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Home My WebLink About1985-10-03AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE RMULAR BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTM]�NT M=ING AND PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1985 AT 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STP= WJ W -VM -aJN #7A fyM 1 P, A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA85-38 submitted by Mr. Terry Williams and subsequently tabled at the meting of September 5, 1985. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA85-49 submitted by Orion Joint Venture. C. Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA85-50 submitted by Mr. Bob Taylor. A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA85-54 submitted by Mr. Bruce D. Herndon and consideration of same. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA85-55 submitted by Mr. Phil Parker and consideration of same. C. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA85-56 submitted by Maxim Homes and consideration of same. D. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA85-57 submitted by Espirit Hoes and consideration of same. Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider the minutes of August 1, 1985. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHA= 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE RE)GULAR. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT REG♦ . =ING AGENDA W PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1985, AT 5:00 P.M. City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in regular session October 3, 1985 at 413 Main Street, in the Council Chambers, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit: Doug Lamb Gerald Thompson Bill Waldrip Ron Troy Kay Gilliam John Ferguson Chairman Member Member Member First Alternate Second Alternate constituting a quorum, with Member, Garry Tischler, absent, and the following City Staff present to wit: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Director of Community Development Jim VanTreese Assistant Building Official Joy Carroll Administrative Aid Mary Peddycoart Secretary Gerrie Taylor Secretary Also present were Ted Ware, City Council Representative for the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Richard Atkins, Planning and Zoning Representative for the Board of Zoning Adjustment. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lamb called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS BZA 85-38 - Terry Williams The first item of old business was the request of Terry Williams, BZA 85-38, to be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustments which was tabled from previous meeting of September 5, 1985. The variance requested was an exception to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance, "R-20", Single-Family, Section 13.F.2 for 17,800 square foot lots rather than the required 20,000 square foot lots. Tommy Hardy stated that Mr. Williams requested his variance application be withdrawn. A motion was made by Gerald Thompson to accept the letter of withdrawal. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, and Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler BZA 85-49 - Orion Joint Venture The next item of old business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider a request from BZA 85-49, Orion Joint Venture which had been tabled at the September 5th, 1985 meeting because there was some concern as to what they were applying for. Orion Joint Venture is asking for a variance from the Buffer Area regulations, open space requirements and minimum regulations for front, rear and side yard setbacks. Tommy Hardy stated that Staff recommends approval of the buffer area and open space variance request. He stated that Staff recommends no variance be granted for the front and rear yard setbacks until a site plan has been submitted showing that current requirements could not be complied with. This is a tract of land that has been platted and approved by City of Grapevine at the time there were no open space and buffer area requirements. Since the plat has been approved, the yard setbacks Board of Zoning Adjustment October 3, 1985 have changed also. To be able to re- submit the plat, they have to get exceptions to these ordinances or the plat will be denied. Since there were no representatives present from Orion Joint Venture nor anyone for or against the request in the audience, Doug Lamb asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip made a motion to close the Public Hearing, Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler After a discussion on not having clarification of what the applicant was requesting, Doug Lamb asked for a motion. Bill Waldrip made a motion to dismiss the variance because of lack of prosecution. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler BZA 85 -50 Ken Taylor The last item of old business for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider was BZA 85 -50 Ken Taylor's request which was tabled from the September 5, 1985 meeting. Mr. Taylor is requesting a variance from the buffer area regulations, open space requirements, minimum lot depth and no public alley in the 25' rear yard. Mr. Hardy stated that Staff recommends Board of Zoning Adjustment case 85 -50 be approved. Ken Taylor took the Oath of Truth and added that they were not trying to increase the density but needed a variance from the alleys and greenbelt. Dan Jones of 1715 Sonnet Drive, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath of Truth and spoke in opposition to the reduction of greenbelt and setbacks. Tommy Hardy stated that the rear is going to be the required 25' setback and at the time his plat was approved the open space and buffer regulations were not required. Richard Atkins took the Oath of Truth and spoke relative to the case. Doug Lamb asked Mr. Taylor what type of hardships would be created if he had to change the problems. Mr. Taylor said that the engineering would change, the streets and utilities would be moved and the only thing that could be used would be the off -site storm sewer. Without any further comments, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler Ron Troy made a motion to grant the variance for the buffer regulations from 40' to 251, to the open space requirements and to public alley, 25' rear yard as long as corresponds to the old ordinance for both Westwood and Banyan Subdivisions. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler NEW BUSINESS BZA 85 -54 - Bruce D. Herndon The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider BZA 85 -54, Bruce D. Herndon. Mr. Hardy explained that Mr. Herndon is requesting exceptions to the 25' rear yard requirements for the residence located at 1922 Everglade Ct. They are requesting their rear yard be 20' with the addition of a garden room. Staff recommends denial of the request because building size could be reduced. Mr. Herndon took the Oath of Truth and spoke in regard to the addition to his residence and added that their Board of Zoning Adjustment October 3, 1985 builder was not aware of the 25' rear yard setback until the Building Inspection Department turned down the application. Richard Atkins spoke in regard to this matter. With no further questions, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler After a discussion between the members, Bill Waldrip made a motion to deny the variance as requested. Kay Gilliam seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: Troy Absent: Tischler BZA - 85-55 - Phil Parker The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider the request of BZA 85-55, Phil Parker. Tommy Hardy explained that this request is to develop an additional office building at 220 Park Blvd. Their request is to complete their proposed units under approved site plan which was approved under old requirements. The Staff recommends all requests except for the parking variance. The parking requirements need to be met as per their site plan. Brian Wier and Ron Bowling, both part owners of the property took Oath of Truth and spoke in favor of the request. Ed Yatsko, who owns a residence behind the project took Oath of Truth and added additional comments for the approval of the request. Phil Parker also took the Oath of Truth and spoke in favor for the request. Gerald Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler After discussion of the request, Bill Waldrip made a motion to grant the variance with the parking lot landscaping requirements being deleted as requested and allowing the required parking spaces be reduced 5 spaces. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler BZA - 85-56 - Maxim Homes The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider the request of BZA 85-56, Maxim Homes. Tommy Hardy stated this was a standard request for a variance to R7.5 Single-Family District regulations to allow the home located at 3458 Knob Oak Drive, Grapevine, to be converted for use as a model temporarily. Tommy Hardy recommended staffs approval. Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler Board of Zoning Adjustment October 3, 1985 Ron Troy made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler BZA 85-57 - Esprit Homes The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider the request of BZA 85-57, Esprit Homes. Mr. Morris with Esprit Homes is requesting an exception to the R7.5, Section 15,62. regulations for a 251 rear yard at 3035 Ridgebend, Tommy Hardy stated that the lot was an unusually shaped lot and would be hard to build on. He recommended Staffs approval. Ross Morris, President of Esprit Homes took Oath of Truth and noted that the designer used the Creekwood III plot plan which shows a 10' easement on the rear and assumed the 10' easement was part of the rear building line. With the 25' rear building line, only about 400 of the lot is usable. Patrick Marion of 2832 Cummings Drive, Bedford, Texas, owner of the lot took Oath of Truth and added comments in favor of the request. Ted Ware took Oath of Truth and commented that with the paved alleys in the rear, he did not think there would be a problem in granting the variance. With no further comments from the public, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler With no further discussion from the members, Bill Waldrip made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler Representatives of Orion Joint Venture were late in arriving at the meeting and asked Doug Lamb if they could be heard on their case. Doug Lamb stated that the Public Hearing had been closed and they would have 10 days in which to refile their case and request it be reheard. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES As there were no questions or amendments to the minutes of the August 1, 1985 meeting , a motion was made by Gerald Thompson to approve the minutes. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler ADJOURNMENT Bill Waldrip made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Lamb, Waldrip, Thompson, Gilliam Nays: None Absent: Tischler The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 P.M. Board of Zoning Adjustment October 3, 1985 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 2nd DAY OF JANUARY —, 1986. SECRETARY