HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-14 WorkshopP & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 2009
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 14th day of October 2009, in the City Council Conference
Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following
members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Herb Fry Vice - Chairman
B J Wilson Member
Monica Hotelling
Gary Martin
Jimmy Fechter
Wayne Szot
Elaine Martin
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Mark Lowery absent, and also present:
Darlene Freed
and the following City Staff:
Scott Williams
Ron Stombaugh
Albert Triplett, Jr.
Susan Batte
CALL TO ORDER
Council Representative
Development Services Director
Planning and Development Manager
Planner II
Planning Technician
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
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AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 40 "MXU" MIXED USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
First for the Commission to consider was possible amendments to Section 40,
"MXU" Mixed Use District Regulations.
Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District was conceived and developed through several
workshops with the Commission and Council. It was originally intended for
implementation within an existing urban framework and encouraged density by
incorporating structures, residences, retail shops and other services close together
in a layered format to enable a more efficient use of resources and to promote a
more convenient, enjoyable, urban place to both live and work.
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Over the last year several rezoning requests to the "MXU" Mixed Use District have
presented stand-alone apartment structures as part of their development plan with
no ground floor retail or office as part of the proposal. Discussion has centered on
whether or not these requests truly meet the spirit and intent of the "MXU" Mixed
Use District ordinance.
Discussion was held regarding the elimination of first floor office and retail, proposed
uses and phasing by the developers.
Staff was directed to prepare a draft to amend Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use District
Regulation with the following changes:
Revise the "PURPOSE" of the ordinance.
MXU zoning may only be requested within a boundary (to be determined) relative to
the Central Business District.
Each MXU request must have at least two components of the primary uses allowed
in the MXU District Guidelines, and one must be residential. However, if the request
contains residential and hotel, a third primary use must be contained within the
request.
Each building does not necessarily have to house mixed uses, but if a building has
only a single use, other buildings with other appropriate uses for the district must be
included in the plans, and must be constructed at the same time.
A percentage of residential to other uses will be determined.
Free standing restaurants, retail, and movie theatres may be considered as a
Conditional Use request.
Eliminate Section G from Section U.2. Flexible Design Standards.
The Commission recognized the need for consideration of special projects such as
the recent Silverlake and World Villages requests, but did not feel that mixed use
district was the appropriate vehicle. There was general consensus among the
members that Planned Development overlays would be the most likely method in
which to accommodate these types of special projects in the future.
DISCUSSION OF THE REMAINING TRACTS OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider was the discussion of the
remaining tracts of undeveloped property with the city limits.
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Staff presented two maps noting the large undeveloped tracts of land. In the
northern portion of the City most of the undeveloped area is centered near /around
the Grapevine Mills Mall area and the Gaylord hotel. In the southern portion of the
City there are three general areas open for development near Delaney Vineyard,
Pavestone, and along State Highway 360. A significant amount of property is
available for development along State Highway 360, however this property is
compromised by issues relative to access, topography /drainage, and proximity to the
D /FW International Airport.
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With no further business to discuss, Chairman Larry Oliver adjourned the meeting at
7:33 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2009.
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