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OCTOBER 14, 2009
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT ITEM #
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in
Workshop on this the 14th day of October 2009, in the City Council Conference
Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present-to-wit:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Herb Fry Vice-Chairman
B J Wilson Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Gary Martin Member
Jimmy Fechter Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
Elaine Martin Alternate
constituting a quorum with Mark Lowery absent, and also present:
Darlene Freed Council Representative
and the following City Staff:
Scott Williams Development Services Director
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Albert Triplett, Jr. Planner II
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 40, "MXU" MIXED USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
First for the Commission to consider was possible amendments to Section 40,
"MXU" Mixed Use District Regulations.
Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District was conceived and developed through several
workshops with the Commission and Council. It was originally intended for
implementation within an existing urban framework and encouraged density by
incorporating structures, residences, retail shops and other services close together
in a layered format to enable a more efficient use of resources and to promote a
more convenient, enjoyable, urban place to both live and work.
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Over the last year several rezoning requests to the "MXU" Mixed Use District have
presented stand-alone apartment structures as part of their development plan with
no ground floor retail or office as part of the proposal. Discussion has centered on
whether or not these requests truly meet the spirit and intent of the "MXU" Mixed
Use District ordinance.
Discussion was held regarding the elimination of first floor office and retail, proposed
uses and phasing by the developers.
Staff was directed to prepare a draft to amend Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District
Regulation with the following changes:
Revise the "PURPOSE" of the ordinance.
MXU zoning may only be requested within a boundary (to be determined) relative to
the Central Business District.
Each MXU request must have at least two components of the primary uses allowed
in the MXU District Guidelines, and one must be residential. However, if the request
contains residential and hotel, a third primary use must be contained within the
request.
Each building does not necessarily have to house mixed uses, but if a building has
only a single use, other buildings with other appropriate uses for the district must be
included in the plans, and must be constructed at the same time.
A percentage of residential to other uses will be determined.
Free standing restaurants, retail, and movie theatres may be considered as a
Conditional Use request.
Eliminate Section G from Section U.2. Flexible Design Standards.
The Commission recognized the need for consideration of special projects such as
the recent Silverlake and World Villages requests, but did not feel that mixed use
district was the appropriate vehicle. There was general consensus among the
members that Planned Development overlays would be the most likely method in
which to accommodate these types of special projects in the future.
DISCUSSION OF THE REMAINING TRACTS OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the discussion of the
remaining tracts of undeveloped property with the city limits.
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Staff presented two maps noting the large undeveloped tracts of land. In the
northern portion of the City most of the undeveloped area is centered near/around
the Grapevine Mills Mall area and the Gaylord hotel. In the southern portion of the
City there are three general areas open for development near Delaney Vineyard,
Pavestone, and along State Highway 360. A significant amount of property is
available for development along State Highway 360, however this property is
compromised by issues relative to access, topography/drainage, and proximity to the
D/FW International Airport.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Chairman Larry Oliver adjourned the meeting at
7:33 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2009.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 20, 2009
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 20th day of October, 2009 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
B J Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jimmy Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Elaine Martin Alternate
Wayne Szot Alternate
constituting a quorum with the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Scott Dyer Engineering Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II
John Robertson Civil Engineer
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a
briefing session relative to the following cases:
SU09-06 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY
Z09-06 & CU09-34 MUSTANG ELITE CAR WASH
CU09-33 GAYLORD TEXAN
CU09-35 BANK OF THE WEST
HL09-01 CROWLEY-SANCHEZ HOUSE
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
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After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2009.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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 20th day of October, 2009, 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
B J Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jimmy Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Elaine Martin Alternate
Wayne Szot Alternate
constituting a quorum and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Scott Dyer Engineer Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II
John Robertson Civil Engineer
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:55 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Jimmy Fechter delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU09-06 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY
First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
special use application SU09-06 submitted by Chesapeake Operating, Inc. for property
located at 2720 North Grapevine Mills Boulevard and proposed to be platted as Lot 1,
Block 1, Grapevine Mills Wells Addition. The applicant was requesting a special use
permit to allow for gas well drilling and production in a nonresidential zoning district.
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This request was tabled at the September 15, 2009 meeting. Mr. Bill Dahlstrom,
representing the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Mr. Dahlstrom stated that Chesapeake intends to
develop two gas wells on the subject site. A variance of 311 feet to the 500 foot
setback requirement from an established property line along Grapevine Mills Circle is
requested. The frac pond will be removed 24 months after commencement of the
drilling of the first well which will begin no later than December 31, 2009. The fence and
landscape will be installed after the first well is completed. Ms. Mercedes Bolen
informed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that the wells will
produce gas approximately 1.5 miles down and to the south of the location. Noise
abatement blankets will be structured as to keep the noise level below City regulations.
The well site will use the existing pipeline adjacent to Fellowship Church. It was also
noted that a possible learning center may be developed around this drilling site;
however, it was not part of the application.
Discussion was held regarding the route of the pipeline to the Fellowship Church
location. Ms. Bolen was unable to give that information.
Ms. Peggy Weaver, Manager Grapevine Mills Mall, spoke in support of the application.
With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, discussion continued regarding the noise,
frac pond, additional wells and a possible learning center. Mark Lowery moved to
approve special use application SU09-06 with the conditions that the applicant works
with city staff to relocated the ingress and egress from North Grapevine Mills Boulevard
to Grapevine Mills Circle and that the frac pond shall be removed within 24 months of
the commencement of the drilling of the first well, which will begin no later than
December 31, 2009. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z09-06 & CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-
34 - MUSTANG ELITE CAR WASH
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
zone change application Z09-06 and conditional use application CU09-34 submitted by
Binks Construction for property located at 2125 Ira E Woods Avenue and proposed to
be platted as Lot 3R, Block 1, DFW Business Park Addition. The applicant was
requesting to rezone 1.009 acres from "LI" Light Industrial District to "CC" Community
Commercial District for an existing car wash. The applicant was also requesting a
conditional use permit to re-establish an existing car wash and construct a new
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automobile lube center on a reconfigured lot, vacate the existing lube center and allow
for one 20-foot pole sign. i
Mr. Eric Warden, business owner, was available to answer questions and requested
favorable consideration of the application. Mr. Warden stated that the reconfiguration of
the property was due to the future widening of Ira E Woods Avenue. The existing lube
center will be used for paintless dent repair, car wash detail work, tire rotating and
window tinting. Cross access on the rear of the property will benefit all property owners
due to no median break is planned after the widening.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve zone change
application Z09-06. Gary Martin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
application CU09-34 with the condition that the existing lube center shall be used for the
following uses only: paintless dent repair, tire rotations, window tinting, car wash
detailing, state inspection, automotive retail sales and the installation of those items.
Jimmy Fechter seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 1, DFW BUSINESS PARK
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 3R, Block 1, DFW Business
Park submitted by Bink's Construction for property located at 2125 Ira E Woods
Avenue. The applicant was final platting 1.712 acres to expand the property east due to
TXDOT acquiring land from the north for the widening of State Highway 26.
Public hearing was held. This was the first reading of the ordinance for CU09-34,
therefore the Commission will vote for recommendation on November 17, 2009.
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-33 - GAYLORD TEXAN
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU09-33 submitted by Gaylord Hotels for property located at
1000 Gaylord Trail and proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Opryland Fourth
Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the
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previously approved site plan of CU08-17 (Ord. 08-48) for a planned commercial center
in conjunction with a hotel and convention center, specifically to allow for a resort
pool/event area along with the possession, storage, retail sale and on-premise
consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages, outdoor
speakers, and temporary signage for the seasonal "ICE" event.
Mr. Bennett Westbrook, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested
favorable consideration of the application. Mr. Westbrook stated that the pool area will
have a western theme and is proposed to open in June 2010. Operating hours will be
approximately mid-morning to midnight and the outdoor speakers will be used for low
level background music.
With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
application CU09-33. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: Lowery
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-35 - BANK OF THE WEST
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU09-35 submitted by GSWW for property located at 108
West Northwest Highway and platted as Lot 1, Elliott's Hardware Addition. The
applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved
site plan of CU06-41 (Ord. 06-76) for a drive through bank facility, specifically to extend
approval of a temporary bank facility to October 20, 2012.
Mr. Sean Faulkner and Mr. Mike Pearce, were available to answer questions and
requested favorable consideration of the application. Mr. Pearce stated that there are
current no plans to develop the remainder of the property.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
application CU09-35 with the condition that all unresolved engineering issues regarding
paving and drainage are resolved. Mark Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Fechter
Nays: Fry and G. Martin
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HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION HL09-01 - CROWLEY-
SANCHEZ HOUSE
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the historic landmark subdistrict application HL09-01 submitted by Bruce and Sandra
Cureton for property located at 511 East Franklin Street and platted as Lot 3, Block 113,
College Heights Addition. The applicant was requesting a historic landmark subdistrict
designation to be known as the Crowley-Sanchez House.
Mr. David Klempin, Historic Preservation Officer, was available to answer questions and
requested favorable consideration of the application.
With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve historic
landmark subdistrict application HL09-01. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION OF GRAPEVINE MILLS WELLS ADDITION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Grapevine Mills Wells
Addition submitted by Chesapeake Operations for property located at 2800 Grapevine
Mills Parkway. The applicant was preliminary platting 33.515 acres for gas well drilling
and production.
In the Commission's deliberation session Herb Fry moved to approve the Statement of
Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Grapevine Mills Wells Addition. Monica
Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GRAPEVINE MILLS WELLS
ADDITION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, Grapevine Mills
Wells Addition submitted by Chesapeake Operations for property located at 2800
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Grapevine Mills Parkway. The applicant was preliminary platting 33.515 acres for gas
well drilling and production.
In the Commission's deliberation session Herb Fry moved to approve the Statement of
Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Grapevine Mills Wells Addition. Monica
Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, OPRYLAND FOURTH
ADDITION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1,
Opryland Fourth Addition submitted by Opryland Hotel for property located at 1000
Gaylord Trail. The applicant was preliminary platting 25.23 acres for the development
of a resort pool and future expansion.
In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to approve the
Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Opryland
Fourth Addition. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: Lowery
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1&2, BLOCK 1, OPRYLAND FOURTH
ADDITION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Opryland
Fourth Addition submitted by Opryland Hotels for property located at 1000 Gaylord Trail.
The applicant was final platting 25.23 acres for the development of a resort pool and
future expansion.
In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Final
Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Opryland Fourth Addition. B J Wilson seconded
the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: Lowery
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning joint public hearing.
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Herb Fry moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of
September 15, 2009 Planning and Zoning joint public hearing as written. Gary Martin
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
Abstain: Lowery
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, B J Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:33
p.m., Monica Hotelling seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter and G. Martin
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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