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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-18STATE 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 August, 1992, in the City council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Ron Cook chairman Larry Oliver Vice chairman Cathy Martin Member Darlene Freed Member Steve Stamos Member Curtis Young Member Marvin Balvin Member constituting a quorum, with no members absent, and the following City Staff: H.T.(Tommy) Hardy Greg Wheeler Marcy Ratcliff Ray Collins Carol Baron Teresa Wallace Larry Frassinelli Patrick Diviney Director of Community Building official Planner Planner Secretary Secretary Senior Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Development 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 Steve Stamos offered the Invocation. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Z92 -02, -SUBMITTED BY JOHN MOORE dba WESTCHESTER BUILDERS, INC. First on the Agenda for the Commission to consider, and make a recommendation to the City Council was Z92-02, submitted by John Moore dba Westchester Builders. In the Public Hearing, Planner, Marcy Ratcliff advised that the subject property is located at 621 West College Street but is not platted. The property contains 2.838 acres of land and has 305 feet of frontage along West College Street and 306 feet of frontage along Hudgins Street. The applicant is requesting a change in zoning from 11R-TH11 Townhouse to 11PO11 Professional Office. The proposed building will contain at least 4,675 square feet and a future expansion area. The building height may not exceed 2 stories or 30 feet. The applicant is proposing 35 parking spaces with the development. Mrs. Ratcliff, then introduced Mr. John Moore of Westchester Builders, Inc., to answer any questions. Members of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission were concerned about the preservation of the lake on the southeast corner of the lot and that too many trees would have to be removed. Mr. Moore stated he did not realize there was a lake on the lot because it is so wooded, but it will remain as is, and he will leave as many trees as possible. Mayor Tate asked if anyone wished to speak concerning Zoning Application Z92-02. Mr. Harlan Jewett of 721 West College Street was supportive, stating the project would be an enhancement for the neighborhood, but asked that the trees and lake be saved. Another guest questioned the proposed widening of College Street. Director of Public Works, Jerry Hodge stated that College Street would be widened in the future and would also open onto Hudgins. He also stated the parking lot could have access to Hudgins Street in the future. City Secretary, Linda Huff stated that she had received letters of approval from Mr. Glen B. O'Neal, 649 West Hudgins Street and Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Jewett of 721 West College Street. With no more questions, and no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Commission Members discussed the future arterials, corners, and intersections which will open up a wide area for office buildings in this area, stating that this is what is needed for long range planning. A motion by Marvin Balvin, and a second by Larry Oliver was to recommend approval of Z92-02, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Stamos, Young, Freed and Balvin Nays: Cook CONDITIONAL USE 92-11, SUBMITTED BY ROBERT LANIER dba THE GRAPEVINE WOOD SHOP: Next for the Commission to consider, and make a recommendation to the City Council, was Conditional Use 92-11, submitted by Robert Lanier dba The Grapevine Wood Shop. F, In the Public Hearing, Planner, Marcy Ratcliff stated 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 to allow a studio for the creation of crafts, furniture, and heritage arts which are handmade or handcrafted, that does not exceed 200 of the total floor area. The property is zoned "CBD" Central Business District and is located at 337 South Main Street. There will be 3,727.29 square feet dedicated to retail sales and accessory uses and 929.52 square feet for the studio area to create crafts, furniture, and heritage arts. The studio area contains 19.9% of the total floor area of the Grapevine Wood Shop. Mrs. Ratcliff introduced Robert Lanier, owner and operator of the Grapevine Wood Shop. Mr. Lanier presented slides of his wood shop showing the equipment he would use. He stated that all wood chips would be recycled. He noted the large cuts would be made from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., and during the rest of the day he would be using smaller saws, which make less noise. He also stated he has a dust collection system that will keep the work environment clean and dust free. With no one wishing to speak, and no letters submitted for or against CU92-11, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Commission Members asked Mr. Lanier if he had already started working in his shop without approval. Mr. Lanier stated, no, he had not started work, he had only set up the equipment to be ready to go to work when approved. A motion by Curtis Young, and a second by Cathy Martin was to recommend approval of the request for Conditional Use 92-11 as submitted, and the waiver to specific requirements of Section 47E.2. pursuant to Section 47.F. of Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Stamos, Young, Freed and Balvin Nays: None CONCEPT PLAN AMENDMENT 92-05, SUBMITTED BYALLENBIRMINGHAM: Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Concept Plan Amendment CP92-05, submitted by Mr. Allen Birmingham. In the public hearing, Planner, Marcy Ratcliff advised that the applicant is asking to amend the concept plan approved with the replat of Lot 1-R, Block 1 of the Oak Knolls Lakeview Addition. The property is zoned 11HC11 Highway Commercial District Regulations and is located at 2101 West Northwest Highway. The amended concept plan is different from the original concept plan in that the applicant is requesting to use the existing building (the Former 3 Concourse Automotive Building) containing 3,000 square feet and additionally proposing a new building containing 3,600 square feet. The concept plan as submitted is not in compliance with the variances approved in 1990, specifically landscaping. The applicant has requested variances per the proposed concept plan (BZA92-18). Planner, Marcy Ratcliff then introduced Allen Birmingham who asked for favorable consideration for the amendment to the concept plan. The Council was concerned as to whether or not there would be enough parking, Staff stated yes, the applicant provided the required parking. With no other questions from the Commission or Council, no quests to speak and no letters or petitions, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commissions deliberation session, Commission Members discussed the landscaping on Park Boulevard, the right-of-way along Northwest Highway and the buffer along the rear. Mr. Birmingham stated all the landscaping would be maintained and meets all the open space requirements. A motion by Curtis Young, and a second by Steve Stamos was to recommend approval of CP92-05 as proposed. Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Stamos Nays: None Abstain: Balvin END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1. BLOCK 1 ALLRED ADDITION: Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Allred Addition, submitted by Emogene Allred. In the Commissions deliberation session Planner, Marcy Ratcliff advised the subject property is located at the northwest corner of Ball Street and West Texas Street. The site is zoned R-7.5, Single Family Residence, with 0.2845 acres. After a brief discussion, a motion by Cathy Martin and a second by Darlene Freed was to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, of the Allred Addition with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Stamos and Balvin Nays: None 4 FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GRAPEVINE REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL PARK• Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council, was the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, of the Grapevine Regional Industrial Park submitted by Matt Goodwin. In the Commissions's deliberation session, following a brief discussion, a motion by Commission Member Steve Stamos and a second by Curtis Young was to recommend the City Council approve the Final Plat as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Stamos and Balvin Nays: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING OF JULY 21, 1992: A motion by Cathy Martin, and a second by Steve Stamos was to approve the minutes of the July 21, 1992 Planning and Zoning Meeting, as amended, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Stamos, and Balvin Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS• Planner, Marcy Ratcliff advised the Commission members of a Conference to be held in Austin, October 7th thru the 10th. Mrs. Ratcliff stated that one member needed to attend the Conference. Mrs. Ratcliff also advised the members that according to the City of Grapevine ordinance the Planning & Zoning Commission must have a workshop in September and suggested September 29th be scheduled. The Board members suggested the items of discussion be sent to them beforehand. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business for the Commission to consider, a motion by Larry Oliver and second by Steve Stamos was to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M., with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Freed, Stamos and Balvin Nays: None 5 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF AUGUST, 1992. ATTEST: SECRETARY R CHAIRMAN