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BM 2003-02-20 PZ Minutes of February 20, 2003 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, February 20, 2003, 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 Dornell Reese, Jr. 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 January 16, 2003 Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 2003, as written. Commissioner Foreman seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1204, Securlock Self Storage, zoninglchange request from LI and C (Light Industrial and Commercial) to L1/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 office/warehouse 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, reiterating the recent history of this property. After briefly reviewing the status of this proposal, Ms. Roy stated that the applicant has added six trees along S.H. 121. She went on to state that staff continues to recommend denial and read the reasons into the record. Steve Houghton, 638 Glen Lakes Drive, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, showing slides to defend his project and rebut staff concerns. Continuation of the Public Hearing: Being a continuation of the Public Heating from the December 19th meeting, the following person spoke to the Commission: Jay Grogan, one of the property owners, 6331 Desco, Dallas, TX - related appreciation that this proposed development has created a marketable pad site at the corner for perhaps a destination restaurant, acknowledging an access concern. When asked whether or not this property could be developed as office, Mr. Grogan replied that the office market in this area is very soft because of the bulk warehousing in the immediate vicinity. Chairman McGahey closed the public heating. Discussion: Discussion followed relative to the visibility impact of this tract along S.H. 121 (the view of a 650 foot long, 12 foot high wall) if the remaining two-acre site at the corner is not included in this development and viewing the mini-warehouse units through wrought iron gates within the masonry wall (access gates are a requirement of the updated Fire Code). A question was asked whether or not rolling fences could be used. In place of the wrought iron gates, the applicant volunteered using solid doors, painted the same color as the masonry wall, if this option is acceptable to the City. Some members of the Commission expressed the hope that this property could be planned and developed as a whole, and questioned the appropriateness of this use at this location. Action: Commissioner Foreman made a motion to approve Case No. S-1204, Securelock Self Storage, zoning change request from L! and C to LI/C-S-1204. For lack of a second, Commissioner Foreman withdrew his motion. Commissioner Halsey then made a motion to deny Case No. S-- 1204. Securlock Self Storage, zoning change request from L! and C to LI/C-S-1204. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2) with Commissioners 2 McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey and Halsey voting in favor of denial. Commissioners Dragon and Foreman opposed. o Consider approval of the Secudock 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 office/warehouse 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, stating that as recommended for the zoning case, denial of this Minor Plat is recommended. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny the Secuflock Self Storage, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of denial. None opposed. o PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1207~ Potter Concrete, zoning change request from PD-186RS-LI (Planned Development District 186RS-Light Industrial) to PD-186RS-LI-S-1207 ((Planned Development District 186RS-Light Industrial, Special Use Permit-1207), to allow the operation of a temporary concrete batch plant, for a period not to exceed 180 days, on 0.92 of an acre of property located along Freeport Parkway, approximately 325 feet south of the intersection of Ruby Road, at the request of Potter Concrete. Presentation: Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the proposal, mentioning that batch plants are normally permitted for a period of time not to exceed 90 days, but because of the magnitude of the construction for The Container Store project, 180 days is being requested and recommended. She then stated that staffrecommends approval, subject to four conditions, which she read into the record. Tony Jasper, Potter Concrete, Ltd., 4820 Gretna Street, Dallas, TX 75207, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's 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. o Discussion: A question was asked whether or not this application could be extended. Ms. Roy indicated that the applicant would have to come back to the Commission to ask for an extension. Action: Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1207, Potter Concrete, zoning change request from PD-186R5-L! to PD-186R5-LI-S-1207, subject to the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall be permitted to remain operational on the subject site for a period not to exceed 180 days from date of ordinance adoption, while maintaining the required permits through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 2) The applicant shall provide a copy of all TCEQ issued permits to the City. 3) The applicant shall be permitted to provide concrete service only to the site (Lot 3R, Block A of the Duke-Freeport Addition) on which it is located. 4) The applicant shall adhere to all conditions stated within their letter dated February 7, 2003, addressed to City staff Commissioner Dragon 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 Case No. S-1206~ Kolache Depot Bakery, zoning change request from HC (Highway Commercial) to HC-S-1206 (Highway Commercial, Special Use Permit-1206), to allow the operation of a 1,200 square-foot bakery at 680 N. Denton Tap Road, located at the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121, at the request of Marci Stancoff. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal, mentioning this bakery will be located in the Dynasty Cleaners retail center at the southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121. After discussing staff's concerns regarding signage issues, Ms. Diamond stated that staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to four conditions, which she read into the record. She also mentioned that of nine notices sent to property owners within 200', staff received no responses. Scott Stancoff, 5301 Beacon Court, Flower Mound, TX 74028, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff' s 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. 4 Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing. Discussion: A question was asked relative to the screening of utility boxes. Since this requirement is covered by the Zoning Ordinance, Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that if all requirements aren't met, a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued. It was recommended that instead of ivory returns on the sign, bronze returns be used. Action: Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1206, Kolache Depot Bakery, zoning change request from HC to HC-S-1206, subject to the following conditions: 1) The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, floor plan and revised sign plan. 2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. 3) The attached sign shall be black channel letters with bronze returns and shall be relocated below the horizontal architectural detail on the front faCade of the building. 4) Receipt of a letter from the owner of the retail center committing that the Logo Style font will be used for the monument sign and all attached signage. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. go PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1006R2~ Anna's Mexican Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S-1006A (Commercial-Special Use Permit 1006A) to C-S-1006R2 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1006-Revision-2), to allow the operation of a private club within an existing 2,750 square-foot restaurant located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 105, at the request Tayna Isham. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating this request is for approval to serve alcohol at this establishment, adding that there will be no changes to the signage, hours of operation, etc. Twenty-five notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request and no responses have been returned. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit amendment, subject to three conditions, which she read into the record. The applicant was not present. 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: Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1006R2, Anna's Mexican Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S-1006A to C-S-1006R2, subject to the following conditions: 1) The property shall remain in accordance with the existing site plan and floor plan. 2) There shall be no changes to the existing exterior signage. 3) The hours of operation shall not exceed 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 5 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. o Consider approval of the Champions School of Real Estate~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan, to allow the construction of a 6,293 square-foot office building on 1.3 acres of property located at the southeast corner of iN. Denton Tap Road and INatches Trace Drive, at the request of David Koslan, Jacobs and Associates. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including a color board, advising the Commission of staff's concerns regarding the dumpster location and the addition of a parking space at the north corner of the building, which was originally a landscaped island. Ms. Diamond also stated that this property enjoyed a landscape credit due to the City acquiring land abutting to the south of this tract. She went on to say that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record. David Koslan, 4101 McEwen, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating disagreement with placing a tree in front of the building, fearing visual obstruction for passersby. He stated that he would agree to low growing landscaping in this area. Henry Santamaria, 16203 Wimbleton Forest, stated that a large tree in front of the building would be detrimental to name recognition and advertising of this establishment. He reiterated that a couple of low Crepe Myrtles or some other shrubs would be acceptable. Discussion: Some discussion followed relative to a tree vs. low shrubs in the parking island. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, stated that from staff' s perspective, using any plant material other than a tree would not be supported. A question was asked about the location of the utility boxes on 6 the building. The applicant stated that this location has yet to be addressed. Chairman McGahey suggested that once the building goes into design, careful consideration be made to placing these boxes along the back side of the building; out of the public view. The applicant agreed. Action: Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the Champions School of Real Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1) The removal of the parking space and reinstatement of the parking island at the north corner of the building with low to medium-level landscaping. 2) The applicant will work with staff relative to the location of a tree in the island located to the east of the Denton Tap Road driveway, adjacent to the four parking spaces. Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. Commissioner Foreman made the comment that colored elevations of projects would be helpful. Chairman McGahey agreed. 10. Consider approval of the Champions School of Real Estate~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Minor Plat, to allow the construction of a 6,293 square-foot office building on 1.3 acres of property located at the southeast corner of iN. Denton Tap Road and INatches Trace Drive, at the request of David Koslan, Jacobs and Associates. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit, stating that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat with three conditions, which she read into the record. David Koslan, 4101 McEwen, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with the conditions. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Champions School of Real Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions: 1) Champions Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, being added to the title block, City Secretary signature block and the Owner's Certificate. 2) If any portion of the pubic sidewalk is on private property, then an easement needs to be reflected on the plat. 7 3) Correction of the ownership of the property abutting to the south. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. A ten-minute recess was observed. 11. Consider approval of the First Baptist Church of Coppell~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 30,863 square-foot expansion to the existing 32,697 square-foot church facility and to increase the parking by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres of property located at 590 S. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Craig Hoenes, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including a color board, stating that because this church was built in the early 1970's, it presently enjoys non-conforming rights; however, with the new expansion, all additions must meet today's requirements. She added that regarding the additional parking to the east abutting residential property, the Zoning Ordinance requires a six-foot-high solid masonry-screening wall between two dissimilar uses, although City Council has the power to waive or modify this requirement. Staff's concern is that the church is offering no perimeter screening between the parking area and the existing homes. Staff acknowledged that a solid masonry wall may not be the best screening between these two properties but strongly recommended that, perhaps, dense evergreen trees be planted in addition to a low screening hedge to shield headlights from shining onto adjacent properties. She stated that the property to the east has been rezoned to PD-106, Single Family-9, which would allow three lots adjacent to the church property with up to 18 new lots in a subdivision and ignoring this screening requirement would not be in the best interest of the City and the existing and future homeowners. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan Amendment, subject to one condition, which she read into the record. Craig Hoenes, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 12700 Park Central Drive, #1800, Dallas, TX 75251, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating disagreement with staff' s condition, stating this area will be basically used for over-flow parking. Discussion: There was discussion relative to the hedge and whether or not the Commission would normally recommend that Council waive this screening wall requirement. Ms. Diamond stated that this is a church use and less transient than a retail use. Discussion continued about waiving this wall requirement, and Chairman McGahey reminded the Commission that the Coppell Bible Fellowship Church on Sandy Lake and State Roads was required to build a solid masonry- screening wall adjacent to residential zoning. Action: Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan Amendment, subject to the following condition: l) City Council giving consideration to providing densely planted evergreen within the proposed 10-foot landscaped area along the east, north and south property lines adjacent to the expanded parking lot in lieu of a solid masonry screening wall. This screening should be further augmented with a three-foot hedge row to effectively screen the car headlights from the residentially-zoned property. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. 12. Consider approval of the First Baptist Church of Coppell~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to allow a 30,863 square-foot expansion to the existing 32,697 square-foot church facility and to increase the parking by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres of property located at 590 S. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Craig Hoenes, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit, stating this church property has never been platted. She stated that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, subject to three conditions, which she read into the record. Craig Hoenes, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 12700 Park Central Drive, #1800, Dallas, TX 75251, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's conditions. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions: l) Revision of the 10-foot easement parallel to Denton Tap to be a sidewalk and utility easement. 2) Revise the line patterns and weights to differentiate between the property lines and the zoning lines. 3) Adding the word o__f to the name of the plat to be First Baptist Church o__f Coppell Addition. Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. 13. Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park~ Lot 1R~ Block 2~ Site Plan 9 Amendment (Haverty's Furniture), to allow a 245,277 square-foot addition to an existing 213,675 square-foot warehouse and to increase the parking on 31.402 acres of property located at 770 Gateway Blvd., at the request of Jaime Beard, Halff Associates. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including two color boards, reviewing the history of this property. After discussing the Site Plan, Elevations, Parking and Landscape Plan, he stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan Amendment, subject to 11 conditions, which he read into the record. Jaime Beard, HalffAssociates, Inc., 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX 75225-4292, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's conditions. Discussion: Some discussion followed relative to the length of the new expansion, whether or not this addition connects to the existing building, etc. Action: Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the Gateway Business Park, Lot 1R, Block 2. Site Plan Amendment (Haverty's Furniture), subject to the following conditions: 1) Note total number of parking spaces for each parking area shown on site plan. 2) Remove easement information from site plan. 3) Show height of existing and proposed buildings. 4) Elevation note stating "existing and proposed warehouse expansion" needs to be reversed. 5) Guardhouse elevations need height, width and length information added. 6) Add note that guardhouse color will match existing warehouse color scheme. 7) Address the guardhouse CMU issue; CMU is not an approved building material in Coppell. 8) Add note to landscape plan that states all plant material will be maintained in a healthy and growing condition. 9) Identify and increase weight of east property line to match remainder of boundary lines. 10) Show six foot chain link fence on landscape plan. 11) Comply with Section 12-34-9 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 10 Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park~ Lots IR and 3A~ Block 2~ Replat (Havertv's Furniture), to allow a 245,277 square-foot addition to an existing 213,675 square-foot warehouse and to increase the parking on 43.259 acres of property located at 770 Gateway Blvd., at the request of Jaime Beard, Halff Associates. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to one condition, which he read into the record. Jaime Beard, HalffAssociates, Inc., 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX 75225-4292, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's condition. 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 Foreman made a motion to approve the Gateway Business Park, Lots 1R and 3A, Block 2, Replat (Haverty's Furniture), subject to the following condition: 1) Dimension the width of the fire lane that extends south to Gateway Blvd., east of the western fire lane. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. 15. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues. Update on Council planning agenda actions on February 11, 2003: a. Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of four office buildings. b. Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat. c. The Mercantile Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of two office buildings. d. The Mercantile Addition, Lots 1 and 2 Block A, Minor Plat. e. Product Support Services, Lot 2, Block 3, Freeport North, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 70,000 square-foot office/warehouse 11 building. Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of items a through e above. Director's comments: a. Council has directed staff to remand back to the Planning Commission the Old Coppell Master Plan to ensure its consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan and make a recommendation to Council. Planning Director Sieb referred to the screening of utility facilities (boxes, meters, etc.), which is covered in the Zoning Ordinance; however, staff will attempt to obtain information as to their proposed locations on future buildings. Regarding color elevations, staff is attempting to obtain these from the applicants. If this isn't possible, staff will attempt to color them in order to give the Commission a better understanding of what is being proposed. On February 11th, Council directed staff to submit the Old Coppell Master Plan to the Commission for revisions to insure consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and the adopted Comprehensive Plan and recommend appropriate action. This will be part of the March packet. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:55 p.m. Greg McGahey, Chairman ATTEST: Barbara Jahoda, Secretary 12