HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-15 AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
SPECIAL BRIEFING SESSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
1. Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the February 15, 2011 public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410-3154 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et. seq. Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 11th day of February, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
P & Z BRIEFING SESSION
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special
Briefing Session on this the 15th day of February 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Planning and
Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Herb Fry
B J Wilson
Monica Hotelling
Jimmy Fechter
Gary Martin
Beth Tiggelaar
Wayne Szot
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Elaine Martin absent and the following City Staff:
Ron Stombaugh
Scott Dyer
Albert Triplett
Susan Batte
CALL TO ORDER
Planning and Development Manager
Manager of Engineering
Planner II
Planning Technician
Chairman Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 1. BRIEFING SESSION
Chairman Oliver announced the Planning and Zoning Commission would conduct a
briefing session relative to the following cases:
CU10 -31 QUICK FILL
CU10 -36 HERITAGE CROSSING
Z11 -01 & PD11 -01 GRAPEVINE TEXAN APARTMENTS
CU11 -01 MURDER MYSTERY THEATER
CU11 -02 PATTY CAKES BAKERY
to discuss development issues.
ADJOURNMENT
After a brief discussion, Chairman Oliver adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH 2011.
APPROVED:
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NOTE: Planning and Zoning Commission continued with the Joint Public Hearing
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 AT 7:30 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Conditional Use Application CU10-31 (Quick Fill) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
2. Consider the preliminary plat application for Lots 1R1, 2R1, Block 1, NWH Quickfill
Addition and make a recommendation to the City Council.
3. Consider the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, NWH Quickfill Addition and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
4. Consider Conditional Use Application CU10-36 (Heritage Crossing) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
5. Consider Zoning Application Z11-01 (Grapevine Texan Apartments) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
6. Consider Planned Development Overlay Application PD11-01 (Grapevine Texan
Apartments) and make a recommendation to the City Council.
7. Consider the final plat of Lots 1R1, 2R and 3R1, Block 1, W. R. Boyd Center
Addition and make a are recommendation to the City Council.
8. Consider Conditional Use Application CU11-01 (Lagnaippe Productions)and make
a recommendation to the City Council.
9. Consider Conditional Use Application CU11-02 (Patty Cakes Bakery) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
10. Consider Historical Landmark Subdistrict Application HL10-14 (Ms. Laurie
Verver/Howard-Duke House) and make a recommendation to the City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
11. Consider the minutes of the January 18, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings and take any necessary action.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at(817)410-3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 11th day of February, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Linda uff 4't44.'ig5
City Secretary
P & Z JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint
Public Hearing with the City Council, on this the 15th day of February, 2011, in the City
Council Chambers, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the
following members present -to -wit:
Larry Oliver
Herb Fry
B J Wilson
Monica Hotelling
Jimmy Fechter
Gary Martin
Beth Tiggelaar
Wayne Szot
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate
constituting a quorum with Elaine Martin absent and the following City Staff:
Scott Williams
Ron Stombaugh
Scott Dyer
Albert Triplett
Susan Batte
CALL TO ORDER
Development Services Director
Planning and Development Manager
Manager of Engineering
Planner II
Planning Technician
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. and Chairman Oliver called the
Planning and Zoning Commission deliberation session to order at 9:20 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Beth Tiggelaar delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10 -31 - QUICK FILL
First for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU10 -31 submitted by Michael N Peeples Engineers for
property located at 424 East Northwest Highway and proposed to be platted as Lot 1,
Block 1, NWH Quick Fill Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use
permit to amend the previously approved site plan of CU97 -17 (Ord. 97 -58) for a
convenience store with gasoline sales and off - premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages (beer and wine only) specifically to demolish the structure and construct a
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new convenience store with gasoline sales and the possession, storage, retail sale and
off - premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only),
Mr. Richard King, representing the applicant, was available to answer questions and
requested favorable consideration. Mr. King stated that the current structure will be
completely demolished and a new 4,404 square foot convenience store will be
constructed. The new store will be constructed of brick and cast stone and will meet the
current energy code.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
application CU10 -31. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10 -36 - HERITAGE CROSSING
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use application CU10 -36 submitted by B C Contractors for property located
at 2140 Hall- Johnson Road and platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Heritage Plaza Addition. The
applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to allow a 20 -foot multi- tenant pole
sign in conjunction with an existing neighborhood shopping center.
Mr. Alan Ripley, representing the applicant, was available to answer questions and
requested favorable consideration. Mr. Ripley stated that the center is only 50%
occupied and feels that a pole sign would benefit the occupants with better visibility.
Discussion was held regarding the placement of the sign and the use of a monument
sign due to the grade of the property.
Mr. Ed Cox and Mr. Al Noor spoke in opposition of the sign stating that a pole sign
would be inconsistent with the other monuments signs in the area.
With no further questions, guests to speak, two letters of opposition, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session discussion, further discussion was held
regarding the pole sign verses a monument sign. B J Wilson moved to deny conditional
use application CU10 -36 and stated that the applicant could work with staff regarding a
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monument sign. Jimmy Fechter seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z11 -01 AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
APPLICATION PD11 -01 - GRAPEVINE TEXAN APARTMENTS
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
zone change application Z11 -01 and planned development overlay application PD11 -01
submitted by The Miles Foundation for property located at 401 Boyd Drive and
proposed to be platted as Lot 2R, Block 1, W R Boyd Center Addition. The applicant
was requesting to rezone 12.35 acres from "CC" Community Commercial District to "R-
MF-2" Multifamily District for the development of a 319 unit apartment complex. The
applicant was also requesting a planned development overlay to include but not be
limited to deviation from density, open space, floor area, front yard setback, building
height, building separation, landscaping, and off - street parking.
The proposed apartment mix consists of the following:
• 187 one bedroom units, ranging from 701 square feet (32 of which are less than
750 square feet) to 1,010 square feet
• 114 two bedroom units, ranging from 1,070 square feet to 1,229 square feet
• 18 three bedroom units, all which are 1,455 square feet in size
• Average square footage for all units in the complex is 963 square feet
The following is a brief summary of those areas within the zoning ordinance in which the
project will be noncompliant and the planned development overlay will be used to
accommodate the request:
• Density: maximum allowed under the conditions set forth in the request is 20
units per acre; requested density is 25.9 units per acre
• Recreational open space: minimum allowed is 250 square feet per dwelling unit;
requested recreational open space is 201 square feet per dwelling unit
• Minimum square footage allowed for a one bedroom unit is 750 square feet;
applicant proposed 32 units that will be 701 square feet
• Front yard setback: minimum front yard setback by ordinance is 40 feet;
requested front yard setback established along Boyd Drive is 15 feet
• Parking: minimum required parking is established at 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit;
applicant proposes 2 spaces per unit
• Parking within the front yard setback area: the ordinance establishes the front
yard as both a building setback and landscaped setback area; applicant
proposes to provide parking in the front yard along Boyd Drive
• Building height: maximum allowed is two stories not to exceed 35 feet; applicant
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proposed three stories not to exceed 39 feet
• Design requirements relative to the length of buildings: ordinance requires a
maximum length of any building shall not exceed 200 feet; the proposed
buildings have some elevations that are approximately 220 to 240 feet in length
• Landscaping requirements: ordinance requires a minimum of fifty percent of the
landscaping be placed in the required front yard; due to the reduced depth of the
front yard the applicant proposes placing fourteen percent of the landscaping in
the front yard area
• Building separation: minimum separation between two structures is 20 feet or the
height of building whichever is greater, minimum separation when two structures
are arranged face -to -face or back -to -back is 50 feet; applicant proposes 20 feet
separation and 50 feet face -to -face or back -to -back separation
• No building shall be closer than 15 feet to the edge of any off - street parking or
vehicle use area; applicant proposes elimination of this requirement
Relative to parking the ordinance requires 2.5 spaces per unit which would result in 798
spaces; the applicant proposed two spaces per unit and had provided 640 spaces.
Mr. Britton Church, representing the applicant, was available for questions and
requested favorable consideration of the application. Mr. Church stated that the
property provides 45% more open space than required. The property will provide
private garages with some units, an eight foot sidewalk for walking /biking. The exterior
of the building will have a hill country design with stone and stucco siding. Luxury
amenities will include a pool and barbeque area. Discussion was held regarding the
number of variances requested by the applicant.
The applicant requested that the public hearing be tabled to March 15, 2011 in order for
the applicant to look at minimizing the variance requests. The applicant also waived the
30 day requirement for the final plat of Lots 1 R1, 2R and 3R1, Block 1, W. R. Boyd
Center Addition.
With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing
was tabled to March 15, 2011.
In the Commission's deliberation session discussion, Monica Hotelling moved to table
zone change application Z11 -01 to the March 15, 2011 public hearing. Beth Tiggelaar
seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
In the Commission's deliberation session discussion, Monica Hotelling moved to table
planned development overlay application PD11 -01 to the March 15, 2011 public
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hearing. Beth Tiggelaar seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION LOTS 1R1, 2R AND 3R1, BLOCK 1 W. R. BOYD
CENTER ADDITION
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1R1, 2R and 3R1, Block 1,
W. R. Boyd Center Addition submitted by The Miles Foundation for property located at
751 East Northwest Highway. The applicant was final platting 18.9 acres to develop an
apartment complex.
In the Commission's deliberation session Monica Hotelling moved to table the
Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lots 1 R1, 2R and 3R1, Block 1, W.
R. Boyd Center Addition. Beth Tiggelaar seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
The applicant waived the 30 day requirement for the final plat of Lots 1 R1, 2R and 3R1,
Block 1, W. R. Boyd Center Addition.
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -01 - MURDER MYSTERY THEATER
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use permit application CU11 -01 submitted by Phyllis Addison /Chris Whatley
for property located at 816 South Main Street and platted as Lot 4D, Lipscomb Daniel
Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to amend the
previously approved site plan of CU05 -47 (Ord. 05 -64) for the possession, storage,
retail sale and on- premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed
drinks) in conjunction with a restaurant, specifically to revise the floor plan.
Mr. Chris Whatley, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Mr. Whatley stated that the theater would operate on
Friday and Saturday. Tickets are purchased online, by phone or at their Keller office.
Chill will cater the theater performances. The venue will be available for private parties
and other caterers will be allowed to cater those events. The facility may also be used
in conjunction with the festivals.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support, the public hearing was
closed.
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In the Commission's deliberation session, Herb Fry moved to approve conditional use
permit application CU11 -01. B J Wilson seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU11 -02 - PATTY CAKES BAKERY
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
conditional use permit application CU11 -02 submitted by Patty Cakes Bakery for
property located at 417 South Main Street and platted as Lot 2, Block 18, City of
Grapevine Addition. The applicant was requesting a conditional use permit to establish
a bakery.
Mrs. Patty Wilson, the applicant, was available for questions and requested favorable
consideration of the application. Mrs. Wilson stated that there would be an area with
tables and chairs in order for customers to have a snack and coffee. Televisions will
have the Food Network playing on them. Baking supplies will be available for sale in
the retail area.
Ms. Liz Womack and Mr. Michael Rountree spoke in opposition of the request stating
that Main Street will lose a retail space, saturation of bakeries on Main Street and a
cookie cutter environment.
Mr. Dean Cook and Ms. Heidi Eschenbach spoke in support of the request stating it will
be a unique place.
With no further questions, guests to speak, one letter of support and one signature on a
petition of a property owners within the notification area, 23 signatures on a petition of
business owners, the public hearing was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, B J Wilson moved to approve conditional use
permit application CU11 -02. Gary Martin seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION HL10 -14 - HOWARD -DUKE
HOUSE
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council was
historic landmark subdistrict application HL10 -14 submitted by Laurie Verver for
property located at 617 East Worth Street and platted as Lot 5, Block 109, City of
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Grapevine Addition. The applicant was requesting a historic landmark subdistrict
designation to be known as the Howard -Duke House.
With no further questions, guests to speak, nor letters or petitions, the public hearing
was closed.
In the Commission's deliberation session, Monica Hotelling moved to approve historic
landmark subdistrict HL10 -14. Herb Fry seconded the motion, which prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
END OF PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT_ APPLICATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 NWH QUICK FILL
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, NWH
Quick Fill submitted by Ashraf Aziz for property located at 424 East Northwest Highway.
The applicant was preliminary platting 0.5105 acres to rebuild a gas
station /convenience store.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Preliminary Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, NWH Quick Fill. Monica
Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
FINA PLAT APPLICATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NWH QUICK FILL
Next for the Commission to consider and make recommendation to the City Council was
the Statement of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, NWH Quick Fill
submitted by Ashraf Aziz for property located at 424 East Northwest Highway. The
applicant was final platting 0.5105 acres to rebuild a gas station /convenience store.
In the Commission's deliberation session B J Wilson moved to approve the Statement
of Findings and Final Plat Application of Lot 1, Block 1, NWH Quick Fill. Monica
Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Next for the Commission to consider were the minutes of the January 18, 2011 Planning
and Zoning joint public hearing.
Herb Fry moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of January
18, 2011. Monica Hotelling seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
Abstain: Fechter and G. Martin
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Jimmy Fechter moved to adjourn the meeting at
9:55 p.m. B J Wilson seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin and Tiggelaar
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH 2011.
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