BM 2003-05-15 PZ Minutes of May 15, 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, May 15, 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 Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Ann Dragon
Commissioner Lee Foreman
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Fire Marshal Travis Crump, Assistant Planning
Director Marcie Diamond, and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
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 April 17, 2003
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes of April 17, 2003, as written.
Commissioner Reese seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1195B~ Voice Stream~ zoning
change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S-1195B (Town Center, Special Use
Permit-l195B), to allow the replacement of an existing 70-foot light pole with an 80-foot
light pole, including the placement of 3 flush-mounted telecommunication antennae and
equipment building on property located in Andrew Brown Park Central, at the request
of John Hubbard.
Presentation:
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In Planning Director Gary Sieb's absence, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond
introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, noting the 150 square-foot
equipment building will be adjacent to the existing concession stand. Ms. Diamond stated that
staff supports this proposal, subject to six conditions, which she read into the record.
Sterling McMath, Development Manager with T-Mobile, 1317 Woodmoor, Allen, TX 75017,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff comments.
Discussion:
A question, which was answered by Ms. Diamond, was asked relative to the disposition of the
existing light pole.
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.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to approve Case No. S-1195B, Voice Stream, zoning
change request from TC to TC-S-1195B, subject to the following conditions:
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Place on face of Site Plan the following comments:
· The contractor shall provide a letter, sealed by a Structural Engineer,
certifying tower support, including details for base construction, if
applicable.
· The electrical panel supplying service shall be permanently marked as the
individual panel supplying power for antenna cellular equipment only.
The contractor shall coordinate the erection of the pole with the City of
Coppell Parks Department as not to interfere with any scheduled sporting
events to be held at Andrew Brown Park Central. The park will not be
shut down during any portion of this construction process.
After the lights have been installed on the new pole, the City of Coppell
Parks Operations Manager shall assure they work in conjunction with the
Parks Department computer system, as well as to verify that the light
pattern has not changed.
· The existing light pole shall be transported to Wagon Wheel Park for
storage, at the contractor's expense.
· Any damage to Park property shall be repaired by the contractor, at his
expense; i.e.,21andscape, irrigation, sidewalks, etc.
· Safety barricades shall be required around all construction areas at all
times.
2)
All development shall be in accordance with the Site Plan, Elevations and other
data provided herein.
3) Lease contract being agreed to by the City.
4)
Decrease length of the proposed concrete seating to end at the southeastern
edge of the proposed equipment structure.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Nash Manor~ Lot 2R~ Block A~ Replat,
being a replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block A, into one lot to allow for the construction of a
home and a water feature on 0.69 of an acre of property located at 128 Nash Street, at
the request of William George Homes, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
noting staff's support of this Replat, subject to one technical comment, which she read into the
record. Regarding notification within 200' feet of this replat, Ms. Diamond stated there is but
one owner in the original subdivision, and he responded in favor.
Brian Jaffee, Jones & Carter Consulting Engineers, 3030 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with the staff comment.
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:
A question was raised as to whether or not the applicant needs to fence both lots because of
the water feature. Ms. Diamond noted that if a fence was desired anywhere in the front yard
area, relief would have to be sought from the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Jaffee described the
water feature, stating that a fence is planned. They plan to go before the Board.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to
Replat, subject to the following condition:
approve the Nash Manor, Lot 2R, Block A,
1) Addition of a line for the City Secretary's signature.
Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None
opposed.
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Reconsideration of the recommendation for denial 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.
Chairman McGahey asked for a motion to reconsider this Site Plan.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion that the Commission reconsider the Coppell Commerce
Center, Lot ltl Block 3, Site Plan. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and
Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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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.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, reviewing the concerns of this Site Plan as presented at April Planning Commission
meeting. Following input from staff and two members of the
Commission, she stated that the building was moved back an additional 10 feet from the right-
of-way of Freeport Parkway, the screening wall was revised to be more of an architectural
feature, evergreen trees and shrubs were added, and a revision was made to the elevation along
Burns Street. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan,
subject to one technical 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:
A question was asked regarding the color of the wall. Mr. Taylor replied that it will be a dark
shade of earth tone. The applicant was thanked for the changes made to Site Plan.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot 1R,
Block 3, Site Plan, subject to the following condition:
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The Landscape Tabulation Table needs to be revised to reflect the quantity
and location of trees as indicated on the Landscape Plan.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None
opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the revised 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:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit, stating that staff recommends approval of this revised Replat, reflecting a relocated
firelane, with no conditions.
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:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the revised Coppell Commerce Center, Lot
1R, Block 3, Replat. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0)
with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman
voting in favor. None opposed.
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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: 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 this area has been shown for residential development on the
Comprehensive Master Plan since 1996, adding that a street has been stubbed out from the
Wynnpage subdivision to help serve this area. Ms. Diamond stated that a letter has been
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received from the landowner expressing opposition to this proposal. Of the 47 notices sent to
property owners within 200', four favorable responses were received, and one in opposition.
A 3¼ vote of Council will be necessary to rezone this property.
Bill Dahlstrom, an attorney representing the landowner, 901 Main Street, Dallas, TX, was
present, reiterating the landowner's opposition, adding that offers for retail uses on this
property are being entertained. He mentioned that the landowner bought this property in the
early 1980's for the purpose of developing this area for retail and commercial uses.
Public Hearing:
Since the Public Hearing was held open from the April meeting, Chairman McGahey asked 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:
Considerable discussion followed relative to the types of retail users and time flame being
considered; whether or not there would be a negative economic impact on the landowner if he
were to sell to residential developers vs. commercial developers; access to the property;
questions as to why this property hasn't developed commercially over the past twenty-odd
years, etc. It was suggested that if the early Comprehensive 3daster Plan showed this property
for retail/commercial land uses, and the owner bought the property for this use, perhaps the
1996 Comprehensive Plan should be changed to reflect the current commercial zoning.
Discussion also followed regarding what, presently, is the best use of the land, etc.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-608R(CH), zoning change
from C to SF-9. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-3) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell and Halsey voting in favor. Commissioners
McGahey, Dragon and Foreman opposed.
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CONTINUATION OF 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 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, including a preliminary conceptual plan from one property owner, explaining
reasoning for changing both the Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as well as
the zoning; reiterating the need to raise development standards along highly visible freeway
corridors. Having met with various landowners, Ms. Diamond advised the Commission of
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compromises satisfactory to two parties and the revised recommendation to reduce the affected
acreage from approximately 95 acres to 56.5 acres. Of the five property owners involved, Ms.
Diamond mentioned that three were in favor of these changes, one opposed and one was
undecided.
Public Hearing:
Since the Public Hearing was held open from the April meeting, Chairman McGahey asked 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:
John Walker, representing one of the owners, DFW SH 121, Ltd., 3509 NW 69th
Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116-2126 - spoke in opposition of this proposal. Feels
that the compromise of keeping Light Industrial zoning on Mr. Ferguson's property to
the south is detrimental to Mr. Walker's property, since he'll have to meet higher
development standards than will Mr. Ferguson. He was of the opinion that Royal Lane
was going to be extended to the northeast to meet up with the extension of Freeport
Parkway, which would help service his property. (Ms. Diamond stated that she
doesn't believe Royal Lane will be extended to Freeport Parkway). Stated that he
doesn't feel that so many acres zoned for Highway Commercial uses can be supported
in this area.
Bill Dahlstrom, 901 Main Street, Dallas, TX- on behalf of Emerson Partners, supports
this compromise.
Richard Crow, 3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX - on behalf of the Ferguson
Family, prefers to leave the property Light Industrial; however, they will cooperate
with the City regarding Highway Commercial zoning.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed relative to the need to have higher development standards along
S.H. 121 and Business S.H. 121, etc.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Regional Retail and Light Industrial/Showroom to
Freeway Commercial, and Case No. ZC-611 (CH), as revised, zoning change from LI to HC on
approximately 56.5 acres of property located east of S.H 121 north and south of
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Sandy Lake Road. Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in
favor. None opposed.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: A Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
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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. Having met with homeowners in close proximity to this property, Ms.
Diamond stated that staff has revised its original recommendation and deleted the 23.2-acre
tract zoned R (Retail) from this rezoning effort, since the existing retail district has a lower
height limitation and will provide a better buffer between Highway Commercial uses and the
residential developments to the east and south. With this revision, staff recommends a total of
91.5 acres to be rezoned to Highway Commercial.
Public Hearing:
Since the Public Hearing was held open from the April meeting, Chairman McGahey asked 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:
Robert B. Payne, property owner, 5400 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas,
TX - was generally supportive of this proposal but may desire to retain Light Industrial
zoning on a portion of his tract, perhaps changing the zoning along the outer edges to
Highway Commercial. He asked for more time to continue to work with staff
Joel Dollar, 719 Madison, Coppell, TX 75019 - representing the homeowners of
Magnolia Park, reiterated their support of the HC zoning change and retaining the
Retail zoning on the tract to the west of their subdivision.
Chairman McGahey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion evolved around Mr. Payne's request to continue this Public Hearing to the
June 19th Commission meeting, the flood plain issue, getting access to the Light Industrial area
if the perimeter were rezoned Highway Commercial, etc.
Chairman McGahey reopened the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to leave the Public Hearing open and continue
discussion 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 next Commission meeting on
June 19th. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in
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favor. None opposed.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the 23.2-acre tract to the west of Magnolia Park
retain its R (Retail) zoning.
CONTINUATION OF 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 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 a change in acreage has been made since the April Commission
meeting. Included in this rezoning are 13 acres of undevelopable property owned by the
Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1, bringing the total acreage for rezoning to
35. She stated that both she and a representative from Centex met with homeowners of The
Peninsulas of Coppell residential subdivision to discuss their concerns. The homeowners
indicated a preference to having HC zoning on this property because of the higher development
standards; however, they would also like to discuss some type of residential use, as proposed
by Centex.
Public Hearing:
Since the Public Hearing was held open from the April meeting, Chairman McGahey asked 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:
Jay Foesterling, 649 W. Peninsula Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 - representing the
homeowners. Reiterated that the group prefers Highway Commercial zoning over
Light Industrial; however, they want to state for the record that they would be more
than willing to support some sort of single-family vs. multi-family residential
development on this property.
Dan Anderson, 2728 North Harwood, Dallas, TX - representing the owner of the 22-
acre parcel, Centex Development Company, TX. Stated that he has met with both City
staff and The Peninsulas of Coppell homeowners regarding their intentions for
developing this property. He stated that age-targeted town homes were being
considered. He wanted to confirm that if this property were rezoned to
HC, he would be able to request a PD for residential use when the time comes. Ms.
Diamond confirmed there was no waiting period involved with rezoning, although staff
may not be supportive.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
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Some discussion followed relative as to what the homeowners would like to see on this
property, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and Case
No. ZC-615(CH), zoning change from L! to HC, as revised by staff, on approximately 35 acres
of property located east of MacArthur; south of Lake Vista Drive. Commissioner McCaffrey
seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell,
McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on April 22 and May 13, 2003:
a. Case No. S-1204, Securlock Self Storage, zoning change request from LI
and C to LIJC-S-1204.
b. 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.
c. Natches Trace Addition (Bank One), Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
d. 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.
e. TexasBank Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Minor Plat.
f. Street name change from State Road to Freeport Parkway between Ruby
and Sandy Lake Roads.
g. 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 approval of Case No. ZC-616(CH),
Old Coppell (HO Designation), to modify the boundaries of the HO,
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.
h. 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) from Mixed Use to
Medium Density Residential and the east side of Denton Tap, north of Belt
Line Road from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use.
i. Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density, and approval
of Case No. ZC-612(CH), zoning change from C to SF-12 on
approximately 1.9 acres of property located on property north of Bethel,
west of Denton Tap Roads.
Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and
approval of Case No. ZC-614(CH), zoning change from L! to HC on
approximately 36.11 acres of property located north of S.H. 121, between
Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1204, Secuflock Self Storage.
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Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond advised the Commission of
Council's approval of items a through i and k above, noting that item j, the Public
Hearing on the Land Use Plan amendment and consideration of Case No. ZC-
614(CH), was held open and continued to Council's June l0th meeting. She
mentioned that the date of the street name change from State Road to Freeport
Parkway, between Ruby and Sandy Lake Roads, is effective January 1, 2005.
B. Director's comments:
Ms. Diamond referred to the City-paid training information distributed during the Pre-
Session meeting and asked that interested Commissioners get back with the Planning
Department, as soon as possible, so that reservations can be made.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary
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