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Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Commissioner May called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner May stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission needed to elect both a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner May asked for nominations for Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Chambers nominated Commissioner May as the Chairperson for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner May asked the Commission if there were any other nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson. Hearing no reponse, she asked the Commission for a vote on the nomination for Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Commissioner May as the Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson, with six (6) members voting.
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald, May
Nays: None
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner McDonald nominated Commissioner Chambers as the Vice Chairperson for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson. Hearing no reponse, she asked the Commission for a vote on the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Commissioner Chambers as the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson, with six (6) members voting.
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald, May
Nays: None
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on February 12, 2013.
P&Z Commission Minutes for February 12, 2013
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on February 12, 2013 with modifications. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on February 12, 2013 with modifications. (Approved)
Ayes: May, Hayes, Jones, Robertson, McDonald, Chambers
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to parts of lots 4AR, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 7A. This proposed amendment would allow changes to the masonry requirements of the facades of the auto dealership buildings. The property in question is located at 515 N. I-35 E and consists of approximately 6 lots & 29.33 acres. The applicant is John Gallagher/ Mac Haik Ford Dealership.
Management Report for Z-1260-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager presented the management report for case Z-1260-13.
Chairperson May asked Mr. Vatthauer to clarify the location of two different elevation facades.
Mr. Vatthauer provided clarification for both elevation facades.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
The Commission and staff discussed the location of elevation facades at length.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. John Gallagher, of 515 N. I-35 E, came forward representing the Mac Haik Ford Auto Dealership. He stated that Mac Haik Ford is requesting an amendment to the Planned Development to allow a facade which meets corporate criteria for all Ford Dealerships nationwide.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the metal paneling is similar to the newly renovated paneling of Chuck Fairbanks Cheverolet Dealership next door.
Mr. Gallagher stated that the metal paneling on the Cheverolet Dealership is the same material proposed for Mac Haik Ford Dealership.
Vice Chairperson Chambers asked the applicant to provide City Council with some type of visual or picture of a Ford Dealership with the proposed facade.
Mr. Gallagher stated he would work to provide some visuals or pictures for City Council.
Vice Chairperson Chambers asked Edlyn to provide history about the Cheverolet Dealership not following the exterior construction requirements outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that Chuck Fairbanks Cheverolet Dealership had a metal exterior facade previously, which allowed them to replace the metal with metal.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Gallagher if the proposed request for metal facade would be the first corporate requested facade change in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mr. Gallagher informed the Commission that this proposed facade change would, in fact, be the first corporate requested facade change in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Commissioner Jones asked if other Ford Dealerships would follow suit with the exterior facade change.
Mr. Gallagher said, Ford Dealerships nationwide have been asked to change the facade at all dealership locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Gallagher.
The Commission, staff and Julie Dosher, Assistant City Attorney discussed adding a stipulation to include painting the existing north facing metal facade to match the proposed gray color scheme of the exterior facade.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicant. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1260-13. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion or comments.
Commissioner McDonald informed the Commission that this request can only be made because the property in question is located within a Planned Development. He also stated that the proposed exterior facade change should be approved, because this business fronts along I-35 E and there would not be a massive impact on the city.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions, comments or discussion.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Gallagher how long would it take to complete the project.
Mr. Gallagher informed the Commission that the project would take a couple of months to complete.
Commissioner Robertson also asked when would the project begin.
Mr. Gallagher explained that the intended start date would be July 1st.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Gallagher.
Mrs. Julie Dosher, Assistant City Attorney, informed the Commission that a stipulation can be added to the motion to include painting the existing metal facade.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to 515 N. I-35 E.
Moved by Chairperson April May, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dwight Chambers.
With the following stipulation:
(1) The metal facade denoted on the north elevation of the pre-owned car sales building, within elevation sheet A4, be painted the same grey color as the proposed aluminum panels. This must be done as part of the facade improvements proposed.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to 515 N. I-35 E.
(Approved)
Ayes: May, Jones, Chambers, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1261-13; a rezoning request from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). The property in question is located at 1010 North Polk Street and consists of 2.325 acres. The applicant is Vaquero DeSoto Partners, LLC.
Management Report for Z-1261-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager presented the management report for case Z-1261-13.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer if any of the home owners within 200 feet were opposed to the proposed zoning change request.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that none of the home owners within 200 feet were opposed to the zoning change request. He mentioned to the Commission, that the retail property owner to the south was opposed to the request.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 209 E. Main Street, Waxahachie, representing Vaquero DeSoto Partners, came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Commission with background information about the new concept of a "Dollar General Plus", as well as some benefits for the proposed zoning change request. Mr. Rozier also stated he was available to answer questions.
Vice Chairperson Chambers mentioned the proposed zoning change would be a new location for an existing Dollar General store and no new business would be added to the city.
Mr. Rozier informed the Commission that the proposed zoning change is for an existing Dollar General store. He also stated that the owners of the existing store desire to move their business to a new and bigger location.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Rozier discussed the proposed median cut along Polk Street, as well as traffic flow.
Commisisoner Jones asked Mr. Rozier if the proposed Dollar General Plus would be built similar to the new store in Mansfield.
Mr. Rozier said, the proposed Dollar General Plus would be built similar to the new store in Mansfield.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Rozier, how many Dollar General Plus stores are currently open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mr. Brain Williams, of 3211 W. 4th Street, Fort Worth, stated that the proposed site would be the third location for the new Dollar General Plus concept in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also mentioned the concept would be phased in across the country. He stated the new concept stores would sell mostly refrigerated & food items.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Williams discussed the location of the proposed Dollar General store on the site.
The Commission, staff, Mr. Rozier and Mr. Williams discussed whether or not beer & wine sales would be authorized at the proposed Dollar General Plus. They also discussed the requirement of screening along the property lines between the general retail and residential uses.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1261-13.
Mr. Andrew Polunsky, of 900 N. Polk Street, representing Global Realty, came forward to speak in opposition to case Z-1261-13. He informed the Commission that the City of DeSoto is currently saturated with available general retail lease space, and changing the zoning on the property in question to add additional retail would only make matters worse.
The Commission and Mr. Polunsky discussed the distance between the proposed retail site and the existing Global Realty shopping center location along Polk Street.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Polunsky. There being no response, she stated that Mr. Polunsky submitted the response in opposition which was calculated into the opposition percentage for case Z-1261-13.
Chairperson May asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1261-13. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion.
Commissioner Robertson informed the Commission that he was not sure how the city would be adversely effected by approving the proposed zoning change, because the Dollar General would only move 100 feet from the existing location with a bigger store.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other comments or discussion. Hearing no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve case Z-1261-13; a request go rezone property at 1010 North Polk Street from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). Moved by Commissioner John Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve case Z-1261-13; a request go rezone property at 1010 North Polk Street from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). (Approved)
Ayes: Robertson, May, Hayes, McDonald, Jones, Chambers
Nays: None
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson May asked the Commission for a motion to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Motion to Approve to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner Scott McDonald.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, McDonald, May, Robertson, Hayes
Nays: None
Jun 11, 2013 Planning and Zoning Meeting
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Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Commissioner May called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner May stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission needed to elect both a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner May asked for nominations for Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Chambers nominated Commissioner May as the Chairperson for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner May asked the Commission if there were any other nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson. Hearing no reponse, she asked the Commission for a vote on the nomination for Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Commissioner May as the Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson, with six (6) members voting.
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald, May
Nays: None
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner McDonald nominated Commissioner Chambers as the Vice Chairperson for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other nominations for the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson. Hearing no reponse, she asked the Commission for a vote on the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Commissioner Chambers as the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chairperson, with six (6) members voting.
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald, May
Nays: None
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on February 12, 2013.
P&Z Commission Minutes for February 12, 2013
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on February 12, 2013 with modifications. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on February 12, 2013 with modifications. (Approved)
Ayes: May, Hayes, Jones, Robertson, McDonald, Chambers
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to parts of lots 4AR, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 7A. This proposed amendment would allow changes to the masonry requirements of the facades of the auto dealership buildings. The property in question is located at 515 N. I-35 E and consists of approximately 6 lots & 29.33 acres. The applicant is John Gallagher/ Mac Haik Ford Dealership.
Management Report for Z-1260-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager presented the management report for case Z-1260-13.
Chairperson May asked Mr. Vatthauer to clarify the location of two different elevation facades.
Mr. Vatthauer provided clarification for both elevation facades.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
The Commission and staff discussed the location of elevation facades at length.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. John Gallagher, of 515 N. I-35 E, came forward representing the Mac Haik Ford Auto Dealership. He stated that Mac Haik Ford is requesting an amendment to the Planned Development to allow a facade which meets corporate criteria for all Ford Dealerships nationwide.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the metal paneling is similar to the newly renovated paneling of Chuck Fairbanks Cheverolet Dealership next door.
Mr. Gallagher stated that the metal paneling on the Cheverolet Dealership is the same material proposed for Mac Haik Ford Dealership.
Vice Chairperson Chambers asked the applicant to provide City Council with some type of visual or picture of a Ford Dealership with the proposed facade.
Mr. Gallagher stated he would work to provide some visuals or pictures for City Council.
Vice Chairperson Chambers asked Edlyn to provide history about the Cheverolet Dealership not following the exterior construction requirements outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that Chuck Fairbanks Cheverolet Dealership had a metal exterior facade previously, which allowed them to replace the metal with metal.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Gallagher if the proposed request for metal facade would be the first corporate requested facade change in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mr. Gallagher informed the Commission that this proposed facade change would, in fact, be the first corporate requested facade change in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Commissioner Jones asked if other Ford Dealerships would follow suit with the exterior facade change.
Mr. Gallagher said, Ford Dealerships nationwide have been asked to change the facade at all dealership locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Gallagher.
The Commission, staff and Julie Dosher, Assistant City Attorney discussed adding a stipulation to include painting the existing north facing metal facade to match the proposed gray color scheme of the exterior facade.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicant. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1260-13. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion or comments.
Commissioner McDonald informed the Commission that this request can only be made because the property in question is located within a Planned Development. He also stated that the proposed exterior facade change should be approved, because this business fronts along I-35 E and there would not be a massive impact on the city.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions, comments or discussion.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Gallagher how long would it take to complete the project.
Mr. Gallagher informed the Commission that the project would take a couple of months to complete.
Commissioner Robertson also asked when would the project begin.
Mr. Gallagher explained that the intended start date would be July 1st.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Gallagher.
Mrs. Julie Dosher, Assistant City Attorney, informed the Commission that a stipulation can be added to the motion to include painting the existing metal facade.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to 515 N. I-35 E.
Moved by Chairperson April May, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dwight Chambers.
With the following stipulation:
(1) The metal facade denoted on the north elevation of the pre-owned car sales building, within elevation sheet A4, be painted the same grey color as the proposed aluminum panels. This must be done as part of the facade improvements proposed.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1260-13; a request to amend Planned Development 129 (PD-129) in regards to 515 N. I-35 E.
(Approved)
Ayes: May, Jones, Chambers, Hayes, Robertson, McDonald
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1261-13; a rezoning request from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). The property in question is located at 1010 North Polk Street and consists of 2.325 acres. The applicant is Vaquero DeSoto Partners, LLC.
Management Report for Z-1261-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager presented the management report for case Z-1261-13.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer if any of the home owners within 200 feet were opposed to the proposed zoning change request.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that none of the home owners within 200 feet were opposed to the zoning change request. He mentioned to the Commission, that the retail property owner to the south was opposed to the request.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 209 E. Main Street, Waxahachie, representing Vaquero DeSoto Partners, came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Commission with background information about the new concept of a "Dollar General Plus", as well as some benefits for the proposed zoning change request. Mr. Rozier also stated he was available to answer questions.
Vice Chairperson Chambers mentioned the proposed zoning change would be a new location for an existing Dollar General store and no new business would be added to the city.
Mr. Rozier informed the Commission that the proposed zoning change is for an existing Dollar General store. He also stated that the owners of the existing store desire to move their business to a new and bigger location.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Rozier discussed the proposed median cut along Polk Street, as well as traffic flow.
Commisisoner Jones asked Mr. Rozier if the proposed Dollar General Plus would be built similar to the new store in Mansfield.
Mr. Rozier said, the proposed Dollar General Plus would be built similar to the new store in Mansfield.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Rozier, how many Dollar General Plus stores are currently open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mr. Brain Williams, of 3211 W. 4th Street, Fort Worth, stated that the proposed site would be the third location for the new Dollar General Plus concept in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also mentioned the concept would be phased in across the country. He stated the new concept stores would sell mostly refrigerated & food items.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Williams discussed the location of the proposed Dollar General store on the site.
The Commission, staff, Mr. Rozier and Mr. Williams discussed whether or not beer & wine sales would be authorized at the proposed Dollar General Plus. They also discussed the requirement of screening along the property lines between the general retail and residential uses.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1261-13.
Mr. Andrew Polunsky, of 900 N. Polk Street, representing Global Realty, came forward to speak in opposition to case Z-1261-13. He informed the Commission that the City of DeSoto is currently saturated with available general retail lease space, and changing the zoning on the property in question to add additional retail would only make matters worse.
The Commission and Mr. Polunsky discussed the distance between the proposed retail site and the existing Global Realty shopping center location along Polk Street.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Polunsky. There being no response, she stated that Mr. Polunsky submitted the response in opposition which was calculated into the opposition percentage for case Z-1261-13.
Chairperson May asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1261-13. Hearing no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion.
Commissioner Robertson informed the Commission that he was not sure how the city would be adversely effected by approving the proposed zoning change, because the Dollar General would only move 100 feet from the existing location with a bigger store.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other comments or discussion. Hearing no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve case Z-1261-13; a request go rezone property at 1010 North Polk Street from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). Moved by Commissioner John Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve case Z-1261-13; a request go rezone property at 1010 North Polk Street from Office 1 (O-1) to General Retail (GR). (Approved)
Ayes: Robertson, May, Hayes, McDonald, Jones, Chambers
Nays: None
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson May asked the Commission for a motion to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Motion to Approve to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner Scott McDonald.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, McDonald, May, Robertson, Hayes
Nays: None
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