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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 - CU00-62 First United Methodist Churchand Hwy 26 Page 1 .. eta, - From: < , <Ihuff@ci.grapevine.tx.us> Date: 12/19/00 1:OOPM Subject: ZOO -16 Zoning Case; Pool Rd. and Hwy 26 Linda, I don't have the e-mail addresses of any other council members or P&Z members, so I would appreciate it if you could forward this letter to them before the meeting tonight. I would also like for you to read the comments I am still opposed to the proposed zoning or conditional use changes to this property, primarily because of the traffic problem at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Pool Road and through the Creekwood West neighborhood. Though the developers have amended their plan time and again, the plan still includes a large grocery store. The people from Greenway Investments do not deny that the grocery store will increase traffic in this area. The traffic increase will be more significant with a grocery store than it would be if the property were developed in accordance with the current restrictions. Mayor Tate recently told Senator Gramm's office that Grapevine's number one concern is the transportation crisis in our city. How can we expect to get help from others with this problem if we take steps to exacerbate the situation? The traffic in this area greatly affects our quality of life, and it poses a safety risk too, especially with the schools located so close to this intersection. I expect the city council and the P&Z members to think about these concerns before voting tonight. I have just one other comment on this issue. Paving the way for a grocery store and strip retail center at the western entrance to our city would be an opportunity lost. Nothing says "Welcome to Hurst (or Colleyville, Euless, or North Richland Hills)" like a strip shopping center. Do we want the same to be true of Grapevine? Do we want visitors to our city to observe the backside of a strip center as they enter Grapevine along Highway 26? This piece of property, located in a highly visible area at our western border, could be developed into something really special that signifies to visitors that they have entered the best city in the metroplex. For example, I think this property would be a better place for a nature center and botanical gardens than the small site in the center of town. I would like to see something unique done with the last bit of undeveloped land in our city. A grocery store and strip center hardly sets Grapevine apart from the ordinary and mundane suburbs surrounding us. I think we have a special city. Shouldn't we keep it that way? - Chris Lowe 2909 Valleyview Drive Grapevine, Texas 74 #t7ho#� Z, MeCalla t a. 3038 O/d A4/// Fffa, C7rapetriae, TX 76099 (817) 481-6414 fax (81/7) 481-3920 December 13 2000 °` 7 Ise: ZOO -16 Zoning Case Dear City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission: Tonight Greenway Investment Company requests another zoning change and CUP in order to build a 90,000 SF shopping center anchored by Albertsons grocery store. They arc proposing two basic changes since their 3rd attempt at passage and offer to reduce the amount of sub -9500 SF retail space and eliminate the professional office space altogether. The smaller retail shops and professional offices are exactly what the Master Plan calls for and are what this community would gladly embrace. unfortunately, Greenway wants to cut out the good types of development when they should be eliminating the grocery store. At 67,362 SF, Albertson-, would be seven (7) times larger than what the Master Plan has deemed to be the best and most appropriate usage of the land. Current zoning restricts the size of businesses to 9,500 SF for good reason. We can't let that change! The City Council and the P&Z must determine in this case whether the Application submitted by Greenway satisfactorily meets the conditions contained in Section 48 of Appendix "D" of the City Code. Somc of that criteria is as follows: 1) You must determine that it is necessary and that there has been a change in the conditions of the surrounding lands in close proximity which would support the Application-, 2) You must determine, solely through the presentation of evidence, that there is a public necessity, the public demands it, the public interest clearly requires it and that the changes do not invade the rights of those who bought or improved property who were reliant on the existing classification when their investment was made; 3) You have considered the character of the existing zoning and its suitability for particular uses with a view to encourage the most appropriate use of the land; 4) You must consider the safety of the motoring public and pedestrians using the facilities in areas of close proximity to the site; i.e.. the already overly dense traffic patterns at the intersection of 5.11. 26 and Pool Rd. as well as Cross Timbers Middle School and Glen Ilope Elementary; and, 5) 'l'hc City Council finds that the Application lessens the congestion in the streets. These conditions must be satisfied through the submission of evidence by Greenway at this public hearing. Members of the P&Z, and the City Council, it is your decision to make this determination and I trust that once you've evaluated all the evidence you'll conclude that Greenway has not ntet several of the required conditions of Section 48 of Appendix "D" that are critically important. Please don't let your concerns for the unknown regarding the future and quality development of these lands persuade you to make decisions that the surrounding community may come to deeply regret. l urge you to allow the hands of time to play themselves out on this issue by not feeling compelled to vote for change. You must allow this corner to develop naturally and according to the Master Plan! Very truly yours, Tony M ' ,alfa ---- - --- 1?(14(FIFI 15if1F1 ?ri AfffhOny L, MCCalla 3038 Old M/11 RNh, Cjra?evve, T)( 76099 (81,7)481-6414 — hay, (817) 4813920 Linda Huff City ;secretary P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, TX 76099 Daecnihel-J 3, 2000 Re: Letter Dated December 13, 2000, Z00-16 Zoning Case Dear Lithia - T -lease copy and submit to cacti otitic 06- COUllcil ,„c,,,llQlN III,.: attadmA ldtL�, aUvV% . Also, I hulk -by rCctou-t Visit y►rlr lead tlyti lemi, into tho official rC,�c4rd duritsb said l00-16 hearing. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Vere truly yours, Tony 'alta — ALM/cm cnclosurc Linda H Z00 16 Zoning Case Page From: Todd & Katy Robison < To: Linda Huff <Ihuff@ci.grapevine.tx.us> Date: 12/18/00 12:17PM Subject: Z00-16 Zoning Case Dear Ms. Huff, I ask that the following please be read at the City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2000. 1 also ask that you forward a copy of this to the Mayor and each City Council member and to each member of the Planning & Zoning committee. Dear Mr. Mayor, members of the Council and members of the Planning & Zoning Committee: For the fourth time, many of the residents of Creekwood West and other areas surrounding Pool Road and Highway 26 are faced with fighting a development by Greenway Investment Company which is unwanted and which conflicts with existing zoning. This is beginning to resemble the recent Florida election in that one side (Greenway) is intent on finding a way to win, despite what the people say and despite the rules that are in place. In this particular case, Greenway has found a way to get on the City Council agenda at a time when it is obvious that many of the residents who oppose the project will be unable to attend because of holiday commitments. Is it fair to the taxpayers of Grapevine that a hearing on such a controversial issue is allowed to go forward when many of those taxpayers will be unable to have their voices heard? While I would like to see this project voted down again, I would ask that you at least table a hearing until there is equal representation. I would like to remind you that one of the prevalent reasons for denying Greenway in the past was the overwhelming opposition of the residents who live near the proposed development site. Mr. Mayor, you yourself stated publicly at the last hearing on this that it was hard to justify a project which seemed to cause so much opposition and anger in those who reside closest to the development site. Nothing has changed! Those same residents still oppose the project. Because of the timing, however, our voice and presence during the meeting may not seem as strong. Development under specified zoning rules is acceptable. Development outside the rules or a change in zoning to accommodate this request is not only unacceptable but passionately unwanted. A decision by you to approve the project this time will raise many questions. A decision to again deny Greenway's request will reconfirm your stance from last time and will prove again that you are doing what you were elected to do - that is to serve the interests of the citizens of Grapevine. Thank you for diligently considering this. I ask you to vote "No" to Greenway's request or, at least, to table this until January. Todd & Katy Robison 3048 Creekbend Circle Linda Hui` Z00 16 Zoning Case Page 2 CC: < 3 — - v — — — — •+ —Vi 1 1 1 i�vt•i t VI'It_._aaRNrG Y 114G O 1 / 400J0 1 4 -Novembp r -27,,. mo Dr. Tm Wacker First United Methodist Church 422 Church Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 ..ReferetiGe :First U d Mettap x*Uwch- Grapevine : . Dear r. Walker We are writing to address two issues pr eviousty discued with John Sanders of HH Architects with pet. to the Past Wited Methodist vrch l� '3s The Hirst issue is wiith-regard to storm water runoff onto and from the Church property. The other issue addresses the. impact of our .design plans on existing.thurcb Street. The existing. drainage pattern for the Churchr p operty is flawing from east to west (Church Street toward Scribner Street). The design. plans maintain the existing drainage pattern. No storm water flaw is redirected by the design plans In fact, the design plans provide for -capturing storm water which previously went unccptured. The amount of storm water crossing Scribner is, as a result, reduced from what is experienced today. As you are ,aware, only the southern Portion of the C.huirch prrape-rty is included within -the c or;SVuCtion limft of this prv>}ec# No construction is .proposed along the northern property line or north of the existing facilities. Our plans associated with the new sanctuary building are designed to prevent public storm waitte ff ialil v"iit nrg t ChUR*Ai P"W" y f om Church, Street. The dri'�ieyiays have been designed to maintain the integrity of the curb -by providing a six-inch nisi in the drive before sloping to the west toward Scribner Street. The six-inch rise is based upon the existing gravies of Church Street. Should you quire any further in(drrnation, please call. Sincerely, Bate Engineers, Inc. Jay E. Marsh, P.E. /,ern 079i00100.10impd PATE EtdG'NEERS, INC. 8150 BROOKRIVER DRIVE. SurrE S-700. DALLAS, TEXAS 7520•2141357-2981 • FAX 2141357-2985 RECEIVED ` JM*h^ i.i_+e i ''_h.t T. ►: DEC �(' �i �► V f #[7 ti►V �M ' R f M X10 w f/ V� j yd ` qw g s %A Ai�i 1 r PLANNING WRITTEN COMMEN75 MUST BE RECEIVEf? By 7?w1E JM :.ICA- 1A5 U uWty MQAQQA r. DECEMBER i& 2A0 J00 A As (a Property Owner wift 200 feet of die subject tract) or (ars interested citizen), l i4i'pro40I* vsays1 Sr -411W (sxif�c "M iwrayssst i.� vv. r�ss.wss m� 1Ut Al- 0,111Y 1,r RI1i 7` p.,J1 Mk 7`uly �'14aP�•c��'1.s; Print Name and Address, or Lots Block and Subdivision: wwzwc 7 -ZZ 'Y'.:57-"Pz e yew -1-3-3r drillZI&IF1 1.0 77 No.)P7 Wl-%' X;<,- Tetephora: (817)410-31515 Fax: (R17;410 3018 € iire ct quest"ores and fnaef responses to. - Manning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO THAN 5 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 2000 �fftIVED Procedure to Respond- DEC! :, PLANNING As (a Property Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an interested citizen), I (approve) (protest) and/or (have the following comments) I -If __ 1642-1 41 I - Print Name and Address, or Lot, Block and Subdivisio- 0 /2 /7 rC TX 7J- ©V/ Signature: C%`2� Phone No. X?e " 0 'S 77 Telephone: (817)410-3155 Fax: (817)410-3018 Direct questions and mail responses to: Plannin g Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099