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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-17STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas ,net in Special Briefing Session on this the 17th day of October, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room #104, 307 vilest Dallas Road,, with the following members present to- Wit: Larry Oliver Curtis Young Marvin Ralvin Darlene Freed Kathy Martinez Steve Newby Kristin Anti lla Chairman Member Member Member Member 1 st Alternate 2nd Alternate with Cathy Martin absent, constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff N. T. (Tommy) hardy Director of Development Services Marcy Ratcliff Planner Teresa Wallace Planning Secretary Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7 :05 P -Mo ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION Chairman Larry Oliver announced the Planning & Zoning Commission would conduct a briefing session relative to the following cases: Z95 -12 - NTN Rearing Corporation Z95-13 - The Mills Corporation Z95 -14 - CMPA -Eagle Homes, Inc. CD95 -24 - westway Motor Sales AM95 -05 - Amendments to Section 12, 25, and 31 to discuss development issues. P & Z briefing Session October 17, 1995 ADJOURNMENT After a brief discussion, Chairman Larry Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE<,949,CDAY OF 1995. CHAI A ATTEST: SECRETARY NOTE: Planning & Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing. STATE 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 17th day of October, 1 995, in the City Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 west Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Larry Oliver Cathy Martin Curtis Young Marvin Balvin Steve Stamos Kathy Martinez Darlene Freed Steve Newby Kristin Antilla Chairman Vice - Chairman Member Member Member Member Member 1 st Alternate 2nd Alternate constituting a quorum, and the following City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Director of Development Services Marcy Ratcliff Planner Teresa Wallace Planning Secretary Scott Dyer Senior Civil Engineer Ed Kellie civil Engineer CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Commissioner Curtis Young offered the invocation. PUBLIC HEAPING Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:45 P.M., and Chairman Larry Oliver called the Planning & Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 1 0:45 P.M. Z95-13 - THE MILLS CORPORATION First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zone Change Z95 -13 requesting to rezone 174.88 acres from "HCO" Hotel /Corporate Office District to "CC" Community Commercial District to develop a retail mall center. 0 P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1998 Marcy Ratcliff, Planner explained the applicant's concept plan indicates a gross building area of 2,052,000 square feet and a gross leasable area of 1 ,780,000 square feet. The applicant is required to provide 8.900 off - street parking spaces and is providing 9,148 off - street parking spaces. Anderson - Gibson Road is proposed to be the perimeter road around the rear of the development. Elizabeth Link was present to respond to questions relative to the request, With no questions, guests to speak, two letters of approval, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, spoke to Commissioners about concerns expressed regarding landscaping and landscaped parking Islands at the mall. Elizabeth Link told Commissioners a complete landscaping package mould be designed with a theme that would identify and compliment the city of Grapevine. Curtis Young moved to approve Z95 -18 with a second by Steve Starhos. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GRAPEVINE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 82--73 SECTION 12,, DEFINITIONS SECTION 25., COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND SECTION 31.,----LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Next for the Commission to consider were proposed amendments to Section 12, Definitions relative to hotels and motels, Section 25, Community Commercial relative to planned commercial centers in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of gross leasable space and Section 31, Light Industrial relative to freight movers, miscellaneous outside land uses and automotive repair garages and take any action deemed necessary. Marcy Ratcliff, city Planner, explained the Planning and Zoning Commission at the third Tri- Annual workshop on September 28, 1998, authorized Staff to set a public hearing on October 17, 1995, to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordi P &. Z Public Hearing October 1 7, 1995 requires access to guest rooms be restricted exclusively to interior corridors accessed via the main lobby of the building or through entryways individually equipped with some form of security controlled access system. The Commission reviewed the proposed language for planned commercial centers in excess of 1,000,000 square feet of gross leasable space and determined that the Community Commercial density requirements for lot size, open space, maximum building coverage and maximum impervious area and landscaping requirements for off - street parking and vehicular use areas within the interior and perimeter areas and the landscaping requirements for nonvehicular open space may be difficult to provide on a large scale development. The proposed conditional use will allover the applicant to propose alternative development plans. The Commission reviewed the proposed language for the Light Industrial District to rove freight movers and outside land uses such as express offices, commercial parking lots and parking garages, truck stops, motor bus, truck, train, or other transportation terminals and related uses from permitted uses to conditional uses. Staff also requested the Commission allow the inclusion of language specifically stating automotive repair was a conditional use. Staff requested this language be added because it was not clear as to whether it was allowed or not.applicant is proposing to expand the existing 2,000 square foot building by 3,200 square feet in two phases. The first phase would contain 1, 600 square feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to Section 47.E.2. With no questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed . In the Commission's deliberation session, Marvin Balvin moved to approve the amendments to Section 12, Definitions, Section 25, Community Commercial and Section 31 Light Industrial, Kathy Marti P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, explained the applicant is specifically looking to develop a 59,800 square foot off ice \warehouse distribution building on Lot 5 which contains 3.606 acres for NTN Bearing Corporation. Lot 1 shows a conceptual development of a 225,650 square foot officelwarehouse distribution center on a 1 0.494 acres. Wayne Flillendahl, District manager of NTN western District, was present to respond to any questions relative to the request. Mr. Nillendahl explained the business operation consists of product distribution to the western district which is west of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. Further, he related they would receive only one product shipment in the morning hours. outbound shipments mould leave the facility around 5:00 P.tV . Other than LIPS and Federal Express deliveries no other truck traffic is expected. Initially there would be approximately 14 employees and expected to grow to about 20 employees. Concerns were expressed regarding truck traffic in and around the surrounding neighborhoods. The applicant was questioned regarding his choice of lots on which to build. Sandy Key, Realtor with Darrow Nildreth, responded the site was chosen based on the infrastructure of the area and the Freeport Tax Exemption offered. Council members were concerned about rezoning the property to a more intensive use than the current "CC" Community Commercial zoning. R. J. Grogan, Jr., property owner and developer of Southwest Grapevine Commercial Park spoke to the request explaining the property was adjacent to a DFW Airport noise zone that would prohibit any type of residential development. He told the Council the adjacent property was already zoned "PID" Planned Industrial Development which could be developed under the standard development option as "Ll" Light Industrial. He considered the requested "BP" Business Park District more compatible to the "R- 7.5" Single Family District than the "PID" Planned Industrial District or "Ll" Light Industrial District because of the design requirements. With no further questions, Mayor Tate asked if anyone else would like to speak to the request. The following homeowners spoke against the request: Gerald Shannon, 2701 Clenbrook Court, Timberline South Homeowners Association Todd Jenssen, 2401 Brittany, Timberline East Homeowners Association Carol Montgomery, 1903 Cobbs, Parkwood Homeowners Association Bill Bimmerman, 2054 Wedgewood Drive, Town Park Homeowners Association Derek Erle, 1 660 S. Stemmons, Ste. 230, Lewisville, Texas, Fawn Park II Wayne Woodruff, 6363 Woodway, Houston, Texas, Real Estate Corporation of P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 America, representing the future St. Moritz Apartments Warren Bridges, 1902 Cobbs Mark 0' Briant, 1918 woodcrest Circle City Secretary, Linda Huff read a letter received from Joe and Lenore DeMarco, 2045 Wedgewood Drive, into the record stating their objections to the request. Linda Huff also reported 80 letters of opposition were received and a petition with 474 signatures opposing the request. R. J. Grogan, Jr., owner and developer, again spoke to the body regarding the request. He was asked by Council if he would consider allowing the applicant to purchase additional land on the east side of Southwest Grapevine Parkway to complete a 5 acre tract to rezone from CC Community Commercial to BP Business Park for the proposed development. Mr. Grogan consented to review the proposal with the applicant. With no further questions the public hearing was closed. In the Commissioner's deliberation session, members discussed the homeowner's concerns expressed int he public hearing. Tommy Hardy, Director of Development Services, recommended a denial without prejudice allowing the applicant an opportunity to renegotiate his contract and ability to reapply. Steve Stamos moved to deny Z95 -12 without prejudice. Carlene Freed seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young,. Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None Z95 -14 - CMPA - EAGLE HOMES Next for the commissioners to consider and make a recommendation was Zone Change Request Z95 -14 requesting to rezone 17.646 acres from "R -7.5" Single Family District to "R -5.0" Zero Lot Line District to develop a 75 lot subdivision. The proposed rezoning changes the maximum density allowed from 4 units per acre to 8 units per acre. The applicant is proposing density of 4.3 units per acre. The density is low because the zone change request includes the acreage for the farm house. Marcy Ratcliff, city Planner, explained that the proposed development will surround the existing Nash Farm. The farm house is proposed to remain at this time, because it is part of a living trust for the lady who occupies the house. The applicant is 9 P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 showing common green area to be maintained by the homeowners association. Staff recommends requiring the applicant at the time of platting to submit a copy of the homeowners covenants and restriction to be reviewed by the City Attorney to ensure these areas will be maintained by the homeowners association and not the City. Paul Tomasi of CMPA w Eagle Homes and Mark Spear of Collie Turner were introduced to speak to the request. using colored exhibits, Paul Tomasi presented a representation of the proposed R -5.0 development. Responding to questions they explained the development was proposed to integrate the Nash Farm into the development. The barn would not remain because it was not considered structurally sound. They stated the minimum house size mould be 2400 square feet. Concerns were also addressed about trees on the property. With no further questions from the Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mayor Tate asked if anyone else would care to speak to the request. Lou Hillman, Realtor, spoke in favor of the request. He stated the character of the proposed homes would generate home town appeal with easy access to downtown Grapevine and area shopping. Phillip Hinkle, representing College Creek Homeowners Association expressed concerns about the proposed development and asked for the request be tabled to allow the association to discuss deed restrictions that would be comparable to College Creek,, Jarrod Marcos, 1215 Oxford Lane, spoke in opposition of the request. Linda Huff, City Secretary, stated 29 letters of opposition had been received. In the Commission's deliberation session, members discussed the proposed zoning which did not comply with the Master Plan. Questions were addressed about the target market for the proposed R -5.0 Zero Lot Line development. Members also discussed the shared drives and alleys as shown on the concept plan and the large number of trees on the property. Kathy Martinez moved to deny Z95 -14. Darlene Freed seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin,, Young, Salvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: Done 6 P &. z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 CU95 -24 - WESTWAY MOTOR SAES Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was Conditional Use Permit CU95 -24 requesting to allow a planned commercial center with auto sales and service dealership and two pole signs. The first pole sign is an existing 55 foot sign containing approximately 960 square feet and is currently used as a billboard. The second sign is a proposed 40 foot pole sign containing 298 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 applicant has applied to the Board of Zoning Adjustment on November 4, 1995 for a special exception to allow the existing billboard to be converted to an on- premise pole sign. The proposed automobile dealership is planned to be developed in two phases. Phase I includes a 7,900 square foot shove room for new cars, a 4,000 square foot used car building and a 18,100 square foot parts and service building with display parking for new and used automobiles. Phase 11 shoves only future development at this tune. Phil Morley, Architect, was introduced to respond to questions relative to the existing billboard on the site. He explained they would consider removing the billboard sign from the request. With no further questions, letters or petitions, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission deliberation session, members discussed the 960 foot billboard sign, and expressed concerns about the development becoming a used car lot. Curtis Young moved to approve CU95 -24 with a recommendation to Council to approve the request eliminating the 960 square foot billboard sign, al owing it to be replaced by a 40 foot pole sign to meet the requirements of Section 60; and to deny without prejudice the second 40 foot pole sign on Lot 2; and to withdraw the BZA request to allow a special exception to allow the existing billboard sign; and add a note on the site plan stating the principal use shall be new car sales; and a waiver to Section 47.E.2. in accordance with Section 47.F. Marvin Balvin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, young, Balvin, Starnos, Freed and Martinez Nays: done ■ 0 : A as 7 P & z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 FINAL PLAT - LOT 1 BLOCK 1 CANTRELL ESTATES Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was Final Plat application for Lot 1, Block 1, Cantrell Estates submitted by Michael and Brenda Cantrell, Ed Nellie, Civil Engineer, explained the applicant is final platting the property to develop a 1 acre single family lot. The property is undeveloped and is currently zoned R -20 Single Family. The property is located on the north side of Rolling Hills Lane, east of Pool Road. Marvin Balvin moved to approve the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, Cantrell Estates. Darlene Freed seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Starnos, Freed and Martinez Nays. None PRELIMINARY PLAT - LOTS 1 & 2L.BLOCK A TIGUE ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation was Preliminary Plat Application for Lots 1 &. 2, Block A, Tigue Addition submitted b Tigue Property y g p Y Co., Ltd., Ed Kellie, Civil Engineer, explained the applicant was preliminary platting 2 lots to develop an auto dealership containing 8.1767 acres. The property is currently undeveloped and zoned PCD Planned Commerce Development. The property is located on the north side of State Highway 114, west of Minters Chapel Road, Curtis Young moved to approve the Statement of Findings and the Preliminary Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Tigue Addition. Steve Stamos seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin` Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None FINAL PLAT - LOTS 1 &. BLOCK A TIOUE ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation was Final Plat Application for Lots 1 &. 21 Block A, Tigue Addition submitted by Tigue Property Co., Ltd . 8 P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 Ed Nellie, Civil Engineer, explained the applicant was final platting 2 lots to develop an auto dealership containing 8.1787 acres. The property is currently undeveloped and zoned PCD Planned Commerce Development. The property is located on the north side of State Highway 114, vest of hinters Chapel Road. Steve Stamos moved to approve the Statement of Findings and the Final Plat Application of Lots 1 & 2, Block A., Tigue Addition. Steve Stamos seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None DISCUSSION - ANTENNAS AS A MATTER OF RIGHT Next for the Commission to consider were copies of ordinances received from other cities who had recently amended their ordinance to allow mounted antennas as a matter of right. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the September 28, 1995, Tri- Annual Workshop, requested PDS PrimeCo, L.P. to submit copies of Ordinances from other cities who have recently amended their Ordinances to allow mounted antennas as a matter of right. Darcy Ratcliff explained the newly amended ordinances received from Plano, Fort Worth and Arlington regulates mounted antennas and wireless communication facilities. Copies of Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite's ordinances which allowed antennas as a matter of right and did not need any amendments were also discussed. Two of these ordinances included some kind of definition of what an antenna, and antenna support structure are. Each ordinance also stated when the use is permitted as a matter of right and when it is a special use permit. Matter of right instances typically include when the antenna is mounted on an existing utility structure or on a building when it is painted and integrated into the architectural design. Special use permits are required when in excess of a specific height and location in relationship to a residential district. Staff felt it would be good to keep in mind that each of the cities that have passed this ordinance have in excess of 80,000 people which means the cities could have RI P & Z Public Nearing October 17, 1995 decided that it was a nuisance to continually hear cases requesting zoning for the q g g structures. In Grapevine, we do not anticipate many of these cases, and do not consider the current practice to be a nuisance. Willie Cothrurn, N asterplan Co., was present to discuss the request to amend the zoning ordinance to allow mounted antennas as a matter of right. .After a brief discussion members agreed to discuss the request at a workshop on October 30, 19950 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GRAPEVINE ZONING ORDINANCE 82 -73 SECTION 58 PARKING LOADING AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, explained the proposed amendments before the Commission are a result of a request by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Board of Zoning Adjustment heard a case on October 2, 1995 requesting a variance from the paving standards for a driveway in an "R -20" Single Family District. Currently, Section 58.13. dictates all required off - street parking and driveways to be paved to a minimum standard equivalent to a 4 inch concrete slab or a 2 inch hot mix asphaltic concrete. The variance request located on Lonesome Dove Road, in the newly annexed northwest quadrant, where most of the driveways are gravel, was approved. The Board of Zoning Adjustment requested the Planning and Zoning Commission consider OF deleting the paving requirements for "R -20" Single Family developments. After a brief discussion, members carne to a consensus that no action be taken. vice Chairman, Cathy Martin volunteered to attend the November S, 1995 Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting to explain the Planning and Zoning. Commission's position on their request. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GRAPEVINE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 82 -73 SECTION BO SIGN REGULATIONS Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, explained the proposed amendments are a result of requests by City Council and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Board of Zoning Adjustment had two cases this month, each requesting a 40 foot pole sign for existing businesses that are not within a planned commercial center. The Board of Zoning Adjustment denied the cases, but requested that the Commission review the Sign Regulations relative to allowing 40 foot pole signs outside of planned commercial centers on highways 114, 121 and 360, The Board of Zonin g Adjustment questioned flue P & z Public Nearing October 17, 1995 the reasoning why only planned commercial centers could apply for conditional use permits for 40 foot pole signs. Council Liaison to the Board of zoning Adjustment, Oil Traverse brought the issue of 40 pole signs before City Council the following night. City Council requested the Planning and zoning Commission review Section 60, Sign Regulations relative to 40 foot pole signs. Council noted the original: intent was to control the amount and size of signage along the major highways. Staff has proposed language that allows lots along specific highways and not within a planned commercial center the ability to apply for a conditional use permit to allow a 40 foot pole sign. Staff also proposed for your consideration adding highway F.M. 2499 to the existing list of highways (highways 114, 121 and 360) allowing as a conditional use permit 40 foot pole signs. See the attached language. After a brief discussion, members carne to a consensus and Marvin Balvin moved to set Section 60, Pole Signs as a Conditional Use to public hearing on November 21, 1995. Cathy Martin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19 1995 AND SEPTEMBER 26 1995 Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the September 19, 1995 meeting and the workshop held September 26, 19950 Marvin Balvin moved to approve the minutes of the September 19th meeting and the workshop minutes of September 26, 1995. Curtis Young seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Steve Stamos moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 a.m. Cathy Martin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Balvin, Stamos, Freed and Martinez Nays; None 11 P & Z Public Hearing October 17, 1995 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE l --- DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1995. A EST: SECRETARY 12