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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNCIL REGULAR BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1987 AT 6 PM
CITY CHAMBERS, i
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
GRAPEVINE-
C1011EYVILLE INDEPENDENT t• DISTRICT
lit. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
DICKERSON
C. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87 -25, SUBMITTED BY CENTENNIAL
HOMES, INC.
D. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87 -26, SUBMITTED BY CENTENNIAL
HOMES, INC.
E. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87 -27, SUBMITTED BY CENTENNIAL
HOMES, INC.
F. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87 -28, SUBMITTED BY JERRY &
LILLIE PARKS.
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ADJUSTMENT BAPTIST CHURCH
H. BOARD OF • ADJUSTMENT T• CONSIDER BOARD OF ON
ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87-30, SUBMITTED BY ROBERT S.
TANTANGELO
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ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA87-32, ROBERT M. THOMSON
VI. CONSIDERATION OF MARCH 2, 1987, MINUTES
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE • + AS AMENDED : CHAPTER
227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR
BOARD OF O ADJUSTMENT ` E lal AGENDA ► + • +•ID AND POSTED •
THIS THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1987, AT 5 PM.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in
regular session April 6, 1987, at 307 West Dallas Road, in the Council
Chambers, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit:
Bill Waldrip Chairman
Gerald Thompson Vice-Chairman
Don Bigbie Member
John Ferguson lst Alternate
Charles Giffin 2nd Alternate
constituting a quorum, with Secretary, Ron Troy, absent. Also present
was Council Representative Ted Ware, and the following City Staff
present to wit:
Joy Carroll Administrative Assistant
Marcy Ratcliff Planner
Adrienne Leonard Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Gerrie Taylor Secretary
Chairman Bill Waldrip called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
BZA 87-25, 26, AND 27, CENTENNIAL HOMES
The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 87-25, 26, and 27, submitted by Centennial Homes who is asking
for three separate variances. The first variance is for a parking lot for
a model home located at 1705 Parkwood Drive, Lot 50, Block 7, Parkwood
Subdivision, an exception to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 53,
relative to landscaping and to Section 15.A, relative to a temporary use
for a principle use. The second and third variances, BZA 87-26 and 27, are
for the standard off-street parking request for temporary model homes
located at 1701 and 1703 Parkwood Drive, Lots 51 and 52, Block 7, Parkwood
Subdivision, exceptions to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 56.C.
Jim J. Clark, Jr., Vice President of Marketing for Centennial Homes,
took the Oath of Truth and stated that the reason for the variance for
the temporary parking lot for 1705 Parkwood Drive is to keep cars off
the street to not create a dangerous situation.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Don Bigbie
made a motion to close the Public Hearing. John seconded the motion
which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion that there is a special condition that
does exist for BZA 87-25. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion that the variance for BZA 87-25 be
granted relative to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 53.H,
landscaping requirements for parking lots and to Section 15.A, an
exception to allow a parking lot to be a temporary principle use,
because of the unnecessary hardships for marketing of the home, which
has been permitted in the past and that model homes in subdivisions are
being accepted. Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by
the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
and of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 2
Gerald Thompson moved to grant the variances for BZA 87-26 and 27
relative to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 56.C, because
model homes in subdivisions are being allowed. Charles Giffin seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
The next
item of new business was for the Board
of Zoning Adjustment to
consider
BZA
87-31, submitted by Braewood Homes,
who is also asking for
a variance
from Grapevine Zoning Ordinance
82-73, Section 56.C,
relative
to
off-street parking requiren)ents for
a temporary model home
located
at
543 Dove Creek Place, Lot 2,
Block 1, Dove Creek
Subdivision.
Joy Carroll stated that Staff recommends approval.
Since there was no one to speak either for or against the request, John
Ferguson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson
Nays: None
Abstain: Giffin
Absent: Troy
Don Bigbie made a motion that the property in question does have
special conditions. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson
Nays: None
Abstain: Giffin
Absent: Troy
Then Don Bigbie made a motion that the conditions are the temporary
nature of the permit and the use of model homes has been accepted in
the past, which applies to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section
56.C. John Ferguson seconded the motion which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson
Nays: None
Abstain: Giffin
Absent: Troy
Board of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 3
Tom Powers of 404 Pebblebrook Drive, took the Oath of Truth, and stated
that he understands the variance will reduce the landscaping and
suggests the school to consider transferring the landscaping to the
outside perimeter of the parking lot.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Gerald
Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Charles Giffin
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
After further discussion, Charles Giffin made a motion that there are
special conditions that are based on the existing parking lot and the
existing configuration of land based on the inability to expand the
land and to keep the playground as large as possible. John Ferguson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance because of the need
for the increased size of the parking lot and the increased safety of
putting the street for the bus entrance and exist and subject that to
adding the landscaping adjacent to College Street and adjacent to the
parking lot along Pebblebrook Drive. The variance will be subject to
82-73, Section 53.H.1.c and Section 53.H.2.a. John Ferguson seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Chairman Waldrip stated the variance was approved with the attached
conditions.
The next item of new business
was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA
87-24, submitted
by Doyle and Arlene Dickerson,
who are
asking for
variances from Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73,
Section
53.H.2.b, a
10' landscape
buffer; Section 53.H.2.a, 15'
landscape
buffer from
street frontage;
and Section 53.H.1.c, landscape
islands.
Staff recommends approval.
Arlene Dickerson of 932 Harbor, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath of
Truth and stated they were planning to tear down the old station and
construct a breakfast-type restaurant which they need more parking area
because of the small lot size. Mrs. Dickerson also stated that they
are already 1000 feet over the required landscaping, but it needs to
rearranged.
Joy Carroll read letters of approval into the record from surrounding
property owners.
With no one else to speak for or against the request, Charles Giffin
made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion that special conditions do exist.
Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Board of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 4
Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance for Item 1, relative to
Section 53.H.2.b, because of the size of the lot and for parking required
by the City and the fact that there is a screening fence between the two
businesses already. John Ferguson seconded the motion which prevailed by
the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance for Item 3, relative to
Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 53.H.2, because of the required
25' setback on the front property, plus the size of the building, the size
of the parking spaces, and because the turnaround between the parking
spaces leaves only nine feet on the existing lot and five feet for handicap
parking spaces. John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote: I
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance for Grapevine Zoning
ordinance 82-73, Section 53.H.2.a for Item 4 because of the size of the lot
and the required number of parking spaces that were forced to be put behind
the restaurant and to the rear of the property which reduces the distance
for the turn which only leaves 12'2" for the landscaping area on the rear
side. Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson also made a motion to grant the variance for Item 5,
relative to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 53.H.l.c, due to
the small size of the lot, the fact that the building is not being
overbuilt, the fact the number of parking spaces required are being met
and the overall landscaping exceeds what is required. Don Bigbie
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 87-28, submitted by Jerry and Lillie Parks, who is
requesting a variance from Section 43.D.2, non-conforming uses and
structures. Joy Carroll stated that this was a special condition-type
variance, whereby the Parks need authorization to retain an accessory
building due to their property being rezoned to Highway Commercial. Their
home already exists, and the accessory structure would comply with "HC"
setback requirements.
Jerry Parks of 216 West Wall, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath of Truth
and stated that he had installed the accessory building on a slab and
wanted to install electricity, which when he applied for a permit, he
then discovered that the building was not in ccupliance with the zoning
ordinance. Mr. Parks also stated that this was their retirement home
and needs a workshop and storage building.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, John
Ferguson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Charles Giffin
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Don Bigbie then made a motion that a special condition does exist.
John Ferguson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Board of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 5
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Don Bigbie made a motion to grant the variance to Grapevine Zoning
Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.D.2, due to the City-wide rezoning in 1984,
and that there is a non-conforming situation. John Ferguson seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
At this point, Chairman Waldrip called for a five minute break.
The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 87-29, submitted by the First Baptist Church of Grapevine,
who is wanting to redevelop and expand the Church facilities and are
asking for exceptions to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 83-73, Section
15.6.1, relative to the front yard setback requirements. Joy Carroll
stated that Staff recommends denial because Staff feels there is ample
room at the west and south ends.
Joe Lipscomb of 210 West College, Grapevine, Texas, representing the
Church, took The Oath of Truth and stated that a 20.5'
variance is
being asked for instead of a 27' variance indicated in the memo. Mr.
Lipscomb also stated that the variance is for an exception
to Grapevine
Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 15.G.1, the required 30'
front yard
setback for a proposed canopy at the north entrance.
Mr. Lipscomb
stated the advantages that the north entrance would serve
and that the
problem with the south entrance is that it is 80' from the
parking lot,
which would create a construction problem and the west
entrance is
served by a driveway that is presently required to be a
firelane and
also serves a large parking area. Mr. Lipscomb also stated that some
of the property owners around the Church had no objections.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Gerald
Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. John Ferguson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
After further discussion, Charles Giffin made a motion that a special
condition exists based on the use of the property as a church. Gerald
Thompson seconded the motion which failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Giffin
Nays: Waldrip, Bigbie, Ferguson
Absent: Troy
Don Bigbie made a motion that a special condition does not exist. John
Ferguson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Bigbie, Ferguson
Nays: Thompson, Giffin
Absent: Troy
Don Bigbie then made a motion to deny the variance. John Ferguson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Bigbie, Ferguson
Nays: Thompson, Giffin
Absent: Troy
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The next item
of new business was for the Board of
Zoning
Adjustment to
consider BZA
87-30, submitted by Robert Tatangelo,
who is
requesting an
exception to
Grapevine Zoning ordinance 82-73,
Section
15.G.1, 30'
Board of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 6
front yard setbacks for single family district requirements for a 10 1
encroachment into the required 30' front yard at 2819 Oakwood, legally
described as Lot 3R, Block 1, Grapevine Lake Estates. Joy Carroll
stated that Staff recommends approval.
Robert Tatangelo, of 2819 Cripple Creek, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath
of Truth and stated that the request is for a 10' variance because the
lot has a severe drop-off in the rear, and that the house to the south
also has a 20' setback due to the slope of the property.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, John
Ferguson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson made a motion that there is a special condition on the
lot. Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Gerald Thompson then made a motion to grant the variance to Grapevine
Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 15.G.1 because of the severe slope of
the lot falling off toward the lake, the property line going toward the
center of the street, and that the area was annexed to the City after
numerous house were built with many of them having less than 20' front
yards. Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays- None
Absent: Troy
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The last item
Pat Wadlington, 4801 Chapel Springs Ct., Arlington, Texas, took the Oath of
Truth, and stated that they are intending to construct a full service car
wash and requests an entrance and an exist.
Ted Ware spoke and expressed his opinion on using just one drive.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, John
Ferguson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Charles Giffin
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Chairman Waldrip expressed concern on the in and out access •
Northwest Highway and for the applicant to consider a larger drive.
John Ferguson made a motion that there is no special conditions that
exist. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
• new business was for the Board • Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA
87-32, submitted by Robert
M. Thomson who
is requesting an
exception to
Grapevine Zoning Ordinance
82-73, Section
58.C, Off-Street
Development and Loading Standards which prohibits more
than one drive
per 150' of
street frontage for 214
West Northwest
Highway, legally
described as
Lots 1-A, 2-A, Blocks
7, 9, & 10
of the Starr
Subdivision.
Joy Carroll stated that
Staff recommends
denial for the
second drive to be approved.
Pat Wadlington, 4801 Chapel Springs Ct., Arlington, Texas, took the Oath of
Truth, and stated that they are intending to construct a full service car
wash and requests an entrance and an exist.
Ted Ware spoke and expressed his opinion on using just one drive.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, John
Ferguson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Charles Giffin
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Chairman Waldrip expressed concern on the in and out access •
Northwest Highway and for the applicant to consider a larger drive.
John Ferguson made a motion that there is no special conditions that
exist. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
Board of Zoning Adjustment
April 6, 1987
Page 7
John Ferguson then made a motion to deny the variance as requested.
Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
Chairman Waldrip expressed appreciation to John Ferguson for his years
of participation on the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Marcy Ratcliff explained the updates for the zoning ordinance to be
inserted.
MI =S
Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider minutes of the March 2, 1987
meeting.
Don Bigbie made a motion to grant the minutes as written. Gerald
Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
ADJOURNMFNT
Don Bigbie made a motion to adjourn the meeting. John Ferguson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Bigbie, Ferguson, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: Troy
The meting was adjourned approximately 9:15 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSUVIENT OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS TBE 4TH DAY OF MAy 1987.
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