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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-5/28/2002 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2002 Chairman Gasper called the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. on May 28,2002. Roll Call: Present: Jeffrey Wall, Bob Culley, Earl Swift, Mark Jones, Bud Sellers, Mark Hollis, Jo Ann Gasper Staff: Clayton Husband, Jan Levy Invocation: Commissioner Sellers Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2002 Chairman Gasper moved to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2002 meeting as written. Commissioner Wall seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Wall, Culley, Swift, Jones, Sellers, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 1. Minor Plat of Brown Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, requested by Bruce Crandall, 0.9157 acres located on the west side of Pleasant Run Road, south of Thomas Road, Case P-02-020 Clayton Husband presented the case to the commissioners and reviewed the staff briefing. He discussed the zoning and location of the property and told the commissioners that the plat will create one single-family residential lot. There was discussion about the amount of additional right- of-way the applicant was dedicating for Pleasant Run Road. Clayton told the commission that parkland dedication fees will need to be paid and also perimeter street improvements are required for this property since Pleasant Run Road is considered an unimproved street and the plat contains a vacant residential lot. He told the commissioners that the owner may request a waiver of this requirement from the City Council. Barry LeBaron told the commissioners that the City Council has appreciated the Planning and Zoning Commission's input on waivers from the perimeter street improvements. Commissioner Culley said that since the ordinance that established a base linear foot fee was passed, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's intention to collect 100% of the fee. Commissioners Jones and Swift voiced their agreement. Commissioner Culley moved to approve the minor plat of the Brown Addition. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 28, 2002 Page 1 of 5 - Approved on June 10, 2002 Commissioner Wall seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Wall, Culley, Swift, Jones, Sellers, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None Commissioner Culley moved to recommend to City Council that the perimeter street improvements be met or 100% of the actual escrow amount be collected. Commissioner Jones seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Wall, Culley, Swift, Jones, Sellers, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning Change from CN and R20 to CC2 Shopping Center with a Special Use Permit for a Full Service Car Wash and Lube Center, requested by Darryl Muldrow, 2.167 acres located at the northeast corner of McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road, Case Z-02-015 - Royal Touch Auto Spa Clayton Husband presented the case to the commissioners and reviewed the staff briefing. He told the commissioners about the size and location of the property and the purpose of the request. He said the applicant is planning on constructing the full service car wash and auto lube center on the northern portion ofthe site and will leave approximately 30,000 square feet of land remaining at the hard corner for future development. He displayed the site plan and pictures of the area. Clayton identified the zoning and use ofthe surrounding property. He discussed: building design, landscaping, impact issues, property taxes, sales taxes, and traffic generation during his presentation of the case. The commissioners asked questions about the total revenue for property taxes and the projected tax revenues if the property was built out according to the Master Plan. Commissioner Hollis excused himself from the meeting. Chairman Gasper opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Richard Long, the property broker assisting Mr. Darryl Muldrow, the applicant. Mr. Long said they have worked diligently to propose a site plan for the property. He said the Muldrows are residents of Colleyville told the commissioners that putting a $1,500,000 business on the property will raise the value and taxes on the property. He said the business is responsible to pay tax on gross receipts. Mr. Long discussed the site plan and the benefits to the surrounding neighbors. He said they will be providing a buffer zone and the proposed business will close at a reasonable hour. He said a business that generates business and revenues will be more advantageous than vacant property. He said the Master Plan was planned for offices in the area in 1998 and now that Wal- Mart and Super Target are being built, the scope for uses changes. He asked if the plan that was adopted four years ago is still valid and stated it should be evaluated. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 28, 2002 Page 2 of 5 - Approved on June 10, 2002 Darryl Muldrow, applicant, 100 Millwood Drive, said he and his family have lived in Colleyville since 1997. He said he has seen several retail establishments move out of Colleyville and he is a big advocate of the Colleyville area and proposes to bring a limited amount of jobs and tax revenues to the City. Mr. Muldrow said when the Master Plan for Precinct Line Road was adopted in 1998, before the Super Wal-Mart and Super Target were planned for the neighboring community. He said that there is only one car wash in the City and his business would not be competing for business since he will be located in the opposite end of the City and appeal to customers with a different driving route. Chairman Gasper spoke about the Master Plan and the process involved in changing the plan. She said that until that process happens, the Planning and Zoning Commission needs to decide the highest and best use for property along Precinct Line Road and consider sustainable businesses. She said she has concerns about changing residentially zoned property to commercial uses. Commissioner Swift asked Mr. Muldrow if he will manage the business full-time. Mr. Muldrow told the commissioners about his last business in Dallas and how he sold it so he could spend more time with his family and establish a business in the Colleyville area. He explained the reason he plans to leave the vacant corner open and told the commissioners about the businesses that have approached him to build a free standing business on the property. He discussed shielding the surrounding residents from his proposed business. Staff entered into the discussion about landscaping requirements and buffers between residential and commercial uses. Commissioner Jones complimented Mr. Muldrow on his presentation, but also stated that Mr. Muldrow's business in not consistent with the Master Plan. He said the commissioners are not there to change the Master Plan. The applicant entered into the discussion with the commissioners about what has changed in the Precinct Line area since the Master Plan was adopted in 1998. They discussed widths of roadways in the area of North Richland Hills versus Colleyville and future development in the area. Dwayne Bradford, Mr. Muldrow's architect for the project, explained the plans for the property and explained how the site plan offers a prime opportunity to provide a buffer for the residents from high use retail. The commissioners entered into discussion with Mr. Bradford and each other about the potential uses of property in the Precinct Line Road and McDonwell School Road area; the best use for the property; what kinds of business would be advantageous to the citizens; the reason for staff's recommendation of denial; and the need to change the Master Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed with the applicant and Mr. Bradford the merits ofthe site plan. They talked about enclosing the vacuum system; the landscaping for the greenbelt; and architectural styles for the buildings. There was discussion about the placement of openings for the bays for the lube center and the need for the public to know that the business is open even in inclement weather when the car wash would be closed. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 28, 2002 Page 3 of 5 - Approved on June 10, 2002 Commissioner Culley said that everyone talks about the opposition to the Master Plan and yet everyone believes the property will become commercial. He said the commissioners need to find a suitable use for the land and should focus on the merits of the Special Use Permit to insure courtesy to the applicant. The commissioners entered into further discussion about the Master Plan for the area versus the proposed uses in the area. They discussed with the applicant and the applicant's architect the plans for buffering the site from the surrounding residents. There was discussion about a 20' landscape strip with trees along the northern and eastern boarders of the site. The applicant suggested the installation of a wall to help with the noise generated from Precinct Line Road. There was discussion about an 8' solid fence constructed of brick or as a CMU wall. The applicant said a bike trail along Precinct Line Road is required and they will dedicate additional right-of-way on McDonwell School Road. The applicant said they will be following the guidelines of the sign requirements and will have a monument sign. Commissioner Wall said the Planning and Zoning Commission has urged the City Council several times to look at the Master Plan. He said it concerns him that they have not taken action on updating the Master Plan, but ultimately the best use issue will go to the Council and they will need to decide if the Commission's recommendation is correct. The commissioners entered into further discussion about the current Master Plan and the proposed uses of property in the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recessed for a five minute break. The Planning and Zoning Commission resumed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The commissioners entered into discussion about the need for a more detailed site plan and the possible need to table the case so that they can review that. The applicant asked the Commission about the proposed time schedule if they table the case. Staff told the Commission and applicant that if a detailed site plan is submitted prior to the Commission's next meeting, the case could be referred to City Council on the original scheduled dates. Chairman Gasper moved to table Case Z-02-015. Commissioner Sellers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Wall, Culley, Jones, Sellers, Gasper Noes: Swift 3. Citizens' comments regarding items not on the agenda: Linda Baker, 404 McDonwell School Road, informed the commissioners that she feels the commissioners have been ill prepared for meetings because they have had to table several cases. She suggested that the commissioners visit sites of cases and study the information prepared by staff in advance of the meetings so if other information is needed it could be provided and they would not have to delay applicants. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 28, 2002 Page 4 of 5 - Approved on June 10, 2002 4. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: There were none. 5. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded and passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, Jan Levy Planning & Zoning Assistant levyj@ci.colleyville.tx.us Approved on: June 10, 2002 as submitted. NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 28, 2002 Page 5 of 5 - Approved on June 10, 2002