HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-19P & Z BRIEFING SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2002
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in
Special Briefing Session on this the 19th day of February, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Herb Fry
Vice Chairman
Kevin Busbee
Member
Chris Coy
Member
B J Nicholson
Member
Rob Undersander
Member
Michael Crapp
Alternate
Bill Bimmerman, Jr.
Alternate
constituting a quorum, Danette Murray absent, and the following City Staff:
H.T. (Tommy) Hardy
Michael Hampton
Scott Dyer
Suja Joseph
Pam Huntress
Director of Development Services
Planner 11
Sr. Civil Engineer
Grad. Civil Engineer
Planning Secretary
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would
conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases:
CU01 -72
ROSSI'S HOUSE OF SPIRITS
CU02 -01
CHIXMEX
CU02 -03
HUMMER
SU02 -01
CINGULAR WIRELESS
Z01 -17 &
CU01 -67
NISSAN
TR02 -01
CMPA
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to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 19t' DAY OF MARCH,
2002.
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NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint Public
Hearing with the City Council, on this the 19th day of February, 2002, in the City Council
Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members
present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Herb Fry
Vice - Chairman
Chris Coy
Member
Kevin Busbee
Member
B J Nicholson
Member
Rob Undersander
Member
Bill Bimmerman, Jr.
Alternate
Michael J. Crapp
Alternate
constituting a quorum, Danette Murray absent, and the following City Staff:
H. T. (Tommy) Hardy
Michael Hampton
Scott Dyer
Suja Joseph
Pam Huntress
Director of Development Services
Planner 11
Sr. Civil Engineer
Grad. Civil Engineer
Planning Secretary
Mayor William D. Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. and Chairman Oliver
called the Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:45 p.m.
INVOCATION
Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Rob Undersander, delivered the Invocation.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU01 -72 — ROSSI'S HOUSE OF SPIRITS
First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Conditional Use Request CU01 -72 submitted by Stefano Rossi for property located at 342
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South Main Street, Suite 100 and platted as Lot 6A, Block 2, City of Grapevine. The
applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to allow the possession, storage, retail
sale and off-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) in
conjunction with a wine consulting business.
On February 19, 2002, the applicant requested the item be withdrawn from consideration.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, Herb Fry moved, with a second by Kevin
Busbee, to approve the withdrawal of Conditional Use Request CU01-72, and the motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU02-01 - CHIXMEX
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Conditional Use Request CU02-01 submitted by Jeane Pendery for property located at
1000 International Parkway, Terminal A, Location 37, Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to allow the possession,
storage, retail sale, and on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, mixed
drinks) in conjunction with an existing restaurant (Los Amigos) at the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
Gilbert Ramsey, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions and request
favorable consideration of the request.
With no further guests to speak, one letter of approval, and no petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, Rob Undersander moved, with a second by Herb
Fry, to approve Conditional Use Request CU02-01, and the motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU02-03 - HUMMER
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Conditional Use Request CU02-03 submitted by Ronald Hamm for property located at 2501
William D. Tate Avenue and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Classic Hummer. The applicant was
requesting to amend the previously approved site plan of CU01 -27 (Ord. 2001-49) for a new
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FEBRUARY 19, 2002
and used automotive dealership, specifically to expand the site of the proposed dealership
by 5.9 acres and add a 40 foot pole sign.
Tom Durant and Ronald Hamm, the owner and applicant, were present to answer questions
and request favorable consideration of the request.
On June 19, 2001, City Council approved Conditional Use request CU01 -27 on this site
allowing for the Classic Hummer automotive dealership. Three buildings were approved on
a 7.778 acre site with that request, including a 19,952 square foot show room and sales
area for a Hummer franchise, a 15,560 square foot parts distribution facility and a 5,506
square foot fleet sales facility that was to be relocated from the existing Classic Chevrolet
dealership located at William D. Tate Avenue and State Highway 114.
With the acquisition of approximately 5.923 additional acres of land to the north of the
original site, the layout of the Classic Hummer dealership has been expanded and modified.
The Hummer dealership show room has been expanded slightly to a size of 21,721 square
feet and relocated to the northern half of the tract. The parts distribution facility maintains its
15,560 square foot size as well as its location in the rear of the development. The owner is
now proposing to keep the fleet sales at the current Classic Chevrolet location, while
relocating the pre -owned sales offices from that dealership into a 10,718 square foot
building at the Hummer site.
The originally proposed Hummer obstacle course has been removed with this request.
Additionally, a high number of existing trees have been preserved along Arlington -
Grapevine Road and the creek located in the rear of the site. Five existing trees located in
proposed open space areas are proposed to be removed and mitigated. The five trees have
a cumulative size of 93 caliper inches, and are proposed to be replaced with 31 three -inch
caliper trees throughout the site.
The applicant proposes a 40 -foot pole sign located at the southwest corner of the property
for the pre -owned sales. A monument sign for the Hummer Dealership is proposed just
north of the main entrance off of William D. Tate Avenue.
Mr. Durant explained that with the proposed construction along State Highway 114, these
changes were necessary for the continued operation of the Classic Chevrolet Dealership.
With no further guests to speak, no letters, and no petitions, the public hearing was closed.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, there was discussion regarding the pole sign,
noting a twenty foot pole sign would be consistant with the adjacent Frank Parra site.
Chris Coy moved, with a second by B J Nicholson,
CU02 -03 with the stipulation that the 40 foot pole sign
and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
to approve Conditional Use Request
be replaced with a 20 foot pole sign,
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Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, and Bimmerman
Nays: Undersander
SPECIAL USE REQUEST SU02-01 — ZONE SYSTEMS, INC.
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Special Use Request SU02-01 submitted by Zone Systems, Inc. for property located at 525
Industrial Boulevard and platted as Lot 3, Grapevine Industrial Park. The applicant was
requesting a special use permit for the installation of a 75 foot monopole communications
tower with a 11 feet six inches x 20 foot equipment shelter building measuring 10 feet six
inches in height.
In December, 2001, City Council denied without prejudice a proposal for this same 75-foot
Cingular Wireless monopole, stating that more information and analysis regarding
alternative sites in the proposed service area would be required. The applicant has
provided coverage maps for five alternative sites along with a written statement on why
each of these five sites is considered less desirable than the proposed Industrial Boulevard
site.
Peter Kavanagh, representing Cingular Wireless, was present to answer questions and
request favorable consideration of the request. Mr. Kavanaugh explained the alternate
choices of locations that Cingular Wireless had researched and the results of the various
studies conducted. He explained that representatives from Baylor Hospital had denied
Cingular's request to collocate, and Cingular had no agreement with TXU to utilize their
poles. Chris Coy questioned why two poles could not used in place of one and Bill
Bimmerman asked if the light poles at the Best Buy would equally suffice. Mr. Kavanaugh
stated that the current request was definitely preferred by Cingular Wireless.
Dr. Ed Lancaster, a Grapevine resident, spoke in support of the request stating that this
request was a good land usage.
With no further speakers, one letter of protest, one letter of support, and no petitions, the
public hearing was closed.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, there was discussion regarding the current
zoning and the future zoning of this lot and surrounding area. Mr. Oliver stated that it would
be possible for the location to be zoned commercially in the future. Mr. Fry also noted that
for the past four years the Commission has denied almost all monopoles submitted for
approval.
Vote 1. Chris Coy moved, with a second by Bill Bimmerman, to deny Special
Use Request SU02-01, and the motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Fry, Bimmerman, Coy
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Nays: Nicholson, Oliver, Busbee, and Undersander
Vote 2. Rob Undersander moved, with a second by B J Nicholson, to approve
Special Use Request SU02 -01 with the stipulation that the pole be
allowed only with the current zoning, and the motion failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Undersander, and Nicholson
Nays: Busbee, Fry, Coy, and Bimmerman
Vote 3. Kevin Busbee moved, with a second by Rob Undersander, to approve
Special Use Request SU02 -01. Mr. Busbee amended his motion to
include the stipulation that the approved pole must include at least three
collocates. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Busbee and Undersander
Nays: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Nicholson, and Bimmerman
Vote 4. B J Nicholson moved, with a second by Rob Undersander, to approve
Special Use Request SU02 -01 with the stipulation that the tower be
allowable only with the current zoning, and the motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Busbee, Nicholson, and Undersander
Nays: Fry, Coy, and Bimmerman
END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Z01 -17 & CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU01 -67 — NISSAN
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Zone Change Request Z01 -17 and Conditional Use Request CU01 -67 submitted by Nissan
for property located at 440 West State Highway 114 and platted as Lot 1R-1, Block 1 R,
Payton- Wright Addition. The applicant was requesting to rezone approximately 7.003 acres
from "HC Highway Commercial District to "CC" Community Commercial District
Regulations. The applicant was also requesting a conditional use permit for the sale and
service of used cars for a period not to exceed two years.
The State of Texas requires all new automobile dealerships to obtain a new vehicle dealer
license from the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission. This process usually takes one year to
complete, providing there are no appeals involved. In the event of an appeal, the process
could take up to two years to complete. The applicant is proposing to utilize the site for the
sales and service of used cars until a new vehicle dealer license is obtained. The request to
rezone the site to "CC ", Community Commercial District is to accommodate the request for
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used car sales since the sales of used cars is not an allowed use in the Highway
Commercial District. The Conditional Use Permit will have a maximum time limit of two
years during which time the applicant will be going through the application process with the
Texas Motor Vehicle Commission. The conditional use permit will expire either at the time
the applicant receives the new vehicle dealer license or at the end of two years, whichever
is first.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the January 15, 2002 public hearing, voted to
table the above referenced case to the February 19, 2002 public hearing to give the
applicant an opportunity to address site issues regarding screening, lighting, noise, and
landscaping. The applicant requested an extension, asking that the case be tabled until the
April 16, 2002 public hearing.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, Chris Coy moved, with a second by BJ
Nicholson, to table Zone Change Request Z01 -17 and Conditional Use Request CU01 -67
until April 16, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting, and the motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Nicholson, Busbee, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
Next for the Commission to consider was the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat of
Lot 1, Block 1, Classic Hummer submitted by Ronald Hamm for property located at 2501
William D. Tate Avenue, east of State Highway 121 and west of Stone Myers Parkway on
the north side of Prospect Parkway. The applicant was requesting to preliminary platting
13.701 acres for the purpose of re- platting site for the development of the Hummer
Dealership. The property is zoned "CC" Community Commercial District and is owned by
Thomas R. and Susan R. Durant.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Bill
Bimmerman, to approve the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Classic Hummer, and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CLASSIC HUMMER
Next for the Commission to consider was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat
Application of Lot 1, Block 1, Classic Hummer submitted by Ronald Hamm for property
located at 2501 William D. Tate Avenue, east of State Highway 121 and west of Stone
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Myers Parkway on the north side of Prospect Parkway. The applicant was requesting to final
platting 13.701 acres for the purpose of re- platting site for the development of the Hummer
Dealership. The property is zoned "CC" Community Commercial District and is owned by
Thomas R. and Susan R. Durant.
In the Commission's Deliberation Session, Chis Coy moved, with a second by Bill
Bimmerman, to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block
1, Classic Hummer, and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION TR02 -01 — CMPA
Next for the Commission to consider was Tree Removal Application TR02 -01 submitted by
CMPA, Inc. for property located at 1450 Hughes Road and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, CMPA
Office. The applicant was requesting a tree removal permit to remove some existing trees.
A site plan for the CMPA Office Phase 11 development was approved administratively on
November 9, 2001. At that time, the applicant showed six existing trees with a cumulative
total of approximately 68 caliper inches in the rear of the property that were to be preserved.
However, the construction on the site involves relocating an existing detention pond near
the proposed building footprint to the far north side of the tract. A large amount of fill dirt is
necessary to fill in the old detention pond and ensure proper drainage to the new one.
Consequently, the applicant is requesting to remove the existing trees that are affected by
this construction and replace them with 21 trees, including 18 Red Oaks and three Callery
Pears, planted throughout both phases of the CMPA project. As shown, the total sizes of
the 21 mitigating trees will be 68 caliper inches.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to
approve Tree Removal Application TR02 -01, and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of
the January 15, 2002 regular meeting.
Bill Bimmerman, moved, with a second by Herb Fry, to approve the Planning and Zoning
Commission Minutes of January 15, 2002. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, B J Nicholson moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Busbee, Nicholson, Undersander, and Bimmerman
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 19" DAY OF MARCH, 2002.
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