BM 2003-09-18 PZ Minutes of September 18, 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, September 18, 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 Lee Foreman
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Fire Marshal Travis Crump, Planning Director
Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer 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 August 21, 2003
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2003, as
written. Commissioner Reese seconded. The motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1153R~ Sushi K¥oto Restaurant
with private club, zoning change request from C-S-1153 (Commercial, Special Use
Permit-Il53) to C-S-1153R (Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il53 Revised), to extend
the current daily hours of operation of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. for the
approximate 1,500 square-foot restaurant with private club located at 761 S. MacArthur
Blvd., Suite 121, at the request of Won Kyoo Park.
Presentation:
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Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, stating the reason for this request is to extend the closing hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.,
daily. After stating there would be no change to the floor plan or signage, she stated that staff
recommends approval of this revision, subject to one condition, which she read into the record.
Won Kyoo Park, 6921 Levelland Road, Dallas, TX 75252, 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 some discussion as to late-night lighting of the parking lot, etc. Mr. Park stated the
parking lot is lit all night long.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1153tL Sushi
Kyoto Restaurant with private club, zoning change request from C-S-1153 to C-S-1153R,
subject to the following conditions (adding one condition relative to lighting):
1)
The operation of this restaurant and private club shall be in accordance
with all provisions of S- 1153, Ordinance 91500-A-209, except that the
hours of operations shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
2) The parking lot must remain lighted during hours of operation.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1189R~ Miss Julie's Southern
Sweets, zoning change request from C-S-1189 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il89) to
C-S-1189R (Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il89 Revised), to revise the current daily
hours of operation of 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Donut Shop to 5 a.m. to 12 noon, and to
allow for the retail sale of bakery items for Miss Julie's Southern Sweets from 12 noon to
8 p.m., within the existing approximate 973 square-foot restaurant located at 205 N.
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Julie A. Young.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, explaining that although the approved hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for
Donut City, it actually closes at 12 noon. Miss Julie's Southern Sweets is asking to operate her
retail business of gourmet cakes, breads and candies in the same facility from 12 noon to 8 p.m.
daily, adding that no baking will occur on-site. This concept meets all requirements of the
Environmental Health Department. Ms. Diamond stated the only changes will be the addition
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of a refrigerated cooler and an internal window sign, lit only during operational hours of the
bakery sales. After stating that the parking area is parked to its maximum, she added that staff
recommends approval of this request, subject to one condition, which she read into the record
Ms. Julie Young, P.O. Box 2012, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's condition and
describing the internal window sign.
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 followed regarding items offered for sale, opportunity to place special orders,
etc.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1189R, Miss
Julie's Southern Sweets, zoning change request from C-S-1189 to C-S-1189R, subject to the
following condition:
1)
The operation of this retail sales of bakery items shall be in accordance
with all provisions of S- 1189, Ordinance 91500-A-304, except that the
hours of operations for Donut City shall not exceed 5 a.m. to noon, and
Miss Julie's Southern Sweets' hours of operation shall not exceed from
noon to 8 p.m., daily.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1209~ Kolache Depot Bakery,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1209 (Commercial, Special Use
Permit-1209), to allow the operation of an approximate 1,200 square-foot bakery and
restaurant located at 761 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 113, at the request of Marci
Stancoff.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, describing the hours of operation, floor plan, site plan and signage. She went on to
state that staff recommends approval of this request, subject to two conditions, which she read
into the record.
Marci Stancoff, 5301 Beacon Court, Flower Mound, TX 75028, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff's
conditions.
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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. No one spoke.
Chairman McGahey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was some discussion as to the color of the signage and the variety of cream and white
signage used in the shopping center.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1209, Kolache
Depot Bakery_, zoning change request from C to C-S-1209, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, floor
plan and sign plan.
2)
The retail hours of operation shall not exceed 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven
days a week.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan Amendment
(UPS Supply Chain Solutions), to amend the Site Plan to allow for two guardhouses and
perimeter chain-link security fencing, with landscaping, on 17.8 acres of property
located at 660 Fritz Drive, at the request of Sheri Ablett, Abstract Construction.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board, stating the need for tighter security at this location. After describing
staff concerns relative to the design of the guardhouses and the fencing request on the south
side of the property, he stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan Amendment,
subject to four conditions, which he read into the record.
Sheri Ablett, Abstract Construction, 11157 Ables Lane, Dallas, TX 75229, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating that they are open
to any suggestions that are economically feasible.
Discussion:
There was discussion as to using smaller stone on the guardhouses, raising the pitch of the
roofline, adding overhangs, matching the stone to the columns of the metal fence, etc.
Action:
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Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Gateway Business
Park, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment (UPS Supply Chain Solutions), subject to the
following revised conditions:
1)
Provide fencing (8'black vinyl-coated chain link), with landscaping, on the
north side of the building.
2)
Provide a landscaped decorative metal security fence with 18"
minimum-width stone columns placed a minimum of 20' apart, on the
south side. Provide a matching decorative metal gate.
3) The two guardhouses shall be stone.
4)
The guardhouse roofs shall have a minimum 4:12 pitch, with overhangs
a minimum of 12".
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Hidden Valley Addition~ Preliminary Plat~ to allow a 16-lot
single-family subdivision, on 7.3 acres of property zoned PD-106-SF-9, located along the
southerly extension of Hidden Valley Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and
Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
reviewing the history of this property, which was zoned for a planned development 16-lot
single-family residential subdivision in 1989. After reviewing the plat and tree survey, he stated
that staff recommends approval of this Preliminary Plat, subject to four conditions, which he
read into the record.
Scott Caruthers, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Suite 200,
Plano, TX 75093, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stating agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
A question was asked relative to the development's time schedule.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Hidden Valley Addition,
Preliminary Plat, to allow a 16-lot single-family subdivision, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Sidewalks will be required throughout this subdivision but do not
apply to Lots 1 and 2 of Block B or Lot 1 of Block A.
2)
Hidden Valley Drive will be constructed to current City standards.
Provide Engineering details of the transition from the existing Hidden
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Valley Drive into this subdivision.
3) Tree mitigation calculations indicate a $12,800 tree reparation fee is required.
4) Utility easements need to be approved by utility companies.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Brighton Manor~ Preliminary Plat~ to allow a 26-1ot single-
family subdivision, and eight common area lots, on 10.16 acres of property zoned SF-9,
located at the southeast corner of Samuel and MacArthur Boulevards, at the request
Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a partial color board. After reviewing the plat, site plan, wall elevations and
landscape plan and indicating staff concerns, he stated that staff recommends approval of this
Preliminary Plat, subject to 13 conditions, which he read into the record.
Scott Caruthers, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Suite 200,
Plano, TX 75093, and John Speanburg, Street Real Estate LTD, 1660 S. Stemmons Freeway,
Suite 295, Lewisville, TX 75067, were present to represent this case before the Commission
and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff 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.
Discussion:
There was some discussion as to the open-space areas, alley access, HOA responsibilities,
safety concern relative to being able to make a left-hand turn on what seems to be a blind
curve, etc. Staff addressed these concerns.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to recommend approval of the Brighton Manor,
Preliminary Plat, to allow a 26-1ot single-family subdivision, and eight common area lots, on
10.16 acres of property, subject to the following conditions:
1) Extend sidewalk at Lot 3X, Block C to edge of Lot 1, Block C.
2) Loop northern water line.
3)
Note on plat that where lots are adjacent to an alley, the enclosed parking
area (garage) must be accessed offofthe alley only.
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4) Verify fire hydrant spacing with the Fire Marshal.
5) Drainage easement required along Lot 2, Block A.
6)
Dimension all streets in this subdivision, especially access from
Samuel Boulevard.
7)
"No parking" signs will be required along landscape islands and
adjacent curbs.
8) Show detail of all signage including font, size, color, material, etc.
9)
Provide a complete color board, showing roof, signage and all other
structural materials.
10) Specify how stone wall along MacArthur Boulevard will be supported
(piers how far apart?).
11) Little Bunny Grass and Andorra Juniper are not on the approved Plant Palette.
12) Agreement between the Lakes of Coppell Owner's Association and the
developer of mutually agreeable wall/landscape area maintenance.
13) Provide needed utility easements.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
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General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on September 9, 2003:
a. Case No. S-1065R, Wings-N-Things, Restaurant with private club,
zoning change request from C-S-1065 to C-S-1065R.
b. Case No. PD-176R3, Bethel Road Estates, Phase H, zoning change
from PD-176R2 to PD-176R3, to reduce two lots to one.
Bethel Road Estates, Phase Il, Lot IR, Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block
1, to create one lot.
St. Andrews Estates, Lots 1 through 24X, Block 2, Preliminary Plat,
to allow a 23 lot single-family subdivision and one common area lot.
f.
Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lot 2R1, Block C, Site Plan
Amendment (Washington Mutual), to amend the Site Plan to allow
50 additional parking spaces.
Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lots 1R1 and 2R1, Block C, Replat
(Washington Mutual), to allow 50 additional parking spaces.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1208, Everybody Fits, Restaurant (food
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court), zoning change from C to C-S-1208, to allow the operation of
an approximate 3,829 square-foot restaurant.
Six-month extension as it applies to the expiration date of the Site
Plan for Vista Ridge Addition, Lot 3R, Block G, to allow the
development of an approximate 71,000 square-foot office building on
a 7.017 acre portion of a 25.93 acre tract of property located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Boulevard.
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of
Items a through h, above.
Director's comments:
a. Announcement of new Commission appointees.
Mr. Sieb announced the newly appointed Commissioners for the upcoming year
being Rick McCaffrey, Dornell Reese, Jr., Paul Milosevich and Mark
Borchgardt. He then reminded all that on September 23rd at 6 p.m., there will be
a reception to honor all Commission and Board members.
This being Chairman McGahey's final meeting as a Commission member, he
thanked the Commission and stafffor their professionalism.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary