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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-27AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR - CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS CALL TO ORDER III. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations relative to temporary seasonal outside display, sales, and food service, and take any necessary action. B. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 60 Sign Standards, relative to monument signs or ground signs that replace existing pole signs, and take any necessary action. C. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District, relative to establishing a minimum floor area ratio, and take any necessary action. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Presentation by the Director Parks and Recreation, Doug Evans relative to the City's Park Master Plan and Trail System. B. Presentation by the City of Grapevine's Economic Development Specialist, Dan Truex relative to the City's 2003 Economic Summary. 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 23RD DAY OF APRIL 2004 AT 5:00 P.M. O:/zcu/ Agnwk042704 MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: H. T. HARDY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RON STOMBAUGH, PLANNER 11 U6'k?7_ MEETING DATE: APRIL 27, 2004 SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 42, SUPPLEMENTARY DIS REGULATIONS; SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 40, "MXU" MIXED USE DISTRICT �kyiimmul7_Igpol � Staff recommends the amendments to Section Standards; and Section necessary. BE Planning and Zoning Commission consider the following 42, Supplementary District Regulations; Section 60, Sign 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District, and take any other action BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations During the spring and fall and occasionally during the summer months Staff receives a number of requests from businesses wanting to do some type of outside display including the sale of merchandise and even the sale of food items. These requests have been denied since there is no provision for this type of activity within the zoning ordinance except for non-profit organizations and businesses located within the "CBD" Central Business District. This amendment will allow, at the discretion of the Director of Development Services, the temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise, including food service and sales for a period not to exceed seven days during any three month/calendar quarter. A Temporary Use Permit will be required that will be administered through the Development Services Department. Section 60, Sign Standards Currently, any request for a pole sign requires a conditional use permit that must be approved by the City Council. Any amendment or change to a previously approved conditional use permit can only be considered and approved by the City Council or in minor instances, the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC). In situations in which a business owner desires to replace a pole sign approved though the conditional use process with a monument sign or ground sign, a revision is required that can only be approved by the City Council or the Site Plan Review Committee. In most circumstances, elimination of existing pole signs should be encouraged however, the fee associated with a conditional use permit may provide a disincentive to replace the sign. In addition the time delay from application to approval can take up to seven weeks for 0:\Ord\042704drafts\workshop.memo April 21, 2004 (3:40PM) conditional use request that go to the City Council. Staff recommends that in situations where a business owner wants to replace an existing pole sign approved as part of a conditional use permit with a monument sign or ground sign, the Director of Development Services may administratively approve the request. Naturally, the proposed monument sign or ground sign will meet all requirements of the ordinance. Section 40 "MXU" Mixed Use District The Mixed Use District guidelines were developed over a period of months with several workshops with both the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. When approved in July, 2003 it was generally recognized that this was still a working document that on occasion may need to be revised. Inadvertently a mistake was made relative to establishing a density or Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for projects seeking this zoning category. What was originally written in the ordinance was a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5. Given the minimum heights established for various uses within the district and minimum lot sizes, this should have been expressed as a minimum floor area ratio rather than a maximum. trs 0:\Ord\042704d rafts\workshop. memo April 21, 2004 (3:40PM) DRAFT COPY 04-27-04 Section 42. Supplementary District Regulations A. TEMPORARY USES: 1. The following uses, which are classified as temporary uses, may be permitted by the City Council in any district not to exceed a period of thirty (30) days except for (g) which shall be issued for a period of one year or less, subject to compliance with all other applicable City Ordinances: (a) Carnivals (b) Circus (c) Fairgrounds (d) Religious assemblies (e) Sports events (f) Political rallies (g) Concrete mixing or batching plant used temporarily by contractors during the construction of buildings or public improvements, and in such cases, the period of time for which the use is granted may be for a period of time provided in the contract for completion of such buildings or public improvement, providing such temporary use is renewed annually. (h) Armed forces displays (i) Educational displays Q) Temporary sales of merchandise by nonprofit organizations. (k) Temporary shelter for the homeless occupied by more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage during periods of severe weather conditions as determined by the Grapevine Office of Emergency Management in all residential districts. 2. A temporary use shall not be permitted nearer than two hundred fifty (250) feet to a residentially zoned district except for (g) which shall not be located closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to a developed residentially zoned district. 042004 1 Section 42 0:\0rd\042704drafts\Sec42.drf DRAFT COPY 04-27-04 3. Use of a parcel of property for any of,the above listed uses at any time on any day shall constitute a day's use. Use of a parcel of property for any of the above listed uses for more than thirty (30) days except for concrete mixing or batching plants, during any one year shall constitute a permanent use and such parcel or property shall automatically again be subject to the district regulation of the zoning district in which such parcel of property is located. 4. Permission may be granted for a period not to exceed seven (7) days by the City Manager as a special privilege to civic organizations and other nonprofit organizations to allow temporary uses (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (h), (i), and (j) which shall not be located closer than sixty (60) feet to a residentially zoned district. 5. Permission may be granted for a period not to exceed forty (40) days by the Director of Development Services DireratoF of Gammunity DeyelepFfl, to allow Christmas tree sales lots in all non-residential zoning district. 6. A building, electrical and/or plumbing permit, where determined applicable by the Director of Community Development, for any temporary use approved under this Section 42 shall be obtained from the Building Inspection Department prior to commencement of such use. Section 60 and all other provisions of this Ordinance determined to be applicable by the Director of Development Services DiFeGtor of Community Develop shall be complied with prior to the commencement of any approved temporary use. 7. Temporary concrete mixing or batching plants for use during the construction of buildings or public improvements for thirty (30) days or less may be approved by the Director of Development Services 8. Temoorarv/seasonal outside disolay. sales, and food service in an nonresidential zoning district as an accessory use to an approved permitted, conditional, or special use may be approved by the Director of Development Services for a period not to exceed seven (7) days per three months/calandar quarter. B. SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance the storage, possession, sale, serving, or consumption of alcoholic beverages, except for the consumption of the occupants or owners of the premises and their guests at no charge, when permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, shall 042004 2 Section 42 0:\Ord\042704drafts\Sec42.drf DRAFT COPY 04-27-04 (4) Maximum Sign Cabinet Dimensions and Maximum Gross Surface Area. The maximum gross surface of the sign cabinet shall be one hundred eight (108) square feet with a maximum cabinet width of twelve (12) feet, a maximum cabinet height of twelve (12) feet and a maximum cabinet depth of fourteen (14) inches. (5) Sign Face. Flat, clear acrylic sheet, or other material approved by the Director of Development Services; all copy and background sprayed on second surface with acrylic colors. Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of the sign face may have changeable copy. Neon tubing on solid background. (6) Changeable Copy. Thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of the sign face may have changeable copy. All explanatory text related to the changeable copy shall be calculated as a part of the thirty (30) percent gross surface area. (7) Sign Finish. Degrease, prime, and finish coat all exposed metal surfaces as required. (8) Sign Support Color. Painted surfaces are to match architecturally with the main structure on the lot. (9) External Illumination. Neon tubing on a solid background is allowed. (10) Internal Illumination. Internal illumination provided by fluorescent lamps spaced no further than twelve (12) inches on center. (11) Overall Sign Height. All signs to be twenty (20) feet in height. (12) Pole Sign Conditional Uses. The following Conditional Uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a Conditional Use Permit is issued: 042004 0:\0rd\042704drafts\Sec60.drf a. All pole signs erected after April 17, 2001 will be permitted upon approval of a conditional use permit. 9 Section 60 04-27-04 b. A sign face with changeable copy exceeding thirty (30) percent of the gross surface area of the sign face. 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. 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 or ground 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. f. 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. 042004 0:\0rd\042704drafts\Sec60.drf Section 60 3 DRAFT COPY 04-27-04 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. 2. Minimum Maximum Density/FAR — The gross minimum maximum 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 2. 1 Bedroom - 750 square feet 3. 2 Bedroom - 900 square feet 4. 3 Bedroom - 1,000 square feet 4 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*. 042004 6 Section 40 0:\0rd\042704drafts\Sec40.drf P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 27, 2004 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 27th day of April, 2004, 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 Paul Jennings constituting a quorum, and also present: Roy Stewart and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Doug Evans Dan Truex Ron Stombaugh Pamela Huntress CALL TO ORDER Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate Alternate Council Representative Building Official Director of Parks & Recreation Economic Development Specialist Planner II Planning Secretary Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION Wk042704 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 27, 2004 First for the Commission to consider was a presentation by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Doug Evans relative to the City of Grapevine's Master Park and Trail System Plan. Mr. Evans described and discussed the South Trail system noting that it is seven miles long within the City and with neighboring connections runs approximately eleven miles long. Mr. Evans stated that construction had already begun and will be complete about November 2004. Next Mr. Evans discussed the northern trail stating it is now 90% complete. This trail begins near Kimball, runs along the lake, utilizes Dove extension, and goes out to Gaylord Texan Hotel. Mr. Evans stated it is a future goal to extend this trail system to connect with the Mills Run Trail. Finally, Mr. Evans briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the present "Feasibility Study" being conducted at the Corp of Engineers' request. This study is examining approximately 770 acres of land and discussing various ways this land can be utilized to generate revenue. Public meetings will be held on June 21 and June 22 and will discuss the present conceptual ideas. No action was taken. PRESENTATION BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Next for the Commission to consider was a presentation by Economic Development Specialist, Dan Truex relative to the City of Grapevine's 2003 Economic Summary. Mr. Truex gave a brief overview of the role of the Economic Development Specialist and how he supports the development community within Grapevine. Mr. Truex briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the fundamental ways of tracking trends in development to assist in marketing as well as influencing future development in the City. Mr. Truex informed the Board that the number one advantage in bringing new industrial business into Grapevine has been the use of the Triple Freeport Tax Exemption. It was also stated that location and low taxes are our greatest tools against the competition. Mr. Truex discussed our current population and compared increasing "daytime" population as a very positive trend for the economy. He noted many promising trends for Grapevine including the rise in retail figures, rise in opening of new small businesses, and $35 million in permit value for Commercial and $37 million in permit value for industrial development in 2003. Mr. Truex also informed the Commission that it is conservatively estimated that Grapevine will see approximately 19.7 million tourists in 2004 with the majority of that number generated from the northeast quadrant of the City. Wk042704 2 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 27, 2004 No action was taken. AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 42 SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS Next for the Commission to consider were Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section 42, Supplementary District relative to temporary seasonal outside display, sales, and food service. Staff often receives requests from businesses wanting to do some type of outside display including the sale of merchandise and even the sale of food items. These requests have been denied since there is no provision for this type of activity within the zoning ordinance except for non-profit organizations and businesses located within the "CBD" Central Business District. This amendment would allow, at the discretion of the Director of Development Services, the temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise, including food service and sales for a period not to exceed seven days during any three month/calendar quarter. A Temporary Use Permit would be required that would be administered through the Development Services Department. A discussion followed regarding the proposed changes. Mr. Oliver suggested that administrative control of outside display could place an unnecessary burden upon the Director of Development Services and the conditional use process might be a better solution. Mr. Stombaugh suggested consideration of use of the Special Use permit process which is easily implemented throughout all zoning districts. In addition, Mr. Oliver noted that if a Conditional Use permit would be required for such display, then specific stipulations could be added to any Ordinance in order to grant exclusive permission with each applicant. Additional discussion followed regarding allowing a Temporary Permit for those businesses either unable or unwilling to commit to the additional time and money required with any Conditional Use or Special Use process. Mr. Stewart noted that in many cases the limit of seven days for outside display would not be an adequate time frame in which businesses could actually benefit from this display. As a possible solution, B J Wilson suggested the 7 -day allowance be increased to coincide with the 14 -day allowance for a banner display. Larry Oliver agreed with a 14 -day allowance for a temporary permit for outside display, as did the Committee. The Committee then decided to explore allowing businesses the choice of a 14 -day display which would be applied administratively, or the more permanent choice of obtaining a special use or conditional use permit. The permit could be granted to be used specifically for each business as opposed to remaining with the land. The Committee suggested the basic criteria, such as clearance for sidewalks, required Wk042704 3 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 27, 2004 off-street parking, etc. be fully discussed and included within the proposed amendment to Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations. Finally, Mr. Stombaugh stated that granting; a Special Use permit, a Conditional Use permit, or approval at a Committee level; could all present legal issues and would need to be discussed with the City's legal counsel prior to any resolution. No action was taken. AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS Next for the Commission to discuss was Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 60, Sign Standards relative to monument signs or ground signs that replace existing pole signs. Mr. Stombaugh suggested to the Committee that many times businesses propose replacement of a pole sign with a conforming monument sign. While this is a desired replacement it is not altogether encouraged with the standard submittal and permit process. Mr. Stombaugh stated that the proposed changes would allow administrative approval and hence encourage replacement from pole to monument signage. The Committee agreed with the proposed amendment but chose to delete the ground sign portion, allowing only monument signs to replace pole signs without requiring a revised Conditional Use permit. Chris Coy moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to set a public hearing for the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section 60, Sign Standards relative to monument signs and their regulations with the deletion of ground sign verbage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Nays: None AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 40, "MXU" MIXED USE DISTRICT Next for the Commission to consider were the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 40, Mixed Use District relative to establishing a minimum floor area ratio, and take any necessary action. Mr. Stombaugh stated that there had been an oversight in wording of "MXU" Mixed Use District and the minimum floor area ratio figure was obviously incorrect. Wk042704 4 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 27, 2004 Danette Murray, with a second by Becky St. John, to set a public hearing for the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District relative to establishing a corrected minimum floor area ratio. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Nays: None ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2004. CHAIRMAN ATTEST: CRETA Wk042704 5