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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-06AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE 4W BRIEFING SESSION BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR — CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL 111. NEW BUSINESS A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a briefing session to discuss items scheduled to be heard in the November 6, 2006 public hearing. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider 2007 Meeting Agenda Schedule. IV. STAFF REPORTS Development Manager to brief board on status of new construction projects. V. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 410-3158 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT BRIEFING SESSION AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27T" DAY OF OCTOBER 2006 AT 5:00 P.M. SCOT MS ACTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/ (W BUILDING OFFICIAL STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday evening, November 6, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2"d Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the following members present to wit: Carl Hecht Chairman Dennis Luers Vice -Chairman Ron Cook Secretary Debbie Holt Member Richard Adams Alternate constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative Roy Stewart, and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Development Manager Albert Triplett Planner II Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairman Carl Hecht called the Briefing Session of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to order at approximately 6:03 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairman Hecht held roll call and announced that all were present, except Member Kip Bruner, and Alternate Scott Baker. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Stombaugh briefed the Board of Zoning Adjustment regarding the items scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing. ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, Dennis Luers made a motion to adjourn. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker The Briefing Session was adjourned at approximately 6:19 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 4th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. G-��' /rc SECRETARY A (W APPROVED: CHAIRMA AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. NEW BUSINESS A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA06-12, submitted by Gary Hollingsworth, representing Texas Star Real Estate for property located at 216 North Dove Road, and consideration of same. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA06-13, submitted by Roger Blake, representing property owners Tony Birchfield and Dan Ruppert for property located at 671 Industrial Boulevard, and consideration of same. IV. MINUTES Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider the minutes of the October 2, 2006 Public Hearing and Briefing Session. V. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 410- 3158 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27T" DAY OF OCTOBER 2006 AT 5:00 P.M. SCOT ILLIAMS ACTING EVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/ BUILDING OFFICIAL (W STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in regular session, Monday evening, November 6, 2006, at 6:15 P.M., in the Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present: Carl Hecht Chairman Dennis Luers Vice -Chairman Ron Cook Secretary Debbie Holt Member Richard Adams Alternate constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative Roy Stewart, and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Development Manager Albert Triplett Planner II Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairman Carl Hecht called the Public Hearing Session of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to order at approximately 6:21 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairman Hecht held roll call and announced that all were present, except Member Kip Bruner, and Alternate Scott Baker. NEW BUSINESS BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA06-12, TEXAS STAR REAL ESTATE, 216 NORTH DOVE ROAD The first item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA06-12, submitted by Krystal McGuire, representing Texas Star Real Estate, for property located at 216 North Dove Road, legally described as Lot 3R-2, Block 8, W.C. Lucas Addition. The following request was from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 26.G.3., "HC" Highway Commercial District, Area Regulations, Front Yard, restricts pavement within the 25 foot front landscape setback area. The applicant requested a variance to this requirement and if approved by the Board would allow two (2) off street parking spaces within the front yard landscape setback area. Section 26.G.5., "HC" Highway Commercial District, Area Regulations, Rear Yard requires a rear yard equivalent to the adjacent zoning district's rear yard. The applicant requested a variance of five feet (6) to this requirement and if approved by the Board would allow a rear yard setback of 20-feet. Section 53.H.2.b., Landscape Regulations, requires off street parking and vehicle use areas adjacent to a property line to be not less than 10-feet. The applicant requested a variance of ten feet (10') along the south and north property lines and if approved by the Board would allow a perimeter landscape area setback of zero feet (0') along the adjoining north and south property lines. Mr. Stombaugh explained that Staff found a special condition existed for the requested variances. Specifically, the site was developed prior to the current Zoning Ordinance, and was an existing nonconforming building. In order to meet the parking requirement for office use, 13 parking spaces were proposed, with two (2) spaces proposed within the 25-foot landscape setback area. The site plan reflected an Engineering/Public Works Division requirement to dedicate seven -feet (7') of right-of-way, plus three -feet (3') for a utility easement along North Dove Road. The two (2) proposed parking spaces shown within the required landscape area were permanent spaces in an area that had historically been used for parking but did not have a permanent surface. The majority of the proposed parking was planned in the rear of the existing building with access to the proposed parking spaces within the required perimeter landscape. Off- street parking and vehicle use areas adjacent to property lines required not less the ten - feet (10') of landscaped area. The proposed vehicle use areas along the north and south property lines offered an entry and exit due to the confined width of the lot. He further stated that the rear yard of this site was adjacent to "R-7.5" Single Family District zoning. As a result, the rear yard of the subject site required the same rear yard setback of 25-feet as the residential district. The accessory structure proposed as shown on the site plan, partially encroached into the required rear yard. Staff recommended a condition of approval, that no residential property owners abutting the property objected. With no further questions for Mr. Stombaugh, Mr. John Perrault, of 705 North Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, representing Texas Star Real Estate took the Oath of Truth and requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. 2 Board of Zoning Adjustment 11/6/2006 Dennis Luers asked Mr. Perrault what the storage facility would be used for and how (W would they gain access. Mr. Perrault stated that it would be used for real estate signs, real estate records and furniture; he explained that access would be through three (3) garage doors on the front of the structure as well as a side door. He further stated that vehicles would not be inside the structure for loading, they would be loaded in the parking lot in front of the structure. Debbie Holt expressed concern regarding size of structure. Mr. Perrault stated that the property owner expected his business to grow and would need the additional space; it would be a good selling point of the property and storage in Grapevine was hard to find. With no further questions for Mr. Perrault, Ms. Krystal McGuire, of 5800 Fairwind Street, Fort Worth, Texas, General Manager for Texas Star Real Estate took the Oath of Truth and offered to answer any questions of the Board. Ron Cook asked if there would be office space inside the new structure. Ms. McGuire stated that the structure was for storage only; she explained that their office printed approximately 60,000 magazines per quarter and several offices were relocating to this site. The structure would be used for storage of extra furniture, large 4x8 farm/ranch real estate signs, and magazines. With the added storage facility it would allow real estate agents to pick up signs and magazines without interrupting office staff. With no further questions for Ms. McGuire, Ms. Beverly Beran, of 215 Lucas Drive, (W Grapevine, Texas took the Oath of Truth and offered to answer any questions of the Board. Ms. Beran explained that her home was the flag lot that backed up to this site and was concerned about property values. She stated that she did not understand why the structure could not be built within the required setbacks. Ms. McGuire responded to the Board stating that the structure could be modified to fit. Mr. Stombaugh stated that if the structure was constructed within the setback requirements a variance would not be required. With no further questions for Ms. Beran, and no additional speakers, Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker Dennis Luers made a motion that a special condition existed regarding Section 26.G.3 and Section 53.H.2.b. Specifically, the site was developed prior to the current Zoning Ordinance, and was an existing nonconforming building. Richard Adams seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker 3 Board of Zoning Adjustment 111612006 Dennis Luers then made a motion to grant the following variances to "HC" Highway Commercial District, Area Regulations: Section 26.G.3., allowing two (2) off street parking spaces within the front yard landscape setback area. Section 53.H.2.b., Landscape Regulations, a variance of ten -feet (10') along the south and north property lines allowing a perimeter landscape area setback of zero -feet (0'). Pertaining to Area Regulations: Section 26.G.5., that a variance be denied that would have allowed a 20- foot rear yard setback. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA06-13, ROGER BLAKE, BLAKE ARCHITECTS, 671 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA06-13 submitted by Roger Blake, for property located at 671 Industrial Boulevard, legally described as Lot 7-A, Grapevine Industrial Park Addition. The following request was from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 43.E.3., Nonconforming Uses and Structures allows The Board of Zoning Adjustment to approve the remodeling and/or enlargement of a nonconforming use. The applicant requested a special exception and if approved by the Board would allow the construction of a 4,375 square foot addition and remodel to an existing 7,500 square foot nonconforming building as shown on the plot plan. Section 31.G.1., "LI" Light Industrial District, Area Regulations, requires a minimum lot width of 100-feet. The applicant requested a variance of nine -feet (9') to this requirement and if approved by the Board would allow a lot width of 91-feet for an existing lot. Section 31.G.4, "LI" Light Industrial District, Area Regulations, Side Yard, requires a minimum side yard of 15-feet. The applicant requested a variance of 14-feet to this requirement and if approved by the Board would allow a side yard along the south property line of one -foot (V) for an existing building and a new 4,375 square foot addition. Mr. Stombaugh explained that Staff found special conditions for the requested special exception and variances. Specifically this was an existing developed lot with developed property to the north and south eliminating the possibility of expansion. Additionally, the property was developed under the guidelines established under the City's first zoning ordinance established in 1955 which had virtually no components that were in 4 Board of Zoning Adjustment 11/6/2006 compliance with the regulations in effect today. The proposed 4,375 square foot 4W addition would not increase the level of nonconformity to the site and was in complete compliance with the ordinance. He further stated that the applicant proposed to make several improvements to the site to reduce the level of nonconformity. Specifically, the applicant intended to remove concrete paving from the front of the building to provide an area for landscaping. A stone veneer wainscoting was proposed along the west (front) and north (side) elevation. Stucco would be added to the entire structure bringing it into compliance with the masonry requirement. With no further questions for Mr. Stombaugh, Mr. Tony Birchfield, of 671 Industrial Boulevard, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath of Truth and requested favorable consideration of his request; he explained to the Board that with the changes in the economy he has had to make changes to his business, importing from other countries has required additional warehouse space. He stated they were constantly moving products in and out of the warehouse to gain access to other products and operations had become very inefficient. With the expansion they anticipated an additional seven to eight years at this location. Carl Hecht asked if the storage unit in front of the warehouse would be removed once addition was completed. Mr. Birchfield stated that it would be removed. With no further questions for Mr. Birchfield, and no additional speakers, Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker Debbie Holt made a motion that a special condition existed for the requested special exception and variances. Specifically this was an existing developed lot with developed property to the north and south eliminating the possibility of expansion. Additionally, the property was developed under the guidelines established under the City's first zoning ordinance established in 1955 which had virtually no components that were in compliance with the regulations in effect today. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker Debbie Holt then made a motion to grant the following special exception and variances to "LI" Light Industrial District, Area Regulations: Section 31.G.1., a variance of nine -feet (9') allowing a lot width of 91-feet for an existing lot. Section 31.G.4., a variance of 14- feet allowing a side yard along the south property line of one -foot (1') for an existing 5 Board of Zoning Adjustment 11 /6/2006 building and a new 4,375 square foot addition. With regard to Section 43.E.3., Nonconforming Uses and Structures, allowing the construction of a 4,375 square foot addition and remodel to an existing 7,500 square foot nonconforming building as shown on the plot plan. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker AGENDA SCHEDULE Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the attached 2007 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Dennis Luers made a motion to accept the 2007 Meeting Agenda Schedule. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker (W MINUTES 7 Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the October 2, 2006 Briefing Session and Public Hearing. Ron Cook made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 2, 2006 Briefing Session. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Cook, Holt, Adams, Baker Nays: None Absent: Luers, Bruner Ron Cook made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 2, 2006 Public Hearing. Debbie Holt seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Cook, Holt, Adams, Baker Nays: None Absent: Luers, Bruner 6 Board of Zoning Adjustment 11/6/2006 ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, Dennis Luers made a motion to adjourn. Debbie Holt seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Hecht, Luers, Cook, Holt, Adams Nays: None Absent: Bruner, Baker The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 4th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. SECRETARY 3 RT206 CHAIRMAN 7 Board of Zoning Adjustment 11 /6/2006