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Roll Call: 9 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson May called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on June 11, 2013.
DRAFT P&Z Commission Minutes for June 11, 2013
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on June 11, 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 June 11, 2013 with modifications. (Approved)
Ayes: Hayes, May, Chambers, McDonald, Robertson, Jones
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Z-1259-13; a Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. The property in question consists of a portion of 2 lots and 0.68 acres. The applicant is Fred Hart, Sr.
Management Report for Z-1259-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the Management Report.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Fred Hart, Jr., of 202 Lariat Trail, Ovilla, came forward representing Fred Hart, Sr.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Hart.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Hart about the grade of cars that would be sold at the proposed auto dealership.
Mr. Hart informed the Commission that he would not be operating the car dealership, but he planned to lease the property to an interested party wanting to operate a car dealership.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Hart if he knew the grade of cars the tenants would sell.
Mr. Hart explained that he does not have a tenant yet, and he did not know the grade of cars that would be sold. He also informed the Commission that past tenants tried to be competitive with other used car dealerships in the surrounding area.
The Commission, Mr. Hart and staff discussed the need for a Specific Use Permit, as well as the existing infrastructure and structure.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Hart. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1259-13. There being no response, she closed the public hearing, and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing no response she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve case Z-1259-13; Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve case Z-1259-13; Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, May, McDonald, Hayes
Nays: Robertson
(4) Consider Case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. The property in question consists of 1 lot and 17.4 acres and is located at 215 E. Centre Park Boulevard. The applicant is Stephen Frazzitta/ Solar Turbines.
Management Report for Z-1262-13
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission and staff discussed the requirement for screening of outdoor storage in Light Industrial (LI) zoning districts.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
The Commission and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the height of the proposed exhaust tower stack and possible public visibility of outdoor storage from three different locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions or comments for staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Stephen Frazzita, of 2620 Villa DeLago, Grand Prairie, came forward representing Solar Turbines. He provided information about the proposal to amend the Planned Development to allow a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage which mainly consists of gas turbines.
Mr. Frazzita also explained that the gas turbines would be stored outdoors waiting for shipment overseas, anywhere from a few hours to a week. He mentioned that the proposed exhaust tower stack would be similar in construction to the existing exhaust stacks, however the height of the proposed exhaust stack would be significantly taller to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) mandatory regulations.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Frazzita if the existing five (5) exhaust stacks would be modified to meet current regulations.
Mr. Frazzita stated that the existing stacks would not be modified to meet current regulations.
The Commission and Mr. Frazzita discussed the mandatory height requirement for the proposed exhaust stack tower, and the different types of containers used to hold the gas turbines for both domestic and overseas shipping. They also discussed whether or not the containers would be stacked while stored outdoors.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were additional questions for Mr. Frazzita.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Frazzita if research was conducted regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) height restrictions for the proposed exhaust stack.
Mr. Frazzita informed the Commission that he researched the FAA height restrictions for the proposed exhaust stack. He also mentioned, that any structure under 200 feet did not require FAA approval, but in light of concerns for the heliport Solar Turbines would seek approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Frazzita if Solar Turbines would have any objections with the addition of a stipulation that a building permit could not be issued for the construction of the exhaust tower without the review and approval of the FAA.
Mr. Frazzita stated that Solar Turbines would not have any objections to the added stipulation.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Frazzita. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1262-13. Hearing no response, Chairperson May closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion.
Commissioner Chambers expressed concerns about public visibility of different products being stored outdoors from three separate locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any additional questions or comments. There being no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. Moved by Commissioner John Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. (Approved)
Ayes: Hayes, Jones, Robertson, McDonald, May, Chambers
Nays: None
With the following stipulation:
(1) A Building Permit cannot be issued for the construction of the exhaust tower without the review and approval of the FAA.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson May asked the Commission for a motion to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Motion to to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner Scott McDonald.
Vote to to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013. (Approved)
Ayes: Robertson, Jones, McDonald, May, Hayes, Chambers
Nays: None
The regular scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013 was adjourned at 7:25PM.
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Roll Call: 9 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson May called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on June 11, 2013.
DRAFT P&Z Commission Minutes for June 11, 2013
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on June 11, 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 June 11, 2013 with modifications. (Approved)
Ayes: Hayes, May, Chambers, McDonald, Robertson, Jones
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Z-1259-13; a Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. The property in question consists of a portion of 2 lots and 0.68 acres. The applicant is Fred Hart, Sr.
Management Report for Z-1259-13
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the Management Report.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Fred Hart, Jr., of 202 Lariat Trail, Ovilla, came forward representing Fred Hart, Sr.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Hart.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Hart about the grade of cars that would be sold at the proposed auto dealership.
Mr. Hart informed the Commission that he would not be operating the car dealership, but he planned to lease the property to an interested party wanting to operate a car dealership.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Hart if he knew the grade of cars the tenants would sell.
Mr. Hart explained that he does not have a tenant yet, and he did not know the grade of cars that would be sold. He also informed the Commission that past tenants tried to be competitive with other used car dealerships in the surrounding area.
The Commission, Mr. Hart and staff discussed the need for a Specific Use Permit, as well as the existing infrastructure and structure.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Hart. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1259-13. There being no response, she closed the public hearing, and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing no response she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve case Z-1259-13; Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve case Z-1259-13; Specific Use Permit (S-261) request to allow for a New & Used Auto Dealership at 1211 & 1215 S. I-35 E. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, May, McDonald, Hayes
Nays: Robertson
(4) Consider Case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. The property in question consists of 1 lot and 17.4 acres and is located at 215 E. Centre Park Boulevard. The applicant is Stephen Frazzitta/ Solar Turbines.
Management Report for Z-1262-13
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission and staff discussed the requirement for screening of outdoor storage in Light Industrial (LI) zoning districts.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
The Commission and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the height of the proposed exhaust tower stack and possible public visibility of outdoor storage from three different locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions or comments for staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Stephen Frazzita, of 2620 Villa DeLago, Grand Prairie, came forward representing Solar Turbines. He provided information about the proposal to amend the Planned Development to allow a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage which mainly consists of gas turbines.
Mr. Frazzita also explained that the gas turbines would be stored outdoors waiting for shipment overseas, anywhere from a few hours to a week. He mentioned that the proposed exhaust tower stack would be similar in construction to the existing exhaust stacks, however the height of the proposed exhaust stack would be significantly taller to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) mandatory regulations.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Frazzita if the existing five (5) exhaust stacks would be modified to meet current regulations.
Mr. Frazzita stated that the existing stacks would not be modified to meet current regulations.
The Commission and Mr. Frazzita discussed the mandatory height requirement for the proposed exhaust stack tower, and the different types of containers used to hold the gas turbines for both domestic and overseas shipping. They also discussed whether or not the containers would be stacked while stored outdoors.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were additional questions for Mr. Frazzita.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Frazzita if research was conducted regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) height restrictions for the proposed exhaust stack.
Mr. Frazzita informed the Commission that he researched the FAA height restrictions for the proposed exhaust stack. He also mentioned, that any structure under 200 feet did not require FAA approval, but in light of concerns for the heliport Solar Turbines would seek approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Frazzita if Solar Turbines would have any objections with the addition of a stipulation that a building permit could not be issued for the construction of the exhaust tower without the review and approval of the FAA.
Mr. Frazzita stated that Solar Turbines would not have any objections to the added stipulation.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Frazzita. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1262-13. Hearing no response, Chairperson May closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion.
Commissioner Chambers expressed concerns about public visibility of different products being stored outdoors from three separate locations.
Chairperson May asked the Commission if there were any additional questions or comments. There being no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. Moved by Commissioner John Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1262-13; a request to amend Planned Development 147 (PD-147) to allow for a 130 foot exhaust stack tower, and also outdoor storage without screening. (Approved)
Ayes: Hayes, Jones, Robertson, McDonald, May, Chambers
Nays: None
With the following stipulation:
(1) A Building Permit cannot be issued for the construction of the exhaust tower without the review and approval of the FAA.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson May asked the Commission for a motion to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Motion to to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner Scott McDonald.
Vote to to adjourn the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013. (Approved)
Ayes: Robertson, Jones, McDonald, May, Hayes, Chambers
Nays: None
The regular scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2013 was adjourned at 7:25PM.
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