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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-21CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session, Tuesday, December 21, 1982, at 9:50 P.M. in the Civic Center, 311 Main Street, following a joint public hearing with the City Council in the Council Chambers, 413 Main Street which began at 7:30 P.M. The following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Harlen Joyce Tom Powers Ann Glynn Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Members Klee Hawkins and Gerald Norman absent, and the following City Staff: J.R. Baddaker Director of Public Works Stephen Richardson City Planner Joy Welch Secretary The meting was called to order by Chairman Spencer who then informed those present of the procedures and purposes of the meting. Chairman Spencer also informed the Commission that a portion of the agenda items could be tabled to be heard at a future date due to the meeting's late beginning. NOWNION lea • 01 • The first item for consideration by the Commission was Zoning Applica- tion Z82-51 submitted by Mr. B. W. Baker for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Because more than 204 of the property within 200 feet had been represented by opposition to the requested zoning change, a three fourths vote of the City Council would be necessary to override an unfavorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. At the earlier public hearing session which lasted until approximately 8:45 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, a large number of Grapevine citizens were present to express opposition to Mr. Baker's request to rezone 27.13 acres out of the W.P. Herring Survey, Abstract #663, Tarrant County (approximately 300 feet west of the intersection of Dove Road and Dove Loop Road) from the present "R-1 Single Family" District to "PUD", Planned Unit Development for the purpose of retail, apartments and garden town home development. Mr. Baddaker displayed the plat and map of the area where rezoning had been requested. Mr. Dwayne Hill, Civil Engineer spoke in behalf of the applicant. Questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council principally expressed concern that traffic and ingress and egress problems would be created which would be difficult to resolve. Vice Chairman Cook discussed planned density for the apartments in the area. Member Joyce expressed concern that more than 20 units per acre might be requested and that there might not be adequate parking for more than this number of units. Ann Glynn expressed concern that drainage in the area might worsen, and that presently water often stood in backyards in the area. Chairman Spencer advised that such channeling would be overseen by Mr. Baddaker to provide adequate drainage when it became necessary. Chairman Spencer further advised that she would have to vote P & Z Minutes 12-21-82 Page 2 in opposition to the requested zoning because it was not in compliance with the present Master Plan. There was further discussion from the Commission after which Ron cook moved to recommend denial of Mr. Baker's request for the following reasons: contradictions to the Master Plan and lack of detail and minimum density requirements. Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn & Powers Nays: None Absent: Hawkins and Norman VOW The second item for consideration by the Commission was Zoning Applica- tion Z82-52 submitted by Mr. Larry Lightner. This request was to rezone Lots 1-24 and Lots 30-33, Block 2 of Timberline Estates from the present "R-1" for single family housing to "R-3.5" for duplexes. In the earlier public hearing portion of the meting Mr. Baddaker indicated on the maps, the area in question, after which Mr. Everett Frazier spoke on behalf of Mr. Lightner. In order for a zoning change to be granted to Mr. Lightner, a three-fourths vote of the City Council would be necessary to override an unfavorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission because more than 20% of the property within 200 feet had been represented by opposition to the requested zoning change. Following the public hearing, the resulting concensus of the Commission's discussion was that it was unfair to surround the four existing residences with duplex homes no m' tter how attractive they might be. During the P & Z Meeting, Mr. Frazier displayed the aerial photo showing the area that was planned for the duplex development. Other discussion expressed concern for Mr. Lightner as a builder, but that the traffic and parking problem generated from duplex housing could not be properly handled. Chairman Spencer reminded the Commission that there had been 64 signatures on the petition in opposition to the duplex zoning. Member Joyce stated that he did not expect that property value would be lowered for the four residents if duplex housing were permitted. There was no further discussion and Chairman Spencer called for a motion relative the zoning case being considered. Tcm Powers so moved to recommend that the request be denied since it was in the highest interest of the property owners who had been told originally that the area was to be for single family residences, to insure safer traffic situations, and because the change would be contrary to the Master Plan. Ann Glynn seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn & Powers Nays: Joyce Absent: Hawkins and Norman P & Z Minutes 12-21-82 Page 3 The final zoning case for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was Z82-53 submitted by Capcon Properties. The request was to rezone a 4.95 acre tract located west of Ruth Wall Drive and north of Northwest Highway from "C-211 Community Business District to "R-MF-211 for multiple family housing. In the earlier public hearing session, Mr. Baddaker indicated on the City map and the applicant's plat, the area where rezoning had been requested. Mr. Don Plunk spoke for Capcon properties, describing the planned development in detail. After a short discussion, there apparently being no opposition to the request for zoning change, Harlen Joyce made a motion to reconmnd that the City Council approve the Capcon request for zoning change. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn & Powers Nays: None Absent: Hawkins and Norman The next item for consideration by the Commission was the final plat of the Dove Park Addition for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. There was some discussion in regard to the full-size plat and the new forms being used by Mr. Baddaker for the purpose of informing the Commission about the various agenda items. Mr. Baddaker stated that this proposal would not require a through-street, therefore, it was not necessary to include a provision for such. In regards to units per acre, Mr. Baddaker advised thn,,,"P-T' requirements were for 53. Follow- ing a brief discussion, made a motion to recommend that the City Council accept the plat as submitted. Tan Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer cook, G4��, and Powers Nays: ?S�i Norman Absent: Hawkins $ 3 FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRYSIDE EAST ADDITION The next item for consideration by the Commission was the final . plat of Countryside East Addition for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. In answer to a question from Member Glynn, Mr. Baddaker advised that the definition of reverse frontage is a front yard abutting a backyard. Chairman Spencer stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission should not approve a plat that does not meet the minimum setback Ordinance requirements. Mr. Baddaker advised that if the Commission does not recommend approval of the plat, the applicant can request a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustments, and if this is granted, he may present a re-plat for approval at a later date. Mr. Joe Wright, who presented the final plat advised that he had not been aware of the problem with the one controversial lot on the final plat, that the building official had noticed and that the lot failed to comply with the 30' setback requirements of the zoning ordinance. Following further discussion, Harlen Joyce made a motion to approve th e plat. The motion failed for lack of a second. P & Z Minutes 12-21-82 Page 4 After further explanation of the process whereby Mr. Wright could obtain a variance on the lot in question on the final plat, Tom Powers made a motion to recommend that the Commission recommend approval of the final plat as submitted. Harlen Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Joyce, and Powers Nays: Spencer & Glynn Absent: Hawkins and Norman a PC The next item for consideration by the Commission was the final plat of Bill Massey Furniture for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. The Chairman questioned why there had not been a preliminary plat presented. Mr. Baddaker advised that the streets and utilities of this five acre tract had met all the criteria required by the City. Chairman Spencer also asked what businesses were located in the area of this plat? Mr. Buckner advised that a beauty shop and automobile garage occupied the buildings. The request was to formally plat the area and to properly include it into the City. After a brief discussion, Harlen Joyce moved to reCOMMend acceptance of the plat as submitted, and Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Aye': Cook, Joyce, Glynn and Powers Nays: Spencer Absent: Hawkins and Norman - a - - • 9*1 *1 1 , III - I The next item for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of the Hughes Road Place Addition. Member Glynn asked if it was a single family home that had been planned? Member Powers asked if it would be for the Purpose for use as a sales Office, or a house to be lived in. Mr. Baddaker advised that it was for use as a residence. Following a brief discussion, Ann Glynn made a motion to recommend approval of the plat as submitted. Harlen Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn and Powers Nays: None Absent: Hawkins and Norman Vol N The next item for consideration by the Commission was the final plat of the Kelley Addition for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. There was a short discussion relating to the intent of the property owner to recondition the house located on Wildwood Lane, west of Boyd Drive. Those in attendance were advised that a plat must be filed prior to the issuance of a building improvement permit. Mr. Baddaker further advised that ten feet of additional roadway had been dedicated for the future improvements of Wildwood Drive. P & Z Minutes 12-21-82 Page 5 There being no apparent Opposition, the Chairman called for a motion. Tom Powers so moved to recommend approval of the plat as submitted. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, and Powers Nays: None Absent: Hawkins and Norman Ron Cook made a motion to table the remaining items on the agenda until the evening of January 6 at 7 P.M. Tom Powers seconded the motion, after which a short discussion insued. The motion then prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Glynn, & Powers Nays: None Absent: Hawkins and Norman PRELIMINARY PLATS - CONDITIONAL PERMITS Mr. Baddaker requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the issuance of conditional permits for the three preliminary plats on the agenda, those being, Dove Creek Addition, H.C.B. Addition and Unilok-Pavestone. The unanimous consensus of the Conmission was to permit the conditional permits to be issued. ADJOUPMENT At 10:45 P.M., Chairman Spencer declared the meting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION OF THE Cj,., GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE EIGHTEENTH Ly OF DAY • JANUARY 983. ATTEST: SEC Y 6 �