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Home My WebLink About1991-09-16AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1991, • 11 P.M. COURT O !• CHAMBERS, 1 307 WEST DALLAS 'ii! GRAPEVINE, .1 II. OATH OF TRUTH III. OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA91-22 SUBMITTED BY MR. LANNY TATE AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME. B. •l.!' i OF ZONING i ! ,,. 'E TO CONDUCT ♦ PUBLIC i • RELATIVE i BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT i SUBMITTED BY MR. LANNY TATE, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME. C. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT T• CONDUCT PUBLIC • - RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ` SUBMITTED l : MR. LANNY 1 AND CONSIDERATION • D. BOARD • ZONING ADJUSTMENT • CONDUCT PUBLIC • • RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT SUBMITTED BY MR. LANNY TATE, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME. V. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 5, 1991, MEETING. 1 i �• ! • , ! •• 00- • REGULAR SESSION, BOARD OF • ADJUSTMENT RBGULAR MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 13TH DAY OF E1• rti l: !I. .. 5:00 P.M. i , STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met for a special session on Monday evening, September 16, 1991, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Charles Giffin Chairman Patti Bass Vice Chairman John Dorety Member Randy Howell Member Ron Williams 1st Alternate Al Zimmerman 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum with Secretary Gerald Thompson absent. Also present were the following City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Greg Wheeler Ray Collins Roger Beecham Gerrie Anderson CALL TO ORDER Community Development Director Building Official Planner Attorney, City Attorney's Office Administrative Secretary Chairman, Charles Giffin, called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. NEW BUSINESS The Board decided to hear all four cases together but to vote on each one individually. BZA 91-22, 91-23, 91-24, 91-.25, LANNY TATE The four items to be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustment were BZA 91-22, 91-23, 91-24, and 91-25 submitted by Lanny Tate who is requesting variances to Grapevine Zoning ordinance 82-73, Section 15.G.1., (30 foot front yard requirements) to allow a 5 foot variance; and to Section 15.G.2, (25 foot rear yard requirements) to allow a 2 foot variance, for Lots 1 (2400 Whitney Lane); 2 (2404 Whitney Lane); 3 (2408 Whitney Lane); and 4 (2412 Whitney Lane) all being in Block 2 of the Blair Manor Subdivision. Greg Wheeler explained that Staff recommended approval for all four variances. He explained that in 1985 when this subdivision was platted, the minimum house size was 1,600 to 1,800 square feet and now the size is around 3,200 square feet throughout the City. Mr. Wheeler also explained that the two interior lots' building pads would increase from 2,835 square feet to 3,276 square feet; and the two exterior lots would increase from 2,430 square feet to 2,808 square feet. Lanny Tate, applicant, of 2120 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, 76092, took the Oath of Truth and thanked the City Staff on the presentation. Mr. Tate said that he would answer any questions that Staff would have. Sandra Mason, of 2413 Whitney Lane, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth. Ms. Mason explained that there was a problem with the drainage from the subdivision to the south. Ms. Mason stated that when the houses are built on the lots in questions, there will be more flooding because of more concrete. Lanny Tate said he had talked with Steve Anderson, a property owner in the subdivision, about the variances but was not aware of the drainage problems. Mr. Tate said that he did not have an answer for the drainage at this time. Next, Donna Chabot Martin of 1449 Rider Cr., Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and explained that she was concerned about the drainage problem. Jim Johnson of 2401 Whitney Lane, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth. Mr. Johnson was concerned that a larger house being built on a small lot would make the rest of the houses in the subdivision look bad. Freeman Risner, of 2421 Whitney Lane, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and explained that all the houses in the subdivision are set back the required 30 feet, and if these houses are allowed to set closer to the street, they would look bad. Mr. Risner was also concerned about the drainage problem and the high weeds and grass and trash throughout the subdivision. Sandra Mason expressed again that she was concerned about these large houses being built right at the entrance to the subdivision. Brian Nichols, of 1461 Rider Cr., Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and also expressed his concern about building larger houses that would look out of place compared to the style of houses that were already existing. Lanny Tate also explained that other vacant lots that he owned in the subdivision beside the four that were before the Board, were 1401, 1413, 1409, 1417, 1429, 1425 Rider Circle. Ray Henry, of 1405 Rider Cr., Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and explained about the problem with dumping, high weeds and grass, and the drainage problem on the vacant lots. Mr. Tate stated that he would take care of the high weeds and grass 2 problem on the lots. Jim Johnson spoke again and expressed his concern on building a house that is too big for the lots. Martin Schelling of 601 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and explained that he was working with Weekley Homes who will be building on the vacant lots. Mr. Schelling explained that Weekley wants flexibility so the houses will not be all the same style. He also noted that instead of width, Weekley needed the depth to accommodate the house plans. Sandra Mason spoke again, and expressed her concern on larger houses being built on the same size lot that her house is on. Vicki Johnson of 2401 Whitney Lane, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth, and explained that she was concerned about how this would have an impact on selling her house in the future. Colon Criswell of 1453 Rider Circle, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and expressed his concern on the drainage problem in the subdivision and asked about the size of slab the new houses would be built on. With no on else to speak either for or against the request, Patti Bass made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Ron Williams seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Dorety, Howell, Williams Nays: None Absent: Thompson Charles Giffin noted that at this time, Weekley has four different house plans for the subdivision ranging from 2,052 square feet to 2900 square feet. Patti Bass expressed that she found it difficult to find a need for the variance. Charles Giffin explained that with the problems of high weeds and grass and the drainage, it would be a benefit to have the lots built out and to have the problems solved. Mr. Giffin also noted that Weekley Homes did build a good product. Greg Wheeler explained that the building could not exceed 60% of the lot, that 40% of greenery must be maintained. Al Zimmerman noted that the homeowners are saying they are happy with the zoning ordinance regulations the way it is written and do not want it changed. 3 Lanny Tate asked the Board to table this case until the next scheduled meeting so he can set up a meeting for Weekley Homes to show their plans and product to the homeowners. John Dorety made a motion to table this case until the October 7, 1991, meeting. Ron Williams seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Dorety, Howell, Williams Nays: None Absent: Thompson MINUTES Since the minutes of the August 5, 1991, meeting were not ready, John Dorety made a motion to table the minutes until the October 7, 1991, meeting. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Dorety, Howell, Williams Nays: None Absent: Thompson ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Patti Bass made a motion to adjourn. Ron Williams seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Dorety, Howell, Williams Nays: None Absent: Thompson The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF 1991. ATTEST: ,' �CRETARY 4