HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-07STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in
regular session November 7, 1985 at 413 Main Street, in the Council
Chambers, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit:
Doug Lamb
Bill Waldrip
Ron Troy
Gerald Thompson
Garry Tischler
Kay Gilliam
John Ferguson
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Secretary
Member
Member
1st Alternate
2nd Alternate
constituting a quorum, and the following City Staff present to wit:
H. T .(Tommy) Hardy Director of Community Development
Jim VanTreese Assistant Building Official
Joy Carroll Administrative Assistant
Adrienne Leonard Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Gerrie Taylor Secretary
Also present were Ted Ware, City Council 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 85-49 - Orion Joint Venture
The first item of old business was the request of Orion Joint Venture,
BZA 85-49, to be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustment which
was denied at the last meeting of October 3, 1985 because of lack of
prosecution.
Tommy Hardy stated that Staff recommended the Board rehear the case.
John Powell with Starnes and Associates in Arlington, Texas took the
Oath of Truth and stated that since the last meeting they had
submitted to Staff all requirements for the new ordinance, but would
need variances from the buffer area regulations, open space
requirements and minimum regulations for front, rear and side yard
setbacks. This will affect the layouts of streets and utilities. Mr.
Powell asked the Board if they would reschedule the case for a
hearing.
Gerald Thompson made a motion to rehear the case at the next scheduled
meeting on December 5th. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
BZA 85-55 - Phil Parker
The next item of old business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment
to consider a request from BZA 85-55, Phil Parker which had been
tabled at the October 3, 1985 meeting.
Tommy Hardy stated that there was some confusion between the Staff and
Mr. Parker on what needs to be done. Tommy Hardy stated that the
case will have to be refiled under Lot 4 before the case can be
reheard. Phil Parker took the Oath of Truth and explained to the
Board how many parking spaces they needed for their variance. No
action was needed and the case will be heard at the next meeting on
December 5, 1985.
MZA 85-58 and Homes
Board of Zoning Adjustment
November 7, 1985
Page 2
The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustments
to consider the request of BZA 85-58, Ryland Homes.
Tommy Hardy stated that this was a standard request for a variance to
the R 7.5 - Single Family District regulations to allow the home
located at 605 and 607 Drexel Drive, Grapevine, to be converted for
use as a model temporarily. Tommy Hardy recommended Staffs approval.
Since this was a standard request without any objections, Doug Lamb
asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
Garry Tischler made a motion to grant the variance as requested.
Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
BZA - 85-59 - John fReLnce
The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment
to consider
BZA 85-59,
John Spence
who is requesting a rear
yard
variance,
sixteen (16')
feet instead of twenty-five (25') feet
at the
rear of the
house and
six (6') feet
instead of twenty-five (25')
feet
at rear of
the garage
located at
Lot 11, Block 1, Western
Oaks
Subdivision
on Wooded
Trail Ct.
John Spence took the Oath of Truth and added that the house was not
oversized for the lot and that he could move the house to meet the
City requirements but would lose twenty (20) to twenty-five (25)
trees. Since the lot backs up to Bear Creek, Mr. Spence did not
think the rear yard setback would be twenty-five (25') feet.
Mark Tutun of the Willard R. Baker Company, Developer of the Western
Oaks Subdivision took the Oath of Truth. He stated that the
Subdivision was layed out to save as many trees as possible. There
was some concern as to what could be built behind this lot. Mark
Tutun stated that the land behind this area is in the flood plain area
and is Corp of Engineers property and that this land probably would
not be built on.
With no further comments from anyone for or against this request,
Gerald Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Ron Troy
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
After a lengthy di
grant the variance
which prevailed by
Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
None
None
scussion on the matter, Ron Troy made a motion to
as requested. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion
the following vote:
Ayes: Waldrip, Troy Thompson Tischler
Nays: Lamb
Absent: None
The last item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment
to consider the request of BZA 85-60, Jerry Pair who is requesting an
exception to Grapevine Zoning ordinance 82-73, Section 60.j.(b)
relating to the maximum gross area of an awning sign he wishes to
install at his motor supply company at 213 East Northwest Highway and
also a variance to the pole sign specifications.
Board of Zoning Adjustment
November 7, 1985
Page 3
Jerry Pair took the Oath of Truth and stated that he has all signs in
his possession. If he had to order custom made signs there would be a
great cost difference. Mr. Pair also stated that the size of the
canopy sign in the "HC" - Highway Commercial District, had been
reduced by the new Ordinance.
Ted Ware took the Oath of Truth and added comments concerning the new
sign ordinance.
With no further comments for or against the request, Gerald Thompson
made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Bill Waldrip seconded the
motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
Gerald Thompson stated that he felt Mr. Pair was caught in the change
of the Ordinance and felt he had a hardship if he has to spend the
money to add a few inches to a sign to meet the Ordinance.
After further discussion Garry Tischler made a motion to grant the
variance as requested. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Tischler
Nays: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy
Absent: None
Because of lack of majority on the first vote, Chairman Lamb asked for
another motion.
Ron Troy made a motion to grant variance for the building sign but not
for the pole sign. Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Tischler
Nays: Thompson
Absent: None
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider minutes of the following
meetings: September 5, 1985, and October 3, 1985.
It was noted by Garry Tischler that in line 14 of this case, Windmill
Estates needed to be changed to Druid Hills Estates.
Garry Tischler noted what he considered an error on Page 8, Line 6, of
this case, that being to change "want" to "lack".
The motion by Garry Tischler was to approve minutes as corrected.
Bill Waldrip seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
Note: The correction in BZA 85-48 was not needed because in reviewing
the By-Laws under Failure of Applicant to Appear (1) The Chairman may
entertain a motion from the Board to dismiss a case for want of
prosecution of the Applicant or his representative fails to appear.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS
There was discussion from Gerald Thompson concerning the Sign
Ordinance, that when the Ordinance is reviewed by Council, Mr. Pair's
Pole Sign would conform to the Ordinance.
Board of Zoning Adjustment
November 7, 1985
Page 4
Kay Gilliam stated she was concerned about the unusually pie-shaped
lots. Tommy Hardy explained that the cul-de-sac lots will have the
pie-shaped lots and that there is more buildable area on these lots.
Garry Tischler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill Waldrip
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lamb, Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler
Nays: None
Absent: None
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 2nd DAY OF JANUARY 1986-
APPROVED:
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