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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-20 WorkshopP & Z BRIEFING SESSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Briefing Session on this the 20th day of September 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Monica Hotelling Jimmy Fechter Beth Tiggelaar Wayne Szot Elaine Martin Chairman Vice - Chairman Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum with B J Wilson and Gary Martin absent and the following City Staff: Ron Stombaugh Albert Triplett Susan Batte CALL TO ORDER Planning and Development Manager Planner II Planning Technician Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases: Z11 -03, CU11 -24, PD11 -04 RESIDENCE OF GRAPEVINE STATION CU11 -21 GRAPEVINE STATION CU11 -23 TOWERS OF GRAPEVINE CU 11-25 7- ELEVEN HL10 -07 231 & 235 AUSTIN STREET to discuss development issues. 092011 BS 1 P & Z BRIEFING SESSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2011. APPROVED: CHAIR AN ATTEST: L / SE ETARY NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing 092011 BS 2 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 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 20th day of September, 2011, in the City Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit: Larry Oliver Chairman Herb Fry Vice - Chairman Monica Hotelling Member Jimmy Fechter Member Beth Tiggelaar Member Wayne Szot Alternate Elaine Martin Alternate constituting a quorum with B J Wilson and Gary Martin absent and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Scott Dyer Albert Triplett Susan Batte CALL TO ORDER Development Services Director Planning and Development Manager Manager of Engineering Planner II Planning Technician Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 9:33 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wayne Szot delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z11 -03, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -24, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY APPLICATION PD11 -04 - RESIDENCES AT GRAPEVINE STATION First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was zone change application Z11 -03, conditional use application CU11 -24 and planned development overlay application PD11 -04 submitted by North American Properties for property located at 1022 Texan Trail and proposed to be platted as Lot 2R, Block 4, Grapevine Station Addition. The applicant was requesting to rezone approximately 4.3 092011 1 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 acres from "CC" Community Commercial District and 5.86 acres from "BP" Business Park District to "R -MF" Multifamily District for the development of a three story, 273 unit multifamily developments. The applicant is also requesting a conditional use permit to vary from the established standards relative to density, height and parking and a planned development overlay to include but not be limited to deviation from building separation and location, width of side yard, buffer area, location of off - street parking, and building design relative to articulation. At the August 16, 2011 public hearing the applicant presented a proposed three -story, 278 unit apartment complex near the southwest corner of East Wall Street and Texan Trail. This request was eventually tabled to give the applicant an opportunity to address some concerns relative to the number of variances requested though the use of the planned development overlay and to work with staff to ensure the two story structures immediately adjacent to the D. E. Box Addition were designed to cohesively blend with the surrounding residential properties. Comprised of eleven total structures served by covered surface and garage parking, the applicant sought a conditional use permit to vary from the established standards in four areas: density, open space, height, and parking. In addition the applicant requested a planned development overlay to vary from the following standards: rear buffer area, side yard setback, parking location, building location relative to parking, building length and articulation, and building separation. With this modified request the applicant was proposing a complex consisting of nine structures; the main buildings and a series of three smaller two story buildings containing three units each to serve as a buffer between the existing residentially zoned property and the main portion of the complex. The applicant proposed a conditional use permit to vary from the established standards in these areas: • Density: 20 units /acre. maximum allowed; proposed, 26.8 units /acre. • Height: two stories, 35 feet maximum allowed; proposed 47 feet maximum on the main structures. • Parking: 2.5 spaces required per unit; proposed 1.73 spaces per unit. The applicant proposed a planned development overlay to vary from the established standards in these areas: • Rear yard buffer requirement: required 40 foot buffer area whenever an "R -MF" Multifamily District is located adjacent to an existing or zoned residential district of lower density; the applicant proposed a buffer area of 30 feet. • Side yard setback: required 20 foot setback along the north property line relative to the two story structures and Building 4; the applicant proposed ten feet relative to Building 4 only. • Parking within the front yard setback area: the ordinance establishes the front yard as both a building setback and landscaped setback area; the applicant 092011 2 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 proposed to provide parking in the front yard. • Design requirements relative to building location and vehicle use /parking areas: ordinance requires a minimum 15 foot separation between buildings and vehicle use areas; the applicant proposed separation of less than ten feet in numerous areas. • Design requirements relative to building articulation: buildings must have a horizontal and vertical break of at least three feet every 60 continuous feet; the applicant proposed a break of one foot within every 30 feet. • Design requirements relative to building separation: minimum separation between any two unattached buildings shall be 20 feet or the height of the building whichever is greater; the applicant proposed a separation of 37 -40 feet between Buildings 2 and 4 and Buildings 3 and 5. Mr. Mike Pacillio, the applicant, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration. Discussion was held regarding the need of residential development on the east side of town to help with retail development. The building will look more commercial than residential. Five acres of the development will remain commercial zoning. The following spoke in support of the application: Brenda Stuckert, Robert Venable, Kris Fagala stating the need for residential development in the area. The following spoke in opposition of the application: Susan Peabody, Julie McCarty, Douglas Rivers, Dionne Gauthier stating that they oppose multifamily development due to the deterioration of the property over time. With no further questions, guests to speak, six letters of support, one letter of opposition within the notification area, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve zone change application Z11 -03. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, E. Martin and Szot Nays: Fechter and Tiggelaar In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve conditional use application CU11 -24. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, E. Martin and Szot Nays: Fechter and Tiggelaar 092011 3 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve planned development overlay application PD11 -04. Elaine Martin seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, E. Martin and Szot Nays: Fechter and Tiggelaar CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -21 - GRAPEVINE STATION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was conditional use application CU11 -21 submitted by North American Properties for property located at 1024 Texan Trail and platted as Lots 1 -7, Block 1, Lots 1 RA and 2A, Block 2A, Lots 1 R, 2, 3, Block 3, Grapevine Station Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU05 -26 (Ord. 05 -46) for a planned business park specifically to reduce the size of the planned business park to accommodate the development of an apartment complex. This case was tabled at the August 16, 2011 public hearing due to the tabling of a request associated with this one immediately adjacent to the north. Mr. Mike Peterson, representing the applicant, was available to answer questions requested favorable consideration. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve conditional use application CU11 -21. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, E. Martin and Szot Nays: Tiggelaar CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -23 - TOWERS OF GRAPEVINE Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was conditional use application CU11 -23 submitted by John T Evans for property located at 1301 and 1401 William D Tate Avenue and proposed to be platted as Lot 1 R2R -1 R, Block 1, Hayley Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU10 -18 (Ord. 10 -35) for a planned commercial center, specifically to revise the lot configuration for a restaurant with drive - through service, outdoor speakers and to relocate a 20 -foot pole sign. This application was tabled at the August 16, 2011 public hearing to revise plans for the drive - through restaurant. 092011 4 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Mr. Don Sopranzi and Mr. John Evans, representing the application, was available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration. Discussion was held regarding opening day traffic. Mr. Evans stated that the tenant will hire police and have additional associates on hand to direct traffic. Speakers will be used to call out numbers for picking up food, no music. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Monica Hotelling moved to approve conditional use application CU11 -23. Jimmy Fechter seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None DITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -25 - 7- ELEVEN Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was conditional use application CU11 -25 submitted by Michael Montgomery for property located at 897 West Northwest Highway and proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Bobber Down Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to allow gasoline service and off - premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) and two monument signs in conjunction with a convenience store. Mr. Michael Montgomery and Mr. Jason Keene, the applicants, were available to answer questions and requested favorable consideration. Discussion was held regarding traffic on Northwest Highway and Ball Street. This store will replace the store currently located on Northwest Highway. Egress and ingress from Ball Street would be right turn only with signs posted. Eric Stober spoke in opposition of the application stating traffic issues at the intersection. With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of concern and three letters of opposition, the public hearing was closed. The total percent of property in opposition within 200 feet of the subject property was 26.20 percent; a three quarter vote was required to approve the request. In the Commission's deliberation session, Wayne Szot moved to deny conditional use application CU11 -25. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None 092011 5 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL10 -07 - TILLERY /SMITH HOMEPLACE Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was historic landmark subdistrict application HL10 -07 submitted by Mark Born for property located at 231 & 235 Austin Street and platted as Lots 1A and 2A, Block 105, College Heights Addition. The applicant was requesting a historic landmark subdistrict. With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Monica Hotelling moved to approve historic landmark subdistrict application HL10 -07. Elaine Martin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None END OF PUBLIC HEARING FINAL PLAT APPLICATION LOTS 2R & 3, BLOCK 4, GRAPEVINE STATION ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2R and 3, Block 4, Grapevine Station Addition submitted by Triple T Farms, Ltd. for property located at Texan Trail and Wall Street. The applicant was final platting 13.64 acres for apartment and commercial development. In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2R and 3, Block 4, Grapevine Station Addition, Wayne Szot seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, E. Martin and Szot Nays: Fechter and Tiggelaar FINAL PLAT APPLICATION LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BOBBER DOWN ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, Bobber Down Addition submitted by Ripsan Development for property located west of Ball Street between Northwest Highway and Wall Street. The applicant was final platting 0.737 acres for the development of a 7- Eleven convenience store. In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to deny the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, Bobber Down 092011 6 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Addition. Wayne Szot seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None FINAL PLAT APPLICATION LOTS 2A1, 2A2, 2A3 AND 4A BLOCK 1 HAYLEY ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2A1, 2A2, 2A3 and 4A, Block 1, Hayley Addition submitted by Ball Street JV for property located at 1401 William D Tate Avenue. The applicant was final platting 7.1908 acres to plat five lots into four lots. In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 2A1, 2A2, 2A3 and 4A, Block 1, Hayley Addition. Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the August 16, 2011 Planning and Zoning joint public hearing. Herb Fry moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of August 16, 2011. Elaine Martin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None Abstain: Hotelling and Fechter ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Jimmy Fechter moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. Beth Tiggelaar seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Hotelling, Fechter, Tiggelaar, E. Martin and Szot Nays: None 092011 7 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON TH:S THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2011. APPROVED: 4��4a - CHAI RM N ATTEST: SECRE-TA-AZY 092011 8