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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Item 08 - MinutesSTATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of Workshop on this the 10th day of November Room, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, members present -to -wit: Larry Oliver Herb Fry Chris Coy Danette Murray B J Wilson Rob Undersander Becky St. John Paul Jennings /VC Z_11CMW P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 the City of Grapevine, Texas met in 2003, in the City Council Conference Grapevine, Texas with the following Chairman Vice -Chairman Member Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum, Kevin Busbee absent, and also present: Roy Stewart Sharron Spencer and the following City Staff: Roger Nelson H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Jerry Hodge Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Pamela Huntress CALL TO ORDER Council Representative Council Representative City Manager Director of Development Services Director of Public Works Building Official Planner II Planning Secretary Chairman Larry Oliver called the Workshop to order at 6:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Wk111003 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 First for the Commission to consider was a presentation by the Director of Public Works, Jerry Hodge, relative to the City of Grapevine's water supply. Larry Oliver introduced the topic stating that the Commission may wish to begin consideration of water conservation efforts within the City, especially relative to the present landscaping ordinances. Mr. Hodge gave a presentation stating that the City of Grapevine has a very adequate water supply system. The director noted even with complete build -out of the City of Grapevine, analysis projected ample water supply to meet all future demands of the City. Mr. Hodge informed the Commission that efforts have been underway regarding the education of our citizens in regards to water conservation. He informed the Commission that the City of Grapevine Public Works department issues devices for sprinkler systems which conserve usage during rainfall and that these devices are free to Grapevine homeowners and businesses. Mr. Hodge also informed the Commission that Grapevine's water supply comes from two main sources, the Trinity River Authority and Lake Grapevine. Mr. Stewart suggested one possible route towards more water conservation would be for the City to require installation of the watering devices during the permitting process. Mr. Undersander and Mr. Coy both agreed the Commission can and should do whatever possible to encourage the conservation of water by the citizens and business owners. Scott Williams, the Building Official, stated the Code Enforcement officers could also keep watch for citizens and businesses not in compliance with conservation efforts. Next there was a discussion regarding the `zero-scaping' (a term used for a method of landscaping which is environmentally friendly) of lots. Mrs. Spencer informed the Commission that this was an option already tested in Grapevine during the 80's with no favorable results. Mrs. St. John added that recently improvements have enhanced the choices of zero-scaping and it can now be a very desirerable alternate method of landscaping. Finally, Mr. Oliver stated the Commission could consider in addition to the landscape list a recommended drought resistant list. He stated no further changes were necessary at this time. Mr. Oliver added the Commission could, however, implement a new level of awareness of water conservation. No action was taken. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATIVE TO SECTION 55 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Wk111003 2 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Next for the Commission to consider were Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Section 55, Performance Standards. Section 55, Performance Standards was amended in 2001 to provide more meaningful and applicable development standards relative to noise and light and limit its impact on surrounding properties. In particular, lighting standards were developed to limit the amount of spillover onto surrounding properties and eliminate direct visibility of the lighting element or lens at a point five feet above the ground level from the property lines of the subject site under consideration. Mr. Stombaugh stated that this particular part of the lighting regulations had been increasingly difficult and nearly impossible in some instances to comply with when non-residential property was developed adjacent to other existing developed non- residential property. On non-residential tracts of land with various grade levels, the topography made it impossible to shield or locate a lighting standard where the lens was not visible from the property line. It was Staff's opinion that meeting the lighting level requirements at the property line for non-residential zoned property would achieve the goal of ensuring that the amount of light on a given site would not be excessive or intrusive onto surrounding properties. Staff recommended that the ordinance be amended to require the elimination of direct visibility of the lens measured five feet above ground level for all development adjacent to any residential zoning district(s) rather than all properties regardless of zoning designation. Chris Coy moved, with a second by Danette Murray, to set for a public hearing for the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Section 55, Performance Standards, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Nays: None AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16, "R-5.0" ZERO LOT LINE DISTRICT Next for the Commission to discuss were Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 16, "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District relative to sideyard setbacks. As the ordinance is currently written, lots developed under the "R-5.0" guidelines are required to provide sideyard setbacks of 1 -foot and 11 -feet whereby all homes in a given subdivision are loaded toward one side of the lot and a minimum of 12 -feet of separation existing for all principal buildings between lots within the subdivision. In addition, a 6 -foot access easement must be provided on the 11 -foot side of a given lot so that the property owner on the adjacent lot may have access to his property on the 1 -foot side. Wkl 11003 3 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Staff was increasingly receiving requests from residential developers wanting to center homes on lots with side yard setbacks that were a minimum of 6 -feet on each side of the lot. Allowing a side yard setback of 6 -feet on each side of the lot would still maintain the 12 foot separation requirement and serve to reduce or totally eliminate the conflicts and disputes which have resulted when one property owner failed to comply with the requirement that a 6 -foot access easement be maintained on the 11 -foot side of the lot. It should also be noted that amending the sideyard setback requirement to six feet on each side of the lot for the "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District would match that of the "R-7.5" Single Family District. Herb Fry moved, with a second by B J Wilson, to set a public hearing for the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Section 16, R-5.0 Zero Lot Line District relative to sideyard setbacks. 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 23A GRAPEVINE VINTAGE DISTRICT Next for the Commission to consider were the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 23A, Grapevine Vintage District relative to minimum district size. There are three properties in the City that are currently zoned "GV" Grapevine Vintage District: Delaney Vineyards, La Buena Vida Vineyards, and Cross Timbers Winery. Staff has received several requests throughout the year inquiring about this zoning district but either the minimum district size of one acre discouraged potential applicants or, the requirement could not be met at all. This district was established to provide locations for wineries, vineyards and associated low intensity type retail/commercial developments and to provide a buffer between residential areas and higher intensity non-residential uses. In an effort to encourage development under this zoning designation, Staff recommended eliminating the minimum district size of one acre and to allow the minimum district size to match the minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. There was a discussion regarding the necessity to lower the minimum lot size. Mr. Hardy informed the Commission that presently many wineries do not actually produce wine at the winery location therefore; less land is needed for this usage. Mr. Fry noted that small scale wineries are a conditional use within the "CBD" Central Business District and this restriction enhances the appeal for these businesses to locate within the township area. Mr. Oliver also expressed concern for larger groups with permitted alcohol to be located within residential districts. Mr. Wk111003 4 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Undersander commented that lowering the district size to allow for smaller wineries in districts other than the "CBD" Central Business District might encourage more wineries to locate within the City. Finally, it was agreed that the present standards are workable to achieve the purpose of promoting wineries within the Township area of Grapevine, and no changes would be necessary at this time. No Action was taken. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND SECTION 54, MASONRY REQUIREMENTS. Next for the Commission to consider were the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Section 54, Masonry Requirements. All zoning districts within the City have some masonry requirement for exterior wall construction except the following districts: "R-7.5", "R-12.5" and "R-20" Single Family Residential Districts. Currently, any non-residential property with an "HL" Historic Subdistrict Overlay designation that does not meet the masonry requirement would require a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Historic Preservation Commission develops criteria for each property considered for a "HL" Historic Landmark overlay designation. This criterion includes such items as setbacks, driveway location and composition, parking, exterior finishes, lighting and other architectural embellishments. Staff found it redundant to require a variance to the masonry standards when preservation criteria for a particular site are developed to preserve the historical significance of the property. Staff recommended exempting any building or structure from the masonry requirement that had received an "HL" Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation and instead rely upon the preservation criteria developed for the site by the Historic Preservation Commission to regulate the exterior composition of any building or structures. Herb Fry made a motion, with a second by Danette Murray, to set a public hearing for the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 54, relative to Masonry requirements. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Nays: None With no further business to discuss, Danette Murray moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Undersander, and St. John Wkl 11003 5 P & Z WORKSHOP MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 0 Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003. gasymmil ATTEST: SECRETARY Wk111003 6 • R kyj 1 0-10 Oka R 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 18th day of November, 2003 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 Paul Jennings Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Alternate Alternate constituting a quorum, with Danette Murray absent, Kevin Busbee resigned, and the following City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Ron Stombaugh Scott Dyer Pam Huntress CALL TO ORDER Director of Development Services Planner 11 Sr. Civil Engineer Planning Secretary Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases: Z03-08 & CU03-46 TIMBERLINE PROFESSIONAL PARK CU03-43 MIDNIGHT RODEO/HONDO'S to discuss development issues. BS111803 1 01 LOMA = kh 1 1.1 q Oka R I W1101 a ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003. AIaa a ATTEST: SECRETARY NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing BS111803 2 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 18th day of November, 2003, 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 Paul Jennings Alternate constituting a quorum, with Danette Murray absent, Kevin Busbee resigned, and the following City Staff: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Ron Stombaugh Scott Dyer Pam Huntress Director of Development Services Planner 11 Sr. Civil Engineer Planning Secretary 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 7:50 p.m. INVOCATION Commissioner, Rob Undersander delivered the Invocation. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Z03-08 AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU03-46 — TIMBERLINE PROFESSIONAL PARK First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Request Z03-08 and Conditional Use Request CU03-46 submitted by Kosse 111803 1 Maykus for property located at the southwest corner of Timberline Drive and William D. Tate Avenue and proposed to be platted as Lots 1-3, Block 1, Timberline Professional Park Addition. The applicant was requesting to rezone 2.326 acres from "CC" Community Commercial District to "PO" Professional Office District for a proposed three building office complex. The applicant was also requesting a conditional use permit to establish a planned office center. The applicant was proposing to develop a three building office center in three phases, the first of which would be a 6,078 square foot structure. This office complex would focus primarily on medical tenants. Kosse Maykus, the applicant, was present to answer questions and request favorable consideration of the request. With no further questions, no 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 Paul Jennings, to approve Zone Change Request Z03-08, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, Nicholson, and Jennings Nays: None Chris Coy moved, with a second by Herb Fry, to approve Conditional Use Request CU03- 46, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, Nicholson, and Jennings Nays: None CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST CU03-43 — MIDNIGHT RODEO/HONDO'S Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Request CU03-43 submitted by Jeffrey Lewis for property located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Suite 611 and platted as Lot 1R1, Block 1, Grapevine Mills Addition, Phase I. The applicant was requesting to amend the previously approved site plan of CU02-23 (Ord. 2002-51) for a planned commercial center in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of gross leaseable space to allow the possession, storage, retail sale, and on -premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed beverages) in conjunction with a restaurant/dance club. Because the applicants had only recently empowered an entity to speak on their behalf, the applicants requested consideration of the case to be tabled until the December 16th public hearing to allow additional time for their preparation. 111803 2 P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 18, 2003 The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission each approved to table Conditional Use Request CU03-43 until the December 16, 2003 Joint Public Hearing. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1, TIMBERLINE OFFICE PARK Next for the Committee to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Timberline Office Park submitted by Kosse Maykus for property located at the southwest corner of Timberline Drive and William D. Tate Avenue. The applicant was preliminary platting 2.326 acres for a proposed office development. The property is presently zoned "CC" Community Commercial District and proposed to be zoned "PO" Professional Office District and owned by K. M. Properties. In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved, with a second by Herb Fry, to approve the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Timberline Office Park, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, St. John, and Jennings Nays: None Next for the Committee to consider was the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Timberline Office Park submitted by Kosse Maykus for property located at the southwest corner of Timberline Drive and William D. Tate Avenue. The applicant was final platting 2.326 acres for the proposed office development. The property is presently zoned "CC" Community Commercial District and proposed to be zoned "PO" Professional Office District and owned by K M Properties. In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved, with a second by Herb Fry, to approve the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Timberline Office Park, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, St. John, and Jennings Nays: None 111803 3 imfiilm� W. -H-1-11 CONSIDERATION OF Next for the Commission to consider were the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of the October 21 st, 2003 regular meeting. Herb Fry moved, with a second by Chris Coy, to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of October 21St, 2003. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, St. John Nays: None Abstain: Oliver and Jennings W014111VO With no further business to discuss, Chris Coy moved, with a second by B J Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Undersander, St. John, and Jennings Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003. ATTEST: SECRETARY 111803 4