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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-17STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Joint Session with the City Council on this the 17th Day of December, 1991, at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, Room #205 for the public hearing and Room #204 for the Commission's deliberation session, with the following Commission members present, to-wit: Ron Cook Larry Oliver Ervin Meyer Curtis Young Darleen Freed Steve Stamos Chairman vice chairman Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with Member Cathy Martin absent, and with the following City Staff: H.T.(Tommy)Hardy Marcy Ratcliff Raylene Collins Joy Carroll Greg Wheeler Jerry Hodge Stan Laster Larry Frassinelli Jim Taylor CALL TO ORDER Community Development Director Planner Planner Planning/Administrative Aide Building Official Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Senior Civil Engineer Engineering Technician Mayor William D. Tate called the public hearing to order at 7:30 PM and Chairman Ron Cook called the Commission's deliberation session to order at 10:45 PM, immediately following the public hearing. INVOCATION Commission Member Curtis Young offered the invocation. PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Avvlication Z91-11-Mr. Joe Wright - Wright Development First for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91-11 submitted by Mr. Joe L. Wright. Planner Marcy Ratcliff advised the subject 50.6194 acre tract located at 2901 Pool Road, south of big Bear Creek and Creekwood West Addition, north of Windmill Estates and west of Parr Park was 1 presently zoned R-20, with the request being R-7.5, Single Family. Mrs. Ratcliff noted the undeveloped portion of the Big Bear Creek Linear Park and Creekwood West Addition lies to the north and is zoned R-7.5; to the south is R-20 and R-7.5, Single Family developed with Windmill Estates and Skyline Oak Subdivision; to the east is Parr Park zoned Governmental Use and to the west is the City of Colleyville. Mrs. Ratclif f then introduced Mr. Joe Wright, applicant for the request, who advised the reason for the R-7.5 request was a few of the lots along Pool Road would be eight-thousand-plus square feet. Further, Mr. Wright noted 84 lots, a 1.66 lots per acre density, and a 13,077 square foot average lot size were proposed which is less than the 2 units per acre allowed by R-20 zoning. Mr. Wright further described the rendering depicting the lot plan for the site and indicated the sewer and drainage problems in Windmill Estates should be improved with the proposed development by eliminating the lift station through a connection with Trinity River Authority; natural gas service to the area has been improved by Lone Star Gas Company by the installation of a major feed line on Pool Road; resale value of homes should be maintained; minimum lot sizes are proposed to be 13,077 square feet; and green space will be available to the City for an extension to Parr Park. There were questions regarding the proposed location of flood plain fill. Mr. Wright requested the site plan would become part of the zoning case if the zoning is approved. Addressing questions from the Commission and Council, Mr. Wright noted the net flood plain is 2.8, making 2 to 4 units per acre possible and only 1.66 proposed, further addressed issued and concerns of letters and petitions submitted to City Staff. In response to Mayor Tate's invitation, guests present expressing opposition to the rezoning request were: Mr- E. Kent Willoughby 3200 Oak Tree Lane Mr. Dennis Deaton 3345 Barberry Mr. Terry Bland 3208 Oak Tree Lane Mr. Ed Bellion 3213 Oak Tree Lane Ms. Sherry Willoughby 3200 Oak Tree Lane Ms. Phyllis Deaton 3345 Barberry Mr. William Rhea 3200 High Meadow Drive Mr. Jim Heckman 3107 Wintergreen Mr. Jim Barksdale 3246 Oak Tree Lane In summary, principal concerns were traffic congestion, increased density in schools, drainage, elimination of one of the last 2 remaining large parcels of zoned R-20 in southern Grapevine, utility problems, quality of life, environmentals and aesthetics. Ms. Karen Gandy, 3116 Wintergreen Terrace, expressed concerns regarding drainage. She expressed her support of the zoning application and trust that Mr. Wright would develop adjacent to her property as he had discussed, i.e. 20,000 square foot lots, forty foot setback and a minimum of a six foot fence. City Secretary Linda Huff reported there had been a petition signed by 20 citizens opposing the zoning application, and letter in opposition received from the following: Wesley R. and Kristin B. Wheeler 3209 Oak Tree Lane John D. and Linda E. Russell 3229 Oak Tree Lane William d. Rhea 3200 High Meadow Drive Debbie Bennet 3502 Hightimber Lee and Rhonda Harmon 3216 Oak Tree Lane Linda Teal Willoughby 3200 Oak Tree Lane Rosemary Ardyce Hall 3245 Oak Tree Lane City Attorney John F. Boyle, Jr., briefly reviewed the legal responsibilities of the City council and Planning and Zoning Commission regarding zoning applications. With no further discussion or deliberations in the public hearing, Mayor Tate then declared it closed. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:45 PM, Mayor Tate announced the City council and Planning and Zoning Commission would take a brief recess. Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all members of the City council and Planning and Zoning Commission were present with the exception of Commissioner Martin. In the Commission's deliberation session, Marcy Ratcliff briefly reviewed the request; and Mr. Joe Wright fielded Commissioners' questions relative to the flood plain and the reason for R-7.5 as opposed to 12.5 zoning; the spring of 1993 being the projected start date for the project-reclamation would take at least that long and hopefully improvements to Pool Road would be accomplished by then. Then with no further questions or discussion, a motion from Steve Stamos and second from Darlene Freed was to recommend the City Council approve Z91-11, with the site plan as proposed. The vote was as follows: 3 Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Stamos and Freed Nays: Young Absent: Martin Zoning Application Z91- 12 -Mr. John Cole Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91 -12 submitted by Mr. John Cole. In the public hearing, Marcy Ratcliff presented slides depicting the 5.87 acre tract's location: 4500 William D. Tate Avenue, south of Hughes Road and west of Hollyberry Trail; and the present zoning: CN, Neighborhood Commercial and HCO, Hotel Corporate Office. The request is for CC, Community Commercial. Surrounding zoning and development was described; and it was noted the concept plan depicted five (5) sites proposed for the tract. Ron Young with Young Surveying represented the applicant and fielded questions from Commissioners noting that Tract #1 is under contract for offices, probably Tract #2 is proposed for offices and Tract #3 is to be a new fire station. No guests requested to speak; and the City Secretary reported no letters or petitions. Mayor Tate then declared the public hearing closed. In the Planning and Zoning Commission Deliberation Session, with no discussion, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approve Zoning Application Z91- 12, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Zoning Application Z91 -13 -Hall Johnson Partners Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91 -13 submitted by Hall Johnson Partners. In the public hearing Marcy Ratcliff advised the requested rezoning of 27.715 acres was from R -MF -2, Multi - Family District Regulations, CN, Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations and CC, Community Commercial District Regulations to R -7.5, Single- Family District Regulations. The property fronts the north side of Hall Johnson Road west of Wm. D. Tate Avenue, and with 968.30 feet frontage on the proposed Heritage Avenue (SH 121). Approximately three (3) acres zoned CC, Community Commercial, would remain east of the proposed residential tract. To the north of the commercial tract there is an existing cemetery. Since a similar request was recently denied without prejudice, the applicant has been working 4 closely with City Staff to address earlier concerns expressed by the Commission and Council. Deed restrictions that would become part of the ordinance to rezone the property offer a greenbelt/ buffer area between the CC and R-7.5 tract, a six foot (61) masonry fence with the CC district being required a 40 foot building setback from residential lots. Following a brief discussion relative to building setbacks, Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the zoning application. No one wished to speak; and there was no correspondence to report. In the Commission's session discussion revealed concern that too much commercially zoned land was being rezoned to single-family residential. Suggestions from Commissioners were that deed restrictions for "use buffer" rather than "landscape buffer" had been intended. There was also discussion relative to preferred tree types and the location of the access road from Hall Johnson. With no further discussion Curtis Young's motion and Ery Meyer's second was to recommend the City Council approve Z91-13, with deed restriction; and the deed restrictions should be amended to provide an eight (8) foot fence adjacent to the CC, Community Commercial, District on Hall Johnson Road and to provide an opaque visual tree break behind the fence from lots 20 through 24 and 14, Block A. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: Oliver Absent: Martin Replat of Lots 2R-1, 2R-2 and 24-3, Block 2 OF The Pecan Gap Addition Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Lots 2R-1, 2R-2 and 2-R-3, Block 2 of the Pecan Gap Addition. Senior Civil Engineer Larry Frassinelli advised that Mr. Billy R. McPherson had filed an application for the replat of Lot 2R, Block 2 of the Pecan Gap Addition into three (3) lots, Lots 2R-1, 2R-2 and 2R-3. The subject .64 acre tract, zoned R-7.5, Single-Family Residential District is located on Harwell Street and Pecan Lane. A single family dwelling exists on Lot 2R-1. Mr. Billy R. McPherson addressed the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting favorable consideration of the application. Brief discussion ensued regarding merits of a cul-de- sac which would enable platting. Mayor Tate invited guests to comment regarding the replat application. No one wished to speak; and there was no 5 correspondence to report. The public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, there was no discussion; and a motion from Curtis Young and second from Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approve the Replat of Lot 2R-1, 2R-2 and 2R-3, Block 2, Pecan Gap. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Plat Vacation - Brown Addition The next item for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Plat Vacation of the Brown Addition. The .46 acre tract, zoned R-12.5, Single-Family District, is located on the south side of O'Dell Court, east of Parr Road and west of the O'Dell Subdivision. The purpose is to incorporate an existing home in Heritage Oaks Addition. With no discussion, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Darlene Freed was to recommend the City Council approve the plat vacation with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Zoning Application Z91-09-Mr. John Dees and the Final Plat of Heritage Oaks Addition Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z91-09 submitted by Mr. John Dees and the Final Plat of Heritage Oaks Addition both of which were tabled by the Commission at the November meeting. The subject 9.385 acre tract, formerly zoned R-20 was requested to be zoned R-12.5, single Family. It is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Parr Road and O'Dell Court North. the property is to be platted for the development of 21 single family lots if the zoning is approved. Mr. Matt Goodwin reviewed the November 20 meeting; and advised O'Dell Court residents had withdrawn their objection to the zoning request. With the R-12.5 zoning, 20 lots, most all 14,000 square feet or more, (and none less than 13,000 square feet) are proposed with a density of 2.61 units per acre. Responding to the Commission's concern that adequate access be provided, a future stubb out to Heritage was indicated on the lot plan. Mr. Joe Lipscomb, representing O'Dell Court residents advised no objection n. was to the zoning, since the access to O'Dell Court had been eliminated. Larry Frassinelli, Senior Civil Engineer, advised the O'Dell Court residents prefer to leave O'Dell Court as it is. A petition was submitted indicating same. Mr. Frassinelli advised the Engineering Department prefers to cut the hill to eliminate a site distance problem and widen Parr Road to 21 feet. A motion from Darlene Freed and second from Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approve Z91-09, as submitted, with the prevailing vote as follows; Ayes: Cook, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Abstain: Oliver Absent: Martin With no further discussion, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approve the plat as requested, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Preliminary Plat of the Cluck Property Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Preliminary Plat of the Cluck Property. The subject 129.07 acre tract, zoned R-7.5, Single Family, is located east of Murrell Road, west of North Dooley Street and adjacent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. The applicant requested renewal of the preliminary plat in order to proceed with the final plat after the Dallas/Fort worth International Airport's proposed runway expansion issue is resolved. In the Commission's session, it was noted if a filing fee is waived, it is done by the City Council. Following a brief discussion, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Steve Stamos was to recommend the City Council approved the plat, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Preliminary Plat of the Windsor Park Addition Next the Commission considered the Preliminary Plat of Windsor Park Addition to make a recommendation to the City Council. 6 The 31.17 acre tract zoned PO, Professional Office, CC, Community Commercial, and R-7.5, Single Family District Regulations is located in south central Grapevine, north of Hall Johnson Road, west of William D. Tate (SH 121) and east of the proposed Heritage Avenue. The property is being platted to develop 100 single family lots and one (1) commercial lot. Following a brief discussion a motion from Curtis Young was to recommend the City Council approve the preliminary plat with conditions that the deed restrictions reflect the Z91-13 zoning case deed restrictions to provide an 8 foot fence next to the CC, Community Commercial zoning, on Hall-Johnson Road and to provide an opaque visual tree break behind the fence. Ery Meyer seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Final Plat of Timberline East Addition Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the final plat of Timberline East Addition. The 8.99 acre tract, zoned R-7.5, Single Family, is located on the south side of Timberline Drive, east of the Heatherwilde Addition and west of William D. Tate Avenue. The property is being platted to develop 31 single family lots. With no discussion from the Commission, a motion from Curtis Young and second from Darlene Freed was to recommend the City Council approve the plat as requested, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin Final Plat of Arbormont Estates Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Final Plat of Arbormont Estates. The subject 12 acre tract, zoned R-7.5, Single Family, is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Glade Road and Euless-Grapevine Road and is being platted for the development of 48 single family lots. With no Commission discussion or deliberation, a motion from Darlene Freed and second from Curtis Young was to recommend the City Council approve the plat as requested, with the prevailing vote as follows: E: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin MINUTES Next the Commission was to consider the Minutes of the November 20, 1991, Minutes. With no corrections or additions, a motion from Ery Meyer and second from Darlene Freed was to approve the Minutes of November 20, 1991, as published, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Meyer, Young and Freed Nays: None Abstain: Oliver and Stamos Absent: Martin MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION AND REPORTS Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, advised there could possibly be one zoning conditional use case for the meeting of January 21, 1992. ADJOURNMENT With no further business for the Commission to consider, a motion from Larry Oliver and second from Ery Meyer was to adjourn the meeting at 12:17 AM, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Meyer, Young, Stamos and Freed Nays: None Absent: Martin PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1992. ATTEST: I SECRETARY 41144 -1-1014*m CHAIRMAN 0