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BM 2003-07-17 PZ Minutes of July 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, July 17, 2003, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Vice Chairman Drew Halsey Commissioner Anna Kittrell Commissioner Rick McCaffrey Commissioner Lee Foreman Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr. Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Chairman Greg McGahey was absent. Commissioner Ann Dragon resigned. 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. In Chairman McGahey's absence, Vice Chairman Halsey called the meeting to order. Approval of Minutes dated June 19, 2003 Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of June 19, 2003, as written. Commissioner Reese seconded. Following some discussion pertaining to the Concept Plan for PD-197, Old Coppell Townhomes, the motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1208~ Everybody Fits~ Restaurant (food court), zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1208 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1208), to allow the operation of an approximate 3,829 square-foot restaurant to be located on the second floor within the existing facility at 200 Fitness Court Drive, at the request of Brian Kennedy. Presentation: 1 Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating the food court would be located on the 2nd floor, overlooking the open exercise area. After reviewing the floor plan, parking needs, etc., he stated that staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to two conditions, which he read into the record. He added that 10 notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this proposal; no responses were returned. Brian Kennedy, 149 Cottonwood Drive, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating the Staff Report indicates this food court would not be externally advertised. He informed the Commission that no additional signage is requested other than the replacement of a panel on the front wall of the building which currently advertises that this caf6 will be coming soon. This sign will be revised to state the name of the restaurant, The Balcony Caf6. Gary Sieb interjected that staff needs to see the size, color and font style of the sign before this case goes to Council. Mr. Kennedy indicated that nothing would change on the existing signage, other than the correct name. Public Hearing: Vice Chairman Halsey 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. Vice Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1208, Everybody Fits, Restaurant (food court), subject to the following conditions (adding a condition regarding signage): 1) Acknowledgement that this is a commercial kitchen. (Building Inspection comment) 2) Development will be in accordance with the attached Restaurant Plan. 3) Proposed food-court signage (size, color, font style) shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to Council consideration. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Plaza Medical Building~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan~ to allow the development of a 30,000 square-foot medical office building on 2 approximately 2.75 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Roads, at the request of John Garrison, GSR Andrade Architects. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including a color board, giving a brief history of this property. She stated this medical building will be served by 172 parking spaces, adding that two access points, one along Moore and one along Sandy Lake Road, were proposed. After an in-depth review of staff concerns regarding the solid masonry wall issue along the western property line, which, because of a Zoning Ordinance requirement, will be brought to Council to resolve, she reviewed the Site Plan, over-all Landscape Plan, elevations and monument sign. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan, subject to four conditions, which she read into the record Allison Teague, the Cirrus Group, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2730, Dallas, TX 75201, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating the name of this facility will be the Coppell Healthcare Center. John Garrison, GSR Andrade Architects, 4121 Commerce Street, Suite One, Dallas, TX 75226 was also present, stating agreement with staff comments, adding that they would prefer to not build a screening wall along the western property line in order to preserve existing trees. Plans include supplementing this area with additional living screen. Discussion: Some discussion followed regarding the medical center, whether it would provide minor emergency care services, etc. Ms. Teague stated that it's too early in the leasing process to determine this possibility. Also concern was raised as to the color of the brick wall, if it is deemed necessary by Council, color of the metal gates, etc. Mr. Garrison replied that all brick color and metals would match those used on the main building. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Sandy Lake Plaza Medical Building, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1) City Council waving the requirement for the screening wall along the western property line, as permitted in Section 12-33.1(8) of the Zoning Ordinance, thus allowing for the preservation of the existing tree line. This tree line shall be augmented by Wax Myrtle trees, especially adjacent to the proposed building. Per Section 12-34-8(C) of the Zoning Ordinance, a three-foot tall hedge shall be required in the perimeter landscape area, adjacent to the parking lot, if the 6-foot wall is not constructed. In the event the wall is required (waiver not being granted), ornamental trees, totaling a minimum of 39-caliper inches, shall be planted along the western property line. These trees shall be a mixture of Wax Myrtle (evergreen) and Red Bud (deciduous). 2) Confirmation the brick used on the screening walls will match that of the main building. 3) Specification of the color of the metal gates on the dumpster. 4) Correction of the zoning to the north of the property from MF-2 to C. Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Plaza Medical Building~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Minor Plat~ to allow the development of a 30,000 square-foot medical office building on approximately 2.75 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Roads, at the request of John Garrison, GSR Andrade Architects. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit, which indicated the existing mutual access easement and fire lane, as well as the TXU easement along the western property line. She stated that staff recommends approval of this request, subject to one condition, which she read into the record. Travis Attanasio, Brockette. David. Drake, 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75204, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Sandy Lake Plaza Medical Building, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, subject to the following condition: 1) Additional sidewalk and utility easements (City and franchise utility) may be required. Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues. A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on July 8, 2003: a. Case No. PD-197, Old Coppell Townhomes, zoning change request from HO-C to PD-197-HO-TH-1/C with a Concept Plan. b. Case No. PD-181R, Bethel Road Estates, Lot 1 Block 1, zoning change request from PD-181-SF-12 to PD-181R, to allow for a stucco finish. c. AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1BR and lC, Block A, Replat. d. Securlock Small Business Park & Storage Center, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat. 4 eo f. go Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-612.1(CH), zoning change from C to SF-12 on approximately 14.6 acres of property located on property north of Bethel, west of Denton Tap Roads. Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to amend 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 and R to HC on approximately 114.7 acres of property located south of S.H. 121, between Business S.H. 121 and Magnolia Park. 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 consider approval of 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. Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of Items a through d and g above. He stated that Council followed the Commission's recommendations on Item e (retaining the Commercial zoning on the Alexander tract, as requested by the owner) and Item f (amending the Land Use Plan on the 114.7 acres of property and rezoning only the Light Industrial property to Highway Commercial zoning, retaining the Retail zoning on the property abutting the Magnolia Park subdivision.) Bo Director's comments: a. Reminder for those Commissioners whose terms expire September 30th that the deadline to reapply is 5 p.m. July 30tho Mr. Sieb reminded those Commissioners reapplying for the Planning Commission that they need to submit applications to the City Secretary Department by 5 p.m., July 3 0th. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m. Greg McGahey, Chairman ATTEST: Barbara Jahoda, Secretary