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:
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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
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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.
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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.)
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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