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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-15P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Joint Public Hearing with the City Council, on this the 15th day of April, 1997, in the City Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Larry Oliver Darlene Freed Marvin Balvin Steve Newby Kathy Martinez Chris Coy Steve Stamos Herb Fry Greg Czapanskiy Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Member Member Member Member 1 st Alternate 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum, and the following City Staff: H.T.(Tommy) Hardy Marcy Ratcliff Ron Stombaugh Scott Williams Susan Howard CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Director of Development Services Planner Planner Building Official Planning Secretary Planning and Zoning Commissioner Marvin Balvin offered the Invocation. 0 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:40 P.M., and Chairman Larry Oliver called the Planning & Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 10:15 P.M. First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z97-01 and Conditional Use Request CU97-01 submitted by Raymond D. Truitt for Metroplex Development Consultants, Inc. to be located at 1400 Dove Road, and proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Dove Plaza to rezone 2.258 acres from "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District to "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District, and a Conditional Use Permit to allow gasoline sales and the possession, storage, retail sales and off-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) in conjunction with a convenience store. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the request was tabled at the March 18, 1997 Public Hearing as a result of a necessary platting correction relative to the alignment of the right-of-way along Dove Road (north/south). The applicant is proposing a small retail center with a convenience store and day care center. The proposed development has a total building area of 16,225 square feet. The proposed retail lease space contains 3,200 square feet, the convenience store contains 3,525 square feet and the day care center contains 9,500 square feet. The development is required to have 58 off-street parking spaces and 59 off-street parking spaces are proposed. The applicant has proposed two driveway entrances. The driveway entrance on Dove Road (east/west) is 300.5 feet from the intersection. The driveway entrance on Dove Road (north/south) is 325 feet from the intersection. Staff has received numerous protests against the request. It has been determined 31.36% of the property owners within 200 feet have opposed the request. Therefore, this will require a 3/4 (6 members) vote of the City Council to approve the request. Mr. Hardy introduced Raymond Truitt representing Metroplex Development 2 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Consultants. Mr. Truitt presented a slide presentation of the surrounding uses in the area and informed the Council and Commission that run off from the facility would be collected and meet EPA Standards before being allowed to flow back into the lake. Also, the gas pumps would be screened from the residences on the east side by landscape immediately and the residences on the south side would be totally screened by the landscape in about 3 years. Mayor Tate informed the applicant that the City does not want commercial corners in its residential areas and this would not be a good project in this location. Residents Donna Potter, John Baird, Caroline Mentzer , Julie Fisher, Kathy Mullholland, Bruce Bond, Kelly Fland, Pete Campbell, Sharon Cotter and Jim Kuzela all spoke in opposition of the project. Residents Bob Bernard and Carla Peters spoke in favor of the project. Resident David Proctor would like to see sidewalks along Dove Road. With no further questions, guests to speak, many letters and petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved, with a second by Darlene Freed, to deny Zone Change Request Z97 -01 and Conditional Use Request CU97 -01, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None CU97 -1 1 BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Request CU97 -11 submitted by Tina Larsen for Healthcare Environment Design to be located at 1600 West College Street and platted as Lot 1 and 2, Block A, Grapevine Medical Center Addition. The applicant is requesting to amend CU96 -32 (Ordinance 96 -95) approved site plan to include a 300 square foot addition to the Dietary Center, modifications to the patient drop -off drive and canopy, addition of a 115 vehicle parking lot. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to 3 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that the expansion to the Dietary Center is primarily for additional cold storage space. The expansion of the drop-off drive and canopy is proposed to more adequately shelter patients from the elements as they access the Women's Center at the Baylor Medical facility. The addition of the 115 new parking spaces to the south of the hospital is proposed to be utilized by Baylor Medical Center staff. Tina Larson of Healthcare Environment Design and Mark Hood of Baylor Medical Center were present to answer questions from the Council and Commission. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Steve Stamos moved, with a second by Darlene Freed, to approve Conditional Use Request CU97-1 1 and the waiver to Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F., which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None CU97-18 RAINFOREST CAFE /GRAPEVINE MILLS CORPORATION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Request CU97-18 submitted by The Mills Corporation in conjunction with Rainforest Cafe, Inc. located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Grapevine Mills Addition. The applicant was requesting to amend the approved site plan of CU97-13 (Ordinance 97-28) for a Planned Commercial Center in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of gross leasable space to allow for the possession, storage, retail sale and on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed drinks) in conjunction with a restaurant (Rainforest Cafe). The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. 4 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the applicant is proposing a full service theme - oriented restaurant that simulates the environment of a tropical rainforest. Live tropical birds, aquariums, waterfalls, and animated wildlife are some of the features utilized to create the atmosphere of a rainforest. The total square footage of the restaurant is 22,349 with 6,213 square feet in the dining room /mushroom bar area and 4,191 square feet of retail space. Seating capacity is 347. Erick Collazo of the Mills Corporation introduced Tim Gavigan of Rainforest Cafe. Mr. Gavigan presented a graphic board presentation. Mr. Gavigan also informed the Council and Commission that the curators and birds will do school outreach programs and they will employee 350 -400 people. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved, with a second by Steven Newby, to approve Conditional Use Request CU97 -18 and the waiver to Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F., which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez and Newby Nays: None CU97 -19 LONGHORN INC. Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Permit CU97 -19 submitted by Loyd Evans of Longhorn, Inc. located at 204 North Dooley Street and platted as Lot 1 A, Block 6, W R Boyd Center. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit for building supplies and materials to include landscaping and irrigation equipment, with outside storage. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the applicant is requesting to use the existing 5 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 building and facilities at 204 North Dooley Street. The total building area is 45,210 square feet and total outside storage area is 13,500 square feet. The proposed outside storage area is screened by a six foot wooden fence along Dooley Street and Turner Road and a six foot chain link fence in the interior of the site. Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. Loyd Evans of Longhorn, Inc. to respond to questions related to the request. Council expressed concerns regarding the outside storage and lack of landscape on the subject property. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Marvin Balvin, to table Conditional Use Permit CU97-1 9 to a date certain of May 20, 1997 to allow the applicant to revise his drawings to include more landscape area, paved outside storage area, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None CU97-20 NORTH DALLAS RETAIL LP Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Request CU97-20 submitted by Michael Twichell for North Dallas Retail, LP located at 300 Park Boulevard South and platted as Lots 1-5, Park & Wall Addition. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to amend the approved planned commercial center site plan of CU96-11 (Ordinance 96-34) for retail development on Lot 2. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the applicant is proposing to develop a 3,600 square foot building for personal service and retail development. One of the proposed tenants is a dry cleaner. The applicant is proposing to develop 20 parking spaces. The development will also include an approved 20 foot pole sign. P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Mr. Richard Hardy of Michael Twichell, Inc. was available for questions from the Council and Commission. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved, with a second by Kathy Martinez, to table Conditional Use Request CU97 -20 to a date certain of May 20, 1997 to eliminate the 20' pole sign, the cross access to the Chevron Station and to redesign the layout of the drive through, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None Z97 -07 GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP REVITALIZATION PROJECT Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z97 -07 submitted by Grapevine Township Revitalization Project located at 600 West College Street and platted as Lot 1 R, Block 44R, Original Town of Grapevine. The applicant is requesting to rezone .388 acres from "R -7.5 ", Single Family District, to "PO" Professional Office District. The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing 805 square foot house and add 976 square feet for office development. The applicant is proposing to provide the required 11 off - street parking spaces. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission that the proposed development is designed in accordance with the design criteria established for the College Street Historic Landmark Overlay District HL93 -01. The Historic Preservation Commission approved the exterior building elevations on March 19, 1997. The Board of Zoning Adjustment has approved the variances requested for the commercial development of the property on April 7, 1997. Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. James Gilleylen to respond to questions regarding parking at the subject property. 0 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Steve Stamos moved, with a second by Marvin Balvin, to approve Zone Change Request Z97-07, which failed by the following vote: Ayes: Stamos, Balvin, and Coy Nays: Oliver, Freed, Martinez and Newby After further discussion, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Marvin Balvin to approve Zone Change Request Z97-07 as "PO" Professional Office and to initiate a Zone Change Request to "HGR" Historic Grapevine Revitalization District if the District is approved by the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez and Newby Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z97-08 submitted by Shawn Goff of Graham Hart Homebuilders located at 1 Boyd Drive and proposed to be platted as Block 4, W. R. Boyd Center. The applicant is requesting to rezone 3.879 acres from "R-MF-1 " Multifamily District and 6.846 acres from "R-MF-2" Multifamily District to "R-5.0" Zero-Lot-Line District. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, informed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that the applicant is proposing to develop 62 zero lot line homes for a density of 7.96 units per acre. "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District allows a maximum density of 8 units per acre. The current zoning will allow a maximum of 183 units on 9.725 acres. Mr. Hardy introduced Shawn Goff of Graham Hart Homebuilders to respond to questions by the Council and Commission. 8 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Councilwomen Spencer noted that the subject property was within a noise zone at the DFW International Airport and that approval of this case would allow more residents within the zone. Resident Cathy Martin spoke requesting that Wildwood should be rebuilt to city specifications. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to approve Zone Change Request Z97 -08, which failed by the following vote: Ayes: Balvin, Coy and Martinez Nays: Oliver, Freed, Stamos and Newby After further discussion, Steve Newby moved, with a second by Steve Stamos, to deny Zone Change Request Z97 -08, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Stamos and Newby Nays: Balvin, Coy and Martinez REPLAT - LOT 1 -6 BLOCK 1 GRAPEVINE MILLS ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was the Replat of Grapevine Mills Addition submitted by Mills Corporation. Scott Dyer, Sr. Civil Engineer asked that the replat be tabled to a date certain of May, 20, 1997 to ensure that the easements reflected on the recorded replat reflect the final alignment. M P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy, with a second by Steve Newby to table the Replat of Grapevine Mills Addition to a date certain of May 20, 1997, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez and Newby Nays: None END OF PUBLIC HEARING Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was the Statement of Finding and the Final Plat application of the Dove Plaza Addition submitted by Metroplex Development. The applicant is final platting 2.258 acres to allow a Day Care Center and Convenience Store. The property is located on the southwest corner of Dove Road and Dove Loop Road. The property is currently zoned R-5.0, Residential and is proposed to be zoned CN, Neighborhood Commercial. Steve Stamos moved, with a second by Steve Newby, to deny the Statement of Findings of the Dove Plaza Addition. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None FINAL PLAT - LOT 1 R, BLOCK 1, ORION PLACE ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council 10 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 and Planning and Zoning Commission was the Statement of Finding and the Final Plat application of Lot 1 R, Block 1, Orion Place Addition submitted by Fairfield Development, Inc. The applicant is final platting 16.198 acres to allow developing for an apartment complex. The property is located on the east side of Dooley Street between Turner and Peach Streets. The property is currently zoned "R -MF -2" Multifamily District. Steve Stamos moved, with a second by Kathy Martinez, to approve the Statement of Findings of Lot 1 R, Block 1, Orion Place Addition. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was the Statement of Finding and the Final Plat application of Heritage Place Addition submitted by Hawrylak and Associates, Inc. The applicant is final platting 12.154 acres to develop a residential subdivision. The property is located on the southwest corner of College Street and Ball Street. The property is currently zoned "R -7.5" Single Family Residential. Chris Coy moved, with a second by Steve Newby, to approve the Statement of Findings of Heritage Place Addition. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council 11 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 and Planning and Zoning Commission was Concept Plan CP97-05 submitted by Terry Cunningham Architects located at Lot 3R, Block L, Oak Knolls Lakeview Addition. The proposed concept plan was submitted in conjunction with an amended plat application. The property owners are proposing to administratively amend the existing plat from two lots to one lot. The property was originally platted prior to the concept plan requirements. Kathy Martinez moved, with a second by Darlene Freed, to approve Concept Plan CP97-05, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez and Newby Nays: None MINUTES - MARCH 18, 1997 Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the March 18, 1997 meeting. Steve Stamos moved, with a second by Steven Newby, to approve the minutes for the March 18, 1997 with the correction that Steve Stamos made the motion for Tree Removal Request TR97-01 and Kathy Martinez voted nay on the motion resulting in a 6-1 vote. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez, and Newby Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS Marcy Ratcliff informed the Planning and Zoning Commission of the upcoming Workshop to be held May 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With nothing further to discuss, Chris Coy moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 p.m. 12 P & Z Joint Public Hearing April 15, 1997 Marvin Balvin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Stamos, Coy, Martinez and Newby Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1997. ATTEST S CRETARY CHAT MAN 13