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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-18STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in a special workshop session, Wednesday, January 18, 1984, at 7:45 PM in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 413 Main Street, prior to which workshop the Planning and Zoning Commission had reconvened from the previous evening's regular meeting which recessed at approximately 1:30 AM, due to the late hour. The following members were 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 H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Steve Richardson Joy Welch CALL TO ORDER Director of Public Works Building Official City Planner Secretary Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order, advising those present of the purposes and procedures of the meeting. WORKSHOP The Chairman advised that the purpose of the workshop was to conduct a workshop and review session relative to the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map, and requested Mr. Baddaker's guidance in these procedures. Mr. Baddaker advised those present of the need to review the draft of the proposed zoning districts compiled by the planning consultant, Mr. Wiles, and compile recommendations for any desired changes. In the ensuing discussion, approximately one -third of the map was discussed, with comments directed mainly toward the problem areas. Areas that were discussed at some length were the mobile home districts; residential districts in the northwest portion of the city; the central business district -a general consensus being to revise this area; and to eliminate the "R.5" zero lot line district and include it in "SP" Site Plan District. As a possible solution to a more strictly governed zoning process, require site plans for all residential districts exceeding one building, 1/2 acre or 4 units. Due to the length of time being required to evaluate the map in detail, there was discussion and deliberation relative to needing more time than the schedule would allow as well as requiring more exacting direction from the City Council and legal and planning consultant. It was the general consensus of the Commission to schedule meetings with the Council Monday and /or Tuesday, the 22nd /23rd to determine a solution for accomplishing the assigned task within the proposed time schedule without neglecting the proper study each district should warrant, especially the problem areas. Mr. Joe Wright spoke in support of doing a thorough study as opposed to trying to meet an unreasonable deadline on lifting the moratorium on building permits. All present were in agreement with Mr. Wright. Commissioner Powers responded, suggesting that the Commission draft a resolution to be worded as follows: P &Z Workshop Minutes 1 -18 -84 Page 2 "To request that the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meet in workshop session for the purpose of discussing the zoning changes on the proposed ordinance and map; And, the Planning and Zoning Commission cannot see a possibility of completing the assigned task until Wednesday, January 25, 1984; And, the Planning and Zoning Commission would request more direction from the City Council before meeting again in workshop session to accomplish the assigned task of making recommendation on said zoning ordinance and map." It was the Commission's general consensus to have the City Secretary draft the above resolution to the City Council. Following further discussion, due to the late hour, Vice Chairman Cook made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Powers, Norman, Wilbanks and Atkins Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIXION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE IV/,yf DAY OF ��, _ , 1984. EM-WIT"'i"IMP11- - �- ATTEST: �a. Secretary