PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OFJULX25,2024 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF BEDFORD S S S The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bedford, Texas met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2000 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, Texas on the 25th day of July 2024: CALL - TO ORDER & ROLL CALL following persons were present: Chairman Emery called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and conducted a roll call. The Chairman: Members: Bruce Emery Roger Gallenstein Danielle Stellrecht Tom Jacobsen Kate Barlow Steve Otto JR Smith Ac quorum of the Commission was present. Staff present included: Wes Morison Director of Development City Attorney/TOASE Enrique Alvarez Planner Bryn Meredith INVOCATION Chairman Emery gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given. 1. Consider approval of the following Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for the June 27, 2024 meeting. With no discussion or revisions, a motion was made. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTESOFJUIY252MA4 Motion: Commissioner JR Smith made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Barlow. Motion approved unanimously by a vote of7-0-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Appendix B, Chapter 3 "Permitted Uses" Section 3.2 Explanation of Uses and Specific Use Permit Requirements" to create a definition for an Chairman Emery stated that the public hearings for all three items, #2-4, would be combined since they were all related, rather than speaking to each individual item. Charman Emery reiterated that this would function as a consolidated public hearing. Chairman Emery recognized Wes Morrison, Director of Development to speak on the Mr. Morrison gave background and context of the item, which has been seen before by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Morrison stated that since the last meeting, staff has met with the applicant and taken previous feedback to create a definition that fulfills what the applicant is requesting, but also aligns with Bedford Commons. Mr. Morrison read the new proposed use definition, along with concurrent use conditions on the use. Mr. Morrison stated that since this would be an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, this use could be applied city-wide, not just exclusively within Bedford Commissioner Gallenstein asked Mr. Morrison if a future tenant in the building would be held to the same standards. Mr. Morrison stated anyone that who comes in to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy for this use would have to meet the requirements as well. Commissioner Stellrecht asked Mr. Morrison if retail and events were required or simply allowed on the property. Mr. Morrison stated that these uses may be allowed as an accessory use anyhow, however, there is no set requirement for these to be mandated Automotive Engineering and Restoration Use. item. Commons. on the property. Chairman Emery opened the public hearing at 6:12 P.M. Heath Murray, 1609 Heather Ln. Southlake, TX Owner of Murray Kustom Rodslapplicant for SUP-24-10. Chairman Emery asked the applicant if he believed the description fit his business to its highest value. Mr. Murray stated he was satisfied with the definition after discussion with staff. Mr. Murray stated his business would also offer retail frontage as they offered sales at the location as well, as this is a component at his current location. Mr. Murray stated that he believed he would conform to visions within the new comprehensive plan, if adopted, in the sense of being able to host events and PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OFJULY25,2024 become a part of Bedford Commons along Texas Harley Way. Commissioner Gallenstein asked the applicant if painting was part of the services offered at the location. Mr. Murray stated this is outsourced since it is expensive, along with additional regulations, and a lack of facility space. Commissioner Jacobsen stated there was a failure to engage from both parties, the applicant and the commission, and believes that communication Sal Caruso, 148 Ravenswood, Bedford, TX - Mr. Caruso stated he was optimistic that the changes to thel language oft the definition would allow this to move forward. Mr. Caruso Ida Powell, 2912 Magnolia Ct, Bedford, TX - Ms. Powell stated she was hopeful for the kind of customers that would come to this shop, as well as the added benefits this between both parties benefited everyone involved through the process. thanked the commission for their service to Bedford. business would bring to the City of Bedford. Chairman Emery closed the public hearing at 6:27 P.M. Commissioner JR Smith stated he believed there was a synergy between the applicant and the vision of Bedford Commons. With no further discussion, a motion was made. Motion: Commissioner Stellrecht made a motion to approve the addition of the proposed use to the list of Permitted Uses, seconded by Commissioner Gallenstein. Motion approved by a vote of 6-1-0 Commissioner Otto voted in opposition. 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a text amendment to the Bedford Commons Planned Unit Development to allow an Automotive Engineering and Restoration use in the Chairman Emery introduced the item, and recognized Wes Morrison, Director of Development, to speak on the item. Mr. Morrison stated this amendment was specifically for the Bedford Commons PUD land use chart and this use would require a Specific Use Core Mixed Use Character Zone with a Specific Use Permit. Permit. With no further discussion, a motion was made. Motion: Commissioner Gallenstein made ar motion to approve the addition oft this use toi the Bedford Commons land use chart, seconded by JR Smith. Motion approved by a vote of 6-1-0 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OFJULY25,2024 Commissioner Otto voted in opposition. 4. Conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a zoning change from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Bedford Commons to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Bedford Commons/Spec.ific Use Permit (PUD/SUP) to permit an Automotive Engineering and Restoration use on Lots 2& 3 Block 1 First State Bank Addition. The 2-acre site is located approximately 750 feet north of State Highway 121 on the east side of Parkwood Drive and is commonly known as 1916 Parkwood Drive. (SUP-24-10) Chairman Emery introduced the item and recognized Wes Morrison, Director of Development to speak on the item. Mr. Morrison stated the two text amendments allowed this item to move forward as a Specific Use Permit. Mr. Morrison stated that the site should largely remain as is, except for the addition of a driveway on the side oft the building to accommodate the parking of a company vehicle and trailer. However, within the Bedford Commons PUD, certain improvements may require additional façade improvements to the front of the building, as it was a non-conforming building. Chairman Emery asked Mr. Morrison if the applicant understood the improvement requirements within Bedford Commons, to which Mr. Morrison stated that based on prior discussions with the applicant, this was believed to be understood. Mr. Morrison stated that an applicability chart was created and added to the Bedford Commons PUD that would help property owners determine what would need to be brought into compliance, should improvements be made to non-conforming locations. Mr. Murray stated the parking at the location was proposed to be connected from the front to the back which would allow for a connected driveway around the building. In addition, Mr. Murray stated he was not set on any particular tree or plant material and Chairman Emery asked Mr. Murray if he was versed in the Bedford Commons PUD, to which Mr. Murray agreed. Mr. Murray stated he wanted something very nice and Mr. Morrison stated that staff recommended approval with the following conditions, that Table 3-1 of the Bedford Commons PUD Ordinance applies to any changes to the subject property. Secondly, any storage of company vehicles or trailers is required to be located behind a screening wall being a minimum of six (6) feet in height and would be open to the commission's recommendation. that would be proud to be showcased as a part of Bedford. constructed with similar material and color of the primary building. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTESOFJUIY252MA4 With no further discussion, a motion was made. Motion: Commissioner Jacobsen made a motion to approve SUP-24-10, including staff ecommendations, seconded by CommissionerJR Smith. Motion approved by a vote of 6-1-0 Commissioner Otto voted in opposition. DISCUSSION ITEM 5. - Discuss draft comprenensive plan and provide staff direction. Director of Development, Wes Morrison, introduced the item and asked the Commissioners if there were any specific talking or discussion points they would like to review. Chairman Emery stated he wanted to discuss any developments on Meadow Park and any significant changes between the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan and the Mr. Morrison stated there may be confusion regarding zoning and what the comprehensive plan draft states regarding Meadow Park. Mr. Morrison stated that the consultant working with the Comprehensive Plan, Hawes Hill & Associates, was asked to take stakeholder input, including the school district, nearby residents, and additional individuals to the property, to shape an appropriate definition for the area. Mr. Morrison stated that there could be revisions made to the definition of Lifestyle Residential to clarify and simplify this definition. Mr. Morrison stated he believed the concerns surrounding population density would be taken into consideration and would be passed along to the consultant. Mr. Morrison stated this document aimed at guiding or illustrating a picture of Commissioner Jacobsen stated that one of the concerns of surrounding neighbors was the potential of conversion of accessory dwelling units into rental units. Mr. Morrison stated the city could not mandate homeowner-occupled over rental properties but could Mr. Morrison stated that another purpose of this Comprehensive Plan was to allow a developer looking into the city to understand and envision what type of development the Commissioner Gallenstein asked Mr. Morrison ift there had been communication between the school district and the residents near Meadow Park. Mr. Morrison stated he did not know if they had met. However, Mr. Morrison stated that the district did issue a notice stating that the property had not sold, which indicates they are aware of concerns about proposed Comprehensive Plan. what future development could look like on this property. update regulations on accessory structures. city would like to see within its boundaries. this property. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OFJULY25, 2024 The Commissioners stated they agreed on the Vision and Guiding Principles of the Comprehensive Plan draft after their proposed suggestions were taken into consideration. Mr. Morrison stated that the Campus West development was developed with the Village Commissioner Stellrecht asked Mr. Morrison if this plan draft discussed connectivity and trails, who explained this draft did not go into detail outside of a city-wide overview. Mr. Morrison explained, regarding the Policies & Actions section, that staff could give the commission an overview at the end of the year of what policies were implemented and Mr. Morrison asked the commission if they could provide revisions or comments to the Comprehensive Plan draft to provide to the consultant before the joint meeting with City Council. Mr. Morrison stated that a representative of the consultant, Hawes Hill & Associates, would be in attendance to provide an overview of the plan draft. There was no further discussion on the Comprehensive Plan draft. Center concept in anticipation of the updated Comprehensive Plan. what could be improved in the coming year. EXECUTIVE SESSION Planning & Zoning Commission may seek legal advice in an executive Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding session pursuant to Section 551.071. any item listed on this agenda. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner Stellrecht made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Motion approved unanimously by a vote of 7-0-0, meeting Commissioner Barlow. adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Lus ATTEST: fon. Wes Morrison Director of Development Bruce Emery Chairman