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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-18STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in a Special Session on this the 18th day of December, 1980 with the following persons present to -wit: Duane Rogers Chairman Sharron Spencer Vice Chairman Harold Anderson Member Ron Cook Member Harlen Joyce Member Gerald Norman Member constituting a quorum with Member Robert Sands absent, with the following persons also in attendance: J.R. Baddaker John Boyle Craig Farmer Terry Pennington CALL TO ORDER City Engineer City Attorney Freese and Nichols Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Duane Rogers. HIGH COUNTRY - Preliminary Plat Tha first order of business to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission was the consideration of the preliminary plat of High Country. Chairman Duane Rogers reviewed the discussion concerning this plat at the December 16, 1980 meeting. City Attorney, John Boyle, stated the plat was in compliance with all zoning ordinances and subdivision ordinances, therefore, the Commission had an obligation to approve the plat. Member Harold Anderson pointed out that he had, among others, requested the City Attorney's ruling on the legality of requesting larger lot sizes on preliminary plats. Member Anderson also stated that Grapevine had an obligation to serve all types of people from apartment dwellers to the people who want large lots and large homes. However, because the Commission was bound to the City ordinances and legal opinion, member Anderson made the motion to approve the preliminary plat of High Country. Member Harlen Joyce seconded the motion and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Rogers, Spencer, Anderson, Cook, Joyce, and Norman Nays None Absent: Sands DISCUSSION - Master Plan Map The next order of business to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission was the discussion of the master plan map of Grapevine. Mr. Craig Farmer with Freese and Nichols reviewed the members concerning past discussions while suggesting some guidelines they might consider before making any decisions. Mr. Farmer also distributed a 33 -page Goal and Objective Outline suggesting possible policies for the City. Freese and Nichols conducted several analyses. The result of those analyses are as follows: The total number of housing units in Grapevine (October 1980) was 5,451; of that number 5,171 were occupied. The remaining number were either under construction or for sale. A break- down of the 5,451 housing units follow: 1 of 2 Single Family 3101 units (57.0% of housing stock) Townhouses 112 units ( 2.0% of housing stock) Apartments/Duplex 1669 units (31.0% of housing stock) Mobile Homes 569 units (10.0% of housing stock) * Estimated Population within the planning area in Grapevine - 14,614 * Projected population (based on historical trends): 1985 21,000 1990 29,550 1995 40,610 2000 54,680 * Eventual build -out population - 75,000 people; estimated year 2005 * Average density - 2.67 persons per household * Total land area in the City by acreage: 87.0% of the residentially used land is single family 1.0% of the residentially used land is townhouses 5.0% of the residentially used land is multi -family (apartments) 7.0% of the residentially used land is mobile home * Total land area in City: Single Family 13.0% of total land area in City Townhouses .1% of total land area in City Multi -Family .9% of total land area in City Mobile Homes 1.0% of total land area in City Commercial 2.0% of total land area in City Industrial 1.5% of total land area in City School/Park 1.0% of total land area in City Public/Semi Public .5% of total land area in City Vacant (land and 80.0% of total land area in City right of ways) The members then reviewed the 33 -page Goals and objectives Outline by Mr. Farmer. Discussions centered upon growth goals, urban form goals, development constraints, and land use goals. RECESS Chairman Duane Rogers then called for a brief recess. DV('(-)TM77NTT,'n The Planning and Zoning Commission reconvened in the Council Chambers. Chairman Duane Rogers then called the meeting back to order. DISCUSSION - Master Plan Map The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission further discussed commercial and industrial objectives and policies, housing goals, and thoroughfare goals. Ar).Tr)TTDWMPT\1M There being no further business to discuss, Member Ron Cook made a motion to adjourn. Member Harold Anderson seconded the motion and all members present voted "aye". PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE DAY OF 1981. APPROVED: '0 ATTEST: 0 Duan,4egers Chairman Terry Pington Secretary 2 of 2