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Home My WebLink AboutItem 01 - CU03-44 Davenport Motor CompanyTO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER 1-W' H.T. (TOMMY) HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUBJECT: DAVENPORT MOTOR COMPANY (CU03-44) — PERCENT OF OPPOSITION DATE: JANUARY 20, 2004 The total percent of property currently in opposition within 200 feet of the subject property is 25.89 percent. Because the total percent of property within 200 feet of the subject property exceeds 20 percent, a % vote is required in order to approve this request. The neighbors within 200 feet of this request stated several reasons why they oppose the rezoning request, and some of the reasons are as follows: • Fumes • Hazardous chemicals • Outside storage • Noise and traffic /sb I .22 ON15 SOUTHLAKE CITY I B 4.2fA 0 Em ky"O� RECEIVED JAN 1 4 200 PAGE. - 1.313 @ 1.269 @ 10 TR4 TR 4A3 TR 4A 18 AC I CU03-4&,, F I!�e I TR 4B 4.8 Ate DtENPORT M WRI*EN COMMENTS MUq; S11 RECEivtu JAN 1 4 2004 rO R COMPANY PAGE.....OF.... s E RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LAT R IARY 19. 2004 t of the subject tract) or (a interested citizen), i following comments) (817) OwIL155 Fax: (817) quer ons and mail response: anning Secretary 3rtmie t of Development Servicx ity of Grapevine . .O. Box 95104 Grra evine. Texas 76099 Print fiameand Address, or Lot, Bl k and Subdivision: _ _ _ 1 . _ . (817) OwIL155 Fax: (817) quer ons and mail response: anning Secretary 3rtmie t of Development Servicx ity of Grapevine . .O. Box 95104 Grra evine. Texas 76099 RECEIVED JAN 14 2004 PAGE ..... OF.... Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, TX 76099 RE: File # CU0344 Davenport Motors, Protest Grapevine City Council and Planning and Zoning. Commission Members It has come to my attention that the Grapevine Planning & Zoning Board and City Counsel will be hearing a Special Use Permit Request for an Automotive Body Repair Shop to be constructed for Davenport Motors. As owner of the adjacent properties at 2321 and 2401 Ira E. Woods, I believe that an Automotive Body Shop is not in keeping with the current Zoned Use. Respectfully, the Grapevine Zoning Board and City Council should not approve this Special Use Permit or allow the Proposed Use. The reasons are as.follows: • The Proposed Use does not compliment the aesthetic .character of the existing area. and is not in keeping with the Highest and Best use for the property. • The Automotive Body Shop will perform Vehicle Painting that produces undesirable fumes; even thought filters are required. • Petroleum, Oil and other Chemicals will be used on the site and are possible contamination Hazards to the Air and Ground. • Although the proposed building design is attempting to match the appearance of the building. at. 2401, it will not achieve the architectural characteristics or attractive features of the existing buildings; because of its proposed use. • The issue that "outdoor storage of vehicles is not allowed" is yet to be specifically defined and will be an ongoing burden to City Code Staff to enforce. HEI Management P.O.. Box .1653 Grapevine, TX 76099 RECEIVED JAN 14 2004 ME ..... OF.... • The proposed fence and gates surrounding the property further demonstrates this use is not in keeping with a Community Commercial Use. The proposed plans show Barb Wire fencing surrounding the site similar to that currently in place at their Plano Shop. • Tires, Damaged Car Parts, and Vehicle Wreckers are not in keeping with the current Medical, Banking, Dental, Speech Therapy and Insurance Office use of the adjacent buildings. • It is possible that due to the nature of the business and proposed use, Noise and Light Pollution could easily disturb established users. • This proposed Automotive Body Shop is not in keeping with the Look, Marketability, Character, and Intended use of its Adjoining Neighbors and Grapevine's Master Planned Zoning Efforts. I visited the Davenport Repair Shop in Plano and found that the Plano facility is located and Zoned in a Light Industrial Land Use Category, this is the correct zoning for this use and not CC. This should hold true for Grapevine. Spot zoning thru the use of a Special Use Permit creates serious and long lasting problems for the City. When detailed reviews were underway with Grapevine City Officials during the permitting process on 2321 and 2401 Ira Woods; there was an extensive design acid planning effort. These efforts helped assure that these facilities were very attractive and created the properimage. Ira E. Woods is one of the main gateways to the City and it wasextremely important at that time that these -building project.the. proper image. The City has spent years cleaning up certain sections of Northwest Highway in Grapevine. These Problems were cause by spot zoning early in Grapevine's history. These areas contained primarily Auto Repair and related uses we do- not want to see the .same problems en Ira E. Woods. It has been explained_ to me that this facility is planned as an upscale facility. for. Lexis only; however, based. on observations of their facility in Plano, I feel this will be difficult to control over the. life o£the property. The Proposed Use of an Automotive Body .Repair Shop simply does not belong at this location. - Management RO. Box 1653 Grapevine, TX 76099 Y, RECEIVED JAN 14 2004 PACE ..... OF..,. Although, ' I am very concerned, unfortunately I am out of the country and unable to present my objections in person. My plans for this trip were made early and did not allow for changes, when these meetings recently came up. I can be contacted at 817-371-4007 until January 14, 2004, or by email anytime thereafter at JCL999@charter.net Regards, Jam s L caster, O er f 2401 and Partner in Ira E. ,Woods Office Complex Atta encs: photos of Davenport Plano � •tax. 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Y I : a Y4 ryx r c a n a rc. y a„ s� x: x 41 U s t v . np F u i t n v VI w f ;` k rs a a a t �+ � w , CU0344 DAVENPORT MOTOR COMPANY i N , I 71i=o 17 within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an Interested citizen), d/or (have the following comments) StockPrint Name and Address, or Lot, , (817) 410-3155 Fax: (617) 410.3018 Direct questions and mail responses to. - Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 16099 J File i 0 I I PROPERTY D"ENP M •'COMP NOT A OWNER- WRtTTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5 PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2004 RECEIVED JAN 15 2004 Procedure to Respond: PAGE ..... OF.... As (a Property Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an interested citizen), 1 (approve rotesf nd/or (have the following comments) a �1 U 2cl�.�rc�tu,�-fro I'l u6dv r T - AR 1Q* �A !A � i�t-A ` -�Q �� tL , i no c 4cJ.u�R k-v�> tit ; A � c � (�v Pe- 6 v�t �k v�' &b wc)l cl cuyd �K u -b wto mckMt-WA yr cJwtvtA �u t� ► `i ' . 0��tt,��__ ��CGt..�c% ehd aLV � � c4'T�?sv� w ted r,�u z to f�ef,��a S a r � � PrintName anlAddress, r Lot, Block and Subdivision: ThtmA --va �jUux M -P_- 6 c t BEC- COA`CT5,Ab5 J3aa Signature: • cl � U► • • 1 • �� Telephone: (817) 410-3155 Fax: (817) 410-3018 Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine. P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 S. Robert Harla, D.O., P.A. Board Certified in Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Jams uy 19, 2003 Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P4 Box 95104 Cka►pcvinc, Texas 76499 2321 Ira E. Woods Suite 180 Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 329-2263 FAX (817) 3293793 Grapevine City Council and Planning and Zoning Comnnission Members: RE: File #CU03-44 Davenport Motors, Protest I am an interested citizen, part owner, and tenant at 2321 Ira E. Woods Drive, Suite 190 Grapevine, Texas 76051 I protest the proposed Special Use Permit. I do not believe that an Automotive Body Shop is in keeping with the current Zoned use. I respectfully submit that the Grapevine Zoning Hoard and City Council should NOT approve tbls Special Use Permit or allow the proposed use. My reasons are: The proposed wo docs not compliment the aesthetic oharactcr of tho existing greet and is not in keeping with the Highest and Best use for the property. In the two buildings adjacent to this lot are an Imaging Center, Insurance Agency, Speech Therapist, Bank, Demist, Intemnat Medicine Physician, Mortgage Company, and Dermatologist. The next building contains Attorney's offices, Aoeountants, And Financial Planners. Painting may produce undesirable fumes, even though filters are required. Petroleum products and other Chemicals will be used on site mrd are a possible con t. An Aesthetically "matchW design will still house a Body Shop. Monday, January 18, 2004101 PM MOMR Marla V 1 (-4so-a( o.a The issue of "outdoor storage of vehicles is not allowed" has of yet not specifically been defined and will be an ongoing burden to the City Code Staff to enforce after it has been defined. Pictures of the Plsno Location and proposed plans show Barb Wire Fencing surrounding the site. Vehicle Wreckers, Tires, and Damaged car parts do not fit in with the current Office use in the adjacent buildings. It is possible that due to the nature of the business and proposed use Noise and Light pollution may disturb the current temmnts or their clients. This Proposed Automotive Body Shop is not in keeping with the look, Marketability, Character, and Intended use of its Adjoining Ncigbhors and Grapevines' Master Plan. 1U shop sit the Phino Location is located in a Zo=d Light Industrial Land Use arm l believe they should find a suitably zoned location in this area if they desire but not at this location. Spot zoning and use of a Special Use Permit is not in concert or use as the other businesses in the neig*orhood and will present problems over the life -span of the structure. Ira E. Woods is a gateway i 20 and out of the city. Having a Body Shop with a barbed wire topped fence, wreckers bringing in damaged, posaft leaking vehicles will slow aaitic and detract from the other businesses on the street. I believe it will set a bad example as to what the city will approve and where it will approve it. I believe that client's conzmg to the other businesses in these co rnplex= will not be pleased getting their professional services in buildings that are located next to a body shop. Most sincerely, S. 0a" S. Robert Harla, D.O. 'k• GRAPEVINE IMAGING -• ANDr1" PAIN MA14AGF-MENT CENTER January 13, 2004 Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P. 0. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 ItE; Pile #CTJ03A4 Davenport Motors, Protest • - # Grapevine City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Members: As a tenant in an adjacent property located at 2401 Ira E. Woods, we would like to voice our concern over the consideration of Special Use Pern it Request for an Automotive Body Repair Shop. We respectfully request that the Zoning Board and City Council not. g tr y& this Special Use Permit nor allow the proposed use of this property. Our business is one of diagnostic medical imaging and a pain management practice. To that end we have committed a substantial amount of looney to building improvements and equipment and are concerned that any automotive repair shop will substantially devalue our business. The plant and physical facilities required for an automotive repair business is detriwaital to the aesthetic character of the area. It has been suggested that barbed wire fencing, tures, damaged cars and car parts will be visible from our location. We feel this is not in keeping with the highly professional group of businesses currently located on the adjacent property. More importantly, however, we are gravely concerned about the welfare of our patients and employees when exposed to potentially hazardous substances, which are routinely used in an automotive repair business. Manny of our patients receive diagnostic tests due to respicvmy complaints. We believe that the use of paints, aerosols, petroleum based products and other chemicals could prove potentially harmful to their health, as well as the employees who spend a considerable amount of time in our facility. 2403 IRA E. WOOnS, SUITZ 600 • CRAipmNE. TX 76051 • (6 17) 466-9991 • fAX (8 17) 486-9992 - www.(jrapevineimsginr-COM 01/19/2004 11:55 8174889992 GRAPEVINE IMAGING MAL*- F93/83 consider not only the long term negative In short, we feel that the City should seriously ences of allowing special use impact to this bigh-end area of Hwy 26, but the consecN permits and spot zoning- An automotiv , repair shop should be placed in anotherwith the n where it conforms to current tenants and property owes and more in keeping established businesses. The aforementioned business on the proposed site is inappropriate for the City, the c=ent businesses and the proposed use. We look forward to your response in this important matter. Respectfully, ela R, Colbert President S, Mayfel % CEO File #: CU03-44 NOT A PROPERTY OWNER DAVENPORT MOTOR COMF WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LATER • rA00 PLO-cedure to ,; As (a PropetLDxner within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an interested citizen), l (approve)rotes and/or (have the following comments) bu5l,�e.d,c, QrY.e. r,c ems, Cin i �ce,nc esu 4W.Ar Votes n dti6oAzcs �mal,l C,�n`l �dar�y, glikl tKe- &WOje-5 V Y\ , dosP, Syr Print Name and Address, or Lot, Block and Subdivision: A t I 6 i ,1 Telephone: (817) 410-3155 Fax: (817) 410-3018 Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine. P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 m` TX %los-1 File #: CU03-44 RECEIVED DAVENPORT MOTOR COMPANYJAN 19 2004 nAbV ne WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOT A PROPERTY OWNER THAN 5PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY , A WITHIN 200 FEET As or (an interested citizen), I (apprevIotest) andA&r (have the following comments) 1091=AWANN "Il" i�111111 11111, 1111111 -W II _ A�0 _ WAI Print Name and Address, pr Lot, Block and Subdivision: R 7- - Q (Phone No.) S —1* --+10 --�W-9 Telephone: (817) 410-3155 Fax: (817) 410-3018 Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 Page 1 of l From: < To: <contactus@ci.grapevine.tx.us> NOT A PROPERTY OWNER Date: 1/19/2004 1:40 PM Subject: Contact Us Form Name: Dr. & Mrs. Leon Horowitz Address: 600 Regency Crossing City: Southlake State: TX Zip: 76092 Phone: 817-424-1670 Email: leonnmi@aol.com Please select a department. (Check all that apply) City Council Comments: Dear Mayor and Council Members: We wish to voice our support for the application of Davenport Motor Company to establish a Lexus service center in Grapevine. Davenports location in Plano is of the highest stadaYds as far as service and appearance. Its location in Grapevine would be a welcome addition to surrounding communities. We urge you to approve this application at your January 20th meeting. Sincerely, Dr.and Mrs Leon Horowitz file:HC:\Documents%20and%20Settings\gstainbrook\Local%20Settings\Temp\7\GW 100001.... 1/20/2004 raqe -11 Roger Nelson Thoughts an upcoming City Council meeting - �. From: "Emle McAnaily" < To: <melson@ci.grapevine.tx.us> Date: Friday, January 16, 200411:17:39 AM Subject: Thoughts on upcoming City Council meeting Mr. Nelson and City Council, it has come to my attention that there is an issue before you on Tuesday night that involves the development of a much needed business in our area. The issue is the building permit for Davenport Motor Company. I am writing because this is a company I have strong feelings about and 1 strongly encourage you to support their business proposal because it is the best thing for more citizens in your jurisdiction. • •'�` a I became a DMC customer several years ago,1 believe in 1998. 1 have had lots of work done by these gentlemen and I have found them to be the utmost in character and integrity. in fact, several times they repaired my automobile at a loss to them personally to honor a warranty on parts produced by Toyota. I can assure you a drive to Plano is a daunting task if you can avoid it, as I'm sure you are all aware. Even so, I've made the trek numerable times due to the service, quality, and value received once I get there. We are fortunate to live in an area of some influence. There are a great number of Lexus automobiles in NE Tarrant County. The approval of this business in Grapevine would mean valuable revenue to city coffers as well as provide a much needed service to the citizens. I urge you to approve the measure before you this Tuesday night as the best thing for Grapevine, Hwy 26 corridor, and in fact NE Tarrant and Denton Counties. 1 am a resident of Southiake. i lived in Grapevine for 11 years prior to our recent move. i have never written, appeared for, nor argued against an issue before a council before. I do however feel strongly about this Issue and wanted to weigh in on my thoughts. I thank you for your consideration and time. Respectfully, Ernie McAnaily Vice President Alongside Management DAVENPORT MOTOR COMPANY WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5 PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2004 Procedure to Respond: erty Owner within 200 feet of the subject tract) or (an interested citizen),/(/(L rove protest) and/or (have the following comments) werem17169 A Print Name and Address, or Lot, Block and Subdivision: �L ` 3? 00 `Fw iSz b1 -q Signature: (Phone No. g -11L- 514"3-% Direct questions and mail responses to: Planning Secretary Department of Development Services City of Grapevine . P.O. Box 95104 Grapevine, Texas 76099 The subject and surrounding property to the east rezoned from "C -W" Commercial Warehouse to "Ll" Light Industrial District in the 1984 Citywide Rezoning. The property was later rezoned from "Ll" Light Industrial District to "CC" Community Commercial District by Zone Change Request Z95-20. The property to the west was zoned "C -OU" Commercial -Outdoor District. SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE: NORTH: "Ll" Light Industrial District — Heritage Industrial park SOUTH: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport EAST: "CC" Community Commercial District — office building WEST: "Ll" Light Industrial District — vacant property The subject tract is located within "Zone C" Greatest Zone of Effect as defined on the "Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" map. In Zone C, industrial and commercial uses that can tolerate a high level of sound exposure are appropriate. The applicant's proposal is an appropriate use in this noise zone. MASTER PLAN APPLICATION: The Master Plan designates the subject property as a Commercial land use. The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan. /rs 0AZC1J\C(J03-44.4 2 January 13, 2004 (10:50AM)