Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-02AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2, 1998, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 11. OATH OF TRUTH III. OLD BUSINESS A. BOARD OF ZOING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA97-25, SUBMITTED BY HOWARD LAWSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 STATE HIGHWAY 114 WEST, AND CONSIDERATION OF SAME. B. BOARD OF • ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT RELATIVE TO BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT CASE BZA97-32, D BY KURT J. RANK FOR EXECUTIVE PEST CONTROLFOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 PINE STREET, AND CONSIDERATION OF IV. NEW BUSINESS A. :•A -r OF • ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT RELATIVE TO :•A•r OF • ADJUSTMENT SUBMITTED BY STEVEN AND DONNA POTTER FOR 1423 RIO BEND COURT,r CONSIDERATION OF • • :•�'r • • •r ••: • ' l • i • • BOARDC. OF •NING ADJUSTMENT TO CONDUCT RELATIVE TO :••'r OF • ADJUSTMENT CASE : ••: i SUBMITTED BY GABRIEL PARKER FOR 211 E. WORTH STREET, AND CONSIDERATION • V. MINUTES BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 5, 1998, MEETING. VI. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT (817) 410-3155 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq. ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 30TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1998 AT 5:00 P.M. R OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Grapevine, Texas met on Monday evening, February 2, 1998, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Randy Howell Chairman Carl Hecht Vice -Chairman Ery Meyer Secretary Dennis Luers Member Russell Anderson 1 st Alternate Ron Cook 2nd Alternate Kip Bruner 3`d Alternate constituting a quorum with Member Jill Davis absent. Also present were City Councilman Roy Stewart and the following City Staff: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Stephen Kindrick Gerrie Anderson CALL TO ORDER Director of Development Services Building Official Planner II Planner I Secretary Chairman Randy Howell called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. OLD BUSINESS BZA97-25 HOWARD LAWSON The first item for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA97-25, submitted by Mr. Howard Lawson for property located at 300 State Highway 114 East, legally described as Tract 2A1, William Bradford Survey, Abstract 131. Ron Stombaugh explained that the case was tabled at the January 5, 1998, public hearing due to inconsistencies between the variances as stated in the memo and the original variances requested in the application. Mr. Stombaugh noted that the inconsistencies had been eliminated. Mr. Stombaugh also announced that Mr. Lawson was unable to attend the meeting and there was no one else present to represent the case. Following are the requested variances from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 31.G.1., Light Industrial District Regulations which requires a lot width of not less than 100 feet. The proposed variance would allow a reduction of 34 feet to the 100 foot lot width requirement. If approved, the variance would allow a lot width measured at the front building line of 66 feet. Section 31.G.4., Light Industrial District Regulations which requires a rear yard of not less than 30 feet in depth. The proposed variance would allow a reduction of 20 feet to the 30 foot rear yard setback requirement. If approved, the variance would allow a 10 foot rear yard setback as shown on the concept plan. Section 31.G.5., Light Industrial District Regulations which requires two side yards each of which shall not be less than 15 feet in width. The proposed variance would allow a 10 foot reduction to the 15 foot side yard requirement to the south. If approved, the variance would allow a 5 foot side yard setback to the south as shown on the concept plan. Section 53.H.2.a., Landscaping Regulations which requires a 15 foot perimeter landscaping strip be maintained between off-street parking and a public right-of-way. The proposed variance would allow a 15 foot reduction to the 15 foot landscaping strip requirement. If approved, the variance would eliminate the 15 foot landscaping strip between off-street parking and a public right-of-way. Section 53.H.2.b., Landscaping Regulations which requires a 10 foot perimeter landscaping strip be maintained between off-street parking and an adjacent property line. The proposed variance would allow a 10 foot reduction to the 10 foot landscaping strip requirement. If approved, the variance would eliminate the 10 foot landscaping strip between off-street parking and an adjacent property line. BZA MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1998 Carl Hecht questioned the variances to the landscape ordinance since the site plan noted all requirements of landscaping regulations were being met. Mr. Stombaugh explained that all requirements of Section 53, would be met except the variances to be considered by the Board. Ery Meyer also noted that at the last meeting, he had suggested that the applicant look at reducing the size of the building to allow for more landscaping. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, spoke and explained that he and Ron Stombaugh had met with the applicant several times and felt they were making a legitimate effort in trying to provide landscaping to help the looks of the corridor along State Highway 114. Mr. Hardy explained that the plan is not close to what is normally required, but was an unusual tract, being long and narrow. Mr. Hardy explained that the applicant had a difficult time trying to get the buildings on the property to meet their needs as well as the City's goals. Mr. Hardy also noted that with the development of the tract, two billboards would be removed. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis After further discussion, Carl Hecht made a motion that a special condition did not exist. Mr. Hecht changed his recommendation that BZA97-25 be tabled without prejudice to the March 2, 1998, meeting. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis BZA97-32 — KURT RANK The next item of business for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA97-32, submitted by Mr. Kurt Rank for property located at 910 Pine Street. This case was tabled at the January 5, 1998, meeting per the applicant's request. Ron ••: Stombaugh announced to the Board that Mr. Rank submitted a letter requesting his case BZA97-32 be withdrawn due to zoning issues. Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis Dennis Luers then made a motion to approve Mr. Rank's request that his case BZA97-32 be withdrawn. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis NEW BUSINESS The first item of new business was for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider BZA98- 01, submitted by Steven and Donna Potter for property located at 1423 Rio Bend Court, and platted as Lot 5, Block 1, Wood Creek Estates. The following requested variance is from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 42.C.3., Supplementary District Regulations which requires detached accessory buildings in the R-5.0, Zero Lot Line Zoning District, to be separated from the main structure a minimum of ten (10) feet. The proposed request would allow a five (5) foot variance to the separation requirement, resulting in a separation of five (5) feet from the primary structure for a proposed garage/patio as shown on the plot plan. Mr. Williams explained that a five (5) foot separation variance was approved at the December 9, 1996, meeting, however, the applicant significantly changed the design of the accessory structure, precipitating a new request. Mr. Williams explained that Staff found a special condition existed, as the reduction of separation was an effort to save trees. BZA MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1998 Steven Potter, applicant, took the Oath of Truth and explained that he did not build a year ago, when the variance had been granted in December of 1996, because of a miscommunication with his builder. Since that time Mr. Potter explained he has come up with a new plan and would be able to save a 14" Oak tree. Mr. Potter also explained that when he purchased the house, he consulted with tree experts and has taken extreme measures to save trees on the lot. Donna Potter, applicant, took the Oath of Truth and explained how they consulted with Dr. Smith from the University of North Texas and a tree service on treatment of their Post Oaks in trying to save them from excavation during the development of the neighborhood. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Carl Hecht seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis Kip Bruner asked what the reason was for the 10 foot separation. Mr. Williams explained that the reason for the 10 foot separation was for access of emergency personnel, open space and to eliminate visual clutter in neighborhoods. After further discussion Carl Hecht made a motion that a special condition existed being the five (5) foot variance would result in saving trees. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis Carl Hecht made a motion to approve the request to Section 42.C.3., Supplementary District Regulations to allow a five (5) foot variance to the separation requirement, resulting in a separation of five (5) feet from the primary structure for a proposed garage/patio as shown on the plot plan. Russell Anderson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis :• '! i :iri ! The next item of business for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA98-02, submitted by Don and Jackie Whittier for property located at 204 North Dooley Street, platted as Lot 1A, Block 6, W. R. Boyd Center Addition. Ron Stombaugh explained that Mr. Whittier submitted an additional letter requesting that the case be tabled until the March 2, 1998, meeting. Dennis Luers then made a motion to table BZA98-02 to the March 2, 1998, meeting at the request of the applicant. Carl Hecht seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis The next item of business for the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider was BZA98-03, submitted by Gabriel Parker for property located at 211 East Worth Street, platted as Lot 4, Block 35, City of Grapevine. The following requested variances are from Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 23A.F.4, Grapevine Vintage District Regulations — which requires the minimum size of any "GV" Grapevine Vintage District to be one (1) acre. The applicant requested a.5253 acre variance to the minimum district size requirement. If approved, the variance would allow a district size of .4747 acres as shown on the site plan. Section 23A.G.1, Grapevine Vintage District Regulations - which requires a minimum lot width of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. The applicant requested a fifteen (15) foot variance to the minimum lot width requirement. If approved, the variance would allow a lot width of one hundred ten (110) feet as shown on the site plan. Section 23A.H.2, Grapevine Vintage District Regulations — which requires an additional building setback for any building or structure located within a distance equal to two (2) BZA MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1998 times the height of the building or structure, or fifty (50) feet, whichever is greater, to any residentially zoned area. The applicant requested a twenty-one (21) foot variance to the additional building setback requirement. If approved, the variance would allow a twenty-nine (29) foot additional building setback from a district zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential District as shown on the site plan. Stephen Kindrick explained the case and stated that Staff found special conditions existed specifically that it was an existing site and the existing structure on the property was the "Lucas House" constructed in 1895 and has significant historical value. Mr. Kindrick explained that a Zone Change Request and Conditional Use Request was to be heard at the February 17, 1998, City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission joint public hearing. Mr. Kindrick explained that the Zone Change Request could not be approved without the requested variances. Gerrell McCann of 221 E. Worth Street, Grapevine, took the Oath of Truth and explained that he was the adjacent property owner to the east and was in favor of the request. Mr. McCann was concerned about drainage onto his property from the paved parking area and expressed concern about a privacy fence being constructed between the two properties. Mr. McCann explained that he would prefer not to have a six to eight foot solid wood fence constructed between the two properties, but suggested a white picket fence would be more appealing. Michael Zerboch, landscape architect for the project took the Oath of Truth and addressed Mr. McCann's questions. Mr. Zerboch noted that a white picket fence would be appropriate on the property and that he would provide a drainage plan that would show the flow to the storm sewer. Ms. McNosky of 5108 Pheasant Run, Colleyville, Texas, took the Oath of Truth and explained that she owned the property at 414 and 408 Smith Street. Ms. McNosky explained that she was concerned about the changing of the zoning to CBD, Central Business District and the impact it would have on the parking in that area. Mr. Zerboch explained that there would be 13 parking spaces plus one handicap space at the rear of the property and noted that he preferred not to have parking along the street. Ms. McNosky asked the Board to please be mindful of the parking along the street. Gabe Parker, applicant and owner of Homestead Winery, took the Oath of Truth and explained the history of his business and emphasized the historical significance of this property. Mr. Parker explained that the 14 parking spaces should accommodate a winery tasting room. Mr. Parker noted that the total square footage of the building was 1,600 square feet with 1,100 square feet being used for the wine storage area. Tommy Hardy explained that the plan, with all parking being in the back, would bring back the streetscape that had been lost with previous uses. With no one else to speak either for or against the request, Dennis Luers made a motion to close the public hearing. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis Carl Hecht made a motion that a special condition existed being the existing building, known as the "Lucas House" was constructed in 1895 and has significant historical value to the City of Grapevine. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis Carl Hecht made a motion to approve the following variances to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73: Section 23A.F.4., Grapevine Vintage District allowing a district size of .4747 acres as shown on the plot plan. Section 23A.G.1., Grapevine Vintage District allowing a lot width of one hundred ten (110) feet as shown on the site plan. Section 23A.H.2., Grapevine Vintage District allowing a twenty-nine (29) foot additional building setback from a district zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District as shown on the site plan. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis MINUTES Next, the Board of Zoning Adjustment considered the minutes of the January 5, 1998, meeting. Ery Meyer made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 5, 1998, meeting, with corrections. Carl Hecht seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Scott Williams updated the Board concerning issuance of a 330 room Embassy Suites Hotel permit being issued and the Dick Clark's Restaurant opening at the Grapevine Mills Mail. Tommy Hardy informed the Board of the development of Winn Dixie Market Place and McDonalds at Hall Johnson Road and State Highway 121 and a new Tom Thumb, nursing home, and managed care facility on the west side of State Highway 121. Mr. Hardy noted that an Eckerds project will be before the City Council on February 17, 1998, for a Park Boulevard and Northwest Highway location. Mr. Hardy announced that Bass Pro Shop opened a store in the Gurnee Mail and the Bass Pro Shop scheduled for Grapevine revised their plans for 170,000 square feet for retail space. Mr. Hardy also discussed the improvements along State Highway 114 east. Mr. Hardy also informed the Board how the pedestrian traffic had increased along Main Street since the mall opened. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Ery Meyer made a motion to adjourn. Dennis Luers seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Howell, Hecht, Meyer, Luers, Anderson Nays: None Absent: Davis rAzau��� The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M. Lei 91c] MAI w WA 10 1 M 9 M."IM01 0 a I M 1612 9 M I WAN RLNKOI M IT, ul 22�z HA AN ATTEST: 4� eis; �R�EUTAIRY