BM 2004-02-19 PZ Minutes of February 19, 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, February 19, 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 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. Commissioners Rick McCaffrey and Dornell Reese, Jr., were absent.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed 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 January 15, 2004.
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to approve the minutes of January 15, 2004, as
written. Vice Chairman Foreman seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Champions School of Real Estate~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan
Amendment, to allow one additional 20 square-foot sign on the west elevation of the
existing 6,293 square-foot office building on 1.3 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Natches Trace Drive, at the request of
Rick Sutton, Starlite Sign of Denton, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After explaining the applicant's desire for better visible identification of
this real estate school for northbound Denton Tap traffic, Ms. Diamond stated that staff
recommends approval, with no conditions.
Rick Sutton, Starlite Sign of Denton, 7923 East McKinney, Denton, TX 76208, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of the Champions
School of Real Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, with no conditions.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of S-1213~ Roly Poly Sandwiches, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1213 (Commercial-Special Use Permit-
1213), to allow a 1,470 square-foot restaurant at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite
150A, at the request of William T. Weaver.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After reviewing the Parking Analysis, which shows an excess of ten
parking spaces, the Site, Floor and Sign Plans, she stated that staff recommends approval
of this Special Use Permit, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record. Ms.
Diamond also stated that of 24 notices sent to property owners within 200' of this
request, no responses were returned to the Planning Department.
William Weaver, 637 Heather Wood Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement
with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearing:
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.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing and made a motion to recommend
approval of S-1213, Roly Poly Sandwiches, zoning change request from C to C-S-1213,
subject to the following conditions:
1)
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, floor plan
and sign plan.
2)
The hours of operation shall not exceed 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a
week.
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Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1098R2~ Kroger, zoning
change request from C-S-1098R (Commercial-Special Use Permit 1098R) to C-S-
1098R2 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1098-Revision-2), to allow a drive-through
pharmacy with canopy along the west side of the existing grocery store, located at
the northwest corner of Sandy Lake and MacArthur, at the request of Mike Clark
of Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond stated that the applicant wishes this case be
held under advisement to the Commission's March 18, 2004, meeting to allow more time
to rework the canopy design. She mentioned that property owners within 200' of this
request were advised of this request.
Michael Dogget, Winkelmann & Associates, Inc., 6750 Hillcrest Plaza, Suite 100, Dallas,
TX 75230, confirmed his desire for continuance.
Public Hearing:
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.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to hold the Public Hearing open and continue
Case No. S-1098R2 for Kroger to March 18, 2004. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the
motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey,
Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Vista Ridge Addition~ Lot lA and 1B~
Block D being a replat of Lot 1, Block D of the Vista Ridge Addition, to allow the
subdivision of this 22.59 acre tract of property into two lots, located at the northeast
corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121, at the request of Dowdey Anderson &
Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits.
After explaining that the reason for the replat is to establish an approximate 7.7-acre tract to
the east of the Presbyterian Hospital site in order to sell this property, Mr. Sieb discussed the
possible office/retail/commercial complex configuration. He then described the recently
approved 101-unit townhome development to the east, located in Lewisville, stating that the
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property fronting S.H. 121 will also be reserved for office/retail/commercial development.
Mr. Sieb advised the Commission that staff recommends approval of this replat, subject to
three conditions, which he read into the record.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Suite
200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stating agreement with staff conditions. He stated that the purpose of this
development is to create a blended "village" concept, where the office buildings and
townhomes have a common thread (architectural character).
Public Hearing:
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.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was discussion regarding the impact from these Lewisville townhomes on the Coppell
Independent School System.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a statement that this concept plan is strictly speculative
and doesn't commit the City to any specific type of development at this time and made a
motion to recommend approval of the Vista Ridge Addition, Lot lA and lB, Block D,
replat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Before this replat can be developed, further platting will be required to
show fire lanes, R-0-W's, etc.
2)
Change note on face of plat (assuming Lot lA will be developed as
currently approved) to state additional platting will be required prior to
development of Lot lB, Block D.
3) Discuss and determine utility service with our Engineering Department.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor.
None opposed.
Consider approval of the Hidden Valle¥~ Final 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 Dowdey, Anderson & Associates,
Inc.
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Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
stating that staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to seven conditions, which
he read into the record.
Scott Caruthers, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Suite
200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stating agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Hidden Valley,
Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Sidewalks will be required throughout this subdivision but do not apply to
Lot 1 of Block A, nor to Lots 1 and 2 of Block B.
2)
Hidden Valley Drive will be constructed to current City standards, and a
detail of the transition from the existing Hidden Valley Drive into
this subdivision is needed.
3)
This property generates a $20,560 Park Development fee and a $12,800
tree reparation fee.
4) Utility easements need to be approved by utility companies.
5)
Discuss and determine City utility service needs with our
Engineering Department.
6) Final Plat needs to reflect Lots l&2, Block B of Phillips Addition II.
7) Add 15-foot fence line note to Lot 1, Block C.
Commissioner Milosevich seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-200~ Petterson Addition~
Lots 1-4~ Block A, zoning change request from 2F-9 (Two Family-9) to PD-200-SF-
12 (Planned Development-200, Single Family-12) to allow the construction of four
single-family homes on 2.27 acres of property located along the north side of Sandy
Lake Road, approximately 120 feet west of Summer Place Drive, at the request of
Walter Nelson and Associates.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including
photographs of the property. After describing concerns regarding this proposed Planned
Development, Mr. Steer stated that staff recommends denial for lack of the following
information, noting that Engineering concerns were not included in this list:
1)
Details of the gated entry, including queuing/stacking spaces, turnaround
area, paving and functionality of the gate.
2)
Overall Landscape Plan including landscaping for the 15' Landscape
Easement.
3) Color boards and elevations of masonry walls (including gate) proposed.
4) Circular drives on each lot for guest parking.
5)
Front Yard Building Line for each lot, being measured from the eastern
boundary of the fire lane, utility and access easement, as well as Sandy
Lake Road. Revise building footprint accordingly.
6)
Details on a visual buffer between the subdivision and the western
properties as the proposed lots front to the backyards of the existing large
lots to the west.
7) Current tree survey.
He added that of the 44 notices sent to property owners within 200', two members of one
household recommended approval, one opposed and two were undecided.
Walter Nelson, Walter Nelson & Associates, 1812 Carla Avenue, Arlington, TX 76014,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He
addressed staff concerns.
Discussion:
There was discussion relating to the building setback line, whether or not the PD could be
approved without specific details since this property will be sold to a developer in the future,
safety concerns relative to the fire lane, the need for landscape screening on the west
property line vs. a masonry wall, etc. Gary Sieb explained the rules and regulations of a
Planned Development district and reiterated that this proposal is not ready to go forward.
Public Hearing:
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.
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Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to continue this Public Hearing to the
Commission's April 15th meeting. Commissioner Milosevich seconded the motion;
motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and
Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Petterson Additiom Lots 1-4~ Block
A, being a replat of Lots 1 and 2, to allow the construction of four single-family
homes on 2.27 acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 120 feet west of Summer Place Drive, at the request of Walter Nelson
and Associates.
Presentation:
Since the Planned Development Public Hearing relative to this case was continued to the
Commission's April 15th meeting, City Planner Matt Steer stated that staff recommends
denial, stating this Replat can be brought back for consideration in April.
Walter Nelson, Walter Nelson & Associates, 1812 Carla Avenue, Arlington, TX 76014,
stated this Replat will be brought back in April.
Public Hearing:
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.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to deny the Petterson Addition, Lots 1-4. Block
A, Replat. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Foreman voting in favor of
denial. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on February 10, 2004:
a. 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.
b. 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.
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c. Case No. PD-199-HC, Vista Point II, MacArthur Ridge, zoning
change from HC to PD-199-HC with a Concept Plan to allow the
development six office/assembly/warehouse buildings, totaling
approximately 200,000 square feet, and five retail/restaurant pad
sites on approximately 26 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
d. Case No. S-1211, Service Star, zoning change from PD-199-HC to
PD-199-HC-S-1211, to allow the development of Auto Repair
Garage, Car Wash, Convenience Store and Gasoline Service
Station on approximately 2 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
e. Shadydale Acres, Lot l-B-1 and l-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.
f. Ordinance to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density
on approximately 16.5 acres of property located north of Bethel
Road; west of Denton Tap Road, and a zoning change for Case No.
ZC-612(CH), from C to SF-12 on approximately 2.1 acres of
property located north of Bethel, west of Denton Tap Roads.
g. Ordinance for Case No. PD-131RS-SF-12, The Estates of
Cambridge Manor, Lot 7, Block B, zoning change from PD-131R-
SF-12 to PD-131RS-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.
h. Ordinance for Case No. S-1210-C, Subway Restaurant, zoning
change from PD-157R6-C to PD-157R6-C-S-1210, to allow the
operation of an approximate 1,500 square-foot restaurant to be
located at 809 S. MacArthur.
i. Ordinance for Case No. S-1212-LI, Pump it Up, zoning change
from LI to S-1212-LI, to allow the operation of an approximate
16,800 square-foot indoor recreation/entertainment center to be
located at 1405 S. Beltline Road.
As reviewed in the Pre-Session meeting, Planning Director Sieb stated that
Items a, b, f, g, h & i were approved by Council on February l0th, the Public
Hearings for Items c & d were continued to Council's February 24th
meeting, and Item e was denied, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
NOTE: On February 24th, Council voted to continue the Public
Hearings for Items c & d to its meeting of April 13, 2004.
Director's comments:
There was no discussion.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Drew Halsey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary