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Home My WebLink About1993-10-04t Q a, cl AGENDA '** CITY OF GRAPEVINE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 1993, AT 6:00 P.M. COURT ROOM/COUNCIL CHAMBERS, #205 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 1. CALL TO ORDER II. OATH OF TRUTH Ill. OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA93-30, SUBMITTED BY METROCEL CELLULAR TELEPHONE, AND CONSIDERATION OF SAME. B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA93-31, SUBMITTED BY HEATHERWOOD HOMES AND CONSIDERATION OF SAME. C. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA93-32, SUBMITTED BY BLAGG TIRE COMPANY AND CONSIDERATION OF SAME. V. MINUTES BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 1993 MEETING. VI. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION VII. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU • ATTEND THIS PUBLIC.. ! YOU HAVE . DISABILITY REQUIRESTHAT ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASECONTACT ZONINGTHE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (817) 481-0377. REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. ArJUSTMEAT • ,• r .. .,. r. !•• ! ON THIS THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE, 1993, AT 5:00 P.M. •1111U110ITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OFTARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in regular session, Monday evening, October 4, 1993, 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 Randy Howell Secretary Chris Coy Member Carl Hecht 1 st Alternate Jeff Wood 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum, with Member Ery Meyer absent. Also present was City Council Representative, Gil Traverse and the following City Staff: Greg Wheeler Building Official Marcy Ratcliff Planner Teresa Wallace Planning Secretary Gerrie Anderson Administrative Secretary Chairman Charles Giffin called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Greg Wheeler introduced and announced Teresa Wallace, Planning Secretary, will be attending the meetings and taking the minutes. . I . 0 The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA93-30, submitted by Metrocel Cellular Telephone Company for property located at 3428 Anderson -Gibson Road, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Cross Creek Ranch Addition. The following variances requested are from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: 1. Section 37.A.1., PID, Planned Industrial Development District Regulations under the standard development option requires a minimum lot size of three (3) acres. The variance request is to allow a 2.671 acre variance to the minimum required three (3) acre lot as shown on the plot plan. If approved, it will allow a 0.329 acre lot. 2. Section 31.G.1., LI Light Industrial District Regulations requires a minimum lot width of 100 feet. The variance request is to allow a 60 foot variance to the minimum 100 foot required width of lot as shown on the plot plan. if approved, it will allow a 40 foot wide lot. 3. Section 31.6.1., LI Light Industrial District Regulations requires a minimum 15 foot side yard setback. The variance request is to allow an 11 foot variance to the minimum 15 foot required side yard setback as shown on the plot plan. If approved, it will allow a four (4) foot side yard setback. 4. Section 31.G.5., LI Light Industrial District Regulations requires a minimum 30 foot rear yard setback. The variance request is to allow the building a 15 foot variance to the minimum 30 foot required rear yard setback as shown on the plot plan. If approved, it will allow a 15 foot rear yard setback for the building. 5. Section 31.G.5., LI Light Industrial District Regulations requires a minimum 30 foot rear yard setback. The variance request is to allow the tower a 21 foot variance to the minimum 30 foot rear yard setback as shown on the plot plan. If approved, it will allow a nine (9) foot rear yard setback for the tower. Greg Wheeler explained the special condition for the requests is the owner of the property will not lease additional property to the applicant to meet the minimum requirements of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73. Doug Athas, with Metrocel Cellular Telephone Company, took the Oath of Truth and explained Mr. W. Ray Wallace, owner of the property, is letting Metrocel lease 2000 square feet in the corner of his property and that under PID zoning, the numerous variances are needed. Mr. Athas added that the rest of the property will be able to develop in its normal way. Greg stated one letter of approval had been received. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Chris Coy made a motion to close the public hearing. Patti. Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer The Board asked what type of future development could occur on the tract. Marcy Ratcliff explained that no development is planned on the property at this time. Ms. Ratcliff explained zoning for Multi -Family and Hotel Corporate Office was to the south of this property. Doug Athas explained that the lease on the property would be a 20 year lease. Mr. Athas also explained why the location of the tower is important for the service to the general area of Grapevine. After further discussion, Patti Bass made a motion that special conditions did exist and the special conditions being the location for the tower is critical and no additional property is available in the area for metrocel. Chris Coy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer Patti Bass then made a motion to grant the following variances to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: 1. Section 37.A.1., PID, Planned Industrial Development District Regulations, to allow a 2.671 acre variance to the minimum required three acre lot as shown on the plot plan, allowing a 0.329 acre lot. 2. Section 31.G.1., LI, Light Industrial District Regulations to allow a 60 foot variance to the minimum 100 foot required width of lot as shown on the plot plan. 3. Section 31.G.1., LI Light Industrial District Regulations to allow an 11 foot variance to the minimum 15 foot required side yard setback as shown on the plot plan. 4. Section 31.G.5., LI, Industrial District Regulations to allow the building a 15 foot variance to the minimum 30 foot required rear yard setback as shown on the plot plan, allowing a 15 foot rear yard setback for the building. 5. Section 31.0 . .5., LI, Light Industrial District Regulations, to allow the tower a 21 foot variance to the minimurn'.30 foot rear yard setback as shown on the plot plan, allowing a nine foot rear yard setback for the tower. Ms..Bass added to her motion that these variances be granted ,as shown on the plot plan and requests this lot be replatted at the, time of future development of this property. Randy Howell seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA93-31, submitted by Heatherwood Homes who is requesting variances for Lots 15 through 20, inclusive, Heritage Oaks Addition and addressed as 2960, 2956, 2952, 2948, 2949, and 2953 Majestic Oaks Drive, Grapevine. The variance requested is to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 12.448 Definitions, Width of Lot, defines the method to be sued to calculate the placement of the front building line which establishes the width of lot. The variance requested is to allow the existing front building lines, as shown on the existing plat, to be used. If approved, it will allow the current plat to remain as the official plat and would not require the corrections to be made and refiled. The incorrectly shown front building lines, as depicted on the current plat, are not the fault of the applicant. Paul Harris with Heatherwood Homes took the Oath of Truth and explained the request. Greg Wheeler explained if a variance is granted to all five lots, then it would not have to be replatted. Mr. Wheeler also stated that staff had received one letter against the request. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Randy Howell made a motion to close the public hearing. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer After further discussion, Chris Coy made a motion that a special condition did exist and the special condition being a custom dwelling has been sold based on the current plat, and reversing the structure on the lot would result in the loss of four (4) Oak trees in excess of 50 years old. Randy Howell seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer Chris Coy made a motion to grant the variance to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 12.448 Definitions, to allow the existing front building lines, as shown on the existing plat, to be used. Approving it will allow the current plat to remain as the official plat and will not require the corrections to be made and refiled. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer The last item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA93-32, Gary Blagg, who is requesting a special exception for his business located at 604 South Main Street, Lot 1 A, Block 14, Original Town of Grapevine Addition. The special exception is to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.E.3., Non -conforming Uses and Structures Regulations requires action by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for enlargement of a non -conforming structure. The special exception will allow the enlargement of the existing metal storage buildings as shown on the plot plan. If approved, it will allow the expansion of an existing non- conforming structure. Greg Wheeler explained the tract is zoned Central Business District with automotive repair as a non -conforming use on Lot 1-A. The applicant, at a later date, wants to expand his automotive repair use to Lot 2-A. The expansion to Lot 2-A will require a conditional use permit to be approved by City Council. Gary Blagg, applicant, took the Oath of Truth and explained to the Board they plan to add on to the two existing buildings to make one large building which will enhance the appearance of the area because all the cars will be stored in the building. Mr. Blagg also announced when they get ready to build the building at the back they are going to donate the red house to the Heritage Foundation. Gil Traverse added that Blagg Goodyear brings many people into town to have their cars worked on and this request will be an improvement to his business. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Carl Hecht made a motion to close the public hearing. Chris Coy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer Carl Hecht then made a motion that a special condition did exist and the special condition being the nonconforming business on Lot 1 -A requires an enlargement to an existing nonconforming plot plan. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer Carl Hecht then made a motion to grant the special exception to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.E.3., according to what is shown on the plot plan. Randy Howell seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht Nays: None Absent: Meyer MINUTES Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the June 28, 1993, meeting. Jeff Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chris Coy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht, Wood Nays: None Absent Meyer I IVA 1 &*41:4 it INNER" .�11 Mma 61 MAMUMIJ Marcy Ratcliff announced there would be two cases for the November 1, 1993, meeting. Ms. Ratcliff also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing the Grapevine Vintage District. Also, Ms. Ratcliff explained to the Board about the annexation of the northwest quadrant of Grapevine. She noted there will be numerous nonconforming uses that might be making applications and therefore the Board may want to reread Section 43, Non -conforming Uses. Gil Traverse explained the property being annexed has some beautiful and property and some good potential. With no further business, Chris Coy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Charles Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Bass, Howell, Coy, Hecht, Wood Nays: None Absent: Meyer The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF/J—,'2��' , 1993. ATTEST: SECRETAf:rY