HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-01AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
THIRD TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1997 AT 6:00 P.M.
FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOMS A AND B
FIRST FLOOR - CITY HALL
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
I. DINNER
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
ADOPTION OF A REQUIRED TREE LIST FOR THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
B. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONTINUE
DISCUSSION OF SECTION 28A, GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP
REVITALIZATION DISTRICT AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY
ACTION.
C. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS
AMENDMENTS TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT RELATIVE
TO CENTRAL AVENUE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
D. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 13, R-20 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND SECTION 14, R-12.5 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT RELATIVE TO DEVELOPMENTS
APPROVED PRIOR TO THE CITY WIDE REZONING AND TAKE
ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
V. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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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) 410-3155 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 26THD DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1997 AT 5:00 P.M.
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MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 1997
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF THIRD TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Proposed Adoption of a Required Tree List for the City of Grapevine - At the April
10, 1997 Commission workshop Mr. Curtis Taber of Southwest Landscape Nursery
advised the Commission about minimum tree sizes, how and where they should
measured and, their appropriateness in commercial and industrial landscaped
areas. Section 53, Landscaping Regulations was amended at the June 3, 1997
joint public hearing to incorporate Mr. Taber's recommendations on minimum tree
size. The City however, has never had a required tree list comprised of those
species most suitable for use in various required landscaping areas. Mr. Taber has
provided a list of recommended trees appropriate for the City's varied soil types and
growth conditions. Staff has developed from that list of trees supplied by Mr. Taber,
two required tree lists: one list to be utilized specifically for required front yard, and
perimeter landscaping and another tree list specifically for use in the required
landscaped islands within parking areas.
2. Continued Discussion of Section 28A. Historic Grapevine Revitalization District -
Attached is the most recent revised draft of the Historic Grapevine Revitalization
District for your review prior to the workshop. Several workshops with the City
Council have been held since the last draft review which occurred at the May 27,
1997 Commission workshop. This revised draft of Section 28A. is a result of the
Council workshops. Staff will make a presentation at the workshop pertaining to the
current trends associated with the development of this proposed district.
3. Proposed Amendments to Section 26, Highway Commercial District Relative to
Central Avenue - Due to existing development located along Central Avenue, staff
requests the Planning and Zoning Commission review the addition of Central
Avenue to Section 26.D.2.a and Section 26.D.3 relative to the requirement that all
"HC" zoned property have driveway access and frontage only from a State Highway.
The proposed amendment would mandate "HC" zoned property to have driveway
access and frontage from a State Highway or Central Avenue.
4. Proposed Amendments to Section 13, R-20 Single Family District and Section 14
R-12.5 Single Family District - During the 1984 City Rezoning, several existing
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subdivisions were rezoned from "R-1" Single Family Residential to "R-20" and "R-
12.5" respectively. The "R-1" District was similar in its area requirements to the "R-
7.5" District that currently exists. Recently a request was received by the Building
Inspections staff for an accessory structure in the Ridgecrest Addition which is
zoned "R-12.5." That request was denied because the applicant could not meet the
appropriate setbacks as required in the "R-12.5" District. Upon further investigation
it was discovered that virtually all the structures in the Ridgecrest Addition were built
according to "R-7.5" development standards. Sections 13.D.4 and 14.D.4 were
created to alleviate development conflicts in subdivisions currently zoned "R-20" and
"R-12.5" that were build under the old "R-1" or "R-7.5" standards.
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City of Grapevine
TREE LIST FOR REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
(Excluding Landscape Islands)
(Medium to Large Deciduous Trees)
Tree Name
Scientific Name
Height
Width
Bald Cypress
(Taxodium distichum)
50'-100'
20'-30'
Burr Oak
(Quercus marcocarpa)
80'-100'
30'-50'
Callery Pear
(Pyrus calleryana)
30'-60'
15'-35'
(*Varieties: "Bradford",
"Rancho", "Aristocrat',
"Capital")
Cedar Elm
(Ulmus crassifolia)
60'-80'
40'-50'
Chinese Pistache
(Pistacia chinensis)
20'-40'
20'-30'
Chinquapin Oak
(Quercus muhlenbergi)
30'-60'
20'-40'
Lacebark Elm
(Ulmus parvifolia)
40'-60'
30'-40'
Pecan
(Carya illinoensis)
60'-125'
100'
Shumard Red Oak
(Quercus shumardi)
80'-100'
50'-60'
Texas Red Oak
(Quercus shumardi)
30'-35'
20'-30'
Western Soapberry
(Sapindus drummondi)
30'-40'
25'-35'
EVERGREEN TREES
Afghan Pine
(Pinus eldarica)
30'-60'
20'-30'
Arizona Cypress
(Cupressus arizonica)
30'-40'
15'-25'
Austrian Pine
(Pinus Nigra)
20'-25'
10'-15'
Deodar Cedar
(Cedrus deolara)
40'-60'
20'-30'
Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana)
30'-40'
20'-30'
Japanese Black Pine
(Pinus thunbergiana)
20'-50'
20'-30'
Leyland Cypress
(Cupressocyparis leylandi)
20'-40'
40'-50'
Live Oak
(Quercus virginiana)
25'-35'
35'-55'
Live Oak (TX strain)
(Quercus fusiformis)
25'-35'
35'-55'
Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
60'-80'
30'-50'
(Small Deciduous Treesj
Desert Willow
(Chilopsis linearis)
15'-30'
15'-25'
Eve's Necklace
(Sophora affinis)
15'-25'
15'-20'
Mexican Plum
(Prunus mexicana)
15'-25'
15'-20'
Possumhaw
(Ilex decidua)
15'-20'
10'-15'
Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
20'-25'
15'-20'
"Oklahoma"
City of Grapevine
REQUIRED TREE LIST FOR LANDSCAPE ISLANDS
EVERGREEN TREES
Live Oak
(Medium to Large Deciduous Trees
25-35'
Tree Name
Scientific Name
Height
Width
Bald Cypress
(Taxodium distichum)
50'-100'
20'-30'
Burr Oak
(Quercus marcocarpa)
80'-100'
30'-50'
Callery Pear
(Pyrus calleryana)
30'-60'
15'-35'
(*Varieties: "Bradford",
"Rancho", "Aristocrat",
"Capital")
Cedar Elm
(Ulmus crassifolia)
60'-80'
40'-50'
Chinese Pistache
(Pistacia chinensis)
20'-40'
20'-30'
Chinquapin Oak
(Quercus muhlenbergi)
30'-60'
20'-40'
Lacebark Elm
(Ulmus parvifolia)
40'-60'
30'-40'
Pecan
(Carya illinoensis)
60'-125'
100'
Shumard Red Oak
(Quercus shumardi)
80'-100'
50'-60'
Texas Red Oak
(Quercus shumardi)
30'-35'
20'-30'
Western Soapberry
(Sapindus drummondi)
30'-40'
25'-35'
EVERGREEN TREES
Live Oak
(Quercus virginiana)
25-35'
35-55'
Live Oak (TX strain)
(Quercus fusiformis)
25'-35'
35-55'
Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
60'-80'
30'-50'
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HISTORIC GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP DISTRICT
Section 28A. HGT Historic Grapevine Township District
PURPOSE: The HGT Historic Grapevine Township District is established to
accommodate limited commercial and residential uses in the historically significant
original town of Grapevine area which is bounded approximately by Northwest
Highway, Ball Street, Cotton Belt Rail Road and Dooley Street. The Master Plan
designates portions of the Original Town of Grapevine as a special planning area to
preserve the historical integrity and encourage a mixture of uses that reflect the spirit
of the original township. The HGT District acknowledges the changing development
trends and needs of this significant area while preserving its' historic character. The
limited commercial uses in the Historic Grapevine Township District are intended to
allow the mixture of single family residential uses with limitations of compatible
commercial uses such as professional or business offices, instructional studios, and
limited sales to maintain the vitality of the original town area.
USES GENERALLY: In a HGT Historic Grapevine Township 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. Single Family Residential.
2. Churches
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses
in a HGT Historic Grapevine Township 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
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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 50.13.3. 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.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted provided the
building or structures approved with the conditional use permit are (1) historic
building, defined by the National Register of Historic Places and/or the
Historic Preservation Commission as a "contributing" building or structure to
the historic district, or (2) new or rehabilitated building that has been approved
by the Historic Preservation Commission as compatible with the historic
district. These compatible buildings would not be contributing to the National
Register district (because they are not "historic") but they will be visually
compatible with the neighborhood, provided they meet the provisions of, and
a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to, Section 48 of the Ordinance.
1. Bed and Breakfast facility.
2. Antique shops.
3. Administrative, executive and editorial offices for business and
professional organizations.
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4. Professional offices for the conduct of the following professional and
semiprofessional occupations: accountant, architect, attorney, engineer,
insurance agent.
5. Photography studios.
6. Public utility uses required to service the district.
7. Computer technology consultant
8. Art gallery or museum
D. LIMITATION Of USES:
1. All activities of permitted uses except automobile parking lots, shall be
conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.
2. The hours of operation for all uses provided for in Section 28A.C., with
the exception of Section 28A.C.1., shall be limited to between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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. A floor plan indicating the maximum occupancy
shall be required in conjunction with the concept plan.
3. A Site Plan meeting the requirements of Section 47 has been approved.
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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. A floor plan indicating the maximum
occupancy shall be required in conjunction with the site plan.
4. A Landscape Plan is required of the required front yard setback, unless
already in existence.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following bulk and intensity of use
requirements shall apply.
1. LOT SIZE - Subdividing an existing lot into two or more lots is not
permitted except for the purpose of correcting the Tarrant Appraisal
District maps on tracts that were noted as part of lots or tracts, or tracts
that are unplatted. Any lot or tract platted shall be a minimum of
seventy five hundred (7500) square feet except that a lot having less
than herein required which was an official "lot of record" prior to the
adoption of this ordinance may be used for permitted use or conditional
use in the HGT District. No lot existing at the time of passage of this
ordinance shall be reduced in area below seventy five hundred (7500)
square feet.
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.
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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.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS - None required.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
1. BUFFER AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Whenever a HGT
District abuts a residential district, a wall, fence, or berm at least six (6)
feet in height, shall be erected to effectively screen the HGT 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,
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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.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING: Due to the development nature
of the HGT District, it is recognized that conventional off-street parking,
loading, and development standards required by Section 56, 57, and 58 of the
Appendix D Zoning Ordinance for individual lots may be difficult to provide.
Any new uses proposed in the HGT District may present a plan for a parking
lot the Planning and Zoning Commission; and the Planning and Zoning
Commission may establish different amounts and methods established in 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 HGT District:
1. No outdoor storage, except for refuse disposal, shall be permitted.
Refuse disposal areas shall be landscaped or 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
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view.
3. Lighting shall be designed to reflect away from any adjacent residential
area.
4. Driveways in the HGT District for both residential and non-residential
uses shall be developed in accordance with the residential drive
requirements of Chapter 20, Article III, Sidewalks and Driveways, of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Section 26. HC Highway Commercial District
PURPOSE: The HC Highway Commercial District is established to provide adequate
space and site diversification for commercial uses which depend upon high visibility, uses
with outside storage unless specifically prohibited by Section 26A, convenience to arterial
highways and will involve development that may be more intensive than other commercial
districts and objectionable to adjacent residential uses.
USES GENERALLY: In an HC Highway Commercial 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 except
as provided in Section 26.D.
1. Any use permitted in the CC Community Commercial District, except that
there shall be no limitation size of planned shopping centers or total floor
area.
2. Auction sale, new or used goods located within a completely enclosed
building.
3. Retail sales of building materials within a completely enclosed building.
4. Plumbing supply within a completely enclosed building.
5. Public utilities as required to serve the district.
6. Automobile washing business: automatic, coin-operated or moving line
wash.
7. Reserved
8. Outdoor commercial amusements such as golf driving ranges, miniature golf,
archery.
9. Restaurants, including drive-in and drive-through restaurants.
10. Gasoline service station.
11. Feed and grain sales within a completely enclosed building.
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12. Boat and marine sales and/or service within a completely enclosed building.
13. Camper sales and camper trailer sales and service, lease and rental within
a completely enclosed building.
14. Furniture or appliances, new and used within a completely enclosed building.
15. Mortuary and funeral homes.
16. Nursery or greenhouses.
17. Job printing or newspaper establishments.
18. Upholstery shops.
19. Retail sales, other than those listed above, business services and
merchandise displayed within a completely enclosed building.
20. Commercial amusements, the operation of which is totally within an enclosed
building, including bowling alleys, video arcades, roller skating and ice
skating arenas, motion picture theaters, but excluding any special uses
authorized by Section 49.B.
21. Automotive rental (See Section 26.C.16.1
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. Accessory uses permitted in the CN and CC Commercial Districts.
2. Mechanical equipment no nearer than one hundred twenty (120) feet to any
residentially zoned district.
3. Screened garbage storage, on a concrete pad no nearer than fifty (50) feet
to any residentially zoned district.
4. Off-street parking, provided that all areas devoted to the parking of vehicles
or the sale and display of merchandise, except nurseries, shall be surfaced
in accordance with Section 58 of this Ordinance.
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5. Provisions for the parking of automotive vehicles provided within sixty (60)
feet of any residentially zoned district shall be separated from said lot by a
blind fence or wall at least six (6) feet high.
6. Other structures or uses which are customarily accessory and clearly
incidental and subordinate to the permitted use and/or structure.
7. Signs advertising uses located on the premises in accordance with Section
60 of this Ordinance.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted provided
they meet the provisions of, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued pursuant to,
Section 48 of this Ordinance.
1. Commercial off-street parking lots for passenger vehicles less than one ton
carrying capacity.
2. Building trades contractor within a completely enclosed building, with storage
yard for materials and equipment.
3. Retail sales of building materials displayed in an unenclosed or incompletely
enclosed area with outside storage.
4. Sale and rental of heavy machinery and equipment.
5. Home equipment rental.
6. Commercial laundry and dry cleaning establishments.
7. Mobile home sales, storage, lease and repair.
8. Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance
with Section 42.13. of this Ordinance.
9. Public or private storage garages, including mini storage warehouses.
10. Truck and trailer rental.
11. Swimming pool and spa sales.
12. Restaurant with outside dining.
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13. Planned Commercial Centers.
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
14. 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.
15. Automotive sales, and service, new or used cars and trucks. All vehicles
must be in an operating condition and all open display or storage areas must
be surfaced and developed in accordance with all applicable Ordinances of
the City.
16. Automotive rental.
17. Outside display boat and marine sales and/or service.
18. Outside display camper sales and camper trailer sales and service, lease
and rental.
19. Pawn Shops.
D. LIMITATION OF USES:
Residential structures and uses are expressly prohibited in the HC Highway
Commercial District. Existing residences may remain as non -conforming
uses, but it is intended that new residential construction not be allowed in the
District.
2. (a) All property zoned HC, Highway Commercial, shall have driveway
access and frontage in accordance with Section 26, paragraph G.2.
only from a State Highway and Central Avenue except as provided
in Section D.3.
(b) Additional driveway access on a corner lot from other than a State
Highway for the intersecting street only, may be approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council with the filing of
a Concept Plan in accordance with Section 45. For purposes of this
Section 26.D, corner lot shall mean a lot located at the juncture of a
State Highway and a street which intersects such State Highway.
3. Access to and frontage on a street other than a State Highway and Central
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Avenue will be permitted only for property zoned HC, Highway Commercial
prior to the 15th day of July 1986, provided the principal uses and conditional
uses are limited to the following uses:
(a) Principal Uses:
1. Plumbing supply with a completely enclosed building.
2. Public utilities as required to serve the district.
3. Automobile washing business; automatic, coin-operated or
moving line wash.
4. Restaurants, including drive-in and drive-through restaurants.
5. Feed and grain sales within a completely enclosed building.
6. Furniture or appliances, new and used within a completely
enclosed building.
7. Mortuary and funeral homes.
8. Nursery or greenhouses.
9. Job printing or newspaper establishments.
10. Upholstery shops.
11. Retail sales, other than those listed above, business services
and merchandise displayed within a completely enclosed
building.
(b) Conditional Use
1. Commercial off-street parking lots for passenger vehicles less
than one ton carrying capacity.
2. Alcoholic beverage sales provided a Special Permit is issued
in accordance with Section 42.8. of this Ordinance.
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HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
3. Public or private storage garages, including mini storage
warehouses.
4. Restaurant with outside dining.
5. Building trades contractor within a completely enclosed
building. Outside storage of materials is not allowed.
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 Site Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 47, has been approved.
3. A Landscape Plan, meeting the requirements of Section 53, has been
approved.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following bulk and intensity of use requirements
shall apply:
1. MAXIMUM DENSITY: the maximum density within an HC District shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0.
2. LOT SIZE: The minimum lot size in an HC District shall be not less than five
thousand (5,000) square feet.
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least fifteen (15) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to open space. Planned Commercial Centers permitted as
a Conditional Use shall meet the requirements of Section 26.N.3.
Provided, however, there shall be no open space required for lots fronting on
the south side of Northwest Highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley
Street.
4. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty-five (85) percent of the total lot area.
Provided, however there shall be no maximum impervious area requirement
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HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
for lots fronting on the south side of Northwest highway, between Jenkins
Street and Dooley Street.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. LOT WIDTH: Every lot shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one
hundred (100) feet.
3. FRONT YARD: Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet which 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 in accordance with Section
60. 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.
Provided, however, the front yard set back for lots fronting on the south side
of Northwest highway, between Jenkins Street and Dooley Street, shall be
a minimum of ten (10) feet and may be used for off-street parking, drives,
and sidewalks. The ten (10) foot front yard for this area shall not be used for
any building, structure, fence, wall, or storage area.
4. SIDE YARDS: No side yards are required, except that when property in an
HC District abuts property of a district in which a side yard is required, a side
yard of equivalent width shall be provided in the HC District.
5. REAR YARD: A rear yard equivalent to the adjacent or contiguous district
shall be provided.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than ten (10) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: When an HC District abuts a Residential District,
an appropriate buffer and screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 50 of this Ordinance.
I. HEIGHT:
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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: Landscaping shall be required in accordance
with Section 53 of this Ordinance.
K. OFF-STREET PARKING: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 56 and 58 and shall be landscaped in accordance with
Section 53 of this Ordinance.
L. OFF-STREET LOADING: Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with
the provisions of Section 57 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
HC District:
1. 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.
4. Whenever an HC Highway Commercial District is adjacent to any
residentially zoned district, a buffer strip, at least twenty (20) feet in width
shall be provided between the two (2) districts. A wall, fence, or berm shall
be erected to effectively screen the HC District from the residential area and
no streets, alley, vehicular storage area or use shall be permitted in the
required buffer strip.
5. The Masonry Requirements of Section 54 shall be met.
6. All sales, display, or outdoor storage areas shall be surfaced in accordance
with Section 58 except those areas of nurseries and garden center where
living plants are located.
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7. Storage areas for any product, excluding automobile and truck sales and
leasing, shall be completely enclosed by a blind fence or wall at least seven
(7) feet high. No materials or products shall be stacked higher than one (1)
foot below the top of the fence or wall.
8. ADDITIONAL BUFFERING, SCREENING, FENCING, & LANDSCAPING.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the 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 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.
N. PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: Each lot or parcel
of land created within a Planned Commercial Center shall comply with the following
requirements:
1. MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The front yard requirements contained in Section 26.G.3. shall
be applicable to each lot or parcel of land within a Planned Commercial
Center permitted. The minimum side and minimum rear yards as required
in Section 26.G.4. and G.S. shall be required around the outside perimeter
of a Planned Commercial Center. Minimum side and rear yard requirements
of interior lots may be required if deemed necessary by City Council in order
to meet the provisions of Section 48.
2. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: The minimum landscaping requirements of Section 53.H.2.b.
shall be applicable around the outside perimeter of a Planned Commercial
Center. For interior lots the minimum landscaping requirements of Section
53.H.2.b. may be required if deemed necessary by City Council in order to
meet the provisions of Section 48.
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF PLANNED COMMERCIAL
CENTERS: At least fifteen (15) percent of the total site area of the Planned
Commercial Center shall be devoted to non -vehicular open space (non-
vehicular open space is any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading,
storage, or vehicular use).
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4. BUILDING ELEVATIONS OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED WITH THE SITE PLAN REQUIRED BY SECTION 48.D.7.
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Section 13. R-20 Single -Family District Regulations
PURPOSE: The R-20 Single -Family District is established to provide for areas requiring
minimum lot sizes of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in order to promote low
population densities and establish or maintain a rural character within the subdivision. This
district is appropriate for those areas exhibiting large lot development and maintaining a
rural environment, and for newly annexed territory into the City of Grapevine.
USES GENERALLY: In an R-20 Single -Family 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:
1. Single -Family detached dwellings.
2. Churches, convents, and other places of worship.
3. Parks, playgrounds and nature preserves, publicly owned.
4. Public utility uses required to service the district.
5. Agricultural uses subject to the provisions of Ordinance 75-25,
Chapter 6, Section 6.2.
6. Temporary buildings when they are to be used only after construction
purposes or as a field office within a subdivision only. Such
temporary construction buildings shall be removed immediately upon
completion or abandonment of construction and such field office shall
be removed immediately upon occupancy of ninety-five (95) percent
of the lots in the subdivision.
7. Model homes and model home parking lots are permitted as a
temporary use in new subdivisions, provided a notice is continually
posted in a prominent place in a livable area in the home and the
owner signs an affidavit on a form approved by the Director of
Community Development affirming compliance with all the regulations
of this section.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory
uses to a single-family detached dwelling provided that none shall be a
source of income to the owner or user of the principal single-family dwelling,
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except for customary home occupation.
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use
permitted in this district.
2. Servants' quarters not leased or rented to anyone other than the
family of a bona fide servant, giving more than fifty (50) percent of his
or her employed time at the premises to which the servants' quarters
is an accessory use and in the employ of the family occupying said
premises.
3. Guest quarters, cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
4. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
5. Accessory buildings (storage buildings, hobby shops, barns).
6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7,
Article XII of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
When any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses are detached from the
principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than
forty-five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F. and G.
Accessory buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back
from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each
additional foot of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures
shall be measured from the top of the slab or from its bottom floor.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48 and a Conditional Use
Permit is issued.
1. Public and non profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural
type excluding correctional institutions.
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2. Non profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
3. Public and private country clubs and golf courses excluding miniature
golf courses.
4. Memorial gardens and cemeteries.
5. Any off-street parking for churches, convents and other places of
worship developed on property other than the platted lot of record of
the principal use, provided all or a portion of the property utilized for
parking is located within 300 feet of the platted lot of record.
D. LIMITATION OF USES:
1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may
occupy residences with an R-20 Single-family district.
2. Storage of mechanical or farm equipment incidental to any permitted
or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions
of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential
development or use.
3. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 -foot required rear
yard.
4. Subdivisions approved prior to December 4. 1984 shall be
deemed to be lawful. These subdivisions shall have the same
status as subdivisions authorized pursuant to this ordinance.
Buildings, or structures, within those subdivisions may meet the
requirements of Section 15.F.. 15.G., and 15.1. of this ordinance,
except no lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance
shall be reduced in area below twenty thousand (20,000) square
feet.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the
construction of a principal building shall be approved unless 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.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall
apply:
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1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-20 District
shall not exceed two (2) dwelling units per acre of gross area.
2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
3. Minimum Open Space: All areas not devoted to buildings, structures
or off-street parking area shall be devoted to grass, trees, gardens,
shrubs, or other suitable landscape material. In addition, all
developments shall reserve open space in accordance with the
provisions of Section 51.
4. Maximum building coverage: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed forty
(40) percent of the total lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all
buildings, structures, off-street parking and paved areas shall not
exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.
6. Minimum Floor Area: The minimum square footage of a dwelling unit
shall be not less than sixteen hundred (1600) square feet of floor
area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. Depth of front yard, feet - 40
2. Depth of rear yard, feet - 25
3. Width of side yard on each side, feet - 15
4. Width of lot, feet 100, except reverse frontage lots shall be a
minimum of 130 feet in width.
5. Depth of lot, feet - 100
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between
principal or accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than
thirty (30) feet.
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7. Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each
lot or lot of record as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever an R-20 Single family
development is located adjacent to an existing multifamily district (RMF -1,
RMF -2, R-3.75, R-TH) or a non-residential district, without any division such
as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open space, all principal
buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the
adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer
adjoining uses.
HEIGHT: The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty-five
(35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to
exceed twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred
twenty (120) square feet or less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in
height.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that
such shall not be located on a required front yard. Off -Street parking shall
be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and 58 of this
Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes or boats
is allowed in the required front yard for a period not to exceed seventy-two
(72) hours; towed trailers and the like are prohibited at any time in the
required front yard.
K. OFF-STREET LOADING: No off-street loading is required in the R-20
District for residential uses. Off-street loading for conditional uses may be
required as determined by the Planning Commission.
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R-12.5 SINGLE FAMILY
Section 14. R-12.5 Single -Family District Regulations
PURPOSE: The R-12.5 Single -Family District is established to provide for areas requiring
minimum lot sizes of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet in order to promote
low population densities and provide the opportunity to establish a rural character within
the subdivision. This district is intended to be composed of single-family dwellings together
with public parks essential to create basic neighborhood units.
USES GENERALLY: In an R-12.5 Single -Family 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:
1. Single -Family detached dwellings.
2. Churches, convents, and other places of worship.
3. Parks, playgrounds, and nature preserves, publicly owned.
4. Public utility uses required to service the district.
5. Temporary buildings when they are to be used only for construction
purposes or as a field office within a subdivision approved by the City
for the sale of the real estate of that subdivision only. Such temporary
construction buildings shall be removed immediately upon completion
or abandonment of construction and such field office shall be
removed immediately upon occupancy of ninety-five (95) percent of
the lots in the subdivision.
6. Model homes and model home parking lots are permitted as a
temporary use in new subdivisions provided a notice is continually
posted in a prominent place in a livable area in the home and the
owner signs an affidavit on a form approved by the Director of
Community Development affirming compliance with all the regulations
of this section.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory
uses to a single-family detached dwelling provided that none shall be a
source of income to the owner or user of the principal single-family dwellings,
except for customary home occupation.
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1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use
permitted in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
3. Private swimming pools.
4. Accessory Buildings.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7,
Article XII of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
When any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses are detached from the
principal single-family dwelling, said uses shall be located not less than forty-
five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
Accessory buildings more than sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back
from the rear property line six (6) feet plus two (2) additional feet for each
additional foot of height over sixteen (16) feet. The height of the structures
shall be measured from the top of the slab of from its bottom floor.
C. CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be permitted
provided they meet the provisions of Section 48, and a conditional use permit
is issued.
1. Public and non-profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural
type excluding correctional institutions.
2. Non-profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
3. Public and private country clubs and golf courses excluding miniature
golf courses.
4. Memorial gardens and cemeteries.
5. Any off-street parking for churches, convents and other places of
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worship developed on property other than the platted lot of record of
the principal use, provided all or a portion of the property utilized for
parking is located within 300 feet of the platted lot of record.
D. LIMITATION OF USES:
1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may
occupy residences with an R-12.5 Single Family District.
2. Storage of mechanical or farm equipment incidental to any permitted
or conditional use shall be screened in accordance with the provisions
of Section 50, Alternate B or E, from any adjacent residential
development or use.
3. Private or public alleys shall not be located in the 25 foot required rear
yard.
4. Subdivisions approved prior to December 4, 1984 shall be
deemed to be lawful. These subdivisions shall have the same
status as subdivisions authorized pursuant to this ordinance.
Buildings, or structures, within those subdivisions may meet the
requirements of Section 15.F., 15.G., and 15.1. of this ordinance,
except no lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance
shall be reduced in area below twelve thousand five hundred
(12,500) square feet.
E. PLAN REQUIREMENTS: No application for a building permit for the
construction of a principal building shall be approved unless 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.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall
apply:
1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-12.5 District
shall not exceed three (3) dwelling units per acre of gross area.
2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of
twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet.
3. Minimum Open Space: All areas not devoted to buildings, structures
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or off-street parking area shall be devoted to grass, trees, gardens,
shrubs, or other suitable landscape material. In addition, all
developments shall reserve open space in accordance with the
provisions of Section 51.
4. Maximum Building Coverage: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed forty
(40) percent of the total lot area.
5. Maximum Impervious Area: The combined area occupied by all
buildings, structures, off-streetparking and paved areas shall not
exceed sixty (60) percent of the total lot area.
6. Minimum Floor Area: The minimum square footage of a dwelling unit
shall be not less than fourteen hundred (1,400) square feet of floor
area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. Depth of front yard, feet - 35
2. Depth of rear yard, feet - 25
3. Width of side yard on each side, feet - 8
4. Width of lot, feet - 80, except reverse frontage lots shall be a minimum
of 110 feet in width.
5. Depth of lot, feet - 100
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
principal or accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than
sixteen (16) feet.
7. Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each
lot, or lot of record, as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever an R-12.5 Single Family
development is located adjacent to an existing multi -family district (RMF -1,
RMF -2, R-3.75, R-TH) or a non-residential district, without any division such
as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open space, all principal
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buildings or structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40) feet from the
adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer
adjoining uses.
I. HEIGHT: The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty-five
(35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one-half (1-1/2) stories not to
exceed twenty (20) feet, except a storage building which shall not
exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF-STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that
such shall not be located on a required front yard. Off-street parking shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and 58 of this
Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes or boats
is allowed in the required front yard for a period not to exceed 72 hours;
towed trailers and the like are prohibited in the required front yard.
K. OFF-STREET LOADING: No off-street loading is required in the R-12.5
District for residential uses. Off-street loading for conditional uses may be
required as determined by the Planning Commission.
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P & Z Workshop Minutes
October 1, 1997
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 1 st day of October, 1997, in the Conference Room, First Floor,
200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit:
Larry Oliver
Darlene Freed
Marvin Balvin
Kathy Martinez
Chris Coy
Stephen Newby
Herb Fry
Paul Dunn
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
1 st Alternate
with Cathy Martin and Sharron Spencer absent, constituting a quorum, and the
following City Staff:
Roger Nelson
H.T.(Tommy) Hardy
Ron Stombaugh
Jo Ann Stout
Stephen Kindrick
Susan Howard
City Manager
Director of Development Services
Planner II
Planner 11
Planner I
Planning Secretary
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:13 P.M.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A RECOMMENDED TREE LIST FOR
REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
Discussion was held concerning the adoption of a recommended tree list for required
landscaping and a required tree list for landscape islands. Mr. Curtis Taber of
Southwest Landscape Nursery provided a list of recommended trees appropriate for
the City's varied soil types and growth conditions. Staff then developed a tree list
comprised of those species most suitable for use in various required landscape areas.
Jerry Pittman expressed concern of applying a required tree list rather than identify the
trees the City would prefer to discourage.
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The CO[nrniasiOn requested that Staff contact Neil Sperry to review the list and give
his recommendations.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED SECTION 28A., GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP
REVITALIZATION DISTRICT
Discussion was held regarding the purpose and reasoning behind the Grapevine
Township Revitalization Project and the proposed Section 28./\' Tommy Hardy,
Director of Development Services, noted LOthe Commission that several workshops
have been held with the City Council since the May 27, 1997 COrnrniSSion workshop
to discuss the proposed district and had recommended several amendments. The
revised draft copy changes were to make all uses 8 conditional use except for single
family residential and churches.
The CODlm0iGSioD requested Changing Section 28A.C.3 to read Administrative,
executive and editorial offices for business Drprofessional organizations and add h8Ol
7. Business Consultant to the list of conditional Uses.
M[ Hardy stated that the City VVOUld initiate a ZnOe change nOqU8St within the
proposed district boundaries excluding homes built since 1987.
DISCUSSION OF SECTION 26, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RELATIVE TO CENTRAL
AVENUE
[}ioCuSGiOn was held regarding outside storage On Central Avenue. Mr. Hardy
explained that the Highway Commercial District currently has a separate list ([}.3.) of
Va8S allowed on those properties not fronting On a state highway that are very limited
in scope and intensity. The reasoning behind the separate |iG1 was specifically to
address those lots fronting on Wall Street directly across the street from single family
residential zoning.
Staff requested the Planning and Zoning CornrniaoiOn to review the addition of Central
Avenue 10 Section 28'C}.2.a and Section 26'[}.3 relative to the requirement that all
"HC" zoned property have driveway access and frontage only from a State Highway.
After brief discussion Chris Coy moved, with a second by Stephen Newby to authorize
Staff to set a public hearing to consider amending Section 26, Highway Commercial
District relative to Central Avenue. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Bn|vin, Coy Martinez, Newby, and Fry
Nays: None
DISCUSSION OF SECTION 13, R-20 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT AND SECTION 14, R-
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Staff informed the Planning and Zoning Commission that during the 1984 City
Rezoning, several existing subdivisions were rezoned from "R -1 " Single Family
Residential to "R -20" and "R- 12.5" Single Family Residential. The "R -1 " District was
similar in its area requirements to the "R -7.5" District that currently exists. Recently
a request was received by the Building Inspections staff for an accessory structure in
the Ridgecrest Addition which is zoned "R- 12.5 ". The request was denied because
the applicant could not meet the appropriate setbacks as required in the "R- 12.5"
District. Upon further investigation it was discovered that virtually all the structures
in the Ridgecrest Addition were built according to "R -7.5" development standards.
Sections 13.D.4 and 14.D.4 were created to alleviate development conflicts in
subdivisions currently zoned "R -20" and "R- 12.5" that were built under the old "R -1 "
or "R -7.5" standards.
After brief discussion Chris Coy moved, with a second by Darlene Freed Newby to
authorize Staff to set a public hearing to consider amending Section 13, R -20 Single
Family District and Section 14, R -12.5 Single Family District. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Balvin, Coy Martinez, Newby, and Fry
Nays: None
MISCELLANEOUS
Marvin Balvin announced his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Stephen Newby to adjourn
the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21 ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997.
CHAIRMAN
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