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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-16STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in regular session, Tuesday Evening, April 16, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. for a Joint Public Hearing With the City Council in the City Council Chambers, Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, followed by the Commission's deliberation session in Room #204, with the following members present to wit: Ron Cook Larry Oliver Cathy Martin Ery Meyer Robert Hinson Larry Atchley Curtis Young constituting a quorum, with City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Jerry Hodge Greg Wheeler Marcy Ratcliff Ray Collins Larry Frassinelli Scott Dyer Jim Taylor Joy Carroll Carol Baron Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member no members absent, and the following Director of Community Development Director of Public Works Building Official Planner Planner Senior Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Engineering Technician Administrative/Planning Aide Secretary Mayor William D. Tate called the public hearing to order at 7:40 PM; and Chairman Ron Cook called the Commission's deliberation session to order at 9:15 PM. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate presented a Plaque of Recognition to Grapevine's 1990 Volunteer of the Year, Ms. Colleen Butterfield, for her leadership efforts in attaining 98% recycling participation in Grapevine. Then, Mayor Tate presented a proclamation to Grapevine's Police Telecommunicators declaring April 14-20, 1991, National Telecommunicator's Week. OLD BUSINESS ZONING APPLICATION Z91-01-SIEPIELA INTERESTS, INC. In the Commission's deliberations session, Members were first to consider Zoning Application Z91-01, submitted by Siepiela Interests, Inc., which was tabled at the Commission's March 19, P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 2 1991, Meeting, at the request of Mr. Greg Rich who had expressed a desire for the time to investigate several concerns. The tract comprising a total of 12 acres consists of a 9.90 acre tract zoned CC, Community Commercial and 2.10 acres zoned CN, Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant proposes 48 dwelling units if the tract is rezoned to R-7.5, Single Family. The Council and Commission had concerns that two out parcels totalling 4.563 acres zoned CN, Neighborhood Commercial, should ideally be included in the request to eliminate a "spot" zoned situation if the 12 acres are rezoned to ° Family. In the Commission ®s session, following a brief discussion relative lot and street plans, Chairman Ron Cook, then called for a motion. Commissioner Robert Hinson's motion and Cathy Martin's second was to recommend the City Council approve Zoning Request Z91-01, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NEW BUSINESS: NORTH MAIN STREET RECLASSIFICATION/THOROUGHFARE PLAN The first item of new business for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the North Main Street Reclassification/Thoroughfare Plan to downgrade North Main Street between Northwest Highway and Dove East extension, Node 470 to Node 472 to Node 473, from a Type E four-lane collector roadway to Type F two lane collector. Following further brief discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Robert Hinson was to recommend the City Council approve the proposed thoroughfare plan amendment, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Hinson, Atchley and Young Nays, None P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 3 DAL TECH ENGINEERING-ELLIOTT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU91-07 and the Replat of Elliott's Hardware Addition submitted by Mr. Fred Held of Elliott's True Value Hardware. In the public hearing session, Mr. Frassinelli advised those present that the replat was in conjunction with the proposed Conditional Use to allow an addition to the old Safeway Building and the replat would change two lots into one lot to become Elliott's Hardware Addition, Lot 1, block 1, with ten feet additional right-of-way needed for Min Street. Mr. Fred Held and Mr. Buddy Roberts, Engineer, were introduced, proposing a facility similar to that located on Maple Avenue, Dallas. There were no guests to speak and no letters or petitions regarding the replat. In the Commission's session, with no further questions, Ery Meyer's motion and Curtis Young's second was to recommend the City Council approve the replat as presented, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None In the public hearing relative to the conditional use proposed, Mr. Tommy Hardy presented slides indicating the tract's location: 108 West Northwest Highway, the former Safeway Building at the South Main Street, Northwest Highway intersection. - He advised that the 4.9350 acre tract is bounded on the north by the Banyan Place R-5.0 Residential Addition; to the south by Kountry Donuts and Cero's Heroes; zoned HC, Highway Commercial, the east by the North Main Shopping Center, zoned HC, Highway Commercial and to the west by Grapevine Shopping Center also zoned HC, Highway Commercial. Mr. Hardy also advised that the request is to amend the present site plan approved with Ordinance 77-25 by adding a 22,500 square foot partially enclosed building to the west of the former Safeway building. The addition is for storage and will be open-sided and roofed. Other site plan changes proposed are reconstruction of the existing drive behind the building and elimination of the east drive. Additionally, a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 pursuant to Section 47.F of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, is proposed. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Roberts who discussed the drainage problem to the north which will be corrected by the proposed construction of a swale and channel. It was noted that a tilt wall to be constructed to protect trees along the property line. Those present were advised that $31,000.00 in street fees will be accessed for the North Main proposed as a wide two-lane which would carry less than 5,000 vehicles a day. For the 4-lane formerly proposed $39,000.00 would have been collected. P & Z Minute April 16, 19 PAGE 4 1 In response to Mayor Tate's invitation, no guests wished to speak; and the City Secretary had no correspondence to report. In the Commission's session, Chairman Cook clarified that the addition to the building would not be immediate, rather, when increased business mandates more space, and a fence would screen Banyan Place to the north. The Commission briefly discussed the landscaping proposed for the tract, then, with no further deliberation, Commissioner Curtis Young's motion and Larry Atchley's second was to recommend the City Council approve Conditional Use Application CU91-07 and to waive specific 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, Hinson and Young Nays: None A��# INN-1-1111 ��: 10'.320"11,10 IN-Us P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 5 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-06-J.A. GREEN CONSTRUCTION Next the Commission was to consider Conditional Use Application CU91-06 submitted by J. A. Green Construction and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the public hearing Mr. Hardy advised that 751 port America Place, a portion of Block 2, Metroplace First Installment, fronting the south side of Port America Place, just east of the South Main Street extension, south of State Highway 114 is 12.14 acres, presently zoned PID, Planned Industrial Development. Mr. Hardy further advised, with the aid of slides, that the area north is undeveloped and zoned PID; the GU, Governmental Use zoned tract to the south is developed with DFW Airport,; and the east zoned PID, Planned Industrial is developed with warehouses; and the west zoned PID, is undeveloped. Mr. Hardy further advised that the applicant is requesting to amend the site plan approved with Conditional Use CU90-07 for freight forwarding activities to eliminate 64 parking spaces and eight (8) planter islands in front of the loading docks to enable adequate truck maneuvering. The 157 parking spaces required will remain. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Jerry Daw of J.A. Green Construction Company who discussed the planned revisions. Then, with no guests or members of the Council or Commission speaking and no petitions or letters, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session there was no discussion. A motion from Curtis Young and second from Vice Chairman Oliver was to approve Conditional Use Application CU91-06 and waive specific requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 pursuant to Section 47.F, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None ZONING APPLICATION Z91-02-MR. DON HERZOG Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91-02 submitted by Mr. Don Herzog. In the public hearing Mr. Hardy introduced the case with slides indicating a 12.966 acre tract presently zoned R-MF-2, Multi-Family. The proposed zoning, R-7.5 Single-Family, plans 50 lots shown by the preliminary plat. Z90-12 was withdrawn because of environmental studies to determine if potentially dangerous electromagnetic fields which may cause cancer do exist with the overhead TU Electric lines. In discussing the surrounding zoning and development, Mr. Hardy noted that R-7.5, Single-Family zoned and developed single-family exists to the north; PCD, Planned Commerce Development is undeveloped, to the south CC, Community Commercial 191 & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 V 6 Mulberry Square is undeveloped; and to the west the HCO, Hotel Corporate Office zoning is also undeveloped. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Don Herzog who fielded questions from Commissioners and Members of the City Council relative to the electromagnetic fields associated with recently published data health hazard potential of overhead power lines, concern that a single family development would not be compatible with the HCO zoning because the Master Plan indicates a buffer zoning between the R-7.5 and HCO; and the number of lots fronting Hollyberry. It was noted that studies conducted by TU Electric indicated no more danger is posed by particular power lines than the typical lines because the intensity dissipates because of the distance to the ground. With no further questions, no guests to speak or letters or petitions, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session Chairman Ron Cook requested the developer provide a written statement that the electromagnetic currents would not pose a health problem. Concerns expressed in the public hearing were mentioned; and Mr. Herzog indicated an efficient use of the tract is not possible for multi-family development. Following a lengthy deliberation, a motion from Commissioner Curtis Young and second from Cathy Martin was to deny the request, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer and Young Nays: Atchley and Hinson ZONING APPLICATION Z91-03-MR. TIM LANCASTER The final zoning case for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91-03, submitted by Mr. Tim Lancaster. In the public hearing, Mr. Hardy advised the request was to change a .8995 acre tract located at 632 Ball Street (the northeast corner of Ball and Hudgins) from R-TH, Townhouse to PO, Professional Office. Mr. Hardy noted the zoning to the north is zoned Townhouse developed with two single family residences; to the south several single family homes are zoned LI, Light Industrial; to the east there is undeveloped Townhouse zoning; and to the west one single- family residence is zoned R-7.5, Single-Family. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Tim Lancaster who discussed the concept plan and indicated he represented Dr. Jim Dyer, Orthodontist. In response to concerns that the rezoning would constitute spot zoning, Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Hardy noted that PO would provide a transitional buffer between residential and industrial zones and would develop; whereas, townhouse was not a marketable zoning in Grapevine. There was further discussion relative to area development. P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 7 Then with no further questions, quests to speak or letters or petitions, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, a consensus was approval of the rezoning request. Then a motion from Vice Chairman Oliver and second from Robert Hinson was to recommend the City Council approve the request, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: Cook SPECIAL USE PERMIT SU91-01-CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS (MR. PAUL LAIRD) The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Special Use Permit SU91-01 submitted by Mr. Paul Laird for Central Communications. In the public hearing Mr. Hardy advised the .4215 acre tract at 2401 Old Pool Road, south of Ira E. Woods between Old Pool Road and New Pool Road is zoned HC, Highway Commercial. He noted the Special Use is being requested to construct a 300 foot self-supporting communication tower and equipment building and a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 pursuant to Section 47.F of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73. Mr. Hardy further advised the area to the north and west is undeveloped and zoned HC, Highway Commercial; the HC tract to the east is developed with Grapevine Jr. High School; and to the south is undeveloped PO, Professional Office Zoning. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Paul Laird who gave a lengthy presentation relative to plans for the tower to serve the Texas Utility Electric area and replace the old system. In response to Mr. Laird's presentation, the City Council indicated unanimous disapproval and concern. In response to Mayor Tate's invitation for guests present to speak relative to the item, Mr. David Freed, a resident near the Junior High School indicated objection to locating the tower near residences; Mr. Chuck Giffin spoke against the request; Mr. Larry Famin, a Creekwood Resident (Old Mill Run) voice objection; and Mr. Justin Joseph, 3541 Rolling Hills Lane, also indicated objections. There were no letters or petitions submitted; and with no one further to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was then closed. In the Planning and Zoning Commission's deliberation session, questions were relative to the height of other area towers and alternative solutions to TU's communication problems. Then with no further discussion, Commissioner Robert Hinson's motion and Cathy Martin's second was to recommend the City Council deny the request, with the prevailing vote as follows: V* & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 V* AGE 8 Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and, Young Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF C. C. AND E. II ADDITION Next the Commission was to consider the Final Plat of the C. C. and E. II Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the Commission's deliberation session, Mr. Frassinelli noted the location of the subject Final Plat of the C. C. and E. II Addition is the west side of Old Pool Road approximately 550 feet south of State Highway 26, Ira E. Woods Avenue. The subject tract is for a communication tower. Since the Commission recommended denial of Special Use Request 91-01, the same recommendation is in order for the plat request. With no discussion additional to that relative to the Special Use Permit request, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Curtis Young was to recommend the City Council deny the Final Plat of the C.C. and E. II Addition, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None REPLAT OF PARRA LINDA ESTATES, SECTION IV Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Parra Linda Estates, Section IV. In the public hearing session, Mr. Frassinelli advised the 6.55 acre CN, Neighborhood Commercial, tract is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Kimball and Dove Road where a Food Lion food store is proposed on Lot 2. Mr. Frassinelli advised the property was originally platted May 12, 1982; and the current proposal is to divide one (1) lot into two (2) lots. Then Mr. Frassinelli introduced Mr. Euless Wayne of Wier and Associates who offered to answer any questions and requested favorable consideration of the replat as presented. Mr. Wayne fielded questions relative to ingress-egress. Mr. Hardy advised the truck traffic would access the tract via Kimball. There were no guests to speak and no letters or petitions, so the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's session a brief discussion revealed there are no plans to improve Kimball at this time. The Commission expressed a desire to keep truck traffic off of Dove Road. Then with no further discussion, Robert Hinson's motion and Larry Oliver's second was to recommend the City Council approve the Replat of Parra Linda, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 9 PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GLADE MEADOWS, II Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final Plat of Glade Meadows, II. In the Commission's deliberation session, Mr. Frassinelli advised the plat must be denied since the Commission had earlier recommended the City Council deny Z91-02, the 12.966 acre zoning request at Hughes and Hollyberry Trail. With no discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Larry Oliver was to recommend the City Council deny the Preliminary Plat of Hidden Lake Estates, II, and the prevailing vote was unclear; so a re-vote was taken. The motion prevailed as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer and Young Nays: Atchley and Hinson FINAL PLAT OF HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, PHASE I Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Final Plat of Hidden Lake Estates, Phase I. Mr. Frassinelli advised that the 8.01 acre R-7.5, Single Family tract is located on the east side of Silvercrest Lane, south of Silvercrest Addition and that twenty-six (26) lots are proposed. The applicant is Mr. Don Herzog. With no discussion, a motion from Larry Atchley and second from Robert Hinson was to recommend the City Council approve the plat as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, PHASE II Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Final Plat of Hidden Lake Estates, Phase II. Mr. Frassinelli advised that the Final Plat of Hidden Lake Estates, Phase II, is 28.95 acres located on the east side of Silvercrest Lane, south of Silvercrest Addition, proposing 92 lots, with the preliminary plat having been approved November 20, 1990. With no discussion, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Larry Oliver was to approve the plat as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None P & Z Minutes April 16, 1991 PAGE 10 MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 1991 Next for the Commission to consider was the Minutes of the April 19, 1991. Following corrections changing "Mayor Tate" to " Mayor- Pro-Tem " Ted Ware and to add the vote to "Adjournments", a motion from Ery Meyer and second from Cathy Martin was to approve the April 19, 1991, Minutes as corrected, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION AND REPORTS Briefly Marcy Ratcliff advised that a Tri-Annual Workshop is in order for May, noting items for considering proposed amendments to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and further consideration of the Population Trends. Commissioners' consensus was to have dinner at 6:30 with the workshop to follow Tuesday, May 14, 1991, if there are no conflicts preventing the date. ADJOURNMENT With no further business for the Commission to consider, a motion from Larry Oliver and second from Cathy Martin was to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Hinson, Atchley and Young Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF MAY, 1991. 4 CHAIRMAN SECRETAR)r/