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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Item 12 - Minutest One was denied (Gamestop) and the remaining four have generated varying degrees of controversy and debate as to the appropriateness, intent, and application of the overlay. Given the few remaining vacant tracts of land left to develop in the City the possibility exists that as this property develops, a planned development overlay will be a part of process. The same holds true for existing developed property that evolves and redevelops. Discussion was held regarding the elimination of the ordinance as well as revising the ordinance to make the requirements of the application more restrictive. An agreement was reached by consensus to forward to staff any suggestions on how to make the ordinance more restrictive then set another meeting with the complied information. DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO SECTION 51 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AND SECTION 20 "R-TH" TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT RELATIVE TO OPEN SPACE Next for the Commission to consider was possible changes and amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 51, Requirements for Open Space and Recreational Areas and Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse District relative to open space, and take any other necessary action. Currently, Section 51 mandates that as new residential developments occur within the City, sufficient land is dedicated or set aside for useable open space and recreational space for parks, playgrounds, picnic areas etc. All properties that fall within any of the single family zoning districts (R-20, R-12.5, R-7.5 and R-5.0) are required to dedicate 300 square feet per dwelling unit to this open space requirement. In certain cases a fee may be paid in lieu of the dedication. Based on a request from the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, it is recommended that the "R-TH" Townhouse District be added to the list of those zoning districts that require the separate dedication of usable open space. For whatever reason yet undetermined, the "R-TH" Townhouse District was never included in the list of districts requiring dedication of open space. It is the only remaining individually platted residential zoning district not included in the list of districts requiring open space dedication. Given the amount of interest the residential development community is generating in proposing townhouse projects within the City. Joe Moore, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, spoke to the Commission regarding the need open space in neighborhood developments. With the increase of "R-TH" Townhouse District zoning there is a need additional parks/playgrounds. The "R-TH" Townhouse District would be required to provide three hundred (300) square foot per dwelling unit. The minimum park size is 30,000 square foot. In the event that the development is small that 100 units the developer shall pay the City of Grapevine a sum of money to expand or improve an existing park nearby. After a brief discussion, Chris Coy moved to set a public hearing on regarding Section 51, Requirements for Open Space and Recreational Areas and Section 20, "R-TH" Townhouse district relative to open space, Rob Undersander seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John Nays: None DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS Next for the Commission to consider was Section 60, Sign Standards relative to roof signs and take any other action necessary. Section 60, Sign Standards makes no special provision for a "roof sign," i.e. those signs that are painted on the roof of a building which are primarily viewed from the air. Specifically they have been prohibited since they were not allowed by ordinance. Staff has increasingly been receiving requests to allow this type of sign and it has been allowed in some special circumstances, e.g. Grapevine Mills Mall, Fellowship Church, and some GCISD school buildings. After a brief discussion, Chris Coy moved to set a public hearing on regarding Section 60, Sign Standards with the addition of a sentence "A permit shall be required.", B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John Nays: None DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO SECTION 60 SIGN STANDARDS Next for the Commission to consider was Section 60, Sign Standards relative to garage sale signs. The City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance allow limited types of signs in the right-of-way. Section 20-13.1 allows political signs and weekend advertising signs to be placed in the right-of-way under very limited and specific conditions. Section 60 of the Zoning Ordinance exempts signs regulated by Section 20-13.1 of the Code of Ordinances, and has no other provisions for the placement of signs in the right-of-way. Furthermore, the Zoning Ordinance specifically prohibits signs on trees, fences, or utility poles, and prohibits all other off-site advertising with few exceptions. In other words, City ordinances do not allow garage sale signs to be placed in the right-of-way. Notwithstanding the above limitations, it has been a long-standing policy that the Building and Code Enforcement Departments not interfere with the placement of garage sale signs for residential property, even if the sign is located in the right-of- way. The majority of these signs are put out on Fridays, and if staff finds them still displayed on Monday, they are typically removed and discarded. Recently there have been complaints about these signs from citizens. Comments have been made regarding the eyesore that such signs in the right-of-way create. Staff has also received vehement complaints from realtors and property owners who are told they can't place sale or lease signs in the right of way, but when they ask about garage sale signs, they are told it is a policy to allow them. After a brief discussion it was decided by consensus to take no action on this item. With no further business to discuss, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander and St. John Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2005. ATTEST: SECRETARY 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 21st day of February 2006 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 Herb Fry Chris Coy Danette Murray B J Wilson Becky St. John Mark Lowery Andrea Roy Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum, with Rob Undersander absent and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Scott Dyer Susan Batte NOEMINNEM Development Manager Manager of Engineering Administrative Secretary Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases: Z06-01, CU06-01, SU06-01 GREAT WOLF RESORT Z06-02, PD06-01 LINKSIDE AT GRAPEVINE Z06-04, PD06-02 GRAPEVINE LOFTS CU06-02 EAGLE BELIEVERS CHURCH CU06-03 LA -Z -BOY AM06-01 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS to discuss development issues. ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2006. ATTEST: SECRETARY NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing 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 21st day of February, 2006, in the City Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit: Larry Oliver Herb Fry Chris Coy Danette Murray B J Wilson Becky St. John Mark Lowery Andrea Roy Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum with Rob Undersander absent, and the following City Staff: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Ron Stombaugh Scott Dyer Susan Batte CALL TO ORDER Assistant City Manager Development Manager Manager of Engineering Administrative Secretary Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:33 p.m. INVOCATION Commissioner Chris Coy delivered the Invocation. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Z06-01 CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST 0006-01 AND SPECIAL USE REQUEST SU06-01 — GREAT WOLF RESORT First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z06-01, Conditional Use Request CU06-01 and Special Use Request SU06-01 submitted by GSBS for property located at 1400 State Highway 26 and proposed to be platted as Lot 1-4, Block 1, Great Wolf Addition. The applicant was requesting a zone change to rezone 51.36 acres from "Ll" Light Industrial District to "CC" Community Commercial District for a hotel and water park. The applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit to establish a planned commercial center, and to allow the possession, storage, retail sale and on - premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages) in conjunction with a restaurant, and to exceed the maximum height requirement of 50 - feet. In addition, the applicant was requesting a special use permit to allow for video games in excess of eight games. Mr. Greg Glass, the project manager, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration of the request. Discussion was held regarding the need for three pole signs and the development of the remaining lots. Mr. Glass stated that the signs could possibly change with the development of the additional lots. Lots 3 & 4 are planned to be developed with restaurant uses and Lot 2 with a retail development. Demolition of the existing structure should take place in two to three weeks with a possible grand opening late 2007. Mr. Glass also stated that the existing pond and drainage easement will remain and a pedestrian bridge would be built with the development of Lot 2. Mr. Bruce Rider, a Grapevine resident, spoke regarding violent video games. With no further questions, guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved to approve zone change request Z06-01, B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following t vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved to approve conditional use request CU06-01, B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved to approve special use request SU06-01, B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1-4 BLOCK 1 GREAT WOLF ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-4, Block 1, Great Wolf Addition, submitted by Huitt-Zollars for property located at the southeast corner of State Highway 26, Business 114L and Ruth Wall Street. The applicant was final platting 51.37 acres for the development of a Great Wolf Resort and Waterpark. In the Commission's deliberation session Chris Coy moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-4, Block 1, Great Wolf Addition, B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None LINKSIDE AT GRAPEVINE Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z06-02 and Planned Development Overlay PD06-01 submitted by Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. for property located at 2601 Grapevine Mills Boulevard North and proposed to be platted as Lots 1-39, Block 1, Linkside at Grapevine Addition. The applicant was requesting to rezone 8.755 acres from "R -MF -1" Multifamily District to "R-TH" Townhouse District for the development of a 39 -unit townhouse project. The applicant is also requesting a planned development overlay to deviate from the "R-TH" Townhouse District requirements relative to access to public right-of-way, minimum lot width, minimum lot size, front, side and rear yard setbacks, maximum building coverage and maximum impervious area. Mr. Curtis Cogburn, representing the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding the change in zoning from Multifamily to Townhouse, Mr. Cogburn stated that proposed homeowners requested purchasing the property as well as the structure. Mr. Cogburn also stated that the planned development overlay requested would reduce the environmental impact of the property due to the number of existing trees and elevation of the property. Maintenance of the property will be provided with strict homeowner association standards. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, discussion continued regarding maintenance of the property through the homeowners association. B J Wilson moved to approve zone change request Z06-02 and planned development overlay request PD06-01, Danette Murray seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1-39 BLOCK 1 LINKSIDE AT GRAPEVINE Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-39, Block 1, Linkside at Grapevine, submitted by Dowdey, Anderson & Associates for property located west of Grapevine Mills Mall. The applicant was final platting 8.755 acres for the development of 39 townhomes. In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-39, Block 1, Linkside at Grapevine, Danette Murray seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU06-02 EAGLE BELIEVERS CHURCH Next for the Commission to consider was Conditional Use Request 0006-03 submitted by BGO Architects for property located at 925 Minters Chapel Road and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, HFCC Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of 0002-29 (Ord. 2002-70) for a church in the "LI" Light Industrial District, specifically to allow for the development of a warehouse/office building. Mr. Phil Morley, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commissioner's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve conditional use request CU06-02, Becky St John seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John, and Lowery Nays: None CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU06-03 LA -Z -BOY Next for the Commission to consider was Conditional Use Request CU06-03 submitted by Bury + Partners, DFW, Inc. for property located at 3450 Grapevine Mills Parkway and proposed to be platted as Lots 2R and 3, Block B, Grapevine Vineyard Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to establish a planned commercial center and to allow for a 40 -foot pole sign. Mr. Sherrod Bibb, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding the 40 -foot pole sign. Mr. Bibb stated that the pole sign was for La -Z -Boy only. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commissioner's deliberation session, discussion continued regarding the 40 - foot pole sign and other signage in the area. Chris Coy moved to approve conditional use request CU06-03 with the condition that the pole sign be replace with a monument sign that meets all setback and zoning ordinance requirements. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John, and Lowery Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2R and 3, Block B, Grapevine Vineyard, submitted by Bury + Partners, DFW, Inc. for property located on the southeast corner of Grapevine Mills Parkway and Grapevine Mills Boulevard North. The applicant was final platting 6.1745 acres for the development of a La -Z -Boy on Lot 3. In the Commission's deliberation session, Danette Murray moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2R and 3, Block B, Grapevine Vineyard, Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 R1 and 2, Block 1, M & H Addition, submitted by Pemberton Fine Homes for property located south of Dallas Road; north of Nash Street; and west of Jean Street. The applicant was final platting 3.115 acres for the development of an office/warehouse. In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1R1 and 2, Block 1, M & H Addition, Chris Coy seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None 104 • 10 111101 - 11INUTIMB�. Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was an amendment to Section 60, Sign Standards. Mr. Rob Stone of Verde Apartment Communities has approached the Council with the intention of increasing the visibility and marketability of the 600 unit Riverwalk Apartment Community in the far northeastern portion of the City near the Town of Flower Mound border, accessed off of F.M. 2499. To this end, Council has authorized Staff to set a public hearing relative to Section 60, Sign Standards allowing monument signs in the "R- MF -1" and "R -MF -2" Multifamily zoning districts provided that the sign meets all criteria for the establishment of a monument sign; i.e. maximum 100 square feet of sign face with a maximum height of 10 feet with a two foot berm/planter box, with the condition that the multifamily project in question be located along State right-of-way and that the sign be located along the State right-of-way. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commissioner's deliberation session, Becky St John moved to approve zoning ordinance amendment AM06-01. Herb Fry seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John, and Lowery Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Next for the Commission to consider were the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of the January 17, 2006 Commission meeting. Chris Coy moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of January 17, 2006 as written, Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson and St John Nays: None Abstain: Lowery ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m., B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St John and Lowery Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 21 ST DAY OF MARCH 2006. ATTEST: SECRETARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 28t day of February, 2006, in the City Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit: Larry Oliver Herb Fry Chris Coy Danette Murray B J Wilson Becky St. John Mark Lowery Andrea Roy Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum with Rob Undersander absent, and also present: Roy Stewart and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Susan Batte Council Representative Acting Development Services Director Development Manager Administrative Secretary Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:21 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission to continued it's discussion regarding Section 41, "PD" Planned Development Overlay and its intended use and application, and take any necessary action. The Commissioner's directed staff to require the applicants to provide a detailed explanation regarding their hardship requiring deviation from the ordinance and the impact on surround property owners. The Commissioner's also directed staff to draft an amendment to Section 41, "PD" Planned Development Overlay to eliminate the ability to deviate from Section 54, Masonry Requirements and the Subdivision and Construction Standards, provide a definition for redevelopment and that the use shall conform to the Master Landuse Plan and underlying zoning district. A draft amendment to Section 41, "PD" Planned Development Overlay will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its March 21, 2006 meeting. With no further business to discuss, B J Wilson moved, with a second by Becky St John, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, St. John and Lowery Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 21 ST DAY OF MARCH, 2005. . 90:10 CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY