BM 2003-04-17 PZ Minutes of April 17, 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, April 17, 2003, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Greg McGahey
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Ann Dragon
Commissioner Lee Foreman
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
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. Vice Chairman Drew Halsey 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 March 20, 2003
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes of March 20, 2003, as written.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese,
Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One)~ Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a one-story, 4,200 square-foot bank facility with a 1,500 square-foot
drive-through on 1.217 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Natches
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Trace and N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Lilia Gonzales, Merriman Associates,
Inc.
Presentation:
Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, including a color board, noting the existing brick column/wrought-iron
screening wall will be retrofitted with brick to create a solid masonry wall, thereby shielding
this commercial use from the school property. After reviewing the Site Plan, architecture and
Landscape Plan, Ms. Roy stated that staff supports this proposal, subject to three conditions,
which she read into the record.
Mark Rouch, Merriman Associates, 300 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75202, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
staff comments.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to the entry stone, type of roof and design, hours of operation,
matching the details of the fill-in brick to the existing wall to the north, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One)
Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Ensure that all fire lane curve radii meet minimum requirements,
specifically the connection to Natches Trace, which does not appear
to meet the turning radius requirements.
2)
The paver bands should be constructed one foot behind the property
line.
3)
The sidewalk ADA ramps need to align with the paver bands. Therefore,
additional sidewalk easements may be necessary.
4)
The metal on the stone entryway shall match the standing-seam roof of
the main building.
5)
The fill-in on the brick wall shall match the details of the wall at the
Jack-in-the-Box.
Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One)~ Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor
Plat, to allow the construction of a one-story, 4,200 square-foot bank facility with a
1,500 square-foot drive-through on 1.217 acres of property located at the northeast
corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Lilia Gonzales,
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Merriman Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, noting the off-site portion of the shared mutual access fire lane, along the
north property line, will be recorded via separate instrument. Ms. Roy stated that staff
supports this Minor Plat, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record.
Mark Rouch, Merriman Associates, 300 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75202, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
staff comments.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One),
Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Provision of curve radii data on all fire lane curves, including portions that
are located off-site.
2) Provision of a legal description of the 20' sanitary sewer easement.
Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the TexasBank Addition~ Site Plan, to allow the construction of a
one-story, 6,700 square-foot bank facility, plus a 2,200 square-foot office on 1.74 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Vanbebber and S. Denton Tap Road, at the
request of Todd Blackwell, Dunaway Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, including a color board, stating the bank will be constructed on the southernmost
portion of the property. After reviewing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations and Sign
package, Ms. Diamond stated that staff supports this Site Plan, subject to five conditions,
which she read into the record.
Tom Purvis, TexasBank, 2222 W. Exchange Street, Suite 205, Ft. Worth, TX 76106, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff comments.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to shielding the light of the parking lot light fixtures and any wall
light packs from the abutting residential development, adding stone accents to the solid brick
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wall to the east, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the TexasBank Addition, Site Plan, subject to
the following conditions:
1)
The addition of a landscaped island with an overstory tree in the parking row
adjacent to the building, parallel to Denton Tap Road.
2)
Revision to the materials of the proposed screening wall along the east
property line from oft-white stone to red brick, similar to the existing wall
north of this property. At the bank's discretion, stone accents to enhance
the brick wall shall be allowed.
3)
Revision of the canopies over the windows to be compliant with Sec. 12-23-5
of the Zoning Ordinance.
4)
Submission of a letter from the property owner to the north granting
permission to construct the mutual access/fire lane.
5) Deleting the word "pulse" from the monument sign.
Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the TexasBank Addition~ Lots 1 and 2~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to
allow the construction of a one-story, 6,700 square-foot bank facility, plus a 2,200
square-foot office on Lot 1, containing 1.74 acres, and reserving Lot 2, containing 3.61
acres, for future development on property located at the northeast corner of Vanbebber
and S. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Todd Blackwell, Dunaway Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, stating that a note needs to be added on the Plat indicating that before development
occurs on Lot 2, replatting will be necessary. She then stated that staff supports this Minor
Plat, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record.
Tom Purvis, TexasBank, 2222 W. Exchange Street, Suite 205, Ft. Worth, TX 76106, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff comments.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve
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the TexasBank Addition, Lots 1 & 2,
Block A, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Inclusion of a note stating that "Prior to the development of Lot 2, Lot 2
shall be replatted."
2) Inclusion of the City Secretary's Signature Block.
Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center~ Lot 1R~ Block 3~ Site Plan, to allow
the construction of an approximate 106,000 square-foot office/warehouse building on
approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Burns and
Freeport Parkway, at the request of John Taylor, Azimuth Architecture, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, stating staff's major concern with this plan is the orientation of the loading docks
facing Freeport Parkway and explained how the applicant addressed this issue. After
discussing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations, she stated that staff supports this Site
Plan, subject to one condition, which she read into the record.
John Taylor, azimuth:architecture, 3809 Parry Avenue, Suite 205, Dallas, TX 75226, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with the staff comment.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to the loading docks facing a major thoroughfare and use of a
masonry screening wall to obscure the view. Concern were expressed about setting a
precedent for others, if this were allowed. It was suggested that on the northern elevation,
more color and architectural articulation be added to the building facing Burns Street.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot iR,
Block 3, Site Plan, as presented. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried
(5-1) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor
of denial. Commissioner Reese opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center~ Lot 1R~
Block 3~ Replat, to allow the construction of an approximate 106,000 square-foot
office/warehouse building on approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of Burns and Freeport Parkway, at the request of Brian Jaffee, Jones
& Carter, Inc.
Presentation:
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Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit of the proposal, stating that staff recommends approval, subject to two conditions,
which she read into the record.
The applicant did not appear.
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:
Paul Milosevich, 509 Wales Court, Coppell, TX 75019 - spoke in favor of the
project.
John Walker, 3509 NW 69th Street, Oklahoma City, OK - spoke in favor of the
project.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot 1R,
Block 3, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Correction of the name of the plat in the Owner's Signature Block.
2) Correction of the format and the name of the plat in the City Secretary's
Signature Block.
Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Stratford Manor~ Lot 10R~ Block B~
Replat, to revise the approved 7- to 8-foot side yard fence line to allow for the placement of
a fence within two feet of the side property line on 0.410 of an acre of property located at
638 Stratford Lane, at the request of Patrick Stayer.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, stating of the eight notices sent to property owners within 200', staff received two
responses in favor; none in opposition. Mr. Sieb then reviewed the history of this case,
reminding the Commission that in September 2002, the Commission recommended and in
October 2002, Council approved a Replat for this lot, allowing a side yard fence to be
constructed within 7-8 foot behind the existing sidewalk. He then referred to a letter signed by
Brentwood Builders (attached as Exhibit A) stating that if the fence was found to be in the
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wrong location, Brentwood Builders would bear the expense of removing the fence and
placing it where it should be. Because all parties were aware of the approved location of the
fence line, Mr. Sieb stated that staff recommends denial of this replat.
The applicant did not appear.
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 deny the Stratford Manor, Lot 1 OR, Block B, Replat.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a street name change from State Road to
Freeport Parkway between Ruby and Sandy Lake Roads.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the
proposal, stating that City Council asked that this proposal be brought forward prior to road
construction so that Freeport Parkway could be labeled as such as soon as possible. He
advised the Commission that 12 notices were mailed to property owners along State Road and
those within 200' and received one written favorable response; one favorable verbal response
and one response from Alford Media in conditional opposition, expressing agreement with the
change but not until State Road is widened. Mr. Sieb then stated that staff recommends
approval of this street name change.
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:
Some discussion evolved around the Council's reasoning for this name change.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve a street name change from State Road to
Freeport Parkway between Ruby and Sandy Lake Roads. Commissioner Dragon seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey,
Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Because of a conflict of interest in the following case, Commissioner Dragon excused herself from
Council Chambers.
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to
consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan to enlarge the Historic Overlay district to reflect the recommendation in the
Old Coppell Master Plan, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-616(CH)~ Old Coppell
(HO Designation), to modify the boundaries of the HO (Historic Overlay).
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, stating this hearing consists of two phases; (1) revising the Comprehensive Master
Plan Land Use Plan and revising the current Historic Overlay area to include additional
property. He stated that this case, and the following cases, are Council driven to address
possible inconsistencies between the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan, the 2002 Old Coppell
Master Plan and existing zoning. After reviewing these recommendations, including the four
proposed zoning changes and the addition of a 3.8 acre tract of land of Hunterwood Park to
the Historic Overlay district, Mr. Sieb stated that staffrecommends approval. He added that of
the 141 notices sent to property owners within 200' of this proposal, staff received 4 responses
in favor, none in opposition and one undecided response.
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 Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
to enlarge the Historic Overlay district to reflect the recommendation in the Old Coppell
Master Plan, and approve Case No. ZC-616(CH), Old Coppell (HO Designation), to modify
the boundaries of the HO (Historic Overlay), including zoning changes from PD-119-SF-9 to
HO-PD-119-SF-9; PD-108-L! to HO-PD-108-LI; R to HO-R, and L! to HO-LI.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Dragon rejoined the Commission.
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to
consider approval of Land Use Amendments to the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan to
reflect existing zoning/land uses on the following properties: a portion of Northlake
Estates (Howell and Bullock Drives) and the east side of Denton Tap, north of Belt Line
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Road.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating these two areas no longer reflect uses recommended by the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan; therefore, the Land Use Plan must be amended to reflect
Residential Medium Density, rather than Mixed Use and Mixed Use, rather than Light
Industrial/Showroom, respectively. She added that notices were not sent to property owners
within 200' since rezoning was not involved.
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 change in the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan Land Use Plan for a portion of Northlake Estates (Howell and Bullock Drives)
from Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential and the Land Use Plan for the east side of
Denton Tap, north of Belt Line Road from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of Case No. ZC-608R{CH}, zoning change
from C (Commercial) to SF-9 (Single Family-9) on approximately 11 acres of property
located south of Sandy Lake; west of Denton Tap Roads.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit of the proposal, stating that this case does not involve an amendment to the Land
Use Plan, as the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan already calls for residential development in
this area. Ms. Diamond stated that this proposal is to change the zoning on 11 acres from
Commercial to Single Family-9. She added that a letter has been received from the attorney
representing the landowner, requesting a delay of this Public Hearing to the Commission's May
15th meeting, which is amenable to staff She also mentioned that a letter has been received
from the landowner, opposing this rezoning. Regarding notices sent to 47 property owners
within 200', staff received four favorable responses and none in opposition to this zoning
change.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
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in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman McGahey left the Public Hearing open.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to hold open and continue the Public Hearing for Case
No. ZC-608R(CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-9 (Single Family-9) to the
Commission's meeting on May 15, 2003. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and
Foreman voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Regional Retail and Light
Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-
611(CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial) on
approximately 95 acres of property located east of S.H 121 north and south of Sandy
Lake Road.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating the reasoning behind this request to change the Land Use Plan
from Regional Retail and Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and change the
zoning to Highway Commercial; i.e., to encourage the development of office/retail, hotel and
freeway-dependent uses, which has a higher level of development standards than what is
required today under Light Industrial. She stated that this proposal involves five property
owners of whom one is in favor of this request, one is opposed and one is undecided. Ms.
Diamond went on to say that staff recommends approval of both the amendment to the Land
Use Plan and the zoning change.
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:
Myron Dornic, 901 Main Street, #6000, Dallas, TX 75202, representing one
owner, Emerson Partners, asked that this case be postponed for 30-60 days.
They would like to discuss with staffthe uses which would be eliminated if this
zoning change were made and would like to discuss mutually agreed upon
development standards that would be fair to them, as well as the City.
John Walker, 3509 NW 69th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, representing D/FW
State Highway 121 Limited Partnership, spoke in opposition to this change.
Feels this change limits the users who may be interested in this property.
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Paul Milosevich, 509 Wales Court, Coppell, TX 75019 - agrees with previous
landowners that this case either be tabled or denied. As a taxpayer, he feels the
City is doing a disservice to itself by making it harder for landowners to
develop their properties to create a taxable base for Coppell.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
Ms. Diamond responded that staff is concerned about land uses, as well as aesthetics, along the
S.H. 121 corridors. She reiterated that Highway Commercial permits, as does Light Industrial,
retail and commercial uses, but also permits larger office complexes and more destination-type
uses. Staff's main concern is having to allow large bulk warehouses with a potential of 20
percent open storage along our major corridors. The uses are similar in both zonings;
however, the development standards differ. She stated that it is envisioned that S.H. 121 and
Sandy Lake Road will become a major entry point into our community.
Action:
Chairman McCaffrey reopened the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to hold open and continue the Planning and Zoning
Commission initiated Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Regional Retail and Light Industrial/Showroom to
Freeway Commercial, and consideration of Case No. ZC-611 (CH), zoning change from LI to
HC on approximately 95 acres of property located east of S.H 121 north and south of Sandy
Lake Road to the Commission's May 15, 2002, meeting. Commissioner Reese seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey,
Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
A ten-minute recess was observed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to
consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density, and consider
approval of Case No. ZC-612(CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-12 (Single
Family-12) on approximately 16.5 acres of property located on property north of Bethel,
west of Denton Tap Roads.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that there are two owners of this property, one of whom sent a
letter requesting that their 14.6-acre tract be tabled until the Commission's June 19th meeting.
The owner of the 1.9-acre tract supports the rezoning to residential. Of the 30 notices sent to
property owners within 200', Ms. Diamond stated that there was one response in favor; one
opposed. She went on to comment that staff can support continuance of this case to June 19,
2003, if this is desired by the Commission.
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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:
Ray McDowell, 3525 Cordell Drive, Farmers Branch, TX - owner of the 1.9-acre
tract. Asked the Commission to take action and change his property from
Commercial to Residential.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Chairman McGahey made a motion to close the Public Hearing for the 1.9-acre tract of
property and approve an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density and a zoning change from C to
SF-12 on approximately 1.9 acres of property located north of Bethel; west of Denton Tap
Roads. He further recommended that the Public Hearing for the remaining 14.6-acre tract
hearing on a Land Use Amending and rezoning be held open and continued to the
Commission's June 19, 2003, meeting. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and
Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom and
Public/Institutional to Freeway Commercial, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-
613(CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) and R (Retail) to HC (Highway
Commercial) on approximately 114.7 acres of property located south of S.H. 121,
between Business S.H. 121 and Magnolia Park.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that when the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan was
developed, a portion of this property was intended to be a school site, hence the Land Use
designation of Public/Institutional. Since that time, a middle school was built to the east of
Denton Tap Road, and staff suggests the Land Use Plan be changed to Freeway Commercial.
As stated previously, Highway Commercial zoning brings higher land uses and development
standards than does Light Industrial, which would be of benefit the City of Coppell. Ms.
Diamond advised the Commission that this 114.7 acres, zoned Light Industrial and Retail (half
of which is in the flood plain), is owned by four property owners. One owner asked that this
case be tabled for a month; two owners are opposed to rezoning, and the fourth owner of the
Retail tract is in favor of rezoning to Highway Commercial. Eight property owners from the
Copperstone subdivision (four within the 200' notification radius and four outside of it) also
responded that they were in favor of the Light Industrial zoning going to Highway
Commercial, but wanted the property zoned Retail to retain that designation.
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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:
Joel Dollar, 719 Madison Street, Coppell, TX 75019 - had concerns about the uses
allowed in Highway Commercial, vs. Retail, which would back up to the
Magnolia Park subdivision.
Tom Perry_, 723 Madison Street, Coppell, TX 75019 - sought more information as to
setbacks of future commercial development, where that sort of information can
be obtained, etc.
Chairman McGahey left the hearing open.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to hold the Public Hearing open and continue
consideration of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Light Industrial/Showroom and Public/Institutional to Freeway Commercial, and Case
No. ZC-613(CH), zoning change from LI and R to HC to the Planning and Zoning
Commission's May 15, 2003, meeting. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman
voting in favor continuance to May 15th. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to
consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and consider
approval of Case No. ZC-614(CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC
(Highway Commercial) on approximately 36.11 acres of property located north of S.H.
121, between Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, explaining the rationale for the rezoning, similar to previous cases.
She went on to state that there are seven owners of this property of whom one is in favor of
rezoning; one wishes this case tabled for a month and five are opposing the rezoning. Of the
26 notices sent to property owners within 200', no written responses have been received from
residential owners.
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:
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Greg Leaf, 134 Lairds Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - asked how to get in touch with
staff Has concerns that the area directly behind his house will become a gravel
pit with access through the residential subdivision.
Samir Koppikar, 214 Lairds Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - Did not receive a notice of
hearing and questioned why. (Has owned house for two months and wasn't on
the September Certified Tax Records that were used for notifications.)
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed as to ownership, what's best for the residential property owners, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and approve Case No. ZC-
614(CH), zoning change from LI to HC on approximately 36.11 acres of property located
north of S.H. 121, between Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens. Commissioner Kittrell
seconded the motion; motion carried (5-1) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell,
McGahey and Dragon voting in favor. Commissioner Foreman opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to
consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and consider approval of
Case No. ZC-615(CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway
Commercial) on approximately 22.02 acres of property located east of MacArthur, south
of Lake Vista Drive.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that because of the residential land uses abutting this property
to the south and the two-story office building which exists to the north in Lewisville, staff
recommends approval of both the Land Use amendment and zoning change from Light
Industrial to Highway Commercial to be a better transition zoning.
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:
Dan Anderson, representing Centex Development, 3100 McKinnon Street, Suite 370,
Dallas, TX 75201 - does not oppose this proposal, but because of current
negotiations with various types of residential developers, they are requesting
tabling this case for 30 days in order to work with staffto determine if this use
would be acceptable.
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Robyn Muller, 734 E. Peninsula Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - wants more information
and would like to meet with staff and the landowner to discuss intent. Has a
concern about traffic patterns in the area, etc. (A homeowners meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 7thto discuss this matter.)
Carla Taber, 665 W. Peninsula Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - asked for the construction
time line of S.H. 121.
John
Fisher, 705 E. Peninsula Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - was concerned about the
lack of notice, the meaning of a "significant buffer area", etc. Looks forward to
talking with staff.
Chairman McGahey left the public hearing open.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed relative to residential uses, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to hold open and continue the Public Hearing of the
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light
Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and consideration of Case No. ZC-615(CH), zoning
change from L! to HC to the Planning Commission's meeting of May 15, 2003. Commissioner
Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese,
Kittrell, McGahey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on April 8, 2003:
a. Ordinance for Case No. S-1006R2, Anna's Mexican Restaurant.
b. Ordinance for Case No. S-1206, Kolache Depot Bakery.
c. Ordinance for Case No. S-1207, Potter Concrete.
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of
items a through c above. He added that Case No. S-1204, Securlock Self
Storage, zoning change request from L! and C to LI/C-S-1204 was appealed to
Council and will be considered at Council's April 22nd meeting.
B. Director's comments:
There was no discussion.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary
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