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Home My WebLink AboutTR2025-01 TR25-01 - 1st Review Memo Email a PDF of the revised plans by May 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. to emarohnic@grapevinetexas.gov, atriplett@grapveinetexas.gov, and lflores@grapevinetexas.gov. Verify that all text is legible on an 11”x 17” sheet. Do not reproduce final copies requested below prior to Planning Staff approval. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TR25-01; submitted by Hatcreek Development for property located at 1600 West Northwest Highway, platted as Lots 1-32, and 33X, Block 1, Grapevine Springs. The applicant is requesting a tree removal permit to allow clearing and grading for an approved single-family residential development Z24-05 and CP24-01 (Ord.2024-062). The property is zoned “R-7.5”, Single-Family District and “R-12.5”, Single-Family District. PLANNING SERVICES Narrative Requested • Provide a narrative explaining the re asons for the proposed removal of the trees at one time, how many are classified as protected and how many are not, including whether or not replacement is planned. The explanation should be in plain, everyday language so it’s easy for the public to understand the circumstances and rationale behind the request . • Are trees proposed for removal outside of the buildable area on each lot proposed to be mitigated elsewhere onsite or payment into the tree fund? Answer this in your narrative. All Sheets • Add Title Block and Signature Block per site plan checklist. • Add the assigned project number to all sheets: TR25-01 • Amend the purpose statement on all sheets, “The purpose of this tree removal permit is to authorize the removal of existing trees from future residential lots in order to facilitate site grading, topographic balancing, and preparation for subsequent residential development.” • Add the standard approval/signature block to all sheets: TR25-01 MAY 16, 2025 GRAPEVINE SPRINGS TREE REMOVAL 1600 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY LOTS 1-32, AND 33X, BLOCK 1, GRAPEVINE SPRINGS TR25-01 - 1st Review Memo Tree Preservation and Replacement Plan – Sheet # 1 of 5 • Indicate and label the buildable area on the drawing according to the zoning district setbacks, including an additional five feet for construction clearance in the front and rear yards , and specify the locations of driveways for each lot within Block 2, Lots 1 - 12, and Block 1, Lots 1 -5. Tree Inventory Sheet – Sheet # 2 of 5 • Provide the following calculations in the table: 1. The total number of caliper inches of trees to be removed from the right-of-way and easements. [At the bottom of the existing table] 2. The total number of caliper inches of trees to be removed from the proposed residential lots. [At the bottom of the existing table] 3. The total number of caliper inches of trees proposed to be preserved. [At the bottom of the existing table] 4. The total number of caliper inches of trees to be removed, distinguishing between protected trees (e.g., oak, elm) and non-protected trees (e.g., hackberry, bois d’arc). 5. The percentage of caliper inches of trees preserved compared to those removed from the total site. ____________________________________________________________________ Email a PDF of the revised final plans by May 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to emarohnic@grapevinetexas.gov, atriplett@grapveinetexas.gov, and lflores@grapevinetexas.gov. Verify that all text is legible on an 11”x 17” sheet. Do not reproduce final copies requested below prior to Planning Staff approval. Please direct all questions to Erica Marohnic at (8l7) 410-3155 or Albert Triplett at (817) 410-3151. TO: SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: ALBERT L. TRIPLETT, JR. PLANNER II DATE: JUNE 4, 2025 SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TR25-01, GRAPEVINE SPRINGS, 1600 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) consider the proposed tree removal permit to allow clearing and grading for an approved single-family residential development, Block 1, Lots 1-5 & 6x, Block 2, Lots 1-12, 13x, and Block 3, Lots 1-4, 5x, Grapevine Springs, Z24-05 and CP24-01 (Ord. 2024-062). The property is zoned “R-7.5”, and “R-12.5”, Single-Family Districts and is owned by Hatcreek Development. REQUEST The applicant is seeking approval for a Tree Removal Permit related to a proposed 21- lot residential subdivision located at 1600 West Northwest Highway. The property has notable topographic variations, necessitating extensive grading operations, including both cut and fill, to prepare for future streets, utilities, and infrastructure improvements required for the subdivision. As part of the preliminary site work, the applicant plans to remove a total of 8,724 caliper inches of trees to enable necessary grading for roadway alignment, utility trenching, and site stabilization. This tree removal is stated by the applicant as essential early in the project timeline to facilitate the construction of public improvements and to create suitable building pads in the steeply sloped areas of the site. According to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, a building permit must be obtained before any trees can be removed from a building pad or vehicle use areas on a lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting approval for this tree removal permit prior to submitting individual building permits for each of the 21 residential lots, addressing concerns related to the site's topography. Trees Removed Trees Preserved Roads, Utilities, & Easement Residential Lots Drainage Area/ Open Space 4,024 inches 4,696 inches 3,386 inches (38%) TOTAL 8,724 inches (62%) Agenda item # III. B TR25-01.4 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The subject property and the property to the west were zoned “R-1”, Single-Family District prior to the 1984 City-wide Rezoning at which time the property was rezoned to “PO”, Professional Office District. · On March 25, 1995, City Council approved zone change request Z95-01 (Ord. 1995-16) within the subject site rezoning 5.306 acres from “PO”, Professional Office District to “CC”, Community Commercial District for a proposed retail development that never occurred. · On June 17, 2003, City Council approved zone change request Z2003-02 (Ord. 2003-39) on the subject site rezoning 7.64 acres from “PO”, Professional Office District to CC”, Community Commercial District for office and retail development. · On April 19, 2005, the City Council approved conditional use request CU05-16 (Ord. 2005-29) to allow for the development of a financial institution with drive- through service and additional signage along Northwest Highway for a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Grapevine Office Park Addition. · On July 6, 2016, the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) approved additional signage along West Northwest Highway for an existing financial institution with a drive-through service. · On November 21, 2023, City Council denied zone change request Z23-03 to allow for the development of 32 single-family detached residences built to “R-7.5”, Single-Family District and “R-5.0”, Zero-Lot Line District standards. The Council also denied planned development overlay request PD23-02 to allow for private streets in a single-family/zero-lot-line residential development; a reduction in minimum lot area, minimum lot depth, and front-yard building setbacks for the "R- 5.0”, Zero-Lot-Line lots. · On July 16, 2024, City Council approved zone change request Z24-01 and concept plan CP24-01 for the development of 21 single-family detached residences built to “R-7.5”, Single-Family District and “R-12.5”, Single-Family District standards and three open space lots. /em CU25-16; AC Hotel MEMO TO: FILE FROM: ERICA MAROHNIC, PLANNING SERVICES DIRECTOR MEETING DATE: JUNE 4, 2025 SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TABLE TR25-01; GRAPEVINE SPRINGS REQUEST TO TABLE: The Site Plan Review Committee originally discussed TR25-01 at the June 4, 2025 SPRC meeting. At that meeting, the Committee requested that the case be tabled until the June 12, 2025 SPRC meeting to allow the applicant to revise the proposed plans and provide additional information. /em