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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-20STATE 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 20th day of September, 1994, 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 Kathy Martinez Steve Newby Kristin Antilla Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member 1 st Alternate 2nd Alternate with member Steve Stamos absent, constituting a quorum, and the following City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Marcy Ratcliff Teresa Wallace: Scott Williams Jerry Hodge Stan Laster Larry Frassinelli CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Director of Community Development Planner Planning Secretary Building Official Director of Public Works Assistant Public Works Director Senior Civil Engineer Commissioner Larry Oliver offered the Invocation. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor William D. Tate called the joint meeting to order at 8:15 P.M., and Chairman 0 P & T Minutes 7/19/94 Ron Cook called the Planning & Toning Commission deliberation session to order at 8:50 P.IM CU94 --20 - B X..!ES CAFE First on the Agenda for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was conditional use request CU94 -20 submitted by David Hensley Architects for Boxies Cafe to be located at 1298 William D. Tate Avenue and platted as Lot 1 R2R -2, Block 1, Hayley Addition. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to amend the approved site plan for the Hayley Addition Planned Commercial Center CU94 -05 (Ordinance 94 -25) which approved the possession, storage, retail sale, and on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages) to amend the floor plan and exterior elevations. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, told the Planning and Toning Commission and the City Council the applicant is requesting to amend the floor plan and exterior elevation of the restaurant containing 2,510 square feet, and a twenty foot pole sign. The changes will not affect the parking requirements. The applicant is required to have twenty eight parking spaces and is providing twenty eight spaces, twenty seven on their lot and one on the Midas property next door. David Hensley was available for questions relative to the request. With no questions from the Planning and Toning. Commission or the City Council, no guests to spear, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, members discussed the relocation of the entry tower. Cathy Martin moved to approve conditional use request CU94 -20 with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with 47.F. Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote; Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays: None Absent: Starnos CU94 -21 - DANNY TOSH Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was cond itional use request CU94 --21 submitted by Danny Tosh Architect for Chevron USA to amend the approved Park west Plaza Planned Commercial Center CU94 -09 (Ordinance 94 -39) specifically to Lot 1, Chevron Service Station, The applicant is Ri P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 proposing to remove the existing automatic car wash to allow a restaurant with a drive through window in conjunction with an existing gasoline service station and convenience store with the possession, storage, retail sale and off - premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) to be located at 2035 West Northwest Highway. The applicant is also requesting to relocate a twenty foot pole sign on Park Boulevard, containing a gross surface area of eighty five square feet with fifty percent changeable copy and a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.170 Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, told the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council the applicant is proposing to remove the existing carwash at the rear of the service station and build a small McDonald's drive through restaurant with limited inside seating, limited menu items, and reduced hours of operation. The restaurant is required and is providing eleven parking spaces. Mr. Jaynes Dodson, 102 Brookside Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. With no questions from the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council, nor any other guests to speak, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Commissioners discussed the traffic circulation at the corner of Northwest Highway and Park Boulevard. Concerns were raised regarding the patron automobile stacking capacity and the possibility that cars would be entering and exiting the development under unsafe conditions due to the large volume of traffic at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Northwest Highway. Also,, of major concern was the delivery of fuel to the station during hours of operation that would increase traffic concerns. Larry Oliver, with a second by Cathy Martin, moved to deny the request to allow conditional use request CU94 -21. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver,, Martin, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays: Young Absent: Stamos CU94 -22 - EL FENIX RESTAURANT Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was conditional use request CU94 -22 submitted by CHS Architects for El Fenix Restaurant to amend the approved site plan of the Metroplace Second Installment Planned Commercial Center. The applicant is specifically requesting to amend the approved site plan of CU94 -12 P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 (ordinance 94 -48 ) which allowed the possession, storage, retail sale and on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, ovine and mixed beverages) in conjunction with a restaurant and a forty foot pole sign. Marcy Ratcliff, city Planner, explained the applicant is proposing revisions in the kitchen area to enhance operations and a more desirable storage configuration. The applicant is proposing no changes to the footprint of the building, dining, seating., or building area. Mogy Haddad was present to respond to questions relative to the request. With no guests to speak, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved, with a second by Cathy Martin to approve CU94 -22 with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays: None Absent: Starnos CU94 -23 - CHINA COAST Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was conditional use request CU94 -23 submitted by Tire Hanrehan for China Coast Restaurant to be located on Lot 2, Block B, Metroplace, Second Installment and specifically addressed as 315 State Highway 114 west. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to amend CU94 -12 (Ordinance 94 -48) Metroplace Second Installment Planned Commercial Center to develop a restaurant on Lot 2, with the possession, storage, retail sale and on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages) and a forty foot pole sign with a maximum gross surface area of 288 square feet and a ground sign with a maximum gross surface area of 60 square feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to the site plan requirements of Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.1. Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, explained the applicant is proposing a restaurant containing 7,698 square feet with a maximum occupant load of 325 persons, which requires 108 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to develop 139 parking spaces, Mrs. Ratcliff showed a concept plan depicting the location of the proposed Olive Carden Restaurant and China coast Restaurant. Mr. Alike Murray was available to address questions relative to the request. 0 P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 There were no questions from the Planning and zoning Commission and only one comment from Councilman Pittman regarding the number of parking spaces being provided. with no guests to speak, any letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed . In the Commission's deliberation session, members discussed the drainage on the subject tract. Marvi P & z Minutes 9/20/94 Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays: None Absent: Stamos Cu94 -26 - DON PABLOS RESTAURANT Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was conditional use request Cu94 -26 submitted by D F &. R. Restaurant Corporation for Don Pablos Mexican Restaurant located on Lot 1, Block 2, The CrossRoads of DFW specifically addressed as 1709 CrossRoads Drive. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to amend the approved site plan of Cu94 -10 (ordinance 94 -43) specifically to allow an amendment to the building by removing a stairwell and adding an elevator to the Don Pablos Restaurant in order to satisfy the American Disability Act requirements with the possession, storage, retail sale and on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages) and a forty foot pole sign containing 243 square feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, explained the changes to the restaurant will not effect the occupancy load of 482 persons or the required parking. The restaurant will provide 188 parking spaces, which exceeds the requirement of 101 parking spaces. The proposed forty foot pole sign has a maximum gross surface area of 243 square feet. Lisa Moore was present to address questions relative to the request. 111i'ith no guests to speak to the request, no letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed . In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin, with a second by Steven Newby, moved to approve CU94 -26 with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cools, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays; None Absent: Sta mos SU94 -02 - CINFM1ARK USA Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was special use permit SU94 -02 submitted by Urban Architecture for Cinemark, USA. The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow a maximum of 45 skill or coin operated machines with a redemption center in conjunction with a seventeen screen movie D P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 theater and four food service areas. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, explained the proposed theater contains 102. Soy square feet and the proposed game room contains 1,810 square feet. The theater is required 1,032 parking spaces and is providing 1,148 parking spaces. The theater has a seating capacity of 4,131 persons. Mr. Cal Young was introduced to respond to questions from Council regarding the date they planned to open the facility pending approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. He responded that they were planning to open the theater for operation on Memorial Day of 1995. With no other questions, letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed, In the Commission's deliberation session members discussed the seating capacity of the theater. police patrol of the facility, and the necessity of purchasing a ticket to enter the theater to play the coin operated games. Curtis Young, with a second by Cathy Martin, moved to approve the special use request SU94 -02 with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos END OF PUBLIC NEARING Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby CU94 -19 - CLASSIC TILE AND PLASTER Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was CU94 -19 submitted by Bart Adams for Classic Tile and Plaster. The applicant is requesting to amend the approved "SP" Site Plan Zoning District of Z84 -02 (Ordinance 84 -02) to expand west into the future development area to allow unpaved outside storage of construction materials (sand and stone), in conjunction with the existing operation of a sales office and warehouse facility for the products. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 Marcy Ratcliff, City Planner, explained Mr. Adams had installed an eight foot screening fence along the northern property line. Mr. Adams has removed the rock from the property. Only the sand for mortar mix remains on the property. Mr. Adams has instituted working hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Marvin Baivin, with a second by Curtis Young, moved to approve the conditional use request CU94 -19 with a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Gook, Oliver, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos Young, Baivin, Martinez and Newby PRELIMINARY PLAT - STONEWOOD PHASE 11 Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was the Preliminary Plat of Stonewood, Phase 11 submitted by Wright Development Co. The site contains 28.789 acres and is currently zoned "R- -12.5" Single Family District with a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet and is being platted to develop the site into a residential subdivision with 57 lots. The site is currently vacant and undeveloped land. Marvin Baivin moved to approve the Statement of Findings relative to the Preliminary Plat of Stonewood, Phase 11 and approve the Preliminary Plat Application of Stonewood, Phase 11. Larry Oliver seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes; Goof, Oliver, Baivin, Newby Days: Martin, Young, Martinez Absent: Sta mos FINAL PLAT - TOWNE PARK PHASE 11 Next for the Commission to consider was the Final Plat of Towne Park., Phase 11 submitted by Centex Real Estate Corp. to develop a residential subdivision with BB lots . The site contains 14.995 acres and is currently zoned "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line District. The property is located on the southwest corner of Mustang Drive and Heritage Avenue. The site is currently vacant and undeveloped land. 0 P & z Minutes 9/20/94 Marvin Balvin moved to approve the Statement of Findings relative to the Final Plat of Towne Park, Phase 11 and approve the Final Plat Application of Towne Park, Phase H. Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: cook., Oliver, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby FINAL PLAT - NICODEMUS ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider was the Final Plat of the Nicodemus Addition submitted by the First Baptist church of Grapevine to create a single family residential lot. The site contains 0.7632 acres and is currently zoned "R -7.5" Single Family District. The property is located on the east side of Dove road south of overlook Drive. Commission members discussed the lot depth and allowing a drive cut on hove Road S Marvin Balvin moved to approve the Statement of Findings relative to the Final Plat of the Nicodemus Addition and approve the Final Plat Application of the Nicodemus Addition, Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: cook, Oliver, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby FINAL PLAT - THE OAKS OF LONESOME DOVE Next for the commission to consider was the Final Plat of Oaks of Lonesome Dove, The property is being final platted to meet the requirements for a residential building permit. The property is currently zoned "R -20" Single Family Residential and is currently vacant and undeveloped. The property is located on the east side of Lonesome Dove Road north of Foxfire Lane. Cathy Martin moved to approve the Statement of Findings relative to the Final Plat of The Oaks of Lonesome Dove and approve the Final Plat Application of The Oaks of Lonesome Dove. Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: E P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos MINUTES OF AUGUST 16 1994 Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the August 16, 1994 meeting. Marvin Balvin, with a second by Curtis Young, moved to approve the minutes of August 16, 1994 which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby Nays; done Absent: Stamos CITIZEN REQUEST -- SANFORD DVORIN Next for the Commission to consider was a request by Jason Dvorin representing W. D.S. Resources, Inc. gg re ardin as well drilling in the City of Grapevine. They are g proposing to drill a gas well in the northeast area of town where a natural gas formation has been discovered which is referred to as the Barnett Shale. W. D. S Resources, Inc. is currently negotiating with DFw Airport and the city of Irving to drill in their areas. The Planning and Zoning Commission instructed Staff to research the zoning regulations and legalities involved in other cities where gas well drilling is allowed. Staff noted they would investigate and report any 'Information gathered at the October 25, 1994 workshop meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Marcy Ratcliff reminded the Commission of the workshop meeting to be held on September 27th which would cover the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section 31, Light Industrial District, and the proposed Amusement Recreational zoning district. Ms, Ratcliff asked the Commission to plan another workshop for October 25th to 10 P & Z Minutes 9/20/94 cover Section 60, Sign Ordinance,, specific to the "CBD" Central Business District, Section 31, Light Industrial District and information gathered relative to gas well drilling. ADJOURNMENT With nothing further to discuss,, Marvin Balvin moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M. Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook,, Oliver,, Martin, Nays: None Absent: Stamos Young, Balvin, Martinez and Newby PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994. ATTEST: SECRETARY 11 2 CHAIRMAN