HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-09PUBLIC NOTICE
The Planning and Zoning Commission
Workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 9,
2013 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
This notice posted on Wednesday, May 8,
2013 at 9:00 a.m.
Ron Stombaugh
Planning and Development Manager
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
QUARTERLY WORKSHOP
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", Section 12, Definitions relative to
flag lots
2. Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", all appropriate sections, relative to
accessory buildings and buffer area regulations.
3. Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", Section 60, Sign Regulations
relative to LED signs.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410 -3154 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et. seq. Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 6th day of May 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Ron Stombaugh
Planning and Development Manger
MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: RON STOMBAUGH, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 9, 2013
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP— AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12, DEFINITIONS
RELATIVE TO FLAG LOTS; AMENDMENTS TO ALL
APPROPRIATE DISTRICTS RELATIVE TO ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES AND BUFFER YARDS; DISCUSSION OF
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 60, SIGN
REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LED SIGNAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission consider the proposed amendment to Section 12,
Definitions relative to flag lots in non - residential districts; amendments to all appropriate
districts relative to accessory structures and buffer yards; and be prepared to discuss any
possible amendments to Section 60, Sign Regulations relative to LED signage, and take
any necessary action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Section 12, Definitions:
A number of years ago a definition was created defining the concept of a "flag lot" along
with a prohibition of its use in our residential zoning districts. Flag lots however are a
useful planning tool in the development of non - residentially zoned property and are used
quite extensively in the development of commercial, office, and retail property throughout
the city. When a flag lot is proposed, staff has required as policy that the front yard
setback be established at the point where the proposed lot meets the minimum lot width
requirement. Flag lots by definition do not meet the minimum lot width at the property line.
Establishing the front yard setback within the "flag" portion of the lot can greatly limit the
amount of open space provided on the lot. Staff has occasionally encountered resistance
when requiring the front yard be established beyond the flag portion of the lot since the
requirement has not been codified. Staff recommends the following wording be added to
the definition of flag lot to clearly define the establishment of the front yard relative to flag
lots:
For non - residentially zoned property developed as a flag lot, the front yard setback shall
be established at the point where the lot meets the minimum lot width established for
the district.
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Accessory structures and buffer yards in residential districts:
All of our residential zoning districts (R -20, R -12.5, R -7.5, R -5.0, R -TH, R -3.75, R -3.5) have
guidelines which establish the height of accessory structures and provide for additional
setback relative to height (R -20 and R -12.5 only). A number of slight inconsistencies exist
relative to both of these areas throughout the district regulations and staff is recommending
some slight changes to correct them. The R -20 and R -12.5 Single Family Districts provide
for accessory structures up to 1.5 stories or 20 feet in height, however for accessory
structures greater than 16 feet in height, additional setback is required. This language is
carried over into several other districts (R -7.5 and R -5.0) but is unnecessary since
accessory structure height in these districts is capped at 16 feet.
Relative to accessory buildings used for storage that are 120 square feet in size or less,
height is limited to 10 feet. The reference to size is not carried throughout all of the
districts and staff recommends it be added to all the residential districts where it is not
clearly stated.
Currently all residential districts require a 40 foot buffer be established when developed
adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non - residential district. This buffer is required
to adequately provide separation between dissimilar uses and help mitigate any unwanted,
light, sound, odors or other unwanted intrusions. Staff has occasionally been approached
by property owners who wish to reduce or eliminate the buffer requirement which can
greatly reduce the buildable area of a residential lot. In order to provide some mechanism
to allow property owners the ability to waive all or a part of the buffer requirement staff is
recommending the addition of the following language to the Buffer Area Regulations of
each residential zoning district:
• For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
This will allow single family residents that occupy their homes and who are fully aware of
the non - residential development they are located adjacent to, the ability to waive all or part
of the buffer requirement.
Section 60, Sign Regulations relative to LED signage:
Currently the ordinance provides no particular guidelines or regulations for LED signage.
This type of sign is becoming an increasingly popular option for business operators since it
gives them a wide array of options for sign copy as well as color, and movement. Staff
recommends the Commission consider any possible changes or amendments to the
zoning ordinance relative to LED signage and discuss these issues during the workshop.
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DRAFT Section 12 Definitions
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201 -209. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
210. KINDERGARTEN shall mean school for children of preschool age, in which
construction endeavors, object lessons and helpful games are prominent
features of the curriculum.
211 -220. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
221. LOT shall mean a tract of land occupied or to be occupied by a building and
its accessory buildings, and including such open spaces as are required
under this ordinance, and having its principal frontage upon a public street or
officially approved place.
222. LOT, FLAG shall mean a lot which is platted such that a portion of the lot is
behind and a portion is beside an adjacent lot, fronts on the same right -of-
way or dedicated easement as the adjacent lot, and does not meet the
minimum lot width at the required minimum front building setback line for the
zoning district in which it is located. Such flag lots shall be prohibited in the
"R -20" Single Family District, "R- 12.5" Single Family District, " R -7.5" Single
Family District, "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line District, "R -3.5" Two Family District, "R-
3.75" Three and Four Family District, and "R -TH" Townhouse District.
For non - residentially zoned property developed as a flap lot, the front
yard setback shall be established at the point where the lot meets the
minimum lot width established for the district.
223. LOT COVERAGE shall mean the total area of a lot upon which is placed a
building, buildings, or other structures.
224. LOT OF RECORD shall mean a lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of
which has been recorded in the office of the county clerk of Tarrant County,
Texas, or a parcel of land, the deed of which was recorded in the office of
the county clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, prior to the effective date of this
ordinance.
225 -247. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
248. MANUFACTURED PLANT shall mean an establishment devoted to the
fabrication, processing, assembling, cleaning or repair of articles, foods,
liquids, and /or plants.
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3. Width of side yard on each side, feet - 15
4. Width of lot, feet - 100, except reverse frontage lots shall be a minimum of
130 feet in width.
5. Depth of lot, feet - 100
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.
7. Only one single - family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot or lot
of record as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -20 Single family development is located adjacent to an existing
multifamily district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one -half (1 -1 /2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred twenty (120) square
feet or less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -12.5 Single Family development is located adjacent to an existing
multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one -half (1 -1 /2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less which shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
feasible to park said vehicle in the side or rear yard.
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in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
3. Private swimming pools.
4. Accessory buildings.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII
of the Grapevine code of Ordinance.
8. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period
not to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph,
the month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
With the exception of Item 8, When any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses
are detached from the principal single - family dwelling, said uses shall be located not
less than forty -five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions
of Section 48, and a conditional use permit is issued.
1. Public and non profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type
excluding correctional institutions.
2. Non profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
3. Public and private country clubs and golf courses excluding miniature golf
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principal or accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve
(12) feet.
7. Only one single - family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot or lot
of record, as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -7.5 Single family development is located adjacent to an existing
multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet,
except a storage building wish one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
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3. No dwelling shall be closer than twelve (12) feet between the face of the
exterior walls of neighboring dwelling unit.
4. Private swimming pool.
5. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less have no
plumbing.
6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XI I
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
9. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period
not to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph,
the month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
With the exception of Item 9, when any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses
are detached from the principal single - family dwelling, said uses shall be located not
less than forty -five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions
of Section 48, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued.
Public and non - profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type
excluding correctional institutions.
2. Non - profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -5.0 Zero - Lot -Line District is located adjacent to an existing multi-
family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75. R -TH) or a non - residential district, without
any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all
principal buildings or structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40) feet from
the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate landscape
improvements, fencing, berms, or trees to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet,
except a storage building wh+sh one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
feasible to park said vehicle in the side or rear yard.
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -3.5 two - family development is located adjacent to an existing multi-
family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district, without
any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all
principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from
the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate landscape
improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
The maximum height of a principal structure shall be two (2) stories not to
exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen tweet (28 15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less shall be one (1) story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions of the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 56 and 58 of this ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -3.75 three or four family development is located adjacent to an
existing multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The following maximum height regulations shall be
observed:
The maximum height of principal structure shall be two (2) stories not to
exceed twenty -five (25) feet. Whenever a triplex or fourplex structure is
erected contiguous to an existing single - family dwelling, the number of
stories and height of the triplex or fourplex structure shall not exceed the
number of stories and height of the contiguous single - family dwelling. In no
instance shall the height of a triplex or fourplex structure exceed two (2)
stories or twenty -five (25) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen (15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less shall be one (1) story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
OFF - STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall
not be located in a required front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other
applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever an R -TH Townhouse development is
located adjacent to a developed residential district (R -20, R -12.5, R -7.5, R-
5.0, R -3.75, R -MF) or a non - residential district, without any division such as a
dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all principal buildings
or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the
adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees in accordance with
Alternate A, B, or E, in Section 50, to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied orthat
are under construction, located adiacent to an existing multifamily
district or non - residential district, the property owner may request to
waive all or part of the forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The following maximum height regulations shall
be observed:
The maximum height of the principal structures shall be two (2) stores
not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet. Whenever a townhouse structure is
erected contiguous to an existing single family dwelling, the number of
stories and height of the townhouse structure shall not exceed the
number of stories and height of the contiguous single family dwelling.
In no instance shall the height of a townhouse structure exceed two
(2) stories or thirty -five (35) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story
not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building used for maintenance or
mechanical equipment one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall be one story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that
such shall not be located on a required front yard or side yard. Off - street
parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 53. Off - street
parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56
and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
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