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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-18STATE 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 February, 1992, in the City Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Ron Cook chairman Cathy Martin Member Ery Meyer Member Darlene Freed Member Steve Stamos Member Curtis Young Member constituting a quorum with one member absent, and the following City Staff: H -T -(Tommy) Hardy Director Greg Wheeler Building Marcy Ratcliff Planner Carol Baron Secretary Larry Frassinelli Sr. Civil - v 0 of Community Development Official Engineer Mayor, William D. Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., and Chairman, Ron Cook called the Commission's session to order at 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION Commission Member, Ervin Meyer offered the Invocation. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE 91-22 SUBMITTED BY MIDAS REALTY CORPORATION. First on the Agenda for the Commission to consider, and make a recommendation to the City Council, relative to Conditional Use Application 91-22, submitted by Midas Realty Corporation, requesting a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47E.2 pursuant to Section 47F of Ordinance No. 82.73, as amended, and requesting an amendment to a site plan approved by Ordinance No. 91-69 for a Planned Commercial Center with an auto repair store (Midas Mufflers) and a small retail center on Lot 1R2, Block 1, of the Hayley Addition. The proposed amendments are physical changes to the site plan. The physical changes include moving the 20 foot pole sign out of the front yard setback area into a relocated planter island along the front. The relocated planter was formerly located at the northwest corner of the lot next to Payless Shoes property. Another change is the elimination of an "L/' shaped planter island at the northeast corner of the future retail area to allow recreational vehicles up to 32 feet long to maneuver into the Recreational Vehicle Bay. The last change is the reduction of the planter island at the southwest corner of the Midas building from 11 feet to 6 feet wide to allow more room for the handicap parking space. The property is located at 1281 William D. Tate Avenue and zoned B1HC11 Highway Commercial District Regulations. In the public hearing, Director of Community Development Tommy Hardy introduced Mr. Leonard Walley, representing Midas Realty Corporation. Mr. Walley stated there were some minor errors on the original site plan that had to be corrected. With no one wishing to speak, and no letters or petitions submitted for or against CU91-22, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, following a brief discussion, a motion by Darlene Freed, and a second by Ervin Meyer to approve the request for CU91-22, and the waiver to application requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. with, the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Meyer, Martin, Stamos, Young and Freed Nays: None Absent: Oliver CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION 92-01 SUBMITTED BY ABC SIGN COMPANY FOR CLASSIC CHEVROLET. Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU92-01, submitted by ABC Sign Company, for Classic Chevrolet. In the public hearing, Director of Community Development, Tommy Hardy advised that the applicant is requesting a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47E.2 pursuant to Section 47F of Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, and requesting a conditional use permit for an amendment to a site plan approved by Ordinance No. 91-09 for a Planned Commercial Center for a car dealership (Classic Chevrolet) by changing signage size, dimensions and heights on three of the five approved signs. The subject property is located at 1201 State Highway 114 West and zoned "CC" Community Commercial District Regulations. Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. Tom Durant. Mr. Durant stated that he would like some slight changes to the original application. He asked to reduce the height of two signs from 40 feet to 36 feet, with a cabinet size of 181.33 square feet, and reduce the height to 20 feet on the third sign which has a cabinet size of 54 square 2 feet. The applicant is also requesting a Waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. With no other questions from the Commission or council, no guests to speak and no letters or petitions, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, following a brief discussion by members and staff a motion by Ery Meyer, and second by Cathy Martin was to recommend the City Council approve the request for the conditional use and the waiver to application requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Martin, Meyer, Young, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None Absent: Oliver REPLAT OF LOT 44R, BLOCK, 1 OF WINDMILL ESTATES, SUBMITTED BY CHARLES L. BOWE Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the replat of Lot 44RO, Block 1 of Windmill Estates, submitted by Charles L. Bowen. The .4725 acre lot zoned "R-2011 Single -Family District Regulations is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Pool Road and High Meadow Drive. In the public hearing, Senior Civil Engineer Larry Frassinelli, introduced Mr. Bowen stated would like to replat the lot for a more efficient use of the property to construct a house. With no other questions from the Commission or Council, no guests to speak and no letters or petitions, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, following a brief discussion, a motion by Commission Member Cathy Martin, and a second by Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approve the replat of Lot 44R, Block I of Windmill Estates as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Martin, Meyer, Young, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None Absent: Oliver FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR FOREST ADDITION: Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council, was the final plat of Windsor Forest Addition. Senior Civil Engineer, Larry Frassinelli stated that the 11.49 3 with Rusty Saur of David Weekly Homes concerning Tree Removal Permit TR92-01, which was on the January 21st, P & Z Agenda. Mr. Wheeler stated that Mr. Saur of Weekly Homes had shifted the house on the lot and had decided not to use as much fill, and that any damaged trees would be replaced. Planner, Marcy Ratcliff stated that the Historic Foundation is hosting a luncheon Friday, February 28th, at Willhoite's, in downtown Grapevine. ADJOURNMENT• With no further business for the Commission to consider, a motion by Ery Meyer, and second by Curtis Young was to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M., with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Martin, Meyer, Young, Freed and Stamos Nays: None Absent: Oliver PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 1992. ATTEST: V- xwwl____ --- SECRETARY 5 CHAIRMAN