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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-08 WorkshopSTATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop, on this the 8th day of April 2014, in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room, 200 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present -to -wit: Larry Oliver Chairman Herb Fry Vice - Chairman B J Wilson Member Gary Martin Member Beth Tiggelaar Member Dennis Luers Alternate Theresa Mason Alternate Darlene Freed Council Liaison constituting a quorum with Monica Hotelling and Jimmy Fechter absent and the following City Staff: Scott Williams Ron Stombaugh Albert Triplett, Jr. Susan Batte Development Services Director Development Services Assistant Director Planner II Planning Technician Chairman Larry Oliver called the Planning and Zoning Commission workshop to order at 6:05 p.m. ITEM #1 - SECTION 12 DEFINITIONS First for the Commission was to consider was a presentation regarding video streaming of meetings and a legal briefing by the City Attorney. A presentation on video streaming was presented by SWAGIT and the city attorney discussed the implications of the recordings relative to their duties as commissioners. ITEM #2 — SECTION 23A GV GRAPEVINE VINTAGE DISTRICT REGULATIONS Next for the Commission was to consider was possible amendments to Appendix D, Section 23A, GV Grapevine Vintage District relative to restaurant uses and discussion regarding restaurants within wineries. MfAhl W1 V,9443 N Uhl WWJA :J ISM VIT, J1 - 0 Discussion was held regarding the "Purpose" statement relative to elimination of any reference to the district being utilized as a buffer between residential uses and other higher intensity non-residential uses and designating wineries as the principal use within the district and all other uses as accessory to wineries. This item will be discussed further at a later workshop. ITEM #3 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND BUFFER AREA REGULATIONS Next for the Commission was to consider was possible amendments to Appendix D, all appropriate sections, relative to accessory buildings and buffer area regulations. Discussion was held regarding the 40 foot buffer requirement between residential and non-residentially zoned property. Staff was authorized to amend the appropriate sections relative to eliminating the inconsistencies and eliminate the storage building reference. Staff was also authorized to eliminate the 40 foot buffer requirement for residentially zoned property adjacent to non-residentially zoned property and increase the landscaped buffer area for non-residentially zoned property to 20 feet in all appropriate zoning districts. ;II �! 11 1 ;1 1piIII 11111 Next for the Commission was to discuss charitable donation bins. Discussion was held regarding the placement of charitable donation bins. Staff was authorized to examine the properties where the donation bins are placed relative to location, required parking, landscaping and visibility and to contact property owners regarding proper placement of the donation bins. ITEM #5 — FUTURE WORKSHOP MEETING DATES Next for the Commission was to discuss establishing workshop dates in advance according to the Commission by-laws (January, May, and September) and the best day of the week for all Commission members to attend. It was suggested using the 4th Monday of January, May and September with the 3rd Monday in May when it conflicts with the Memorial Day holiday. With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Oliver adjourned the workshop at 9:00 pm. 040814 2 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP APRIL 8, 2014 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014. Z. /,-- PLA NING TECHNIC AN 040814 3