BM 2004-01-15 PZ Minutes of January 15, 2004
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, January 15, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Drew Halsey
Vice Chairman Lee Foreman
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Paul Milosevich
Also present were Director of Engineering/Public Works Ken Griffin, Planning Director Gary Sieb,
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey 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 Halsey called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated December 18, 2003.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 2003, as
written. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Shadydale Acres~ Lot l-B-1 and 1-B-2~
being a replat of the south half of Tract 1~ Block A, to allow the construction of two
single-family homes on 28,470-square feet of property located at the northwest corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Oak Trail, at the request of Tony Wagner.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director
Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
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showing exhibits, explaining that in order to allow for the improvement of Sandy Lake Road to
a four-lane, dMded thoroughfare, 26' of frontage property needs to be dedicated to the City as
right-of-way, which would make one of these two lots less than 12,000 square feet required by
this SF-12 zoning classification. Consequently, legally, this request cannot be approved. She
went on to state that staffhas offered the applicant a compromise to allow this replatting, while
still fulfilling the City's requirements regarding the proposed expansion of Sandy Lake Road.
This compromise consisted of dedicating only 17' of right-of-way, with the remaining nine feet
being acquired as a sidewalk/utility easement. While not being the preferred method, the City
was willing to make this allowance in order for the applicant to replat her property into two
lots. Ms. Diamond went on to explain to the Commission the stipulations and issues associated
with the compromise, which the applicant is not willing to accept, at this time. After stating
that six notices were sent to property owners within the original subdivision and receiving one
response in opposition to this request from an abutting property owner, she said that staff
recommends denial, unless the Replat is revised to provide for the dedication 17 feet ofR. O.W.
with a 9-foot sidewalk and utility easement and the following conditions are met:
1)
The 30-foot building setback line along Sandy Lake being measured from the
north line of the 9-foot easement line adjacent to the future R.O.W., and shall
also be a fence setback line.
2)
A legally platted mutual access easement shall be provided from Lot l-B-1 to
Lot l-B-2, and indicated on the plat as such.
3) No access/driveways being provided to Sandy Lake Road.
4)
The following notes being added to the replat:
· The City shall have the right to remove any trees or other encumbrances
within the 9-foot sidewalk and utility easement.
· Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new home on Lot l-B-2,
the existing home on Lot l-B-1 needs to be removed.
5) Inclusion of the Finished Floor Elevations on each lot.
6) Adding the metes and bounds description.
7) Provision of the Flood Plain Administrator's signature block.
8) City Council approving a waiver of the alley requirement.
Christina Lawson, property owner, 101 Oak Trail, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, voicing her objection to
staff's position, stating her goals and desires. She then addressed the right-of-way and access
onto Sandy Lake Road issues; then discussed the lack of adequate drainage in this area.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering/Public Works, addressed the drainage issue.
Public Hearing:
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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. The following
person spoke:
Bill Mills - 250 W. Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, TX - confirmed a drainage problem in
the area, adding the Engineering Department took care of the water problem on his
property when he complained. He's hoping this area along Sandy Lake Road goes
commercial in the near future, especially when Sandy Lake Road is improved.
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the orientation of the proposed houses for these two
properties, the zoning classification in this area, whether or not lots along Sandy Lake Road
would be rezoned to C (Commercial), etc. Ms. Diamond stated that the Comprehensive
Master Plan shows this area as single-family residential.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to deny the Shadydale Acres, Lot l-B-1 and l-B-2,
Replat, for reasons specified by staff Commissioner Milosevich seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese
voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Old Coppell Townhomes~ Final Plat, to allow the development
of 21 residences, a recreation area and 2 commercial uses on 3.81 acres of property
located along the east side of Coppell Road, north of Bethel Road, at the request of Kurt
Jones.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating
that staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to five conditions, which he read into
the record.
Jason Marshall, Winstead Secrest & Minnick, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75270, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of the Old Coppell
Townhomes, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Kemp Spears at (972) 888-1330 to discuss easement requirements.
2)
The proposed open ditch south of the site should be replaced with
an underground drainage system.
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3)
Ensure all utility lines, including service lines, are kept out of the
driveway stamped-concrete paver areas.
4)
Remove Secretary, Planning and Zoning Commission title block from
plat, and replace with City Secretary's notations as shown on
page 31 of Coppell Subdivision Ordinance.
5) Title block of Plat needs to reflect 9 common areas, not 8.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
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Consider approval of the Brighton Manor~ Final 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 & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating
that when built, this subdivision will be known as The Falls at Westmont. He added that staff
recommends approval of this Final 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. He stated that a private homeowners
association will be established to maintain all common areas, which is agreeable to the
established Lakes of Coppell Owners Association.
Discussion:
There was some discussion relative to the homeowners association.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Brighton Manor,
Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Kemp Spears at (972) 888-1330 to discuss utility easement
requirements.
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3)
Locate fire hydrant shown at corner of Hood Drive and Hood Drive
approximately 80 feet west to the corner of the cul-de-sac.
Provide a drainage easement across Lot 2-X, Block A, or the entire lot 2-X,
Block A should be noted as a drainage easement.
4)
Agreement between the Lakes of Coppell Owners Association and the developer
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of mutually agreeable wall/landscape area maintenance.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on January 13, 2004:
a. Case No. S-1210-C, Subway Restaurant, zoning change from PD-
157R6-C to PD-157R6-C-S-1210.
b. Case No. S-1212-LI, Pump it Up, zoning change from LI to S-1212-
LI.
c. Case No. PD-163R2-SF-9, Windsor Estates, zoning change from PD-
163R to PD-163R2-SF-9 to allow: replatting Lots 4&5, Block B, into
one lot; reducing the fence/building line on Lot 1, Block B (612 St.
James) from 25 to 15 feet along DeForest Road; revising the size of
the common areas (Lots IX and 19X, Block A); revising the size of
Lots 1, 2, 14, 16 and 17, Block A; renaming Lot 15 to Lot 15X, and
revising the 100-year Flood Plain line.
d. Windsor Estates, Replat, to allow: replatting Lots 4&5, Block B, into
one lot; reducing the fence/building line on Lot 1, Block B (612 St.
James) from 25 to 15 feet along DeForest Road; revising the size of
the common areas (Lots IX and 19X, Block A); revising the size of
Lots 1, 2, 14, 16 and 17, Block A; renaming Lot 15 to Lot 15X, and
revising the 100-year Flood Plain.
e. Case No. PD-131R5-SF-12, The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Lot 7,
Block B, zoning change from PD-131R-SF-12 to PD-131R5-SF-12, to
allow a reduction of the required rear yard from 20 feet to 12 feet to
allow the expansion of the existing home located at 829 Kings Canyon
Court.
f. St. Andrews Estates, Lots 1 through 24X, Block 2, Final Plat, to allow
a 23-1ot single-family subdivision, and one common area lot, on
approximately 10 acres of property located along the north side of
DeForest Road between Prestwick Court and Stratford Lane.
g. Coppell/121 Office Park, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development
of an office park on 8.38 acres of property located along the north side
of S.H. 121, approximately 875 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
h. Coppell/121 Office Park, Lot 2, Site Plan, to allow the development of
an approximate 8,288 square-foot one-story office building on 1.1
acres of property located along the north side of S.H. 121,
approximately 1,134 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
Coppell/121 Office Park, Lot 2, Final Plat, to allow the development
of an approximate 8,288 square-foot one-story office building.
Ordinance for Case No. PD-197R, Old Coppell Townhomes.
Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
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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.
1. Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Regional Retail and Light Industrial/Showroom to
Freeway Commercial, and change the zoning of Case No. ZC-
611(CH), from LI to HC on approximately 58.6 acres of property
located east of S.H 121 north and south of Sandy Lake Road.
m. Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom and Public/Institutional
to Freeway Commercial on approximately 114.7 acres of property
south of S.H. 121; between Business S.H. 121 and the Magnolia Park
subdivision, and a zoning change for Case No. ZC-613(CH), from LI
to HC on approximately 93.8 acres of property located south of S.H.
121, between Business S.H. 121 and the existing 23.2 acres of Retail
property west of Magnolia Park.
n. Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway
Commercial, and zoning change for Case No. ZC-614(CH), from LI
to HC on approximately 32.6 acres of property located north of S.H.
121, between Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens.
o. Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and
change the zoning for Case No. ZC-615(CH), from LI to HC on 35.5
acres of property located east of MacArthur, south of Lake Vista
Drive.
p. Ordinance 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 zoning change
for Case No. ZC-616(CH), Old Coppell (HO Designation), to modify
the boundaries of the HO (Historic Overlay), including zoning
changes on Tract 1 from PD-119-SF-9 to HO-PD-119-SF-9 on
approximately 3.87 acres; Tract 2 from PD-108-LI and R to HO-PD-
108-LI and HO-R on approximately 71.46 acres; Tract 3 from R to
HO-R on approximately 1.97 acres, Tract 4 from LI to HO-LI on
approximately 3.88 acres.
q. Ordinance for Case No. PD-185R-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition
(Tradepoint), zoning change on 98.84 acres of property from PD-185-
LI to PD-185R-LI to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for an
approximate 350,183 square-foot expansion to the existing 600,000
square-foot building on Lot IR and the development of an
approximate 952,094 square-foot office/warehouse building on Lot 2
located 50' east of Royal Lane; north of Bethel Road.
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Ordinance for Case No. S-1198R2, Assured Self Storage, zoning
change from LI-S-1198R to LI-S-1198R2, to amend the Site Plan to
allow for additional attached signage for an existing 75,000 square-
foot mini-warehouse facility on 4.83 acres of property located at 1751
E. Belt Line Road.
As reviewed in the Pre-Session meeting, Planning Director Sieb stated that Items
a through r were approved by Council, as recommended by the Commission.
Director's comments:
a. Reminder -- Board and Commission training session on Saturday,
January 24th, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Council Chambers.
Planning Director Sieb reminded the Commission of the training session as
described above.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Drew Halsey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary