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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-05STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Session on this the 5th day of October, 1982 at 8 P.M. in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street with the following persons present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Harlen Joyce Ann Glynn Klee Hawkins Tom Powers Chairman Vice- Chairman Member Member Member Member Constituting a quorum, with Member Gerald Norman absent, with the following members of the City Staff: J.R. Baddaker Joy Welch Director of Public Works Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Spencer, who then informed those present of the procedures and purpose of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Zoning Application Z82- 45- Robert Miron The first item on the agenda was for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z82 -45 submitted by Mr. Robert Miron and make a recommendation to the City Council. At the earlier joint session of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, Z82 -45 was the first case open for public hearing, and explaining the zoning change request, Mr. Baddaker stated that Mr. Miron had requested a change from the Specific Use Permit for on- premises consumption of alcoholic beverages to a Specific Use Permit for on- premises consumption of alcoholic beverages with a revised site plan. The Director of Public Works also introduced Mr. Miron who explained the specifics of the revised site plan. He said that originally the business at 420 South Main had occupied one building, then later had been expanded to encompass the adjacent building to the north,and from that time until the spring of 1982 (when the lease of the building was lost) the business had occu- pied the two buildings. Mr. Miron summarized the site plan changes result- ing from the loss of space. He also explained principal changes already being put into effect, some of which are a more simplified menu due to the absence of the deep fryer and grill (with a small dance floor occupying that space)and no longer the "steak and seafood" specialty. In answer to questions submitted by Commission members, there was not yet compliance with the ordinance requiring a 50% food to 50% alcoholic beverage sale ratio, that the hours of operations are from 11 A.M. until 1 A.M. and there are no plans available for additional parking. Appearing at the public hearing in opposition to Zoning Case Z82 -45 was Dr. Jim Able, Minister for the First United Methodist Church. Reverand Able explained reasons for his request for denial: primarily a conflict in parking with the business in question, but also objection was voiced in regard to disturbances which normally accompany the late hours and the on- premises consumption of al- coholic beverages. P & Z Minutes 10.5 -,82 Page 2 Following further discussion of what was covered in the public hearing Chairman Spencer called for a motion relating to Mr. Miron's request. Harlen Joyce moved to deny the request as submitted due to reasons discussed earlier, principally the lack of adequate parking and failure of the business's compliance the the ratio of 50% food to 50% alcoholic beverages. The motion was duly seconded by Klee Hawkins and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins Nays: Powers Absent: Norman Z82-46-Tomlin Properties Zoning Application Z82-46 submitted by Tomlin Properties was the second item for consideration for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. In the earlier public hearing, Mr. Baddaker explained that the request was for the purpose of rezoning 35+ acres located between Minters Chapel Road and Business Highway 114 from "R-l" Single Family and "C-2" Community Business to "I-l" Light Industrial, and Mr. Baddaker introduced Mr. Dan Tomlin representing Tomlin Properties. Mr. Tomlin requested that the City Council approve the request on the basis of compliance with the Master Plan. In answer to a question relating to specific plans for development of the property, Mr. Tomlin stated that a planner had been engaged for that purpose. The Commission briefly reviewed City Staff recommendations and earlier discussion after which Chairman Spencer called for a motion. Klee Hawkins moved to approve the request as presented. Harlen Joyce seconded the motion,and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins, Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman Z82-47-Quatro Grande-Mack Jameson The third item for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of arcking a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z82-47 submitted by Quatro Grande, Inc. In the earlier public hearing Mr. Baddaker described the zoning request as follows: To rezone 326 East Wall from "C-2" Community Business to Specific Use for mini-warehouses. Mr. Mack Jameson, representing Quatro Grande, was introduced and informed the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that were the request granted, the additional warehouses would make a total of 548 mini-warehouses. There was a short discussion pertaining to whether there would be adequate turning space at the end of the warehouses. Also a representative from Quatro Grande assured the Commission that there would be no other business usage of the warehouses. No further discussion insued, and Chairman Spencer called for a motion. Harlen Joyce moved to approve the request as submitted. Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman 9 P & Z Minutes 10.- 5 -.82 Page 3 Replat of Druid Hills The next item for Commission consideration for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was the replat of Druid Hills. In the earlier public hearing session, Mr. Baddaker explained that this request was for the purpose of combining Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, of the Druid Hills Subdivision. He explained that there would be no need for right -of -way for roadway purposes, that water was available but it would be necessary to use septic tanks, that all requirements had been met by the applicant, and no opposition had been received. Following a very brief discussion, Klle Hawkins made the motion to recommend approval of the request as submitted. Harlen Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman Final Plat -The Woodlake Apartments The final plat of the Woodlake Apartments (formerly The Vineyard Apart- ments) was to be given consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. At the September 21 meeting, the Commission had tabled this item for the purpose of allowing sufficient time for Keith Cecil and Associates to prepare a street dedication (an easement agreement) and a drainage easement between them- selves and Javatex Corporation. The agreement would insure access to property west of Woodlake Apartments which is owned by Javatex Corpor- ation as well as gain Keith Cecil and Associates a drainage easement onto the Javatex property. Chairman Spencer stated that the Director of Public Works was assured that the right -of -way and drainage problem had been solved by the agree- ment between Javatex and Keith Cecil and Associates; and that copies of this agreement (the original of such being filed in the Tarrant County Courthouse) had been reviewed by the Commission. Chairman Spencer questioned representatives of Keith Cecil and Associates as to exactly where the right -of -way would be. In the short discussion that followed, the concensus of the board was that it was evident that the agreement was to the satisfaction of all parties, and Chairman Spencer called for a motion. Tom Powers made the motion to recommend approval of the final plat as submitted. Harlen Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman Preliminary Plat of the Settlement The next item for consideration by the Commission was the preliminary plat of The Settlement. The only possible controversial matter in the original request as explained by Mr. Baddaker was Mr. Stockett, the applicant's intention to provide well water to more than one resident using only one well. Mr. Baddaker stated that the City had had problems in the past with such arrangements and would not recommend such due to resulting lack of pressure and fire - related problems. P & Z Minutes October 5, 1982 Page 4 Ann Glynn questioned Mr. Stockett as to the arrangement of the lots and how well sewage ishandled in that soil depth. Mr. Stockett answered that the effect was meant to be rustic, log cabin type homes, which would blend well with the steep, long, narrow lots, and he had already had soil tests and the results were favorable for a septic system. It was noted that after Mr. Baddaker's first review of the request, Mr. Stockett had agreed that water would be no problem as he was willing to tie onto a City main. It was also noted that the City would have the legal ability to enter into a refunding contract with Mr. Stockett. A motion was made by Harlen Joyce to recommend approval of the request with the understanding that there would be a provision requiring Mr. Stockett to finance a six inch water line and tie onto a City Main which would then meet City requirements. The motion was seconded by Tom Powers and prevailed as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman Preliminary Plat of the Harwell Addition The next item for consideration by the Commission was the preliminary plat of the Harwell Addition. In a short discussion, Mr. Baddaker expressed the need for a thirty foot building line as opposed to the twenty -five foot building line at the front. Following a short discussion by the Commission a motion was made by Tom Powers to approve the preliminary plat with the provision for the thirty foot (30') rather than the twenty -five foot(25')front building line. The motion was duly seconded by Harlen Joyce and prvailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays; None Absent:Norman CONSIDERATION TO AMEND EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE The next order of business for the Commission's consideration was to amend the existing zoning ordiance, if so desired. It was the general concensus of the Commission to table any discussion or action relative to (1) Height Restictions in "C -1 "Neighborhood Business District and "C -2" Community Business District, (2) Side yard setback requirements in "R -1 " Single- Family and "R -2" Two - Family structures, and (3) Parking considerations realtive to downtown Grapevine, until such a time as Building Official Tommy Hardy could be in attendance at the meeting. The Commission agreed to consider a recommendation for amending the off - street parking requirements in the "R -1 " and the "R -2" zoning categories to require two off - street parking places rather than one. A brief disussion ensued relative to known problem areas resulting from inadequate on -site parking. It was clarified that it would not effect the older sections of town where houses were built before an abundance of automobiles. It was agreed that more on -site parking would have eliminated the overflow onto those streets. Ron Cook made a motion to recommend amending the existing Zoning Ordinance to require two parking spaces per unit which should be located outside any setback requirements. The motion was duly seconded by Harlen Joyce, and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman P & Z Minutes October 5, 1982 Page 5 CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of September 21, 1982. The secretary requested that the Commission review a draft copy of the Minutes and make additions to such; whereby they could be placed on the next Agenda for final consideration. The Commission responded favorably. No formal action was taken. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND /OR DISCUSSION The Commission briefly discussed the award presentation held earlier during the joint session with the City Council, as well as the one to be made in Austin, Friday, October 8, 1982. Tarrant County presented the City of Grapevine City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission an award in the form of a plaque recognizing the City's Master Plan Update. The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association will present the award in Austin to Grapevine and one other Texas City for outstanding accomplishments in completing Comprehensive Master Plan Updates. This merit award also recognized Freese and Nichols' contribution in the field of planning . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Chairman Spencer called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. At 9:25 P.M. Ron Cook made a motion to that effect; there was a second from Harlen Joyce with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Hawkins and Powers Nays: None Absent: Norman