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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-12AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE FIRST TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR - CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 1. CALL TO ORDER II. NEW BUSINESS A. Hugo Gardea, Historic Preservation Officer, will give a presentation regarding the Historic Preservation process within the City. B. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an amendment to Section 52, Tree Preservation, relative to tree pruning restrictions and take any action necessary. C. Planning and Zoning Commission to review the effectiveness of the provisional lighting standards outlined in Section 55.A.5 and take any necessary action. D. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss amendments to Section 13, "R-20" Single Family District, Section 14, "R-12.5" Single Family District, Section 15, "R-7.5" Single Family District, Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero -Lot -Line District, Section 17, "R-3.5" Two -Family District, Section 18, "R-3.75" Three and Four -Family District, and Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District, relative to establishing limits on the frequency, time and location of storage containers used in relation to curbside storage services, moving services and other such services, and take any action necessary. E. Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an amendment to Section 26, "HC" Highway Commercial District, relative to allowing for automotive state safety inspections facilities with a conditional use permit and take any action necessary. 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. O:/zcu/ Agnwk0212.02 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 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2002 AT 1:00 P.M. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES O:/zcu/ Agnwk0212.02 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION* Sec. 1. Title. This ordinance shall be cited as the "Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance." Sec. 2. Purpose. The city council hereby declares that as a matter of public policy, the protection, preservation and enhancement of districts and landmarks of architectural, archaeological, cultural and historic importance is necessary to promote the economic, cul- tural, educational and general welfare of the citizens of Grape- vine. The unique identity of the City of Grapevine and the history of the area prior to its founding, which produced significant historic, architectural, archaeological and cultural resources, requires this ordinance to: (a) Protect and enhance the districts and landmarks which represent distinctive elements of Grapevine's historic, architectural and cultural heritage; (b) Foster civic pride in accomplishments of the past; (c) Protect and enhance Grapevine's attractiveness to visi- tors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; (d) Insure the orderly, efficient and appropriate growth and development of Grapevine; (e) Promote economic stability and prosperity of the commu- nity by encouraging the most appropriate use of such significant property in Grapevine; and (f) Stabilize and improve property values. *Editor's note—Ord. No. 91-73, §§ 1-13, adopted Oct. 15, 1991, has been included herein as Appendix G at the direction of the city. Cross reference—Historic landmark, App. D, § 39. Supp. No. 76 2401 9 § 3 GRAPEVINE CODE Sec_. 3. Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission; Cre- ation, duties, responsibilities, powers. (a) There hereby is created a historic preservation commission (the "commission") composed of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members, to be appointed by the city council. All commission members shall have a demonstrated outstanding interest in the historic traditions of the city and experience in the preservation of the historic character of Grapevine. The city council shall endeavor, to the extent reasonably available, to appoint members from the following categories: Architect, planner or design professional Historian Licensed real estate broker/appraiser Attorney at law Owner of or resident or tenant in a landmark property or property in a historic district Member of the Grapevine Historical Society Archaeologist or from a related discipline, or Other specific background as desired. (b) A member of the planning and zoning commission shall be appointed by the mayor to serve as a nonvoting liaison to the historic preservation commission. (c) Commission members shall serve for a period of two (2) years, their terms to be staggered (four (4) members appointed one year and three (3) members appointed the next year). Initial appointments shall be four (4) for two-year terms and three (3) for one-year terms. (d) The chair and vice -chair of the commission shall be elected by and from members of the commission. (e) The director of community development, the director of the Grapevine Heritage Foundation ("foundation"), and the city at- torney shall serve as ex -officio members of the commission. Supp. No. 76 2402 I HISTORIC PRESERVATION 13 (f) The powers of the commission shall include the authority to do the following: Adopt rules and procedures Adopt identification criteria and rules for delineation of his- toric district boundaries Conduct and administer historic resource surveys Recommend designation of districts and landmarks Establish committees as needed Produce and distribute minutes of meetings Develop public outreachleducation/awareness programs Approve/disapprove certificates of appropriateness Provide design and other reasonable forms of advice to owners and tenants of historic properties in the certificate of appropriateness review process, coordinated with such efforts provided by the foundation Recommend acquisition of endangered historic resources to the city council when necessary Recommend acceptance of donations of preservation ease- ments Submit an annual report to city council and the mayor on the status of preservation in the community and the work of the commission Proposed tax or other financial incentives to encourage pres- ervation of historic resources Prepare and promote design guidelines for landmarks/districts (g) The commission shall meet at least monthly, or more frequently if so required, to conduct business. The director of community development may, when necessary and with adequate notice, call special meetings of the commission. All meetings will be held in conformance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-17. Supp. No. 76 2403 § 3 GRAPEVINE CODE (h) A quorum shall consist of four (4) commission members. A positive vote of a majority of the quorum shall be required to take any official action. (Ord. No. 97-80, § 1, 8-4-97) Sec. 4. Support staff and historic preservation officer. (a) The director of community development shall administer this ordinance and the permitting and zoning functions thereof contained in this and other applicable ordinances. (b) The executive director of the foundation shall serve as historic preservation officer, coordinating the commission's and city's preservation activities with the county, the state and federal agencies as appropriate and advising the commission on relevant issues. Sec. 5. Designation of landmarks and historic districts. (a) The city council may designate sites, buildings, structures, landscapes and objects as landmarks and areas as historic districts, and the public rights-of-way in and surrounding them, by adopting zoning overlay subdistricts designated as "H" on the city's official zoning maps pursuant to procedures incorporated into the city's basic zoning ordinance by the city council. (b) A historic overlay subdistrict may be established to pre- serve landmarks and areas of exemplary architectural, archaeo- logical, cultural or historic value provided the property(ies) have one or more of the following characteristics: Significance in history, architecture, archaeology or culture Association with certain events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, state or national history Association with the lives of significant persons in our past Embodying the distinctive characteristics of an architectural or engineering type, period or method of construction Represents the work of a master designer, builder or craftsman Supp. No. 76 2404 HISTORIC PRESERVATION` § 6 Represents an established and familiar visual feature of the community Has archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data affecting theories of historic or prehistoric interest. (c) Design guidelines and other appropriate regulations con- cerning the exterior and site development or redevelopment of a historic overlay district, shall be adopted as part of the overlay subdistrict ordinance by the city council. (d) Property owners of a proposed historic overlay subdistrict designation shall be notified prior to the commission's hearing on designation. Testimony and documentary evidence may be pre- sented, which will become part of the public record, to comment on the historic, architectural or cultural importance of the pro- posed historic property. (e) Upon receipt of written recommendation of the commis- sion, the proposal shall be submitted to the planning and zoning commission for its review, public hearing and recommendation to the city council for adoption, as provided in the city's general zoning ordinance, Sec. 67, B. Changes and Amendments. (f) Upon designation of a property or properties as a landmark or historic district by the city council, the designation shall be recorded by legal description on the city's official zoning maps, in nt County, the recor s of real property of Tarraand with t e tax appraisal office. Sec. 6. Ordinary maintenance. Nothing in this ordinance should be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature of a property designated as a landmark or within a historic overlay district. Ordinary maintenance shall be defined as any work that does not constitute a change in design, material, color or outward appearance, and include in-kind replacement or repair. The director of community development shall be the officer in charge of making the decisions as to what is "ordinary maintenance." Supp. No. 76 2404.1 § 7 GRAPEVINE CODE Sec. 7. Certificates of appropriateness. The commission shall follow the United States Secretary of the Interior's formal written Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings in its consideration of all applications for certificates of appropriateness. These Standards shall be made available to owners and tenants of property designated as his- toric. (a) A person shall not alter a property designated as historic or property within a historic district, or any portion of the exterior of a structure on the site, or designated adjacent right-of-way, or place, construct, maintain, expand or remove any structure on the site without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness (CA) in accordance with this ordinance. A CA shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any building permit, although the CA review and building permit and other required permit review processes may be conducted simultaneously. A CA may also be required for work not otherwise requiring a building permit. The CA shall be required in addition to, and not in lieu of, any required building permit. (b) Prior to commencement of any work, the owner shall file an application for a certificate of appropriateness with the director of community development. The application shall contain: Name, address and telephone number of applicant, and address of affected property if different Detailed description of proposed work Current photographs of property (historic photos are also helpful) Drawings of proposed changes or new construction, and samples of materials, when appropriate Other information deemed necessary by city staff for clarification of the project (c) The commission shall deny, approve, or approve with conditions any CA application within thirty (30) days of receipt of a completed application, determining whether the proposed work is consistent with the regulations Supp. No. 76 2404.2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION § g contained in this ordinance, in all applicable ordinances, and in the zoning ordinance designating the historic landmark. Upon posted notice, and notification by regu- lar mail at least five (5) days in advance to the immedi- ately adjacent property owners as that ownership ap- pears on the last approved tax roll, the commission shall conduct a public hearing on the application, at which time an opportunity is provided for proponents and opponents of the application to present their views. (d) All decisions of the commission shall be in writing, stating its approval or the specific reasons for denying or modi- fying any applications. A copy of the certificate shall be sent to the applicant (by registered mail) and a copy filed with the director of community development. (Ord. No. 97-80, § 2, 8-4-97) Sec. 8. Minor exterior alterations. (a) If the city staff determines that the applicant is seeking a certificate of appropriateness to authorize only minor exterior alterations, as defined in this section, the staff shall review the application to determine whether the proposed work complies with the regulations contained in this section and all applicable historic overlay district designation ordinances and approve or deny the application within five (5) working days of its receipt. (b) Any interested person may appeal the staffs decision by submitting to the staff a written request for appeal within thirty (30) days of the staffs decision. The written request for appeal starts the standard certificate of appropriateness review proce- dure by the historic preservation commission. (c) Minor exterior alteration is the installation of or alterna- tion to awnings, fences, gutters and downspouts; incandescent lighting fixtures; landscaping and hardscapingcomprising less than twenty-five (25) percent of the front or side yard; restoration of original architectural features that constitute a change from existing conditions; painting of wood or other appropriate ele- ments that constitutes a change in color from existing color; and additions and changes not visible from any street to the rear of the main structure or to an accessory structure. Supp. No. 76 2404.3 § 9 GRAPEVINE CODE Sec. 9. Demolition permits and economic hardship. (a) A demolition permit for a structure within a historic zoning overlay district or an individual landmark shall not be issued by the director of community development until review and issuance of a completed certificate of appropriateness application by the commission. The director of the committee shall not forward the application to the commission until it is complete; the following information must be supplied by the applicant before the appli- cation is considered complete: Information describing the condition of the structure Estimated cost of restoration or repair Demonstration that the adaptive use or restoration of the structure has been seriously considered Any available historic records of the building (drawings, pho- tographs) Architectural drawings for any proposed new construction which is intended to replace the historic structure Any conditions proposed to be voluntarily placed on new development that would mitigate the loss of the landmark structure Any other information that the staff finds appropriate for the commission to render a decision on the application (b) The commission shall hold a public meeting on the appli- cation within thirty (30) days of receipt of the completed applica- tion. A copy of the decision shall be forwarded to the director of community development and to the applicant within ten (10) days of the public meeting. (c) An applicant whose demolition CA has been denied may apply for hardship relief. In order to prove the existence of hardship, the applicant shall have the burden to establish that: The property is incapable of earning a reasonable return on the owner's investment The property cannot be adapted for another use that can result in a reasonable return Supp. No. 76 2404.4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION § 10 No potential purchaser of the property with a reasonable offer who intends to preserve it can be identified (d) The commission shall hold a public meeting on the hard- ship application at least sixty (60) days following the original date of application for the demolition permit, at which time proponents and Opponents of the application may present their views. The commission may seek expert assistance in the field(s) of real estate development, appraisal, financing and other related disci- plines to review the hardship application. (e) The applicant shall consult in good faith with the commis- sion, interested local groups and individuals in a diligent effort to investigate alternatives that will result in preservation of the property. (f) All decisions of the commission shall be in writing. Copies shall be sent to the applicant and a copy filed with the city secretary. Sec. 10. Status quo retained during pendency of zoning case. (a) The procedure for adopting an ordinance to establish or amend a historic overlay subdistrict may be initiated by the city council, the planning and zoning commission, the historic pres- ervation commission, or by the owner(s) of property within the area of request. Upon initiation of the procedure, no application may be accepted for a permit to place, construct, alter, demolish or remove any structure on the property until the earliest of the following dates: (1) If the proposed zoning change is approved, the effective date of the ordinance implementing the change. (2) If the proposed zoning change is denied, the day after the city council makes its final decision regarding the change. (3) The 90th day after the filing dates of a written request for hardship relief, if any, made in accordance with section 9. (b) For purposes of this section, the procedure is considered to be initiated immediately when the city council or planning and zoning commission or historic preservation commission votes to Supp. No. 76 2404.5 § 1p GRAPEVINE CODE authorize the filing of a zoning case, or in the case of owner(s) initiation, when the application is filed with the historic preser- vation commission. Sec. 11. Enforcement. All work performed pursuant to a CA issued under this ordinance shall conform to all its requirements. It shall be the duty of the director of the community development to inspect periodically to assure such compliance. Sec. 12. Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Sec. 13. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission relating to hardship or issuance of certification of appropriateness, may within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the written decision, file a written application with the city council through the office of the city secretary for review of the decision. The city council shall hold public hearings to consider the appeal. A decision of the city council is final and not appealable. Supp. No. 76 2404.6 MEMORANDUM CITY OF GRAPEVINE TX TO: TOMMY HARDY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR FROM: DOUG EVANS, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2002 SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 52.K.1 After careful review and study of the above referenced ordinance, I am recommending that it be amended to the following. The new verbiage is underlined. Section 52 K. Tree pruning restrictions. General: No protected tree shall be pruned in a manner that significantly disfigures the tree or in a manner that would reasonably lead to the death of the tree. Required pruning: The owners of all trees adjacent to public right-of-way shall be required to maintain a minimum clearance of fourteen teR feet above the traveled pavement or r., 4 of a public street and eight feet above any sidewalk or pedestrian access route. Said owners shall also remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs that constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The city shall also have the right to prune trees overhanging within public right-of-way which interfere with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light or interfere with visibility of any traffic control device or sign or as necessary to preserve the public safety. The justification for this amendment is that it is standard practice to trim trees in the public right-of-ways at least fourteen feet off the pavement to allow for school buses, trash trucks, moving vans, and similar vehicles to travel the streets without causing damage to vehicles or injury to trees. The clearance for sidewalks or accessible routes is the minimum height required by State Transportation Standards. This city has been constructing its trail system using this guideline for many years. It is my desire to amend this ordinance and begin a public information campaign to educate the public about these minimum clearance heights. Please advise me of the progress of this amendment as it moves forward. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. DRAFT 02/08/02 SECTION 52 - TREE PRESERVATION J. TREE PROTECTION. -During any construction or land development, the developer shall dearly mark all Protected Trees to be maintained and may be required to erect and maintain protective barriers around all such trees or groups of trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of equipment or the storage of equipment, materials, and debris or fill to be placed within the drip line of any Protected Tree. During the construction stage of development, the developer shall not allow the cleaning of equipment or material under the canopy of any Protected Tree or trees to remain. Neither shall the developer allow the disposal of any waste material such as, but not limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar, etc., under the canopy of any Protected Tree or Trees. No attachment or wires of any kind, other than those of a protective nature, shall be attached to any Protected Tree. K. TREE PRUNING RESTRICTIONS GENERAL: No Protected Tree shall be pruned in a manner that significantly disfigures the tree or in a manner that would reasonably lead to the death of the tree. 1. ALLOWED PRUNING: The City may approve pruning of a Protected Tree in cases where Protected Trees must be strategically pruned to allow construction or demolition of a structure. All pruning of Protected Trees by franchise utility companies to ensure the safe operation of utility services shall be allowed. When allowed, all pruning shall be by approved by arboricultural techniques. This section is not intended to require a tree permit for reasonable pruning performed or contracted to be performed by the owner of the tree when unrelated to construction activity. 2. REQUIRED PRUNING: The owners of all trees adjacent to public right-of- way shall be required to maintain a minimum clearance of tenfourteen (14) feet (44)4 above the traveled pavement er-sE+r13 of a public street and e' ht (8) feet above any sidewalk or pedestrian access route. Said owners shall also remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs that constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The City shall also have the right to prune trees overhanging within public right-of-way which interfere with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light or interfere with visibility of any traffic control device or sign or as necessary to preserve the public safety. 021500 8 Section 52 N MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 16 FROM: H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CINDY JACKSON, AICP, PLANNER 11 MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2002 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF LIGHTING STANDARDS, SECTION 55.A.5 Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission review the effectiveness of the lighting standards outlined in Section 55.A.5 and take any necessary action. On April 17, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council approved provisional lighting standards to be applied to new applications for conditional use permits received between the dates of 04/17/01 and 04/17/02. Since that time, all new conditional use permit applications have had to submit a photometric study of the site illustrating compliance with the new ordinance. Some of the applications that have had to meet the new lighting standards in the past year include CU01-22, Kings Smokehouse; CU01-27, Classic Hummer; CU01-46, CVS Pharmacy; CU01-68, Baylor Professional Office Park and CU01-71, Wal-Mart Supercenter. Additionally, site plan applications that have been approved administratively have complied with the new lighting standards. With the April 17, 2002 deadline approaching, the effectiveness of the provisional lighting standards in achieving the stated purpose of preventing glare on public roadways, protecting the privacy of residents and reducing atmospheric light pollution should be reviewed. /cj wk.lightinglighting February 7, 2002 (5:OOPM) , Section 55. Performance Standards 5. LIGHTING: - The purpose of this section is to regulate the placement, orientation, distribution patterns and fixture types of outdoor lighting. The intent of this section is to encourage lighting that provides safety, utility and security; also to prevent glare on public roadways, protect the privacy of residents and reduce atmospheric light pollution. The standards outlined in this section will be applied only to new applications for conditional use permits between the dates of 04/17/01 to 04/17/02. These lighting regulations except for paragraphs (1.)(b.) and (1)(c.) do not pertain to any exterior lighting allowed by electric permit issued prior to 04/17/01. Lighting for City or School District sports facilities and athletic fields, lighting located in a city right-of-way, facilities in areas zoned RA, Recreational/Amusement, emergency lighting, temporary construction lighting, Christmas lighting and those temporary uses permitted in Section 42 are exempted from these lighting provisions. All properties that are within the area bounded by Bethel Road, Bass Pro Boulevard and State Highway 26 on the south; Fairway Drive on the west; and the city limits line on the north and east are exempt from the lighting regulations in Section 5. In the case of uses allowed by a Conditional Use Permit, the appropriateness of the lighting shall be reviewed and approved as part of the approval of the Conditional Use Permit. 041701 a. Light fixtures excluding accent lighting of architectural building features and lighting of public art or public monuments shall be mounted no higher than the highest point of the primary structure on the property. In no case shall light poles be greater than 30 feet in height. b. All lighting excluding accent lighting of architectural building features, landscape architectural features, trees and lighting of public art, flagpoles and/or flags as allowed in Section 60. and public monuments shall comply with the following guidelines: (1.) All lighting sources greater than 60 watts shall be provided with full -cutoff shielding with opaque tops and reflectors to: (a.)Eliminate all direct upward illumination with the exceptions indicated in section 5.e. below. (b.)Eliminate all direct visibility of the lighting element at a point 5 feet above the ground level at all subject property lines (c.)Reduce light levels at ground level of all property lines of the C Section 55 041701 subject property to the following levels based on the zoning of the adjacent properties: • Single-family - 0.2 footcandles • Multiple -family - .5 footcandles • Non-residential districts, streets - 3.0 footcandles • Industrial districts - 5.0 footcandles c. All lighting sources except "accent lighting" as it pertains to features outlined in Paragraph 5.b.shall be directed downward to limit light levels at the subject property boundaries to those stated in section 5.b.1.c. d. Illumination levels as required in Section 5.b.1.c. can be accomplished by louvers, baffles, visors or shields placed on the fixture or by fences, berms, elevation or any other method such that the required limitations indicated in Section 5.b.1.c are met. e. Accent lighting of architectural building features may be provided through string or neon lighting elements to highlight architectural features providing the light levels for adjacent properties stated in Section 5.b.1.c are not violated. Upward lighting of architectural building features, public art, public monuments and signs is allowed, providing the lighting elements are shielded as stated in Section 5.b. and light levels for subject properties are limited as stated in Section 5.b. All illuminated exterior signs shall meet the requirements of Section 5.b. f. Metering equipment - Lighting levels of outdoor lighting shall be measured in footcandles with a direct reading portable light meter with a color and cosine corrected sensor with multiple scales. The meter shall read within an accuracy of plus or minus five (5) percent. It shall have been tested and calibrated by an independent commercial photometric laboratory or the manufacturer within one (1) year of date of use as attested to by a certificate issued by such laboratory. All lighting installations shall be tested by a State of Texas licensed Professional Engineer or a Registered Master Electrician prior to final inspection by the City. Test results shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Department prior to final inspection. It shall be the property owner's responsibility to provide testing results at any time after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, if requested by the Building Official to prove that legal illumination levels are being met. g. Measurements to determine light levels shall be done with metering equipment described in Section 5.f. with a sensor mounted no more than 6 Section 55 six (6) inches above ground level in a horizontal position. Readings shall be taken only after the cell has been exposed to provide a constant reading. Measurements shall be made when the meteorological optical range is six (6) miles or greater such that measurements will not be adversely affected by atmospheric scatter. Measurements shall be made after dark with the subject property light sources off and then with them on. The difference between the two (2) readings shall be compared to the footcandle maximum ratings indicated in Section 5.b.1.c. This procedure eliminates the effects of moonlight and other ambient light. h. In addition to the above requirements, no site lighting, building lighting, vehicular lights, or combination thereof shall be designed, installed, or utilized, so as to create reflective glare that creates a hazard, reduces privacy or inhibits the enjoyment of the surrounding properties. For purposes of Section 55, 5. subject property shall be the property under study or investigation pursuant to the requirements of Section 55.5. 6. LIQUID OR SOLID WASTE: No discharge at any point into any public sewer, private sewer disposal system, or stream or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the State Health Department or standard equivalent to those approved by such department, for similar uses, of any materials of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements. B. In order to determine if actual violations are involved, certain measurements shall be taken to enforce performance standards for noise and vibration. These measurements are as follows: Twenty-five (25) feet from the source of origin at the closest lot line in any district or at the closest lot line if the distance from the source of origin is less than twenty-five (25) feet. C. Qualified expert consultants may be employed for analysis if, in the opinion of the Building Official, the proposed uses may cause dangerous or objectionable emissions. Consultant reports shall be completed according to a schedule agreed upon by the Building Official. Copies of reports shall be provided to both the building official and the applicant. D. In case of alleged violations of performance standards, the Building Official shall investigate and determine whether or not a violation is established otherwise by the City. Section 55 0 MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 'n MICHAEL HAMPTON, PLANNER II MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2002 SUBJECT: CURBSIDE STORAGE AND MOVING SERVICE CONTAINERS Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss amendments to Section 13, "R-20" Single Family District, Section 14, "R-12.5" Single Family District, Section 15, "R-7.5" Single Family District, Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero -Lot -Line District, Section 17, "R-3.5" Two -Family District, Section 18, "R-3.75" Three and Four -Family District, and Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District, relative to establishing limits on the frequency, time and location of storage containers used in relation to curbside storage services, moving services and other such services, and take any action necessary. A relatively new trend in self -storage facilities and moving services involves curbside pickup and/or drop-off of various sized storage boxes and containers at a customer's residence. While a convenient and useful service, some regulation may be warranted to prevent interruption of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and a decrease in neighborhood aesthetics. During the month of December, a complaint was received by the City with regard to the placement of storage containers associated with one of these services. The items were placed in the street for a period of at least two weeks, creating a potential traffic hazard as well as an unappealing sight. The goals of the draft amendment are to prohibit placement of storage containers in public right-of-ways and to establish limits with regard to the length of time that the containers can be placed outside and the number of instances such services can be utilized in a specified period of time. These changes are proposed within the single family, two-family, three and four -family, and townhouse residential zoning districts. /mh OAZCU\wk.storboxes.doc February 7, 2002 (2:54PM) DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District Section 13. R-20 Single -Family District Regulations PURPOSE: The R-20 Single -Family District is established to provide for areas requiring minimum lot sizes of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in order to promote low population densities and establish or maintain a rural character within the subdivision. This district is appropriate for those areas exhibiting large lot development and maintaining a rural environment, and for newly annexed territory into the City of Grapevine. USES GENERALLY: In an R-20 Single -Family district no land shall be used and no building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than as hereinafter provided. A. PERMITTED USES: The following uses shall be permitted as principal uses: 1. Single -Family detached dwellings. 2. Churches, convents, and other places of worship. 3. Parks, playgrounds and nature preserves, publicly owned. 4. Public utility uses required to service the district. 5. Agricultural uses subject to the provisions of Ordinance 75-25, Chapter 6, Section 6.2. 6. Temporary buildings when they are to be used only after construction purposes or as a field office within a subdivision only. Such temporary construction buildings shall be removed immediately upon completion or abandonment of construction and such field office shall be removed immediately upon occupancy of ninety-five (95) percent of the lots in the subdivision. 7. Model homes and model home parking lots are permitted as a temporary use in new subdivisions, provided a notice is continually posted in a prominent place in a livable area in the home and the owner signs an affidavit on a form approved by the Director of Development Services affirming compliance with all the regulations of this section. B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses to a single-family detached dwelling provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the 101700 1 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District principal single-family dwelling, except for customary home occupation. 1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use permitted in this district. 2. Servants' quarters not leased or rented to anyone other than the family of a bona fide servant, giving more than fifty (50) percent of his or her employed time at the premises to which the servants' quarters is an accessory use and in the employ of the family occupying said premises. 3. Guest quarters, cabana, pavilion, or roofed area. 4. Private swimming pools and tennis courts. 5. Accessory buildings (storage buildings, hobby shops, barns). 6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60. 7. Customary home occupation. 8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance. When any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F. and G. Accessory buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each additional foot of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures shall be measured from the top of the slab or from its bottom floor. C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a Conditional Use Permit is issued. 1. Public and non profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type excluding correctional institutions. 2. Non profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts. 101700 2 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District 3. Public and private country clubs and golf courses excluding miniature golf courses. 4. Memorial gardens and cemeteries. 5. Any off-street parking for churches, convents and other places of worship developed on property other than the platted lot of record of the principal use, provided all or a portion of the property utilized for parking is located within 300 feet of the platted lot of record. D. LIMITATION OF USES: 1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences with an R-20 Single-family district. 2. Storage of mechanical or farm equipment incidental to any permitted or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential development or use. 3. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 -foot required rear yard. 4. Subdivisions approved prior to December 4, 1984 shall be deemed to be lawful. These subdivisions shall have the same status as subdivisions authorized pursuant to this ordinance. Buildings, or structures, within those subdivisions may meet the requirements of Section 15.F., 15.G., and 15.1. of this ordinance, except no lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in area below twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. ♦ • 0. • • - • - • • • • • • • ' • • i • • - •j • • t• • • ,• • ••- • •- •• • E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the 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 101700 3 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District County. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-20 District shall not exceed two (2) dwelling units per acre of gross area. 2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. 3. Minimum Open Space: All areas not devoted to buildings, structures or off- street parking area shall be devoted to grass, trees, gardens, shrubs, or other suitable landscape material. In addition, all developments shall reserve open space in accordance with the provisions of Section 51. 4. Maximum building coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total lot area. 5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areas shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area. 6. Minimum Floor Area: The minimum square footage of a dwelling unit shall be not less than sixteen hundred (1600) square feet of floor area. G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required: 1. Depth of front yard, feet — 40 A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the area of the lot within the required front yard setback shall be a landscaped area. 2. Depth of rear yard, feet - 25 3. Width of side yard on each side, feet - 15 4. Width of lot, feet - 100, except reverse frontage lots shall be a minimum of 130 feet in width. 101700 4 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 5. Depth of lot, feet - 100 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District 6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30) feet. 7. Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot or lot of record as the case may be. s Whenever an R-20 Single family development is located adjacent to an existing multifamily district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R-3.75, R-TH) or a non-residential district, without any division such as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining uses. I. HEIGHT: The following maximum height regulations shall be observed. 1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet. 2. Height of accessory structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to exceed twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. J. OFF-STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required front yard. Off -Street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City. Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard except in the following circumstances: 1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not 101700 5 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 13 — R-20 Single Family District feasible to park said vehicle in the side or rear yard. 2. For any length of time for all or any part of three (3) consecutive days, the said vehicles may be parked in the required front yard on a paved driveway for three (3) consecutive 24-hour days, or any part of three (3) consecutive 24-hour days. For example, vehicle could be parked in front yard on Friday evening at 10:00 p.m. and all day for the next two (2) days, Saturday and Sunday, with the authorized parking time ending at 12:00 a.m. Sunday night. Parking of the vehicle in the front yard for all or any part of consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or any other combination of three (3) consecutive days, is allowed. If the vehicle parked in front yard at any time on Monday in the example, the vehicle is parked in violation of this ordinance. K. OFF-STREET LOADING: No off-street loading is required in the R-20 District for residential uses. Off-street loading for conditional uses may be required as determined by the Planning Commission. 101700 6 Section 13 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 14 — R-12.5 Single Family District developed on property other than the platted lot of record of the principal - use, provided all or a portion of the property utilized for parking is located within 300 feet of the platted lot of record. D. LIMITATION OF USES: 1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences with an R-12.5 Single Family District. 2. Storage of mechanical or farm equipment incidental to any permitted or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential development or use. 3. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 foot required rear yard. 4. Subdivisions approved prior to December 4, 1984 shall be deemed to be lawful. These subdivisions shall have the same status as subdivisions authorized pursuant to this ordinance. Buildings, or structures, within those subdivisions may meet the requirements of Section 15.F., 15.G., and 15.1. of this ordinance, except no lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in area below twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet. E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the 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. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 101700 3 Section 14 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 15 — R-7.5 Single Family District 5. Any off-street parking for churches, convents and other places of worship developed on property other than the platted lot of record of the principal use, provided all or a portion of the property utilized for parking is located within 300 feet of the platted lot of record. D. LIMITATION OF USES: 1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences within an R-7.5 Single Family District. 2. Storage of mechanical or farm equipment incidental to any permitted or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential development or use. 3. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 foot required rear yard. 4 No Storage boxes or any other containers to be picked up or dropped off by curbside self -storage services, moving services and other similar services shall be placed within a public right-of-way. Storage containers to be picked up or dropped off by such services shall be visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent` property for a period not exceeding seventh/ two (72) consecutive hours, and not more than two (2) instances during any thi (30) day period. E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the 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. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-7.5 District shall not exceed four (4) dwelling units per acre of gross area. 2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of seventy- five hundred (7,500) square feet. 101700 3 Section 15 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 16 — R-5.0 Zero -Lot -Line District 1 • • . • - • • - • . 1 • • 1 ' t • - • • • • • • • • • • •i curbside - •C•. services, l • 1• , id •Athan services shall e placed within a public right -of -may. Sto containers to be Ricked up or dropped off by such services hall b - visible -from a public right-of-way or adia nt propedy for a period excee• • 1 • • • 1 • • 1 • (2) instances during i day period. No application for a building permit for the 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. An access easement of six (6) feet shall be provided and indicated within the subdivision plat on all contiguous lots to allow the adjacent owner access to the twelve -inch (12") side yard on each lot. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-5.0 District shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre of gross area. 2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of five thousand (5,000) square feet. 3. Minimum Open Space: All areas not devoted to buildings, structures, or off- street parking area shall be devoted to grass, trees, gardens, shrubs, or other suitable landscape material. In addition, all developments shall reserve open space in accordance with the provisions of Section 51. 4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all main and accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total lot area. 5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all buildings, structures, off-street parking, and paved areas shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area. 101700 4 Section 16 FJ DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 17 — R-3.5 Two -Family District provided that all requirements and regulations of the R-TH District are met and maintained. - 3. Not more than three (3) persons, unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences within an R-3.5 District. 4. Storage of mechanical, maintenance or farm equipment incidental to any permitted or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential development or use. 5. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 foot required rear yard. Whenever rear access or parking is provided, access shall be from a platted alley or easement. 6 No Storage boxes or any other containers to be picked up or dropped off by curbside self -storage services, moving services and other similar services shall be placed within a public right-of-way. Storage containers to be picked up or dropped off by such services shall be visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent property for a period not exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, and not more than two (2) instances during any thift (30) day period. E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building pen -nit for the construction of a principal building shall be approved unless: 1. 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, has been approved. 3. A Landscape Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53 has been approved, provided a Landscape Plan is required under Section 171.2. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 1. MAXIMUM DENSITY - The maximum density within the R-3.5 District shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre of gross area. 101700 3 Section 17 DRAFT 02/07/02 Section 18 — R-3.75 Three and Four -Family District 5. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 foot required rear yard. by curbside self -storage services, moving services and -other services shall be placed within a public right -of --way. Storage containers to be pjcked up or dropped off by such services shall be visible from a public right-of-way or • prop_eEW forperiod • - • • • (72) consecutive hours.and not more than two (2) instances during any thift-(30) day period. E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the construction of a principal building shall be approved unless: 1. 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, has been approved. 3. A Landscape Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53 has been approved. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-3.75 District shall not exceed ten (10) dwelling units per acre of gross area. 2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of eleven thousand two hundred fifty (11,250) square feet for triplexes, and a minimum of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet for fourplexes. 3. Minimum Open Space: Not less than ten (10) percent of the gross site area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer areas. Open space shall not include areas covered by structures, parking areas, driveways and internal streets. 101700 A portion of the minimum open space equivalent to two hundred seventy-five (275) square feet per dwelling unit shall be devoted to planned and permanent usable recreation area. The amount, type and location of usable recreation space shall be shown on the Site Plan. 3 Section 18 El DRAFT 217/02 Section 20 — R-TH Townhouse District 1. There shall be a separate platted lot of record for each townhouse dwelling unit. 2. Not more than three (3) persons, unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences within a R-TH District. 3. Storage of mechanical, maintenance or farm equipment incidental to any permitted or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential development or use. 4. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the twenty-five (25) foot required rear yards. Whenever rear access or parking is provided, access shall be from a platted alley or easement. 5. No Storage boxes or any other containers to be picked up or dropped off by curbside self -storage services moving services and other similar services shall be placed within a public right- of-way Storage containers to be picked up or dropped off by such services shall be visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent proper y for a period not exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, and not more than two (2) instances during any thi (30) day period. E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for construction of a principal building shall be approved unless: 1. 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, has been approved. 3. A Landscape Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53, has been approved. F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply: 101993 1. MAXIMUM DENSITY: The maximum density within the R-TH District shall not exceed nine (9) dwelling units per gross acre. 3 Section 20 0 MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MICHAEL HAMPTON, PLANNER II AUTOMOTIVE STATE INSPECTIONS FACILITIES Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission discuss amendments to Section 26, "HC" Highway Commercial District, relative to allowing for automotive state safety and environmental inspection facilities, and take any action necessary. Staff recently visited with the owners of K&M Inspections, located at 120 East Northwest Highway, about relocating their automotive state inspections business. Their desired site for relocation is the former Southwest Marine Boat Sales and Service located at the northwest corner of Dooley Street and Wall Street. Both sites are zoned "HC" Highway Commercial District; however, Section 26.D.3 of the zoning ordinance limits the permitted and conditional uses when a site has access to and frontage on a street other than a State Highway or Central Avenue. Automotive repair and service uses are not provided for in this section, and thus are not permitted at the Southwest Marine location. The zoning ordinance does not currently distinguish between a state inspections facility and other automotive repair uses. However, an inspections facility could be considered different and less obtrusive in that vehicles are not stored on the premises for long periods of time and business does not involve actual repair. Vehicles are simply tested for safety and environmental compliance, often within a period of 15-20 minutes each. Regulations governing state inspections facilities are evolving as new EPA -required equipment necessitates more space to accommodate the operations, and the resources needed to run a modern inspections operation will continue to lead to more comprehensive and diversified automotive uses. However, some businesses will continue to exclusively offer state inspections services, and it may be sensible to provide for automotive state inspections facilities specifically on sites within the "HC" Highway Commercial District, including those with access to and frontage on minor streets, with a conditional use permit. /mh O:\ZCU\wk.autoinspections.doc February 8, 2002 (11:09AM) P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2002 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 12th day of February, 2002, in the City Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit: William D. Tate Roy Stewart Larry Oliver Herb Fry Kevin Busbee Danette Murray B J Nicholson Rob Undersander Michael Crapp Mayor Council Representative Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate constituting a quorum, Bill Bimmerman and Chris Coy absent, and the following City Staff: Roger Nelson H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Joe Moore Hugo Gardea Cindy Jackson Michael Hampton Pamela Huntress And Citizens: Wilbur Goltz Alma Goltz City Manager Director of Development Services Asst. Dir. Of Parks and Recreation Township Restoration Coordinator Planner II Planner II Planning Secretary It was noted Herb Fry and B. J. Nicholson were not present during some of the meeting and did not participate in the voting. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:07 p.m. wk021202 1 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2002 ITEM A. - PRESENTATION REGARDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROCESS WITHIN THE CITY Mayor Tate introduced the topic with Committee members commenting on the importance of the historic district. He noted that the City would continue to deal with different issues on a case by case basis and continue to manage and deal with all aspects of Historic Preservation over the course of time. Mr. Oliver stated that the Commission agreed and supported the Councils' views regarding Historical Preservation and the Commission was interested in learning more about the process of identification of historical value. Hugo Gardea, the Grapevine Township Revitalization Coordinator, made a presentation to the Committee outlining the National Historic Preservation as well as State and Local history. He also explained that a resource survey study categorized structures over 50 years old and found approximately 300 structures within Grapevine city limits. About 150 of those categorized have already been established as Historical Landmarks. After giving an overview of the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance, including the purpose, duties, responsibilities, designation and maintenance of structures, Mr. Gardea answered questions of the Commission. No action was taken. ITEM D. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 26, "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING FOR AUTOMOTIVE STATE SAFETY INSPECTIONS FACILITIES WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Next for the Committee to consider was an amendment to Section 26, "HC" Highway Commercial District, relative to allowing for automotive state safety inspections facilities with a conditional use permit. Staff recently visited with the owners of K & M Inspections, located at 120 East Northwest Highway, about relocating their automotive state inspections business. Their desired site for relocation is the former Southwest Marine Boat Sales and Service located at the northwest corner of Dooley Street and Wall Street. Both sites are zoned "HC" Highway Commercial District; however, Section 26.D.3 of the zoning ordinance limits the permitted and conditional uses when a site has access to and frontage on a street other than a State Highway or Central Avenue. Automotive repair and service uses are not provided for in this section, and thus are not permitted at the Southwest Marine location. The zoning ordinance does not currently distinguish between a state inspections facility and other automotive repair uses. However, an inspections facility could be considered different and less obtrusive as vehicles are not stored on the premises Wk021202 2 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2002 for long periods of time and the business does not involve actual repair. Vehicles are simply tested for safety and environmental compliance, often within a period of 15- 20 minutes each. Regulations governing state inspections facilities are evolving as new EPA -required equipment necessitates more space to accommodate the operations, and the resources needed to run a modern inspections operation will continue to lead to more comprehensive and diversified automotive uses. However, some businesses will continue to exclusively offer state inspections services, and it may be sensible to provide for automotive state inspections facilities specifically on sites within the "HC" Highway Commercial District, including those with access to and frontage on minor streets, with a conditional use permit. After discussion, Kevin Busbee moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to bring forth to public hearing the Amendment to Section 26, "HC" Highway Commercial District, relative to allowing for automotive state safety inspections facilities with a conditional use permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Busbee, Murray, Undersander, and Crapp Nays: None ITEM E. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 52, TREE PRESERVATION, RELATIVE TO TREE PRUNING RESTRICTIONS Next for the Committee to consider were the proposed amendments to Section 52, Tree Preservation, relative to tree pruning restrictions. Joe Moore, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, was present to answer questions. The Parks and Recreation Department recommended the proposed amendments noting that it is standard practice to trim trees in the public right-of-ways at least fourteen feet off the pavement to allow for school buses, trash trucks, moving vans, and similar vehicles to travel the streets without causing damage to vehicles or injury to trees. Also, the clearance for sidewalks or accessible routes suggested in the amendment would change to eight feet above any sidewalk or pedestrian access route. It was noted not only that the City had been constructing its trail system using this standard guideline for many years, but also these requirements are the minimum height standards by the State Transportation Standards. Mr. Oliver questioned if 14 feet was necessary and suggested the school buses were ten feet and the buses fit within the present regulation of a ten foot clearance. W k021202 3 Yo -'TR & ff,#- FEBRUARY 12, 2002 Mr. Oliver noted a 14 foot clearance would be difficult for most homeowners. Mr. Hardy suggested Mr. Moore revisit the issue and report back to The Commission at a future workshop. No action was taken regarding Section 52, Tree Preservation. ITEM B. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISIONAL LIGHTING STANDARDS OUTLINED IN SECTION 55.A.5 Next for the Committee to consider was to review the effectiveness of the provisional lighting standards outlined in Section 55.A.5. On April 17, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council approved provisional lighting standards to be applied to new applications for conditional use permits received between the dates of 04/17/01 and 04/17/02. Since that time, all new conditional use permit applications have had to submit a photometric study of the site illustrating compliance with the new ordinance. Some of the applications that have had to meet the new lighting standards in the past year include CU01-22, Kings Smokehouse; CU01-27, Classic Hummer; CU01-46, CVS Pharmacy; CU01-68, Baylor Professional Office Park and CU01-71, Wal-Mart Supercenter. Additionally, site plan applications that have been approved administratively have complied with the new lighting standards. With the April 17, 2002 deadline approaching, the effectiveness of the provisional lighting standards in achieving the stated purpose of preventing glare on public roadways, protecting the privacy of residents and reducing atmospheric light pollution should be reviewed. Mr. Hardy stated that over the past year, developers have recognized the need to address new lighting standards and have been able to comply. Cindy Jackson confirmed that even small developers were able to comply with the new requirements. It was agreed to establish the drafted ordinance as policy and set a public hearing. Kevin Busbee moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to adopt the drafted ordinance and set a public hearing regarding the Provisional Lighting Standards in Section 55.A.5. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Busbee, Murray, Undersander, and Crapp Nays: None Wk021202 4 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2002 ITEM C. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 13 "R-20" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 14 "R-12.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 15 "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 16 "R-5.0" ZERO -LOT -LINE DISTRICT SECTION 17 "R-3.5" TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 18 "R-3.75" THREE AND FOUR -FAMILY DISTRICT AND SECTION 20 "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING LIMITS ON THE FREQUENCY, TIME AND LOCATION OF STORAGE CONTAINERS USED IN RELATION TO CURBSIDE STORAGE SERVICES MOVING SERVICES AND OTHER SUCH SERVICES Next for the Committee to consider were the amendments to Section 13, "R-20" Single Family District, Section 14, "R-12.5" Single Family District, Section 15, "R-7.5" Single Family District, Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero -Lot -Line District, Section 17, "R-3.5" Two -Family District, Section 18, "R-3.75" Three and Four -Family District, and Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District, relative to establishing limits on the frequency, time and location of storage containers used in relation to curbside storage services, moving services and other such services. A relatively new trend in self -storage facilities and moving services involves curbside pickup and/or drop-off of various sized storage boxes and containers at a customer's residence. While a convenient and useful service, some regulation may be warranted to prevent interruption of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and a decrease in neighborhood aesthetics. During the month of December, a complaint was received by the City with regard to the placement of storage containers associated with one of these services. The items were placed in the street for a period of at least two weeks, creating a potential traffic hazard as well as an unappealing sight. The goals of the draft amendment are to prohibit placement of storage containers in public right-of-ways and to establish limits with regard to the length of time that the containers can be placed outside and the number of instances such services can be utilized in a specified period of time. These changes are proposed within the single family, two-family, three and four - family, and townhouse residential zoning districts. Mr. Oliver questioned if Multi -family Districts could be included within the Sections to be amended and Mr. Hampton stated that all residential districts could be amended. Mr. Oliver felt limiting the number of days these facilities could be used was a positive change. Kevin Busbee moved to bring forward to a public hearing the proposed amendment changes. Mr. Undersander seconded the motion, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Busbee, Murray, Undersander, and Crapp Nays: None Wk021202 5 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2002 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Kevin Busbee moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Busbee, Murray, Undersander, and Crapp Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 19th DAY OF MARCH, 2002. UIT'Slim:11 CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY -1 Wk021202 6