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Home My WebLink About2007-04-10AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR - CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DINNER CALL TO ORDER III. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss possible changes and amendments to Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District, and take any other necessary action. B. Planning and Zoning Commission to consider amendments to Section 12, Definitions, relative to "depth of lot" and "depth of rear yard," and take any other necessary action. C. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the various factors to consider when evaluating zone change requests and take any other necessary action. D. Planning and Zoning Commission to consider the rezoning of various properties where applicable to "GU" Governmental Use District, and take any other necessary action. E. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the upcoming rezoning of "R-TH" Townhouse District property west of Barton Street, east of Ball Street, south of Wall Street, and north of Hudgins Street to "R-7.5" Single Family District and Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property addressed at 626 South Church Street, and take any other action necessary. 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 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007 AT 5:00 P.M. RON STOMBAUGH, D �ELOPMENT MANAGER O:\ZC U\Ag nwk041007. do c TO FROM MEETING DATE SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SCOTT WILLIAMS, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMBAUGH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ALBERT TRIPLETT, JR., PLANNER II APRIL 10, 2007 COMPARISON OF TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENTS IN THE METROPLEX Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the report on a comparison of townhome development throughout the Metroplex, and take any other action necessary. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Approximately six months ago Development Services Staff conducted a survey of cities in the Metroplex in order to determine what percentage of townhomes were developed under standard zoning criteria and what percentage utilized planned developments (PD's). At that time it was determined that the majority of townhome development in the Metroplex were developed under PD's. A second survey has been conducted to determine if changes have occurred within the past six months. The initial survey included responses from five (5) cities (Arlington, Fort Worth, Frisco, Grand Prairie, McKinney, and Plano). The second survey includes responses from 13 cities (Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrolton, Coppell, Fort Worth, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, and Richardson). The cities were surveyed by phone, email and the internet to determine the level of recent (within the previous six months) townhome development. Four cities from the original survey Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and Plano have experienced about the same interest in townhome development and the use of planned developments during the past six months as they had when the initial survey was conducted. The City of Frisco has adopted a new ordinance within the last six months that addresses future townhome development in a broader development context referred to as Form Based Code. Form Based Code (FBC) regulates development by controlling physical form, focusing less on land use through regulations. For example, FBC would not necessarily segregate land use types and property uses that would be found in a zoning ordinance. In the latest survey Staff discovered the following: two cities, Addison and Mesquite have adopted new ordinances requiring all townhome development proposals to 0:\ZCU\wk041007.Townhouse.doc be submitted as a PD; Allen has used PD's sparingly; in the cities of Carrolton, McKinney and Richardson PD's have been used to request exceptions to reduced setbacks, decreased lot size and reduced lot depth to name a few; the City of Lewisville has adopted a new ordinance which has addressed increased height, increased the number of permitted attached units and eliminated an alley requirement. In summary the use of PD's to address townhome development has increased and some cities have adopted changes to their ordinances based on the recent interest in townhome development proposals. Attached is a summary of townhome developments for cities in the Metroplex as well as a comparison of the Townhomes of Westgate and Stone Bridge Oaks, two townhome requests that have recently been approved in the City through the use of the planned development overlay ordinance. Prior to the adoption of the planned development overlay only two small townhouse projects have been approved within the last ten years that meet the requirements of the "R- TH" Townhouse District ordinance as written—an 11 -unit development on West Hudgins Street and five units at the northwest corner of North Dove and Hampton Road that are part of a larger group of townhouses that have already been developed. If thought is to be given to possibly amending the townhouse guidelines to facilitate development of these types of projects as well as maintain consistency relative to projects that have already been approved through the use of the planned development overlay, elimination of or amending the following items might be considered: • Elimination of the minimum 40 -foot lot width requirement for lots with front entry garages. • Allow lots to front on private streets that are a minimum of 25 -feet in width that are dedicated as firelanes and that are built according to City construction standards and inspected by City staff. • Amend the maximum lot coverage, currently set at 40 percent, to a higher level. • Amend the front, rear and side yard setback requirements. Require a minimum of 20 feet relative to the garage to maintain an apron for additional off-street parking for each residence. • Given the trend of private streets dedicated as firelanes with no parking allowed within the firelane, amend the ordinance to include a requirement for additional parking within the subject area for guests/visitors. FA O:\ZCU\M041007.Townhouse.doc CITY PD AND/OR ORDINANCE SPECIFICS Lot width decreased; lot size decreased reduced side yard setback; Arlington three foot front yard vs. 40 foot required on arterial; shared access easement, maintenance and upkeep is the responsibility of property owners; reduce required parking Allen PD's are used but townhomes are generally meeting the "TH" ordinance — nospecifics available Addison New ordinance — all townhomes will be PD Carrolton Reduced setbacks and changes to exterior building materials Co ell All new requests for PD's were denied Fort Worth Reduction in open space minimum; increase in unit density per acre Frisco New townhome development is defaulting to Form Based Code Unit size increased; parking directly accessible to main living area; limits the percentage of two car garage doors; front offset of 12 - inches for single garage door; wood or wood appearance garage door; limits on repeat exterior colors; Portland cement plaster may be used in conjunction with brick/stone; all fireplace chimneys Grand Prairie 100% masonry, no stucco or Hardi plank; mandatory homeowners association for enforcement of deed restrictions, architectural controls and maintenance and upkeep of all common areas. 289B — more smaller lots permitted (area, width, depth); reduced rear setback; increased lot coverage; 80% masonry (stone standard full width brick Lewisville New ordinance permits increased height, up to nine attached units — eliminate alley requirement McKinney Decreased lot size; reduced front setback; and one less front yard tree two required) Mesquite New ordinance — all townhouses will be PD Recent development includes a broad range of reasons for a PD. Plano PD's included many elements of the SF -A ordinance, but is used to address any design element which falls outside of the SF -A parameters. Richardson All new requests have been for PD's - Reduced lot depth Table: Townhome Developments Italicized = new information since the last survey was taken six months ago 0AZCU\wk041007.Townhouse.doc * both requests have all residential lots fronting on private streets that are a minimum of 25 feet in width dedicated as fire lanes constructed according to the City's construction standards and inspected by City staff. 0 0:\ZCU\wk041007.Townhouse.doc TOWNHOMES OF STONE BRIDGE OAKS REGULATION WESTGATE Approved 10/17/06 Approved 5/16/06 Private swimming pools and tennis courts no closer Allow swimming pool no N/A than 75 feet to any closer than 15 feet adjacent residential district Private garages on lots having a minimum width of less than 40 feet must be Allow front loaded garages Allow front loaded garages entered from the side or on 30 foot lots on 30.5 foot lots rear The combined area occupied by all main and accessory buildings and Combined occupied area Combined occupied area structures shall not exceed not to exceed 80% not to exceed 80% 40% of the total lot area Front yard to be 22.5 feet Front yard to be 10 feet from the property line to the from the property line to the The front yard will have a building, 10 foot from the building; 20 feet garage depth of 25 feet back of curb; 20 foot setbacks are from curb or garage setbacks are from sidewalk curb The rear yard will have a Allow 15 foot rear yard Allow 10 foot rear yard depth of 25 feet adjacent to public greenbelt Minimum side yard of 15 Allow 10 foot minimum Allow 15 feet minimum feet between buildings between buildings Side yards which are adjacent to a dedicated Side yard 15 feet from curb Side yard 15 feet from curb public street shall be at or sidewalk least 25 feet in width Buffer area regulations - all principal buildings or Allow 15 foot minimum Allow 20 feet minimum structures shall be setback setback from adjoining setback from adjoining 40 feet from the adjoining property line property line property line The minimum distance Allow 10 foot minimum Allow 15 feet minimum between two unattached distance between two distance between two principal buildings shall be unattached principal unattached principal 30 feet buildings buildin s * both requests have all residential lots fronting on private streets that are a minimum of 25 feet in width dedicated as fire lanes constructed according to the City's construction standards and inspected by City staff. 0 0:\ZCU\wk041007.Townhouse.doc TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT WILLIAMS, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMBAUGH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ALBERT TRIPLETT, JR., PLANNER II MEETING DATE: APRIL 10, 2007 SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 12, DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEPTH OF LOT" AND "DEPTH OF REAR YARD" RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the attached amendments to Section 12, Definitions relative to the definitions of "depth of lot" and "depth of rear yard," authorize staff to set a public hearing, and take any other action necessary. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As the ordinance is currently written, "depth of lot" is defined as the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. "Depth of rear yard" is defined as the mean horizontal distance between the rear line of building other than an accessory building and the rearlot line. Staff is recommending both definitions be amended particularly the "depth of rear yard" definition since it's application as written could lead to abuse. As written, applying the definition in an extreme circumstance could lead to a situation whereby an addition to and existing structure could be placed on the rear property line if the mean (average) distance between the structure and the rear lot line meets the rear yard setback requirement. Staff has amended both definitions to aid in clarity and to remove the possibility of abuse relative to the "depth of rear yard" definition. See the attached amended ordinance. wk041 007.depthofrea ryard DRAFT COPY 04-10-07 (1) Sales of motor vehicles shall be limited to a maximum of two vehicles per calendar year. 71-91. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE. 92. DAY CARE ACTIVITY SPACE shall mean an area or rooms used for children's activities including those separate from a group's classroom, excluding day care single use areas which include, but are not limited to, bathrooms, hallways, storage rooms, cooking areas of kitchens, and indoor swimming pools. 93. DAY NURSERY shall mean a place where children are left for care between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight. 93a. DENSITY shall mean the measure of the degree to which land is filled with residential units designed to accommodate a family group. Measurement excludes public or private streets in calculating density per acre. 94. DEPTH OF FRONT YARD shall mean the minimum distance from the front lot line to the front line of a building. 95. DEPTH OF LOT shall be defined as the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. 96. DEPTH OF REAR YARD shall be defined as the mean heroz minimum distance between the rear line of a building other than an accessory building and the rear lot line. 97. DETACHED shall mean having no physical connection above the top of the floor line of the first floor with any other building or structure. 98. DISTRICT shall mean a section of the City of Grapevine for which the regulations governing the area, height and use of building are uniform. 99. DUPLEX shall mean a detached building having separate accommodations for two (2) single-family dwellings or occupied by two (2) families. 100. DWELLING shall mean an enclosed building or portion thereof having accommodations for only one family or occupied by one family. 101. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT shall mean a dwelling unit in a multifamily 022007 Section 12 TO FROM: MEETING DATE SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SCOTT WILLIAMS, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMBAUGH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ALBERT TRIPLETT, PLANNER II APRIL 10, 2007 DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN EVALUATING ZONE CHANGE REQUESTS Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss the various factors to consider when evaluating zone change requests, and take any other action necessary. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: When evaluating the relative merits, both positive and negative, of zone change requests a number of factors should be considered in reaching a decision. Such factors include: compliance with the master plan, the impact to surrounding properties, compatibility with surrounding zoning, the fiscal impact the proposed zoning may have on the City, and lastly the concept of "highest and best use." This last factor, "highest and best use" is an important one that is raised quite frequently during public discussion of proposed zoning changes. It implies consideration based on the following precept: is this the best use of the property given what we know now and what we anticipate in the future and is it physically sound, fiscally responsible, and the most productive use of the property. Staff recommends the Commission be prepared to discuss these concepts as well as any others relative to evaluation of zone change requests, and take any other action necessary. wk041007.zonechange 04/06/07 11:30 AM TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT WILLIAMS, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMBAUGH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ALBERT TRIPLETT, PLANNER II MEETING DATE: APRIL 10, 2007 SUBJECT: PROPOSED REZONING OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE OWNED PROPERTY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the rezoning of City of Grapevine property to "GU" Governmental Use District and take any other action necessary. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: It has come to staff's attention that there are several City of Grapevine owned properties not zoned "GU" Governmental Use. See the attached map and list of properties that should be rezoned to "GU" Governmental Use. 1 0:\ZCU\wk041007.cityproperty.doc 04/06/07 9:59 AM 6 O�Gj91� 1F>b'1E' ,4t•��-t-M �. w'� 5,,�c HCS P�'0 110. 110 Tam 7 P� yp 105 s r 11loft POS w 801 i sK TR, 201 601 TRf0. 22 222 LI 7'U'4 T GU ` 801 TR,ax, 0.fOJut! � R-7.5 201 RIA • 2� T0.1w: 201 TR,K„ \ a1i � 418 t -4 00 330 330530. 312 221411203 W NORTHWEST HWY f 505 P.10t1 to 503 A 323�2'.n 15 u 14 9181 0310. 1 , h 5 � 501 ,Mf �L i3 110 3 1713 PE', F 73< CN 73 PO 417 nFN 3 IR 206 7 fx 21a 4409 417 2 t0 _ 11 10. IPSAWKWO_ 320 325 2 'O1C 3210 3 KB 218 •M 0 1 inch equals 400 feet City of Grapevine Property Development Service Department CITY OF GRAPEVINE PROPERTY Legal Description Situs Address Property Description GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 12 LOT 000200 S CHURCH ST HOUSING AUTHORITY GRAPEVINE GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 1 LOT 25R1 000201 W TEXAS ST TEXAS STREET WATER TOWER GRAPEVINE, CITY OF GRAEPVINE FLOWER MART BLK 14 S46.5'1 000620 S MAIN ST RECENTLY PURCHASED BY THE CITY FOR CVB GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 14 LTS 19-21 LESS 000206 W HUDGINS ST ARCO BUILDING RECENTLY ROW PURCHASED BY THE CITY FOR CVB ALLEY N BLK GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 17 LOT 000523 S MAIN ST FOUST PARKING LOT GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 20 LOTS 4-5-N1/2 3 000201 S MAIN ST WALLIS HOTEL GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 35 N70'1, W60'2 000325 JENKINS ST JENKINS STREET PARKING LOT GRAPEVINE, CITY OF BLK 3 LOT 9 LESS W144' 000402 S BARTON ST IT BUILDING GRAPEVINE CITY HALL ADDITION 000215 S CHURCH ST CITY HALL PARKING LOT BLK 1 LOT 26A GRAPEVINE HOUSING ADDITION BLK LOT 000302 W WORTH ST HOUSING AUTHORITY PLAT 388-139-35 LIPSCOMB & DANIEL SUBDIVISION 000400 W DALLAS RD DALLAS ROAD PARKING LOT LOTS 3R & 3R1 LIPSCOMB & DANIEL SUBDIVISION BLK LOT 4A 000208 W DALLAS RD TRAIN BARN W125'4 YATES & JENKINS TOWN AND COUNTRY CLEANERS ADDITION 000630 S MAIN ST RECENTLY PURCHASED BY THE BLK 14 LOT 9R CITY FOR THE CVB DOOLEY, WILLIAM SURVEY A 422 TR 60A01A, 60B, 000325 JENKINS ST JENKINS STREET PARKING LOT 60C DOOLEY, WILLIAM SURVEY 000812 S MAIN ST TRAIN TURNSTILE AND PARKING A 422 TR 65D LOT LEONARD, ARCHIBALD F SURVEY A 946 TR 37A,37A01, 000105 JENKINS ST JENKINS AND WALL PARKING LOT 38, 39, 38A 0AZCU\F0RMS\ZCU.31 a.doc TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: SCOTT WILLIAMS, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RON STOMBAUGH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ALBERT TRIPLETT, PLANNER II MEETING DATE: APRIL 10, 2007 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF THE UPCOMING REZONING OF "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT PROPERTY WEST OF BARTON STREET TO "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss the upcoming rezoning of "R-TH" Townhouse District property west of Barton Street, east of Ball Street, south of Wall Street, and north of Hudgins Street to "R-7.5" Single Family District, and take any other action necessary. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff received an application for demolition of the single family residence located at 626 South Church Street along with a concept plan submittal showing the proposed construction of a new five unit townhouse project. With this request staff has realized the need to present a proposal for rezoning the "R-TH" Townhouse District zoned property located generally west of Barton Street, north of Hudgins Street, east of Ball Street and south of Wall Street to "R-7.5" Single Family District along with an amendment to the Master Land Use Plan from residential medium density to residential low density. Staff met with Council on April 3, 2007 in a worksession to discuss the situation and were authorized to set a public hearing as soon as possible. In addition staff has initiated a historic landmark subdistrict overlay designation on the property at 626 South Church Street to preserve this important home within the Township Revitalization District area. 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A B 32Q PT 1 3Q 2118 _ w�S�G PGE - t14-1 '3A 619 sts i6le 615 "A 626 $) '01616 621 40 6 5(X 3 506 4 ul 17- P1 M — IMNA F 120 19 630 66 7 0 7 022 66 -L 220 926- 2" §27 0 8 —50 8 - 424 29 W HU_ 401 516'\ , ' b ---W-HLJDGlNS ST Gll� �5 51 301 W HUDGI SST TR 41 TR TR 1014313 213 903801 1 TR 649 TR1ON3C 315 TR 42A 1ON3 5 Cl -2WO R-TH Townhouse District Rezoning P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 10, 2007 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 10th day of April 2007, 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 Chris Coy Danette Murray B J Wilson Rob Undersander Becky St. John Mark Lowery constituting a quorum, and also present: Roy Stewart Sharron Spencer and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Albert Triplett, Jr. Susan Batte CALL TO ORDER Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Alternate Council Representative Council Member Acting Development Services Director Development Manager Planner II Administrative Secretary Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:10 p.m. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 20. "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT First for the Commission to discuss amendments to Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District. Approximately six months ago Staff conducted a survey of cities in the Metroplex to determine what percentage of townhomes were developed under standard zoning criteria and what percentage utilized planned developments. At that time it was determined that the majority of townhome development in the Metroplex has been developed under planned developments. A second survey has been conducted to determine if changes have occurred within the past six months. Discussion was held regarding the need for additional townhouse development, design criteria, setbacks, sidewalks, streets and parking. 041007wk P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 10, 2007 After discussion, Staff was directed to amend the townhouse ordinance to include: • Thirty-one (31) foot street widths curb to curb with sidewalks. (public or private) • Twenty-five (25) foot setback from sidewalk to garage door for front entry garages. • Twenty-five (25) foot setback from edge of alley to garage door for rear entry garages. • Fifteen (15) foot front yard setback from the property line. • Fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback from the property line. • Thirty (30) foot minimum width lot for rear entry garages. • Forty (40) foot minimum width lot for front entry garages. • Eighty-five (85) foot minimum depth of lot for rear entry garages. • Eighty (80) foot minimum depth of lot for front entry garages. • Three Thousand (3,000) square foot minimum lot for front entry garages. • Twenty-five hundred (2,500) square foot minimum lot for rear entry garages. • Maximum building coverage sixty (60) percent. • Staff to look into the maximum length of any cluster of townhouse units and impervious coverage. Staff will bring an amended townhouse ordinance back the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 12, DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEPTH OF LOT" AND "DEPTH OF REAR YARD" Next for the Commission to consider were the amendments to Section 12, Definitions relative to the definitions of "depth of lot" and "depth of rear yard". Staff recommended that both definitions be amended to aid in clarity and to remove the possibility of abuse relative to the "depth of rear yard" definition. 95. DEPTH OF LOT shall be defined as the mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. 96. DEPTH OF REAR YARD shall be defined as the minimum distance between the rear line of a building other than an accessory building and the rear lot line. After a brief discussion, Chris Coy made a motion to set a public hearing to amend Section 12, Definitions relative to the definitions of "Depth of Lot" and "Depth of Rear Yard". Becky St John seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St John and Lowery Nays: None 041007wk 2 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 10, 2007 DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN EVALUATING ZONE CHANGE REQUESTS Next for the Commission to discuss was the various factors to consider when evaluating zone change requests. Staff discussed the relative merits, both positive and negative, of zone change requests and factors that should be considered in reaching a decision. Such factors included: compliance with the master plan, the impact to surrounding properties, compatibility with surrounding zoning, the fiscal impact the proposed zoning may have on the City, and lastly the concept of "highest and best use." This last factor, "highest and best use" implies consideration based on the following precept: is this the best use of the property given what we know now and what we anticipate in the future and is it physically sound, fiscally responsible, and the most productive use of the property. Discussion was held, no action taken. PROPOSED REZONING OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE OWNED PROPERTY Next for the Commission to consider was the rezoning of City of Grapevine owned property. The City has purchased several properties over the years that are not currently zoned "GU" Governmental Use. Staff recommends the Commission authorize a public hearing to rezone these properties. After a brief discussion, Rob Undersander made a motion to set a public hearing to rezoned City of Grapevine owned properties to "GU" Governmental Use. Mark Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St John and Lowery Nays: None DISCUSSION OF THE UPCOMING REZONING OF "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT PROPERTY WEST OF BARTON STREET TO "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT Staff discussed the upcoming proposed rezoning of "R-TH" Townhouse District property west of Barton Street, east of Ball Street, south of Wall Street and north of Hudgins Street. City Council authorized a public hearing at their April 3, 2007 workshop. U 991*19TZIlio_\ IN 041007wk 3 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 10, 2007 With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St. John and Lowery Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, 2006. APPROVED: —C—HAIRAN ATTEST: Zoa,i,t §f RETARY- 041007wk 4