Joana Santiago

The meeting featured an informational report from the Executive Director covering rent delinquency, vacancy rates, work orders, statistical data for the public housing waiting list, and the current status of capital funds and ongoing projects. Additionally, the Board received an update on a recent HUD inspection, which resulted in a score of 98, and a report regarding a recent Resident Advisory Board meeting.

The joint meeting covered several key discussion topics, including briefings on proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding professional office districts and land use definitions. The joint body held public hearings on conditional use permit requests for businesses, including Empire Sound and Security, BluSky Contractors, Chick-fil-A, and Crash Champions. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and provided recommendations for a zone change application at 1109 Airline Drive and final plat applications for J.J. Daniel and Rebel Additions.

The Board of Directors discussed sales and marketing reports, focusing on the outcomes of recent sales missions in Mexico and attendance at the American Bus Association Marketplace, as well as the successful performance of the Christmas Capital of Texas marketing campaign. An update was provided on the construction contract for the Grapevine Heritage Vehicles Display Museum. New business included planning for the upcoming Annual Spring Wine Trail and the Annual Main Street Fest, which will launch the city's Golden Jubilee celebration. Additionally, the Board approved grant requests for The End of the Runway Players and Dev Culture, Inc. for the Celebra Grapevine 2026 event. Updates on local hotel renovations and restaurant anniversaries were also shared.

The board conducted a briefing session and public hearing regarding several zoning cases. Decisions were made on various applications, including the approval of cases BZA26-01, BZA26-03, BZA26-04, and BZA26-05, all subject to conditions where applicable. Case BZA26-02 was tabled for future consideration. Additionally, citizen concerns were heard regarding zoning ordinance interpretations related to side yard setback requirements.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment conducted a briefing session and a public hearing. The primary business item involved a request to allow an existing non-conforming secondary structure with a carport expansion at 314 South Church Street, which was approved with conditions. The Board also conducted administrative functions, including the review and approval of meeting minutes from a prior session and official adjournment of the meeting.