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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-21STATE 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, May 21, 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-1 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 Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with no members absent, and the following City Staff: H.T. (Tommy) Hardy Roger Beecham Jerry Hodge Stan Laster Matt Singleton Greg Wheeler Marcy Ratcliff Ray Collins Larry Frassinelli Scott Dyer Joy Carroll CALL TO ORDER Director of Community Development Attorney, City Attorney's Office Director of Public Works Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Building Official Planner Planner Senior Civil Engineer Civil. Engineer Administrative/Planning Aide Mayor William D. Tate called the public hearing to order at 7:45 PM; and Chairman Ron Cook called the Commission's deliberation session to order at 8:45 PM. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate presented the North Central Texas Council of Governments Silver Cup Award for "Best Tasting Water, 1991" to Jean Bartley, Water and Sewer Superintendent, and Frank White, Chief Water Plant Operator, representing the Grapevine Public Works Department. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PAGE 2 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-08-CONCOURSE AUTOMOTIVE In the Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Commission Members were first to consider Conditional Use Application CU91-08 submitted by Concourse Automotive, Lot 3R2, Block A, Triple 'M' Addition, 1321 West Northwest Highway. Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, presented slides indicating the relocation of the proposed Concourse Automotive Service Center from 2101 West Northwest Highway to 1321 West Northwest Highways (Proposed as Lot 3R2 of the Triple 'MI Addition). The request is for a conditional use permit to allow an automotive repair garage in the existing 7,500 square foot metal building with 30 parking spaces, a 6 foot wooden fence located toward the rear of the lot and an asphalt curb along the riqht-of-way in front area designated for "future parking;" and a waiver from the application requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. The Board of Zoning Adjustment by approving BZA91-07 May 6, 1991, granted a special exception to allow the non-conforming status • the tract to remain with the change in use. There were no questions from the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the request. No one wished to speak; and there was no correspondence to report. In the Commission's session, following a brief discussion, Chairman Ron Cook, then called for a motion. Commissioner Larry Atchley's motion and Ery Meyer's second was to recommend the City Council approve Conditional Use Request CU91-08, including a waiver to certain 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 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-09-PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE CHILI'S RESTAURANT Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU91-09 submitted by Payless Shoe Source and Chili's Restaurant. In the public hearing session, Marcy Ratcliff advised the request was to amend the Planned Commercial Center site plan by adding a 3,060 square foot retail store on Lot 1R-1 (Payless) and extending the eastern property line of Lot 5R-A (Chili's). The request was also to waive certain site plan requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. The 13.514 acre tract is zoned "HC", Highway Commercial and is located at the northeast corner of William D. Tate P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PAGE 3 Avenue and the frontage road of State Highway 114. The subject Hayley Addition is bounded on the east by "R-7.5", Single-Family Residential zoned and developed with the Bel Aire Subdivision, to the north by the "GU" zoned Grapevine Post Office, to the south by State Highway 114 and to the west by "CC" zoned Wal Mart, Fina and the Towne Center Addition. Mr. Blake Burks, Project Architect and Mr. Tom Harrington, Payless Shoe Source Project Manager, advised that Lot 1R-1 will provide 27 parking spaces and Chili's Restaurant will expand the eastern property line by 10,703 square feet to add 30 parking spaces. Ms. Kim Woodard, representing Chili's Restaurant, requested favorable consideration for the conditional use application stating that the additional parking would add a buffer to any proposed development to the east of their property. With no questions from the Council or Commission, no guests wishing to speak and no correspondence to report, Mayor Tate declared the public hearing closed. In the Commission's session, Marcy Ratcliff advised with the addition of the Payless Shoe Store, no further curb cuts will be made on William D. Tate Avenue from the Hayley Addition. Then with no further questions or deliberation, Robert Hinson's motion and Ery Meyer's second was to recommend the City Council approve Conditional Use Application CU91-09, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None ZONING APPLICATION Z91-04-TIM LANCASTER Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91-04 submitted by Mr. Tim Lancaster. In the Public Hearing Marcy Ratcliff advised that Zoning Application Z91-04 had been submitted by Mr. Tim Lancaster requesting rezoning of a one (1) acre tract from "LI"I Light Industrial to 11CN11, Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations. The tract is located at 733 Ball Street adjacent to the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway. A day care facility is proposed to be developed. Ms. Ratcliff noted that the applicant had been advised the request constitutes "spot zoning" because Light Industrial zoning surrounds the tract. Staff further, noted it is advisable to rezone additional property "CN" fronting Ball Street. The concept plan does not indicate future development. Mr. Tim Lancaster, representing the developers, offered to answer questions and requested favorable consideration for the request. He also addressed the Commission concerns for children's safety with P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PAGE 4 the railroad tracts and Ball Street's close proximity. Mr. Bill Deacon, owner of the subject tract, addressed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, stating the "CN", Neighborhood Commercial request should encourage similar uses to develop along Ball Street on either side of the subject proposal and the recently approved dental office (rezoned from "R-TH" to "PO.") In response to Mayor Tate's invitation, no guests wished to speak; and the City Secretary had no correspondence to report. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's session, a lengthy deliberation ensued, with the concern being primarily to prevent side-by-side incompatible uses. Then, with no further deliberation, Commissioner Curtis Young's motion and Cathy Martin's second was to recommend the City Council deny Zoning Application Z91-04 without prejudice. Reasons for recommending denial were: because of the spot zoning proposal, the close proximity to the railroad tracks, and there must be a better location for a day care facility. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Hinson and Young Nays: Atchley REPLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK A OF THE TRIPLE W ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was The Replat of the Triple 'M' Addition. In the public hearing, Senior Civil Engineer Larry Frassinelli advised that Mercantile Bank of Fort Worth and BEMCO Properties had submitted an application for the replat of Lot 3, Block A of the Triple 'M' Addition into three (3) lots, Lot 3R-1, 3R-2, and 3R-3, for a Concourse Automotive Service Center on Lot 3R-2. The 3.32 acre tract zoned "HC", Highway Commercial is located on the south side of Northwest Highway 800 feet west of Dove Road and is in conjunction with CU91-08. There was no discussion by the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission and no guests wished to comment relative to the replat application. City Secretary Linda Huff had no correspondence to report. The Planning and Zoning Commission had discussed the item earlier in the Commission's deliberation session in conjunction with CU91-08. Further brief discussion concerned reasons for the replat. It was noted that a portion of the property has been sold off by metes and bounds-part of Lot 3R3 has been sold. Then Commissioner Cathy Martin's motion and Larry Atchley's second was to recommend the City Council approve the Replat of the Triple 'M' Addition with the prevailing vote as follows: P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PAGE 5 Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HAYLEY ADDITION Next the Commission was to consider the Replat of Lot 1, Block I of the Hayley Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the public hearing Larry Frassinelli advised that Mr. James P. Christon had submitted an application for the replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Hayley Addition into two lots, Lot 1R-1 and IR-2. The 1.32 acre tract zoned "HC" Highway Commercial is located south of the U.S. Post Office and on the east side of William D. Tate Avenue. The request is 'in conjunction with Conditional Use Application CU91-09. There was no discussion, no guests wishing t6 speak and one correspondence to report. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session there was no discussion and Ery Meyer's motion and Curtis Young's second was to approve the replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Hayley Addition to Lot 1RI and 1R2, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None REPLAT OF LOTS 5A & 5B, BLOCK 1, HAYLEY ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Lots 5R-A and 5R-B, Block 1 of the Hayley Addition. In the public hearing Frassinelli advised Chili's, Inc. had submitted an application for the replat of Lots 5A and 5B, Block I of the Hayley Addition to re-position a- lot line for additional parking on Lot 5A. The 4.321 acre property, zoned "HC" Highway Commercial is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of South Ball Street and State Highway 114. 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 called for a motion. Following a brief discussion, a motion from Vice Chairman Larry Oliver and second from Cathy Martin was to approve the request to replat to Lots 5R-A and 5R-B, Block 1-of the Hayley Addition, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver,,Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PACE 6' The Planning and Zoning Commission was next to consider the Department of Public Works' conceptual design proposal for the realignment of Bear Run Drive and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Laster advised the 45 degree curve will slow traffic, and the design will limit curb cuts to the State Highway. R 9 1*1 (93.06181"" QUAII ON The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the proposed Thoroughfare Plan Amendment to downgrade Pool Road from Type A, Major Arterial to Type B Major Arterial. The Planning and Zoning Commission then ceased deliberation; and Commissioner Curtis Young's motion and Robert Hinson's second was -b* recommend the City Council approve the proposed amendment to abandon the plan for a Type A Arterial previously proposed by the P & Z Minutes May 21, 1991 PAGE 7 Thoroughfare Plan and approve a four-lane divided roadway with an 80 foot right-of-way (Type B), with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None FINAL PLAT OF CFA ADDITION Next the Commission was to consider the Final Plat of the CFA 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 CFA Addition is the east side of Ball Street, north and adjacent to the railroad tracts. The replat of the 1.0 acre tract zoned LI, Light Industrial is the area proposed as CN, Neighborhood Commercial by Z81-04 indicating plans for a day care center for which the Commission recommended denial to the City Council earlier in the evening. With no further discussion, a motion from Vice Chairman Oliver and second from Larry Atchley was to recommend the City Council deny the Final Plat of the CFA Addition, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TR91-02 CENTEX Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Tree Removal Permit TR91-02 submitted by Centex. Because the applicant was not present, Staff suggested the case be tabled. With no discussion, a motion from Vice Chairman Larry Oliver and second from Ery Meyer was to table the case, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Young Nays: None 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 May 21, .. PAGE PASSED r r r` BY PLANNING CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1991. ATTEST: SECRETA APPROVED: CHAIRMAN v