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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-25 � AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BRIEFING SESSION BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 25, 2014 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 Iil. BRIEFING SESSION A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a briefing session to discuss items scheduled to be heard in the August 25, 2014 public hearing. � IV. 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 18TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014 AT 5:00 P.M. �f'e�-��.., RON STOMBAUG DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR � AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE � BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 25, 2014 AT 6:15 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR—CITY HALL 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC HEARING A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA14-16, submitted by Zachary Motley, for property located at 4300 � 4301 Vineyard Creek Drive, and consideration of same. B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA14-17, submitted by Brandon Middleton, for property located at 1150 Texan Trail, and consideration of same. � C. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA14-18, submitted by David Garner, for property located at 2846 Peninsula Drive, and consideration of same. D. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA14-19, submitted by Chris Jackson, for property located at 618 East Wall Street and consideration of same. IV. MINUTES Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider the minutes of the August 4, 2014 meeting and take any necessary action. 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 18TH DAY OF AUGUST 2014 AT 5:00 P.M. �S--f-o«.,�� RON STOMBA H DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR � � STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met on Monday evening, August 25, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, for a Briefing Session with the following members present to wit: Debbie Holt Chairman Ken White Secretary George Dalton Member Mike Morris Alternate constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative Sharron Spencer and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Development Services Assistant Director Albert Triplett Planner II Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER � Chairman Holt called the Briefing Session of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairman Holt held roll call and announced that all were present, except Vice- Chairman, Robert Rainwater and Member, Sal DeAngelo. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Triplett briefed the Board of Zoning Adjustment regarding the items scheduled to be heard in the regular public hearing. ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, Ken White made a motion to adjourn. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo � The Briefing Session was adjourned at approximately 6:20 P.M. �,, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 1 ST DAY OF DECEMBER 2014. APPROVED: r CHA RMAN � SE TA Y � � 2 Board W Zoning Adjustment 8/25/14 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, August 25, 2014 at 6:15 P.M., in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 2"d Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present: Debbie Holt Chairman Ken White Secretary George Dalton Member Mike Morris Alternate constituting a quorum. Also present were City Council Representative Sharron Spencer and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Development Services Assistant Director Albert Triplett Planner II Connie Cook Development Services Assistant CALL TO ORDER � Chairman Debbie Holt called the Public Hearing Session of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to order at approximately 6:22 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairman Holt held roll call and announced that all were present, except Vice- Chairman, Robert Rainwater and Member, Sal DeAngelo. PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA14-16, ZACHARY MOTLEY, 4300 � 4301 VINEYARD CREEK DRIVE The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA14-16 submitted by Zachary Motley representing property owner D.R. Horton Custom Homes for property located at 4300 & 4301 Vineyard Creek Drive, platted as Tracts 1 & 2 Blocks 1 & 2, Vineyard Creek Estates. Section 60.F.4 "Sign Standards" Maximum Height. The applicant requested a special exception to allow the placement of two (2) subdivision signs and two (2) architectural features. Mr. Triplett explained that Staff found a special condition existed for the requested �, special exception. Specifically, the ordinance was non-specific when considering architectural features and site specific design elements associated with stylized entryway signage. Specifically, the ordinance did not address architectural elements with significant height or mass such as the columns proposed. �r Mr. Triplett went on to explain that the applicant had revised the original request presented to the Board on August 4, 2014 by reducing the quantity and height of architectural features. Specifically, two (2) architectural entry features were proposed in the form of two (2) ten feet in height columns located at the Hall Johnson Road entrance. An approximate twelve (12) square foot subdivision sign was designed into the base of the two (2) columns on Hall Johnson Road. The total area allowed for subdivision signs was 60-square feet. The combined area for the (2) finro proposed subdivision signs adjacent to Hall Johnson were 24-square feet: an increase of three- feet (3') from the previous request. With no questions for Mr. Triplett, applicant Zachary Motley, of 734 San Diego Trail, Fort Worth, Texas, took the Oath of Truth; he gave a brief presentation to the Board and requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. With no further questions for Mr. Motley and no additional speakers, Ken White made a motion to close the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None � Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White made a motion that a special condition existed for the special exception requested. Specifically, the ordinance was non-specific when considering architectural features and site specific design elements associated with stylized entryway signage. Specifically, the ordinance did not address architectural elements with significant height or mass such as the columns proposed. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White then made a motion to grant the following special exception to Section 60.F.4, "Sign Standards" Maximum Height, allowing the placement of two (2) subdivision signs and two (2) architectural features. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA14-17, BRANDON MIDDLETON, �, 1150 TEXAN TRAIL 2 �eb o�ZoM��,��;: The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA14-17 submitted by Brandon Middleton, for property located at 1150 Texan Trail, legally described as Lot � 1, Block 1, Ryder Addition. Section 43.E.3., Nonconforming Uses and Structures allows the Board of Zoning Adjustment to approve the remodeling and lor enlargement of a nonconforming use. The applicant requested a special exception allowing the existing structure and property to remain as developed along with an expansion as shown on the plot plan. Mr. Triplett explained that Staff found a special condition existed for the special exception requested. Specifically, the majority of the site was an existing developed lot. The proposed reconfigured site was originally developed in 1980 and was now noncompliant with the current zoning ordinance (82-73) relative to the minimum front yard open space requirement. Mr. Triplett went on to explain that on June 2, 2014 Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a special exception allowing the existing structure and property to remain as developed along with an expansion. The new office expansion proposed was 725 square feet larger than originally approved on June 2, 2014. To accommodate the proposed improvements, a conditional use and special exception request were required. The revised conditional use was approved on first reading by the Site Plan Review Committee at their August 4, 2014 meeting. The second reading was scheduled for September 3, 2014 contingent upon approval by the Board. � With no questions for Mr. Triplett, applicant Brandon Middleton, of 801 Cherry Street, Fort Worth, Texas, took the Oath of Truth; he gave a brief presentation to the Board and requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. With no further questions for Mr. Middleton and no additional speakers, Ken White made a motion to close the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White made a motion that a special condition existed for the requested special exception. Specifically, the majority of the site was an existing developed lot. Developed in 1980, the proposed reconfigured site was now noncompliant with the current zoning ordinance (82-73) relative to the minimum front yard open space requirement. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo �, Ken White then made a motion to grant the following special exception to Section 43.E.3., Nonconforming Uses and Structures allowing the existing structure and property to remain as developed along with an expansion as shown on the plot plan. 3 Boa�d o(Zonirp AOj��4 George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA14-18, DAVID GARNER, 2846 PENINSULA DRIVE The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA14-18 submitted by David Garner, for property located at 2846 Peninsula Drive, legally described as Lot 6, Block 3, Placid-Peninsula Addition. Section 15.G.5., "R-7.5" Single Family District, Area Regulations requires a minimum lot depth of 100-feet (100'). The applicant requested a variance of four-feet (4') allowing an average lot depth of 96-feet (96') for an existing lot. Mr. Triplett explained that Staff found a special condition existed for the variance requested. Specifically, the lot was platted in 1953, which predated the City's first zoning ordinance adopted in 1955. Right-of-way, platted and developed property existed to the south and north respectively eliminating the possibility to expand the lot. Mr. Triplett stated, to accommodate reduced lot depth in the immediate vicinity, the Board from 1993-2011 had approved variances to lot depth, as well as front and rear � yard encroachments. He also stated that the property owner intended to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling that would meet all requirements of the Zoning Ordinances. With no questions for Mr. Triplett, applicant David Garner, of 2822 Volterra Way, Keller, Texas, took the Oath of Truth; he gave a brief presentation to the Board and requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. With no further questions for Mr. Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Draper, of 2813 Trumarc Drive took the Oath of Truth: they expressed concerns regarding the required twenty- five (25') rear yard setback. Chairman Holt announced that one letter of approval had been received. With no questions for Mr. and Mrs. Draper, and no additional speakers, Ken White made a motion to close the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which � prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo �,, Ken White made a motion that a special condition existed for the requested variance. Specifically, the lot was platted in 1953, which predated the City's first zoning ordinance adopted in 1955. Right-of-way, platted and developed property existed to the south and 4 eoam m zo��e na;e�8 i north respectively eliminating the possibility to expand the lot. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: �r Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White then made a motion to grant the following variance to "R-7.5" Single Family District, Area Regulations: Section 15.G.5., allowing an average lot depth of 96-feet (96') for an existing lot. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA14-19, CHRIS JACKSON, 618 EAST WALL STREET The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA14-19 submitted by Chris Jackson, for property located at 618 East Wall Street, legally described as Lot 5, Block 101, College Heights Addition. Section 15.F.2., "R-7.5" Single Family District, Density Requirements, requires a � minimum lot area of 7,500 square feet. The applicant requested a variance of 1,000- square feet allowing a lot area of 6,500 square feet for an existing lot. Section 15.G.1., "R-7.5" Single Family District, Area Regulations, requires a minimum front yard setback of thirty-feet (30'). The applicant requested a variance of one-foot (1') allowing a front yard depth of twenty nine-feet (29') for an existing lot. Section 15.G.4., "R-7.5" Single Family District, Area Regulations requires a minimum lot width of sixty-five (65') feet. The applicant requested a variance of fifteen-feet (15') allowing a lot width of fifty (50') feet for an existing lot. Mr. Triplett explained that Staff found a special condition existed for the variances requested. Specifically, the lot was platted in 1921 and a dwelling constructed in 1935 predating the City's first zoning ordinance adopted in 1955. Right-of-way, platted and developed property existed to the north, south east and west respectively eliminating the possibility to expand the lot. Mr. Triplett went on to explain that the proposed expansion of the existing dwelling, new carport and new detached garage maintained existing side and rear yard setbacks and would not exacerbate existing conditions on the subject site. A certificate of Appropriateness had been approved by the Historic Preservation Commission on July 16, 2014. �, With no questions for Mr. Triplett, Neil Cooper, representing property owner Chris Jackson of 613 East Texas Street, Grapevine, Texas, took the Oath of Truth; he gave a 5 eoam or zoMrq��i brief presentation to the Board and requested favorable consideration of his request and offered to answer any questions of the Board. �r With no questions for Mr. Cooper, Ken White made a motion to close the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White made a motion to reopen the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo With no additional speakers, Ken White made a motion to close the public hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo � Ken White made a motion that a special condition existed for the requested variances. Specifically, the lot was platted in 1921 and a dwelling constructed in 1935 predating the City's first zoning ordinance adopted in 1955. Right-of-way, platted and developed property existed to the north, south east and west respectively eliminating the possibility to expand the lot. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White then made a motion to grant the following variances to "R-7.5" Single Family District, Density Requirements: Section 15.F.2., allowing a lot area of 6,500 square feet for an existing lot; and a motion with regards to R-7.5" Single Family District, Area Regulations: Section 15.G.1., allowing a front yard depth of twenty nine-feet (29') for an existing lot and Section 15.G.4., allowing a lot width of fifty (50') feet for an existing lot. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo MINUTES � Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the August 4, 2014, Briefing Session and Public Hearing. 6 �eroo�Z���;��;; Ken White made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 4, 2014 Briefing Session. Mike Morris seconded the motion. �r► Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo Ken White made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 4, 2014 Public Hearing. Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion, George Dalton made a motion to adjourn. Mike Morris seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris Nays: None Absent: Rainwater, DeAngelo The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:49 P.M. �,,, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 1 ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014. APPROVED: (' CHAIRMAN l SECRETARY � � aoe�o�Zo��,�;u,;