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Roll Call: 8 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Dewberry called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) No items.
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1235-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-253) to allow an Accessory Structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. The property in question consists of 1 lot and 3.18 acres. The applicant is Chip Hardin.
Management Report for Case Z-1235-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1235-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the west portion of the lot (which is located in the flood plain) would be developed.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the applicant could provide an answer regarding any future development on the property. He also stated that the portion of the lot within the flood plain could not be developed.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there were any additional comments for staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Chip Hardin, of 5417 Meadow Valley, Fort Worth, came forward to address the Commission.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Hardin if there were plans to develop the western portion of the lot beyond the fence.
Mr. Hardin explained that they did not have plans to develop the western portion of the lot, but utilities can access the area if needed. He also mentioned that the western portion of the property drops off into a creek.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Hardin if he was the contractor of the proposed project.
Mr. Hardin informed the Commission that he was the contractor of the proposed project.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions for Mr. Hardin. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone else that wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Case Z-1235-12. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any further questions or discussion. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an accessory structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an accessory structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Williams, Jones, North, May
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. The property in question consists of 1 lot and .992 acres. The applicant is Charles D. Cross.
Management Report for Case Z-1239-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1239-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer about the direction the front of the townhomes faced that are located to the west of the subject site.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the townhomes were facing west and an alley was on the east side of these lots.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom, of 901 Main Street, Dallas, representing the applicant, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that the outdoor storage area on the south side of the property would provide for an outdoor sales area as well. He also provided background information about Locke Supply Company.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were questions for Mr. Dahlstrom.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Dahlstrom if Locke Supply was ready to compete with other similar businesses that are located in close proximity.
Mr. Dahlstrom informed the Commission that Locke Supply Company completed an extensive amount of research and they feel this location would be a perfect fit.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the proposed business is similar to Home Depot and would compete with the larger home improvement centers, rather than local hardware stores.
Chairperson Dewberry asked Mr. Dahlstrom if there would be an 8 foot screening wall around the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Dahlstrom informed the Commission that there would be an 8 foot screening wall around the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that the applicant understands the storage material cannot exceed 8 feet in the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Dahlstrom stated that the storage material would stay below 8 feet in the outdoor storage area.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Dahlstrom. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1239-12. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was additional discussion or comments.
Commissioner North asked if the chain link fencing that surrounds the outdoor storage for the Ace Hardware store was acceptable.
Mr. Vatthauer explained to the Commission that the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor storage area of the Ace Hardware was there prior to changes in screening requirements.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Dahlstrom discussed how the proposed Hardware/Home Improvement Center would fit into the vision for the Hampton Road Redevelopment project.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there was additional discussion or comments. Hearing no repsonse, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/ Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner April May.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/ Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Williams, May, Dewberry, North, Jones
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment" and determine the zoning districts in which this use should be allowed. The proposed change would amend Section 36 - Use Regulations; Section 38 - Off-Street Parking and Loading and Section A-3 Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Management Report of Case Z-1243-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1243-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer if City Council was informed of this use classification for "Cash for Gold Establishment".
Mr. Vatthauer told the Commission that City Council was informed about the proposed use.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the proposed use could be allowed in other zoning districts besides the proposed zoning districts Commercial 1 (C-1) and Commercial 2 (C-2).
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the two proposed zoning districts were staff recommendation, but the use could be allowed in other zoning districts if the Commission decides to add additional zoning districts.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment". Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment". (Approved)
Ayes: Jones, North, May, Dewberry, Williams
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Dewberry adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm.
Jun 12, 2012 Planning and Zoning Meeting
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Roll Call: 8 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Dewberry called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) No items.
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1235-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-253) to allow an Accessory Structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. The property in question consists of 1 lot and 3.18 acres. The applicant is Chip Hardin.
Management Report for Case Z-1235-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1235-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the west portion of the lot (which is located in the flood plain) would be developed.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the applicant could provide an answer regarding any future development on the property. He also stated that the portion of the lot within the flood plain could not be developed.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there were any additional comments for staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Chip Hardin, of 5417 Meadow Valley, Fort Worth, came forward to address the Commission.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Hardin if there were plans to develop the western portion of the lot beyond the fence.
Mr. Hardin explained that they did not have plans to develop the western portion of the lot, but utilities can access the area if needed. He also mentioned that the western portion of the property drops off into a creek.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Hardin if he was the contractor of the proposed project.
Mr. Hardin informed the Commission that he was the contractor of the proposed project.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions for Mr. Hardin. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone else that wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Case Z-1235-12. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any further questions or discussion. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an accessory structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an accessory structure at 1015 North Cockrell Hill Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Williams, Jones, North, May
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. The property in question consists of 1 lot and .992 acres. The applicant is Charles D. Cross.
Management Report for Case Z-1239-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1239-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer about the direction the front of the townhomes faced that are located to the west of the subject site.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the townhomes were facing west and an alley was on the east side of these lots.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom, of 901 Main Street, Dallas, representing the applicant, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that the outdoor storage area on the south side of the property would provide for an outdoor sales area as well. He also provided background information about Locke Supply Company.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were questions for Mr. Dahlstrom.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Dahlstrom if Locke Supply was ready to compete with other similar businesses that are located in close proximity.
Mr. Dahlstrom informed the Commission that Locke Supply Company completed an extensive amount of research and they feel this location would be a perfect fit.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the proposed business is similar to Home Depot and would compete with the larger home improvement centers, rather than local hardware stores.
Chairperson Dewberry asked Mr. Dahlstrom if there would be an 8 foot screening wall around the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Dahlstrom informed the Commission that there would be an 8 foot screening wall around the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that the applicant understands the storage material cannot exceed 8 feet in the outdoor storage area.
Mr. Dahlstrom stated that the storage material would stay below 8 feet in the outdoor storage area.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Dahlstrom. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1239-12. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was additional discussion or comments.
Commissioner North asked if the chain link fencing that surrounds the outdoor storage for the Ace Hardware store was acceptable.
Mr. Vatthauer explained to the Commission that the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor storage area of the Ace Hardware was there prior to changes in screening requirements.
The Commission, staff and Mr. Dahlstrom discussed how the proposed Hardware/Home Improvement Center would fit into the vision for the Hampton Road Redevelopment project.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there was additional discussion or comments. Hearing no repsonse, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/ Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner April May.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1239-12; a Specific Use Permit (S-254) to allow the use Building Materials, Hardware/ Home Improvement Center at 719 North Hampton Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Williams, May, Dewberry, North, Jones
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment" and determine the zoning districts in which this use should be allowed. The proposed change would amend Section 36 - Use Regulations; Section 38 - Off-Street Parking and Loading and Section A-3 Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Management Report of Case Z-1243-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for Case Z-1243-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Vatthauer if City Council was informed of this use classification for "Cash for Gold Establishment".
Mr. Vatthauer told the Commission that City Council was informed about the proposed use.
Vice Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the proposed use could be allowed in other zoning districts besides the proposed zoning districts Commercial 1 (C-1) and Commercial 2 (C-2).
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the two proposed zoning districts were staff recommendation, but the use could be allowed in other zoning districts if the Commission decides to add additional zoning districts.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were additional questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment". Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1243-12; consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add the new & unlisted use "Cash for Gold Establishment". (Approved)
Ayes: Jones, North, May, Dewberry, Williams
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Dewberry adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm.
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