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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-07STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRAN`P CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Canmdssion of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Session August 7, 1984, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 413 Main Street, in a joint public hearing with the City Council, then at 311 Main Street for the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at approximately 8:30 PM, with the following persons present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Gerald Norman Harlen Joyce Peggy Engholm Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Members Shane Wilbanks & Richard Atkins absent, and the following City Staff, to wit: J.R. Baddaker, P.E. H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Al Dugger Shoukat Kadri Doug Eberhart Joy Welch Sue Martinez •�Ia- Director of Public Works Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Public Works City Planner Engineer Secretary Secretary Chairman Spencer called the Planning and Zoning Commission portion of the meeting to order and explained the procedures and purposes thereof. NEW BUSINESS ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -22 - LINCOLN PROPERTIES The first item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Z84 -22 submitted by Lincoln Properties. In the public hearing portion of the meeting Mr. Baddaker advised those present that the subject Lincoln property located at the northeast corner of Hall- Johnson and Cheek - Sparger is presently zoned "R -1" for single - family development. The proposed zoning is for C -N, Neighborhood Commercial, with the Master Plan's recommended use being for residential high density and low intensity Office Commercial. He further advised that all State advertising requirements had been met, and noted that the tract was considered at the June 6th public hearing for RMF -2, multi- family and CC, Community Commercial usage. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended RMF -2, Multi- family and the City Council tabled the case and instructed the Staff to readvertise the tract as CN, Neighborhood Commercial. Then Mr. Baddaker introduced David Reisinger who reviewed the proposed request for zone change, noting that Lincoln Properties concurs with the Council and Commission recommendation for CN, Neighborhood Commercial usage for the property. Mr. Reisinger, then, in response to Commission's and Council's requests displayed exhibits depicting the exact property subject to rezoning to CN, being slightly more than six (6) acres of land, noting that the right -of -way provided would allow for a five -lane arterial. Following further discussion, Karen Spann, City Secretary, advised that no correspondence relative to the subject case was received, and there were no guests present wishing to speak. In the Commission portion of the meeting, Chairman Spencer noted that the advertised zoning, CC and R -MF -2, should have been CN. Then, there P &Z Minutes 8 -7 -84 Page 2 being no further deliberation or discussion, Peggy Engholm made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the request as submitted, and Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins ZONING APPLICATION Z84- 23- DALLAS NORTH PROPERTIES The second item for consideration by the Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Case Z84 -23 submitted by Dallas North Properties. In the public hearing Mr. Baddaker noted that requested zoning for the 4 acres adjacent to Memorial Baptist Church on Timberline Drive is Site Plan, 33 units. The Master Plans recommended use was Residential- Medium Density and further, Mr. Baddaker advised that the State requirements for advertising had been met and noted that the tract was considered at the June 6th public hearing for all residential uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended R -3.5 Duplex and City Council tabled and instructed the Staff to readvertise the tract as Site Plan zoning district. Then Mr. Baddaker introduced Mr. Burt Elsey, Vice- President of Lichlighter - Jameson who discussed the planned Timbercreek development and fielded questions from Council and Commission noting that the homes would be zero lot line single - family detached homes. The two principal concerns expressed by the Commission and Council were whether adequate street widths had been provided and if the diversion of the adjacent creek would be detrimental to the area. Mr. Baddaker advised that the Fire Marshall would prefer a 31 foot street rather than the planned 27 foot street. Also Mr. Elsey questioned Mr. John Boyle, City Attorney, relative to designating the street as a fire lane. Mr. Boyle advised that it would be an alternative plan. Other discussion pertained to the type of fence that would be used and planned landscaping. In the Commission portion of the meeting, the Commission expressed concern relative to adequate street size for emergency vehicle access as opposed to regulating as fire lane. Further it was suggested to designate fire lanes on the plat so they would be put in before homes were sold. Mr. Bill Powers, Fire Marshall, responded to questions from the Commission noting there would be more room with a 31 foot street, stating that fire lane parking is almost impossible to enforce 24 hours a day. He further noted that he had no problem with dead end streets. After much discussion, Chairman Spencer suggested tabling subject case to enable time to resolve street width and drainage situations, and Harlen Joyce so moved to table zoning case Z84 -23 to the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 21, 1984, and Vice Chairman Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins FINAL PLAT OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of Sleepy Hollow. Mr. Eberhart advised that this particular plat is located on the north end of North Main Street immediately north of the Settlement Addition. Further, he noted that water is available, and the lot is large enough to accommodate a septic tank system for this one -lot, one -acre area. P &Z Minutes 8 -7 -84 Page 3 There was little discussion, and noting that the Staff did recommend approval, Harlen Joyce made a motion to recommend that the Council approve the plat as submitted. A second was offered from Peggy Engholm, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins THE FINAL PLAT OF MARSHALL ESTATES Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of Marshall Estates. Mr. Eberhart noted that this plat is located on North Main Street in the vicinity of Wildwood Drive and is for three and four -plex structures. All stipulations indicated at the meeting relative to the preliminary plat have been accommodated with an additional utility easement shown; therefore, the Staff would recommend approval. There being little deliberation or discussion, Gerald Norman then made a motion to approve the plat as submitted, and Harlen Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins FINAL PLAT OF TOWN PARK ADDITION Next for the Connission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of Town Park Addition. Mr. Eberhart advised that this plat is located immediately east of Oak Creek Estates. The plat is dedicating one -half of the north /south arterial. The developer is aware that they will be required to pay for the improvements necessary to accommodate the additional water which is to be diverted to the easternmost creek on the north side of Timberline. City Staff is awaiting a report from Freese and Nichols relative to the drainage schedule. City utilities being available and lots conforming with zoning ordinance regulations, Staff recommends approval, Mr. Eberhart noted, as well as the developer being required to extend all off -site utilities. Mr. John Ball, then discussed the drainage diversion with the Commission, noting they are looking to secure easements from the owners of the property formerly known as the Box property. Further discussion was relative to the plat for the drainage area, and concern was expressed that the completion is not affected by the plat, except for extent of the improvements. There being no further discussion, Harlen Joyce made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the plat and Vice Chairman Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman and Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks and Atkins P &Z Minutes 8 -7 -84 Page 4 PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BLOCK 5, RIDGECREST ADDITION Next the Commission was to consider the preliminary plat of Block 5, Ridgecrest, and made a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Eberhart advised that this plat was turned down by the Commission at the July 17, 1984, meeting to allow time for access problems on Wall Street to be resolved. Presently, the developer has provided for a 25 foot access and utility easement on the rear of the four lots fronting on Wall to eliminate the driveways extending out into Wall, and Staff now recommends approval of the plat, noting that an additional 10 feet of right -of -way has been dedicated on Wall Street. The Commission was concerned if the easements were enough for the requirements of rear yard, which then, Chairman Spencer requested to see large copy of plat. Following the brief discussion, Vice Chairman Ron Cook made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the plat, and Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman and Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks and Atkins PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The next item for the Commission to consider was Item G - Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Mr. Tommy Hardy presented the Commission with the subject of height of principle structure in the R -20, R -12.5, and R -7.5 residential districts. He explained that the majority of the property zoned single - family residential was brought under the R -7.5 zoning classification of the Appendix D Zoning Ordinance. He further noted, that the height regulations established in the R -7.5 zoning district were too restrictive compared with the old R -1 zoning classification, therefore recommending that the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission consider amending the height limitation in each of the single family districts. It was the Commission's consensus to set up a workshop meeting for August 14, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss height limitations for single - family districts, along with off street parking and to work toward establishing a sign ordinance. ZONING CLASSIFICATION The next item for the Commission to consider was Item H - Zoning Classification. Mr. Jim Baddaker spoke, advising that since the City initiated zoning had been finalized, we have been contacted by two property owners concerning the districts which were established on their particular tracts of land. And Mr. Baddaker further advised that Mr. James Randolph owns two tracts in which he has requested HC (Highway Commercial) to be considered. A letter from a Ms. Betty Neeley concerns property zoned R -TH for townhomes. In brief discussion, Ron Cook noted that if the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council rezoned in error, then the City should initiate the rezoning to eliminate a filing fee for the affected owner. Other alternatives would be for the subject property owners to file for rezoning or a variance from the Board of Adjustments, Mr. Hardy advised. There was no formal action taken on this item. P &Z Minutes 8 -7 -87 Page 5 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 17, 1984 Next the Commission was to consider the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 1984. Following several corrections and additions, Vice Chairman Cook made a motion to approve the Minutes, and Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins W W C 1G k 11U10N9W There being no further business to come before the Commission, Gerald Norman made a motion to adjourn at approximately 9:50 PM, and Peggy Engholm seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Norman & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Wilbanks & Atkins PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMI SION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF 1984. ....• 2� ATTEST: 6-20x0&. !;-;cret - <a