BM 2002-11-21 PZ Minutes of November 21, 2002
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2002, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Greg McGahey
Vice Chairman Drew Halsey
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Lee Foreman
Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning
Director Marcie Diamond, Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy and Sr. Administrative
Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioners Sam Clark and Ann Dragon were absent.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staffbriefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Call to Order.
Chairman McGahey called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated October 17, 2002.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 2002, as
written. Commissioner Foreman seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-97R-
R, Corners of Coppell, zoning change request from PD-97-R (Planned Development-97-
REtail) to PD-97R-R (Planned Development-97 REvised-REtail), to allow a 5,970
square-foot retail building with a dry cleaners on approximately .802 of an acre of
property located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Sandy Lake Road, at
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the request of S&S Kim Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, mentioning this case was held open and under advisement last month because of major
issues relating to property access, landscaping, building orientation and consideration of
additional architectural features to the east elevation. Since last month, the building has been
repositioned, resolving the fire lane issue to the Fire Marshal's satisfaction; however, staff still
has major concerns due to providing only one ingress/egress onto MacArthur Boulevard
(approximately 100 feet south of Sandy Lake Road), and the existing traffic congestion at this
intersection. Ms. Diamond then discussed the landscaping revisions, advising the Commission
that again, staff is recommending that this case be held under advisement, with the Public
Hearing left open, to assure that the issues relating to access from the existing shopping center,
building orientation and dumpster location are resolved. She also mentioned that because of
opposition from owners within 200 feet, a 3¼ vote of Council would be necessary to approve
this plan.
Jason Marshall, Winstead Sechrest & Minick PC, attorneys, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX,
75270, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
stating that the eastern elevation of the building will be landscaped and shielded when other pad
sites are developed. He stated that the reciprocal access easement agreement between this
property and the existing shopping center would be enforced and asked that this case be
approved at this time. Jerod Jackson, J. P. Brothers, Inc., 10203 Corkwood Drive, Suite 110,
Dallas, TX 75238, was also present, stating that his client owns this property and the approved
development loan may be lost if this case has to come back before the Commission.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. The following
person spoke:
Jonathon Vincent - Jenkens & Gilchrist, PC, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX -
represented the adjacent property owner, agreeing with staff's recommendation to hold
this case under advisement because of the number of unresolved issues, including
adequate access.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing; then reopened the public hearing so that this
case could be held over to the January Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, if necessary.
Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding the lack of design and articulation on the building, a request that
this building either match or complement the architectural style to the existing shopping
center; a question as to whether or not another access point could be made along MacArthur
Boulevard, resolving the private access easement agreement with the shopping center owner,
etc.
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Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to hold Case No. PD-97R-tL Corners of Coppell,
zoning change request from PD-97-R to PD-97R-R open and under advisement to the
Commission's January 16, 2003, meeting. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion;
motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, and Foreman
voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Corners of Coppell Addition~ Lot 2~ Block 1~ Replat, to allow a
5,970 square-foot retail building with a dry cleaners on approximately .802 of an acre of
property located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Sandy Lake Road, at
the request of S&S Kim Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond advised the Commission that because of the
continuance of the hearing relative to the zoning change for this property, this case needs to be
denied. She stated that staff needs written confirmation that mutual consent exists relative to
the reciprocal access easement between this property and the existing shopping center before
this case can be brought back before the Commission at its January 16th meeting. Resubmittal
fees will not be required.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to deny the Corners of Coppell Addition, Lot 2, Block
1, Replat. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor of denial.
None opposed.
Consider approval of Riverview Office Development~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Site Plan, to allow
the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive, at
the request of Stifling Wainscott, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, including a color board, reminding the Commission that this case was held over from
the October Commission meeting. After reviewing the original submittal with the modified
design, she reiterated the fact that this development will affect all future retail/office
development in this area, and because the revised design did not adequately address the
Commission's and staff's concerns relating to architecture, she stated that staff
recommends holding this case under advisement to the January 16th Commission meeting so
that additional articulation can be added to these buildings.
James Bratton, Stifling Wainscott, 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, TX 75001, was present to
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represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing staff' concerns.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to whether or not a cost estimate had been done in order to
achieve staff's suggestions, concerns relative to the long elevations and the fact that this project
will set precedent for future development along Sandy Lake Road (a primary image zone),
type(s) of users for these buildings, etc.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to continue discussion of the Riverview Office
Development, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan to the January 16th Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor of
continuance. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Riverview Office Development~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to
allow the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres
of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive, at
the request of Stifling Wainscott, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond advised the Commission that because of the
continuance of the Site Plan discussion for this property, this case needs to be denied. It can be
brought back before the Commission at its January 16th meeting. No additional fees will be
charged.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny the Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block
A, Minor Plat. Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners McCaffi-ey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor of denial.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1203~ CiCi's Pizza, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1203 (Commercial-Special Use Permit-
1203), to allow a 4,231 square-foot restaurant at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 170, at
the request of Jimmy Bruton.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating this business is being relocated from its present location on
Sandy Lake Road. She stated that sufficient parking space exists, and staff recommends
approval of this Special Use Permit, subject two conditions, which she read into the record.
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Jim Bruton, Jlb Design Associates, 303 Walnut Grove, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was some discussion as to when the new restaurant would open (possibly February).
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to approve Case No. S-1203, CiCi's Pizza, zoning
change request from C to C-S-1203, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, floor plan
and sign plan.
2)
The hours of operation shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the MacArthur Vista Center~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Site Plan, to allow
the development of an approximate 10,048 square-foot office building on 1.409 acres of
property located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd., south of Denton Creek, at the
request of Brent Lovelady, Daniels & Associates Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, including a color board, discussing the concerns of staff relative to the dumpster
location, type of screening wall desired and monument signage. He stated that staff
recommends approval of this Site Plan, subject to three conditions, which he read into the
record.
Alen Hinckley, Univest Properties, 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75251, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing
staff conditions, mentioning the retail portion would probably be occupied by users such as
State Farm.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to the monument signage and enforcement issues, the lack of
articulation on the west elevation along MacArthur Boulevard, the lack of entrance detail,
landscaping areas, design of the roof line, fencing alternatives that could be made by Council or
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after an appeal to the Board of Adjustment, the dumpster location, etc. Randy Daniels,
architect, Daniels & Associates, 4320 N. Beltline, Suite Al06, Irving, TX 75038, was also
present to answer design questions.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to approve the MacArthur Vista Center, Lot 1, Block
A, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1)
A solid, minimum six-foot high masonry screening wall being constructed
along the east property line of this tract, as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
(The Commission indicated support of Council's fencing option.)
2)
The monument sign should identify the center itself as opposed to individual
tenants.
3) The dumpster enclosure abides by all zoning requirements.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the MacArthur Vista Center~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to allow
the development of an approximate 10,048 square-foot office building on 1.409 acres of
property located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd., south of Denton Creek, at the
request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the
proposal, indicating that when this case goes to Council, he'll mention the Commission's
feeling that a decorative metal and stone-pillar fence would be appropriate for this
development. Mr. Sieb then stated that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, subject
to two conditions, which he read into the record.
Alen Hinckley, Univest Properties, 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75251, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to approve the MacArthur Vista Center, Lot 1, Block
A, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The Volume and Page numbers of the 15-foot utility easement be indicated
on the plat.
2) The easements for Oncor facilities be indicated on the plat.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the IAAM~ Inc, Addition~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan Amendment,
to allow the construction of covered parking over 68 existing parking spaces on 4.377
acres of property located at the southeast corner of Fritz Drive and I.H. 635 (636 Fritz
Drive), at the request of IAAM, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, including a color board, stating that six covered parking spaces are requested for
Phase 1 and 62 additional covered spaces for Phase 2. He stated that staff recommends
approval of the request, subject to one condition, which he read into the record.
Paul Chapel, BOKA Powell Architects, 13727 Noel Road, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75240, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating the
reason for this request.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the IAAM, Inc., Addition, Lot 1, Block 1,
Site Plan Amendment, subject to the following condition:
1)
Adherence to Section 12-34-6 (Maintenance) of the Coppell Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance which addresses the question of maintaining all landscape
materials.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Wynnpage Plaza~ Lot 3~ Block B~ Site Plan, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,974 square-foot office building on 1.04 acres of
property located northwest of Wynnpage Drive and Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Stirling Wainscott, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits
of the proposal, including a color board, reviewing this office development site. She mentioned
that the location of the dumpster is staff's major concern. After reviewing the Site Plan,
elevations and landscaping plan, Ms. Diamond stated that staff recommends approval of this
Site Plan with one condition, which she read into the record.
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James Bratton, Stifling Wainscott, Inc., 4815 Keller Springs Road, Addison, TX 75001, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing the
dumpster concern. Mark Wainscott, Stifling Wainscott, Inc., 4815 Keller Springs Road,
Addison, TX 75001, was also present to answer questions.
Discussion:
Discussion ensued relative to the dumpster situation. It was the consensus that when the Site
Plan for Lot 2 comes through, thought needs to be given to combining dumpster sites.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 3, Block B, Site
Plan, with no conditions. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0)
with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor.
None opposed.
Consider approval of the Wynnpa~e Plaza, Lot 3, Block B, Final Plat, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,974 square-foot office building on 1.04 acres of
property located northwest of Wynnpage Drive and Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Stifling Wainscott, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit of the plat. She stated that staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to
one condition, which she read into the record.
Mark Wainscott, Stifling Wainscott, Inc., 4815 Keller Springs Road, Addison, TX 75001, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with the condition.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 3, Block B, Final
Plat, subject to the following condition:
1) Utility easement for the fire vaults being included on the plat.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on November 12, 2002:
a. Case No. S-1174R, Deliman's Grille, zoning change request from PD-133-HC
to PD-133R4-HC-S.U.P-1174R.
b. Magnolia Restaurant Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
c. Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4, Block 7, Site Plan Amendment,
to allow an exterior dust collector within an approximate 3,600 square-foot
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screening enclosure.
d. Denton Tap Office Plaza (ReMax), Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 2,383
square-foot addition to the existing 13,289 square-foot office building.
e. Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 1, Block B, Site Plan, to allow the development of an
approximate 4,900 square-foot office building.
fi Wynnpage Plaza, Lots 1-3, Block B, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of four office buildings.
g. Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 1, Block B, Final Plat, to allow the development of an
approximate 4,900 square-foot office building.
h. Ordinance for Case No. PD-194R, AmberPoint Business Park, zoning change
from PD-194-LI to PD-194R-LI to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
construction of a 228,250 square-foot office/warehouse with future expansion
of 161,750-square feet.
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of items a
through h above.
Director's comments:
a. Reminder of the joint meeting between the Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council in the 2"d Floor Conference Room beginning
at 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2002, to discuss the Old Coppell land use
issues.
Planning Director Gary Sieb reminded the Commission of the time and date of the joint
workshop meeting with Council regarding Old Coppell land use issues.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary