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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-09AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR - CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. DINNER III. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss possible changes and amendments to Section 60, Sign Regulations, relative to 40 foot pole signs along William D Tate Avenue (State Highway 121), and take any other necessary action. B. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss possible changes and amendments to Section 53, Landscape Regulations, relative to automatic irrigation systems, and take any other necessary action C. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss possible changes and amendments to Section 55, Performance Standards, relative to outdoor speakers, and take any other necessary action. D. Discuss Section 40, Mixed Use Development District. E. Discuss Texas APA Annual Conference, February 4-7, 2009 and National Planning Conference, April 25-29, 2009. IV. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 410-3155 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 WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2008 AT 5:00 P.M. RON STOMBAUGHLOEVELOPMENT MANAGER O:\ZC U\Ag nwk 120908. doc MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: MEMBERS OF ` AND • COMMISSION SCOTT`M DEVELOPMENTSERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOM►!DEVELOPMENT MANAGER " • 11: WORKSHOP ITEM—FORTY FOOT POLE SIGNS ALONG WILLIAM D. TATE AVENUE Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider possible zoning text amendments to Section 60, Sign Standards relative to forty foot pole signs along William D. Tate Avenue, and take any action necessary. •i9 101901"JiTALAN• 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 the shopping center. One area still left to discuss however is the criteria associated with the width of the support enclosure. Staff had proposed the minimum width of the support enclosure be 25 percent of the width of the sign cabinet and an absolute minimum width no less than four feet. There was discussion however that this may not be wide enough. Staff has generated some scaled drawings depicting various support enclosure widths to help visually associate the support enclosure with the sign cabinet. Staff recommends the Commission review the attached ordinance and drawings and make any changes/additions deemed appropriate. /rs O:\zCU\wk120908.40footpolesigns.zoning.doe 1 12/5/2008 10:48:55 AM . � 1 022007 SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS 120908 C. Pole signs on property zoned Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial and Highway Commercial and located adjacent to Highway 121 (excluding south of the Highway 360 intersection not extending past a point 2,400 feet due south of the southern right-of-way of Timberline Drive), Highway 360 and Highway 114 (excluding Business 114), and F.M. 2499 may be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in height up to forty (40) feet in height. Pole signs on property located contiguous to Highway 26 shall be limited to twenty (20) feet in height, except for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition, which shall have pole signs up to thirty (30) feet in height. For pole signs exceeding twenty (20) feet in height, the sign cabinet dimensional requirements shall be a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in depth and a maximum gross surface area of two hundred eighty-eight (288) square feet. There shall be no minimum or maximum cabinet width or height regulations for signs approved with a conditional use exceeding twenty (20) feet in height. d. Pylon signs on property zoned Community Commercial located adiacent 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 be a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in depth and a maximum gross surface area of two hundred eighty-eight (288) square feet. There shall be no minimum or maximum cabinet width or height regulations for signs approved with a conditional use exceeding twenty (20) feet in height. Such signs shall be multi - tenant signs and shall conform to the architectural standards of the shopping center. 0AOrdinances2oning Ordinance\Drafts\Sec.60.091608.doc 8 Section 60 SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS 120908 (1) PYLON SIGNS: A free-standing sign erected on one or more free-standing shafts, posts, poles, or piers, solidly affixed to the ground which are totally enclosed from view by a decorative cladding that is a minimum width of twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the sign cabinet. The minimum width of the support enclosure shall not be less than four 4 feet. de. The Director of Development Services may approve the replacement of an existing pole sign, approved in conjunction with a conditional use permit, with a monument sign. e. PROJECTING SIGNS. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support and which projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building, but less than forty-eight (48) inches. If. ROOF SIGNS. A sign fastened to or resting on the roof of a structure. g. WALL SIGNS. A sign fastened to or painted on a wall of a building or structure in such a manner than the wall becomes merely the supporting structure or forms the background surface, and which does not project more than twelve (12) inches from such building. h. PORTABLE COMMERCIAL BILLBOARDS. Any sign which is supported by the ground but not attached to the ground, or other object which is used primarily to advertise to the general public for commercial purposes; is of a temporary nature; is not directly connected to or in relation to or in close proximity to a business, church, development or other establishment that is being advertised. i. PORTABLE ON-SITE BUSINESS SIGNS. Any sign supported by the ground but not attached to the ground or other object, which is of a temporary nature, and is used for advertising purposes connected to, adjacent to or in close proximity of the business, church, development or other establishment that is being advertised. 022007 OAOrdinances2oning Ord inance\Drafts\Sec.60.091608.doc 9 Section 60 Nt Oj x d E U 0 MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT W TAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STO UGH, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SUBJECT: WORKSHOP ITEM—IRRIGATION SYSTEMS RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider a possible zoning text amendment to Section 53, Landscaping Regulations relative to in - ground irrigation systems and take any action necessary. 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 is currently written, any type of required landscaping must simply be "maintained," i.e. mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding and other such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. There is no specific requirement that an in -ground sprinkler/irrigation system be installed. Almost universally, development requests in the City include an automatic in -ground irrigation system for the on site landscaping but there have been a few rare instances where it has not been provided and the landscaping has suffered accordingly. To remedy this situation Staff is recommending that Section 53, Landscaping Regulations be modified to include a statement that an automatic in -ground irrigation system with rain and freeze sensory capability be installed for all required landscaping. Staff recommends the Commission review the attached ordinance and make any changes/additions deemed appropriate. /rs O:\zCU\wk120908.irrigationsystems.doc 1 12/5/2008 1:48:06 PM E. LANDSCAPE PLANS: Prior to the issuance of a building, paving, grading or construction permit for any use other than single family dwellings, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services. The Director of the Development Services, or a designee, shall review such plans and shall approve same if the plans are in accordance with the criteria of these regulations. If the plans are not in accord, they shall be disapproved and shall be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the changes necessary for compliance. Landscaping plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect, landscape contractor, landscape designer, knowledgeable in plants, materials and landscape design. Landscape Plans shall contain the following information: Minimum scale of one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet; 2. Location of all trees to be preserved; 3. Location of all plant and landscaping material to be used including plants, paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, or other landscape features; 4. Species of all plant material to be used; 5. Size of all plant material to be used; 6. Spacing of plant material where appropriate; 7. Layout and description of irrigation systems, spFinkleF or water sys including placement of water sources; 8. Description of maintenance provision for the Landscape Plan; 9. Person(s) responsible for the preparation of Landscape Plan. 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 wa'te, 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. MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT WAWAMSEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMISAUGH, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER t" SUBJECT: WORKSHOP ITEM—OUTDOOR SPEAKERS Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider a possible zoning text amendment to Section 55, Performance Standards relative to outdoor speakers and take any action necessary. Section 55, Performance Standards establishes regulations relative to acceptable levels of noise and light that may be generated on property within the City. Recently, discussion pertaining to the 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. To this end, Section 55, Performance Standards has been amended to clearly state that outdoor speakers should face away from residentially zoned property. Staff recommends the Commission review the attached ordinance and make any changes/additions deemed appropriate. /rs O:\ZCU\wk120908.outdoorspeakers.doc 1 12/4/2008 2:23:43 PM properties at a level five feet above ground level. 4. A sound level meter shall be used to determine the Leq in dBA over an 8 minute time period. 5. The sound receiving property with the most stringent requirements will apply. 6. Traffic, aircraft, and other background sounds are not to be considered in measuring sound levels except when the background sound level is being determined. 7. All outdoor speakers in non -residentially zoned properties shall face away from residentially zoned properties. Table 1. Maximum Permissible Sound Pressure Levels by Receiving Zoning District Le Sound Level, dBA, Limits for Continuous Sound Sources Day Time Night Time Residential 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 .m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 59 52 Corrections for Character of Sound Applied to Table 1. values are as follows: ® If Sound is Impulsive in Character — (hammering, popping, exploding, etc.) Subtract 5 dB from Maximum Permissible Sound Levels Note that for the purpose of this ordinance, an impulsive sound shall exist when the sound changes at rate greater than 10 dB per second. The sound level meter should use Fast Response for this evaluation. ® If Sound is Periodic in Character — (hum, buzz, screech, etc.) 121603 Subtract 5 dB from Maximum Permissible Sound Levels Note that for the purpose of this ordinance, a pure tone shall exist if the one- third octave band sound pressure level with the tone exceeds the arithmetic average of the sound pressure levels of the two contiguous one-third octave bands by 5 dB for center frequencies of 500 Hz and above and by 8 dB for center frequencies between 160 and 400 Hz and by 15 dB for center 4 Section 55 MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT LIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STO AUGH, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - • $U: SUBJECT: WORKSHOP ITEM—DISCUSSION OF SECTION 40, "MXU" MIXED USE DISTRICT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission review and prepare to discuss Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District. Since its adoption in 2003, Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District has been utilized only once and that was for the project located at the southeast corner of Dallas Road and South Main Street. Conversations with the owners/potential developers of the remaining large tracts of land left to develop in the City indicate that the Mixed Use District will be considered as a tool to develop this property. In addition, the apartment project at Grapevine Station that was denied at the October 21, 2008 meeting has been redesigned and resubmitted as a mixed use project that may be considered at the January 20, 2009 meeting. Given the current interest in the Mixed Use District and the complexity associated with this type of development a review of the District is necessary. Staff recommends the Commission review the attached ordinance and be prepared to discuss any issues relative to Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District. /rs 0:1ZCU\wk120908.MXUdistrict.doc 1 12/5/2008 11:13:01 AM Section 40, MXU Mixed Use District Regulations PURPOSE: The purpose of the Mixed Use MXU District is to encourage the mixing of residential, retail, and office uses within an urban framework which is small in scale and compatible with adjacent developments. This section is also intended to promote flexibility in the development process. USES GENERALLY: In a "MXU" Mixed Use District no land shall be used and no building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than as hereinafter provided. The following uses of Land are authorized as permitted uses within the Mixed Use District, strictly in accordance with an approved Site Plan as provided for herein below. Uses are further classified according to general categories of land uses. To the extent expressly authorized by these district regulations, a general use category shall be identified on a Site Plan. Upon approval of such plan, any use appearing in the use list, which is classified under such general category, is authorized to be established in accordance with the Site Plan, and any conditions attached thereto. A. PRINCIPAL USES: Residential uses: a. Townhouse/Rowhouse. b. Multifamily uses. 2. Commercial uses: a. Hotels, provided the following design criteria is met: 1. Each guestroom shall have a minimum area of 380 square feet. 2. A full service restaurant with full kitchen facilities and which provides service to the general public shall be required. 3. On-site staff is required 24 -hours a day, seven days a week. 4. The following amenities shall be provided: (a) A minimum of one thousand (1,000) square foot. of meeting or conference room space or a ratio of three (3) square foot of conference 111808 1 Section 40 111808 2 Section 40 room space per guest room, whichever is greater; and (b) A swimming pool with a minimum area of (one thousand (1,000) square foot. b. Restaurants excluding drive-ins or drive-through facilities. 3. Retail uses: a. Antique shop. b. Aquarium. C. Art Gallery. d. Bakery, retail sales only. e. Bank. f. Barber and Beauty shop. g. Bird and pet shops, retail. h. Book or stationery store. L Camera Shop. j. Candy, cigars and tobaccos. k. Caterer and wedding service (office only). I. Cleaning, dying and laundry pick-up station for receiving and delivery of articles to be cleaned, dyed, and laundered, but no actual work to be done on the premises. M. Department Store. n. Drug store. o. Electrical goods and fixtures for consumer use. P. Electronics store. q. Film developing and printing. r. Florist, retail sales only. 111808 2 Section 40 S. Art Gallery. t. Grocery store. U. Hardware, sporting goods, toys, paints, wallpaper, clothing stores. V. Household and office furniture, furnishings and appliances, retail sales only. W. Jewelry, optical goods, photographic supplies. X. Library, rental. Y. Novelty or variety shop. Z. Piano and musical instruments. aa. Printing shop, retail sales only. bb. Professional offices for architect, attorney, engineer and real estate. cc. Photographers and artist studios. dd. Public garage, parking, no repairs. ee. Retail store or shop. ff. Seamstress, dressmaker, or tailor. gg. Shoe repair shop. hh. Studio for the display and sale of glass, china, art objects, cloth and draperies. ii. Studios, dance, music, drama. jj. Wearing apparel, including clothing, shoes, hats, millinery and accessories. kk. Copy shop. II. Movie Theater 111808 3 Section 40 mm. Retail sales of second hand goods in an enclosed building provided the space does not exceed 3,000 (three thousand square feet in area. 4. Office: Civic. Mixed use (with residential). Mixed use (without residential). B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses, strictly in accordance with an approved Site Plan as provided for herein below: 1. Community, social, hobby or laundry facilities for use by occupants of a development within the district. 2. Recreation space and facilities including exercise facilities and weight rooms, tennis courts, racquetball, handball and volleyball courts, spas and swimming pools, for use by occupants of a development within the district. 3. Parking and parking structures. 4. Other uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses. C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted, provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 of the Zoning Ordinance, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued, and is strictly in accordance with an approved Site Plan as provided herein below. 1. Day care facility. 2. Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance with Section 42.13 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Health clubs. 4. Retirement home. 5. Medical offices. 6. Banks with drive through service. 111808 4 Section 40 7. Retail sales of secondhand goods in an enclosed building where the size of the space exceeds 3,000 (three thousand square feet in area. D. REQUEST FOR MIXED USE DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION: The procedure to follow to establish a Mixed Use Zoning (MXU) classification shall be the same as that required to amend, repeal or alter the zoning on a tract, or parcel of land as specified under Section 48 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Conditional Uses, except as otherwise provided for herein. In the event of a conflict between Section 48 and this ordinance, the terms of this ordinance shall take precedence. MXU zoning shall permit development only in accordance with a Site Plan that has been approved by the City Council. Property zoned MXU may only be used and/or developed in accordance with its approved Site Plan. No amendment(s) to an approved Site Plan are permitted without City Council approval. A request to amend a Site Plan in a MXU district is a request to re -zone the tract. Uses permitted under an approved Site Plan are only permitted in strict accordance with the corresponding, approved Site Plan. If the project is to be developed in phases, a proposed phasing plan that identifies the anticipated sequence of development is required at the time of application. The phasing plan shall delineate areas, building sites, land use and improvements to be constructed in independent phases, and the scheduled time frames, and sequencing of such phases. E. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction of a principal building shall be approved unless: A Plat, meeting all requirements of the City of Grapevine has been approved by the City Council and recorded in the official records of Tarrant County. 2. A Site Plan meeting the requirements of Section 47 of the Zoning Ordinance has been approved as specified under Section 48, Conditional Uses. 3. A Landscape Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53 of the Zoning Ordinance and Section N, has been approved. F. PERIOD OF VALIDITY. No Site Plan for the Mixed Use District shall be valid for a period longer than one (1) year from the date on which the City Council grants approval, unless within such one (1') year period: (1) a Building Permit is obtained and the erection or alteration of a structure is started, or (2) an Occupancy Permit is obtained and a use commenced. The City Council may grant one additional extension not exceeding one (1) year, upon written application, without notice or hearing. No additional 111808 5 Section 40 extension shall be granted without complying with the notice and hearing requirements for an initial application for a zone change. Upon expiration of an MXU Site Plan, the property cannot be developed until a change in zoning is approved by the City Council. There shall be no vested right to uses permitted by a Site Plan under MXU upon the expiration of the Site Plan. G. GENERAL CONDITIONS: To insure that development within the "MXU" Mixed Use District is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, the following special conditions shall be established: 1. Ground Level Retail: Buildings fronting on streets must be designed to accommodate ground level retail. The ground level floor area may be used for office uses. 2. Free Standing Retail: Free standing retail is prohibited. 3. Free Standing Banks: Free standing banks are prohibited. 4. Free Standing Movie Theaters: Free standing movie theaters are prohibited. 5. Maximum Retail Floor Area: The maximum allowable gross floor area per retail establishment is 5,000 square feet. Any retail establishment greater than 5,000 square feet shall be considered a Conditional Use. 6. Office Uses: A building which has "office" as a predominant use shall not be permitted unless a detailed facilities study which includes a traffic impact analysis demonstrating that the project can be adequately supported by the utilities and transportation facilities in a timely manner is approved by the city. H. DENSITY AND AREA STANDARDS: The density and area standards shall apply: 1. Maximum Lot Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and accessory structures shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area. a. The area of an above grade parking structure is included in the calculations of lot coverage b. The area of a porch or arcade fronting a public street is not included in the calculation of lot coverage. 111808 6 Section 40 2. Minimum Density/FAR — The gross minimum density/floor area ratio (FAR) for the Mixed Use District shall be 1.5. 3. Minimum Floor Area per Dwelling Unit: a. Townhouse /Rowhouse - 1,600 square feet b. Multifamily use: 1. Efficiency - 600 square feet 0 P01111111111111111 0S-• •• 3. 2 Bedroom - 4. 3 Bedroom - 750 square feet 900 square feet 1,000 square feet Height: Minimum and maximum height of buildings shall be: a. Townhouse/Rowhouse — Minimum height of 24 -feet and maximum height of 42 -feet. b. Multifamily use — Minimum height of 40 -feet and maximum height of 92 -feet*. C. Hotel use — Minimum height of 40 -feet and maximum height of 92 -feet*. d. Retail use — Minimum height of 40 -feet and maximum height of 92 -feet*. e. Office use — Minimum height of 40 -feet and maximum height of 92 -feet*. f. Mixed use — Minimum height of 40 -feet and maximum height of 92 -feet*. *No building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height unless the additional height is set back from the setback line/build to line one (1) additional foot for each two (2) feet of height above the 50 -foot limit. A turret, spire or tower may exceed maximum height of a building provided that any such structure is no more than 15 -feet higher than the maximum permitted height and has a floor area which is ten percent, or less, of the ground floor area of the building of which it is a part. 111808 7 Section 40 AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required: 1. Minimum Lot Width and Depth: Use Townhouse/Rowhouse Minimum Width of Lot Feet 25 Minimum Depth of Lot Feet 60 Multifamily use 200 200 Hotel use 200 200 Retail use 200 200 Office use 200 200 Mixed use 200 200 2. Setbacks: a. Build -to line: The build -to line for primary buildings, structures, walls and fences shall be ten (10) feet on all public street frontages. Twenty-five (25) percent of any street frontage of a building shall be located five (5) feet from the front property line. 1. The zone between the right-of-way line and the build - to line shall be landscaped in accordance with Section N of this section. 2. There shall be no build-to-line/setback for temporary buildings, structures or tents erected in accordance with Section Q, provided sidewalks are not obstructed. b. Perimeter Setbacks: Primary buildings and parking structures shall be setback from the district boundary lines a minimum of ten (10) feet. C. Accessory buildings and detached garages — accessory buildings and parking structures shall be set back from lot lines as provided below for the applicable use of the lot. The zone between the right-of-way line and the setback line shall be landscaped in accordance with Section N. 1. Town hou se/Rowhou se — 40 -feet from public right-of- way 111808 8 Section 40 2. Multifamily use — same as setback for primary buildings 3. Hotel use - same as setback for primary buildings 4. Retail use - same as setback for primary buildings 5. Office use - same as setback for primary buildings 6. Mixed use - same as setback for primary buildings d. Overhangs and fireplaces: The minimum setback requirements shall apply in all cases, except that fireplaces, eaves, bays, balconies and fireproof stairways located above the first floor may extend up to a maximum of five (5) feet into the required setbacks. e. Patios: Patios may not be constructed within the required setback zones. This limitation, however, does not apply to sidewalk cafes. J. OPEN SPACE: 1. Land proposed to be dedicated as public open space shall be clearly shown on the Site Plan. 2. Sufficient land for open space shall be provided in each phase of the development to assure that the recreational needs of district residents are satisfied, taking into consideration the nature of open space required to serve the district, and the amount of land previously provided, or to be provided, in conjunction with the phase of the development. 3. In its approval of the Site Plan, the City shall impose such conditions as deemed necessary to assure that the intent and purpose of this section is satisfied. K. PARKING: Off-street and on -street facilities shall be provided for multifamily uses, hotel uses, retail uses, office uses, civic uses and mixed uses, in accordance with this section. 1. All at -grade parking lots fronting streets designated on the thoroughfare plan shall be set back not less then ten- (10) feet from the right-of-way line of such roadways, and screened from view as outlined in Section N. 111808 9 Section 40 2. Parking garages that have frontage on public streets shall comply with standards established in Section 1.2.b and Section N. a. A maximum of two hundred (200) feet of frontage for parking structures shall be allowed along any one -block. b. Ramps shall not be placed on the face of parking structures fronting, or visible from, public streets. C. Steel parking garages and steel guard cables on garage facades are prohibited. 3. Off-street below grade parking is permitted to the lot lines, but must be designed to allow planting of landscape as defined in Section N. 4. Off-street parking spaces for the applicable use classification shall meet the following minimum number of spaces: a. Residential — One (1) space per bedroom to a maximum of two (2) spaces per unit. b. Hotel — One (1) space per hotel room plus one (1) space per every 300 square feet of conference/banquet facilities. C. Retail - One (1) space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area. d. Office — One (1) space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. e. Mixed use — Number of spaces resulting from application of ratios provided above for respective uses in the development. f. Conditional uses — As specified in Section X, Design Requirements for conditional uses. 5. On -Street Parking: On -street parking within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed use may be counted to meet the parking requirements for retail uses and other conditional uses. Assignment of on -street parking shall be at the time of approval of the Site Plan and shall be allocated at the time of the Site Plan's approval. 6. Shared Parking: Uses may join in establishing shared parking areas if it can be demonstrated that the parking for two or more specific uses occurs at alternating time periods. Required parking 111808 10 Section 40 shall be determined based on parking demand for the peak parking period, as determined by a parking analysis study approved by the Director of Development Services. L. STREETS: All streets and blocks in the Mixed Use District shall conform to the provisions of this section. Street Standards: It is the intent of this ordinance to encourage pedestrian oriented streetscapes within the Mixed Use District. Standards for streets within the district shall be as set forth in Appendix E, Construction Standards of the City Of Grapevine Subdivision Ordinance. Alternate street widths and standards may be considered at the time of application. 2. Street Type and Pattern: The types and pattern of all streets in the district shall be in conformity with the Thoroughfare Plan for the City. The location of streets on the Thoroughfare Plan is approximate. Precise location of streets shall be determined in conjunction with approval of the Site Plan. Street patterns shall be based upon a small-scale grid system of interconnecting streets. 3. Block Length: The length of a block shall not be less than two hundred (200) feet, or more than six hundred (600) feet. Eel0019.11 W 1 I M A 1. Materials: a. At least ninety (90) percent of the exterior cladding of all exterior walls fronting or visible from public streets (including above grade parking structures) shall be brick construction. An applicant however may submit a design that employs alternative construction materials for exterior cladding with an application for a Mixed Use District designation. The alternative may be approved by the City upon determination that such construction will result in an appearance that is compatible with surrounding buildings and the overall character of the district. 1. Upon a finding that the alternative design will result in an appearance that is compatible with surrounding buildings and the overall character of the district, waivers may be granted for alternatives employing a minimum of forty (40) percent brick cladding, provided that the ground floor of the structure (up to a height of twelve [12] feet), is a minimum of ninety (90) percent brick. 111808 11 Section 40 b. At least eighty (80) percent of the exterior cladding of all walls not fronting, or not visible from public ways (including above grade parking structures) shall be brick construction, exterior cement plaster, or a combination thereof. C. The exterior cladding, (excluding glass), of all buildings, (including above grade parking structures), shall be composed of not more than three (3) materials, (excluding roofs). d. The following materials are prohibited as primary cladding materials: 1. Aluminum siding or cladding. 2. Galvanized steel or other bright metal. 3. Wood or plastic siding. 4. Wood roof shingles. 5. Unfinished concrete block (architecturally finished concrete block is permitted as a cladding material). e. The following materials are prohibited as primary roofing materials: 1. Wood roof shingles. 2. Composition shingles on any portion of a roof visible from any adjacent street. Where composition shingles are allowed, they must meet a minimum standard of U.L. Class A fire rating and U.L. wind rating. 2. Colors: a. The dominant color of all buildings (including above grade parking structures) shall be shades of red, beige, gray with red tones (warm gray) and/or brown. Black and stark white shall not be used. There are no restrictions on accent colors, except that fluorescent colors are prohibited. b. The roof colors shall be a shade of cool gray, warm gray, brown or red. 111808 12 Section 40 3. Windows: a. Where a retail use occupies the first floor, at least seventy (70) percent of the first floor exterior wall facing a thoroughfare, street, boulevard or parking plaza shall be transparent glazing. b. The exterior wall surface of all buildings above the first floor shall not be more than fifty (50) percent glass. C. Glass is to be clear or tinted, not reflective. 4. Walls: Walls attached to buildings shall be developed as architectural extensions of the buildings, constructed of the same material and in the same style. 5. Lighting: All on-site lighting must meet the requirements of Section 55.A.5 of the Zoning Ordinance. N. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: Landscaping within the Mixed Use District shall comply with the provisions in this section and with the standards contained in Section 53, Landscaping Regulations of the City of Grapevine Zoning Ordinance. Where conflicts exist between this article and the landscaping regulations, requirements in this article shall be applied. 1. Street Trees: Street trees shall be large shade tree species having a minimum caliper of three (3) inches, selected in accordance with the city's landscape regulations. 2. Plant Material: Front yards shall be landscaped except at building entries, seating areas, and adjacent to commercial uses, where the front yard may be paved. Plant materials shall consist of shade trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreen ground covers, vines, and seasonal color. 3. Paving Material: a. Paving material in front yards and on sidewalks shall be warm toned, natural materials such as brick, stone and concrete. b. Asphalt and gravel as paving materials are prohibited. 4. Parking Lot Landscape: 111808 13 Section 40 a. Surface parking lots shall be screened from all adjacent public streets and neighboring sites. The screen must extend along all edges of the parking lot and must be three (3) feet in height, eighty (80) percent opaque, and may be accomplished through the use of masonry walls, ornamental metal, evergreen plant materials, or a combination thereof. Planting beds for screen planting shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in width. b. Interior parking lot landscaping shall be consistent with Section 53, Landscape Regulations of the City of Grapevine Zoning Ordinance. C. Parking spaces shall not exceed twelve (12) spaces in a row without being interrupted by a landscaped island (nine -foot minimum). Islands shall be planted with a minimum of one shade tree per every twelve (12) cars. O. Screening: 1. Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view of all public roadways and located to minimize noise intrusion off the lot. The required screening must be composed of the same exterior materials as the buildings on the lot, or through the use of masonry walls, ornamental fence (eighty [80] percent opaque), evergreen landscape material, or combination thereof. 2. Loading, service and trash storage areas shall be screened from all public roadways. Refuse containers must be placed on a designed, reinforced concrete pad and approach. The required screening must be composed of the same exterior materials as the buildings on the lot. 3. All roof -mounted mechanical elements must be screened from view of the public right-of-way and neighboring properties. Screening must be architecturally compatible with the building design. P. SIGNS: Signage within the Mixed Use District shall comply with the provisions in this section and with the standards contained in Section 60, Sign Standards of the City of Grapevine Zoning Ordinance. Where conflicts exist between this article and the Sign Standards, requirements in this article shall be applied. 1. Functional/Structural Types Permitted: The following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the associated structural types of signs: 111808 14 Section 40 a. Nameplate Signs: 1. Wall b. On -Premise Signs: 1. Wall signs 2. Awning, canopy, marquee 3. Projecting 4. Portable sandwich board C. Real Estate Signs: 1. Wall 2. Number Of Signs Permitted: a. Nameplate: One (1) per storefront. b. On -Premise Signs: Awning, canopy, marquee, and either one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for each lease space or one (1) projecting sign per storefront. C. Real Estate: One (1) per storefront. 3. Maximum Gross Surface Area: a. Nameplate: Two (2) square feet. b. Projecting Signs: Twenty-five square feet. C. Real Estate: Sixteen (16) square feet except that signs located on lots fronting State Highways 114, 121, 360 and State Highway 26 east of Texan Trail/Ruth Wall Street may be thirty-two (32) square feet. d. Wall Signs: Fifteen (15) percent of the wall. e. Awning, Canopy and Marquee: Twenty-five (25) percent of the awning, canopy or marquee. 4. Maximum Height: No sign shall protrude above the roof or eave line of the principal structure. Projecting signs shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above sidewalk grade and shall not protrude above the roof or eave line of the principal structure. 5. Illumination: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate and on - premise signs only. 111808 15 Section 40 Q. OUTSIDE SALES AND/OR COMMERCIAL PROMOTIONS: 1. Any temporary outside sales shall be required to obtain a permit and be subject to the requirements of this section. 2. Temporary outside sales may be permitted for a period of fourteen (14) days each calendar year with a maximum two (2) permits allowed per calendar year, providing such goods, products or merchandise is displayed on a sidewalk within ten (10) feet of the business building. 3. Temporary outside sales shall be deemed to include merchandise - dispensing units placed adjacent to, and outside of, a business building. 4. In order to qualify for a permit, the applicant must: a. Provide a plan showing the location of the outside display. b. Provide the City with a Site Plan showing location(s) of all tents (if applicable). Submit documentation showing compliance with all building and fire codes including, but not limited to, flame spread certificate(s). C. Provide a map, plan, or drawing to indicate adequate off- street parking for patrons, employees and delivery trucks; such map, plan or drawing should also indicate that no fire lanes, streets or other public rights-of-way will be blocked as a result of the sale or promotion. d. If food is served, provide food service facilities in accordance with the Grapevine food and food establishment ordinance. e. Provide for adequate trash and waste removal and cleanup of the area. f. Comply with all other reasonable conditions imposed by the City. R. OUTSIDE STORAGE OR OUTSIDE DISPLAY: Except for the equipment and/or the materials stored on a construction site and used for a temporary construction project, the outside storage or outside display of equipment, building and/or other materials, goods and products shall be prohibited within the district, with the exception of outside dining shown on an approved Site Plan. 111808 16 Section 40 S. PATIOS AND BALCONIES: Balconies and patios facing public streets shall not extend beyond the build -to -line except as permitted in Sections 1.2.d and 1.2.e. T. DESIGN GUIDELINES: From time to time, the City may develop and amend design guidelines, which shall be approved by resolution of the City Council, as an aid to implementation of this article. Such guidelines shall be used by the City to assist decision -makers in interpreting standards applicable to development within the Mixed Use District. 1. Alternative Uses or Phases: In order to encourage an integrated development pattern of mixed uses over time within the district, it is understood that flexibility in the development of phases or sites may be necessary. Whenever an applicant of a Mixed Use District proposes alternative land uses or phases of an approved Mixed Use District, such alternative uses or phases shall be incorporated in a zoning amendment to the Mixed Use District. The zoning amendment for alternative land uses or phases shall follow the same procedures established in Section D, REQUEST FOR A MIXED USE DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION. In no case, however, may the Council approve an alternative use not allowed within Sections A, B and C of the Mixed Use District. 2. Flexible Design Standards: It is intended that the general conditions, as well as the dimensional and design standards set forth in Sections G, H and M of this article be flexible in order to encourage development in the Mixed Use District. In some cases, Sections G, H and M set forth limits within which specific standards may be varied. For requests other than those set out in Sections G. H and M, the developer must request a waiver from a specific standard. The Council may approve such waiver in conjunction with its decision to establish or amend the district in those cases where the waiver addresses a standard applicable to the Site Plan. 1. Procedure: An application for a waiver to a development standard authorized under Section U of this article must be made by a property owner, lessee, or contract purchaser at the time of submission of an application to establish a "MXU" Mixed Use District. A contract purchaser or lessee must file with the application, a copy of the contract, or lease, or other form of written statement containing the property owners endorsement of the application. The application shall be filed in duplicate with Department of Development Services on forms provided by the 111808 17 Section 40 In X. City. Upon a determination that the waiver application is complete, the Director of Development Services shall forward the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for decision in conjunction with its decision on the application to establish a Mixed Use District. 2. Standards for Granting Waiver: The Planning and Zoning Commission in making its recommendations, and the City Council in deciding whether to grant the request for waiver, shall determine that the following standards are met: a. The waiver for the specific development site is in harmony with the policies in the Comprehensive Master Plan. b. The waiver is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this article and the zoning ordinance. C. The waiver shall not adversely affect the use of neighboring property, and the public's use and enjoyment of public areas, in accordance with the provisions of this article. d. The waiver is in conformity with the approved Site Plan. 3. Conditions: In granting a waiver to a development standard authorized under Section U of this article, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to insure harmony with the general purpose and the intent of this article. Any such condition shall be satisfied as a condition precedent to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the development to which the waiver applies. 4. Lapse of Waiver: A waiver granted under this section shall lapse with the lapse of the approved Site Plan or amendment to the "MXU" Mixed Use District, in accordance with Section F of this article. AMENDMENTS OF A SITE PLAN General Requirement: Amendments of any Site Plan shall be made in accordance with the procedure required for approval of the initial plan. Amendments to a Site Plan shall be considered amendment to the "MXU" Mixed Use Zoning District. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 1. Day Care Facility: 111808 18 Section 40 a. Freestanding day care facilities shall not be permitted. b. Day care facilities shall only be permitted on the ground floor level. C. Maximum allowable size for a day care facility shall be 5,000 square feet. d. Parking for a day care facility shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one (1) space per every ten (10) students. 2. Restaurant: A restaurant may be permitted in the Mixed Use District as a conditional use, subject to the following requirements: a. Freestanding restaurants shall not be permitted. b. Drive-through restaurants shall not be permitted. C. Maximum allowable size for a restaurant shall be 7,000 square feet. d. Required parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) parking space for every 70 square feet of gross floor area. 3. Outdoor Seating Area: Outdoor seating (i.e. side walk cafes) may be permitted in the Mixed Use District subject to the following requirements: a. Preparation of food outside is prohibited. b. Food service facilities must be provided in accordance with the Grapevine food and food establishment ordinance. C. Adequate trash and waste removal and cleanup of the area must be provided. 4. Health Clubs: a. The maximum allowable size for a health club in the Mixed Use District is 10,000 square feet, unless the club entrances are directly adjacent to required parking. b. Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space per every three (3) people, maximum occupancy capacity. 5. Medical Office: 111808 19 Section 40 a. Freestanding medical office buildings are not permitted. b. Maximum allowable size for a medical office is 3,000 square feet. C. Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space per every two hundred (200) square feet. 111808 20 Section 40 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 Herb Fry B J Wilson Mark Lowery Monica Hotelling Jimmy Fechter Wayne Szot Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate constituting a quorum with Gary Martin and Elaine Martin absent, and also present: Darlene Freed and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Albert Triplett, Jr. Susan Batte CALL TO ORDER Council Representative Development Services Director Planning and Development Manager Planner II Planning Technician 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 ISO tgy 11: 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 60.13.2.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. standing shafts, posts, poles, or piers, solidly affixed to the ground which are totally enclosed from view by 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 MT :41 kil • //: 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 OF 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 "1 111111111 . 1 '00 imiffixel• to; ffiffim 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. CONFERENCE Discussion was held With no further business to discuss, Chairman Larry Oliver adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZO ,NING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE16-T-H DAY OF -SEPTEVffE`R-,7- 0?0 CXT-w LkQ- APPROVED: ATTEST: AI MAN I - 17 C ETARY 120908WK 4