to recommend approval of case #12-02-FP. Commissioner Huffman seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Brown, Huffman, Tompkins, and Zahn. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 3 CASE #12-02-SP — CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a Site Plan for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Block A, Lot 4, St. Michael's Addition, 2720 W. Euless Boulevard. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. The parcels of St. Michael's Addition were recorded in January 2000. The site plan is for a 5,910 square foot garden office building. The parcel will not have direct access to W. Euless Boulevard, instead it will utilize an already platted emergency access, drainage and utility easement along the frontage of the lot and connect access drive pavement to the existing bank driveway to the east of the subject property. Page 2 of 5 Planning and Zoning Minutes April 17, 2012 The exterior of the building will be constructed with 100% masonry materials. A covered parking area to the east of the building will feature masonry columns supporting the ,.., structure. All required landscaping and screening have been indicated to be installed according to the site plan. A masonry wall will be constructed along the rear property line separating the commercial property from the existing residential property. Adequate parking spaces for the proposed use and size of structure have been indicated on the site plan. The Development Services Group has certified that the site plan is in accordance with the requirements of the City of Euless. Staff recommends approval of the site plan. Commissioner Tompkins asked Mr. Putnam if it is his intention to construct the sidewalk on the adjacent parcel to the east of his property in addition to the driveway? Randy Putnam, 1001 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, stated that they will not be constructing the sidewalk to the east of the property. Only the driveway connecting to the bank will be constructed. Commissioner Huffman made a motion to recommend approval of case #12-02-SP. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Brown, Huffman, Tompkins, and Zahn. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) ITEM 4 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 11-06-SUP, AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORDINANCE. Receive public input regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit for Automotive General Repair Service in Community Business District (C-2) zoning in the Plaza on the Lake Addition, 401 S. Industrial Boulevard and consider recommendation for an Ordinance. Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing. Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, gave a brief description of the case. Mr. Kolko is the property owner of 401 S. Industrial Boulevard. The proposed automotive repair service, which would include an inspection and lube service, requires a Specific Use Permit within the Community Business (C-2) zoning district. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has operational control of S. Industrial Boulevard. MIN Page 3 of 5 Planning and Zoning Minutes April 17, 2012 Most recently, the property was the location of a former Jiffy Lube and has been vacant with no viable business for well over six months. When the site was first developed in the mid- 1980's, F.M. 157 (Industrial Blvd) was a two-lane road. Since then, many conditions have changed. TxDOT reconstructed the road into a six-(6) lane thoroughfare with a continuous center turn lane in the late 1990's. As a result of the reconstruction, the grade of the newly constructed roadway became higher than the subject property. Therefore, vehicles must go up an incline as they make their turning movements onto S. Industrial Boulevard. In 2005, when no business was in operation at the site, TxDOT installed traffic signalization at the intersection of S. Industrial Boulevard and Signet Drive. This installation included traffic light poles and control equipment within the State right-of- way immediately in front of the 401 S. Industrial property and to the south of the existing drive approach. This traffic signalization controls no ingress or egress from the property. The drive approach is also located approximately twenty-five (25) feet south of a drive approach into the Shadow Creek Apartments. Combined with the current position of the drive approach in relationship to the oncoming traffic and the reduced visibility due to the position of the traffic control equipment, it is staff's opinion that the property in its current condition cannot be used safely. Mr. Kolko first made application for a Specific Use Permit in May 2011, after purchasing the property and negotiating a lease with Absolute Auto Care. Since May 2011, the applicant has had numerous discussions with TxDOT staff and City Staff. TxDOT has operational control over Industrial Blvd. They have represented that they will neither approve or deny use of the existing drive approach, and will allow the city to make a determination through consideration of the Specific Use Permit. Staff has made several suggestions to the applicant which would enhance the safety of traffic movements to and from the site. Mr. Kolko has proposed the installation of additional traffic control devices which would integrate with the existing equipment at the Signet Drive / S Industrial intersection and control ingress and egress from his property. The Development Services Group (DSG) has reviewed and certified the application has met all of the information required for consideration by the City of Euless. Due to the existing conditions of the site and the applicant's proposed modification to the traffic signalization at the location; Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit. Chairman McNeese asked for any proponents/opponents to come forward for any comments. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed. There were no questions among the Commission. Commissioner Tompkins made a motion to recommend approval of case #11-06-SUP with the following conditions: 1. Tied to the business owner, Mr. Riyad Hossainy / Farabi Investments; and, MOW Page 4 of 5 Planning and Zoning Minutes April 17, 2012 2. Tied to the business name: Ten Minute Oil Change; and, 3. Traffic signalization of the intersection of the drive approach and S. Industrial Boulevard be designed, approved, and installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; and, 4. No outdoor storage or display of vehicles will be permitted; and, 5. All work performed on the vehicles will be conducted interior to the building; and, 6. Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the Specific Use Permit process. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows. Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Brown, Huffman, Tompkins, and Zahn. Nays: None Abstention: None The motion carried (5-0-0) There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. o d- ♦y-/� r--- Chairma McNeese Date WHIM Page 5 of 5