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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-20STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OFTARRANT 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 20th day of April, 1993, in the City Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Ron Cook Larry Oliver Cathy Martin Curtis Young Marvin Balvin Darlene Freed Steve Stamos Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum and the following city staff: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Greg Wheeler Marcy Ratcliff Ray Collins Teresa Wallace Larry Frassinelli CALL TO ORDER: Director of Community Development Building Official Planner Planner Planning Secretary Senior Civil Engineer Mayor William D. Tate called the Joint Public Hearing to order at 7:40 P.M. Chairman Ron Cook called the Planning & Zoning Commission to order at 8:25 P.M. INVOCATION: Planning and Zoning Commission member Darlene Freed offered the invocation. • - w1viallgelp CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION• First on the Agenda for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction by the addition of Article XII Radio and Television Antennas. In the public hearing, Director of Community Development, Tommy Hardy presented the 1 proposed changes to Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, Appendix "D" of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Section 13 "13-20", Section 14 "R-12.5", Section 15 "R-7.5" Single Family District Regulations, Section 16 "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line District Regulations, Section 17"R-3.5" Two -Family District Regulations, Section 18 "R -MH" Mobil Home District Regulations, Section 10 "R-TH" Townhouse District Regulations, Section 21 "R -MF -1" Multi -Family District Regulations, Section 22 "R -MF -2" Multi -Family District Regulations, and Section 22A "R-MODH" Modular Home District Regulations relative to Communication Equipment Regulations. Mayor Tate asked for questions from Planning and Zoning and the Council. With no response, Mayor Tate asked if any guests were present to address the case. With no guests to speak, and no written response, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, a motion was made by Marvin Balvin, with a second by Curtis Young, to approve the request for the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73, as amended, Appendix "D" of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Conditional Use Application filed by Will Wickman to allow the possession, storage and on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and mixed drinks) in conjunction with a restaurant. In the public hearing, Community Development Director, Tommy Hardy, introduced Mr. Raymond Truett to address any questions relative to the request. There were no questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council, No guests were present to speak to the application. With no response or letters of petition the public hearing was closed. In the commissions's deliberation session, Larry Oliver made a motion, with a second by Cathy Martin, to approve the request with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU9.3-01 - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Next on the agenda for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Conditional Use request filed by the First Baptist Church of Grapevine. Tommy Hardy advised the applicant is requesting to amend to approved site plan of G.R.A.C.E (Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange) to reduce the size of the use allowing a non-profit institution to occupy a residence in a "R-7.5" Single Family District. Mr. Hardy introduced Joe Lipscomb, representative of the First Baptist Church of Grapevine, to address any questions. Questions followed from the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the removal of houses of possible historic value, and mature trees to allow for a parking lot as an accessory use to the church. Also addressed were concerns about screening and landscape buffering of the parking lot from the surrounding property owners. Members of the Council inquired as to other possible locations on the north or west of the church that would be more accommodating as a parking lot that would not be disruptive to the existing neighborhood. In response, Mr. Lipscomb related that the church would be willing to assist in moving the Koonce House to another site if anyone were interested in buying and restoring the property to preserve it's historic nature. Mr. Lipscomb also noted that the church was looking into other solutions to its parking problems. Resident Jenny Jones, 603 South Worth Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed parking lot. P. W. McCallum, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, spoke in opposition to the demolition of existing houses which once comprised the Original Town of Grapevine to provide space for a parking lot. With no letters or petitions the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, members discussed the Conditional Use request to reduce the size of G.R.A.C.E. by amending the current site plan to allow for space for parking as an accessory use the First Baptist Church. Concerns were discussed in allowing a parking lot to be built if it would be disruptive to the neighborhood. Commission members addressed the need for additional parking for the church, but disagreed with the location. Members were in agreement they would like to see the Koonce house preserved if possible. A motion by Curtis Young, with a second by Marvin Balvin, was to deny the request. Director of Community Development, requested the members consider tabling action on the request to allow further consideration. Marcy Ratcliff advised the members that the Conditional Use Request was to amend the current site plan of G.R.A.C.E., and the parking lot is an accessory use of the church. Commission members voted to deny the request with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None 3 REPLAT APPLICATION - LOT 1 R, BLOCK 37, ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAPEVINE After discussion by the member of the Commission, Curtis Young moved to deny the request to replat Lot 1 R, Block 37, Original Town of Grapevine because it would allow multiple houses on a single lot. Darlene Freed seconded the motion with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: None Nays: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed and Stamos in the public hearing, Tommy Hardy, Director of Community Development, informed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission the applicants for Z92-19 Hall - Johnson Partners, Ltd., and Z93-01 Baja Development Corporation requested their respective cases be tabled to May 18, 1993. With no questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission, or the City Council, the Council voted 7-0 to table action until May 18, 1993. Mayor Tate advised the guests present to note the May 18, 1993 date as no further notice would be sent informing them of the date and time. He further advised the guests if they had an interest in the two zoning cases they should come back to the May 18, 1993 hearing to make their position known. ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Z93-03 GRAPEVINE --COLLEY-VILLE I.S.D. In the public hearing, Tommy Hardy presented Zone Change application Z93-03 from the Grapevine-Colleyville I.S.D. requesting approximately 13.687 acres be rezoned from "R-7.5" Single Family Residential to "GU" Governmental Use, also requesting replatting of the lot for the construction of an elementary school. Jim Lancaster was introduced to answer any questions for the school board. In response to the questions, Mr. Lancaster related the school would be located on the south end of the site fronting on Hall -Johnson Road. With no questions from the council and no guests to speak to the case Mayor Tate asked if any responses or petitions were received. Linda Huff read a letter from Timothy and Alice Bergmann of 728 Weddle Drive in opposition to the proposed rezoning. 11 With no further questions, or responses, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberations, questions were raised concerning the lack of a site plan or concept plan required on the property. In answer to the question it was noted that a governmental use does not require a site plan or concept plan. Further discussions revealed the police department and fire department had approved the plans. Marvin Balvin, with a second by Steve Stamos, moved that the zone change request be approved with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None Abstain: Cook, Oliver Zone Change Request Z93-04 114 & Main Partners L.P. Next, Director of Community Development, Tommy Hardy presented zone change request Z93-04 covering approximately 70 1/2 acres located at 801 State Highway 114 West from "PID" Planned Industrial Development to "CC" Community Commercial. Jeff Grogan, Architect for the project, spoke to the request and the concept for the proposed use of the property. Questions were addressed concerning the access from State Highway 114 and commitments from possible tenants. With no questions from the council, no guests to speak, and one letter of support the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, members discussed the concept plan proposed. Questions were directed to Tommy Pigg regarding the road through the development. Robert Penn of Bio Sport Development answered questions regarding the proposed driving range. Marvin Balvin, with a second by Curtis Young, made a motion to approve the request with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None REPLAT OF LOT 12, BLOCK 4 W. C. LUCAS ADDITION Larry Frassinelli presented the replat application of Mr. Ronnie English to subdivide a single lot into two lots to provide for two residences. With questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council, and no guests to speak, or letters or petitions addressing the request the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session Larry Oliver made a motion, with a second by Cathy Martin, to approve the request to replat the property. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None PRELIMINARY PLAT - BELFORT ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was the plat request for the Beifort Addition. Darlene Freed, with a second by Cathy Martin, was to table the request with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of February 16, 1993. Marvin Balvin, with a second by Cathy Martin, made a motion to accept the minutes with no corrections, The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 1993 Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of March 23, 1993. Cathy Martin, with a second by Darlene Freed, was to approve the minutes with no corrections. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, reminded the Commission members that a tri -annual 0 workshop would be held May 25th. Recommendations for discussion at the workshop were parking lots in residential areas; drive cuts, and distances between drive cuts. The Commission t tatively set a time for a workshop to be held concerning the State Highway 121 Corri r Study in May. Marvin Balvin discussed hl;"upcoming trip to Chicago to learn more about the planning process. °° ADJOURNMENT: With no further business for the Com ssion to consider, a motion by Larry Oliver and a second by Cathy Martin was to adj our the meeting at 9:00 PM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Bain, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None `� PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING ANDONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE DAY OF MAY, 1993. ATTEST: SECRETARY 7 workshop would be held May 25th. Recommendations for discussion at the workshop were parking lots in residential areas; drive cuts, and distances between drive cuts. The Commission tentatively set a time for a workshop to be held concerning the State Highway 121 Corridor Study in May. Marvin Balvin discussed his upcoming trip to Chicago to learn more about the planning process. With no further business for the Commission to consider, a motion by Larry Oliver and a second by Cathy Martin was to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Freed, and Stamos Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING Al'�D ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE le,'�DAY OF MAY, 1993. SECRETARY CHAIRMAN 7