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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-177STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Joint Public Hearing Session with the Grapevine City Council on this the 17th Day of September, 1991, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Court Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road, then in Room #204 for the Commission Deliberation Session, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following commissioners present, to wit: Larry Oliver Cathy Martin Ervin Meyer Curtis Young Darlene Freed Steve Stamos Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Commissioner Ron Cook absent: and with the following City Staff: H.T.(Tommy)Hardy Marcy Ratcliff Ray Collins Greg Wheeler Scott Dyer Larry Frassinelli Joy Carroll CALL TO ORDER Director of Community Development Planner Planner Building Official Civil Engineer Sr.Civil Engineer Administrative/Planning Aide Mayor Tate called the public hearing portion of the meeting to order at 7:40 PM; and Vice Chairman Oliver called the Commission's portion of the meeting to order immediately following the public hearing. INVOCATION Commissioner Curtis Young offered the invocation. 4-H WEEK PRESENTATION Mayor Tate proclaimed the week of October 6-12 as 114-H Week" in the City of Grapevine in honor of the 4-H Club members and adult volunteers improving the quality of life in our community as well as worldwide. Development of responsible citizens and leaders for America is a high priority in 4-H Club work; and the 4-H program stresses the four-fold development of youth: head, heart, hands and health. W= CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU90-08-FINA OIL AND CHEMICAL The first item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was CU90-08, submitted by Fina Oil and Chemical, Lot 6-R, Block 1, Towne Center Addition. Community Development Director H.T. (Tommy) Hardy advised that Conditional Use Application CU90-08 had ben submitted by Fina Oil and Chemical Company requesting a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 pursuant to Section 47.F of Grapevine Comprehensive zoning Ordinance 82-73, as amended, and requested a conditional use permit for an amendment to an approved site plan to allow a car wash facility and ten feet (101) of property for a landscape buffer on the north property line. The 36,013 square foot tract is located at 1400 William D. Tate Avenue and is zoned CC, Community Commercial District Regulations with Site Plan zoning. Ordinance 83-14 approved the possession, storage, retail sale and off - premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer only) in conjunction with the operation of a service station/ convenience store with a pole sign height limitation of 50 feet. The proposed car wash facility contains 648 square feet and the existing building is 1,260 square feet. Three (3) additional parking spaces will be provided for a total of ten (10). Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. Sam McGee, 6354 Shady Brook Lane, Dallas, who addressed the City Council and Planning and zoning commission. Mr. Mc Gee discussed the landscaping and berm planned and requested favorable consideration of the request. The Commission's discussion addressed opposition to proposed mutual drive access to the north. Concerns were that cross-access would increase accidents within the shopping area and increase exiting onto State Highway 114 Service Road permitting too-direct access to 114. Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the request and with no one wishing to speak and no correspondence to report, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's session, Marcy Ratcliff advised the case had been delayed from 1990 because of a dispute over property ownership. It was also noted additional landscaping would improve the looks of the property and more closely meet the spirit of the ordinance. Cathy Martin expressed objection to cross access; and Darlene Freed concurred. A lengthy deliberation ensued. Curtis Young expressed preference for cross-access to limit highway access; and Steve Stamos concurred. Then with no additional discussion, Curtis Young's motion and Steve Stamos's second was to recommend the City Council approve the request and waive certain site plan requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. The prevailing vote was as follows: -3- Ayes: Oliver, Meyer, Young and Stamos Nays: Martin and Freed Absent: Cook CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-16-LONGHORN INCORPORATED The next item for the commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was CU91-16 submitted by Longhorn, Inc. Mr. Hardy advised Conditional Use application CU 91-16 was filed by Longhorn, Inc. for a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F, Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73 and for a conditional use permit for a sprinkler system company which would require outdoor storage screened by a chain link fence with redwood slats for building supplies and materials for 515 East Northwest Highway. Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. Mack Jameson who advised the business would be Longhorn, Inc. Mr. Jameson requested the Council favorably consider the request. There were no guests present to speak and no correspondence to report. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, Staff advised the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved the special exception to allow existing non conformity of the tract. Following a brief discussion relative to the building, Cathy Martin's motion and Ery Meyer's second was to approve the request and the waiver to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with 47.F, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-17-MIDAS REALTY CORPORATION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU91-17 submitted by Midas Realty Corporation. In the public hearing Mr. Hardy advised CU91-17 was filed by Midas Realty Corporation for a conditional use permit for a site plan amendment to allow an auto service and repair shop with a future off ice/retail building and a twenty foot pole sign to be located at 1281 William D. Tate Avenue, Lot 1R-2, Block 1, Hayley Addition and a waiver to specific requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning -4- Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with 47.F. He noted the surrounding zoning and development in relation to the 33,942 square foot tract zoned Highway Commercial with a Planned Commercial Center designation. Mr. Hardy introduced Mr. Steve Knapton, Real Estate Manager of Midas International Corporation, who addressed the Council and Commission. He advised that there would be no overnight outside storage of cares, no bays facing the street and the proposed retail center would be Phase II of the development. In response to Mayor Tate's invitation to speak, Mr. John Evans, developer of the Hayley Addition, expressed support for the proposed Midas Muffler Shop, and stated he had spoken with the other tenants of the development. He advised they had expressed support for a use which should be compatible with existing development. City Secretary Linda Huff read the following letter into the record: September 11, 1991 City of Grapevine Planning and Zoning Committee City Council 307 West Dallas Road Grapevine, Texas Re: Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for Midas to be located on the east side of William d. Tate Avenue, Grapevine, Texas. Dear Members: We have reviewed the site plan for Midas which is to be located adjacent to our future Payless Shoe Store. We feel this tenant is very compatible with our use, and the site plan works very well for both of us. We believe, based on the other uses in this center and those planned across the street, Midas will be an excellent national tenant in this development. We respectfully request this application receive a favorable response as we feel they are certainly a well-recognized, national retailer that will be a good neighbor to use. Thank your for your consideration. Sincerely, James E. Johnson Senior Real Estate Representative Payless Shoe Source mm Mr. Knapton fielded Council questions relative to future retail use for the Phase II development, advising the 2430 square foot building had adequate parking. Staff supported Mr. Knapton's comments advising that office parking is 1:300 and a doctor's office is 1:150. There was additional discussion relative to noise generation by the muffler shop. Mr. Knapton advised the noise would be minimal compared to other auto repair uses. With nothing further for the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. In the Commission's deliberation session Staff discussed landscaping, screening of the bays and dumpster; and advised that 39 parking spaces were required for the 1:200 retail and 52 had been provided. Then with no further questions, Cathy Martin's motion and Steve Stamos's second was to approve the request with a waiver to Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73 Section 47.E.in accordance with Section 47.F; and the prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU91-18-JEMTEX DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NO. 661 INC.IFOOD LION GROCERY STORE Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application CU91-18 submitted by JEMtex Development for Lot 2, Block 1, JEMtex Addition. In the public hearing, Mr. Hardy advised the application filed by JEMtex was for conditional use to operate a grocery store with 21110 square feet of floor area open to the public and a waiver to specific requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with 47.F. The subject 3.75 acre tract is located at 4201 Pool Road, the building is 32,211 square feet with 21,110 square feet open to the public. The conditional use will bring the tract into compliance with recent amendments to Section 24, Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District Regulations. It was noted the 147 parking spaces exceed the ill required; and 25% landscaping has been provided. Mr. Hardy then introduced Mr. Rice Williams, Artech Design Group, Inc. who addressed the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on behalf of JEMtex Development requesting favorable consideration of the request. Mr. Grover Crocker, 4134 Woodland Court, and Ms. Patsy Nin, 4138 Woodland Court expressed objection to Food Lion's location, citing decreased home values, noise, the lighting and problems for the school chidden getting to school. Mr. Frassinelli discussed existing utilities and road widening plans in the area. Following further brief discussion a motion from Curtis Young and second from Darlene Freed was to recommend the City Council approve CU91-18 and waive requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F and waive the $600.00 filing feet. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 21-R AND 22-R, BLOCK 3, PLACID PENNINSULA ADDITION Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Lots 21-R and 22-R, Block 3 of the Placid Penninsula Addition. In the public hearing Senior Civil Engineer Larry Frassinelli reported the application for the final plat of Lots 21-R and 22-R, Block 3 of the Placid Peninsula Addition, being a replat of Lots 21 and 22, Block 3 of the Placid Peninsula Addition, had been filed by Giffin Homes. The subject .42 acre tract is located in the northwest sector of the City on Peninsula Drive, north of Kimball Road and west of Red Bird Lane. The purpose of the application is to reshape the existing residential lots for a more suitable building area. Mr. Frassinelli then introduced Mr. Chuck Giffin who explained that the lots' original shape prevented their meeting the ordinance requirements. Replatting the 8900 and 9100 square foot lots should alleviate the problem. There were no letters or petitions and no one wished to speak relative to the request. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's session Mr. Frassinelli reiterated how the old lot lines and 572 flowage easement limited the lots' utilization. Then with no further discussion, a motion from Ery Meyer and second from Curtis Young was to recommend the City Council approve the replat as requested, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Meyer, Martin, Young, Freed and Stamos Nays: None Absent: Cook -7- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GRAPEVINE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 82- 73 SECTION 20, R-TH, TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT, SECTION 26, HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 56 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND SECTION 60. SIGN STANDARDS The Planning and Zoning Commission was next to hear proposed amendments to Grapevine comprehensive Zoning ordinance 82-73, Section 20, 26, 56 and 60 and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the public hearing, Mr. Tommy Hardy, Director of Community Development reviewed the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, as follows: Section 20, R-TH, Townhouse setbacks; Section 26, HC, Highway Commercial relative to pawn shops as a permitted use; Section 56, Off-Street Parking Requirements relative to parking requirements for golf courses; and Section 601 Sign Standards, relative to flags and banners for grand openings or closings of businesses. There was some discussion relative to parking requirements for driving ranges and golf course terminology. There being no response to Mayor Tate's invitation to speak, and no correspondence to report, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, it was noted by Commissioners that 5 parking spaces per "green" should read per "hole" and Staff should investigate rewording "per tee" as well. There was brief discussion relative to needing a definition for pawn shops. Then with no further discussion, a motion from Commissioner Young and second from Commissioner Martin was to recommend the City Council approve proposed amendments to Sections 20, 26 and 60 and table 56 to consider changing terms relative to parking for golf courses. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook VACATION PLAT OF GLADE CROSSING RETAIL CENTER Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Vacation Plat of Glade Crossing Retail Center. Civil Engineer Scott Dyer advised the subject plat is 11.08 acres, located on the west side of Euless Grapevine Road, north of Glade Road. The portion of the plat to be vacated was rezoned from CC, Community Commercial to R-7.5, Single-Family by Siepiela Development Corporation earlier this year. -8- With no discussion or deliberation, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Ery Meyer was to recommend the City Council approve the plat as submitted with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ARBORMONT ESTATES The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Preliminary Plat of Arbormont Estates. The subject tract located at the northwest corner of Glade and Euless- Grapevine Roads was the acreage abandoned from the Glade Crossing Plat, the preceeding case. The R-7.5 zoned tract is to develop as a 48 lot subdivision. Scott Dyer, Civil Engineer, discussed plans for the subdivision, noting that all lots would be larger than 7,500 square feet. Following brief discussion relative to steet addressing, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Ery Meyer was to recommend the City Council approve the plat, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 1991 Next for the Commission to consider was the August 20, 1991, Minutes. A correction needed to Item # 1 because Member Curtis Young was shown both absent and voting. Then a motion from Darleen Freed and second from Curtis Young was to approve the Minutes with the correction. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Abstain: Meyer Absent: Cook MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION AND /OR REPORTS Next Planner Marcy Ratcliff advised that Tommy Hardy, Ray Collins, Planner, and Curtis Young were scheduled to attend the American Planning Association Conference October 2 - 5 in Corpus Christi. -7- ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Darlene Freed was to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:30 PM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Cook PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEAVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1991. APPROVED: Chairman ATTEST: SECRETARY