HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Item 14 - MinutesPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting – Planning and Zoning Conference Room
Briefing Session – Planning and Zoning Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Joint Regular Meeting – City Council Chambers
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular
Session on this the 21ST day of November 2023 in the Planning and Zoning Conference
Room with the following members present-to-wit:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Dennis Luers Member
Beth Tiggelaar Member
David Hallberg Member
Mark Assaad Alternate
Ben Johnson Alternate
With Monica Hotelling, Jason Parker, and Traci Hutton absent, constituting a quorum.
The following City Staff were present:
Erica Marohnic Planning Services Director
Albert Triplett Planner II
Natasha Gale Planner I
Lindsay Carey Planning Technician
SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 5:37 p.m. - Planning and Zoning Commission
Conference Room
WORKSHOP
1. Receive a report, hold a discussion and call for a public hearing regarding the
creation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station definition and use-specific
standards, and take any necessary action.
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NEW BUSINESS
2. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73 AM23-03 (Planning and Zoning
Commission Bylaws Amendments) – Receive a report, hold a discussion and
provide staff direction regarding amendments to Chapter 19, Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances, also known as
the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, and take any necessary action.
3. Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments – MP23-01 Receive a report, hold a
discussion, and provide staff direction regarding amendments to Subsection E.,
Future Land Use, of Section IV., Land Use of the Comprehensive Master Plan
table), and take any necessary action.
Special Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. - Planning and Zoning
Commission Conference Room
BRIEFING SESSION
4. Conduct a briefing session to discuss all items scheduled on tonight’s agenda.
No action will be taken. Each item will be considered during the Regular Session,
which immediately follows the Joint Public Hearings.
Briefing Session adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL: 7:35 p.m. – City Council Chambers
5. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Paul Slechta
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Zoning Change Application Z23-03 (Grapevine Springs), Planned Development
Overlay PD23-02, and Final Plat for Lots 1-32, 33X, Block 1, Grapevine Springs
and Lot 1R, Block 1R, Grapevine Office Park – City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an application
submitted by H Creek Development requesting to rezone 11.248 acres from
PO”, Professional Office District and “CC”, Community Commercial District to
R-7.5”, Single-Family District and “R-5.0”, Zero-Lot-Line District with a planned
development overlay to develop 32 single-family detached lots and one open
space/common area lot. The planned development overlay is to allow for private
streets in a single-family/zero-lot-line residential development and for a reduction
in minimum lot area, minimum lot depth, and front-yard building setbacks for the
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R-5.0”, Zero-Lot Line lots. The applicant is also requesting a replat of Lot 1,
Block 1, Grapevine Office Park. The subject property is located at 1600 West
Northwest Highway. The public hearing for this item was opened and tabled
at the October 17, 2023 meeting.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Applicant, Eason Maykus, presented and answered questions.
7. Conditional Use Permit CU23-21 (Mohler MMA) – City Council and Planning and
Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an application
submitted by Shawna Mohler requesting a conditional use permit to allow for a
2,056 square foot training area expansion along the southern elevation to the
existing fitness studio specializing in mixed martial arts. The subject property is
located at 201 North Starnes Street and is currently zoned “HC”, Highway
Commercial District.
This is the first reading of an ordinance. The second reading will be held on December
19, 2023 following Board of Zoning Adjustment consideration of a special exception at
their meeting on December 4, 2023.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Applicant representative, Brock Jones, presented and answered questions.
8. Conditional Use Permit CU23-30 and Historic Landmark Sub-District HL23-02
House of Shine) – City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to
conduct a public hearing relative to an application submitted by Josh Archer,
Exurb Studio, requesting a conditional use permit for an artisan studio featuring
exhibits and outdoor space and a Historic Landmark sub-district. The subject
property is located at 317 Church Street and is currently zoned “CBD”, Central
Business District.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Applicant, Richard Beeny, presented and answered questions.
9. Conditional Use Permit CU23-31 (Big Daddy’s Ship Store) – City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an
application submitted by Nicholas Kaufman requesting a conditional use permit
to allow for the possession, storage, retail sale on and off premise consumption
of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverage) in conjunction with a
restaurant with outdoor speakers, outdoor dining, and a convenience store. The
subject property is located at 2500 Oak Grove Loop South, Suite 200 and is
currently zoned “GU”, Governmental Use District.
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The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Architect and Business Owner/Operator, Danielle Kaufman, presented and answered
questions.
10. Planned Development Overlay PD23-04 (The Reserve at Bear Creek) and a
Final Plat of Lots 5-R, 6X-R, 6-R-1, 6-R-2 and 7-R, The Reserve at Bear Creek –
City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing
relative to an application submitted by Bear Creek Grapevine Townhomes, LLC
requesting a planned development overlay to deviate from, but not be limited to,
minimum lot size, side yard setback, front yard setback, lot width, lot depth,
maximum building height, and to allow front entry garages for lots less than 40-
feet in width in conjunction with a townhouse development, and a replat of Lots 5,
6X and 7, The Reserve at Bear Creek. This request amends the previously
approved Planned Development Overlay PD22-03 (Ordinance No. 2022-026),
specifically to increase the number of lots from 69 to 71. The subject property is
located at 4201 State Highway 360 and is currently zoned “R-TH”, Townhouse
District.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Architect, Ben Ford, presented and answered questions.
11. Transit District Overlay TDO23-01 (Nash and Berry Townhomes) and Final Plat
of Lots 1-19, 20X, Block 2-R, Nash and Berry Addition – City Council and
Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an
application submitted by Richard Giberson, Berry, Jean and Nash, LLC,
requesting a transit district overlay to allow for the development of nineteen
single-family attached townhomes on 1.015 acres, and a replat of Lots 6, 7, and
8, Block 2, Hilltop Addition. The subject property is located at 931, 937, and 943
Jean Street and 930 and 936 Berry Street and is currently zoned “LI”, Light
Industrial District.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Applicant, Richard Giberson, presented and answered questions.
12. Transit District Overlay TD023-02 (Grapevine Brownstones, Phase II) and Final
Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Hasten Addition – City Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an application submitted by
Greg Gifford, NCP Grapevine Brownstones II, requesting a transit district overlay
to allow for a 20-unit condominium development on 1.24 acres and a replat of a
portion of Lot 4, Block 53, Original Town of Grapevine. The subject property is
located at 235 East Nash Street and is currently zoned “LI”, Light Industrial
District.
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The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Applicant, Greg Gifford, presented and answered questions.
13. Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73 AM23-01
Accessory Dwelling Units) – City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
to conduct a public hearing relative to proposed amendments and changes to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, No. 82-73, same being Appendix D of the
Code of Ordinances as follows: to create and amend definitions in Section 12,
Definitions; amend uses and use-specific standards in Section 13, “R-20”, Single-
Family District; and create use-specific standards in Section 42, Supplementary
District Regulations; and various amendments throughout the Zoning Ordinance
relative to accessory dwelling units.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Planning Services Director, Erica Marohnic presented and answered questions.
14. Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Comparin and Gay Addition – City Council
and Planning Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an
application submitted by Neal Cooper requesting to replat Lot 4, Block 37,
Original Town of Grapevine. The subject property is located at 404 and 408 East
Texas Street and is current zoned “R-7.5”, Single Family Residential District.
The Commission and Council received a report from staff and held the public hearing.
Deputy Director of Public Works, John Robertson, presented and answered questions.
Planning and Zoning Commission recessed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Conference Room, Second Floor, to consider published agenda items.
REGULAR SESSION: (Immediately following the Joint Public Hearings) Planning and
Zoning Conference Room
Chairman Oliver called the regular session to order at 11:45 p.m.
15. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one spoke during citizen comments.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
16. Zone Change Application Z23-03 (Grapevine Springs) – Consider the application
and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny without prejudice Zone Change Application Z23-03 (1600
West Northwest Highway):
Motion: Luers
Second: Tiggelaar
Ayes: Oliver, Hallberg, Assaad, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
17. Planned Development Overlay PD23-04 (Grapevine Springs) – Consider the
application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny without prejudice Planned Development Overlay Z23-03
1600 West Northwest Highway):
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Hallberg
Ayes: Luers, Assaad, Johnson, Oliver
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
18. Final Plat PD23-04 (Grapevine Springs) – Consider the application and make a
recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Lots 1-32,
33X, Block 1, Grapevine Springs and Lot 1R, Block 1R, Grapevine Office Park (1600
West Northwest Highway):
Motion: Luers
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Oliver, Hallberg, Tiggelaar, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
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19. Conditional Use request CU23-21 (Mohler MMA) – Consider the application and
make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Request CU23-21 (201 North Starnes
Street):
Motion: Assaad
Second: Tiggelaar
Ayes: Johnson, Oliver, Hallberg, Luers
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
20. Conditional Use request CU23-30 (House of Shine) – Consider the application
and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny Conditional Use request CU23-30 (317 South Church
Street):
Motion: Johnson
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hallberg
Nays: Luers
Approved: 5 – 1
21. Historic Landmark Sub-District request HL23-02 (House of Shine) – Consider the
application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny Historic Landmark Sub-District request HL23-02 (317 South
Church Street):
Motion: Hallberg
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Luers, Oliver, Tiggelaar
Nays: Johnson
Approved: 5 – 1
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22. Conditional Use request CU23-31 (Big Daddy’s Ship Store) – Consider the
application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use request CU23-31 (2500 Oak Grove Loop
South, Suite 200):
Motion: Assaad
Second: Hallberg
Ayes: Johnson, Oliver, Tiggelaar, Luers
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
23. Planned Development Overlay PD23-04 (Reserve at Bear Creek) – Consider the
application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny without prejudice Planned Development Overlay PD23-04
4201 State Highway 360):
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Luers
Ayes: Oliver, Hallberg, Assad, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
24. Final Plat (Reserve at Bear Creek) – Consider the application and make a
recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Lots 5-R, 6X-
R, 6-R-1, 6-R-2 and 7-R, Block 2, The Reserve at Bear Creek Final Plat (4201 State
Highway 360):
Motion: Hallberg
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Luers, Tiggelaar, Oliver, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
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25. Transit District Overlay TDO23-01 (Nash and Berry Townhomes) – Consider the
application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny Transit District Overlay TDO23-01 (931, 937, and 943 Jean
Street and 930 and 936 Berry Street):
Motion: Luers
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Tiggelaar, Hallberg, Oliver
Nays: Johnson
Approved: 5 - 1
26. Final Plat (Nash and Berry Addition) – Consider the application and make a
recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Lots 1-19,
20X, Block 2-R, Nash and Berry Addition (931, 937, and 943 Jean Street and 930 and
936 Berry Street):
Motion: Luers
Second: Hallberg
Ayes: Oliver, Tiggelaar, Assaad, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
27. Transit District Overlay TDO23-02 (Grapevine Brownstones, PH II) – Consider
the application and make a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny without prejudice Transit District Overlay TDO23-02 (235
East Nash Street):
Motion: Johnson
Second: Tiggelaar
Ayes: Hallberg, Oliver, Luers, Assaad
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
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28. Final Plat (Hasten Addition, Block 1, Lot 2) – Consider the application and make
a recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to deny the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Hasten
Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 (235 East Nash Street):
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Johnson
Ayes: Oliver, Hallberg, Luers, Assaad
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
29. Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73 AM23-01
Accessory Dwelling Units) – Consider the application and make a
recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve the amendments as presented to the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73, AM23-01 (Accessory Dwelling Units):
Motion: Luers
Second: Assaad
Ayes: Hallberg, Johnson, Oliver, Tiggelaar
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
30. Final Plat (Comparin and Gay Addition) – Consider the application and make a
recommendation to City Council.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat of Lots 1
and 2, Block 1, Comparin and Gay Addition (404 East Texas Street and 408 East
Texas Street)
Motion: Assaad
Second: Hallberg
Ayes: Oliver, Luers, Johnson, Tiggelaar
Nays: None
Approved: 6 – 0
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31. Consider the 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve the 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Calendar.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Luers
Ayes: Oliver, Hallberg, Johnson, Tiggelaar
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
32. Consider the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
The Commission discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Luers
Ayes: Hallberg, Oliver, Tiggelaar, Assaad
Nays: None
Abstained: none
Approved: 6 - 0
Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 12:09 a.m.
Motion: Assaad
Second: Tiggelaar
Ayes: Hallberg, Oliver, Luers, Johnson
Nays: None
Approved: 6 - 0
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 19th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine,
Texas met in a Special Joint Workshop on this the 27th day of November, 2023 at The
Vine Arts and Events Center, Vintage Hall, 225 West Worth Street, with the following
members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Duff O’Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Monica Hotelling Vice-Chairman
Beth Tiggelaar Member
Dennis Luers Member
Traci Hutton Member
David Hallberg Member
Jason Parker Member
Mark Assaad Alternate
Ben Johnson Alternate
constituting a quorum, and the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney
Erica Marohnic Planning Services Director
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Call to Order
Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
Item 1. Citizen Comments
No one spoke during citizen comments.
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WORKSHOP
Item 2. Short-term Rentals – Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff
direction regarding possible amendments to Article VI., Single-Family Dwelling Transient
Rentals of Chapter 14, Occupational Licenses, Taxes and Regulations of the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances and various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, same
being also known as Appendix “D” of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances relative to short-
term transient rentals.
City Attorney Matthew C.G. Boyle presented this item and described the proposed
changes to the Short-term Rentals ordinance and answered questions from the
Commission and Council.
The Commission and Council discussed this item.
No action was taken by the Commission or Council.
Item 3. Comprehensive Master Plan, Subsection E of Section IV (table) MP23-01 –
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding possible
amendments to Subsection E., Future Land Use, of Section IV., Land Use of the
Comprehensive Master Plan (table).
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic and Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairman Larry Oliver presented this item and described the proposed changes to the
Future Land Use Plan table that were suggested by the Planning and Zoning Commission
subcommittee.
Director Marohnic and Chairman Oliver answered questions.
The Commission and Council discussed this item.
No action was taken by the Commission or Council.
Item 4. Outdoor Speakers – Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff
direction regarding amendments to Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation of the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances relative to noise emitted by outdoor speakers.
Mayor Tate introduced this item.
City Attorney Boyle described the proposed changes to the ordinance as it relates to noise
emitted by outdoor speakers and answered questions from the Council and Commission.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow answered questions about enforcement of noise levels.
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The Commission and Council discussed this item.
No action was taken by the Commission or Council.
Item 5. Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws Amendments AM23-03 – Receive a
report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding possible amendments to
Chapter 19, Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine Code of
Ordinances, also known as the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws.
City Attorney Boyle answered questions relative to the process of amending the
Commission’s bylaws.
Planning Services Director Marohnic and Chairman Oliver presented the changes and
explained the reasoning behind many of the proposed changes. Most of the updates are
for clarification or to clean-up the language, but the main changes affect the alternates
and procedures for continuing items to future meetings as well as withdrawing items.
The Commission and Council discussed this item.
No action was taken by the Commission or Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Motion: Freed
Second: Coy
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Luers, Hutton, Hallberg, Parker, Tate, Freed,
Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 14-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 19th
day of December, 2023.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
APPROVED:
Larry Oliver
Chairman
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ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL
PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
3:00 PM Workshop
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop
Session on this the 6th day of December 2023 in the City Council Conference Room with
the following members present-to-wit:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Traci Hutton Member
Dennis Luers Member
Jason Parker Member
Beth Tiggelaar Member
David Hallberg Member
Ben Johnson Alternate
Mark Assaad Alternate
With Monica Hotelling absent. Sharron Rogers and Darlene Freed were present as
council representatives. The following City Staff were present:
Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney
Erica Marohnic Planning Services Director
Betsi Chatham GIS Manager
Albert L. Triplett, Jr. Planner II
Natasha Gale Planner I
Lindsay Carey Planning Technician
WORKSHOP: 3:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council
under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with staff. A member of the public may address the
Commission regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the
Commission’s consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman
or upon the consent of the Commission. In accordance with the Texas Open
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Meetings Act, the Commission is restricted in discussing or takin action during
Citizen Comments.
No one spoke during citizen comments.
WORKSHOP
2. Hold a discussion regarding recent amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance (82-73) same being Appendix “D” of the Code of Ordinances, as
follows: create and amend definitions in Section 12, Definitions; amend uses and
use-specific standards in Section 13, “R-20”, Single-Family District; and create
use-specific standards in Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations and
various amendments throughout the Zoning Ordinance relative to accessory
dwelling units.
The Commission discussed this item.
3. Hold a discussion regarding possible amendments possible amendments to Article
VI., Single-Family Dwelling Transient Rentals of Chapter 14, Occupational
Licenses, Taxes and Regulations of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances and
various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, same being also known
as Appendix “D” of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
The Commission discussed this item and asked questions of staff. City
Attorney, Matthew G.C. Boyle provided clarification on the status of ongoing
litigation since 2018, the number of litigants, and the properties the litigants
owned/operated as short-term rentals.
4. Hold a discussion regarding possible amendments to Chapter 12, Health and
Sanitation of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances and creation of Section 59, Outdoor
Speakers of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (82-73), same being known as
Appendix “D” of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances relative to noise emitted by
outdoor speakers.
The Commission discussed this item and asked questions of staff. The
Commission discussed the enforcement of noise levels and the need for
training for police and code enforcement officers. Planning Services Director,
Erica Marohnic answered questions relative to which departments respond to
noise complaints (Police and Code Enforcement). Staff stated the draft
amendments propose to make the process more enforceable, but there would
need to be training and communication across departments. Staff stated that
code enforcement has equipment to measure noise levels, and exceptions can
be made for special events in the ordinance. Staff stated the current draft
exempts city-sponsored events and festivals from noise complaint
enforcement.
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5. Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding possible amendments to the
Comprehensive Master Plan (1974-1994, updated 1987), Ordinance No. 87-11 of
the City of Grapevine, as follows: Map 2: Land Use Plan in Subsection E., Future
Land Use of Section IV., Land Use.
The Commission discussed this item. Planning Services Director, Erica
Marohnic summarized the Comprehensive Master Plan amendment to the
table in Subsection E., Future Land Use of Section IV., Land Use; Case No.
MP23-01 scheduled for consideration on December 19, 2023.
The Commission discussed areas of special concern and protecting
residential property development. They suggested taking a segmented
approach to address the central core of the city first when considering
amendments to property’s existing future land use categories on Map 2:
Land Use Plan.
The Commission discussed parking requirements for S. Main Street
businesses versus those to the immediate east and west of S. Main Street.
Staff explained the parking requirements for businesses zoned “CBD”,
Central Business District and the need for a parking plan to be approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, found in Section 28, “CBD”, Central
Business District of the Zoning Ordinance. The Commission and staff
discussed the challenge of defining land uses and parking needs for new or
redevelopment on property and designated Central Business and zoned
CBD”. The Commission discussed the need for more parking in the area
and the fact that restaurants typically require more parking than other retail
businesses.
The Commission began a land use planning discussion specific to the
existing Central Business designated properties along and adjacent to S.
Main Street. The Commission considered the need to adjust existing
designations to better fit the current use of the land, and discuss potential
residential and commercial zoning for various properties. The Commission
also considered the historical significance of certain structures and the
desire to preserve them. The Commission discussed the east and west
sides of S. Church Street and the need for them to be amended from Central
Business and Low-Intensity Commercial to the Low-Intensity Residential
future land use category.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
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