HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-05AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1989 AT 6 PM
COURT ROOM/COUNCIL CHAMBERS, #205 307 WEST DAILAS ROAD
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.Z.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER
227, ACTS OF THE 61ST.LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION,. THE BOARD OF
ZONING ADJUSTMENT •• MEETING AGENDA VMS ••af•+•ali AND POSTED ON
THIS THE • • ! DAY OF DECEMBER, • :: AT 5 PM.
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The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in
regular session January 5, 1989, at 6:00 P.M., at 307 West Dallas Road,
Room #205, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit:
Gerald Thomps
Tim Hobbs
Becky Swann
Don Bigbie
Charles Giffi
Raymond Truit
Don Frieden I
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Secretary
Member
Member
1st Alternate
2nd Alternate
constituting a quorum with the following City Staff also present to wit:
H. T. (Tommy) Hardy
Joy Carroll
Adrienne Leonard
Gerrie Taylor
Terry Colley
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Director of Community Development
Administrative Aide
Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Administrative Secretary
Main Street Director
Chairman, Gerald Thompson, called the meting to order at approximately
6 :00 P.M.
The Chairman administered the Oath of Truth to those of the audience who
wished to speak.
The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 88-29, submitted by Mr. Allen Birmingham, who is requesting
variances for the purpose of constructing two drive-thru food
establishments at the property located at the southwest intersection of
Main Street and Northwest Highway. The following variances are to
Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 26.G.3, which requires a 25 foot
front landscaped. front yard to be utilized totally as landscaped setback
area, the variance being 22 feet for the portion fronting on Northwest
Highway, and a 22 foot to 20 foot variance for the front yard portion
fronting on Main Street; Section 26.K which requires a 5 foot setback from
the parking area when adjacent to a property line, the variance being 3
feet along the south property line; Section 53.H.2.a which requires a
minimum 15 foot landscaped setback along the perimeter of off-street
parking or vehicular use area and public right-of-way, the variance being
12 feet along the west property line fronting Barton Street; Section
53.H.2.b which requires at least a 10 foot wide landscaped strip between
parking areas and adjacent property lines, the variance being an 8 foot
variance needed along the south property line; Section 56.C.3 which
requires 24 parking spaces, the variance being 7 spaces for the uses
submitted with the application; and Section 58.1 which requires 25 foot
driving lanes with 90 degree parking, the variance being 7 feet and 5 feet.
Joy Carroll stated that Staff recommended approval because the tract of
land is irregular shaped which makes it difficult to develop.
Mr. Allen Birmingham, of 5950 Berkshire Lane, Dallas, TX 75225, stated
there will be two small buildings, both being drive-thru facilities. He
explained he has tried to keep in line with all ordinances, that he met and
exceeded the landscaping requirements, but needs flexibility in the parking
and setback requirements. He noted, as shown on the site plan, Building A
will be a drive-thru donut business and Building B will be a hamburger
business with 17 parking spaces provided for both businesses.
Becky Swann questioned the number of parking spaces available; whether or
not 24 spaces were required for one building or for both.
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Tanrw Hardy explained that the parking is calculated on the occupant load,
and Building A, the donut drive-thru facility, will be used more like
retail which is calculated • a different scale.
Allen Birminqham added that because of the uses, both businesses will not
be open at the same time. The donut shop will be open early morning till
late morning and the hamburger business will be open late morning through
the evening.
Millard Dilg who owns property that abuts the property in question, was
concerned about there being a path from traffic between the two properties
and asked if there will be shrubbery or a curb along the property line.
The Board felt there should be a curb to divide the two properties.
With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Don Bigbie
made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Becky Swann seconded the motion
which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann., Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None-
Absent: None
Becky Swann stated she still had a problem with the parking. But some of
the members felt this was the best offer for this piece of property.
Becky Swann made a motion that a special condition does exist. Charles
Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
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Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Oath of Truth was given to Mr. Guy Knowles, owner of the donut shop going
in Building A. Mr. Knowles explained about their donut product.
The next item of New Business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 88-30, submitted by Ms. Nona Jean Chivers who is asking for a
variance to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.E.3, which allows
the Board of Zoning Adjustment to approve or deny requests to add to
non-conforming uses and structures as they deem appropriate. Ms. Chivers
is asking to add on a bedroom to her residence located at 318 Turner
Street. The area was zoned "R-111 prior to the 1984 City rezoning; and was
rezoned to "R47-1" at the subject public hearings.
Ms. Chivers explained the 15 X 24 foot addition will not extend over the
adjacent lot line.
Joy Carroll noted a letter had been received from the Love Chapel Church of
God in Christ, 300 Turner Street, Grapevine, in. support of the variance.
With no one else speak either for or against the request, Becky Swann made
a motion to close the Public Hearing. Tim Hobbs seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie
Nays: None
Absent: None
After some discussion, Becky Swann made a motion that a special condition
did exist. Tim Hobbs seconded the motion which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie
Nays: None
Absent: None
Becky Swann then stated the special condition is the life of the house will
not be Prolonged by the addition, this was a reasonable and humane thing to
do, and to grant approval to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section
43.E.3, Non-conforming Uses. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann Bigbie
Nays: None
Absent: None
The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA_ 88-31, submitted by HFCC, who is requesting a variance to
Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.E.3 which allows the Board of
Zoning Adjustment to approve or deny requests to add to non conforming uses
and structures as they deem appropriate. The applicant is wishing to build
a separate structure behind the nursing home to house their laundry room
which is now located within the building.
Joy Carroll explained the existing structure, located at 925 Minters Chapel
Road, Lot 1, Block 1 of the HFCC Addition, is non-conforming, having been
built prior to the present 1984 "LI", Light Industrial Regulations. MS.
Carroll also explained that presently the Brookhollow Manor Nursing Home is
not platted; and in order to have a plat approved, the subject - variance
must be approved.
Mr. Humphrey of Brookhollow Manor Nursing Home, explained the need of a
separate laundry room which will be located at the rear of the existing
building.
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With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Tim Hobbs made
a motion to close the Public Hearing. Don Bigbie seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Tim Hobbs made a motion that a special condition does exist. Don Bigbie
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Tim Hobbs then made a motion that the special condition is the fact the
building is non-conforming, a laundry room is needed, and to grant the
variance
• Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 43.E.3 for
Non-conforming Uses. Becky Swann seconded the motion which prevailed •
the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Mr. Keaffaber, the applicant, spoke and explained how the lot was
triangular shaped and was very heavily wooded. He also stated there had
been an area previously cleared with a slab and would like to build a
2-story, 2200 square foot house in that location.
With no one, else to speak either for or against the variance, Tim Hobbs
made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Charles Giffin second-
• •, which prevailed • the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Charles Giffin made a motion that a special condition did exist. Becky
Swann. seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
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The next item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider BZA 88-33, submitted by Ryland Homes who is requesting a variance
to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 16.G.3 which requires a 12
inch and 11 foot side yard setback. The request is for a 3 and 9 foot side
yard setback, a 2 foot variance from the required 11 foot side yard for the
Park Central Garden Homes Addition.
Joy Carroll stated that due to the amendment to the Building Code that was
adopted by City Council Tuesday night, the Ryland Group will be able to
achieve having window-- on the zero lot line side of their homes. Ms.
Carroll then read a letter dated January 5, 1989, from the Ryland Group
requesting that their application for variance be removed from the docket.
After further discussion, Tim Hobbs made a motion to grant the request of
withdrawal of their variance. Becky Swann seconded the motion-' which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
The last item of new business for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
consider was BZA 88-34, submitted by Arlington Savings Bank who is
requesting a variance to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 15.G.1,
"R-7.511, Single-Family Zoning District Regulations which requires a 30 foot
front yard setback for the existing house located at 2813 East Court, Lot
20R, Block 2, Creekwood Estates Addition. The existing plot plan shows a
29.2 foot front setback, a 0.8 foot variance is needed.
Becky Swann made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Don Bigbie seconded
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Becky Swann made a motion that a special condition did exist. Tim Hobbs
seconded the notion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Becky Swann made a motion stating the special condition being the house was
existing, it was no fault of the applicant, and to approve the 0.8 foot
variance to Grapevine Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 15.G.1. Charles
Giffin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Thompson, Hobbs, Swann, Bigbie, Giffin
Nays: None
Absent: None
Don Bigbie expressed he has not felt comfortable with some of the hardship
cases that some have been turned down and some approved.
Tommy Hardy explained that the case the Board denied several months back,
the applicant did not prove a hardship, and some of the cases the Board
approved, the applicant did prove their hardship.
Don Bigbie asked if Ton-my Hardy would report on Tuesday nights Council
meting concerning the "HC", Highway Commrcial District amendments.
Mr. Hardy explained during the Public Hearing there was consideration on
amending the "HC", Highway Commercial District design criteria. He stated
that after the Public Hearing, P & Z made a recommendation to reduce the
Open Space from 15% to 10%; reduce the front yard setbacks from 25 feet to
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10 feet; allow for a 2-story structure instead of one, but not to increase
the height requirements; and have the maximum coverage of the lot be
eliminated. Mr. Hardy noted that Council was concerned mostly with the
reduction of the front yard setback and for Staff to do further study.
• n Frieden expressed that the meting would be expedited if the Bo •
aerbers would review their meting packets before the meeting.
ADJOURNFMT
With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJ7UT= OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE..&L-_�DAY OF 1989.
APPROVED: