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ITEM 2.- PUBLIC HEARING-REPLAT OF LOTS 7,
8 AND PORTIONS
OF LOT 3 AND
4, BLOCK
15, ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAPEVINE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. The first
item for the
Planning
and Zoning Commission to consider
and make a recommendation to
the City
Council was the Replat of Lots 7,
8 and portions
of Lot 3 and
4, Block
15 into Lot 7R, Original Town
of Grapevine.
The subject
property is located at 131 East Hudgins Street.
Senior Civil Engineer Larry Frassinelli advised a replat for Lots 7, 8
and portions of Lot 3 and 4, Block 15, Original Town of Grapevine was
in conjunction with rezoning of the subject 1.98 acres (Z90-09) from
CN, Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations to LI, Light
Industrial District. The zoning case was approved October 16, 1990.
The applicant, Mr. Carroll Rcbotham, requested the tract be replatted
into Lot 7R, Original Town of Grapevine. Consideration of the replat
was tabled at that time.
There were none to speak for or against the case and no correspondence
was reported. With no further questions from the Council or
Ccmission, the public hearing was then closed.
In the Planning and Zoning Conroission's deliberation session, Mr.
Frassinelli further discussed the fire hydrant, streets, water and
sewer systems and advised City Staff recommends approval.
With no further discussion, a motion from Cathy Martin and second from
Robert Hinson was to recommend the City Council approve the replat as
requested, with the prevailing vote as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
ZONING APPLICATION Z90-10-MR. LARRY TAYLOR (WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION)
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider and make a
reccmTendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z90-10
submitted by Mr. Larry Taylor for 19.226 acres presently zoned R-TH,
Townhouse District Regulations. Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, advised the
requested zoning is R-5.0, Zero Lot Line Zoning District Regulations.
The subject property is located in the Westwood Subdivision, north of
Dove Elementary, east of Marina Del Rey Apartments, and south of Dove
Crossing and the Shorewood Addition, west of Hood Lane and the Hood
Ridge Addition. It was further noted that a concept plan is required
for the Zero Lot Line Zoning District which proposes 99 units with a
density of 5.1 units per acre. Mrs. Ratcliff noted the area zoning:
North of the tract the existing Shorewood Addition and Dove Crossing is
zoned R-MF-1 and Site Plan; south of the tract R-5.0 and R-TH and GU is
developed with Dove Meadows, Oak Grove, Marina Del Rey and Dove
Elementary School and Dove Park; east of the tract zoned R-MF-2 is
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developed with Marina Del Rey Apartments; and west of the tract, zoned
R-7.5, is developed with Hood Ridge Addition. It was further noted
that the applicant was requesting variances December 3, 1990. The
Board of Zoning Adjustment is scheduled to hear BZA90-31, then if the
variances are approved, the City Council may consider the second
reading of the ordinance to rezone December 4 or 18, 1990.
Then Mr. Doyle Cameron of Duncan, Dickson and Taylor offered to answer
any questions and described the request to Members of the City Council
and Planning and Zoning Ccmnission.
Mr. Cameron assured those present that the trees along Hood Lane would
remain. He discussed the entrance to the subdivision, addressed
questions relative to the variance requested in conjunction with the
development.
In response to Mayor Tate's invitation for citizens to speak, Mr. Mark
La Croix, 2011 Hood Ridge Court, advised that he was not opposed to the
development but questioned drainage plans and advised a sidewalk is
needed.
A letter from Marion Yeagler was read into the record by Linda Huff,
City Secretary.
In the Ccmmission's deliberation session, a brief discussion related to
sidewalks being provided and trees preserved along Hood Lane. It was
noted that the large trees are in the Hood Lane right-of-way.
Then Cathy Martin's motion and Robert Hinson's second was to reccmmmd
the City Council approve the request, with the prevailing vote as
follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
ZONING APPLICATION Z90-11-JOE L. WRIGHT
The next item for the Commission to consider to make a recommendation
to the City Council was Zoning Application Z90-11 submitted Mr. Joe L.
Wright.
Marcy Ratcliff advised the 9.009 acres presently zoned R-20 is located
east of Roberts Road, south of the Meadows Addition, west of Minters
Chapel United Methodist Church, and north of the Grapevine/Colleyvi Ile
Independent School District's new elementary school. The requested
zoning is R-7.5, Single Family District. Ms. Ratcliff further advised
no concept plan is required. The adjacent tract to the north is P-20
and R-7.5, Single Family, developed with the Meadows Addition, Westover
Addition and several single-family residences. To the south is R-20 and
Governmental Use zoning developed with single family residences and the
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD elementary school.
Ms. Ratcliff then introduced Mr. Martin Schelling, Wright Development,
who requested favorable consideration for the request. fie also advised
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Wright Development's plans are to purchase additional property to the
south for the purpose of rezoning to R-7.5 as well. A brief discussion
related to interior streets and walkway access to the school.
Cathy Strothez, Meadow Drive, Grapevine expressed approval of the
zoning but concern that four underground springs would contribute to a
drainage problem for the southeasternmost lots of the Meadows addition.
There were no other citizens wishing to speak and no correspondence to
report.
In the Commission's deliberation session following a brief discussion,
relative to R-12.5 zoning and the applicant's contingency to purchase
additional property, CaTmission Robert Hinson's motion and Commissioner
Atchley's second was to recommend the City Council approve the request,
with the prevailing vote as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Hinson, Atchley and Palpant
Nays: Martin and Meyer
Next for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider and make a
recommendation to the City Council was Zoning Application Z90-12
submitted by Mr. Don Herzog.
Marcy Ratcliff advised that the 12.966 acre, presently zoned R-MF-2,
Multi-Familv is located south of Hughes Road, east of Hollyberry Trail
and west of the Shadow Glen II-B Addition. The requested zoning is
Ra-7.5, Single Family and the applicant had submitted a letter to table
the case because of the tract's incomplete financial contract.
A motion from Commissioner Cathy Martin and second from Robert Hinson
was to recommend the City Council allow the case to be tabled, with the
following prevailing vote:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
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Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the
City Council was Zoning Application Z90-13 submitted by Mr. Joe
Lipscomb.
Marcy Ratcliff advised the request was R-7.5, Single Family zoning for
an 11.264 acre tract zoned PO, Professional Office and a 5.092 acre
tract zoned R-TH. The 11.265 acre tract is located south of Timberline
Drive between the Timberbrpok Addition on the east and Timberline South
Addition on the west. The 5.092 acre tract is located north of the
Pearl Tree Apartments..
Marcy Ratcliff, Planner, advised the Parkwood Addition and Town Park
Addition, both zoned R-7.5, exists to the north; to the south R-20,
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Single Familv zoning exists; to the east R-MF-2, Multi- Family zoning
developed with Pearl Tree Apartments and the CC, Communitv commercial
zoning developed with the GTE Switching Office, and west of the tract
is zoned R-7.5, Single Family developed with Timberline South Addition,
and a small undeveloped portion of Oak Creek Estates. It was further
advised that no zoning exhibit had been submitted.
Mr. Joe Lipscomb of 210 West College, advised he was representing Mr.
Tarry Lightner, the creek is a natural buffer and the present owner has
no current plans for the lot lay out.
Following a brief Council /Planning and Zoning Commission discussion,
with no guests to speak and no correspondence to report, the public
hearing was then closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, with no discussion, a motion
from Cathy Martin and second from Robert Hinson was to recommend the
City Council approve the application as requested, with the following
prevailing vote:
Aves: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU90-13 - HANSOM HANK'S
The next item for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider and
make a recommendation to the City Council was CU90-13, submitted by
Hansom Hank's Convenience Store.
Marcy Ratcliff advised the request was for an additional 20 foot pole
sign for the 30,524 square foot tract located at the southwest corner
of Hall-Johnson Road and William D. Tate Avenue (2101 Hall Johnson
Road). Two signs would be allowed because of the double street
frontage. The approved site plan is for the sale, storage and
off-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer only) in
conjunction with a convenience store, gasoline -sales and a waiver to
specific requirements of Section 47.E.2 in accordance with 47.F of
Comprehensive Zoning ordinance 82-73.
Ms. Patclif f advised the area to the north and south of the tract was
zoned CC, Community Commercial and was vacant and undeveloped; to the
east is PCD, Planned Commerce Development, CC, Community Commercial and
R-7.5, Single Family, some vacant undeveloped, Wm. D. Tate Avenue and
the developing Sayebrook and Glade Crossing IV Subdivisions; and west
is CC, Community Commercial and R-MF-2, Multi-Family, vacant
undeveloped and the La Petite Academy.
Mrs. Ratcliff then introduced Mr. Bob Cahill who explained the need for
an additional sign. There was discussion by the Commission and Council
to investigate possible alternatives to another sign and questions
relative to tree replacement.
Because no guests wished to speak and there were no letters or
petitions to report, the public hearing was then closed.
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In the Commission's deliberation session, a lengthy discussion ensued
relative to the Commission's preference for a monument sign as opposed
to a pole sign. Greg Wheeler, Building Official, noted that two pole
signs could have been approved automatically because of the double
street frontage if the tract were not subject to the Conditional Use.
With no further discussion, Chairman Cook then called for a motion.
Commissioner Robert Hinson's motion and Larry Atchlev's second was to
reconriend the City Council approve the request, with the prevailing
vote as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Mever, Hinson and Atchley
Nays: Martin and Palpant
Then, Commissioner Hinson offered an amendment to the motion to add
waiving the application requirements of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance 82-73, Section 47.E.2 in accordance with Section 47.F. It
was seconded by Ery Meyer, with the prevailing vote as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Mever, Hinson and Atchley
Nays: Martin and Palpant
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Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the
City Council was Conditional Use Application CU90-14 submitted by Mr.
Danny J. Tosh Architects for Chevron USA.
In the public hearing Marcy Ratcliff advised the request was for 2040
Northwest Highway presently zoned CC, Conmmitv Commercial with an
approved site plan for a Planned Commercial Center designation,
off-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer only) on Lot 4,
and a 40 foot pole sign at the corner of Wall Street and State Highwav
114 Frontage Road. The requested conditional use would amend the
approved plan by requesting the sale, storage and off-premise
consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer only) on Lot 4 and a 40 foot
pole sign on Lot 5 for a 14.1 acre center; and requesting a waiver from
the Site Plan Review application requirements of Section 47.E.2 in
accordance with Section 47.F. A slide presentation indicated PO,
Professional Office and R-7.5 and R-20, Single Family zoning to the
north developed with Grapevine Shopping Center, Medical Offices and
Single Family Homes; to the south PO and R-3.5, Duplex zoned property
is not developed; to the east exists the PO zoned Lakeview office Plaza
and undeveloped R-7.5 property; and to the west HC zoned undeveloped
and developed with Lone Star Gas and Rainbow Lighting.
Those present were then advised that a 5 foot parking ' r lot perimeter
buffer landscape variance was being requested on the eastern property
line. The site plan also indicates a 75 foot drive separation, with
120 feet being required. Ms. Patcliff introduced Mr. Chuck Bradley,
representing Chevron, USA, who then fielded Council and Con-mission
questions relative to the variance, the need for two drives and
vehicular circulation within the tract.
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There were no comments from the audience or letters, or petitions to
report; and the public hearing was then closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session a lengthy discussion ensued.
The resulting consensus of the Commission was to require one drive to
be located 188.5 feet from the curb at Northwest Highwav, which would
be 22 feet south of the existing northernmost drive and to relocate the
parking from the western side of the tract to the front along Northwest
Highway. There was a lengthy discussion also relative to the proposed
pole sign.
Then a motion from Larry Atchley and second from Michael Palpant was to
table the request to allow the applicant to Pliminate one drive
entrance on Park Boulevard and locate the one drive 188.5 feet from the
curb at Northwest Highway, with the prevailing vote as follow:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchlev and Palpant
Nays: None
Abstain: Hinson
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES
Next for the Con-mission to consider and make a recommendation to the
City Council was the Preliminary Plat of Hidden Lake Estates.
Larry Frassinelli, Senior Civil Engineer, advised the Commission and
guests that the 36.94 acre tract located on the east side of
Silvercrest Lane south of Silvercrest Addition was zoned R-7.5, Single
Family Residential and 118 lots were proposed. Following brief
discussion relative to drainage, Mr. Don Herzog discussed the plat
noting that the preliminary plat approval six months prior had expired.
With no further discussion, 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: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
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Next for the Commission to consider and make a recommendation to the
City Council was the Preliminary Plat of Westover Addition.
The subject 13.30 acre tract zoned R-7.5, Single Family is located on
the south side of Hall Johnson Road, east of the Meadows Addition and
west of Heritage Avenue-, Mr. Frassinelli advised. Commissioners
discussed the extension of Valleywood Drive and possible sidewalk
access to the school tract. Director of Public Works Jerry Hodcre
discussed possible side-walk additions to Hall Johnson Road.
Then Vice Chairman Larry Oliver's motion and Cathy Martin's second was
to recommend the City council approve the plat contingent that the
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final plat provides a pedestrian access to Heritage, with the
prevailing vote as follows:
Aves- Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchlev, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TR90-04 - CHEVRON
Next for the Commission to consider was a tree removal request from
Chevron, USA.
Marcy Ratcliff advised the hatched area will be 12 inch fill with
significant grade difference from the north property line southward.
The discussion related to the pole sign planned, with Commissioners'
consensus being to consider replacing it with a ground sign and no tree
should be cut to add the sign. There was also discussion relative to
the total caliper inches planned to replace trees necessary to remove.
The Commission requested the applicant to keep all mature trees not in
the fill area, to indicate the location and caliper of trees to be
removed and replaced and investigate using a ground sign.
With no further discussion a motion from Vice Chairman Oliver and
second from Cathy Martin was to table the request, with the prevailing
vote as follows:
Ayes- Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
ml=S OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 1990
Last for the Commission to consider was the minutes of the October 16,
1990, Meeting.
With no corrections or additions, a motion from Cathy Martin and second
from Ery Meyer was to approve the Minutes as published, with the
prevailing vote as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
Abstain: Atchley
ADJOURZffM
With no further business to consider, a motion from Larry Oliver and
second from Cathy Martin was to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 PM. The
prevailing vote was as follows:
Ayes: Cook, Oliver, Martin, Meyer, Atchley, Hinson and Palpant
Nays: None
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1990,
Pon Cook, Chairman
ATTEST:
Secret