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MARCH 18, 2008
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 March 2008 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 Chairman
Herb Fry Vice-Chairman
Chris Coy Member
B J Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Gary Martin Alternate
Jimmy Fechter Alternate
constituting a quorum with Danette Murray absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Scott Dyer Engineering Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
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:
CU08-01 GAYLORD TEXAN
f CU08-02 FLORIDA BETHEL
CU08-04 1 ST CHOICE SELF STORAGE
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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 18th day of March 2008, 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
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Gary Martin Alternate
Jimmy Fechter Alternate
constituting a quorum with Danette Murray absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Scott Dyer Engineering Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II �`�
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. and Chairman Otiver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 7:59 p.m.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Herb Fry delivered the Invocation.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-01 GAYLORD TEXAN
First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
conditional use application CU08-01 submitted by submitted by Gaylord Hotels for
property located at 1501 Gaylord Trail and platted as Opryland Addition. The applicant
was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of
CU07-36 (Ord. 07-69) for a planned commercial center with the possession, storage,
retail sale and on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed
drinks) in conjunction with a restaurant, specifically for the addition of a 12-story hotel -
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tower with 492 guestrooms and 679,800 square foot of conference area with structured
parking of 435 spaces.
Due to severe weather in the area, two City Council members and the Gaylord
executives were unable to attend the meeting therefore, the public hearing was tabled
to March 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-02 FLORIDA BETHEL
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
conditional use application CU08-OZ submitted by Michael Twichell, LP for property
located at 1700 North State Highway 26 and platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Grapevine Mills
Addition, Phase II. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the
previously approved site plan of CU00-20 SPRC, CU99-64 (Ord. 99-175) for a planned
commercial center with greater than 1,000,000 square feet of gross leaseable area,
specifically to allow the addition of a retail building with a drive through window. �
This request was tabled at the February 19, 2008 meeting in order for the applicant to
remove a drive-through window on the north side of the proposed structure.
Mr. Michael Twichell, representing the applicant, was available for questions and
requested favorable consideration of the application. Discussion was held regarding the
fact that the rear elevation faces the east side of the building.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional
use application CU08-02. Mark Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-04 - 1ST CHOICE SELF STORAGE
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
conditional use application CU08-04 submitted by 1st Choice Self Storage for property
located at 2713 Ira E Woods Avenue and platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Hillsleigh Addition.
The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit amend the previously approved
site plan of CU06-19 (Ord. 06-42) for a planned commercial center with a mini-storage
warehouse facility with a caretaker residence, specifically for the development of Phase
2 to include a four building, 40,900 square foot mini-storage warehouse addition.
Mr. Brad Boswell, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Mr. Boswell stated they are currently using a chain link
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fence for security and will move this fence as each phase of the development is
completed.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session, Chris Coy moved to approve conditional
use application CU08-04 with the condition that the site plan be revised to show the
chain link fence and mark the buildings for Phase 2 and Phase 3. Gary Martin
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 1 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
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 1 and 2, Block 1, South
Church Street Addition submitted by Kimberly Schuld for property located at 320 South
Church Street. The applicant was final platting 0.37 acres to build a home on Lot 2.
In the Commission's deliberation session Chris Coy moved to approve the Statement of
Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, South Church Street
Addition. Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
FINAL PLAT APPL�CATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, J POWERS 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, J Powers Addition
submitted by Justin Powers for property located at 904 West Sunset Street. The
applicant was final platting 0.124 acres to build a home.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, J Powers Addition. Mark
Lowery seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the February 19, 2008,
Planning and Zoning joint public hearing
Chris Coy moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of February
18, 2008 as written. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
Abstain: Fry
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Herb Fry moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:03
p.m., B J Wilson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling and Martin
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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MARCH 25, 2008
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 25th day of March 2008 at 6:45 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 Chairman
Herb Fry Vice-Chairman
Chris Coy Member
Danette Murray Member
B J Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jimmy Fechter Alternate
constituting a quorum with Gary Martin absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II "'"�k
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a
briefing session relative to the following cases:
CU08-01 GAYLORD TEXAN
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE �
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
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APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
NOTE: Ptanning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing
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MARCH 25, 2008
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 25th day of March 2008, 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
Danette Murray Member
B J Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jimmy Fechter Alternate
constituting a quorum with Gary Martin absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh Planning and Development Manager
Albert Triplett Planner II
Susan Batte Planning Technician
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 10:25 p.m.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Mark Lowery delivered the Invocation.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-01 GAYLORD TEXAN
First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
conditional use application CU08-01 submitted by submitted by Gaylord Hotels for
property located at 1501 Gaylord Trail and platted as Opryland Addition. The applicant
was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the previously approved site plan of
CU07-36 (Ord. 07-69) for a planned commercial center in conjunction with a hotel and
convention center, specifically to allow for a 492 room expansion and expansion of the
conference center in excess of 600,000 square feet.
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Mr. Bennett Westbrook and Mr. John Imaizumi, representing the applicant, were
- available for questions and requested favorable consideration of the application.
Discussion was held regarding the neighborhood issues such as the noise from the
cooling tower; a 31 foot 7 inch wall will be built around the cooling tower to reduce the
noise by 50 percent is planned. Headlights, lighting and noise from the existing parking
garage; management will work with valet to make sure they are not squealing tires and
Gaylord will reduce the light poles to 10 feet and point the light source away from the
neighborhood. Headlights and noise from the glass cactus; a screening wall will be
constructed for the headlights on the west side of the portico and a study is being
conducted by Gaylord to elevate some of the noise from the Glass Cactus.
Mr. Westbrook stated that Ruth Wall Road will remain open during construction and
Convention Center Drive will be closed during construction but will reopen. The Wagon
Wheel Ranch property will be used for construction staging.
Mr. Westbrook also stated that the new guestroom tower will be 20 feet lower than the
existing hotel and would contain 492 rooms.
Mr. Imaizumi stated that they have tried to be a good neighbor by participating in or
sponsoring picnics, National Night Out, Keep Grapevine Beautiful and neighborhood
clean-ups.
Relative to EPA impact on the subject property, Mr. Paul Lee, representing Huitt &
Zollars, stated that there is a storm drain filtration system in place that meets the Corp
of Engineers requirements.
Further discussion was held regarding the Glass Cactus, screening from the headlights
will be resolved immediately.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of the expansion stating issues with traffic,
noise, trash, privacy, property values, and crime:
Mike Morris Lana Hill
Jim Young Gail Brown
Rick Sanford Teresa Sanford
Janet Chu Susan Jackson
Linda Davies Diana Williams
Laura Robinson Howard Robinson
Gwen Patterson Georjean Shereff (also spoke on behalf of John Rath)
Tara Thacher Hugh Patterson
Carol DeWeese Roger Harris
Tim Moran
The following citizens and business owners spoke in support of the expansion:
Rick Lawliss Chuck Baultman
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James Humphrey Angela Weddle
Dave Muth Don Vaughn
Charles Weems Kristine Amador
Angela Garcia Williams Moe Afshar
Keith Temple Bill Brink
John Mayfield Jean Holmes
Lee Rothelz Steve Stinson
Jeff VanBlarcom Don Bigbie
Ev Barnes
With no further questions, guests to speak, 32 letters of support, 23 letters of opposition
and one letter of concern, the public hearing was closed.
In the Commissioner's deliberation session, further discussion was held regarding the
Glass Cactus; Mr. Westbrook stated that the current sound coming from the Glass
Cactus is not breaking the ordinance. He wilf investigate putting vestibules on the doors
and possibly a glass wall on the west side of the deck. Additional discussion included
closing down Convention Center Drive permanently, screening headlights on the 2nd
and 3rd level of the existing parking garage, lights on the west side of the building,
screening headlights at Glass Cactus and sound attenuation.
B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use application CU08-01 with the following
conditions: -
Parking Garage - Headlight screening shall be placed from the spandrel panels up on
levels two and three facing the residential properties.
Lighting - All ground level lights on the west side of the building shall be
shielded for glare.
Glass Cactus - Immediately provide headlight screening and evergreen screening
plants to be placed at the wrought iron fence west of the portico.
- Gaylord officials shall provide a sound attenuation plan to the Site
Plan Review Committee within 90 days of the approval of CU08-01.
Chris Coy seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, and Hotelling
Nays: Lowery
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Herb Fry moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:15
p.m., B J Wilson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Coy, Murray, Wilson, Lowery and Hotelling
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Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
APPROVED:
CHAI RMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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