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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-18STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Session on September 18, 1984, at 7:30 PM in the Joint Public Hearing Session, with the City Council in the Council Chambers at 413 Main Street and in Planning and Zoning Commission Session at 10:30 PM at the Civic Center, 311 Main Street, with the following persons present to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Harlen Joyce Shane Wilbanks Richard Atkins Peggy Engholm Chairman Vice - Chairman Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Member Gerald Norman absent, and the following City Staff, to wit: J.R. Baddaker, P.E. Director of Public Works H.T.(Tommy)Hardy Director of Cam-unity Development Al Dugger Assistant Director of Public Works Doug Eberhart Engineer Shoukat Kadri City Planner Joy Welch Secretary In the Commission Meeting, Chairman Spencer called the meeting to order and explained the purposes and procedures thereof. NEW BUSINESS ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -30 - MIKE BLANKO The first item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Z84 -30 submitted by Mr. Mike Blanko. In the public hearing Mayor Pro -Tem Ted Ware asked Mr. Baddaker to explain the request. Mr. Baddaker noted that the subject property being 216 North Dove Road is presently zoned HC, Highway Commercial and the applicant is requesting Site Plan Zoning for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Baddaker then introduced Mr. Mike Blanko who noted that he had purchased a building that had been vacant for a year to operate the now Seahunt Bait and Tackle Shop, adding services to supply customer requests. Further, he noted that with the capability of selling beer, he would be complying with requests to make the shop a one -stop lake traffic facility. There was little discussion other than briefly relative to parking, and the City Secretary, Karen Spann noted that no correspondence had been received relative to the subject case. Then Mr. Tillery responded to Mayor Pro -Tem Ware's invitation to speak and expressed opposition to the sale of beer noting traffic generation as one reason for the opposition. Then in the Commission portion of the meeting Chairman Spencer noted that the proposal does not meet the HC district requirements relative to pavement of parking areas, and Richard Atkins noted that as the site plan exists, parking in the front yard setback would be necessary. Then Chairman Spencer called for a vote, and Shane Wilbanks made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the request as submitted, but the motion failed for lack of a second; therefore, Shane Wilbanks again made a motion, but to recommend that the request be tabled until the meeting of October 16, 1984 to which motion Richard Atkins offered the second with the prevailing vote as follows: P &Z Minutes 9 -18 -84 Page 2 Ayes: Spencer, Wilbanks & Atkins Nays: None Abstain: Cook, Joyce & Engholm Absent: Norman ZONING APPLICATION Z84 -31 - CITY OF GRAPEVINE Next the Commission was to consider zoning application Z84 -31 submitted by the City of Grapevine and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the Public Hearing, Mr. Baddaker advised that this was for property located at 225 North Lucas presently zoned R47 -2, for two - family dwelling units, with the requested zoning being CC or CN, either one could square -up the property; however, following the City- initiated zoning, Mr. Fred Joyce and Dr. Don Gerschick would be in favor of the CC rezoning. It was noted that there was no correspondence received, and no one was present to speak. There being no questions or deliberations, Harlen Joyce reiterated that Fred Joyce, property owner, would be in favor of the CC, Community Commercial designation. In the Commission portion of the meeting, there was no further discussion, and Richard Atkins made a motion to recommend that the Council approve the request and designate the subject tract as CC, Community Commercial, and Peggy Engholm seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Abstain: Joyce Absent: Norman ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The next item for public hearing was for considering amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82 -73, as amended. Mr. Baddaker advised that Chairman Spencer would present the changes recommended by the Commission resulting from workshops for the purpose of making necessary amendments to unworkable or undesired areas in the draft of the 82 -73 Ordinance, as amended. Chairman Spencer noted that Section 56, Off Street Parking, was amended relative to parking spaces required. The recommendation relative to general office uses was for 5 spaces plus one (1) space for every 300 feet of building area, ; The next recommendation from the Commission was for Section 58, Parking and Loading Development Standards, which would require that all parking in all zoning districts be paved. At this point, Mayor- Pro -Tem Ware questioned whether circular drives would be allowed since the revision. The recommendation relative to Section 45, Concept Plan requirements, set standards for submittal of such. Chairman Spencer then noted changes recommended for the residential districts, Sections 13 -15, being single - family, then the Tree Preservation, Section 52, was addressed at length, with deliberation relative to enforcement possibilities. Councilman Powers questioned City Attorney, John Boyle, relative to a requirement added to single - family regulations affecting the number of non - blood- related persons permitted in a single - family dwelling, to which Mr. Boyle noted that most cities site family members plus two or three which is much stricter than the "plus 5" which is being recommended. P &Z Minutes 9 -18 -84 Page 3 Then, due to the late hour and the remaining agenda items, consideration was given to continuing the public hearing at a later date of possibly scheduling a public workshop. However, the general consensus of those present was to continue the public hearing at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Ware invited those who wished to speak relative to these proposed amendments to do so. (1) Mr. Darrell VanDyke, 2005 Shadow Court, addressed the limitation that no more than five persons unrelated by blood or marriage may occupy residences in the R -20, R -12.5, or R -7.5 Single - Family Districts. (2) Mr. Joe Wright, 601 West Wall, made a lengthy presentation predominantly addressing the common open space and tree preservation requirements. A recess was called during the presentation of Mr. Wright, then upon reconvene, Mr. Wright concluded his remarks, and (3) Mr. Chris Lott, 929 Kings Canyon Drive, commented relative to the height requirement in the single - family districts. (4) Mr. Jay Mossman, 1601 Box Canyon Court, also addressed the single - family height requirements, and (5) Mr. Roy Stewart, 309 Drexel Drive, commented relative to the tree preservation regulations. (6) Mr. Jesse Woods, 2746 Manchester Lane, inquired about the uses permitted in the R -7.5 Single- Family District, and (7) Mr. Jim Swann, 1018 Riverside Drive, offered possible solutions to difficulties presented with the common open space and the tree preservation requirements. Then questions from the Council concerning the buffer requirements were briefly addressed, and a letter from Jeanne Riecss, 2027 Tanglewood, was read into the records. The letter addressed her desire to keep trees and retain the country -like atmosphere known better in earlier Grapevine than at present. Following additional discussion relative to continuance of the public hearing, Commissioner Engholm made a motion to close the public hearing relative to the height requirements in Sections 13, 14, & 15, the Single - family Dwelling Districts, and in Sections 17 & 18, the R -3.5 Two - family Dwelling District and the R -3.75, Three and Four Family Dwelling District, Section 45, Concept Plans, Section 56, Off- Street Parking Requirements, and Section 58, Parking and Loading Area, Development Standards. A second to the motion was offered by Vice Chairman Cook, with the following prevailing vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman. FINAL PLAT OF GRAPEVINE OFFICE ADDITION - Next the Commission was to consider the final plat of the Grapevine Office Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Eberhart noted that this plat is the first phase of the project located on the south side of State Highway 26 between Ponderosa and State Highway 114. Since the preliminary plat, areas of concern have been worked out with the developer and his engineer principally, the installation of a frontage road along State Highway 26 to control the turning movements in the area, also permitting only one driveway to be extended out to State Highway 26 and the frontage road extention to be completed with the various phases of the development. Utilities have been provided for. However, Mr. Eberhart advised that there was a question as to the name of the project. Mr. John Levitt fielded questions from Commissioner Atkins. Mr. Levitt expressed agreement to a name change. Then Commissioner Joyce made a motion to recommend the Council approve the plat subject to changing the name to Sport Court Addition, and a second to the motion was offered by Vice Chairman Cook, with the prevailing vote as follows: P &Z Minutes 9 -18 -84 Page 4 Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks & Engholm Nays: Atkins Absent: Norman CORRECTION PLAT FOR THE HARWELL II ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Correction Plat for the Harwell II Addition. In the Commission portion of the meeting, Mr. Eberhart advised that the utility and street construction was completed on the subject subdivision and the surveyors were setting property pins and discovered some minor errors and discrepancies concerning dimensions on Lots 5 -9, 11 & 12, Block 2, resulting in submittal of a revised plat for the purpose of correcting the subject errors and establishing a 5 foot utility easement on Lot 19. There being no deliberation or discussion, Commissioner Wilbanks made a motion to recommend the Council approve the plat as submitted, and Commissioner Joyce seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman FINAL PLAT OF THE EDUCATIONAL CENTER ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of the Educational Center Addition. Mr. Eberhart noted that the plat is for the school district property including the administration and tax office as well as the stadium. It dedicates 30 feet of a variation of right -of -way on Mustang as requested, with utility easements shown on the plat as requested. There being little discussion, Chairman Spencer called for a motion; and Commissioner Wilbanks so moved to recommend the Council approve the plat as submitted, and Commissioner Atkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHWEST GRAPEVINE INDUSTRIAL PARK Next the Commission was to consider the Preliminary Plat of Southwest Grapevine Industrial Park and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the Commission portion of the meeting, Mr. Eberhart advised that the plat fronts Mustang and SH 121, immediately adjacent to the south boundary of the airport and is presently zoned PID, Planned Industrial Development and CC, Community Commercial. Further, he noted that the plat indicated dedication of the future Cheek Sparger Arterial. There is presently a 16 inch water line in SH 121 and an 8 inch water line in Mustang Drive. There is a 10 inch sewer line extended through the Pearl Tree Apartment project which will have to be extended to serve the project. An additional 15 feet of right -of -way is necessary on Mustang Drive. It is the Staff's opinion that another access point to Mustang Drive through the project should be provided. If this project proceeds prior to the improvements to Mustang Drive, the developer of the property P &Z Minutes 9 -18 -84 Page 5 should provide for a left turn lane. There is a concern that the periphery streets of the project will be piece - milled, and all street improvements should be made and completed prior to any issuance of building permit. Additional drainage and utility easements will be necessary. Mr. Eberhart noted that the Staff recommends that those items mentioned be worked out prior to final plat submittal. Following brief discussion Vice Chairman Cook made a motion to table the plat until all roads are aligned to all property owners, and Richard Atkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE DEW AIRFREIGHT CENTER. Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the preliminary plat of the DEW Airfreight Center. Mr. Eberhart advised that the subject plat replats a section of the original DEW Airfreight Center project which is located south of Ryder Truck Rental on the east side of Spur 382. Because it is a one -owner subdivision, no public hearing is necessary. He noted that in reviewing the plat with the Fire Marshall, a street needs to be extended from Dallas Road, south along the west side of the development. It is necessary in order for Tract 3 to have 100 feet of frontage and also to provide emergency vehicle access. Mr. Eberhart advised that Staff recommends approval subject to the dedication of the public street on the west side of the project, preferably aligning with Rainbow Trail, an additional 10 feet of right -of -way for Dallas Road, an avigation agreement for the final plat submittal and 30 foot front setbacks shown. There was some discussion relative to "Rainbow Trail" and the emergency vehicle access, following a motion from Vice Chairman Cook to table the plat in order that the "dog -leg" might be worked out, and Shane Wilbanks seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE WESTERN OAKS ADDITION Next the Commission was to consider the preliminary plat of the Western Oaks Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Eberhart advised that the plat is the single - family portion of the Willard Baker property, formerly known as the Hawn Tract. The plat provides for 80 feet of right -of -way for Cheek - Sparger and 40 feet of right -of -way for the future extension of Parr Lane to State Highway 121. Further, he noted that in discussing the problems with the developer's engineers, it was suggested by the Staff to establish escrow funds for street sections for future extension to prevent decay due to non- utili- zation before project completion. Several items which need to be resolved prior to final platting are some additional easements for the power company, a 10 foot utility easement between Lots 11 and 13, Block 4 for the extension of a sewer line eventually to serve the Druid Hills Addition, with conflicts in street names to be resolved and several reverse frontage lots will not meet the requirements soon to be established with zoning ordinance revisions. Mr. Tutun noted that lot sizes for reverse - frontage lots will be accommx)dated into the plat. Then a motion from Harlen Joyce and a second from Shane Wilbanks was to recommend approval, with the prevailing vote as follows: P &Z Minutes 9 -18 -84 Page 6 Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE GRAPEVINE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the preliminary plat of the Grapevine Muncipal Complex Addition. According to Mr. Eberhart, the subject City -owned property fronting on Main and Nash, being the future site of the City Hall Complex is awaiting plat approval for issuance of a building permit for the new library facility. There will need to be a 5 foot right -of -way dedication on Nash, a 15 foot utility easement along all boundaries for power, telephone and gas ccmpanies, and a decision needed as to the sale of the north 70 feet of the property as opposed to inclusion on the plat. Following a brief discussion, Shane Wilbanks made a motion to recommend that the Council approve the plat as submitted, and Harlen Joyce offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF AUGUST 14 & 21 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 Next the Commission was to consider the Minutes of the meetings of August 14 & 21 and September 4, 1984. A need for correction of spelling of the name Sizzlin' rather than Sizzling was noted, after which Shane Wilbanks made a motion to approve all sets of minutes, and a second was offered by Vice Chairman Cook. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman N -soul okIU MIi Next Shane Wilbanks made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:30 PM, and Vice Chairman Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Joyce, Wilbanks, Atkins & Engholm Nays: None Absent: Norman PASSED AND APPROVED ON BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE �h DAY OF , 1986 L'4 / UA-- Chairman