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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-15V.&I *j P -Al e I Q • 11 =01021 The Planning and Zoning Cournission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 15, 1983, at 8:45 P.M. in the Civic Center, 411 Main Street. The following members of the Planning and Zoning Conynission were present, to wit: Sharron Spencer Ron Cook Ann Glynn Tcxn Powers Klee Hawkins Gerald Norman Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Member Harlen Joyce absent, and the following City Staff present, to wit: J.R. Baddaker Director of Public Works Steven Richardson City Planner Joy Welch Secretary Chairman Spencer called the meting to order and informed those present of the purpose of the meeting, explaining that the Public Hearing Session had been held in the City Council Chamber beginning at 7:30 P.M., and at that session interested persons were given their chance to voice an opinion. She further informed those present that questions could be asked of them by the Commission if deed necessary. Q4 0 0 ION La U11- Pj 0 a ty-A a ft, 02 WA*OSMI 0 0061 1.3 21 The first item on the agenda for consideration by the Commission was Zoning Application Z83-4 submitted by Mr. Robert L. Taylor for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. In the earlier public hearing session, Mr. Baddaker explained that the request was to rezone .46 acres of land located at 815 West Wall, west of the Wall and Ball Street intersection from the present "R-1" and "R-2" Zoning to "C -C" and that the Master Plan's recommended use was low density residential. Mr. Baddaker then introduced Mr. Robert L. Taylor who explained that his request was for the purpose of converting an existing structure into a real estate office, that the area was now a mixture of a small amount of residential(appearing to have one house used as a residence), a medical clinic, and mini -warehouses. There was a short discussion and questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. The City Secretary reported that two letters had been received from neighboring property owners, Mary Hurst and Robert Stevenson, expressing approval of the zoning change request. There was further discussion during the Commission Meeting pertaining to the "C -C" zoning relative to its appropriateness for the professional office building proposed for the site of the zoning change. The Chairman expressed doubt that the area would attract further "Single-family" development and that professional office buildings would be a most appropriate use for the particular property. The general consensus of the Commission was that "C -C" would allow inappropriate zoning for the area and for the "P-0"for professional office buildings should have been the requested zoning. There being no further discussion, Ron Cook made a motion to deny the zoning change request. Klee Hawkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers and Hawkins Nays: Norman Absent: Joyce P & Z Meeting 3-15-83 Page 2 The next item for consideration by the Commission was Z83-5 submitted by Dr. Don T. Gershick for the purpose of making a reconuendation to the City Council. In the earlier public hearing session, Mr. Baddaker explained the purpose of the request as being to rezone .5 ± acres, Lot 2, Block 2 of the Lucas Addition from the present "C-111 to "C -C". He further explained that the blaster Plan recommended conwercial zoning and introduced Dr. Gershig who explained that he did not have any present plans for the development of the property but wanted to bring it into compliance with the majority of the neighborhood should he be afforded the opportunity to sell in conjunction with nearby and adjoining property owners. He advised that the current tenant presently uses the building in a commercial manner, therefore, needs the "C -C" zoning at the present time. Letters approving the zone change were reported to have been received from Lois Birch, J.W. Tanner, Doyle Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Carlisle and Mr. Earnest E. Dean and Lois Buckner. Mr. Jessie Woods and Mr. James Buckner spoke in favor of the zoning change. During the Commission's session, the majority of the discussion pertained to the current tenant's need for compliance with the Building Code and a higher commercial zoning category. Mr. Richardson advised that the Building Official had allowed the tennant to use the building contingent upon the zone change as an alternative to closing the business. A motion was then made by Vice Chairman Cook to recommend that the City Council approve the request for zone change. Klee Hawkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawking and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce ZONING APPLICATION Z83-6 - THE COVE RESTAURANT, MIKE LANGSTON The next item for consideration by the Commission was Z83-6 submitted by Mike Langston, owner of the Cove Restaurant, for the purpose of making a recomTendation to the City Council. In the earlier public hearing session,Mr. Baddaker explained that the request was on .45 acres located at 612 West -Northwest Highway presently zoned "SP" for onsite consumption of beer with the zoning change request being "S-P"for on-site consumption of mixed drinks. Mr. Baddaker introduced Mr. Langston who further explained his purpose in requesting the rezoning. There were questions from members of the Commission and City Council directed to Mr. Langston and City Attorney Boyle relative to the exact location of the on -premises consumption in the future when planned dining expansion is accomplished with possible outdoor facilities. Mx. Boyle explained that the State Law dictates the location of alcoholic beverage consumption as being designated dining areas and if outdoors, the area must be fenced or be within a roofed area. The additional space requested as indicated on the site plan was situated on the existing parking area and would be 135 x 136 feet. Mr. Langston explained that the additional space would permit seating of 50 rather than the present 40 patrons. He reported that the current ratio of food to alcoholic beverages is 88/12, that his hours of operation would not change, that there would be no happy hour, that there are no current plans for a surfaced parking area, but that, too, would be a possibility in the future, that the majority of the space would be utilized for expanding a kitchen, leaving room for only four additional tables for the indoor dining room. Mr. Langston further assured City Officials that he felt an allowable drink/food ratio would be easily maintained since his food was of a gourmet quality "priced high enough to make it unlikely that individuals could consume an equal amount of alcoholic beverage." P&Z Minutes 3-15-83 Page 3 The City Secretary reported that no letters or petitions were received. Mr. Ward Baugher of the La VIlla Vecchia Restaurant expressed approval of his competitor's request for a zone change. Later, in the Commission Meeting, the discussion readdressed the items in question in the Public Hearing. Mr. Richardson asked the Commission if they would like to require fencing for the future dining area to further insure that city requirements are complied with. The general consensus of the Commission was that nothing further was necessary, and that the stringent enforcement of the State Law governing on -premises consumption of alcoholic beverages should be adequate. There being no further discussion, Klee Hawkins made the motion to recommend that the City Council approve the request for zone change. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Cook and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce The next item for consideration by the Commission for the purpose for making a recommendation to the City Council was Z83-7 submitted by Fina -Serve, Inc., represented by Richard Coulter. In the Public Hearing session, Mr. Baddaker advised that the property is located on the Northwest corner of State Highway 114 and William D. Tate and consists of .79 acres of land, that the present zoning is "C-2", that the requested zoning is for "S -P" for the "off-site" consumption of beer, and the Master Plan recommends commercial usage. Mr. Baddaker then introduced Mr. Colter who explained that the request was for a service station with sale of beer and minimal convenience grocery items. The Commission and Council questioned the cuts for drive entrances as shown on the site -plan. There was a lengthy discussion relative to a possibility that this would require a revised plan. There were no guests present to speak for or against the zoning change request; however, the City Secretary reported that one letter approving the requested change was received from the property manager of Wal-Mart Department Store, a neighboring property owner. In the Commission's portion of the meting, the majority of the discussion pertained to the drive cuts, and Vice Chairman Cook advised the applicant that should the requested change be approved, the site plan would have to be used as it is which would not alleviate the problem with the driveway cuts. Mr. Colter concurred with the Commission, after which Vice Chairman Cook made the motion to table the request for zone change until such a time when the site plan could be corrected and resubmitted. Klee Hawkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce The next item for the Commission to consider was Zoning Application Z83-8 filed by Mr. Bob G. Lewis for the purpose of making a recom- mendation to the City Council. P&Z Minutes 3-15-83 Page 4 Mr. Baddaker advised that the subject property is located at the northwest corner of Hall and North Main consisting of 3.4± acres and presently zone "R-1". The requested zoning is for "R -MF -1". Mr. Baddaker then introduced Mr. Charles Nations representing Mr. Bob G. Lewis, the applicant. Mr. Nations advised that the request was in compliance with the Master Plan, and he further explained the purpose for the requested zone change. An unidentified property owner stated that she represented property owners (each of whom had signed a petition expressing disapproval of the zone change) on Peach Street. Mrs. Armstrong advised that two letters had been received one expressing approval of the zone change, from Lewis and Freda Brock, and the other from Lois Buckner, expressing opposition as well as the petition with 26 signatures requesting denial of the zone change. In the Commission's portion of the meting, Mrs. Glynn asked if possibly the thoroughfare plan would alleviate the traffic problem expected if multi -family zoning were permitted should the funds become available for that projected road -widening project. Mr. Powers suggested a possible alternative, possibly townhome or duplex dwellings since there was so much opposition to the apartment dwellings being built in the area at the present time. There was a lengthy discussion, after which Klee Hawkins made a motion to recommend approval of the request as submitted. Gerald Norman seconded the motion which failed for lack of a majority vote, that vote being: Ayes: Cook, Hawkins, Norman Nays: Spencer, Glynn and Powers Absent: Joyce The next item for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission was the Replat of Hampton Road for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that this request was for the purpose of rerouting a street in order to save some large trees and to lengthen Lots 1-R and 2-R to save trees also. He said that the City Staff recommends approval of the replat. Vice Chairman Cook made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the replat which was duly seconded by Klee Hawkins and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce • i A �§ • The next item for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission was the Replat of Hampton Road for the purpose of making a recommen- dation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that the subject property, Lot 1, Block 2 of Kelley Addition is a one lot subdivision located north of Wildwood and east of Butterfield. One issued Mr. Baddaker clarified to Catholic Church representatives was that there would be no immediate sewer facilities available on the eastern portion of the property. After a short discussion, Ann Glynn made the motion to recommend that the City Council approve the plat as requested. Klee Hawkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce P&Z Minutes 3-15-83 Page 5 The next item for consideration by the Commission was the Final Plat of Lots 12 and 13, Block 4 of Laguna Vista Addition for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that this area is part of the original Shamrock Shores Addition which was never filed at the Courthouse and although it has been called Shamrock Shores, there is not a legal subdivision plat on the property. Mr. Baddaker further advised that the lot sizes conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements and are comparable to Laguna Vista Addition's lot sizes, that there are no apparent problems foreseeable for provision of utilities, and that the City Staff recommends approval of the plat. There was no discussion, and Ron Cook made a motion to reccmmend that the City Council approve the plat as submitted. Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce The next item for consideration by the Commission was the Final Plat of Creekwood West Addition, Phase II for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that the owner of the property, Mr. Grantland and Mr. Fields, after several discussions had adjusted the final plat to reflect changes from the preliminary plat for alleys. He further advised that the lot sizes conform to City requirements and no problems with utilities are foreseeable. Mr. Baddaker also advised that the City Staff recommended approval unless the Council would prefer to require park dedication be included in the plat dedication. Mr. Grantland would prefer to reserve the park dedication for a later date. Mr. Kevin Conklin, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Grapevine was present, and Chairman Spencer asked him to explain what type of park land dedication was part of the Master Plan's "linkage park concept" which has been started in areas with this connecting strip to Parr Park. Mr. Conklin advised that it was a seven acre strip along both sides of Bear Creek. After a short discussion, Klee Hawkins made a motion to recommend that the Council approve the plat as submitted. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins, and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce The next item for consideration by the Commission was the Final Plat of Parkview Estates for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that this one lot subdivision is located on Dunn Street, that it conforms to Zoning Ordinance requirements, has adequate utility service available and no street right-of-way dedication is necessary. He also advised that the City Staff recommends approval of the plat as submitted. P&Z Minutes 3-15-83 Page 6 After a short discussion, Ann Glynn made a motion to recommend approval of the plat as submitted. Klee Hawkins seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce The next item for the Commission's consideration was the final plat of Lake Forrest Addition for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Baddaker advised that the thoroughfare realignment amendment to be considered by the Council this same evening would affect this plat as it had previous plats in the area. He further advised that the property is located north of the Lucas Addition and west of Brookhollow Estates. As of this time, adequate water is available and a sewer line extension across the creek to an existing 24 inch main would provide for sewer facilities, but the reconvendation would be contingent upon upon Council's approval of the east -west arterial shift to the north of this area. Mr. Baddaker advised that Mx. Joe Wright wished to dedicated a 25 foot access easement, or 50 feet should there need to be more access. The Comuission's discussed all of the preceding points, after which Ron Cook made the motion to approve the plat with the stipulation to rename the addition Forrest Lake addition (since a Lake Forrest Addition already exists) and to incorporate the 50 feet of access easement to the north instead of the 25 feet. The motion was seconded by Klee Hawkins and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce I• No OF—Am•wy-11 The next item for the Commission's consideration was the Preliminary Plat of Cable Creek. Mr. Baddaker advised that this project is located at the northeast quadrant of the Dooley-Bushone Street intersection. The City Staff would not anticipate any drainage problems with this layout, that adequate water and sewer facilities are in the area, that the utility companies will request a 10 foot easement on the rear of Lots 3 through 8; therefore Mr. Baddaker's recommendation was to approve the plat with the final plat to provide the easements for the power, telephone and cable TV companies as necessary. After a brief discussion, Ann Glynn made a motion to approve the plat, and Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce A-9100310, I 1 9 The next items for consideration were the minutes of the meetings of February 15 and 24. After recommending a typographical error be corrected in the Minutes of Regular February 15 meting, Ron Cook made a motion to approve them as written, as well as the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 15. P&Z Minutes 3-15-83 Page 7 Tom Powers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Nays: None Absent: Joyce Abstain: Hawkins and Norman After the Commission's review of the minutes of the meting of February 24, Klee Hawkins made a motion to approve them as written. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn and Powers Nays: None Absent: Joyce Abstain: Hawkins and Norman 416 6-1 gelli v I a There being no further business to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ann Glynn made a motion to adjourn the meting at approximately 10:30 PM, and Gerald Norman seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Spencer, Cook, Glynn, Powers, Hawkins and Norman Nays: None Absent: Joyce PUSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING ZONING COMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF C�� X , 1983. VAIS!U11 ATTEST: Secre