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Home My WebLink About1982-09-21STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevi e, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 21st day of September, 198; at approxi- mately 8:10 P.M. in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street. The meeting followed a 7:30 P.M. joint session with the City Council for the purpose of conducting public hearings relative to zoning cases and replats. The following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Chairman Ron Cook Vice Chairman Harlen Joyce Member Ann Glynn Member Klee Hawkins Member Tom Powers Member Gerald Norman Member Constituting a quorum with no absences, with the following members of the City Staff present, to -wit: J. R. Baddaker Director of Public Works who was intermittently in attendance in the Council Meeting as well as the Planning and Zoning Meeting, and to -wit: Joy Welch Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Spencer, who then informed those present of the procedures and purpose of the meeting. ZONING APPLICATION Z82- 39 -Mr. Earnest Poa The first item on the agenda was for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z82 -39 submitted by Mr. Earnest W. Poag and to make a recommendation to the City Council. Members carefully deliberated the advantages and disadvantages if the out- come Of the Commission consideration was recommendation and Council appro- val of the request as submitted by Mr. Poag, who was represented in the joint public hearing by Mr. Carter Hampton. The members of the Commission were most concerned about adequately and accurately representing residents of the area in closest proximity to Mr. Poag's convenience store. Another matter considered was Mustang Drive, its planned future expansion and the relevance to a convenience store in this area. Following the discussion, Harlen Joyce made a motion to grant the appli- cation for "SP" Specific Use Permit as was filed on August 2, 1982, for the storage, possession, and retail sale of alcoholic beverages for off - premises consumption only, incidental to the operation of a conven- ience store and further, providing for all other uses as permitted in the "C -2" Community Business District, all in accordance with a site plan as submitted. The motion was seconded by Klee Hawkins and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Ron Cook, Harlen Joyce, Klee Hawkins and Gerald Norman Nays: Sharron Spencer, Ann Glynn and Tom Powers P & Z Minutes 9-21-82 Page 2 ZONING APPLICATION Z82-40-Karen Robbins The second item on the Agenda for consideration by the Commission and recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z82-40 submitted by Ms. Karen Robbins. At the public hearing held earlier in the evening, Ms. Robbins expressed regret that the current zoning providing for a roller skating arena and related activities, was no longer a realistic zoning. A motion was made by Gerald Norman and duly seconded by Klee Hawkins to recommend approval of the requested zoning of "C-2" Community Business District. It prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Sharron Spencer, Ron Cook, Harlen Joyce, Ann Glynn, Klee Hawkins, Tom Powers and Gerald Norman Nays: None ZONING APPLICATION Z82-41-Mr. W.T. Criswell The third item was for the Commission to consider Zoning Application Z82-41 submitted by Mr. W. T. Criswell and to make a recommendation to the City Council. At the public hearing held earlier, the Planning and Zoning Commission was advised that this application was for amendment to the site plan with the present zoning being a "SP" Specific Use Permit District for condominiums. At the public hearing, the applicant's request was explained as being a case whereby demand for a particular apartment was misjudged creating need for more of a particular floor plan (1340' size) and less of the smaller model (1250' unit size). Mr. Criswell explained that the matter would not require an overall change in density. After a short discussion, the motion to recommend granting the applicant's request was made by Ron Cook and seconded by Harlen Joyce. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Sharron Spencer, Ron Cook, Harlen Joyce, Ann Glynn, Klee Hawkins, Tom Powers and Gerald Norman Nays: None ZONING APPLICATION Z82-42-Mr. Charles A. Martinez of Dallas Forwarding Company The fourth item before the Commission for consideration was Zoning Application Z82-42 submitted by Mr. Charles A. Martinez of Dallas For- warding Company, a request to change the zoning of the S.E. corner of Dallas Road and Minters Chapel Road from "C-l" Neighborhood Business District to allow "I-l" Light Industrial District usage. Questions deliberated in the discussion predominately concerned types of traffic which would be stimulated by the proposed development of a freight business. An answer, it was stated that small trucks would be used mainly for delivery of air freight, but there would be adequate turning space for larger trucks when necessary. The motion was made by Harlen Joyce to grant the request as submitted and seconded by Klee Hawkins, with the following prevailing vote: Ayes: Sharron Spencer, Ron Cook, Harlen Joyce, Ann Glynn, Klee Hawkins, Tom Powers and Gerald Norman Nays: None P & Z Minutes 9- 21 -82 Page 3 ZONING APPLICATION Z82434ni:trek Corporation The fifth item for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z82 -43 submitted by Unitrek Corporation. At the earlier public hearing it was explained by Unitrek representatives that plans were for the construction of one and two bedroom condominiums, 877 to 1000 square feet, approximate unit sizes. The percentage of land- scaping for screen and beautification purposes was detailed. The Commission discussed the proposed site plan, expressing concern about anticipated traffic problems for this location; however, it was agreed that more of a problem might possibly evolve if a convenience store were situated on the property. The Commission also noted that a market for permanent -type homes without garages might not be feasible. Disappoint- ment was also expressed that the site plan failed to adhere to the newly adopted master plan density recommendations. Vice Chairman Cook moved to deny recommendation of this application as presented. The motion was seconded by Gerald Norman. It prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Sharron Spencer, Ron Cook, Ann Glynn, Klee Hawkins, and Gerald Norman Nays: Tom Powers and Harlen Joyce ZONING APPLICATION Z82 -44 -L & N Land Corporation This item on the agenda was for the planning and Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z82 -44, submitted by L & N Land Corporation and make a recommendation to the City Council. At the earlier public hearing, Mr. Baddaker, Director of Public Works, was told that a letter requesting withdrawal of the application had been received by the City Staff. There was no further discussion on this matter. Formal action to accept the request for withdrawal was taken during the joint public hearing. REPLAT OF GRAPEVINE LAKE ESTATES The next item for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was the replat of Grapevine Lake Estates. In the earlier public hearing it was explained by the Director of Public Works that the replat had been necessitated because the original owner has purchased only a portion of Lot 9 -A. Chairman Spencer called for additional discussion or questions form the Commission. There were no further questions. Harlen Joyce made the motion to accept the request for re -plat as presented. The motion was seconded by Tom Powers and prevailed bythe following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook Glynn, Hawkins, Powers, Norman and Joyce Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF THE TRIPLE "M" ADDITION The next item for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission was the replat of the Triple "M" Addition. Mr. Baddaker displayed the plats of the addition prior to questions from board members relating to driveways, and a question from Chairman Spencer relating to curbing. P & Z Minutes 97,Zl 82 Page 4 After a short discussion, a motion was made by Ann Glynn and seconded by Klee Hawkins to recommend Council approval of the final plat of the Triple "M" Addition as submitted. FINAL PLAT OF THE VINEYARD APARTMENTS The item for consideration was the final plat for the Vineyard Apartments. The Commission was to make a recommendation to the City Council. The Director of Public Works reviewed the plat for the Commission at length. It was explained that originally the plat did not contain a right -of -way dedication to serve a proposed subdivision to the west of the property in question. The representatives from Keith Cecil and Associates sustained a lengthy deliberation with Chairman Spencer and Mr. Baddaker. The motion was made by Klee Hawkins and seconded by Ron Cook to table the decision to recommend approval or not, of the final plat for the Vineyard Apartments, contingent upon discussed dedication of street right -of -way, until the meeting of October 5, 1982, when consideration of the final plat would continue. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Hawkins, Powers, Norman, Joyce and Glynn. Nays: None In further discussion, Chairman Spencer, told the representatives from Keith Cecil and Associates that there was already a subdivision named the Vineyard; therefore, another name should be adopted for the proposed complex. CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PET RESORT ADDITION The next item before the Commission for consideration was the final plat of the Pet Resort Addition, and a recommendation of such to the City Council. After a short discussion and consideration of Staff presentation, a motion was made by Harlen Joyce and seconded by Tom Powers to accept the final plat of the Pet Resort Addition. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Hawkins, Powers, Norman, Joyce and Glynn Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF THE QUATRO GRANDE ADDITION The next matter for consideration by the Commission was the final plat of the Quatro Grande Addition. City Staff recommendations were considered; also, questions asked and a short discussion questioning whether or not the proposed mini- warehouses would be used for business rather than warehouses: the developer advised that they would not be used for business facilities. The motion was made by Ron Cook and seconded by Klee Hawkins to recommend Council approval of the final plat of Quatro Grande Addition. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Hawkins, Powers, Norman, Joyce and Glynn Nays: None P & Z Minutes 9 -21 -82 Page 5 PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DOVE PARK ADDITION The Commission was asked to consider the preliminary plat of Dove Park Addition as the final item on the agenda. After a short discussion, the motion was made by Harlen Joyce to approve this proposal with a five foot right -of -way off Dove Road, The motion was seconded by Ron Cook with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Hawkins, Powers, Norman, Joyce and Glynn Nays: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration before the Planning and Zoning Commission, Member Gerald Norman made a motion to adjourn the meeting® It was seconded by Harlen Joyce and prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Hawkins, Powers, Norman, Joyce and Glynn Nays: None APPROVED: Chairman ATTEST Secretary