HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-05AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
FIRST TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998 AT 6:00 P.M.
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 DISCUSS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 54, MASONRY REQUIREMENTS
AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
B. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 16, "R-5.0" - ZERO -LOT -LINE
DISTRICT AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
C. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONTINUE
DISCUSSION OF SECTION 52, TREE PRESERVATION AND
SECTION 53, LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADOPTION
OF A RECOMMENDED TREE LIST FOR THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE
AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
D. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 24, "CN" - NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.
V. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
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) 410-3155 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
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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 2ND DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1998 AT 5:00 P.M.
DIRECTOR OF DEV PMENT SERVICES
MEMORANDUM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MEMO TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS
FROM: H. T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES V, c -1 -VA
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1998
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF FIRST TRI -ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
A. Proposed Amendments to Section 54, Masonry Requirements — This request was
generated by staff to recommend the consideration of the inclusion of "Fibre
Reinforced Cementitious Board" as an approved exterior wall covering. This
material is capable of providing the appearance of wood, resistance to moisture and
rot, and may be incorporated into fire rated wall assemblies. This recommendation
was first heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 16,1997. It
was not sent to public hearing due to changes in a second request associated with
the amendment, specifically proposed amendments to the Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero
Lot Line District.
B. Proposed Amendments to Section 16. "R-5.0" Zero -Lot -Line District — The Planning
and Zoning Commission first heard this request at the December 16,1997, Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting. The original amendment presented to the board
recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider reducing the
minimum front yard setback for the "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District from twenty-five
(25) feet to twenty (20) feet. The request has since been modified to add a new
subsection to Section 16 of the City of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance. The proposed subsection, Section 16.C.6, would allow Single Family
detached dwellings to have a minimum front yard of twenty (20) feet as a conditional
use when said dwellings are period homes. The current minimum front yard
setback in the "R-5.0" - Zero Lot Line District is twenty-five (25) feet. Furthermore,
the conditional use would require all lots fronting on one side of a street between
two (2) intersecting streets to maintain a twenty (20) foot front yard setback for the
entire block. If the amendment is approved, it would allow a minimum front yard
setback of twenty (20) feet in the "R-5.0" - Zero Lot Line District as a conditional use
for period homes. Mr. Martin W. Schelling submitted this request.
C. Continued Discussion of Section 52 Tree Preservation and the adoption of
Recommended Tree Lists for the City of Grapevine — At the April 10, 1997
Commission workshop Mr. Curtis Taber of Southwest Landscape Nursery advised
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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 recommended tree list comprised of those species most
suitable for use in various required landscaping areas. Mr. Taber had provided a
list of recommended trees appropriate for the City's varied soil types and growth
conditions. Staff had developed from that list of trees supplied by Mr. Taber, two
recommended tree lists: one list to be utilized specifically for required front yards,
and perimeter landscaping, and another tree list specifically for use in the required
landscaped islands within parking areas. Staff presented the recommended tree
lists to the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 1, 1997. Councilman,
Pittman expressed some concerns regarding the types of trees being
recommended. Mr. Pittman directed staff to contact Mr. Neil Sperry regarding the
recommended tree lists. Staff contacted Mr. Sperry by phone to discuss a
recommended tree list that was suitable for this geographic location. Staff has
revised the recommended tree lists, as per the recommendation of Mr. Neil Sperry.
D. Proposed Amendments to Section 24 "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District —
Due to the less intensive nature of professional office uses compared to several
other permitted uses within the "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District, staff
requests the Planning and Zoning Commission revise Section 24.A.2., relative to
the limitation of professional office uses within the district. The "CN" Neighborhood
Commercial District states that the total floor area devoted to office uses cannot
exceed 30 percent of the total floor area permitted on the lot. The proposed
amendment would not limit professional office uses to a percent of the total floor
area.
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DRAFT COPY 12/8/97 MASONRY REQUIREMENTS
Section 54. Masonry Requirements
All principal buildings and structures located in the zoning districts R-3.5, R-3.75, R -MF -1,
R -MF -2, R-5,0, PRD -6, PRD -12, and R-TH shall be of exterior fire resistant construction,
having at least eighty (80) percent of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows,
constructed of brick, stone, fibre reinforced cementitious board, or other masonry or
material of equal characteristics in accordance with the City's Building Code and Fire
Prevention Code or eighty (80) percent of the total exterior walls may be an exterior wall
insulation and finish system product.
All buildings or structures in the P -O, C -N, HCO, HC, LB, LI, PCD, PID, CBD, C -C, and RA
zoning districts shall be of exterior fire- resistant construction having at least seventy (70)
percent of the total exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, constructed of brick,
stone fibre reinforced cementitious board, or other masonry or material of equal
characteristics in accordance with the City's Building Code and Fire Prevention Code or
seventy (70) percent of the total exterior walls may be an exterior wall insulation and finish
system product.
All buildings or structures in the BP zoning district shall be of exterior fire-resistant
construction having at least one hundred (100) percent of the total exterior walls, excluding
doors and windows, constructed of brick, stone , fibre reinforced cementitious board,
or other masonry or material of equal characteristics in accordance with the City's Building
Code and Fire Prevention Code or one hundred (100) percent of the total exterior walls
may be an exterior wall insulation and finish system product.
All principal buildings or structures in the GU zoning district shall be of exterior fire-
resistant construction having at least seventy (70) percent of the total exterior walls,
excluding doors and windows, constructed of brick, stone fibre reinforced cementitious
board, or other masonry or material of equal characteristics in accordance with the City's
Building Code and Fire Prevention Code or seventy (70) percent of the total exterior walls
may be an exterior wall insulation and finish system product. Temporary buildings or
structures used as classrooms for the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
may be exempt from this requirement.
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Section 16. R-5.0 Zero -Lot -Line District Regulations
PURPOSES: The R-5.0 Zero -Lot -Line District is established to provide for areas requiring
minimum lot sizes of five thousand (5,000) square feet for medium population densities
within integral neighborhood units. This district is intended to be a zero -lot -line dwelling
district allowing a maximum density of eight (8) units per acre.
USES GENERALLY: In an R-5.0 zero -lot -line district, no land shall be used and no
building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than as hereinafter provided.
A. 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
temporary uses 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 an R-5.0 zero -lot -line district 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:
1. Off-street parking and private garages in connection with any use
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permitted in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
3. No dwelling shall be closer than twelve (12) feet between the face of
the exterior walls of neighboring dwelling unit.
4. Private swimming pool.
5. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less have
no plumbing.
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 structure
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.
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.
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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.
6. Single Family detached dwellings with a minimum front yard
depth of twenty (20) feet when the dwellings are constructed as
period homes. A period home is defined as a house in which the
exterior elevation incorporates amenities from housing designs
during the 1930's through 1950's period.
When a twenty (20) foot front yard depth is established by a
Conditional Use Permit, all lots fronting on one side of a street
between two (2) intersecting streets, shall maintain a minimum
twenty (20) foot front yard setback for the entire block
Final elevations of proposed period homes, with type or kind of
building material used, shall be submitted as a part of the
conditional use permit request. Calculation of the percentage of
masonry of the entire structure shall be provided in the
application for the conditional use permit A Period Home
Committee consisting of a member of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. the City Council representative to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, and the Township Restoration Coordinator
may approve additional period home elevations or amendments
to existing elevations when a conditional use permit is approved
for period homes. The Director of Development Services may
approve minor changes to the exterior elevations such as
window, door, and porch railings.
D. LIMITATION OF USES:
1. No more than three (3) persons unrelated by blood or marriage may
occupy residences with an R-5.0 Zero -Lot -Line Zoning 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 twenty-five (25) foot
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required rear yard.
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.
An access easement of six (6) feet shall be provided and indicated within the
subdivision plat on all contiguous lots to allow the adjacent owner access to
the twelve -inch (12") side yard on each lot.
F. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS: The following density requirements shall apply:
1. Maximum Density: The maximum density within the R-5.0 District
shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre of gross area.
2. Lot Size: Lots for any permitted use shall have a minimum area of
five thousand (5,000) 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 twelve hundred (1,200) square feet of floor
area.
G. AREA REGULATIONS: The following minimum standards shall be required:
1. Depth of front yard, feet......................25
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2. Depth of rear yard, feet........................25
3. Width of side yard on each side, feet 12" on one side, 1 Von opposite
side.
Provided, however, the side yard setbacks contained in this
subsection G.3 shall not apply to final subdivision plats approved and
filed prior to January 21, 1986, and the side yard setbacks applied to
the approved plat shall be those in force and effect prior to the
adoption of this ordinance.
4. Width of lot, feet..............................50
Except reverse frontage lots shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75)
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 twelve (12) feet.
7. Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each
lot or lot of record, as the case may be.
8. No dwelling shall be closer than twelve (12) feet between the face of
the exterior walls of neighboring dwelling units.
Whenever an R-5.0 Zero -Lot -Line District 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 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 REGULATIONS: The following maximum height regulations shall
be observed:
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Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty-five
(35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one story not to exceed sixteen (16)
feet, except a storage building which shall not exceed ten (10) feet in
height.
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 seventy-two
(72) hours; towed trailers and the like are prohibited in the required front
yard.
OFF-STREET LOADING
No off-street loading is required in the R-5.0 District for residential uses. Off-
street loading for conditional uses may be required as determined by the
Planning Commission.
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City of Grapevine
RECOMMENDED TREE LIST FOR REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
(Excluding Landscape Islands)
(Medium to Large Deciduous Trees)
Tree Name
Scientific Name
Height
Width
Bald Cypress
(Taxodium distichum)
40'-60'
30'-40'
Burr Oak
(Quercus macrocarpa)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Callery Pear
(Pyrus calleryana)
30'
15'-25'
(*Varieties: "Rancho", "Aristocrat",
"Capital")
Cedar Elm
(Ulmus rassifolial)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Chinese Pistacho
(Pistacia chinensis)
40'-50'
40'-50'
Chinquapin Oak
(Quercus muhlenbergii)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Pecan
(Carya illinoensis)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Shumard Red Oak
(Quercus shumardii)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Texas Red Oak
(Quercus shumardii)
30'-35'
20'-30'
Western Soapberry
(Sapindus drummondii)
30'-40'
25'-35'
Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
60'-80'
30'-50'
Lacey Oak
(Quercus glancoides)
EVERGREEN TREES
Afghan Pine
(Pinus eldarica)
30'-40'
25'-30'
Austrian Pine
(Pinus nigra)
20'-25'
10'-15'
Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana)
30'-40'
20'-30'
Eldarica Pine
(Pinus eldarica)
30'-40'
25'-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'
Yaupon Holly
(Ilex vomitoria)
12'-18'
10'-15'
(Small Deciduous Trees)
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 holly
(Ilex decidua)
15'-20'
10'-15'
Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
20'-25'
15'-20'
"Oklahoma"
City of Grapevine
RECOMMENDED TREE LIST FOR LANDSCAPE ISLANDS
(Medium to Large Deciduous Trees)
Tree Name
Scientific Name
Height
Width
Bald Cypress
(Taxodium distichum)
40'-60'
30'-40'
Burr Oak
(Quercus macrocarpa)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Callery Pear
(Pyrus calleryana)
30'
15'-25'
(*Varieties: "Rancho", "Aristocrat",
"Capital")
Cedar Elm
(Ulmus rassifolial)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Chinese Pistacho
(Pistacia chinensis)
40'-50'
40'-50'
Chinquapin Oak
(Quercus muhlenbergii)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Pecan
(Carya illinoensis)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Shumard Red Oak
(Quercus shumardii)
50'-60'
40'-50'
Texas Red Oak
(Quercus shumardii)
30'-35'
20'-30'
Western Soapberry
(Sapindus drummondii)
30'-40'
25'-35'
Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
60'-80'
30'-50'
Lacey Oak
(Quercus glancoides)
EVERGREEN TREES
Afghan Pine
(Pinus eldarica)
30'-40'
25'-30'
Austrian Pine
(Pinus nigra)
20'-25'
10'-15'
Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana)
30'-40'
20'-30'
Eldarica Pine
(Pinus eldarica)
30'-40'
25'-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'
Yaupon Holly
(Ilex vomitoria)
12'-18'
10'-15'
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Section 24. C -N Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations
PURPOSE: The purpose of the C -N Neighborhood Commercial District is to provide
locations for the development of planned retail shopping and service facilities which are
located and designed expressly to serve the needs of adjacent residential neighborhoods.
C -N Districts are intended for retail commercial uses which have a neighborhood
orientation and which supplies necessities requiring frequent purchase with a minimum of
consumer travel. Such facility should not be so large or so broad in scope of services as
to attract substantial amounts of trade from outside the neighborhood.
USES GENERALLY: In a C -N Neighborhood 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.
1. Planned neighborhood shopping centers defined as a combination of retail
stores, offices, personal service establishments and similar uses whose
aggregate gross floor area does not exceed one hundred thousand
(100,000) square feet.
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3. Any use permitted in the LB Limited Business District.
4. Restaurants excluding drive-ins or drive-through facilities.
5. Day Nursery and kindergarten.
6. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
7. Public utility uses necessary to serve the District.
8. Variety and dry goods stores.
B. ACCESSORY USES: The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses
provided that such use shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any
street right-of-way.
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1. Swimming pool no nearer than one hundred twenty (120) feet to any
residentially zoned district.
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 a residentially zoned district and not located between the front of the
building and any street right-of-way.
4. Off-street parking to serve permitted uses provided that any off-street parking
or vehicular use area within sixty (60) feet of a residentially zoned district
shall be separated from said lot by a blind fence, berm, wall or landscaping
at least six (6) feet high.
5. Signs advertising uses on the premises in accordance with Section 60 of this
Ordinance.
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
this Ordinance.
1. Alcoholic beverage sales provided a special permit is issued in accordance
with Section 42.13. of this Ordinance.
2. Tire, battery, and accessory stores located within a planned shopping center.
3. Automotive parts and supplies completely in an enclosed building.
4. Commercial parking lots.
5. Drive-in or drive-through restaurants.
6. Gasoline services.
7. Private clubs and service organizations.
8. Veterinarian including veterinary hospitals where small animals are kept
overnight.
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9. Planned Commercial Centers.
10. Any individual retail store, office, personal service establishment, restaurants,
or other uses provided for in Section 24.A. with a floor area open to the
public, including display, service and sales, greater than ninety-five hundred
(9,500) square feet.
11. Personal Care Facilities.
D. LIMITATION ON USES:
1. The C -N District is intended for neighborhood scale shopping and service
facilities and the total retail or commercial shopping floor area on any lot or
parcel shall not exceed one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet. No
individual retail store, office, personal service establishment, restaurant or
other uses provided for in Section 24.A. shall have a floor area open to the
public, including display, service and sales, greater than ninety-five hundred
(9,500) square feet.
2. The maximum size of any C -N District shall not exceed twelve (12) acres in
size.
3. The hours of operation for uses provided for in Section 24.C.10 shall be
limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless specifically
provided for in the Conditional Use Permit.
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:
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1. MAXIMUM DENSITY: The maximum density within a C -N District shall not
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.20.
2. LOT SIZE: The minimum lot size in a C -N Neighborhood Zoning District shall
be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
3. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE: At least twenty (20) percent of the total lot area
shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space. (Nonvehicular open space is
any area not devoted to buildings, parking, loading, storage, or vehicular
use.) Planned Commercial Centers permitted as a conditional use shall
meet the requirements of Section 24.N.3.
4. DISTRICT SIZE: The minimum size of any C -N Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District shall be one (1) acre and the maximum size of any C -N
Neighborhood Zoning District shall not exceed twelve (12) acres.
5. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: The combined area occupied by all
main and accessory structures, parking, storage, loading and other paved
areas shall not exceed eighty (80) 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 of one hundred twenty-
five (125) feet.
2. LOT DEPTH: Every lot shall have a minimum depth of not less than one -
hundred -fifty (150) 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. 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: Every lot shall have two side yards, each of which shall be
not less than ten (10) feet in width. Planned Commercial Centers permitted
as a conditional use shall meet the requirements of Section 24.N.1.
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5. REAR YARD: Every lot shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in depth. Planned Commercial Centers permitted as a conditional
use shall meet the requirements of Section 24.N.1.
6. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS: The minimum distance between
detached principal or accessory buildings on the same lot shall be not less
than twenty (20) feet.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever any C -N District abuts a residential
district, an appropriate buffer and screen shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 24(M)4., and 53 of this Ordinance. In addition, no building
or structure shall be located nearer to any residentially zoned property than a
distance equal to one and one-half (1-1/2) times the height of such building or
structure.
I. HEIGHT:
1. No principal structure shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding thirty
(30) feet except buildings located adjacent to an R-20, R-12.5, or R-7.5
Residential district shall not exceed one (1) story or twenty-five (25) feet in
height.
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 Sections 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 and 58 of this Ordinance.
M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: The following design requirements shall apply in the
C -N District:
1. No outdoor storage, except for refuse disposal, shall be permitted. Refuse
disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened from view.
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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 a C -N 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 C -N District from the residential area. No streets, alley, vehicular storage
or use shall be permitted in the required buffer strip.
5. The masonry requirements of Section 54 shall be met.
6. ADDITIONAL BUFFERING, SCREENING, FENCING & 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.
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 24.G.3. shall
be applicable to each lot or parcel of land within a Planned Commercial
Center. A minimum ten (10) foot side and a minimum twenty-five (25) foot
rear yard shall be required around the outside perimeter of the 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)
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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 twenty (20) percent of the total site area of the Planned
Commercial Center shall be devoted to nonvehicular open space
(nonvehicular open space is any area not devoted to buildings, parking,
loading, storage, or vehicular use.)
4. BUILDING ELEVATIONS OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED WITH THE SITE PLAN REQUIRED BY SECTION 48.D.7.
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P & Z Workshop Minutes
February 5, 1998
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 5th day of February, 1998, in the Conference Room, 200 S.
Main Street, 1 st Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Darlene Freed
Vice -Chairman
Stephen Newby
Member
Chris Coy
Member
Kathy Martinez
Member
Herb Fry
Member
Cathy Martin
2nd Alternate
with Paul Dunn and Sharron Spencer absent, constituting a quorum, and the
following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Jo Ann Stout
Stephen Kindrick
Susan Howard
Planner II
Planner II
Planner I
Planning Secretary
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:16 p.m.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SECTION 24 "CN" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
First for the Commission to consider was the proposed amendments to Section 24,
"CN" Neighborhood Commercial District. Due to the less intensive nature of
professional office uses compared to several other permitted uses within the "CN"
Neighborhood Commercial District, staff requests the Planning and Zoning
Commission revise Section 24.A.2., relative to the limitation of professional office
uses within the district. The "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District states that the
total floor area devoted to office uses cannot exceed 30 percent of the total floor
area permitted on the lot. The proposed amendment would not limit professional
office uses to a percent of the total floor area
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Discussion was held regarding the permitted uses allowed in "PO" Professional
Office. Some permitted uses could still provide high volumes of traffic and be
disruptive to the neighborhoods. Requiring a zone change request would give the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council a way to control the type of "PO"
Professional Office use in the area.
After the discussion the Planning and Zoning Commission choose not to take any
action regarding Section 24, "CN" Neighborhood Commercial.
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Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the proposed
amendments to Section 52, Tree Preservation and the adoption of Recommended
Tree Lists 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. Mr. Taber had
provided a list of recommended trees appropriate for the City's varied soil types and
growth conditions. Staff had developed from that list of trees supplied by Mr. Taber,
two recommended tree lists: one list to be utilized specifically for required front
yards, and perimeter landscaping, and another tree list specifically for use in the
required landscaped islands within parking areas. Staff presented the
recommended tree lists to the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 1,
1997. Councilman, Pittman expressed some concerns regarding the types of trees
being recommended. Mr. Pittman directed staff to contact Mr. Neil Sperry regarding
the recommended tree lists. Staff contacted Mr. Sperry by phone to discuss a
recommended tree list that was suitable for this geographic location. Staff has
revised the recommended tree lists, as per the recommendation of Mr. Neil Sperry.
After brief discussion Chris Coy moved, with a second by Kathy Martinez to
authorize Staff to set a public hearing on March 24, 1998 to consider the
recommended tree list for required landscaping and landscape islands. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Coy, Newby, Fry, Martinez and Martin
Nays: None
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DISCUSSION REGARDING SECTION 54 MASONRY REQUIREMENTS
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the proposed
amendments to Section 54, Masonry Requirements and the inclusion of "Fibre
Reinforced Cementitious Board" as an approved exterior wall covering. This
material is capable of providing the appearance of wood, resistance to moisture and
rot, and may be incorporated into fire rated wall assemblies.
After brief discussion Darlene Freed moved, with a second by Stephen Newby to
authorize Staff to set a public hearing on February 17, 1998 to consider the
amendments to Section 54, Masonry Requirements. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Coy, Newby, Fry, Martinez and Martin
Nays: None
DISCUSSION REGARDING SECTION 16 "R-5.0" ZERO -LOT -LINE DISTRICT
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the proposed
amendments to Section 16.C.6, would allow Single Family detached dwellings to
have a minimum front yard of twenty (20) feet as a conditional use when said
dwellings are period homes. The current minimum front yard setback in the "R-5.0" -
Zero Lot Line District is twenty-five (25) feet. The conditional use would require all
lots fronting on one side of a street between two (2) intersecting streets to maintain a
twenty (20) foot front yard setback for the entire block. If the amendment is
approved, it would allow a minimum front yard setback of twenty (20) feet in the "R-
5.0" - Zero Lot Line District as a conditional use for period homes. The conditional
use site plan shall include the final elevations of the proposed period homes, with
type or kind of building material used. A period home committee consisting a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission appointed by the Planning and
Zoning Commissioner, the City Council representative to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the Township Restoration Coordinator may approve additional
period home elevations or amendments for period homes. The Director of
Development Services may approve minor changes to the exterior elevations such
as window, door, and porch railings.
Discussion was held regarding the types of period houses to be built and the
setback requirements.
After brief discussion Cathy Martin moved, with a second by Chris Coy to authorize
Staff to set a public hearing on February 17, 1998 to consider the amendments to
Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero -Lot -Line District. The motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Coy, Newby, Fry, Martinez and Martin
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Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further to discuss, Chris Coy moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20
p.m., Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Freed, Coy, Newby, Martinez, Fry and Martin
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 1998.
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