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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-05AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE REGULAR BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1986 AT 6000 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER �efty #J 90 WSJ • A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -34 and BZA 86 -35, submitted by Chasewood Construction and consideration of the same. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -26, submitted by Foster /Wood and consideration of the same. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -37, submitted by Ken Taylor and consideration of the same. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -38, submitted by Ken Taylor and consideration of the same. C. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -39, submitted by Ronnie Gragg and consideration of the same. D. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -40, submitted by Dave Sheppard and consideration of the same. E. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -41, submitted by Wilbur Goltz and consideration of the same. F. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -44, submitted by Joe M. Kerlee and consideration of the same. G. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -45, submitted by Douglas W. Tanner and consideration of the same. H. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to BZA 86 -46, submitted by The First United Methodist Church and consideration of the same. BOARD OF • NING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER '! 1986 MEETING DATE VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND /OR DISCUSSIONS VIII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES IX. DISCUSSION OF THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE JULY MEETING • •lii��lu��i�i�y IN ACCORDANCE WIARTICLE . AS AMENDED : .. • 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR BOARD • ZONING ADJUSTMENT AGENDA WAS PREPARED ' • POSTED ON THE 30TH DAY OF • i • AT 5:00 P.M. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in regular session June 5, 1986, at 413 Main Street, in the Council Chambers, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit: Bill Waldrip Ron Troy Gerald Thompson Garry Tischler Don Bigbie John Ferguson Charles Giffin Vice Chairman Secretary Member Member Member lst Alternate 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum, with Council Representative Ted Ware present and the following City Staff present to wit: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Jim VanTreese Joy Carroll Marcy Ratcliff John Hill Gerrie Taylor Director of Community Development Assistant Building Official Planning Aid Planning Technician Attorney, City Attorney's Office Secretary CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Bill Waldrip called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. OATH OF OFFICE Tommy Hardy gave the oath of Office to members Garry Tischler, Ron Troy, Gerald Thompson and new member Charles Giffin. OLD BUSINESS BZA 86-34 and BZA 86-35, Chasewood Construction Company The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-34 and BZA 86-35, submitted by Chasewood Construction Company, who is requesting exceptions to screening requirements for a multi-family project on Grayson Avenue. This case was tabled at the May 5th meeting so Staff could research records from 1984 when the property was rezoned. In that research, Staff could find no mention of Chasewood being exempted from screening requirements. Tom Michaels of 2017 Sante Fe Trail, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and stated that during the rezoning of this property, there was no mention of screening. He explained the difficulty of constructing a fence along the edge of their parking lot and the creek. Richard Atkins of 2954 Trail Lake Drive, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and stated that he objected to the screening being waived completely without something else taking its place. Sharron Spencer of 3214 Wintergreen Ct., Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and stated that the main concern with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council was a visual buffer that screened the single-family development on the western side of the drainage area. Mrs. Spencer also stated that she did not recall eliminating a fence somewhere between the apartments and the single-family development. With no one else either for or against this request, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None There was discussion among members that a screening fence should be required but the general consensus was that a fence should not be built on both sides of the creek. There was a suggestion on tabling Board of Zoning Adjustment June 5, 1986 Page 2 the case to see if Centennial Homes would construct screening for their single family development. After further discussion, Ron Troy made a motion to table the case until the next regularly scheduled meeting which would be in July. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None BZA 86-26, Foster/Wood The next item of old business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-26, submitted by Foster/Wood. Tommy Hardy stated that the owner requested a zone change request on this tract from "R-7.5" - Single Family to "PO", Professional Office which was approved by City Council Tuesday. The only variance requested will be the fifteen (15') foot landscaped buffer area along Smith Street. Staff recommended approval contingent upon the Site Plan that was approved by Council date stamped May 30, 1986. Dan Boucher of 1204 Griffin Street West, Dallas, Texas took the Oath of Truth and spoke in regards to the request. With no one else for or against the request, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None There were questions concerning the parking spaces. Tommy Hardy stated that the parking spaces meet requirements with additional spaces across the street. Dan Boucher stated that he felt they needed adequate parking on the tract to try to eliminate parking on Smith Street and to preserve the character of the neighborhood. With no further discussion, Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance as requested subject to the site plan presented to City Council June 3, 1986. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None NEW BUSINESS BZA 86-46, Methodist Church The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-46, submitted by First United Methodist Church who is requesting to convert Lot 8, Block 3, Original Town of Grapevine into a parking lot. The problem is one-half of the parking lot is zoned "R-TH"I Town Home, which a parking lot is not a permitted use. The other half is zoned "CBD",, Central Business District, which requires a ten (10') foot landscaped area adjacent to the residential property, fifteen (15') feet on the side and twenty-five (25') feet in the front. Jerry L. Pittman and Tom Miylo, representing the Church, took the Oath of Truth and explained that the Church had entered into a long-term lease with the City of Grapevine for parking purpose on this lot which serves the community as well as the Church and Senior Citizens Building. The variances are needed for maximum utilization of the lot, which would be 64 spaces. Mr. Pittman also stated that 11 to 25% would be utilized for landscaping. Board of Zoning Adjustment June 5, 1986 Page 3 Jim Baddaker, City Engineer for the City of Grapevine took the Oath of Truth and spoke in regards of the variances. With no one else for or against the request, Gerald Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None After further discussion, Garry Tischler made a motion to grant the variances as requested. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Thompson, Tischler Nays: None Abstain: Waldrip, Ferguson, Bigbie, Giffin BZA 86-37, BZA 86-38, Ken Taylor The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-37 and BZA 86-38, submitted by Ken Taylor who is asking for exceptions to Section 20.G.3, side yard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for two subdivisions, Banyon Place and Westwood. The two tracts are zoned "R-TH", Townhouse which requires a fifteen (15') foot side yard. Mr. Taylor had both of these subdivisions platted as of 1984 under the old zoning ordinance which then allowed six (61) foot side yards. Tommy Hardy explained that Mr. Taylor met all requirements under the old ordinance when his plat was approved. Ken Taylor of 6105 Woodlake, Arlington, Texas, took the Oath of Truth and explained that since the lots are thirty (301) feet wide, he would not be able to build a house within the required fifteen (15') foot side yards. With no one else to speak, Don Bigbie made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None After further discussion, Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the variance to reduce the side yards from fifteen (15') feet to six (6') feet for both cases. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None BZA 86-39, EEa_U The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-39, submitted by Ronnie Gragg who is requesting an exception to the off-street parking requirements which would reduce parking by five spaces or to eliminate the ten (10') foot landscape strip along the west property line for a tract of land legally described as Lot 5, Block 1, Central Park Addition. Ocie Vest of 904 Ravenswood, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth. Mr. Vest who is representing Ronnie Gragg stated that the building will be used mainly for State Inspections. Mr. Vest also explained there is a considerable amount of service and warehouse space and that the entire building should not be considered retail space. As an alternative approach, they would like to reduce the perimeter landscape area on south side to allow to put in five parallel spaces which would be the required parking allowed. That would reduce landscaping to two.(2') feet instead of ten (10') feet. Mr. Vest stated that they could not make maximum utilization of the lot since building coverage would only be 170. Board of Zoning Adjustment June 5, 1986 Page 4 Richard Atkins stated that he opposed the applicant being exempt from parking requirements. With no one else to speak, Garry Tischler made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None Ronnie Gragg of Rt. 5, 149B, Keller, Texas and owner of Quality Automotive took the Oath of Truth and spoke in regards to the request. After further discussion, Garry Tischler made a motion to grant variance subject to Site Plan B. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Troy, Thompson, Tischler Nays: Waldrip, Bigbie Absent: None The variance was denied for lack of approval. Tommy Hardy stated that the applicant as ten days in which to appeal to court of record. Vice-Chairman Bill Waldrip called for a five minute recess. The meeting was called back to order at approximately 8:25 P.M. BZA 86-40, Wooten The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-40, submitted by Tom S. Wooten who is asking for an exception to the twenty-five (25') foot rear yard requirements for their home at 2524 Lone Star Lane, or legally described as Lot 13R, Block 10, Placid Peninsula. Tom Wooten took the Oath of Truth and explained that they would like to enclose the existing patio, but because of older subdivision requirements, the addition would encroach six (6') foot into the required twenty-five (25') foot rear setback. With no one else for or against the request, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: During further discussion, Mr. Wooten stated that all property owners that were sent notices, gave their approval. Don Bigbie made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip. Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None BZA 86-41, Goltz The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-41, submitted by Wilbur Goltz, who is requesting a variance to totally eliminate the masonry from the building at 418 E. Northwest Highway, an exception to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 26.M.5. The "HC", Highway Commercial District requires 700 of the exterior be masonry. Wilbur Goltz, 821 Twilight Trail, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and stated he would like to keep this new building uniform with his main building which does not have masonry. The building will be used as a boat repair shop and will front on Wall Street. Richard Atkins stated that he sees no justification for exempting a new building that is not an addition to an existing building. Board of Zoning Adjustment June 5, 1986 Page 5 With no one else either for or against the request, Garry Tischler made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None After further discussion, Gerald Thompson made a motion to require masonry on the south and east side of the building. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: Troy Absent: None BZA 86-44, Kerlee The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-44, submitted by Joe Kerlee, who is requesting an exception to the required thirty (30') foot front yard at 2821 Placid Circle for an existing residence. Joe Kerlee took the Oath of Truth and explained that the property pins were set ahead of the ten (10') foot easement when the house was built two years ago, and during refinancing, the problem was noticed. Mr. Kerlee also stated that they would like to make additions to the residence in the future. With no one else for or against the request, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None Ron Troy made a motion to grant the variance as requested and that the indicated future additions cannot extend more than two (2') feet beyond the required thirty (30') foot building line. Garry Tischler seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None BZA 86-45, Tanner The last item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 86-45, submitted by Douglas Tanner. Douglas Tanner took the Oath of Truth and explained that he had just purchased the house at 2847 Ridgewood, legally described as Lot 11, Block 5, Oak Creek Estates, and was not aware of a problem with the garage being eight (8") inches over the building line until time of closing. The mortgage company as requested the variance be granted. With no one else being for or against the request, Ron Troy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None With no further discussion Garry Tischler made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None Board of Zoning Adjustment June 5, 1986 Page 6 THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER RESCHEDULING THE JULY 3, 1986 MEETING DATE. Ron Troy made a motion to reschedule the July 3, 1986 meeting date to July 10, 1986. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Nays: None Absent: None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie The Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider minutes of the April 3, 1986 meeting. Gerald Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None DISCUSSION OF THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS . The Board Members agreed to have the Election of Officers on the agenda for the July 10, 1986 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Garry Tischler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ron Troy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Waldrip, Troy, Thompson, Tischler, Bigbie Nays: None Absent: None The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER —, 1986. Ajl� � d£ tF CHAIRMAN