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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-17• rimm W19612K IN. OUNIVARM The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in Regular Joint Public Hearing Session, on this the 17th day of April, 1990, in Room 205 for the Joint Public Hearing and in Room 204, 307 West Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, for the Commission's deliberation session with the following Commissioners present, to wit: Ron Cook Larry Oliver Cathy Martin Ery Meyer Larry Atchley Robert Hinson Michael Palpant Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member constituting a quorum, with no one absent and the following City Staff: H.T.(Tommy) Hardy Director of Community Development John Hill -- : Attorney, City Attorney's Office 'Jerry Hodge Director of Public Works Larry Frassinelli Senior Civil Engineer Marcy Ratcliff Planner Bob Price Civil Engineer Joy Carroll Planning Aide INVOCATION Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chairman Larry Oliver offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor William D. Tate called the public hearing portion of the meting to order at 7:30 PM; and Chairman Ron Cook called the Commission's portion of the meeting to order at approximately 9:30 PM. l•v 0;..4 a g, i wu 1 mv. W Mayor Tate presented plaques of appreciation to Mr. Kasmir Szymankiewicz chosen as Grapevine's 1989 Volunteer - of the. Year; and to Mr. John Price for service rendered on the Planning and Zoning Con-mission. OATH OF OFFICE City Secretary, Linda Huff, administered the- "Oath of Office', to newly appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioner Michael Palpant. JOINT PUBLIC BEARING NOTE: Chairman Ron Cook advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda would be taken out of order to consider the Commission's "Item #6 first to determine the action needed on Item #8. THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was an amendment proposal to remove Wall Street, between State Highway 114, east to Dove Road and reduce the minimum right-of-way requirement from 75 feet to 65 feet on Wall Street between Dove Road and Main Street and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable. Director of Public Works, Jerry Hodge, advised Commissioners that the City Staff has considered four alternatives to address a concern of the City Council to Widen Wall Street to four lanes. The philosophy being that the existing tree-lined two-lane street protects the residential neighborhood from undesirable impact of increased traffic speed and P&Z Minutes (4-17-90) Page 3 9,000 square feet (average 1,000 square feet) and proposes a minimum lot width of 75' with a minimum distance of at least 15' between homes. Lengthy deliberation ensued relative to the concept plan presented conflicting with the proposal. M1r. Mixataki presented verbally (6,500 versus 9,000 square foot lots). Mr. Lynn Mever, of Paul S. Unzicker, Inc., stated the concept plan contains undersized dimensions on the lots and the concept plan would be modified to depict the larger lots. During discussion, comments were made relative to the amount of masonry and siding, the mix of one and two story homes, willingness of the developer to deed restrict the size of the homes (2,200 square foot minimum with a 2,500 square foot average). Mayor Tate invited guests present to continent regarding the proposed rezoning. The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning as depicted on the concept plan: 1. Mr. Joe Ewasik 2. Mr. Frank Herman 3804 Shady Meadow 3808 Shady Meadow Drive 3. Ms. Beverly Hrablook 4. Mr. Jeff Hunt 3802 Hillside Trail 2702 Shadyhill Court 5. Mr. Gary Andrews 2706 Shadyhill Court 7. Mr. Peter Streit 2801 Timberhill 9. Ms. Michelle Hoffman 2832 Timberhill Drive 11. Mr. Larry Lamprick 3530 Quailcrest Drive 6. Mr. Mark Benett 2830 Timberhill. Drive 8. Ms. Tena Auerback 2518 Edgehill 10. Ms. Ruth Spanberge 2840 Timberhill Drive Concerns were: diminished custom home evaluation, if the lesser valued homes were allowed, discrepancies in the concept plan and. what was presented verbally at the public hearing, concern about tract homes in the neighborhood, the location of the utilities and possible deed restrictions to the property. Mr. Cary Newman, representing the property owner TARFIVE, Inc. stated the Grapevine market has shown an eight percent (80) increase in rental rates; and by mid-year the subject property would be marketable for developing under the multi-family zoning. Mr. H. T. (Tommy) Hardy stated that if the property were developed under the multi-family zoning there would be approximately 15 units per acre. Mayor Tate advised the City's zoning ordinance does not discriminate between custom and tract homes. If the zoning application were to be tabled, it would be to a date certain, or if another public hearing were required, citizens would be given another opportunity to speak. Ccm-nission Member Meyer made a motion to table the item to the May 15, 1990, Joint Meeting to be held at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Court Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road. Commission Member Atchley offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Atchley, Meyer, Hinson and Palpant Nays- None The City Council then voted 6-0-one (1) absent to table the case to May 15, 1990. Mayor Tate announced the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission would take a brief recess. All members of the City Council, except council Member Spencer, were present upon reconvening. All P&Z Minutes(4-1.7-90) Page 4 members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present upon reconvening. There being no further questions, ccmTients, public response or further letters or petitions to report, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, with no additional deliberation or discussion, Commission Vice Chairman Larry Oliver's motion and Commissioner Ery Meyer's second was to table further consideration of Z90-03, Centex, to the May 15, 1990, meeting with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Palpant and Hinson Nays: None Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was Conditional Use Application 90-05 submitted by Mr. Danny J. Tosh for Chevron USA requesting a waiver to specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73, as amended, No. 83-23 to allow certain changes to the premises including gasoline sales, car wash and possession, storage, retail sale and off-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer only) in conjunction with the operation of a convenience store in a district zoned "CC", Community Cam-nercial and "SP", Site Plan. The .7022 acre tract is located at 101 East State Highway 114, the northeast corner of south Main and State Highway 114 Service Road. In the public hearing session, Marcy Ratcliff advised the proposed site plan differs very little from the present site, as the request is to relocate the convenience store 15 feet back to be adjacent to the existing car wash. Mr. Danny J. Tosh, representing Chevron USA, requested favorable consideration of the application, noting that the modernization of the site will only enhance and improve the value of the surrounding properties. The traffic flow within the boundaries of the property would. be improved and the addition of a landscape buffer along main Street and State Highway 114 would improve the values of the adjoining properties. There were no questions from the Commission or Council; and in response to Mayor Tate's invitation, Mr. Hank Trevalini, representing Chevron USA, spoke, addressing the City Council regarding the variance request relative to the five foot (5') encroachment by a corner of the existing car wash facility into the 25' rear yard set-back and stated there would be an additional gasoline pump island installed to improve the traffic flow. City Secretary, Linda Huff, had no correspondence to report. Mayor Tate then declared the public hearing closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, there was a brief discussion relative to the applicant's desire to locate an additional gasoline pump to the site plan. City Staff advised that resubmittal of the site plan indicating the sixth gasoline pump would be necessary before reconsideration of approval. With no further discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Larry Oliver was to table Conditional Use Application 90-05. The prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant Nays: None PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO PLATS In their deliberation session, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended as follows. P&Z Minutes(4-17-90) Page 5 W4 ilgift"V WO)AMME 0) 1) 9 AN ce ki Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council was the Replat of Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 6 of the Saybrooke Addition. The subject property is located east of State Highway 121 and north of the proposed Hall-Johnson Road Extension. In the public hearing, Manager of Engineering Stan Laster advised the Saybrooke Development Corporation filed a replat application for Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 1 of the Saybrooke Addition. The purpose of the replat is to realign a discharge point of the drainage structure from the southern to northern side of the lots. The replat will not increase the number of the lots in the subdivision. The subject property is located east of State Highway 121 and north of the proposed Hall-Johnson Road Extension. There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission and no one responded to Mayor Tate's invitation to speak. In the Commission's deliberation session, comments relative to the lot widths being less than minimum at the front property line led to a lengthy discussion. City Staff assured the Commissioners that past interpretation of lot width has been at the building line as with cul-de-sac lots. It was further verified that Lots 16 and 17 were 62.1 feet wide and Lots 14 and 15 were 71 feet wide and that no variances were necessary for the lots. Then without further discussion, Commissioner Robert Hinson's motion and Ery Meyer's second was to recommend the City Council approve the plat; and the prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant Nays: None MPIAT OF LOTS 21, 22 and 23, BLOCK 1 of BANYAN PLACE SUBDIVISION Next the Commission was to consider a recommendation to the City Council for the Replat of Lots 21, 22 and 23 of the Banyan Place Subdivision. Located on Appling Drive, the purpose of the replat is for combining three lots into two lots to provide for more buildable lots because of the revised easement configuration. In the public hearing Stan Laster explained the purpose of the replat; then with no questions from the Commission or Council, no guests wishing to speak and no correspondence to report, the public hearing was then closed. In the Commission's deliberation session, there being no questions or discussion, a motion from Vice Chairman Larry Oliver and a second from Commissioner Cathy Martin was to recommend the City Council approve the replat as requested; and the prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Hinson, Atchley and Palpant Nays: None The Commission was next to consider the Replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Victorian Point Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council. In the public hearing, it was noted that the replat was for dividing one lot into two lots for property located on the northwest side of Dunn Street. Mr. Laster explained the request; and in the public hearing no one wished to speak; and there was no correspondence to report. No Members P &Z Minutes(4- 17 -90) Page 7 Next for the Commission to consider was the Minutes of the Meetings of September 12 and 19, 1989, February 20, March 20 and April 3, 1990. Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of September 12, 1989 With no corrections or additions, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from Robert Hinson was to approve the Minutes as written, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Oliver, Atchley, Martin, Meyer and Hinson Nays: None Abstain: Cook and Palpant Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of September 19, 1989 With no corrections or additions, a motion from Larry Oliver and second from Cathy Martin was to approve the Minutes as written, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Atchley, Martin and Hinson Nays: None Abstain: Meyer and Palpant Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of February 20, 1990 With no corrections or additions, a motion from Ery Meyer and second from Larry Oliver was to approve the Minutes as written, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Martin, Meyer, Hinson and Atchley Nays: None Abstain: Oliver and Palpant Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of March 20, 1990 With no corrections or additions, a motion from Robert Hinson and second from Larry Oliver was to approve the Minutes as published, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, and Hinson Nays: None Abstain: Palpant Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of April 3, 1990 With no corrections of additions, a motion from Robert Hinson and second from Ery Meyer was to approve the Minutes as published, with the prevailing vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer and Hinson Nays: None Abstain: Atchley and Palpant With little discussion, the Commission considered several dates for a May Workshop Meeting, with May 29, 1990, being the choice. The time to be 6:30 PM with dinner. With no further business Vice Chairman Larry Oliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 PM; and a second was offered from Robert Hinson; and the prevailing vote was as follows: Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Palpant and Hinson Nays: None