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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
April 23, 1998
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright; Vice-Chairman James Murphy; and
Commissioners Ann Creighton, Rob Jones, F. C. LeVrier, and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Debra Drayovitch, Community Development Director Greg
Last, Planner Stefanie Samkaifis, Planner Ed McRoy, and Community Development Secretary Lori
Farwell
The Work Session started at 6:42 p.m. and ended at 7:00 p.m. The Commission discussed the
agenda for the Regular Meeting.
There was no Executive Session held.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the April 9, 1998, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Motion was made to approve the April 9, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes,
as presented.
Motion: Jones
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section #0025)
AQI~NDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Community Development Director Greg Last reminded the Commission of a COG class available
to them on May 8, 1998, and stated that if they are interested to contact Community Development
Secretary Lori Farwell.
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 98-024. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE REMINGTON:
Motion was made to table and to continue the Public Hearing of ZA 98-024 to the May 7, 1998,
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Creighton, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section #0076)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-175. REZONING OF LOT 1. HANNA ADDITION:
Motion was made to withdraw ZA97-175 at the applicant's request.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Creighton, Murphy, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section #0092)
AGENDA ITEM ~4. ZA 98-019. SITE PLAN OF LOT A. BLOCK C. BRIARWOOD ESTATES:
Planner Stefanie Sarakaitis informed the Commission that this request is for a Site Plan on property
legally described as Lot A, Block C, Briarwood Estates, Phase I, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-139, Pages 7 & 8,
Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and being approximately 1.111 acres. The property is located
on the northwest comer of the intersection of Briarwood Drive and State Highway 114. The Current
Zoning is "C-2" Local Retail Commercial District. The Land Use Category is Retail Commercial.
The Owner and Applicant is Colonial Financial Services, Inc. Six (6) written notices were sent to
property owners within the 200' notification area, and one (1) response was received which was in
favor.
Kent Key, 3524 Belmont, Denton, Texas, and Joe Davis (Colonial Financial Services, Inc.) 1650 N.
Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to the Commission. Mr. Key stated that
they are planning to bring sewer to this site. He asked for a variance to Staff Review Items #1d (4:1
slope), #5b (driveway spacing) and #5c (non-residential access to local streets). He stated that they
will meet the City's stucco requirements I Item #lc).
Chairman Wright opened the Public Hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the Public Hearing.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked the applicant to describe the business which will office at this
location. Mr. Davis stated that Colonial Financial Services, Inc., is a mortgage company which buys
existing mortgages; they do not originate new loans. He said they currently office in Cigna Tower
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in Las Colinas. He estimated that approximately three (3) customers visit his office during the day.
Commissioner LeVrier asked City staff when the revised plans would need to be submitted in order
to go forward to City Council. Director Last stated that the applicant would need to revise the plans
and resubmit them by Monday, April 27, in order to give staff time to review them before Council.
Motion was made to approve ZA98-019 subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated April
17, 1998, granfmg relief on Items #1d (4:1 slope), #Sb (driveway spacing) and #5c (non-residential
access from local streets), and explicitly accepting the applicant's agreement to meet all of the other
review items.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Tate, Jones, Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section #0825)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 98-027. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR EXPLORER PIPELINE:
Planner Stefanie Sarakaitis informed the Commission that this request is for a Specific Use Permit
for Explorer Pipeline on property legally described as being Tract 1B1A situated in the Harrison
Decker Survey, Abstract No. 438, Tracts 4B and 4C, situated in the C.B. McDonald Survey, Abstract
No. 1013, and Tract lB situated in the Payton R. Splane Survey, Abstract No. 1453, and being
approximately 16.48 acres. A Site Plan for Explorer Pipeline's Southlake Meter Station and
Terminal will be considered with this request. The property is located on the south side of East
Continental Boulevard at the intersection of East Continental Boulevard and South Kimball Avenue.
The Current Zoning is "I-2" Heavy Industrial District. The Land Use Category is Industrial. The
Owner and Applicant is Explorer Pipeline Company. Eighteen (18) written notices were sent to
property owners within the 200' notification area, and four (4) responses were received with three
(3) being opposed and one (1) in favor.
Fred Low (Explorer Pipeline Company) 6847 S. Canton, Tulsa, Oklahoma, presented this item to
the Commission. He stated that they are asking to build a max'imm of 168 s.f. building in order to
test jet fuel to meet to new regulations. He asked for a variance on Staff Review Items #2
(screening), #5 (sidewalks), #6 (parking), and #7 (bufferyard). He stated that since no one will report
to work on a daily basis at this new building, they do not need the required parking spaces. He
explained that most petroleum companies are paranoid about placing flammable objects near their
property which is why he is asking for a variance to the planting requirements.
Commissioner Creighton asked why Mr. Low is opposed to meeting the sidewalk requirements
referred to in Item #5. Mr. Low stated that they do not want to encourage any pedestrian traffic on
their property which is why they are asking for a variance to the sidewalk.
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Director Last stated that he believes there is a joint city undertaking to provide trails through this
area.
Chairman Wright suggested deferring Item #2, deleting Item #5, amending Item #6 to require only
one (1) parking space, and possibly deleting Item #7.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Joe Hazelwood, 1222 Timberline Court, Southlake, Texas, asked for an explanation of exactly what
the applicant was requesting tonight.
Mr. Low stated that he is requesting to place a maximum of 168 s.f. building on the triangle-shaped
portion of their land on Highway 26.
Sam Hughes, 1207 Timberline Court, Southlake, Texas, stated that he has an easement on the back
of his property which is owned by the pipeline company and questioned whether or not they intend
to use that easement.
Chairman Wright stated that he owns that easement, not Explorer Pipeline. Mr. Hughes asked if the
easement is for a future road. Chairman Wright stated that he doubts that there will ever be a road
there. Mr. Hughes asked what he could do to get the easement released. Mr. Wright stated that there
have been two (2) streets placed connecting the property to the south, so there is really no need for
any development in that easement right now.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA98-027, subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated April
17, 1998, deferring Item #2 (screening) to a future Site Plan, deleting Items #5 (sidewalks) and #7
(bufferyards), and modifying Item #6 to require one (1) parking space.
Motion: Murphy
Second: LeVrier
Ayes: Jones, Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section # 1639)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 98-028. CONCEPT PLAN FOR FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Planner Stefanie Sarakaitis informed the Commission that this request is for a Concept Plan for
Florence Elementary School on property legally described as being Tracts 1F and 1G situated in the
J. G. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 18, and being approximately 14.25 acres. The property is located
on the southeast comer of the intersection of Harrell Drive and Johnson Road. The Current Zoning
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is "CS" Community Service District. The Land Use Category is Public/Semi-Public. The Owner
is Keller I.S.D. The Applicant is Cheatham & Associates. Eighteen (18) written notices were sent
to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two (2) responses were received which
were in favor.
Brian Tucker (Cheatham & Associates) 1601 E. Lamar Blvd, Suite 200, Arlington, Texas, presented
this item to the Commission. He requested a waiver of the following items: Item #1 (bufferyard
along south property line), Item #2 (interior landscaping), and Item g4 (sidewalks). Regarding Item
#4, he stated that the school district has indicated that they would be happy to provide sidewalks at
a future date, but they would like the ability to coordinate with the Parks Department regarding park
development.
Director Last stated that it is his understanding that Keller I.S.D. and the Parks Department are
currently discussing the alignments of the sidewalks. He stated that he believes the sidewalks will
be more internal to the site and not necessarily on the road.
Chairman Wright asked the applicant if he would agree to the first sentence of Item #4 being
changed to read:
"Sidewalks are required in conformance with the Joint Park Plan Development."
Mr. Tucker agreed to that change.
Mr. Tucker stated that they do intend to save the 15" elm in the parking area. He stated that the main
limitation of adding any interior landscaping is the lack on an on-site irrigation system which is why
there are requesting a waiver of Item #2.
Director Last stated that he is fairly certain that the school and the Parks Department are working
on a plan which will incorporate interior landscaping as the park develops.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA98-028, subject to Concept Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated
April 17, 1998, deleting Item #1 (bufferyard on south property line), amending Item #2 to require
Keller I.S.D. to work with the City regarding the placement of additional plantings in conjunction
with the development of the park, and amending Item #4 to read, "Sidewalks are required in
conformance with the Joint Park Plan Development."
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, section #2227)
AGENDA ITEM #9. MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Wright adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. on April 23, 1998.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-23-98, tape 1, sec~n #2234)
Joe Wrigh(J X, ~'
Chairman ~
ATTEST:
Lori A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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