BM 2002-12-19 PZ Minutes of December 19, 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, December 19, 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 Ann Dragon
Commissioner Lee Foreman
Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Fire Marshal Travis Crump, Planning Director
Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, Economic Development Coordinator Andrea
Roy and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Sam Clark was 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 November 21, 2002.
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the minutes of November 21, 2002, as
written. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R5~ Duke-Freeport, zoning
change request from PD-186R2 (Planned Development-186R2) to PD-186R5 (Planned
Development-186RS) to attach a Detail Site Plan to Tract 1, to allow the construction
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of an approximate 1,101,500 square-foot building on approximately 55.07 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Ruby Road, at the
request of Duke Realty Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, including a color board, reiterating the past history of this property. After discussing
the parking, monument signs, landscape buffers, access, architecture and landscaping issues,
Ms. Diamond stated that staff recommends approval, subject to five conditions, which she read
into the record.
Jeff Turner, Duke Realty, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75254, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing Condition No.
5 referring to limiting The Container Store monument sign to 60-square feet, offering to
compromise and reduce the size of the sign at the eastern end or the sign at the entrance of
Ruby Road and Freeport Parkway. Brian Straley, Duke Realty Corporation, and Laurie North,
CSO Architects, 500 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, were also present to address 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:
Discussion followed regarding the size of the monument sign, the proposed awnings, using
color variation to break up the vast expanse of the building, accentuating the architectural
aspects of the building, concern regarding the residence along north side of Ruby Road which
will be facing this project, etc. Mr. Turner stated that he would meet with the occupants to
describe what is being proposed.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve PD-186R5, Duke-Freeport, zoning
change request from PD-186R2 to PD-186R5, subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise the row of parking along Ruby Road that currently has 16 spaces to 15.
2)
Revise the Data Table to reflect the acreage of the entire Tract 1, which is 55.071
acres, which reflects inclusion of the two landscaped X-lots (out-lots) along
Freeport Parkway.
3)
The owner/applicant will be responsible for the cost of the signs required on
Ruby Road to prevent truck traffic from using Coppell Road.
4)
Along the east property line: no Eastern Red Cedars shall be removed, the trees
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shall be pruned and cleaned up, and the scrub and vines need to be cleaned.
5) Change monument signage to a total footage of 120-square feet on two signs.
6)
Review with staff a new color scheme, which includes darker colors to break up
the expanse of the exterior elevations.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition~ Lots 3R~ 3R-
X1 and 3R-X2~ Block A~ a Replat of a portion of Lot 1~ and all of Lot 3~ Block A~ and a
Minor Plat of 2.314 acres of unplatted property, to allow the construction of an
approximate 1,101,500 square-foot building on approximately 55.07 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Ruby Road, at the request of
Duke Realty Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, stating that 51 acres of property are being platted into three tracts of property. The
Container Store building will be built on approximately 49 acres with two landscaped out lots
at the southern and northern ends. She explained that this replat accounts for the abandonment
and realignment of Ruby Road, which will run parallel to the north line of this tract and the
purchase of approximately 2 acres of City property to be incorporated into this area. Ms.
Diamond stated that staff recommends approval of this Replat/Minor Plat, subject to four
conditions, which she read into the record.
Jeff Turner, Duke Realty, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75254, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
staff conditions.
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 no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 3R, 3R-
X1 and 3R-X2, Block A, a Replat of a portion of Lot 1, and all of Lot 3, Block A, and a Minor
Plat of 2.314 acres ofunplatted property, subject to the following conditions:
1) All work on this site to be coordinated with the Ruby Road project.
2)
Submission of a written agreement between this property and the property to the
south (Freeport IX), acknowledging the joint use of the fire line between these
two properties.
3)
Submission of an easement, by separate instrument, to connect the 24' fire lane
to the properly to the south.
4) Correction of the lot number in the City Secretary's signature block.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1204~ Securlock Self Storage,
zoning change request from LI and C (Light Industrial and Commercial) to LI/C-S-
1204 (Light Industrial/Commercial, Special Use Permit-1204), to allow the construction
of a 49,380 square-foot mini-warehouse use, with a 1,900 square-foot caretakers
quarters and office, and 5,520-square feet of speculative office, on 3.751 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint Drive, at the
request of Andrew Smith, Houghton Capital Corp.
Presentation:
Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, including a color board. She discussed an aerial showing the subject
property and existing development and possible future development in the vicinity. She
mentioned that four notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet of this proposal and
the City received one written response in opposition and two verbal expressions of opposition.
After reviewing the uses proposed in this area by the Comprehensive Master Plan, Ms. Roy
stated that staff cannot support this development because it would limit the future development
of the corner site, which is in a very prominent location. She then stated that this development
will set the tone for this important S.H. 121 frontage, adding that because a Special Use Permit
is required for this mini-warehouse, staff must determine whether or not such use is
harmonious and adaptable to building structures and uses of abutting property. It is clearly
staff's opinion that this project does not meet this criteria. After reviewing the site plan,
landscape plan, elevations and open space exhibits, Ms. Roy stated that staff recommends
denial of this Special Use Permit, reading the following areas of concern into the record:
· The project's nonconformance with the requirements outlined in the Zoning
Ordinance for special use permit approval.
· The Coppell Comprehensive Plan does not support the proposed use.
· The project's visible location along a State Highway.
· The proposed awkward and unconventional layout of the site.
Failure to adequately address screening/landscaping as illustrated in the
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Comprehensive Plan.
Steve Houghton, 638 Glen Lakes Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, giving a visual presentation, clarifying
this mini-warehouse project and stating that he wants to build a development that's good for
the City.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative whether or not the applicant has considered other, more
acceptable locations in Coppell for this project. This has not been done because he's marketing
to commercial users, vs. residential users. Concern was expressed relative to the irregular
shape of this property and the leave-out corner lot (designated on the plat as a possible future
restaurant) and its limited circulation and viable access to and from S.H. 121. It was suggested
that a master plan be developed for the entire triangular site, instead of piecemeal development.
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
people spoke:
Tommy Pigg, Greenway Investment Company, 2808 Fairmount, #100, Dallas, TX, -
representing the owner of the property, pointed out the property was purchased from
the Fellowship Church and it fully supports this proposed use. The corner lot is hoped
to be used as either retail or restaurant, although being zoned Light Industrial, any
number of permitted uses could be built on it. He offered that no one has approached
him about it.
Andrew Smith, 2123 Amhearst Drive, Lewisville, TX - associate of Steve Houghton
and co-applicant. Described the proposed brick faCade elevations of the storage
buildings, stating that very little, if any, doors will be visible by the general public.
Jeff Turner, Duke Realty Corporation, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX
75254 - opposes project. Stated that the City gets one chance to set the tone of
development along S.H. 121. He expressed concerns that this type of development
would compromise the highest-quality industrial park in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area
and would set the tone for future development. As a major landowner and developer in
Coppell, he asked that deep thought be given to this development.
Bill Anderson, Coppell resident - speaking as a resident of Coppell, feels this use is
compatible and doesn't like seeing semi-trucks in front of loading docks within
proximity of S.H. 121.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Andrew Smith distributed copies of a portion of the Comprehensive Master Plan which refers
to Special Use Permit requirements, stating that he feels flexibility can be used when evaluating
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criteria for projects.
Extended Discussion:
Additional discussion ensued relative to staff's opinion that this property could be used for a
higher and better-intended use; i.e., office/flex, tech/flex uses, albeit for design obstacles. Staff
reiterated that Coppell has great visibility, great access, and it is drawing businesses such as
Staples, The Container Store, and other Class A tenants, Fortune 500 companies, and this type
of development will impact surrounding developments.
Mr. Houghton asked that this project be tabled so that he can process what was brought up
during the discussion and work with the property owner to see what can be done with this
property. It was suggested to the applicant that consideration be given to developing the
whole piece of property as a destination driven office complex.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to table and continue the Public Hearing on Case No.
S-1204, Securlock Self Storage, to the Commission's February 20th meeting. Commissioner
Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell,
McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Securlock Self Storage~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to allow
the construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-warehouse use, with a 1,900 square-foot
caretakers quarters and office, and 5,520-square feet of speculative office on 3.751 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint Drive, at the
request of Andrew Smith, Houghton Capital Corp.
Presentation:
Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy advised the Commission that because of the
continuance of the Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for this property, this Minor Plat
needs to be denied. It can be brought back before the Commission at its February 20th
meeting. No additional fees will be charged.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to deny the Secuflock Self Storage, Lot 1, Block A,
Minor Plat. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of
denial. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on December 10, 2002:
a. Case No. S-1203, CiCi's Pizza, zoning change request from C to C-S-
1203.
b. MacArthur Vista Center, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan.
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c. MacArthur Vista Center, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
d. IAAM, Inc., Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment.
e. Ordinance for Case No. S-1174R, Deliman's Grille, zoning change
from PD-133-HC to PD-133R4-HC-S.U.P-1174R.
f. 18-month extension of time as it applies to the expiration date of the
Site Plan Amendment for Lot IR, Block 2, of Gateway Business Park
(Haverty's).
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of items a
through f above.
Director's comments:
a. Reminder of Commissioner Sam Clark's resignation and announcement
of a newly-appointed member, Dornell Reese, Jr.
Planning Director Sieb stated that this was Sam Clark's last meeting as a
Commissioner. He then announced that Dornell Reese, Jr., would be joining us in
January as our new Commission member.
Mr. Sieb cautioned Commissions about meeting with developers prior to Planning and
Zoning meetings.
Mr. Sieb then wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary