HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-04 Regular MeetingAGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BRIEFING SESSION
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.
PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR — CITY HALL
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
CALL TO ORDER
BRIEFING SESSION
A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a briefing session to discuss
items scheduled to be heard in the April 4, 2016 public hearing.
III. 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 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2016 AT 5:00 P.M.
RON STOMBAUGH
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 2016 AT 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to
Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA16 -07, submitted by Gary
Pearson, for property located at 316 Turner Road and consideration
of same.
B. Board of Zoning Adjustment to conduct a public hearing relative to
Board of Zoning Adjustment Case BZA16 -08, submitted by Gary
Pearson, for property located at 318 Turner Road and consideration
of same.
IV. MINUTES
Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider the minutes of the March 7,
2016 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 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2016 AT 5:00 P.M.
RON STOMBAUGH
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, April 4, 2016 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
Member
Tracey Dierolf
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Vice - Chairman Robert Rainwater absent. 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Stombaugh briefed the Board of Zoning Adjustment regarding the items scheduled
to be heard in the regular public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, George Dalton made a motion to adjourn. Mike Morris
seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris, Dierolf
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
The Briefing Session was adjourned at approximately 6:18 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 2ND DAY OF MAY 2016.
SECRETARY"
APPROVED:
Board of Zoning Adjustment
04/04/16
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, April 4, 2016 at 6:15 P.M., in the Council Chambers, 2nd
Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present:
Debbie Holt
Chairman
Ken White
Secretary
George Dalton
Member
Mike Morris
Member
Tracey Dierolf
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Vice - Chairman Robert Rainwater absent. 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 Public Hearing Session of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to
order at approximately 6:20 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA16 -07. GARY PEARSON. 316
TURNER ROAD
The first item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA16 -07 submitted
by Gary Pearson for property located at 316 Turner Road, proposed to be platted as Lot
1, Block 1, Pearson Addition.
Section 161.2, "R -5.0" Zero - Lot -Line District, Density Requirements, requires a
minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. The applicant requested a variance of 600 -
feet, allowing a lot size of 4,400 square feet.
Section 16.G.5, "R -5.0" Zero - Lot -Line District, Area Regulations requires a
minimum lot depth of 100 -feet. The applicant requested a variance of eighteen (18')
feet, allowing a lot depth of 82 -feet.
Mr. Stombaugh explained that Staff found no special conditions existed for the
requested variances. Although currently unplatted, tax records indicated the property
had been improperly subdivided by deed and not by plat. The improper subdivision of
the property if allowed to develop, would result in the subject property as well as the
property to the south becoming nonconforming relative to the "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line
District standards. Mr. Stombaugh further stated that despite the efforts of the applicant
to mitigate the level of nonconformity of the two proposed lots, variances were still
required which were self- imposed.
With no questions for Mr. Stambaugh, Gary Pearson, representing property owner
Rosemary Alexander of 4105 Rocky Bend Court, Corinth, Texas, took the Oath of Truth;
he explained to the Board the history of the property. He stated that the property had
been two tracts of land since 1963 by deed. He requested favorable consideration of the
request and offered to answer any questions of the Board.
With no questions for Mr. Pearson, property owner Rosemary Alexander of 4602
Branchview Court, Arlington, Texas, took the Oath of Truth; she gave a brief
presentation and requested favorable consideration of the request and offered to
answer any questions of the Board.
With no questions for Ms. Alexander, Ms. Evelyn Chivers representing property owner
Nona Chivers of 12237 Big Rock Drive, Rhome, Texas. She explained that she was
power of attorney for her mother Nona Chivers and was there on her mother's behalf.
She stated that Habitat for Humanity rebuilt the house in 2003 and thought the property
was conforming to current codes. Ms. Chivers stated that she was confused regarding
flag lot and platting and requested clarification. She explained that access to the
property had always been from Turner Road and was concerned that access would be
cut off. Mr. Stombaugh addressed Ms. Chivers concerns.
Ken White asked Ms. Chivers if her mother still lived at this address, she stated that she
did.
George Dalton asked if her mother owned the vacant property to the east, she stated
that she did not.
Debbie Holt asked Ms. Chivers if her mother was aware that someone else owned the
front lot. She stated, that all her life she had been told that her father owned the
property and that in 2003 Habitat for Humanity also stated that all the property belonged
to Herman Chivers.
Ron Stombaugh explained to the Board that the home at 318 Turner Road had caught
fire in 1999, and was damaged beyond 60 percent. Property owners were required to
come before the Board of Zoning Adjustment due to a Multi - Family zoning designation
on the property. A special exception was granted to reconstruct the residence.
With no further questions for Ms. Chivers and no additional speakers, Ken White made
a motion to close the public hearing. Tracey Dierolf seconded the motion which
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris, Dierolf
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
Ken White made a motion that no special condition existed for the requested variances
George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris, Dierolf
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
The next item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA16 -08 submitted
by Gary Pearson for property located at 318 Turner Road, proposed to be platted as Lot
2, Block 1, Pearson Addition.
Section 43.E.3, Nonconforming Uses and Structures allows the Board of Zoning
Adjustment to approve the remodeling and /or enlargement of a nonconforming
use. The applicant requested a special exception allowing the existing residential
structure to remain as developed along with an expansion as shown on the plot plan.
Section 12, "Definitions" #222, Lot, Flag, prohibits a flag lot from being
established in the "R -5.0" Zero - Lot -Line District. The applicant requested a
variance, allowing the platting and development of a flag lot on the subject property.
Section 12, "Definitions" #448a, Width of Lot, requires width of a front property
line to be no less than twenty (20') feet. The applicant requested a variance of eight
(8) feet, allowing an ingress /egress easement of twelve (12) feet to provide appropriate
access to and principal frontage for the subject property.
Mr. Stombaugh explained that Staff found no special conditions existed for the
requested variances. Although currently unplatted, tax records indicated the property
had been improperly subdivided by deed and not by plat. The improper subdivision of
the property if allowed to develop, would result in the subject property as well as the
property to the south becoming nonconforming relative to the "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line
District standards. Mr. Stombaugh further stated that despite efforts of applicant to
mitigate the level of nonconformity of the two proposed lots, variances were still
required which were self- imposed.
Mr. Stombaugh further stated that in 2006 the zoning ordinance was amended that
eliminated the development of flag lots within single family zoning districts in an effort
that improved property values, minimized density, and reduced perceived negative
impact on neighborhood aesthetics.
With no questions for Mr. Stombaugh, Gary Pearson, readdressed the Board
concerning 318 Turner Road. He stated that since 316 Turner Road was denied that
318 Turner could not be approved, he stated that the property would be deadlocked
with no legal access to the property and stated that it should be addressed.
Mr. Stombaugh addressed Mr. Pearson's comment regarding access to 318 Turner
Road. Although the property did not have officially platted access to the property, there
was access to the property, it would not be allowed to be shut off or isolated, there was
a concept called prescriptive rights. Since access to this property had been granted and
allowed for numerous years it was basically a matter of right now.
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With no questions for Mr. Pearson and no additional speakers, Ken White made a
motion to close the public hearing. George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris, Dierolf
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
Ken White made a motion that no special condition existed for the requested variances
George Dalton seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris, Dierolf
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
MINUTES
Next the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the March 7, 2016,
Briefing Session and Public Hearing.
Ken White made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2016 Briefing Session.
George Dalton seconded the motion.
Ayes:
Holt, White, Dalton, Morris
Nays:
None
Absent:
Rainwater
Ken White made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2016 Public Hearing.
Mike Morris seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, George Dalton made a motion to adjourn. Tracey Dierolf
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Holt, White, Dalton, Morris
Nays: None
Absent: Rainwater
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:43 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THE 2ND DAY OF MAY 2016.
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