PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025 STATE OF TEXAS S COUNTY OF TARRANT S CITY OF BEDFORD 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 27th day of March 2025: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Emery called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Chairman: Bruce Emery Members: Roger Gallenstein Duke Loper Tom Jacobsen Kate Barlow Mike Ingraham JR Smith Commissioner Crawford and Commissioner Wheeler were absent from this meeting. Chairman Emery advised that with 2 absences in the commission, both alternate members would be voting members for this meeting. A quorum of the Commission was present. Staff present included: Wes Morison Director of Development Jennifer Drysdale City Attorney/TOASE INVOCATION Chairman Emery gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was given. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the following Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for the February 13, 2025 meeting. With no discussion or revisions, a motion was made. Motion: Commissioner Barlow made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Gallenstein. Motion approved unanimously by a vote of 7-0-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a rezoning of the property described as The Bedford Oaks Block 1 Lot 1A from Planned Unit Development / Master Highway Corridor to Planned Unit Development I Master Highway Corridor I Specific Use Permit Tattoo & Body Piercing Shop. The property is generally located north of Airport Freeway, to the west Parkwood Drive, and commonly known as 1745 Freeway. (SUP-25-2) Chairman Emery introduced the item and recognized Director of Development Wes Morrison to speak on the item. Mr. Morrison gave a presentation and an overview of the staff report on the item. Chairman Emery opened the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. Mitchell DeSouza, 1745 Airport Freeway, applicant and owner of Virtuoso Tattoo - Mr. DeSouza stated he has had a shop in the City of Hurst for the past 16 years and has been involved in the community during this timeframe. Mr. DeSouza states he anticipates that this location will help his vision and ousiness grow. Mr. DeSouza believes that he is a good and positive influence for youth and other members of the community, and believes he is not like other tattoo shops. Commissioner JR Smith asked the applicant why he selected this location. Mr. DeSouza stated that this location is easily accessible and has great exposure to the surrounding businesses. Additionally, Mr. DeSouza stated he integrates well with the adjacent Harley- Davidson dealer. Commissioner JR Smith asked the applicant about his business hours. Mr. DeSouza stated he intends his business hours to be 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closing at 8 p.m. In contrast, Mr. DeSouza states the neighborhood surrounding his current location is usually quiet around 6 p.m., SO staying open later may disrupt nearby residents. In contrast, the adjacent businesses in the proposed location are open later and generate more traffic at later hours. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025 Commissioner Jacobsen asked the applicant what his usual client count looks like on an average week. Mr. DeSouza stated they may see 10 people per week. However, there have been instances in which they'l! see a wave of people on a weekend or at any other given point in time. Commissioner Jacobsen stated one of his concerns is that the volume of customers at the location may not match the surrounding usage, which generate and brings in more customers. Commissioner Barlow asked the applicant if this application would relocate the current business or open a new business. Mr. DeSouza stated this would relocate the current business from its location in Hurst. Commissioner Barlow asked the applicant to explain a bit more about the business. Mr. DeSouza stated their main focus is art services as he had a career in graphic design, while also offering tattoos as well. Mr. DeSouza stated that approximately 20%-25% of his ousiness entails graphic design and screen printing. Chairman Emery closed the Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m. Chairman Emery addressed the Commission regarding the surrounding locations. Chairman Emery stated he believed this particular business at this point was a good fit for the strip center. In addition, Chairman Emery stated he believed this use would have synergy with the adjacent uses. Commissioner Gallenstein stated he believed, in aligning with the Comprehensive Plan, that the business idea was a good one. However, there is a question on whether this is the right location for this particular business. Commissioner Gallenstein asked if they would uphold the Comprehensive Plan in this decision. Commissioner Jacobsen stated an issue they have heard lately concerns the ability to fill vacant shopping spaces. Commissioner Jacobsen raised the idea that tattoo shops today are not the same as they were a few decades ago. With no further discussion, a motion was made. Motion: Commissioner Jacobsen made a motion to approve the item as presented, seconded by Commissioner JR Smith. Motion approved by a vote of 6-1-0 Commissioner Gallenstein voted against the motion. ELECTION OF OFFICER 3. Accept nominations and elect the office of Vice Chairperson. Chairman Emery introduced the item and explained that the Commission does not currently have a Vice Chairperson. Chairman Emery stated the Commissioners could nominate a member of the Commission for Vice Chair. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2025 Commissioner JR Smith nominated Commissioner Jacobsen as Vice Chair. Commissioner JR Smith stated Commissioner Jacobsen is a tenured Commissioner and has served as an example to him during his time. With no additional nominations, Chairman Emery called for a vote to appoint Commissioner Jacobsen as Vice Chair. Commissioners voted and appointed Commissioner Jacobsen as Vice Chair by acclamation. UPDATE ON PLANNING PROJECTS Director of Development Wes Morrison provided updates on current and past Planning and Zoning cases. No action taken on this item. EXECUTIVE SESSION Planning & Zoning Commission may seek legal advice in an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071. 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 any item listed on this agenda. The Commission did not convene into Executive Session. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner JR Smith made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Barlow. Motion approved unanimously by a vote of 7-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM. 1, - - C L hy ATTEST Bruce Emery Wes Morrison Chairman Director of Development