City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 William Dodson Farmers Branch, Texas Meeting Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, April 22, 2013 7:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 5:30 PM in Study Session Room Hard copies of the full Planning and Zoning Commission agenda packet are accessible the Friday prior to every regularly scheduled meeting at the following locations: 1) Manske Library 2) City Hall Additionally, the agenda packet is available for download from the City s web site at www.farmersbranch.info. This download may be accessed from any computer with Internet access, including computers at the Manske Library and in the lobby of City Hall. Any individual who wishes to speak on an agenda item should fill out a Registration Form for Appearance before the Planning and Zoning Commission (white card located in the back of the Council Chambers) and submit the completed card to City Administraion member prior to the start of the meeting. A. STUDY SESSION A.1 TMP-0092 A.2 TMP-0084 A.3 TMP-0091 Best practices on viewing Planning and Zoning agenda packets. Discuss regular agenda items. Tour Model Home in Mustang Crossing area. B. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS B.1 TMP-0085 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 8, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and take appropriate action. C. PUBLIC HEARING C.1 13-SU-03 Consider the request by Linda and Horst Bertl for a Specific Use Permit allowing a detached accessory building greater than 120 square feet in area, located at 3646 Janlyn Lane, and within the One-Family Residential District 3 (R-3) and take appropriate action. D. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda April 22, 2013 Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planing to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Certification I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on April 18, 2013. City Administration City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 4/18/2013
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Agenda Date: 4/22/2013 Information Memorandum File Number: TMP-0092 Version: 1 Status: Study Session In Control: Planning and Zoning Commission File Type: Report Agenda Number: A.1 Best practices on viewing Planning and Zoning agenda packets. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Agenda Date: 4/22/2013 Information Memorandum File Number: TMP-0084 Version: 1 Status: Study Session In Control: Planning and Zoning Commission File Type: Report Agenda Number: A.2 Discuss regular agenda items. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Agenda Date: 4/22/2013 Information Memorandum File Number: TMP-0091 Version: 1 Status: Study Session In Control: Planning and Zoning Commission File Type: Report Agenda Number: A.3 Tour Model Home in Mustang Crossing area. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Agenda Date: 4/22/2013 Information Memorandum File Number: TMP-0085 Version: 1 Status: Regular Agenda In Control: Planning and Zoning Commission File Type: Minutes Agenda Number: B.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 8, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and take appropriate action. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the minutes of April 8, 2013. ACTIONS: 1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 8, 2013. 2. Any other action desired by the Commission. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes of April 8, 2013. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 William Dodson Farmers Branch, Texas Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 6:00 PM in Study Session Room Absent 2 - Present 7 - Commissioner Charlie Bond, and Commissioner Debbie King Chairman Joe Patterson, Vice Chairman Nancy Hardie, Commissioner Chuck Beck, Commissioner Jonathon Bingham, Commissioner Bronson Blackson, Commissioner David Honnoll, and Commissioner Jason O'Quinn A. STUDY SESSION A.1 Overview of new Agenda Software. This Report was presented. A.2 Overview of tentative cases. This Report was presented. A.3 Status Report on 2012 Cases. This Report was presented. A.4 Discuss regular agenda items. This Report was presented. Chairman Patterson called the REGULAR MEETING to order at 7:00pm. B. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS B.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the February 11, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and take appropriate action. A motion was made by Commissioner Bingham, seconded by Commissioner Blackson, that the minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Chairman Patterson, Vice Chairman Hardie, Commissioner Beck, Commissioner Bingham, Commissioner Blackson, Commissioner Honnoll and Commissioner O'Quinn City of Farmers Branch Page 1
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 C. PUBLIC HEARING C.1 Consider request from Tesla Motors for a Specific Use Permit allowing general vehicle repair at 13725 Welch Road and take appropriate action. Chairman Patterson opened the public hearing and read the following information into the record. Tesla Motors, a national electric vehicle company, recently purchased the existing building located at 13725 Welch Road to serve as their regional vehicle maintenance center. However, Tesla is now proposing to use the site for more comprehensive vehicle repairs, ranging from minor software and electrical repairs to wheel alignment. Last year the City approved Ordinance No. 3206 requiring all future general vehicle repair businesses located in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district to obtain a Specific Use Permit before operation. No outdoor storage or display is proposed by Tesla with this SUP application. Tesla has agreed to make landscape improvements along their Welch road frontage. City Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit allowing general vehicle repair at 13725 Welch Road as described on the proposed site plan. Mr. Gillies, Planning Director, gave a brief presentation regarding the request. He stated that all vehicles would remain indoors and no outdoor display would occur. He also stated that all vehicles were electric and no gas products would be located on site allowing for a much cleaner type of vehicle repair. Mr. Gillies stated that the existing building was 8,500 square feet in area, the service area would occupy the main portion of the building with 4 bays and a small portion of the building dedicated to storage of auto parts. Mr. Gillies stated that the landscape plan provides for 3 additional trees to be planed as well as new ground cover and expansion of existing planter beds. Chairman Patterson asked if the applicant was present. The applicant stated that they were available to answer questions. With no comments from the audience, Chairman Patterson closed the public hearing. Commissioner O'Quinn stated that this business would be an asset to Farmers Branch and he was in support of the cleanliness of the operations. Commissioner Beck asked the number of employees and number of customers they would have on site daily. Mr. Jack Benson, Service Manager with Tesla Motors stated that they will have 4 employees at this location and they would have few clients coming in at different times throughout the day. Mr. Gillies stated that the applicant is required to provide 6 spaces for employees and 6 additional spaces for customers. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Quinn, seconded by Commissioner Beck, that this Specific Use Permit be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Farmers Branch Page 2
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 8, 2013 Aye: 7 - Chairman Patterson, Vice Chairman Hardie, Commissioner Beck, Commissioner Bingham, Commissioner Blackson, Commissioner Honnoll and Commissioner O'Quinn D. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Chairman Patterson and seconded by Vice Chairman Hardie to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Aye: 7 - Chairman Patterson, Vice Chairman Hardie, Commissioner Beck, Commissioner Bingham, Commissioner Blackson, Commissioner Honnoll and Commissioner O'Quinn The meeting was adjourned at 7:17pm. Chairman City Administration City of Farmers Branch Page 3
City of Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Agenda Date: 4/22/2013 Information Memorandum File Number: 13-SU-03 Version: 1 Status: Public Hearing In Control: Planning and Zoning Commission File Type: Specific Use Permit Agenda Number: C.1 Consider the request by Linda and Horst Bertl for a Specific Use Permit allowing a detached accessory building greater than 120 square feet in area, located at 3646 Janlyn Lane, and within the One-Family Residential District 3 (R-3) and take appropriate action. BACKGROUND: The subject property is a 10,023 square foot lot with an existing two story, single family home comprised of 3,582 square feet built in 1965. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to construct a detached accessory building approximately 224 square feet, located in the rear yard on the southeastern portion of the lot. Article15 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance dictates that a residential property is allowed to have an accessory building if it is less than 120 square feet in floor area by right. Accessory buildings that are larger than 120 square feet, requires a Specific Use Permit. RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit allowing an accessory building structure located 3646 Janlyn Lane as depicted on the proposed site plan. ACTIONS: Motion to recommend approval of the proposed Specific Use Permit allowing an accessory building structure located 3646 Janlyn Lane. Motion to recommend denial of the proposed Specific Use Permit allowing an accessory building structure located 3646 Janlyn Lane. Motion to modify the proposed Specific Use Permit allowing an accessory building structure located 3646 Janlyn Lane. Motion to table or continue this case for further study or additional information. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location map 2. Aerial 3. Staff Report with Exhibits 4. Zoning Notification Information City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 4/18/2013
STAFF REPORT Case Number: Request: Address: Lot Size: Petitioner: 13-SU-03 Specific Use Permit 3646 Janlyn Lane 0.22 acres Linda and Horst Bertl Existing Conditions: The subject property is a 10,023 square foot residential lot located on Janyln Lane, approximately 500 feet from Marsh Lane to the east. To the west and north are other comparable residential lots and existing homes. To the south is the parking lot for Ridgeview Presbyterian Church. There is an existing two story, single family residential home comprised of 3,582 square feet built in 1965. The residence is constructed of brick and frame. There is an existing metal storage shed located on the southwestern portion of the lot which is approximately 86 square feet. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to construct a detached accessory building approximately 224 square feet, located in the rear yard on the southeastern portion of the lot. Article15 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance dictates that a residential property is allowed to have an accessory building if it is less than 120 square feet in floor area by right. An accessory building that is larger than 120 square feet requires a Specific Use Permit. Site Design: The proposed accessory building is located within the fenced backyard and is anticipated to be used as an outdoor seating area. The pergola-type structure will have an enclosed roof and will be built on a concrete slab. The proposed building will be open on all four sides. The building will be 224 square feet, 16 feet wide and 14 feet long. The structure is proposed to be 12 feet in height with a composition shingle roof and cedar wood columns. There will be no water or sewer connections. However electricity will be installed for lighting. Section 15-104 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) defines an accessory building as a separate building or structure from the main building, used for purposes incidental to the main use of the premises. The applicant s intended use of the building is consistent with the CZO. The accessory building will be setback 3 feet from the side yard and eastern property boundary which is consistent with the requirements of the CZO (See Site Plan). Section 15-104 (3) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance states, The eave of a detached accessory building may project no greater than eighteen inches (18 ) into the required side setback. The applicant shall adhere to this requirement.
Comprehensive Plan: The 1989 Farmers Branch Comprehensive Plan recommends Single-Family Detached Residential uses for this area. This request is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. 2012 Central Area Plan designates this area as Low Density Residential. The vision for this district is traditional single family detached neighborhoods. The SUP request is consistent with the future land use for this area. Thoroughfare Plan: Janyln Lane is a two-lane local residential city street. No expansion or improvements are planned or budgeted for either of these roadways by the city at this time. Public Response: Twenty-One (21) notification letters were mailed to the surrounding property owners on April 11 th, 2013. One zoning notification sign was placed on the site that same day. As of April 18 th, no written opposition to this SUP request has been received by the city.
SITE PLAN Note: The eave of the accessory building may project no greater than 18 inches into the required setback, which is 3 feet.
ELEVATIONS 4-0 8-0 18 eave maximum
AERIAL RENDERING Approximate proposed location of accessory building
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Photo of the front of the residence Location of proposed accessory building
Photo of the backyard of the residence Example of materials and design of proposed pergola
SUMMARY OF MAILED NOTICES Property Owner List 13-SU-03 No. Property Address Property Owner Written Responses Received In Favor Opposed No Resp. 1 3561 CLOVERDALE LN WARD DOROTHY P X % WILLIAM R WARD 853 W ISABELLA AVE MESA AZ 85210 2 3656 JANLYN LN MORRIS JOYCE R X 3656 JANLYN LN 3 3650 JANLYN LN CROMWELL DEV CORP X PO BOX 29794 DALLAS TX 75229 4 3646 JANLYN LN BERTL HORST & LINDA A X 3646 JANLYN LN 5 3636 JANLYN LN LEON JOSE LUIS & X MARIA EUGENIA LEON 3636 JANLYN LN 6 3635 JANLYN LN PEARCE JOSEPH L JR & X JO ELLEN 3635 JANLYN LN
No. Property Address Property Owner Written Responses Received In Favor Opposed No Resp. 7 3640 JANLYN LN RODRIQUEZ JULIAN & X MARIA DEL CARMEN RODRIQUE 3640 JANLYN LN 8 3640 COURTDALE DR BURTON CHARLES G & SHELLEY A X 5929 LENNOX HILL DR PLANO TX 75093 9 3630 JANLYN LN HAYWARD DAVID A X 3630 JANLYN LN 10 3636 COURTDALE DR MORENO JAVIER X 3636 COURTDALE DR 11 3649 JANLYN LN DEACON CRAIG P X 1408 TARRAGON DR FLOWER MOUND TX 75028 12 3644 COURTDALE DR CURIEL PHILLIP A & JENNIFER J X 3644 COURTDALE DR 13 3568 CLOVERDALE LN BERNI SILVIA L & X CASTANON SILVIA A 3568 CLOVERDALE LN
No. Property Address Property Owner Written Responses Received In Favor Opposed No Resp. 14 3639 JANLYN LN KOSTIUK BARBARA X 3639 JANLYN LN 15 3629 JANLYN LN TERWILLIGER RICHARD J & X PATRICIA TERWILLIGER 3629 JANLYN LN 16 3655 JANLYN LN JACOB ANDREW L & MADELINE T X 3655 JANLYN LN 17 3659 JANLYN LN KOEGLER JOSEPH ALPHONSE X 3659 JANLYN LN 18 3567 CLOVERDALE LN GODWIN HENRY F X 3567 CLOVERDALE LN 19 3645 JANLYN LN KEATING ERNEST R X 3645 JANLYN LN 20 3660 JANLYN LN GENTRY JOSEPH Y X 3660 JANLYN LN
No. Property Address Property Owner Written Responses Received In Favor Opposed No Resp. 21 12717 MARSH LN RIDGEVIEW PRESBYTERIAN X 12717 MARSH LN DALLAS TX 75234 Total Number of Notices Mailed 21