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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-15A The Planning and Zoning Ccxmdssion of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Joint Public Hearing with the City Council, on this the 15th Day of January, 1991, at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, Room #205 and in a separate deliberation session in Room #204, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, with the following Cmmissioners present, to wit: Ron Cook Chairman Larry Oliver Vice Chairman Larry Atchley Member Cathy Martin Member Ervin Meyer Member Robert Hinson Member constituting a quorum, with Member Michael Palpant absent, and the following members of the City Staff: H. T. (Tomy) Hardy Marcv Ratcliff Joy Carroll Greg Wheeler Ray Collins Larry Frassinelli Scott Dyer Jim Taylor Chris Caso [*AJMMk #XQ* I DJ Director of Community Development Planner Administrative Aide Building official Planner Senior Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Engineering Technician Attorney, City Attorney's Office Mayor William D. Tate called the meeting to order at 7:42 PM; and Chairman Ron Cook called the Commission's session to order at 8:30 PM. TWOrATMN em-missioner Vice Chairman Larry Oliver offered the Invocation. PRESENTATION, STATE HIGHWAY 114 IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Henry Pearson of Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc. State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Traffic Consultants presented a drawing depicting planned improvements to State Highway 114 from West Wall Street northwestward through Southlake. Mr. Pearson noted the State Highway Department would conduct a public hearing on this section of improvements to State Highway 114 on January 17, 1991, at the Scuthlake Marriott Solona and requested the Council provide comments on the project. During discussion, Council's concerns were relative to the funnell problem at SH 114/121 interchange. Mr. Pearson commented the State Highway Department is reviewing the funnel! improvements and should have a study compiled by June, 1991. NEW BUSINESS -JOINT PUBLIC HEARING P&Z Minutes -1- 15-91 Page 2 First the Commission was to consider Zoning Application Z90-16 submitted by Mr. Joe L. Wright and make a recommendation to the City Council. Planner Marcy Ratcliff advised Zoning Application Z90-16 was filed by Mr. Joe L. Wright on behalf of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District requesting rezoning of approximately 5.10 acres from "R-20", Single -Family Zoning District Regulations to "R-7.5", Single -Family Zoning District Regulations. The subject property is located east of Roberts Road, west of the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District's new elementary school, and north of Grapevine City limits. Mr. Martin Schelling, Wright Construction Company, addressed the Council to answer any questions and requested favorable consideration on the rezoning request. Mayor Tate invited guests to speak on the zoning request, the Assistant City Secretary to report any correspondence; and with no response, the Mayor requested comments from the Commission and Council. Concerns were expressed that road access onto Roberts Road from the new elementary school might be needed. Mr. Schelling advised there would be the pedestrian walkway access, not a connecting road would be provided. Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge reported there will be an east -west loading/unloading drive between the schools in Grapevine and Colleyville. In the Commission's deliberation session, with Chairman Ron Cook and Vice Chairman Larry Oliver abstaining from voting, Commissioner Cathy Martin called for a motion. The motion from Ery Meyer and second from Cathy Martin was to recommend the City Council deny the request, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Martin and. Meyer Nays: Atchley and Hinson Abstain: Cook and Oliver Absent: Palpant NJ -030116341MKO 00,40W.AUS 0 I Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU90-19 submitted by Mr. David Jaynes. Planner Marcy Ratcliff advised Conditional Use Application CU90-19 was filed by Mr. David Jaynes requesting a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 pursuant to Section 47.F of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, as amended, and a conditional use permit for an amendment to an existing site plan for Timberline Condominiums by the addition of carports in portions of the existing parking. The subject 1.8 acre tract, zoned "R -M7-1," Multi -Family District Regulations, is located at 3500 and 3501 Timberline Drive (Tracts 1 and 2, Block 1, Timberline Estates) on the southeast and southwest corners of Mustang Drive and Timberline Drive. P&Z Minutes -1-15-91 Page 3 Mr. David Jaynes gave a slide presentation comparing neighboring carports. Mr. Jaynes commented that the new carports would enhance the value of the property and the fencing along the western property line between his property and the school's is for security. Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment on the conditional use request. No one wished to speak and one letter of opposition from Ron and Joanna St. Angelo, 3107 Timber Ridge Point, was acknowledged. In the Commission's deliberation session, with on a brief discussion, Commissioner Larry Atchley offered a motion, followed by a second from Cathy Martin to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use request and waive the site plan requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley and Hinson Nays: None Absent: Palpant CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU90-20-THE VINEYARD PARTNERSHIP Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU90-20, submitted by the Vineyard Partnership. Planner Marcy Ratcliff advised Conditional Use Application CU90-20 was filed by Vineyard Partnership requesting a waiver to specific site plan requirements of Section 47.F.2 pursuant to Section 47.F of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, as amended, and a conditional use permit for the possession, storage, retail sale and on -premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed drinks) in conjunction with the operation of a restaurant in a district zoned "HC," Highway Commercial District Regulations. The property is located at 736 East Northwest Highway (Lot 1, Block 1, Western Sizzlin' Steak House Addition). A similar conditional use request was filed as CU90-16 and was tabled at the December, 18, 1990, Meeting.) MS. Ratcliff advised the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission that a petition containing 25 names which constitutes 200 or more of the adjacent property owners had been received; therefore, a 3/4 vote of the Council would be required to approve the conditional use permit. Commission's comments fielded by City Staff addressed closing the southern exit on Wall Street. Mr. James Henderson owner/partner addressed the Council's concern regarding the 88 seats in the bar area. Mr. Henderson clarified that there would only be 10-12 seats at the bar and the remaining number of seats were for dining use. In response to Mayor Tate's invitation to speak, Carolyn Ballew, 731 East Wall Street, spoke on behalf of Bula Ballew and Brian and Jackie Stephens of 809 East Wall Street, spoke on behalf of Audrey Stephens. In the Commission's deliberation session, a lengthy discussion ensued regarding eliminating the drive cut on Wall Street. Mr. Henderson P&Z Minutes -1-15 -91 Page 4 advised the hours of operation would be from 11:00 AM to 10:00 or 11:00 PM. Then Cathy Martin's motion was to recommend the City Council approve the request with the condition a 6 foot stockade or security fence be provided as determined by the fire chief as well as to close the curb cuts on Wall Street by taking out two parking spaces; and to waive specific site plan requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with. Section 47.F. A second was offered from Robert Hinson. Before a vote was taken, Marcy Ratcliff advised the Commission has not been approving site plans conditionally. Commissioner Hinson noted the site plan should also clarify the bar seats. Then Cathy Martin's motion and Rcbert Hinson's second was to resind the motion on the floor provided the fire department determine if a fence may be constructed and table CU90-20 until the February 19, 1991, Meeting; and the prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley and Hinson Nays: None Absent: Palpant IN.-logmu •NMI • A Next the Ccmission was to consider the Replat of Lot 1, Block L of Oak Knolls Lakeview Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. Assistant Public Works Director/Engineering Stan Laster advised that Birmingham Managenent, Inc. had filed an application to replat Lot 1, Block L and part of Block L of the Oak Knolls Lakeview Addition into Lot 1-R, Block L. The subject .78 acre tract is located on the south side of Northwest Highway between the northbound frontage road of State Highway 114 and Park Boulevard in a district zoned "CC," Community Ccffaercial District Regulations. The applicant, Mr. Allen Birmingham, advised the Council and Planning and Zoning Camission the tract is being platted as the site for a new Blockbuster Video Store. Mayor Tate invited guests present to speak relative to the replat. There were none and there was no correspondence to report. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Commissioners were advised the Concourse Automotive would be torn down, then with no further, discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Ery Meyer was to recommend the City Council approve the replat as requested, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, in, Meyer and Atchley Nays: None Abstain: Hinson Absent: Palpant P&Z Minutes -1-15-91 Page 5 Next the Commission was to consider the Final Plat of the A. Foster Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. The subject 1.06 acre tract (considered earlier as an agenda item for Community Commercial Zoning) is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Stz.te Highway 114 and the northbound frontage road and West Wall Street. It was noted that the property belongs to Mr. Victor Bilbo. With no further discusstion, Robert Hinson's motion and Larry Oliver's second was to approve the plat as submitted. Mr. Chris Caso advised no concept plan had been submitted to meet Professional office requirements, since the applicant's request for Community Commercial zoning was denied. Commissioner Hinson then withdrew his motion on the floor. Cathy Martin then moved to deny the plat, with Ery Meyer offering a second to the motion, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin and Meyer and Atchley Nays: Hinson Absent: Palpant Next the Commission was to consider the final plat of Westover Addition, I, and make a recommendation to the City Council. The David Bagwell Company, applicant, proposes thirty-three lots for the 9.50 acre R-7.5, Single Family subdivision located on the south side of Hall Johnson Road, east of the Meadows Addition and west of Heritage Avenue. Mr. Larry Frassinelli, Senior Civil Engineer advised the preliminary plat was approved December 18, 1990. Further it was noted the pedestrian access was noted on the plat, with economic issues being the reason for proposed development in two phases. With no further discussion, a motion from Larry Atchley and second from Robert Hinson was to approve the plat as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley and Hinson Nays: None Absent: Palpant PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OLD BUSINESS W901113so• 1�k k6l xwvmlevff&•1 . 1••INUTIF-416,115.33-101 Next for the Commission to consider to make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU90-16 submitted by the Vineyard Partnership. The Commission tabled CU90-16 December 18, 1990. In the public hearing this evening a letter from the applicant requested the City Council allow CU90-16 to be withdrawn. P&Z Minutes -1- 15-91 Page 6 A motion from Larry Oliver and second from Ery Meyer was to recommend the City Council deny the case without prejudice, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley and Hinson Nays: None Absent- Palpant "m k1marm-Im Next for the Commission to consider and made a recommendation to the City Council was the Final Plat of Westover Addition, Phase IT. The tract described above lies west and south of Phase IT, which fronts Hall Johnson Road, the most westerly portion of the two phases. With no discussion, the motion from Cathy Martin and second from Larry Atchley was to recommend the City Council approve the plat, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley and Hinson Nays: None Absent: Palpant TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TR90-05-LOT ly BLOCK 1, PARK AND WALL ADDITION The Comission was next to consier a request for Tree Removal Permit 90-05. Marcy Ratcliff advised Mr. Chuck Bradley has submitted another application for Lot 1, Block I of Park and Wall Addition. The Cournission was further advised if the new plan is approved, it will replace the previous one approved December 18, 1990. The tree removal plan indicated trees removed where grade changes are greater than 12 inches in fill and 6 inches in cut and trees removed where they are in line of sight of the pole sign. The Cam-nission asked the applicant to donate trees to Grapevine's tree farm because of the number of trees to be removed from the site. The applicant's revised tree removal plan preserved trees in line of site of the pole sign. Mr. Bradley discussed reasons for requesting the Commission to reconsider their request that 98 calipher inches of trees be donated to the tree farm because the $45.00 per calipher cost. A lengthy discussion ensued, followed by a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Ery Meyer to deny TR90-05, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer and Atchley Nays: None Abstain: Hinson Absent: Palpant P&Z Minutes -1-15-91 Page 7 Marcy Ratcliff informed Commissioners that the National Conference of the American Planning Association was scheduled for March 23 through March 27 in New Orleans. The Planning Department has budgeted for one Commissioner to attend. Ms. Ratcliff also discussed the February APA Workshop. Then Ery Meyer's motion and Larry Atchley's second was to adourn the meting at 10:30 PM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson Nays: None Absent: Palpant • AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND • COMMISSION • THE CITY OF GEWEVINEF TEXAS, • THIS THE 19TH DAY • FEBRUARY, 1991. "AgS ATTEST: SECRETARY RON COOK CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY