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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Item 06 - Minutes P & ZWO S OPM+N' E DECEMBER 9, 2008 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 9th day of December, in the City Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present-to-wit Larry Oliver Chairman Herb Fry Vice-Chairman B J Wilson Member Mark Lowery Member Monica Hotelling Member Jimmy Fechter Member Wayne Szot Alternate constituting a quorum with Gary Martin and Elaine Martin absent, and also present: Darlene Freed Council Representative and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Development Services Director Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager Albert Triplett, Jr. Planner II Susan Batte Planning Technician CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 5:12 p.m. NEW BUSINESS AMENDMENT TO SECTION 60 SIGN REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO FORTY FOOT POLE SIGNS ALONG WILLIAM D. TATE AVENUE First for the Commission to consider was possible zoning text amendments to Section 60, Sign Standards relative to forty foot pole signs along William D. Tate Avenue. At an August 14, 2008 workshop, the Commission generally agreed on new wording relative to pole signs greater than 20-feet in height on William D. Tate Avenue south of the State Highway 121/360 intersection. Signs up to 40-feet in height can be considered as a conditional use request associated with a planned commercial center that are multi-tenant in design and conform to the architectural standards of 120908WK 1 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2008 the shopping center. Still to consider was the criteria associated with the width of the support enclosure. Staff provided the Commission with scaled drawings depicting various support enclosure widths to help visually associate the support enclosure with the sign cabinet. After a brief discussion, B J Wilson moved to set a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments to Section 60, Sign Standards relative to forty foot pole signs along William D Tate Avenue as follows: Section 60.B.2.d.12.d. Pylon signs on property zoned Community Commercial located adjacent to Highway 121 (from a point 2,400 feet due south of the southern right-of-way of Timberline Drive south to the city limit line) with a planned commercial center designation, may be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in height up to forty (40) feet in height. For pylon signs exceeding twenty (20) feet in height, the sign cabinet dimensional requirements shall not exceed 24 (twenty-four) feet in width or height, a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in depth and a maximum gross surface area of two hundred eighty-eight (288) square feet. Such signs shall be multi-tenant signs and shall conform to the architectural standards of the shopping center. (1) PYLON SIGNS: A free-standing sign erected on one or more free- standing shafts, posts, poles, or piers, solidly affixed to the •round which are total) enclosed from view b a decorative cladding that is a minimum width of 50% (fifty percent) if the width of the cabinet is greater than the height of the cabinet or 100% (one hundred percent) if the cabinet width is equal to or less than the height of the cabinet. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and Szot Nays: None AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 53, LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was possible zoning text amendment to Section 53, Landscaping Regulations relative to in-ground irrigation systems. During the October 21, 2008 public hearing relative to Chesapeake Energy's special use request for a gas well at the southeast corner of Wall Street and Texan Trail a brief discussion occurred relative to landscaping and the maintenance of required landscaping. As the ordinance was written, any type of required landscaping must simply be "maintained," i.e. mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding 120908WK 2 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2008 and other such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. There was no specific requirement that an in-ground sprinkler/irrigation system be installed. Staff modified Section 53, Landscaping Regulations to include a statement that an automatic in-ground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensory capability be installed for all required landscaping. After a brief discussion, Monica Hotelling moved to set a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments to Section 53, Landscape Regulations relative to automatic in-ground irrigation systems as follows: Section 53.E.7. Layout and description of irrigation systems, sprinkler or water systems including placement of water sources; Section 53.F.MAINTENANCE: The owner, tenant and their agent, if any shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping. All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, irrigation systems watering, weeding, and other such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be kept free of trash, litter, weeds and other such material or plants not a part of the landscaping. All plant materials shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season of the year. Plant materials which die shall be replaced with plant material of similar variety and size. Automatic in-ground — irrigation system with rain and freeze sensory capability shall be provided for all required landscape. Mark Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and Szot Nays: None AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 55 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RELATIVE TO OUTDOOR SPEAKERS Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission consider was possible zoning text amendment to Section 55, Performance Standards relative to outdoor speakers. Section 55, Performance Standards establishes regulations relative to acceptable levels of noise and light that may be generated on property within the City. Gaylord Texan's large outdoor pad site brought up the issue of outdoor speakers which Section 55, does not specifically address. Although measurements can be taken to determine whether or not a specific area is in compliance, it is generally accepted that any sound generating device on non-residential property should face away from any nearby residentially zoned property to minimize the perceived intrusion of sound regardless of its actual measured level. 120908WK 3 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2008 After a brief discussion, B J Wilson moved to set a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments to Section 55, Performance Standards relative to outdoor speakers as follows: Section 55.A.3.a.7. All outdoor speakers in non-residentially zoned properties shall face away from contiguous residential zoning districts. Additionally - Outdoor speakers will be added to the conditional use requirement in all commercial zoning districts. Jimmy Fechter seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and Szot Nays: None DISCUSS SECTION 40, MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS Discussion was held. DISCUSS TEXAS APA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE Discussion was held ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Chairman Larry Oliver adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY 120908W K 4 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Briefing Session on this the 16th day of December 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present-to-wit: Larry Oliver Chairman B J Wilson Member Monica Hotelling Member Jimmy Fechter Member Gary Martin Member Wayne Szot Alternate Elaine Martin Alternate constituting a quorum with Herb Fry and Mark Lowery absent and the following City Staff: J Scott Williams Development Services Director Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager Scott Dyer Engineering Manager Albert Triplett Planner II Susan Batte Planning Technician CALL TO ORDER Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases: Z08-09 J J HALL ADDITION CU08-33 MARSHALL GRAIN SU08-05 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY to discuss development issues. ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Amok 121608 1 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY 2009. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing 121608 2 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint Public Hearing with the City Council, on this the 16th day of December 2008, in the City Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present-to-wit: Larry Oliver Chairman B J Wilson Member Monica Hotelling Member Jimmy Fechter Member Gary Martin Member Wayne Szot Alternate Elaine Martin Alternate constituting a quorum with Herb Fry and Mark Lowery absent and the following City Staff: J Scott Williams Development Services Director Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager Scott Dyer Engineering Manager Albert Triplett Planner II Susan Batte Planning Technician CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:31 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wayne Szot delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z08-09 - J J HALL ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was zone change application Z08-09 submitted by John Scott for property located at 222 North Starnes Street and platted as Lot K, J.J. Hall Addition. The applicant was requesting to rezone 14,000 square feet (0.321 acres) from "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District to "PO" Professional Office District for the development of an office building. 121608 3 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 The applicant proposed to demolish the existing structure and construct a 1,700 square foot office building. This property falls outside the boundary of the six lots that were re- designated relative to the Future Land Use Map II Update that occurred at the September 16, 2008 meeting. Currently Master Planned as a Residential Medium Density land use, the request is not in compliance with the Master Plan. At the November 18, 2008 meeting, the applicant had requested that the request be tabled to the December 16, 2008 public hearing. Mr. John Scott, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding parking and future land use designation. With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session discussion, B J Wilson moved to deny zone change application Z08-09. Wayne Szot seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None Abstain: G. Martin CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-33 - MARSHALL GRAIN Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was conditional use application CU08-33 submitted by James Connelley for property located at 3525 William D Tate Avenue and platted as Lot 1, Block F, Bear Run Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to allow outside storage and a 20-foot pole sign in conjunction with a garden and pet supply company. Mr. James Connelly, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. Mr. Connelly stated that only plant storage and garden supply products would be stored outside. All pet foot and feed products would be store inside. Fertilizer pallets would not be taller than four feet and there would be no live animals except store cats to help with rodent issues. Mr. Steve Eisner agreed to build the new screening fence with the same design as the neighborhood fence across the street. Mr. Jerry Pittman, adjacent property owner, was concerned about the placement of the pole sign. Mr. Milan Vesely with the Bear Run Homeowners Association also had concerns regarding the placement of the pole sign. 121608 4 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session discussion, Monica Hotelling moved to approve conditional use application CU08-33 with the condition that that the pole sign be moved to a location north of a projected line perpendicular to the right-of-way from the southwest corner of the greenhouse. Elaine Martin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU08-05 - CHESAPEAKE ENERGY Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was special use application SU08-05 located at 3740 Euless-Grapevine Parkway and proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, A C Stone Addition. The applicant was requesting a special use permit to allow for gas well drilling and production in a nonresidential zoning district. Mr. Jonathan Faughtenberry, representing, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding the requested variances to the setbacks and additional landscape screening due to the widening of Euless-Grapevine Road. With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Jimmy Fechter moved to approve special use application SU08-05 with the condition that within 90 days of the completion of fracing the first well, the masonry wall and landscaping will be completed. Landscaping shall also be added to the east side of the drilling site with wax myrtles placed 10 feet apart on center and one three inch caliber canopy tree from the approved tree list every 50 lineal feet. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None 121608 5 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1,ALISE BROWN ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition submitted by Mr. Dennis Alise for property located at 531 Austin Street. The applicant was final platting 0.47 acres to subdivide the property for two residential homes. In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Alise Brown Addition. Jimmy Fechter seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None END OF PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION OF A C STONE ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of A C Stone Addition submitted by Chesapeake Energy for property located west of Euless-Grapevine Road and north of State Highway 360. The applicant was preliminary platting 88.67 acres for the drilling of gas wells. In the Commission's deliberation session Jimmy Fechter moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of A C Stone Addition. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, A C STONE ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, A C Stone Addition submitted by Chesapeake Energy for property located west of Euless- Grapevine Road and north of State Highway 360. The applicant was final platting 8.81 acres for the drilling of gas wells. In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, A C Stone Addition. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None 121608 6 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 16, 2008 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the November 18, 2008, Planning and Zoning joint public hearing. Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of November 18, 2008 with the correction that Vice-Chairman Herb Fry was called the meeting to order during both the Briefing Session and Deliberation Session. Wayne Szot seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin Nays: None Abstain: Szot and E. Martin ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, B J Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m., Gary Martin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Szot and E. Martin Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY 2009. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY 121608 7