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After discussion, Staff was directed to amend the townhouse ordinance to include:
• Thirty-one (31) foot street widths curb to curb with sidewalks. (public or
private)
• Twenty-five (25) foot setback from sidewalk to garage door for front entry
garages.
• Twenty-five (25) foot setback from edge of alley to garage door for rear entry
garages.
• Fifteen (15) foot front yard setback from the property line.
• Fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback from the property line.
• Thirty (30) foot minimum width lot for rear entry garages.
• Forty (40) foot minimum width lot for front entry garages.
• Eighty-five (85) foot minimum depth of lot for rear entry garages.
• Eighty (80) foot minimum depth of lot for front entry garages.
• Three Thousand (3,000) square foot minimum lot for front entry garages.
• Twenty-five hundred (2,500) square foot minimum lot for rear entry garages.
• Maximum building coverage sixty (60) percent.
• Staff to look into the maximum length of any cluster of townhouse units and
impervious coverage.
Staff will bring an amended townhouse ordinance back the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 12
DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEPTH OF LOT' AND
"DEPTH OF REAR YARD"
Next for the Commission to consider were the amendments to Section 12,
Definitions relative to the definitions of "depth of lot" and "depth of rear yard". Staff
recommended that both definitions be amended to aid in clarity and to remove the
possibility of abuse relative to the "depth of rear yard" definition.
95. DEPTH OF LOT shall be defined as the mean #eFiZental distance
between the front and rear lot lines.
96. DEPTH OF REAR YARD shall be defined as the
minimum distance between the rear line of a building other than an
accessory building and the rear lot line.
After a brief discussion, Chris Coy made a motion to set a public hearing to amend
Section 12, Definitions relative to the definitions of "Depth of Lot' and "Depth of Rear
Yard". Becky St John seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St John and Lowery
Nays: None
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DISCUSSION OF THE VARIOUS FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN EVALUATING
ZONE CHANGE REQUESTS
Next for the Commission to discuss was the various factors to consider when
evaluating zone change requests.
Staff discussed the relative merits, both positive and negative, of zone change
requests and factors that should be considered in reaching a decision. Such factors
included: compliance with the master plan, the impact to surrounding properties,
compatibility with surrounding zoning, the fiscal impact the proposed zoning may
have on the City, and lastly the concept of "highest and best use." This last factor,
"highest and best use" implies consideration based on the following precept: is this
the best use of the property given what we know now and what we anticipate in the
future and is it physically sound, fiscally responsible, and the most productive use of
the property.
Discussion was held, no action taken.
PROPOSED REZONING OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE OWNED PROPERTY
Next for the Commission to consider was the rezoning of City of Grapevine owned
property. The City has purchased several properties over the years that are not
currently zoned "GU" Governmental Use. Staff recommends the Commission
authorize a public hearing to rezone these properties.
After a brief discussion, Rob Undersander made a motion to set a public hearing to
rezoned City of Grapevine owned properties to "GU" Governmental Use. Mark
Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St John and Lowery
Nays: None
DISCUSSION OF THE UPCOMING REZONING OF "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE
DISTRICT PROPERTY WEST OF BARTON STREET TO "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT
Staff discussed the upcoming proposed rezoning of "R-TH" Townhouse District
property west of Barton Street, east of Ball Street, south of Wall Street and north of
Hudgins Street. City Council authorized a public hearing at their April 3, 2007
workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
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With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved, with a second by Chris
Coy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St. John and Lowery
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, 2006.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special
Briefing Session on this the 17th day of April 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning and
Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Herb Fry
Vice -Chairman
Chris Coy
Member
Danette Murray
Member
B J Wilson
Member
Rob Undersander
Member
Becky St. John
Member
Mark Lowery
Alternate
constituting a quorum and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Albert Triplett
Susan Batte
CALL TO ORDER
Development Manager
Planner II
Administrative Secretary
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a
briefing session relative to the following cases:
CU07-04 ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL OF NORTH TEXAS
Z07-02 RWS MANAGEMENT
CU07-03 FARINA'S WINERY
CU07-09 FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY 2007.
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NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint
Public Hearing with the City Council, on this the 17th day of April 2007, in the City
Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
Herb Fry
Vice -Chairman
Chris Coy
Member
Danette Murray
Member
B J Wilson
Member
Rob Undersander
Member
Becky St. John
Member
Mark Lowery
Alternate
constituting a quorum and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Albert Triplett
Susan Batte
Development Manager
Planner II
Administrative Secretary
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:17 p.m.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Rob Undersander delivered the invocation.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU07-04 ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL OF
NORTH TEXAS
First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council
was conditional use application CU07-04 submitted by J Bruce Nixon for property
located at 2700 West State Highway 114 and platted as Lot 4, Block 2R, Westgate
Plaza. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously
approved site plan of CU06-31 (Ord. 06-55) for a planned commercial center specifically
to allow the development of a veterinary facility.
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This application was tabled at the March 20, 2007 meeting to allow the applicant to
answer questions relative to the day-to-day operations of the animal hospital.
Dr. Bruce Nixon, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Dr. Nixon explained that patients are referred to the
facility by their veterinarian. Patients are returned to their veterinarians as soon after
the procedures as possible. Patients are occasionally walked outside the building and
any waste is picked up and disposed of in industrial strength waste bags inside the
dumpster. The dumpsters are emptied several times a week.
With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session after a brief discussion Becky St John
moved to approve conditional use application CU07-04. Danette Murray seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z07-02 RWS MANAGEMENT
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
zone change request Z07-02 submitted by Ron Shirley for property located at 414 North
Main Street. The applicant was requesting to rezone 0.60 acres from "CN"
Neighborhood Commercial District to "PO" Professional Office District for a proposed
office development.
Mr. Ed Kellie, representing the application, was available for questions and requested
favorable consideration of the application.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing
closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve zone change
application Z07-02. Chris Coy seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU07-03 FARINA'S WINERY
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council
was conditional use application CU07-03 submitted by Gary Farina for property located
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at 418 and 420 South Main Street and platted as Lots 10 and 11, Block 3, City of
Grapevine Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend
the previously approved site plan of CU05-50 (Ord. 05-66) for a wine tasting room with
on- and off -premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (wine only) in conjunction with
a wine tasting room, specifically to expand the wine tasting room to include an outdoor
wine tasting area.
Mr. Gary Farina, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding the displacement of
parking and outdoor music. Mr. Farina stated that most of the Main Street traffic is
shuttled in and there would be no amplified music or smoking allowed.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session, Ron Undersander moved to approve
conditional use application CU07-03. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St. John and Lowery
Nays: Oliver
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU07-09 FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council
was conditional use application CU07-09 for property located at 729 East Dallas Road
and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Faith Christian School Addition. The applicant was
requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of
CU06-06 (Ord. 06-26) for a non-profit educational institution in the "LI" Light Industrial
District, specifically to modify the layout of the previously approved school building.
Dr. Ed Smith, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application.
Mr. Joel Otts requested a new fence between his property and the school property.
Staff informed City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that zoning does
require a screening fence.
With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session Danette Murray moved to approve conditional
use application CU07-09. Chris Coy seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, St. John and Lowery
Nays: None
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the March 20, 2007, Planning
and Zoning joint public hearing.
Danette Murray moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of
March 20, 2007 with the correction that Danette Murray Wilson be corrected to read
Danette Murray on page two of the regular session minutes. B J Wilson seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
Abstain: Fry
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, B J Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:27
p.m., Chris Coy seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY 2007.
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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