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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-19W The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine mt in Regular Session, Tuesday, October 19, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street. The meting followed a 7:30 P.M. joint ses- sion with the City Council for the purpose of conducting a public hearing relative to zoning. The public hearing was in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 413 Main Street. The following members of the Planning and Zoning conmission were present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Chairman Ron Cook Vice Chairman Harlen Joyce Member Ann Glynn Member Klee Hawkins Men ber Tom Powers Member Gerald Norman Member Constituting a quorum, with no absences and the following City Staff, to wit: J. R. Baddaker Director of Public Works Joy Welch Secretary Chairman Spencer led a discussion regarding the approval by the City Council of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Collectively the Commission was pleased to have completed a document after some eighty meetings and worksessions and were even more pleased to have it readily approved by the City Council. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was then called to order by Chairman Spencer who then informed those present of the procedures and purposes of the meeting. ZONING APPLICATION Z82-48 - TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT The first item for consideration by the Commission was Zoning Applica- tion Z82-48 submitted by Texas Power and Light. In the earlier public hearing, Director of Public Works, Mr. Baddaker explained the zoning request and introduced Mike McKinney representing Texas Power and Light. Mr. McKinney discussed the background of the property explaining that TP & L had purchased the property in the early 1970's with the intention of constructing an office building. Since that time, the office had been relocated on South Main. The property is now excess, and since TP & L has been approached by an equipment rental agency to purchase the property they request zoning pursuant to those needs. Mr. McKinney answered questions from the Commission relating to types of signs, driveway location, and general construction plans. A photograph was displayed showing how the building should look when completed. The Con-mission discussed at length whether the plans were complete enough to warrant recommendation of plat approval. Tom Powers made a motion to table the Texas Power and Light request for a zoning change until such a time when there was further information. Mr. Baddaker asked what information was needed. A short discussion followed. The motion failed for lack of a show of hands. Harlen Joyce than made the motion to recommend approval of the plat with the provision that a screening fence be constructed along the most northerly property line and a cyclone fence be included along the east and west property line and on a portion of the south property line as indicated on the site plan. Gerald Norman seconded the motion and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Hawkins and Norman Nays: Glynn and Powers FINAL PLAT OF ROLLING HILLS LANE ADDITION The next item for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration was the final plat of Rolling Hills Lane Addition. Chairman Spencer called for discussion. As stated in the staff summary, Mr. Baddaker explained that the plat meets the "R-1" zoning requirements as well as the proposed "R-20" zoning. Mr. Baddaker displayed the plats of the area explaining that the City Staff recommended approval. There being no further discussion, Tom Powers made the motion to approve the plat as submitted. Ann Glynn seconded the motion which prevailed as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Hawkins, Norman, Glynn and Powers Nays: None The next item for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the final plat of The Settlement, submitted by Mr. Stockett. Mr. Baddaker explained that Mr. Stockett planned to hire a consulting engineer to construct a six inch (61) water line from the Shady Lane ten inch (10") line on Shady Brook for the purpose of providing adequate pressure for the fire hydrants and normal water usage in the area. He said that also there should be a provision for adequate septic tank service for the development. With the aforementioned provision, the City Staff recommended approval of the final plat. After a brief discussion, Klee Hawkins made a motion to appove the final plat as submitted and Harlen Joyce seconded the motion. It prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE COUNTRYSIDE EAST ADDITION The next item for consideration by the Commission was the preliminary plat of the Countryside East Addition. Chairman Spencer abstained from participation in any way concerning this item of business due to personal involvement. Vice Chairman Cook then chaired the meting. This addition consists of approximately 9.98 acres with the single family lots averaging 8,400 square feet, meting the present "R-1" zoning reuirements. Vice Chairman Cook called for discussion. Mr. Baddaker displayed plats of the area. Ann Glynn questioned how drainage problems of the area would be accommodated and if there was a problem with the street length relating to fire hydrants. Following a lengthy discussion, and questions and answers between the Commission, Mr. Baddaker, and Mr. Pete Henderson, the Commission was satisfied that precautions had been taken in all aforementioned areas. Harlen Joyce made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of the Countryside East Addition as submitted. Gerald Norman seconded the motion, and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Powers, Norman and Hawkins Nays: None Abstain:Spencer CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 16, SEPTEMBER 21, AND OCTOBER 5, 1982 Sharron Spencer reassumed the chair and called for consideration of the minutes of the meetings of September 16 and 21 and October 5, 1982. P & Z Minutes 10-19-32 Page 3 The Chairman called for discussion, corrections or additions to the minutes of any or all of the meetings. There was none. Am Glynn made a ration to approve the minutes of September 16, 25 and October 5, as printed. Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Norman, Powers and Hawkins Nays: None CITIZENS REQUEST The Chairmn introduced Mr. Larry Lightner who was to address the Planning and Zoning Commission relative to the future development of his property within the City of Grapevine. Chairman Spencer further explained that from time to time developers wished to exchange ideas in such a uanner,and that the Planning and Zoning Commission would not be making any decisions relative to the discussion, that it would be purely for informational purposes. Mr. Lightner introduced George Chapman, his Legal Council and Don Uzzell, a representative from the Engineering Firm of Carter-Burgess. Mr. Lightner asked Mr. Chapman to speak on his behalf. In summary, Mr. Chapman said that Ylt. Lightner's 293 acre tract was originally zoned mostly "R-3" and "C-21'. He said that Mr. Lightner believes that now is the time to develop the property as it was originally intended. Some of the property has been sold to developers, and at the present time there is 90 acres available for development. There are multi- family, commercial, school and single- family developments existing in the area. The Old Master Plan allowed for mre flexibility as to the area's development, Mr. Lightner said. He went on to say that if the area is limited to single-family dwellings or townhouses; he foresees non-development for quite some time, mainly due to the economy. Mr. Lightner reasoned that the area is ripe for nicer type apartment buildings and duplex developments. In response to questions from the Commission, he acknowledged the fact that owners of the single-family property would not readily accept the duplex-apartment neighbors, but he believed that they would approve of the quality of the multi- family dwellings that he had in mind. He stressed that there was a market for multi- family dwellings at the present time. The Commission responded to Mr. Lightner's discussion with questions relating to size, type density and screening. Mr. Joyce asked Mr. Baddaker when work is scheduled to begin to widen Timberline Drive. Mr. Baddaker said that plans are for the very near future with $100,000.00 now set aside for right-of-way purchases. Mr. Lightner thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their attention and time. ADJOURNMENT A ration was made by Klee Hawkins to adjourn the meting at approximately 9:30 P.M. Ron Cook seconded the notion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, Norman, Hawkins, and Powers Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING CO SION OF THE CITY OF GRAPE- VINE, TEXAS on this the �_a day of 1982"' APPROVED: CHAIRMAN NVUREW SECFETKU