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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-3/26/2001 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - March 26, 200t Page 1 of 4 - Approved on 04109101 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Hart at 7:00 P.M. on March 26, 2001. Roll Call: Present: Tom Hart, Jo Ann Gasper, Luann Edwards, Joe Hocutt, Mark Hollis, Jeffrey Wall, Bryan Hill None Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband, Jan Levy Absent: Staff: Invocation: Chairman Hart Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2001 Commissioner Gasper moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Hocutt, Hollis, Hill, Hart Noes: None Abstained: Edwards, Wall 1. Minor Plat of Crook/Womeldorf Addition, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2, requested by David Womeldorf & Robin Crook, 2.9963 acres located at 4809 Bill Simmons Road. P-01-010 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Commissioner Edwards raised questions about one of the lots having frontage on two streets. Discussion ensued about other lots with similar conditions in the area. Commissioner Gasper moved to approve the minor plat. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Edwards, Hocutt, Hollis, Wall, Hill, Hart Noes: None - 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Replat of Lot 5, D. P. Arrington Limited Subdivision, requested by Landes & Associates, Inc., 2.24 acres located at the northwest corner of Glade Road & Montclair Drive. P-01-011 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Gasper moved to approve the replat. Commissioner Wall seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Edwards, Hocutt, Hollis, Wall, Hill, Hart Noes: None Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - March 26, 2000 Page 2 of 4 - Approved on 04109/01 3. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Use Permit for a Laundry I Dry Cleaning Plant requested by Howard & Viola LaFevers, on l-ot 2, Block 1, C-D Subdivision, located at 6515 Colleyville Blvd. Z-01-Q07 Barry LeBaron presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Commissioner Edwards asked if the applicant was aware of all the dry cleaners in the area and asked if he was required to build sidewalks. Mr. LeBaron said that money would be placed in escrow for sidewalks due to the future expansion of Highway 26. Brian Hill raised questions about the site plan. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Howard LaFevers, applicant, introduced his technical support team. He said that his business is different from other typical cleaners in three ways. They are: 1) It will use CO-2 rather than toxic chemicals and be environmentally friendly; 2) It will be at the premium end of the spectrum; and 3) He is enthusiastic about business and will be involved in the business community. Danny Smith, from Howard LaFevers technical support team, addressed the questions about building design and said that it would blend with the neighboring residential designs. Mr. Smith said that the commercial point score would exceed 30 points There being no one else present wishing to speak, Chairman Hart closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hocutt asked questions about other locations that would send trucks to this location. Mr. LaFevers said that he will build three additional locations and two trucks will service the home delivery portion of the business. He said that there will be tax revenues paid to the City of Colleyville. Commissioner Gasper asked Mr. LaFevers if he was aware of the number of cleaners in the area. He said that he is not concerned because there is not another cleaner using the process his will. Commissioner Hill spoke about an easement that will provide joint access for the future business on Lot 1. Mr. LaFevers said that his business will only use two times as much C02 as an average fast food restaurant does. He said that 98% is recaptured and reused. Mr. LaFevers said that a truck will deliver the product in 26" x 4" cylinders and it takes three tanks to operate the business and they will be secured to the inside wall of the building. Clyde Greenert, Raleigh, N.C., another technical support member, spoke about the cleaning process and the company expansion plan and history. Commissioner Gasper moved to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit. Commissioner Wall seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Edwards, Hollis, Wall, Hill, Hart Noes: Hocutt Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - March 26, 2000 Page 3 of 4 - Approved on 04109101 4. TABLED ITEM - Special Use Permit for a Carport requested by John Horobec, on Lot 6R2, Block 4, Chelsea Park Addition, located at 1809 Avalon Drive. Case Z-01-Q06 Commissioner Gasper moved to remove the case from the table. Commissioner Hocutt seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Edwards, Hocutt, Hollis, Wall, Hill, Hart Noes: None Staff distributed pictures of the carport that were provided by the applicant. Chairman Hart said that he spoke with the adjacent neighbors most affected by the carport, the Griffiths, and they are not opposed. Discussion ensued about setback requirement and erosion. Chairman Hart asked the applicant, John Horobec, to address the Commission. John Horobec, 1809 Avalon Drive said that he is building the home himself and ordered more material than needed. He said that rather than sending back the material, he just started building a carport. He said that he will add gutters to the carport and route the water away from the neighbors. Mr. Horobec said he will use stone and brick columns to match the house. Chairman Hart asked Richard Ladd to address the Commission. Richard Ladd, 1812 Arthur Drive, said he is southeast of the property and had prior objections. He said that when he built his garage he stayed in compliance with the City's requirements. He said that it is common knowledge that something should not be added to a plan without approval. He talked about all of the carports in the neighborhood and said that he is opposed to adding another. Commissioner Hocutt questioned staff about the inspection process. Discussion ensued about potential fines and penalties. Commissioner Gasper said that she does not have concerns about the carport, but does have concerns about encroachments. Commissioner Hill said that he has concerns condoning people not following procedures. Chairman Hart said that he spoke with several neighbors and there was no opposition. He said that the Homeowners' Association president was going to send a letter. Commissioner Gasper asked Mr. Ladd if his concerns were about the carport or the setbacks. He said he is opposed to the setbacks. Commissioner Hocutt said that the Commission could require gutters. Commissioner Gasper moved to recommend approval subject to: 1) the carport may never be enclosed; and 2) the drainage from the carport is taken to the street. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - March 26, 2000 Page 4 of 4 - Approved on 04109101 Commissioner Hocutt seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Hart Noes: Edwards, Hocutt, Hollis, Wall, Hill Commissioner Hollis moved to recommend the denial of the carport. Commissioner Wall seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gasper, Edwards, Hocutt, Hollis, Wall, Hill Noes: Hart 5. Citizens' comments regarding items not on the agenda: There were none. 6. Staff comment, reports and discussion items: There were none. 7. Commissioners' comments and reports: Discussion ensued about upcoming changes to the Land Development Code; future development in the City; and possible widening of North Tarrant Freeway. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion was seconded and passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, a Levy lanning & Zonin Approved on: April 9, 2001 as submitted. NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request.