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Home My WebLink About1991-05-06AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, MAY 6, 1991, AT 6 :00 P.M. COURT ROOM /COUNCIL CHAMBERS, #205 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 I. CALL TO ORDER II. OATH OF TRUTH III. OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE: TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA91 -06, SUBMITTED BY WESTCHESTER BUILDERS, INC., AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME. B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA91 -07, SUBMITTED BY MERCANTILE BANK OF FORT WORTH /BEMCO PROPERTIES, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME. V. MINUTES BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 1991, MARCH 4, 1991, AND APRIL 1, 1991, MEETINGS. VI. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION AND /OR REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252 -17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT' REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, 1991, AT 5 :00 P.M. 195 1 a ME 06) • I / • I LOWWAKWow", • The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in regular session on Monday evening, May 6, 1991, at 6:00 P.M.1 in the Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit: Charles Giffin Raymond Truitt Gerald Thompson Patti Bass John Dorety Randy Howell Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Member Member 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum with Ist Alternate Andrew Quinn absent. Also present was City Council Representative, Gil Traverse, and. the following City Staff: Tommy Hardy Director of Community Development Joy Carroll Administrative Aide Gerrie Anderson Administrative Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Charles Giffin at 6:02 P.M. BZA 91-06, WESTCHESTER HOMES The first item of new business for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA91-06, submitted by Westchester Homes who is requesting a variance to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 16, R-5.0, Zero Lot Line Zoning District Regulations, requiring a 40 foot landscaped building setback when adjacent to existing multi-family, or non residential districts without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space. A 3.8 foot variance is being requested for the existing home located at 1945 Lilac Lane, Lot 12, Block 3, Park Central Garden Homes. Tommy Hardy stated that Staff recommended approval because he feels the City Staff, surveyor and the applicant missed noticing the 40 foot landscaped building setback. Barry Buford, representing Westchester Builders, Inc., took the Oath of Truth and explained that every one of their houses are surveyed before the forms are set. Mr. Buford also noted that the final survey did not show a 40 foot buffer and that he thought the rear building line was 25 feet. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Gerald Thompson made a motion to close the public hearing. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MAY 6, 1991 PAGE 2 Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn Patti Bass then made a motion that special conditions did exist. Ms. Bass further stated that the special conditions are that the building is existing and completed and that the additional building setback was not caught. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn Patti Bass made a motion to grant the variance to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 16, R-5.0 Zero Lot Line District Regulations' required 40 foot landscaped building setback when adjacent to existing multi-family, or non residential districts without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, allowing a 3.8 foot variance for 1945 Lilac Lane. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn .13NURMR The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA 91-07, submitted by Sunbelt Savings whose request is in accordance with Grapevine Zoning ordinance 82-73, Section 68.H.2 which grants power to the Board of Zoning Adjustment to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting to occupy Lot 3, Block A, Triple 1IM11 Addition as a Conditional Use to the Highway Commercial District. The building was in place before the 1984 City rezoning. Parking lot lay-out, landscaping buffers, landscaped front yards, and masonry percentage requirements are some of the areas not meeting the Highway Commercial Design requirements. Tommy Hardy explained that the owners of the Concourse Automotive, presently located at 2101 W. Northwest Highway, plans to relocate to 1321 West Northwest Highway. A new Blockbuster Video building will replace the existing Concourse Automotive building. Bill Crabtree of 905 E. Worth Street, Grapevine, and realtor representing the property owner, Mercantile Bank of Fort Worth, took the Oath of Truth. Mr. Crabtree explained that he felt the property was in compliance and that the building is already existing. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MAY 6, 1991 PAGE 3 With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Patti Bass made a motion to close the public hearing. Gerald Thompson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn Patti Bass was concerned about the future design of Northwest Highway and how it will affect this property. Tommy Hardy explained that there will be ample right-of-way in that area of Northwest Highway with plans of the State Highway Department. Mr. Hardy did note that this special condition, if granted, will stay with this property as long as the business stays the same. With no further discussion, Gerald Thompson made a motion that a special condition did exist. Mr. Thompson further stated that the special condition is that the existing building was built under a different code and will be contingent upon City Council granting the case as a special condition. Raymond Truitt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn Gerald Thompson made a motion to grant the special condition to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 68.H.2. for the applicant to occupy Lot 3, Block A, Triple M Addition as a Conditional Use to the Highway Commercial District. Patti Bass seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn MINUTES Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the February 4, 1991, March 4, 1991, and the April 1, 1991, meetings. Patti Bass made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 4, 1991, March 4, 1991, and the April 1, 1991, meetings, as written. Raymond Truitt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MAY 6, 1991 PAGE 4 Joy Carroll read a letter from M. L. Pierson who is asking for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider a special meeting at the earliest convenience to hear a request for 4509 Copperfield Drive concerning a room addition for a spa. Joy Carroll noted that the earliest the Board could hear the case would be May 20. Ms. Carroll also noted that Joe Wright was the only applicant for the June meeting and asked if the Board could also hear his case. The Board agreed on the date and Raymond Truitt made a motion to hold a special meeting on May 20, 1991, in-lieu-of the June meeting. John Dorety seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Giffin, Truitt, Thompson, Bass, Dorety Nays: None Absent: Quinn lamfoislana The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE *7,V DAY OF 1991. ,RETARY APPROVED: