HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-16AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
QUARTERLY WORKSHOP
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.
PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", Section 12, Definitions relative to
flag lots.
2. Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", all appropriate sections, relative to
accessory buildings and buffer area regulations.
3. Discuss possible amendments to Appendix "D ", Section 60, Sign Regulations
relative to Portable Sandwich Board Signage and LED signs.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410 -3154 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 Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of July 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
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Ron Stombaugh
Planning and Development Manger
MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: RON STOMBAUGH, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 16, 2013
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP — AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12, DEFINITIONS
RELATIVE TO FLAG LOTS; AMENDMENTS TO ALL
APPROPRIATE DISTRICTS RELATIVE TO ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES AND BUFFER YARDS; DISCUSSION OF
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS
RELATIVE TO PORTABLE SANDWICH BOARDS AND LED
SIGNAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission consider the proposed amendment to Section 12,
Definitions relative to flag lots in non - residential districts; amendments to all appropriate
districts relative to accessory structures and buffer yards; and be prepared to discuss any
possible amendments to Section 60, Sign Standards relative to portable sandwich boards
and LED signage, and take any necessary action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Section 12, Definitions:
A number of years ago a definition was created defining the concept of a "flag lot" along
with a prohibition of its use in our residential zoning districts. Flag lots however are a
useful planning tool in the development of non - residentially zoned property and are used
quite extensively in the development of commercial, office, and retail property throughout
the city. When a flag lot is proposed, staff has required as policy that the front yard
setback be established at the point where the proposed lot meets the minimum lot width
requirement. Flag lots by definition do not meet the minimum lot width at the property line.
Establishing the front yard setback within the "flag" portion of the lot can greatly limit the
amount of open space provided on the lot. Staff has occasionally encountered resistance
when requiring the front yard be established beyond the flag portion of the lot since the
requirement has not been codified. Staff recommends the following wording be added to
the definition of flag lot to clearly define the establishment of the front yard relative to flag
lots:
• For non - residentially zoned property developed as a flag lot, the front yard setback
shall be established at the point where the lot meets the minimum lot width
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established for the district.
Accessory structures and buffer yards in residential districts:
All of our residential zoning districts (R -20, R -12.5, R -7.5, R -5.0, R -TH, R -3.75, R -3.5) have
guidelines which establish the height of accessory structures and provide for additional
setback relative to height (R -20 and R -12.5 only). A number of slight inconsistencies exist
relative to both of these areas throughout the district regulations and staff is recommending
some minor changes to correct them. The R -20 and R -12.5 Single Family Districts provide
for accessory structures up to 1.5 stories or 20 feet in height, however for accessory
structures greater than 16 feet in height, additional setback is required. This language is
carried over into several other districts (R -7.5 and R -5.0) but is unnecessary since
accessory structure height in these districts is capped at 16 feet.
Relative to accessory buildings used for storage that are 120 square feet in size or Less,
height is limited to 10 feet. The reference to size is not carried throughout all of the
districts and staff recommends it be added to all the residential districts where it is not
clearly stated.
Currently all residential districts require a 40 foot buffer be established when developed
adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non - residential district. This buffer is required
to adequately provide separation between dissimilar uses and help mitigate any unwanted,
light, sound, odors or other unwanted intrusions. Staff has occasionally been approached
by property owners who wish to reduce or eliminate the buffer requirement which can
greatly reduce the buildable area of a residential lot. In order to provide some mechanism
to allow property owners the ability to waive all or a part of the buffer requirement staff is
recommending the addition of the following language to the Buffer Area Regulations of
each residential zoning district:
• For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
This will allow single family residents that occupy their homes and who are fully aware of
the non - residential development they are located adjacent to, the ability to waive all or part
of the buffer requirement.
Section 60, Sign Standards relative to portable sandwich boards:
Portable sandwich board signs are currently allowed only in the "CBD" Central Business
District. There are a number of areas however which are not zoned "CBD" Central
Business District that either have a historic overlay designation or that are in close
proximity to the downtown area that may be appropriate places for portable sandwich
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board signage. Staff recommends the Commission consider possible amendments to
Section 60, Sign Standards that would allow consideration of sandwich board signage
outside of the "CBD" Central Business District with /without a historic overlay designation.
Section 60, Sign Standards relative to LED signage:
Currently the ordinance provides no particular guidelines or regulations for LED signage.
This type of sign is becoming an increasingly popular option for business operators since it
gives them a wide array of options for sign copy as well as color, and movement. Staff
recommends the Commission consider any possible changes or amendments to the
zoning ordinance relative to LED signage and discuss these issues during the workshop.
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DRAFT Section 12 Definitions
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201 -209. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
210. KINDERGARTEN shall mean school for children of preschool age, in which
construction endeavors, object lessons and helpful games are prominent
features of the curriculum.
211 -220. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
221. LOT shall mean a tract of land occupied or to be occupied by a building and
its accessory buildings, and including such open spaces as are required
under this ordinance, and having its principal frontage upon a public street or
officially approved place.
222. LOT, FLAG shall mean a lot which is platted such that a portion of the lot is
behind and a portion is beside an adjacent lot, fronts on the same right -of-
way or dedicated easement as the adjacent lot, and does not meet the
minimum lot width at the required minimum front building setback line forthe
zoning district in which it is located. Such flag lots shall be prohibited in the
"R -20" Single Family District, "R- 12.5" Single Family District, " R -7.5" Single
Family District, "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line District, "R -3.5" Two Family District, "R-
3.75" Three and Four Family District, and "R -TH" Townhouse District.
For non - residentially zoned property developed as a flap lot, the front
yard setback shall be established at the point where the lot meets the
minimum lot width established for the district.
223. LOT COVERAGE shall mean the total area of a lot upon which is placed a
building, buildings, or other structures.
224. LOT OF RECORD shall mean a lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of
which has been recorded in the office of the county clerk of Tarrant County,
Texas, or a parcel of land, the deed of which was recorded in the office of
the county clerk of Tarrant County, Texas, prior to the effective date of this
ordinance.
225 -247. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
248. MANUFACTURED PLANT shall mean an establishment devoted to the
fabrication, processing, assembling, cleaning or repair of articles, foods,
liquids, and /or plants.
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DRAFT Section 13 R -20 Single - Family District Regulations
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3. Width of side yard on each side, feet - 15
4. Width of lot, feet - 100, except reverse frontage lots shall be a minimum of
130 feet in width.
5. Depth of lot, feet - 100
6. Distance Between Buildings: The minimum distance between principal or
accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.
7. Only one single - family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot or lot
of record as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -20 Single family development is located adjacent to an existing
multifamily district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adiacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one -half (1 -1/2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred twenty (120) square
feet or less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
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DRAFT Section 14. R -12.5 Single - Family District Regulations
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -12.5 Single Family development is located adjacent to an existing
multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park, or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
I. HEIGHT:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one and one -half (1 -1 /2) stories not to exceed
twenty (20) feet, except a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less which shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
feasible to park said vehicle in the side or rear yard.
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in this district.
2. Cabana, pavilion, or roofed area.
3. Private swimming pools.
4. Accessory buildings.
5. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
6. Customary home occupation.
7. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII
of the Grapevine code of Ordinance.
8. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period
not to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph,
the month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
With the exception of Item 8, When any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses
are detached from the principal single - family dwelling, said uses shall be located not
less than forty -five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions
of Section 48, and a conditional use permit is issued.
Public and non profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type
excluding correctional institutions.
2. Non profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
3. Public and private country clubs and golf courses excluding miniature golf
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principal or accessory buildings on adjacent lots shall be not less than twelve
(12) feet.
7. Only one single - family detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot or lot
of record, as the case may be.
H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -7.5 Single family development is located adjacent to an existing
multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet,
except a storage building whiGh one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
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3. No dwelling shall be closer than twelve (12) feet between the face of the
exterior walls of neighboring dwelling unit.
4. Private swimming pool.
5. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less have no
plumbing.
6. Signs subject to the provisions of Section 60.
7. Customary home occupation.
8. Communication equipment meeting the requirements of Chapter 7, Article XII
of the Grapevine Code of Ordinance.
9. Sale of merchandise or goods, including but not limited to garage sales and
yard sales, shall be limited to a maximum of once per quarter, for a period
not to exceed three (3) continuous days. For the purpose of this paragraph,
the month of January shall constitute the first month of the first quarter.
With the exception of Item 9, when any of the foregoing permitted accessory uses
are detached from the principal single - family dwelling, said uses shall be located not
less than forty -five (45) feet from the front lot line and shall meet the requirements of
Section 42.C.,D.,E.,F., and G.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted provided they meet the provisions
of Section 48, and a Conditional Use Permit is issued.
Public and non - profit institutions of an educational, religious or cultural type
excluding correctional institutions.
2. Non - profit community centers and swimming pools and tennis courts.
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DRAFT Section 16. R -5.0 Zero - Lot -Line District Regulations
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -5.0 Zero - Lot -Line District is located adjacent to an existing multi-
family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75. R -TH) or a non - residential district, without
any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all
principal buildings or structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40) feet from
the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate landscape
improvements, fencing, berms, or trees to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed:
1. Height of principal structure, two (2) stories not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. Height of accessory structure, one story not to exceed sixteen (16) feet,
except a storage building whir# one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located on a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
1. Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
feasible to park said vehicle in the side or rear yard.
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -3.5 two - family development is located adjacent to an existing multi-
family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -3.75, R -TH) or a non - residential district, without
any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all
principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from
the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate landscape
improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
I. HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
The following maximum height regulations shall be observed.
1. The maximum height of a principal structure shall be two (2) stories not to
exceed thirty -five (35) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen +,A (20 15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less shall be one (1) story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING:
Provisions of the parking of automobiles shall be allowed as an accessory use to
any principal permitted use provided that such shall not be located in a required
front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 56 and 58 of this ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
listed hereinafter referred to as vehicles) is prohibited in the required front yard
except in the following circumstances:
Pursuant to a permit to park said vehicle on a paved driveway in the front
yard issued by the Director of Development Services (Director), or his
designee, after a determination is made by the Director that it is not
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DRAFT Section 18. R -3.75 Three and Four - Family District Regulations
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS:
Whenever an R -3.75 three or four family development is located adjacent to an
existing multi - family district (RMF -1, RMF -2, R -TH) or a non - residential district,
without any division such as a dedicated public street, park or permanent open
space, all principal buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from the adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees to adequately buffer adjoining
uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The following maximum height regulations shall be
observed:
1. The maximum height of principal structure shall be two (2) stories not to
exceed twenty -five (25) feet. Whenever a triplex or fourplex structure is
erected contiguous to an existing single - family dwelling, the number of
stories and height of the triplex or fourplex structure shall not exceed the
number of stories and height of the contiguous single - family dwelling. In no
instance shall the height of a triplex or fourplex structure exceed two (2)
stories or twenty -five (25) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story not to
exceed fifteen (15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building one hundred twenty (120)
square feet or less shall be one (1) story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that such shall
not be located in a required front yard. Off - street parking shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 56 and 58 of this Ordinance and other
applicable Ordinances of the City.
Parking of recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, motor homes, or boats (all
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H. BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS: Whenever an R -TH Townhouse development is
located adjacent to a developed residential district (R -20, R -12.5, R -7.5, R-
5.0, R -3.75, R -MF) or a non - residential district, without any division such as a
dedicated public street, park or permanent open space, all principal buildings
or structures shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the
adjoining property line. The setback area shall contain appropriate
landscape improvements, fencing, berms or trees in accordance with
Alternate A, B, or E, in Section 50, to adequately buffer adjoining uses.
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that
are under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily
district or non - residential district, the property owner may request to
waive all or part of the forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The following maximum height regulations shall
be observed:
The maximum height of the principal structures shall be two (2) stores
not to exceed thirty -five (35) feet. Whenever a townhouse structure is
erected contiguous to an existing single family dwelling, the number of
stories and height of the townhouse structure shall not exceed the
number of stories and height of the contiguous single family dwelling.
In no instance shall the height of a townhouse structure exceed two
(2) stories or thirty -five (35) feet.
2. The maximum height of an accessory structure shall be one (1) story
not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
3. The maximum height of a storage building used for maintenance or
mechanical equipment one hundred twenty (120) square feet or
less shall be one story not to exceed ten (10) feet.
J. OFF - STREET PARKING: Provisions for the parking of automobiles shall be
allowed as an accessory use to any principal permitted use provided that
such shall not be located on a required front yard or side yard. Off - street
parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 53. Off - street
parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Sections 56
and 58 of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the City.
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Section 60, Sign Regulations relative to
Portable Sandwich Board Signage
j. PORTABLE SANDWICH BOARD. A portable sign,
consisting of two panels of equal size, made of painted,
decay resistant wood, which are hinged at the top and
placed on the ground or pavement so as to be self
supporting. Portable Sandwich Boards must conform to
the following regulations:
(1) Maximum sign height shall be three (3) feet
(2) Maximum sign width shall be two (2) feet.
(3) Signs shall not be placed in front of adjoining
property. No portion of the sign shall extend more
than three (3) feet from the building face.
(4) A minimum clear sidewalk width of forty -eight (48)
inches shall be maintained.
(5) Chalkboards may be used for daily changing
messages. No changeable letters on tracks may
be used.
(6) Sign must be removed after business hours.
G. SIGNS IN THE CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
1. FUNCTIONAL /STRUCTURAL TYPES PERMITTED. The
following permitted functional uses shall be limited to the
associated structural types of signs:
(a) Nameplate Signs:
(1) Wall
(b) On- Premise Signs:
(1)
Wall signs
(2)
Ground signs
(3)
Awning, canopy, marquee
(4)
Projecting
(5)
Portable sandwich board
(6)
Historic wall sign
(c) Real Estate Signs:
(1) Wall
2. NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED:
(a) Nameplate: One (1) per storefront.
(b) On- Premise Signs: Awning, canopy, marquee, and
either one (1) wall sign per each individual wall for each
lease space or one (1) projecting sign, and one (1)
ground sign per platted lot, one (1) portable sandwich
board per building and historic wall signs as approved by
the Historic Preservation Commission.
(c) Real- Estate: One (1) per storefront.
3. MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA:
(a) Nameplate: Two (2) square feet.
(b) Projecting Signs: Twenty -five (25) square feet.
(c) Real- Estate: Sixteen (16) square feet.
(d) Wall Signs: Fifteen (15) percent of the wall, except for
historic wall signs approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
(e) Awning, Canopy and Marquee: Twenty -five (25) percent
of the awning, canopy or marquee.
4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: No sign shall protrude above the roof or
eave line of the principal structure. Projecting signs shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet above sidewalk grade and shall not
protrude above the roof or eave line of the principal structure.
5. REQUIRED SETBACK:
(a) Ground Signs: Ten (10) feet.
6. ILLUMINATION: Illuminated signs are permitted for nameplate
and on- premise signs only.
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Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the July 16, 2013 public hearing.
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If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410-3154 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 1•• 3
Texas Legislature, the Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted • this the 12th day • July, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Tara Brooks
Assistant City Secreta
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Cit)
Briefing Session on this the 16th day of July, 20
Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street,
following members present-to-wit:
Larry Oliver
Herb Fry
B J Wilson
Monica Hotelling
Gary Martin
Beth Tiggelaar
Dennis Luers
Theresa Mason
P & Z BRIEFING SESSION
JULY 16, 2013
of Grapevine, Texas
13 at 7:00 p.m. in the
2nd Floor, Grapevine,
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Alternate
met in Special
Planning and
Texas with the
constituting a quorum with Jimmy Fechter absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
John Robertson
Albert Triplett, Jr.
Susan Batte
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Planning and Development Manager
Manager of Engineering
Planner 11
Planning Technician
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
WORK SESSION ITEM 1.
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a
work session relative to the following cases:
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GREAT WOLF LODGE
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PARK PLACE MERCEDES
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GRAPEVINE STATION
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SO CAL TACOS
to discuss development issues.
1. Consider Conditional Use Application CU13-14 (Great Wolf Lodge) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
2. Consider Conditional Use Application CUI 3-15 (Park Place Mercedes) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
3. Consider the preliminary plat of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Park Place Mercedes and make
a recommendation to the City Council.
4. Consider the final plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place Mercedes and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
5. Consider Conditional Use Application CU13-16 (Grapevine Station) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
• Consider the final plat • Lots 1 R 1 and 1 R2, Block 1, Grapevine Station make
recommendation to the City Council. I
7. Consider Conditional Use Application CU13-17 (So Cal Tacos) and make
recommendation to the City Council. I
8. Consider the minutes • the May 21 and June 18, 2013 Planning & Zoni
Commission meetings and take any necessary action. •
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at (817) 410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et se• , Acts • the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of July, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Tara Brooks
Assistant City Secretary
P & Z WORKSHOP
JULY16, 2013
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 16th day of July 2013, 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
B J Wilson
Monica Hotelling
Gary Martin
Beth Tiggelaar
Dennis Luers
Theresa Mason
Darlene Freed
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Alternate
Council Liaison
constituting a quorum with Jimmy Fechter absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Albert Triplett, Jr.
Susan Batte
CALL TO ORDER
Planning and Development Manager
Planner 11
Planning Technician
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Planning and Zoning Commission workshop to order at
6:09 p.m.
ITEM #1 - SECTION 12 DEFINITIONS
First for the Commission to consider was proposed amendments to Section 12.
Definitions relative to flag lots in non - residential zoning districts.
The definition of a "flag lot" along with a prohibition of its use in our residential zoning
districts was created a few years ago. Flag lots are a useful planning tool in the
development of non - residentially zoned property and are used quite extensively in the
development of commercial, office, and retail property throughout the city. When a flag
lot is proposed, staff has required as policy that the front yard setback be established at
the point where the proposed lot meets the minimum lot width requirement. Flag lots by
definition do not meet the minimum lot width at the property line. Establishing the front
yard setback within the "flag" portion of the lot can greatly limit the amount of open
space provided on the lot. Staff recommended the following wording be added to the
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definition of flag lot to clearly define the establishment of the front yard relative to flag
lots:
For non - residentially zoned property developed as a flag lot, the front yard
setback shall be established at the point where the lot meets the minimum lot
width established for the district.
After a brief discussion, Monica Hoteiling moved to bring this amendment to a public
hearing. Dennis Luers seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
ITEM #2 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND BUFFER YARDS
Next for the Commission to consider was proposed amendments to all appropriate
residential zoning districts relative to accessory structures and buffer yards.
All residential zoning districts (R -20, R -12.5, R -7.5, R -5.0, R -TH, R -3.75, R -3.5) have
guidelines which establish the height of accessory structures and provide for additional
setback relative to height (R -20 and R -12.5 only). The R -20 and R -12.5 Single Family
Districts provide for accessory structures up to 1.5 stories or 20 feet in height, however .
for accessory structures greater than 16 feet in height, additional setback is required.
This language is carried over into several other districts (R -7.5 and R -5.0) but is
unnecessary since accessory structure height in these districts is capped at 16 feet.
Relative to accessory buildings used for storage that are 120 square feet in size or less,
height is limited to 10 feet. The reference to size is not carried throughout all of the
districts.
All residential districts also require a 40 foot buffer be established when developed
adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non - residential district. This buffer is
required to adequately provide separation between dissimilar uses and help mitigate
any unwanted, light, sound, odors or other unwanted intrusions. Staff has occasionally
been approached by property owners who wish to reduce or eliminate the buffer
requirement which can greatly reduce the buildable area of a residential lot. In order to
provide some mechanism to allow property owners the ability to waive all or a part of
the buffer requirement staff is recommending the addition of the following language to
the Buffer Area Regulations of each residential zoning district:
For individual single family lots that are developed and occupied or that are
under construction, located adjacent to an existing multifamily district or non-
residential district, the property owner may request to waive all or part of the
forty (40) foot buffer requirement.
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This will allow single family residents that occupy their homes and who are fully aware
of the non - residential development they are located adjacent to, the ability to waive all
or part of the buffer requirement.
After a brief discussion regarding the buffer yard relative to side yard setback and
number of stories of the structure, staff will continue to work on the wording of this
amendment. Monica Hotelling moved to bring the amendment relative to accessory
buildings to a public hearing. Dennis Luers seconded the motion, which prevailed by
the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
ITEM #3 — SECTION 60 SIGN REGULATIONS
Next for the Commission to consider was proposed amendments to Section 60, Sign
Regulations relative to portable sandwich boards and LED signage.
Currently portable sandwich board signs are allowed only in the "CBD" Central Business
District. There are a number of areas however which are not zoned "CBD" Central
Business District that either have a historic overlay designation or that are in close
proximity to the downtown area that may be appropriate places for portable sandwich
board signage.
The ordinance provides no particular guidelines or regulations for LED signage. This
type of sign is becoming an increasingly popular option for business operators since it
gives them a wide array of options for sign copy as well as color, and movement.
After a brief discussion regarding LED signage, staff will continue to look into safety
concerns. Dennis Luers moved to bring the amendment relative to allowing portable
sandwich board signs on commercially zoned property with frontage on Main Street
from Peach Street to the north and Nash Street to the south, any property zoned CBD
Central Business District and any property with a historic landmark subdistrict overlay to
a public hearing. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Oliver adjourned the workshop at
7:07 pm.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THEE DAY OF -Ablfi ST 2013.
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After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
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P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
JULY16, 2013
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 16th day of July 2013, in the City
Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Herb Fry
B J Wilson
Monica Hotelling
Gary Martin
Beth Tiggelaar
Dennis Luers
Theresa Mason
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Jimmy Fechter absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
John Robertson
Albert Triplett, Jr.
Susan Batte
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Planning and Development Manager
Manager of Engineering
Planner II
Planning Technician
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 7:54 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner B J Wilson delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU 13-14 — GREAT WOLF LODGE
First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU13 -14 submitted by Great Wolf Lodge for property located
at 100 Great Wolf Drive and platted as Lot 1 R, Block 1 R, Great Wolf of Grapevine. The
applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved
site plan of CU 10-29 (Ord. 2010 -66) for a planned commercial center in conjunction with
a hotel and water park, specifically to allow for the possession, storage, retail sales and
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on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer wine and mixed beverage), an
outside dining and outdoor speakers in conjunction with the Hungry as a Wolf
Restaurant.
The applicant proposed to convert an existing outdoor covered patio into a 179 seat
dining area with eight televisions. This area is exclusively for lodge guests.
Mr. Jack Bateman, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested
favorable consideration.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve conditional use
application CU13 -14. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU13 -15, PARK PLACE MERCEDES
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU13 -15 submitted by Park Place Mercedes for property
located at 1300 Texan Trail and 1351 Minters Chapel Road and proposed to be platted
as Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Park Place Mercedes Addition. The applicant was requesting a
conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU09 -43 (Ord. 09-
57) for an automotive dealership with sales and service of new and used vehicles
specifically to allow the establishment of a planned commercial center and allow for
additional parking.
The applicant proposed to establish a planned commercial center and incorporate an
additional 14.07 acres immediately adjacent to the north into the existing dealership to
be used as a parking area for new vehicles for both the Park Place Mercedes and Park
Place Lexus dealerships. This expansion area would be developed in three phases:
Phase one will be comprised of 511 spaces to be utilized by both dealerships (232
spaces for Mercedes, 279 spaces for Lexus) with both areas separated internally by a
six foot wood screening fence. Phase two will consist of a bridge to physically connect
the parking expansion area to the Mercedes dealership. Phase three will consist of an
additional 418 parking spaces. The expanded parking area will be protected by a pipe -
rail perimeter fence similar to what already exists at the Park Place Mercedes
dealership. One point of controlled access is provided to Minters Chapel Road. The
applicant also proposed one monument sign along Minters Chapel Road.
Mr. Ken Schnitzer, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested
favorable consideration.
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With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
application CU13 -15. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU13 -16 — GRAPEVINE STATION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU13 -16 submitted by Westwood Group Development for
property located at 1056 Texan Trail and proposed to be platted as Lots 1 R1 and 1 R2,
Block 1, Grapevine Station Addition. The applicant was proposing a conditional use
permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU12 -20 (Ord. 12 -27) for a
planned business park specifically to allow for the development of three medical office
buildings.
The applicant proposed to develop one 5,407 square foot, single story medical office
building on Lot 1 R1 and two single story medical office buildings, both 3,527 square feet
in size on Lot 1 R2. Access to both lots is provided by an internal public access
easement. The applicant has provided 41 off - street parking spaces on Lot 1R1 (41
required) and 59 spaces on Lot 1 R2 (52 required).
Mr. Al Burtin, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable
consideration.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Monica Hotelling moved to approve
conditional use application CU13 -16. Dennis Luers seconded the motion, which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION — LOTS 1 R1 & 1 R2 BLOCK 1 GRAPEVINE STATION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1R1 & 1R2, Block 1,
Grapevine Station on property at 1056 Texan Trail. The applicant was final platting 2.12
acres into two commercial lots.
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In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 R1 & 1 R2, Block 1, Grapevine Station.
Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU 13-17 — SO CAL TACOS
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU13 -17 for property located at 2140 Hall Johnson Road
#118 and platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Hall Johnson Road. The applicant was proposing a
conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU11 -15 (Ord. 11-
30) to allow the possession, storage, retail sale, and on- premise consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverages) in conjunction with a restaurant,
specifically to allow outdoor dining and revise the existing floor plan.
The applicant proposed to remodel the existing 2,800- square foot, former 93 seat
restaurant (The Flats) by modifying the floor plan, seating configuration and adding
outdoor dining to an area immediately in front of restaurant on an existing sidewalk.
The proposed restaurant will seat a total of 76 patrons --66 seats inside and 10 seats
outdoors requiring 26 parking spaces; 134 are provided. No outdoor speakers were
proposed.
Mr. Charles Williams and Scott Wooley, the applicant, was available to answer
questions and requested favorable consideration. Mr. Williams stated they would have
runners to bring food and bus tables outdoors. There will be no live music, just mild
music indoors. There will be no outdoor speakers.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support and two letters of
opposition, the public hearing was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Monica Hotelling moved to approve
conditional use application CU13 -17. Gary Martin seconded the motion, which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
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Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1 -3, Block 1, Park
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Place Mercedes on property located between Minter's Chapel Road and Texan Trail
north of Sewell Dealership. The applicant was preliminary platting 34.480 acres to
extend the Mercedes Dealership.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1 -3, Block 1, Park Place Mercedes.
Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
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Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place
Mercedes on property located between Minter's Chapel Road and Texan Trail north of
Park Place Mercedes. The applicant was final platting 9.418 acres to extend the
Mercedes Dealership.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place Mercedes. Herb Fry
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the May 21, 2013 Planning
and Zoning joint public hearing.
Herb Fry moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of May 21,
2013 as written. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin and Luers
Nays: None
Abstain: Tiggelaar
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the June 18, 2013 Planning
and Zoning joint public hearing.
Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of
June 18, 2013 as written. Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, B J Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:57
p.m. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, G. Martin, Tiggelaar and Luers
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013.
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