HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-28Susan Howard
Planning Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
FIRST TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1996 AT 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM - ROOM #204
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS
ANTENNAS, SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT STRUCTURES.
B. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION
49, SPECIAL USE PERMITS RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT BUILDING AND TAKE ANY
NECESSARY ACTION.
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A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SECTION
53, LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO TREE SIZE AND
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
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A. DISCUSSION OF REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
B. DISCUSSION OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE APRIL 5-9, 1997.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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) 481-0377 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR
NEEDS.
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 24TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1997 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECTOR OF b -EV LOPMENT SERVICES
MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Vvp
MARCY RATCLIFF, PLANNER.74'R
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 28, 1997
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion of Antennas, Support and Equipment Structures - The Planning and
Zoning Commission tabled three Special Use Permit requests for
communication uses to the February 18, 1997 meeting to allow the City
Manager's Office to research the possibility of franchise fees. Attached is a
letter from the City Manager's Office summarizing the gathered information.
2. Consideration of Section 49, Special Use Permits Relative to the Location of
Accessory Equipment Buildings - Staff has noted the Commission is continually
interested in asking the applicants of Special Use Permits for communication
uses to put their accessory equipment buildings underground. Consideration
of this item would give the Commission and Staff the ability to discuss if any
revisions to Section 49 were necessary.
Old Business
1. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Section 53, Landscaping
Regulations - A public hearing to consider amendments to Section 53
Landscaping Regulations relative to tree size requirements was held on March
26, 1996 in conjunction with amendments to Section 52, Tree Preservation.
The amendments to Section 52, Tree Preservation were approved August
8,1996. Section 53, Landscaping Regulations was tabled to further discuss
minimum tree size requirements and comparison of costs of balled or
containerize trees. Discussion to date has been regarding whether or not it is
more prudent to plant a smaller sized tree which will grow faster or plant a
more mature sized tree that will have a greater aesthetic appearance yet grow
at a slower pace.
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: TRENT PETTY, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 28, 1997
Staff has researched the backhaul provider issue and has determined that the potential
to charge a use fee to the wireless services providers is minimal. The most current
research on this issue is addressed in the recently completed Model Telecommunications
Ordinance (MTO) developed by the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchise Utility Issues
(TCCFUI). Under Section Four (4) " Compensation Books and Records" the MTO
differentiates between three (3) types of possible compensation to the City, based on the
extent of use of the public right-of-way. The three (3) use fees identified in the MTO are
as follows:
City -Wide User - defined as a telecommunications provider with city-wide use of the public
rights of way including the provision of service city-wide. The provider in this instance would
pay a percentage of its gross receipts as a fee. (See attached summary of the MTO)
Street Crossing Use Fee - defined as a telecommunications provider who occupies
only specific routes and streets and offers local service. The fee structure would consist of
the fair market rental value of the property, annually a per linear foot fee and a street crossing
fee.
Administrative Public Rights -of -Way Charge - defined as a telecommunications provider who
occupies a specific route but provides no local service within the city. The fee for this
scenario would be based on the per linear foot of wiring and the number of street crossings.
The backhaul issue would most likely fall under the Street Crossing Use fee. However,
the fee would only be applicable to those wireless providers that are utilizing a company
which does not have a franchise to occupy the right -of way within Grapevine. The
wireless providers which presently have zoning applications pending before the City
Council and Planning & Zoning Commission typically utilize telecommunications
companies such as GTE or SBC which already have been granted franchises within
Grapevine to occupy the public -right-of-way and are regulated by the Public Utility
Commission (PUC). It is for this reason that the staff recommendation is that the City
Council and Planning & Zoning Commission move forward with their consideration of
zoning applications SU 96-12, SU 96-13, SU 96-15 and SU 96-16 which were tabled at the
December 17th meeting. Staff has been directed to have all future wireless providers
disclose the appropriate backhaul provider information.
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TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR UTILITY ISSUES
COMMENTS ON
MODEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
General overview:
The Model Telecommunications Ordinance (MTO) and the Public Rights -of -Way Use
Agreement ("PRWUA") that implements the MTO (Model Telecommunications Ordinance) are the
product of a joint effort between a coalition of over 70 Texas cities - (Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchise Utility Issues - TCCFUI). The MTO was developed in response to concerns about the
growing number of firms seeking to use public rights-of-way, and the need for cities to apply non-
discriminatory, competitively neutral standards to similarly situation and telecommunications entities,
as required by state and federal law.
The MTO and the PRWUA should provide a legal framework and blueprint, with consistent
clear ground rules, for dealing with telecommunication providers seeking to place facilities in your
public rights-of-way.
The TCCFUI Model Ordinance Subcommittee reviewed the MTO and the PRWUA, and their
comments are reflected here. They advise first, that like any model policies, they are advisory in
nature and should be tailored to local circumstances. Second, each community should consult with
its own legal counsel prior to adapting the MTO and PRWUA to reflect each community's needs.
Third, the FCC, and PUC are still promulgating regulations that may affect the scope of the MTO.
However, as drafted, the MTO and PRWUA are consistent with current federal and state legislation,
as best as can be predicted.
The MTO and PRWUA are available on diskette. If you would like a copy or have any
questions, please contact at
Analysis of Model Telecommunications Ordinance Section by Section
The MTO as drafted, applies only to "facility" based telecommunication service providers, i.e.
one who places transmission facilities in the rights of way. However, it has footnoted inserts for
application of the MTO to non -facility based entities, such as SPCOAs or a reseller which "use" the
transmission facilities of others but do not own such facilities. The PUC has granted certificates for
SPOCAs to operate and provide services without any consent, agreement or a franchise from cities.
The PUC has, inherent in that grant determined (apparently) that no such consent, agreement or
franchise is required, each city must make a determination if this is the correct application of the law.
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The consent and PUC jurisdictional issue to even determine that such consent is required has been
the subject of recent litigation (City of Plano). TCCFUI has a brief on this issue.
The MTO provides generally for a 5% fee on retail Gross Revenues and a 6% fee on
wholesale telecommunication service revenue, with an intended constant effective payment to the City
of 5% of retail gross revenue. The users of a finite number of streets pay fair market value for those
streets used if services are provided in the city. If no services are provided in the city, an
administration change is imposed.
The Ordinance as drafted has fourteen (14) Sections. They generally provide:
Section 1. Purpose.
This Section provides for the legislative purposes of the MTO and lays a legal predicate for
the authority of the City to grant consent for the use of Public Rights -of -Way and to receive
compensation for that use.
Section 2. Definitions.
All of these definitions should be reviewed carefully. The key definitions which are typically
most sensitive to negotiations would be "Affiliate," "Applicant," "Certificated
Telecommunications Utility," "Control,""Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement (PRWUA)."
"Telecommunications Services," "Telecommunications Provider" and "Gross Revenues" and
"Wholesale Telecommunication Services Revenue".
Also included in the Definitions Section are footnotes or bracketed language which could be
included to apply the MTO to non -facilities based Telecommunications Providers, such as a
"wireless" or SPCOA providers, see particularly the definition of "Use of'.
Section 3. Application For a Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement.
This Section describes the application procedures to place a Telecommunications Network
in the City. It specifically gives the authority to the Director, whomever that may be at the
City's discretion, to process applications for the Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement.
It is specifically provided that any Telecommunications Provider who places in the Public
Rights -of -Ways [or uses or a "Certificated Telecommunications Utility" (including a
SPCOA)] a Telecommunications Network must have a Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement,
as approved by the City Council.
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The specific items of information required for the PRWUA application are not essential to the
legality of the MTO, however they do provide guidelines as to reasonable information
requests for those who apply to use the Public Rights -of -Way.
4. Compensation and Books and Records.
In addition to initial administrative fees, this Section provides for three types of annual
compensation to the City, depending upon the extent of use of Public Rights -of -Way by the
Telecommunications Providers. These are:
a. City -Wide User. A Telecommunications Provider with city-wide use of the
Public Rights -of -Way and service city wide would pay a percentage of its
gross receipts as a fee. (5% on Retail Revenue, 6% on Wholesale Revenue.)
This fee would be paid on a quarterly basis.
b. Street Crossing Use Fee. A Telecommunications Provider who only occupies
specific routes and streets and who provides local service, would pay the City,
based on the fair market rental value on that property, annually a per linear
foot fee and a street crossing fee.
C. Administrative Public Rights -of -Way Change. A Telecommunications
Provider who occupies a specific route but provides no local service within
the City and is only "passing through" would pay an administrative fee on an
annual basis based upon the per linear foot of wiring in the Public Rights-of-
way and an amount based upon the number of street crossings.
d. This Section also provides for books and records to be provided to the City
upon request, with auditing rights. It expressly allows for the expense of
those audits to be repaid to the City if there are deficiencies in the payment
schedule. It also provides for late payment fees with interest.
Section 5. Transfers of PRWUA's.
This Section prohibits transfers of Public Rights -of -Way Agreements without consent of the
City Council.
Section 6. Obligations of Providers Regarding the Public Rights -of -Way.
This section addresses construction techniques, the provision of maps and records to the City,
and the relocation of facilities at the Provider's expense in the event required by the City or
other governmental authorities.
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Section 7. Insurance Requirements.
This provision sets forth a reasonable insurance requirement which may be required of the
Telecommunications Provider. Included is a provision that permits the Provider to be self-
insured, at the City's discretion.
Section 8. Term of PRWUAs.
This section provides that the term of a Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement shall not
exceed ten (10) years.
Section 9. Indemnity.
This provision provides for indemnification of the City by the Telecommunications Provider.
Section 10. Bond, Letter of Credit and Liquidated Damages in PRWUA.
This section specifically provides that in a Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement to ensure
compliance with the MTO and the Public Rights -of -Way Use Agreement there shall be
included a bond and a letter of credit which can be drawn upon for noncompliance in
accordance with a liquidated damages schedule. The detail for the Bond, Letter of Credit and
Liquidated Damages is included in the Attached PRWUA.
Section 11. Termination of PRWUA.
This section provides a procedure for termination of a PRWUA for material breaches, with
a due process hearing for the Provider.
Section 12. Unauthorized Use of Public Rights -of -Way.
This provision specifically states that non-compliance with the MTO and use of Public Rights -
of -Way without city authorization is unlawful and specifically states that it is a misdemeanor
offense under the applicable City Code.
Section 13. Preemption.
This Section provides that the MTO would not be deemed preempted by state or federal law
until a court or the agency with such authority declares it to be preempted.
Section 14. Emergency Number (911) Compliant.
Provides for compliance with state law and PUC Rules on 911 interconnections.
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Section 28 CBD Central Business District
PURPOSE: The CBD Central Business District is designed to accommodate the
types of business and commercial uses that have historically been located in the
Grapevine Central Business area.
A. PERMITTED USES: No building or structure or part thereof, shall be
erected, altered, or used, in whole or in part, for other than one or more of
the following specified uses:
1. Personal service establishments including beauty and barber shops,
cleaning, shoe repair, art and instructional studios, photography, and
newsstands.
2. Drugstores.
3. Offices, including professional, business, governmental and
administrative.
4. Retail stores and sales, including antique, art supply, automotive
accessories, sporting goods, business machine shops, clothing, dry
goods, music, TV sales and repair, cards, home appliances, jewelry,
leather goods and luggage, linens, fabrics and draperies, optical goods,
wallpaper and paint, dairy supplies, carpeting.
5. Furniture, including office furniture and equipment.
6. Restaurants including outside dining, delicatessens, and bakeries.
7. Clubs and lodges.
8. Museums.
9. Movie theaters and opera houses.
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10. Publicly operated parking facilities.
11. Outdoor sales of merchandise are prohibited during all sanctioned
festivals, except the holder of a special permit issued by the Grapevine
Heritage Foundation authorizing outdoor sales of merchandise.
12. Bed and breakfast facility.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory
uses to a principal use provided that none shall be a source of income to the
owner or user of the principal use:
1. Uses normally incidental to the above permitted uses.
2. Off-street parking in conjunction with a permitted use.
3. Signs, in accordance with Section 60 of this Ordinance.
C. CONDITIONAL USE: The following conditional uses may be permitted
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a Conditional Use Permit
is issued pursuant to Section 48 of the Ordinance.
1. Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in
accordance with Section 42.13 of this Ordinance.
2. Drive-through restaurants.
3. Automotive repair garages, within a completely enclosed building.
Salvage and/or wrecking yards are prohibited. All storage areas must
be surfaced and screening shall be provided in accordance with Section
58 and Section 50.
4. Studios for the creations of crafts, furniture, and heritage arts which
are handmade or handcrafted, that do not exceed 20% of the total floor
area of a permitted use listed in Section 28.A of this Ordinance.
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D. LIMITATION OF USES: No uses, other than uses existing at the date of this
Ordinance, which require extensive off-street parking shall be permitted
unless adequate off-street parking, consistent with Section 56 of this
Ordinance, is provided.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Any new development in the CBD District shall
require a Site Plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 47 of this
Ordinance.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall
apply:
1. MAXIMUM DENSITY - The maximum density within the CBD
District shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 3.0.
2. LOT SIZE - Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of
fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet.
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE - None required.
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - The combined area occupied
by all main and accessory buildings and structures may cover one
hundred (100) percent of the total lot area.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS ARES - The combined area occupied by
all buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areas may cover
one hundred (100) percent of the total lot area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be
required:
1. LOT WIDTH - Every lot shall have a minimum width not less than
twenty (20) feet.
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2. LOT DEPTH - Every lot shall have a minimum depth not less than
seventy-five (75) feet.
3. FRONT YARD - None required.
4. SIDE YARD - None required.
5. REAR YARD - None required.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - None required.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: None required.
I. HEIGHT:
(a) No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
thirty (30) feet.
(b) No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
thirty (30) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: None required for individual lots.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING: Due to the development nature
of the CBD, it is recognized that conventional off-street parking and loading
for individual lots may be difficult to provide. Any new uses proposed in the
CBD shall present a plan for parking to the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall establish the amount and
method of off-street parking to be provided for this District.
L. MASONRY REQUIREMENTS: The masonry requirements of Section 54
shall be met.
M. ADDITIONAL BUFFERING, SCREENING, FENCING, &
LANDSCAPING. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend
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and tle City Council may require buffering, screening, fencing and
landscaping requirements on any zone change, conditional use, or special use
case or concept plan in addition to or in lieu of screening or fencing
requirements set out specifically in each use district when the nature and
character of surrounding or adjacent property dictate a need to require such
methods in order to protect such property and to further provide protection
for the general health, welfare and morals of the community in general.
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HISTORIC GRAPEVINE REVITALIZATION
Section 28A. HGR Historic Grapevine Revitalization District
PURPOSE: The HGR Historic Grapevine Revitalization District is established to
accommodate limited commercial and residential uses in the historically significant
original town of Grapevine area. The limited commercial uses in the Historic
Grapevine Revitalization District are intended to allow the mixture single family
residential uses with limitations of compatible commercial uses such as professional
or business offices, instructional studios, and limited retail sales to maintain the
vitality of the original town area.
USES GENERALLY: In a HGR Historic Grapevine Revitalization 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.
All permitted uses listed shall be within a completely enclosed building or
structure.
1. Administrative, executive and editorial offices for business and
professional organizations.
2. Professional offices for the conduct of the following professional and
semiprofessional occupations: Accountant, architect, attorney,
engineer, insurance agent, and real estate sales.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Instructional studios for drama, music, dancing, art, and photography
studios.
Public utility uses required to service the district.
Bed and Breakfast facility.
Single Family Residential.
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7. Beauty shop
8. Barber shop
9. Dry cleaners and laundry pick up
10. Shoe repair.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory
uses in a HGR Historic Grapevine Revitalization District provided that none
shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal structure.
1. Off-street parking in conjunction with any permitted use in this district.
The off-street parking areas shall be separated from said lot by a blind
fence or wall at least six (6) feet high. The blind fence requirement
may be waived by City Council after receiving a recommendation from
the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. Signs advertising uses on the premises, in accordance with Section 60
of this Ordinance. *(Note: changes to Section 60 allow only ground
signs)*
3. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units,
shall be designed, installed and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from
public view.
4. Outdoor refuse storage areas shall be landscaped and screened in
accordance with Section 50.B.3. Outdoor refuse storage areas shall
not be located between the front of the building and any right-of-way.
5. Living quarters in conjunction with uses permitted in Section
28A.A.and 28A.C.
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C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted provided they
meet the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to,
Section 48 of the Ordinance.
1. Retail sales for the following: bakery, book, dairy products, drugs,
camera and photo development shop, gift and antique shops.
D. LIMITATION Of USES:
1. All activities of permitted uses except automobile parking lots, shall be
conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.
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 Concept Plan meeting the requirements of Section 45 with a
recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Commission may require additional criteria to ensure the historic
integrity of the area.
3. A Site Plan meeting the requirements of Section 47 has been approved.
Such Site Plan shall be approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission. The Commission may require additional criteria to
ensure the historic integrity of the area.
4. A Landscape Plan is required of the required front yard setback, unless
already in existence.
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F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following bulk and intensity of use
requirements shall apply.
1. LOT SIZE - None required.
2. MAXIMUM DISTRICT SIZE - None required.
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE - The established front yard as determined
by the existing structure or by adjacent development.
4. MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE - None required.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE - None required.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be
required:
1. LOT WIDTH - Every lot shall have a minimum width of twenty (20)
feet.
2. LOT DEPTH - None required.
3. FRONT YARD - Every lot shall have a front yard setback as
established by the existing building or by the adjacent development and
shall be utilized as a landscaped setback area. Front yards shall not be
used for any building, structure, fence, wall or storage area, except that
signs may be permitted in this area. Front yards shall be landscaped
with grass, shrubbery, vines or trees, and no part shall be paved or
surfaced except for minimum access, driveways, and sidewalks in
accordance with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
4. SIDE YARDS - None required.
5. REAR YARD - None required.
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6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - None required.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
1. BUFFER AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Whenever a HGR
District abuts a residential district, a wall, fence, or berm at least six
(6) feet in height, shall be erected to effectively screen the HGR
District from the residential area. The wall, fence or berm requirement
may be waived by City Council after receiving a recommendation from
the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. ADDITIONAL SCREENING, FENCING AND LANDSCAPING:
The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City
Council may require, additional buffering, screening, fencing and
landscaping requirements on any zone change, conditional use or
special use case or concept plan in addition to or in lieu of buffering,
screening, fencing, or landscaping requirements set out specifically in
each use district when the nature and character of surrounding or
adjacent property dictate a need to require such methods in order to
protect such property, and to further provide protection for the general
health, welfare, and morals of the community in general.
I. HEIGHT:
1. No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
2. No accessory structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding
fifteen (15) feet.
J. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: The established front yard as
determined by the existing development or by adjacent development shall be
landscaped.
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K. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING: Due to the development nature
of the HGR District, it is recognized that conventional off-street parking and
loading for individual lots may be difficult to provide. Any new uses
proposed in the HGR District shall present a plan for parking to the Planning
and Zoning Commission; and, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall
establish the amount and method of off-street parking to be provided for this
District.
L. MASONRY REQUIREMENTS: None required.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply
in the HGR District:
1. No outdoor storage, except for refuse disposal, shall be permitted.
Refuse disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened from view.
2. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units,
shall be designed, installed and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from
public view.
3. Lighting shall be designed to reflect away from any adjacent residential
area.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Workshop, on
this the 28th day of January, 1997, in the Conference Room #204, 307 West Dallas Road,
Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit:
Larry Oliver
Darlene Freed
Marvin Balvin
Chris Coy
Kathy Martinez
Steve Newby
Herb Fry
Greg Czapanskiy
Sharon Spencer
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
1 st Alternate
2nd Alternate
Council Representative
with Steve Stamos absent, constituting a quorum, and the following City Staff:
H.T.(Tommy) Hardy
Marcy Ratcliff
Ron Stombaugh
Susan Howard
Director of Development Services
Planner
Planner
Planning Secretary
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:35 P.M.
DISCUSSION OF ANTENNAS, SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT STRUCTURES
David Freed was present to discuss cellular antennas and the need for their locations. Mr.
Freed was very informative and answered questions from the Commission.
DISCUSSION OF THE HISTORIC GRAPEVINE REVITALIZATION DISTRICT
Trent Petty introduced the Commission to the "HGR" Historic Grapevine Revitalization District
and the potential locations for the district. The purpose of this district would be to establish
limited commercial and residential uses in the historically significant original town of Grapevine
area. The limited commercial uses in the historic Grapevine Revitalization District are intended
to allow the mixture single family residential uses with limitations of compatible commercial uses
such as professional or business offices, instructional studios, and limited retail sales to
maintain the vitality of the original town area. Future meetings would be held to discuss in detail
the proposed Historic Grapevine Revitalization District uses and design criteria. Additionally,
discussed the proposal to allow Bed and Breakfast uses within the Central Business District.
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ANTENNAS, SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT STRUCTURES
Chris Hooper explained the backhaul provider issue that the potential to charge a use fee to
the wireless services providers is minimal. The backhaul issue would most likely fall under the
Street Crossing Use fee. The fee would only be applicable to those wireless providers that are
utilizing a company which does not have a franchise to occupy the right-of-way within
Grapevine. Staff has been directed to have all future wireless providers disclose the
appropriate backhaul provider information.
The Commission discussed the possibility of the wireless providers co -locating their antennas
and placing the equipment cabinets underground.
CONSIDERATION OF SECTION 25 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT RELATIVE TO
THE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTERS IN EXCESS OF
1,000,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS LEASABLE SPACE
Staff requested the Planning and Zoning Commission authorize Staff to set a public hearing
to consider amending Section 25, Community Commercial District relative to the height
requirements for Planned Commercial Centers in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of gross
leasable space relative to the maximum height requirement. Staff has spoken with users who
are interested in locating around the Grapevine Mills Mall Planned Commercial Centers who
exceed the maximum 50 -foot height regulation.
After brief discussion Steve Newby moved, with a second by Darlene Freed to authorize Staff
to set a public hearing to consider amending Section 25, Community Commercial District
relative to the height requirements for Planned Commercial Centers in excess of 1,000,000
square feet of gross leasable space. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Coy Martinez, Newby, Fry and Czapanskiy
Nays: None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 53 LANDSCAPING
REGULATIONS
Discussion was held regarding the minimum tree size requirements and comparison of costs
of balled or containerize trees. The Commission further discussed rather a small caliber tree,
which is fast growing, or a large caliber tree would be more preferred. Greg Czapanskiy
volunteered to gather information on the cost of balled and containerized trees. Also, Marvin
Balvin volunteered to take pictures of newly landscaped developments for comparisons. The
gathered information would be discussed at a special workshop to be scheduled.
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Larry Oliver asked if anyone would be interested in representing the Planning and Zoning
Commission at these meetings.
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NATIONAL AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Ron Stombaugh informed the Commission of the upcoming Conference in San Diego, CA to
be held April 5-9, 1997. Darlene Freed will attend the conference as the Commission
representative.
MISCELLANEOUS
Tommy Hardy informed the Commission that the billboard on the Tigue Addition has been
taken down as directed by the Council and Commission. Also, the Sequoia Lumber Yard has
completed its demolition along Northwest Highway.
Sharon Spencer reported on the opening of City Hall. The Open House will be held on
Tuesday, February 18, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by the Joint City Council and
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further, Marvin Balvin moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Kathy Martinez
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Coy, Martinez, Newby, Fry and Czapanskiy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH AY OF FE ARY, 1997.
CHAIRMAN
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