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P & Z BRIEFING SESSION
APRIL 20, 2004
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 April, 2004 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
Chris Coy
B J Wilson
Rob Undersander
Becky St. John
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
constituting a quorum, Danette Murray and Paul Jennings absent, and the
following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Scott Dyer
Pam Huntress
CALL TO ORDER
Planner II
Sr. Civil Engineer
Planning Secretary
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would
conduct a briefing session relative to the following case:
CU04-11 Glade Corners
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MAY,
2004.
SECRETARY
NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing
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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 April, 2004, 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
Chris Coy
Member
B J Wilson
Member
Rob Undersander
Member
Becky St. John
Alternate
constituting a quorum, Danette Murray and Paul Jennings absent, and the following City
Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Scott Dyer
Pam Huntress
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Planner II
Sr. Civil Engineer
Planning Secretary
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 7:45 p.m.
INVOCATION
Commissioner, Chris Coy delivered the Invocation.
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU04-11 — GLADE CORNERS
Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was
Conditional Use Request CU04-11 submitted by Lew Anderton for property located at 400
Glade Road and platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Glade Corners Addition. The applicant was
requesting to amend the previously approved site plan of CU02-12 (Ord. 02-49) for an
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independent living/personal care facility, specifically to modify the design of Phase 11 of the
Glade Corners Retirement Community.
The original proposal for the Glade Corners Retirement Community was considered and
approved by Council at the June 6, 2000 meeting. At that meeting, a three phase assisted
living/personal care facility was proposed totaling 114 total units consisting of one and two
bedroom living quarters. The first phase, which consists of 50 units has been constructed.
A revision of that original plan was approved by Council at their June 18, 2002 meeting
which allowed for a delay in the completion of some of the landscaping requirements and
screening. The project also became a two-phase project rather than three. Slight changes
were made to the bedroom ratios and square footages of the units.
With this request the applicant proposes to add two more units to the phase two count for a
total of 66 units -58 one bedroom units and eight two bedroom units. The previous plan
allowed for 64 units in phase 2 consisting of 36 one bedroom units and 28 two bedroom
units. The square footage of the one bedroom units increased slightly to 711 square feet
from the previously planned 700 square feet.
As a part of the conditional use permit approved by Council at the June 18, 2002 meeting,
the applicant agreed to the following stipulations:
• All approved landscaping associated with Conditional Use Request CU02-12 must be
installed within six weeks of the application for a building permit for Phase 2.
• Perimeter fencing beginning on the north side of the southernmost entrance along
Grapevine -Euless Road, up the western property line and along the northern property
line shall be installed within six weeks of application for a building permit for Phase 2.
• Failure to comply with these requirements shall result in a cessation of issuance of
permits for Phase 2 of this development.
Jason Bramlett, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions and request
favorable consideration of the request.
With no further guests to speak, one letter of support, and no petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved, with a second by Becky St.
John, to approve Conditional Use Request CU04-11 and the motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Coy, Fry, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of
the March 23, 2004 regular meeting.
Chris Coy moved, with a second by Rob Undersander, to approve the Planning and Zoning
Commission minutes of March 23, 2004. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John
Nays: None
Abstain: Fry
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Rob Undersander moved, with a second by B J Wilson,
to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander and St. John
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2004.
CHAIRMAN
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P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2004
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 27th day of April, 2004, in the City Council Conference Room,
2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following members
present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Herb Fry
Chris Coy
Danette Murray
B J Wilson
Rob Undersander
Becky St. John
Paul Jennings
constituting a quorum, and also present:
Roy Stewart
and the following City Staff:
Scott Williams
Doug Evans
Dan Truex
Ron Stombaugh
Pamela Huntress
Chairman
Vice -Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
Alternate
Council Representative
Building Official
Director of Parks & Recreation
Economic Development Specialist
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Planning Secretary
Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:05 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
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First for the Commission to consider was a presentation by the Director of Parks and
Recreation, Doug Evans relative to the City of Grapevine's Master Park and Trail
System Plan.
Mr. Evans described and discussed the South Trail system noting that it is seven
miles long within the City and with neighboring connections runs approximately
eleven miles long. Mr. Evans stated that construction had already begun and will be
complete about November 2004.
Next Mr. Evans discussed the northern trail stating it is now 90% complete. This trail
begins near Kimball, runs along the lake, utilizes Dove extension, and goes out to
Gaylord Texan Hotel. Mr. Evans stated it is a future goal to extend this trail system
to connect with the Mills Run Trail.
Finally, Mr. Evans briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the present
"Feasibility Study" being conducted at the Corp of Engineers' request. This study is
examining approximately 770 acres of land and discussing various ways this land
can be utilized to generate revenue. Public meetings will be held on June 21 and
June 22 and will discuss the present conceptual ideas.
No action was taken.
PRESENTATION BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Next for the Commission to consider was a presentation by Economic Development
Specialist, Dan Truex relative to the City of Grapevine's 2003 Economic Summary.
Mr. Truex gave a brief overview of the role of the Economic Development Specialist
and how he supports the development community within Grapevine.
Mr. Truex briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the fundamental ways of
tracking trends in development to assist in marketing as well as influencing future
development in the City.
Mr. Truex informed the Board that the number one advantage in bringing new
industrial business into Grapevine has been the use of the Triple Freeport Tax
Exemption. It was also stated that location and low taxes are our greatest tools
against the competition. Mr. Truex discussed our current population and compared
increasing "daytime" population as a very positive trend for the economy. He noted
many promising trends for Grapevine including the rise in retail figures, rise in
opening of new small businesses, and $35 million in permit value for Commercial
and $37 million in permit value for industrial development in 2003. Mr. Truex also
informed the Commission that it is conservatively estimated that Grapevine will see
approximately 19.7 million tourists in 2004 with the majority of that number
generated from the northeast quadrant of the City.
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No action was taken.
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 42 SUPPLEMENTARY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Next for the Commission to consider were Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Section 42, Supplementary District relative to temporary seasonal outside display,
sales, and food service.
Staff often receives requests from businesses wanting to do some type of outside
display including the sale of merchandise and even the sale of food items. These
requests have been denied since there is no provision for this type of activity within
the zoning ordinance except for non-profit organizations and businesses located
within the "CBD" Central Business District. This amendment would allow, at the
discretion of the Director of Development Services, the temporary outdoor display
and sale of merchandise, including food service and sales for a period not to exceed
seven days during any three month/calendar quarter. A Temporary Use Permit
would be required that would be administered through the Development Services
Department.
A discussion followed regarding the proposed changes. Mr. Oliver suggested that
administrative control of outside display could place an unnecessary burden upon
the Director of Development Services and the conditional use process might be a
better solution. Mr. Stombaugh suggested consideration of use of the Special Use
permit process which is easily implemented throughout all zoning districts. In
addition, Mr. Oliver noted that if a Conditional Use permit would be required for such
display, then specific stipulations could be added to any Ordinance in order to grant
exclusive permission with each applicant.
Additional discussion followed regarding allowing a Temporary Permit for those
businesses either unable or unwilling to commit to the additional time and money
required with any Conditional Use or Special Use process. Mr. Stewart noted that in
many cases the limit of seven days for outside display would not be an adequate
time frame in which businesses could actually benefit from this display. As a
possible solution, B J Wilson suggested the 7 -day allowance be increased to
coincide with the 14 -day allowance for a banner display. Larry Oliver agreed with a
14 -day allowance for a temporary permit for outside display, as did the Committee.
The Committee then decided to explore allowing businesses the choice of a 14 -day
display which would be applied administratively, or the more permanent choice of
obtaining a special use or conditional use permit. The permit could be granted to be
used specifically for each business as opposed to remaining with the land. The
Committee suggested the basic criteria, such as clearance for sidewalks, required
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off-street parking, etc. be fully discussed and included within the proposed
amendment to Section 42, Supplementary District Regulations.
Finally, Mr. Stombaugh stated that granting; a Special Use permit, a Conditional Use
permit, or approval at a Committee level; could all present legal issues and would
need to be discussed with the City's legal counsel prior to any resolution.
No action was taken.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 60, SIGN STANDARDS
Next for the Commission to discuss was Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Section 60, Sign Standards relative to monument signs or ground signs that replace
existing pole signs.
Mr. Stombaugh suggested to the Committee that many times businesses propose
replacement of a pole sign with a conforming monument sign. While this is a desired
replacement it is not altogether encouraged with the standard submittal and permit
process. Mr. Stambaugh stated that the proposed changes would allow
administrative approval and hence encourage replacement from pole to monument
signage.
The Committee agreed with the proposed amendment but chose to delete the
ground sign portion, allowing only monument signs to replace pole signs without
requiring a revised Conditional Use permit. Chris Coy moved, with a second by
Danette Murray, to set a public hearing for the proposed Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance Section 60, Sign Standards relative to monument signs and their
regulations with the deletion of ground sign verbage. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John
Nays: None
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 40, "MXU" MIXED USE
DISTRICT
Next for the Commission to consider were the Amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, Section 40, Mixed Use District relative to establishing a minimum floor
area ratio, and take any necessary action.
Mr. Stombaugh stated that there had been an oversight in wording of "MXU" Mixed
Use District and the minimum floor area ratio figure was obviously incorrect.
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Danette Murray, with a second by Becky St. John, to set a public hearing for the
proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section 40, "MXU" Mixed Use
District relative to establishing a corrected minimum floor area ratio. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved, with a second by Chris
Coy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2004.
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