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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-17STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRAN'I' CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Session, Tuesday, January 17, 1984, at 7:30 PM in a joint public hearing with the City Council in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 413 Main Street, with the following members present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Chairman Ron Cook Vice Chairman Harlan Joyce Member Tom Powers Member Gerald Norman Member Shane Wilbanks Member Richard Atkins Member constituting a quorum, with no absences, and the following City Staff, to wit: J.R. Baddaker Stephen Richardson Doug Eberhart Joy Welch CALL TO ORDER Director of Public Works City Planner Engineer Secretary Mayor Tate called the meeting to order and declared open the public hearing, explaining its purposes and procedures. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -01 - LANNY TATE The first item for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z84 -01, submitted by Lanny M. Tate. In the public hearing Mr. Baddaker advised those present of the location of the subject property, being Lots 1 through 6, Block 8, and Lots 1 through 11, Block 9 of Parra Linda Estates, and further that the present zoning is "R -2" for two- family dwellings, with the requested zoning being for "R -7.5" for single - family homes, which would comply with the Master Plan's recommended use for the area. Assisted by Mr. Gerald Thompson, representing Mr. Tate, Mr. Baddaker explained the purpose of the request, advising that a hardship waiver had been granted to Mr. Tate at the regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1983. Mr. Thompson responded to questions relative to demand for 7,500 square foot lots and further that estimated sale price of the homes would be $75,000 to $90,000. There were none present to speak relative to the subject case; however, the City Secretary, Karen Spann, reported receipt of one letter expressing support of the requested zone change from Janet Studer of 2820 Round -up Trail. There being little discussion or further deliberation, the Commission and Council, then voted to close the public hearing on Zoning Case Z84 -01. ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -02 - CLASSIC TILE AND PLASTER, INC. The second item for public hearing for the Commission to consider and make a reccnu endation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z84 -02 submitted by Classic Tile and Plaster, Inc. P &Z Minutes- 1 -17 -84 Page 2 Mr. Baddaker advised that the 3.8 acres north of Northwest Highway, approximately 80 feet east of Scribner has "L -I" Limited Industrial and "C -2" Community Business zoning designations and the applicant is requesting "S -P" Site Plan for the construction and operation of a sales office and warehouse for tile products, all in accordance with a site plan and further that the Master Plan recommends commercial usage for the area. Mr. Baddaker then introduced Mr. Tony Adams, a co -owner of said business, who displayed an artist's prospective of the 16,500 square foot building planned. Vice Chairman Cook questioned the choice of "SP" as opposed to Commercial, and Mr. Richardson advised that some outdoor storage was planned. Further, Mr. Adams advised that a covered parking area was planned for employee parking during the day and the company vehicles, consisting of a number of trucks of varied sizes, at night. Also, in answer to Councilman Ron Dyers' question, Mr. Adams advised that there would be some storage of rock and tile outside the building . There were no guests to speak relative to the subject case, and Ms. Spann reported that no correspondence was received. There being little discussion, the public hearing was then closed on Zoning Application Z84 -02. ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -03 - FARRINGTON AND ASSOCIATES The third item of public hearing for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of their making a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z84 -03, submitted by Farrington and Associates. Mr. Baddaker advised that the 45.6 acres located west of Park Blvd. and south of Dove Road presently zoned "R -1" Single Family was the subject of a request for a "S -P" Site Plan for a single- family detached residential subdivision, not to exceed 6 units per acre, all in accordance with a site plan. Low density residential is the Master Plan's recommended usage. Further, Mr. Baddaker introduced Mr. Tom Crowder and Mr. Barry Hudson, who together in a lengthy presentation, explained the site plan displayed for view of those present depicting 5,000 square foot lots for "0" Lot Line Homes in detail and the area planned for single - family homes which would not need to be re- zoned. There were many comments indicating disapproval from Commissioners and Councilmembers relative to the site plan's non- compliance with the Master Plan. Those present speaking in opposition to the zone -change were as follows: Mr. George Plachar, representing residents of La Paloma, Mrs. Barbara Nunn of Park Place, Mrs. Barbara Nicodemus of Park Place, Mr. Bob Kertis of Park Place, Mr. E.M. Davis, Jr. of Park Place, Mr. Arnold Blott of Park Place, Mr. Robert Cooke of Park Place, Mr. Peggy Engholm of Russwood, and unidentified woman, Mrs. Melissa McConnell -Hart of Everglade who stated that she was within 200 feet of the subject property, Mr. Timothy O'Conner of Park Place, Mrs. Dorothy Foster of Park Place and Mr. Jim Barnfield of La Paloma. The general consensus of all was to encourage the Council and Commission to discourage further attempts on the part of developers to achieve a high- density zoning for areas designated for low- density. The City Secretary reported receipt of one letter of support from Mr. Barry Knight, representing Keith Cecil & Associates,, one letter of opposition from Mr. E. J. Pierce,Jr., 2229 Pecos, a letter from Mrs. Gertrud Morgan, 1508 Chaparral Court and petitions, one with 1'83 signatures from Park Place residents in opposition to the proposed zoning and one containing 58 signatures from residents of La Paloma Estates. There being no further deliberation or discussion, the public hearing was then closed. P &Z Minutes- 1 -17 -84 Page 3 RE -PLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1, THE WATSONS ADDITION & LOT 14, STARR ADDITION INTO GRAPEVINE BUSINESS PARK The next item for public hearing for consideration by the Commission in in order to make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Lot 6, Block 1, Watson Addition and Lot 14 of the Starr Addition. Mr. Baddaker advised that the rezoning request by site plan (Z84 -02) was heard earlier this evening and because the plat includes the replatting of said lots, this public hearing is also necessary, and considering that no problems with utilities, easements, or drainage exist, the City Staff recommends approval, Mr. Baddaker advised. Mr. John Mayfield of 1301 Hilltop expressed approval of development of new businesses for the area. The City Secretary reported that no correspondence was received relative to the replat. Subsequent to a brief discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to declare the public hearing closed. .� , R Mayor Tate announced that the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission would recess briefly before considering the last joint public hearing on the agenda. The Commission and Council reconvened with all members present. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 82 -73 The final item for joint public hearing for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to consider was the briefing on the status of the City - initiated rezoning process relative to amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82 -73. After declaring the public hearing open, Mayor Tate introduced Mr. Marlin Smith, consulting legal counsel, to address the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, who then, reviewed the proposed zoning districts and outlined revisions subsequent to the workshop on Thursday, January 12, 1984. Mr. Smith reviewed in detail the "PRD -6" "PRD -12" and "PID" districts as well as the Master Development Plan requirements. Following a lengthy period of Council /Commission discussion and deliberation, the following members of the audience spoke relative to the proposed zoning ordinance amendments: Mrs. Barbara Nunn, 2013 Redwood Trail, Mr. David Cunningham, 1822 Everglade Court, Dr. Lee Dodson, 1309 Laguna Vista Way, Mrs. Peggy Engholm, 2316 Mockingbird Drive, Mr. Rex Scott, 1166 Butterfield, Mr. Robert Gould, 10901 Howland Drive, Reston, Virginia, Mr. Larry Lightner, 16842 Village, Dallas, Texas, Mr. Barry Knight, 1700 Mercantile Dallas Building, Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Joe Wright, 601 West Wall. During Mr. Wright's discussion, Mayor Tate announced a recess, and then after the meeting was shortly reconvened, Mr. Wright agreed to postponing the public hearing. Subsequently, Commissioner Tom Powers made a motion to table the public hearing relative to the proposed amendments to Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82 -73 until 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24, 1984, in the Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shane Wilbanks and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman, Powers, Wilbanks and Atkins Nays: None P &Z Minutes- 1 -17 -84 Page 4 RECESS, RECONVENE Then, following the public hearing for consideration of the hardship exemption from moratorium relative to a request from Triple M Partner- ship and several Council -only agenda items, due to the late hour, the Council vote was unanimous to table all other published agenda items until Thursday, January 19, 1984 at 6 PM, following Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration and recommendations formulated at their special meeting of Wednesday, January 18. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECONVENE - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1984 The City of Grapevine Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 1984, was recessed until Wednesday, January 18, 1984, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 413 Main Street, for the purpose of considering all zoning and platting items previously scheduled. The following members of the Ccmtission were present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Harlan Joyce Tom Powers Gerald Norman Shane Wilbanks Richard Atkins Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member with no absences and with the following members of City Staff, to wit: J.R. Baddaker, P.E. H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Steve Richardson Joy Welch CALL TO ORDER Director of Public Works Building Official City Planner Secretary Chairman Spencer declared that the meeting be reconvened, and called the meeting to order, explaining the procedures and purposes. ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -01 - LANNY TATE The first item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z84 -01 submitted by Mr. Lanny Tate. Following a brief discussion and review of the previous public hearing, Tuesday, January 17, the general consensus of Commissioners was that the subject request to rezone to single - family was a refreshing change, subsequently Commissioner Gerald Norman made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the request as submitted, and Richard Atkins seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -02 - CLASSIC TILE AND PLASTER The second item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z84 -02 submitted by Classic Tile and Plaster. Having heard the applicant's presentation the previous evening, and following a review of the full -sized site plan, questions relevant to outside storage and the hours added traffic would be generated onto Northwest Highway, were directed to Mr. Tony Adams. It was also noted by Mr. Baddaker that a driveway shift or extension would be required. Further, in response to a question by Chairman Spencer, Mr. Adams advised that there would be a showroom for display of tile, but no retail sales would be conducted from the proposed office /warehouse. P &Z Minutes- 1 -17 -84 Page 5 There being no further questions or discussion, Commissioner Harlen Joyce made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the zoning as requested, and Commissioner Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks and Atkins Nays: Spencer and Cook ZONING APPLICATION Z83 -03 - FARRINGTON AND ASSOCIATES The third zoning case for consideration by the Commission for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council was Z83 -03, submitted by Farrington and Associates. Previously, in the public hearing, the subject controversial case was met with a great deal of public opposition, and in review, Commissioners expressed concern that the site plan provided no alternative for the parcels not detailed and that a single - family residential area boxed -in would limit surrounding uses, but principal opposition, as Council had also expressed, opposed the non - compliance with the Master Plan. Then Harlen Joyce made a motion to recommend that the City Council deny the rezoning, and Shane Wilbanks seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None REPLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1, WATSON ADDITION AND LOT N OF STARR ADDITION INTO GRAPEVINE BUSINESS PARK Next the Commission was to consider the Replat of Lot 6, Block 1, Watson Addition and Lot N of the Starr Addition into Grapevine Business Park and make a recommendation to the City Council. Chairman Spencer briefly reviewed this request as discussed during the public hearing, and there being no further discussion or questions, she called for a motion. Richard Atkins so moved to recommend that the City Council approve the request as submitted, and Shane Wilbanks seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Powers, Joyce, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None REPLAT OF HAMPTON ROAD The next item for the Comission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the replat of the Hampton Road Subdivision. Mr. Baddaker advised that this area, zoned "SP" for single - family attached contains mostly duplexes. The purpose of the request is to divide the individual lots into two for sale as duplex town homes. Since the plat conforms to zoning district regulations, Staff recommends approval, Mr. Baddaker further advised. There being little discussion, Vice Chairman Cook offered a motion to recommend that the Council approve the replat request, and Commissioner Tan Powers seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF THE HAYNES SUBDIVISION The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of the Haynes Subdivision. P &Z Minutes- 1 -17 -84 Page 6 Mr. Baddaker advised that this plat located on the north side of Hall- Johnson between Park and Poole is adequately served with utilities, requires no additional right -of -way dedication other than the 15 feet shown for Hall - Johnson, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. Commissioner Wilbanks made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the subject plat as submitted, and Commissioner Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF THE R.W. FLOWERS ADDITION The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of the Flowers Subdivision. Mr. Baddaker advised that the subject plat located 219 feet west of Scribner, north of Northwest Highway is zoned "C -OU" Commercial Outdoor District with adequate existing utilities. Staff recommends approval. There being no discussion, Chairman Spencer called for a motion, and Harlen Joyce so moved to recommend that the City Council approve the plat as submitted. Gerald Norman offered a second with a prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman, Powers, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1984 The next item for Commission's consideration was the Minutes of January 3, 1984. There being no corrections or additions, Commissioner Wilbanks made a motion to approve the Minutes of January 3, 1984, as published, and Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None 'II • 10 ICI There being no further business, Chairman Spencer, called for a motion to adjourn the special session for items tabled from the January 17 meeting. Vice Chairman Cook so moved to adjourn, and Richard Atkins seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANN G AND ZONING COMMI ION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF , 1984. F / __ - W=-WIF APPROVED: e ChaIrman-/_