BM 2004-03-18 PZ Minutes of March 18, 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, March 18, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard. Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were
present:
Vice Chairman Lee Foreman
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Paul Milosevich
Also present were Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and
Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Chairman Drew Halsey was 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.
Vice Chairman Foreman called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated February 19, 2004.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the minutes of February 19, 2004, as
written. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued): Consider approval of Case No. S-1098R2~
Kroger, zoning change request from C-S-1098R (Commercial-Special Use Permit
1098 Revised) 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 and Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After giving a brief history of this property and what is being proposed
with this drive-through pharmacy, Ms. Diamond discussed staff' s concerns regarding safety
if vehicles circulate around the back of the supermarket from the east side, due to delivery
truck activities and the lack of lights after dark. Staff suggested an alternate route with a
turn-around on the west side, inclusive of appropriate signage to encourage access from the
west side of the building. She also addressed the sparse trees along the north property line,
etc. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this drive-through, subject
to six conditions, which she read into the record. She also mentioned that 36 notices were
sent to property owners within 200' and that two favorable and one opposing response were
sent to the Planning Department.
Richard Binkley, Facility Engineer with Kroger, 1331 E. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX,
and Michael Doggett, Winkelmann and Associates, Inc., 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive,
Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75230, were present to represent this case before the Commission
and answer any questions, both stating agreement with staff conditions. A sample of the
EIFS product for the proposed canopy and proposed color (#6050 White Linen) were
presented to the Commission.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to the U-turn for the drive-through, whether or not the
handicap ramp would be affected when using this turn-around, whether or not the applicant
has met with the neighbors about this proposal, etc.
Public Hearing: (continued from February 19, 2004)
Vice Chairman Foreman asked 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 Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1098R2,
Kroger, zoning change request from C-S-1098R to C-S-1098R2, to allow a drive-through
pharmacy, subject to the following conditions (staff's condition #1 re sample materials
was satisfied):
1)
Revise Note #5 on the site plan to specify the timing of the external
lights on the west and north sides of the building.
2)
Revise the note on the site plan which states "Review and inventory
existing trees and replace missing or dead trees to comply with
original approved landscape plan" to add "within three months
from the passage of the Ordinance".
3)
Provide for signage to discourage circulation around the rear of
building.
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4)
The site shall be developed in accordance with the revised site plan,
elevations and canopy details.
5)
The hours of operation for this pharmacy shall not exceed:
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. -Saturday, and
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1194R3~ Firehouse Wings,
zoning change request from PD-178R-S-1194R2 (Planned Development-178R-
Special Use Permit-Il94 Revision 2) to PD-178R-S-1194R3 (Planned Development-
178R-Special Use Permit-Il94 Revision 3), to allow an approximate 1,405 square-
foot restaurant, with private club, to be located in Suite 600 of the Town Center
West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Garret Lucero.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After reviewing the floor plan, proposed hours of operation and sign
plan, 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 16 notices
sent to property owners within 200' of this request, no responses were returned to the
Planning Department.
Garrett Lucero and Ronnie Harris, partners in Firehouse Wings, 171 N. Denton Tap
Road, Suite 600, Coppell, TX, were present to represent this case before the Commission
and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff conditions. They stated that 18
varieties of wings will be offered and since they are firemen in Dallas, the d6cor of the
establishment will be firehouse related, featuring Coppell Fire Department memorabilia.
Discussion:
There was a question regarding this restaurant's proximity to the high school.
that other restaurants in this shopping center also had private clubs.
Staff stated
Public Hearing:
Vice Chairman Foreman 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 Foreman closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S--
1194R3, Firehouse Wings, zoning change from PD-178R-S-1194R2 to PD-178R-S-
1194R3, subject to the following conditions:
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1)
The hours of operation shall not exceed 7 a.m. to 12 midnight, seven
days week.
2)
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the
attached site plan, elevations, floor plan and sign plans.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting
in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Town Center Addition~ Lot 3~ Block 3~ First American
Bank Site Plan Amendment, to allow two additional attached signs on the existing
4,995 square-foot bank building on 1.13 acres of property located at 252 Denton Tap
Road, at the request of Jim Hagle, Chandler Signs.
Presentation:
In Planning Director Gary Sieb's absence, City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to
the Commission, showing exhibits. After discussing the existing signage and what is
proposed, he stated that the logo, with the proposed signage, on the front elevation will
now become legal/non-conforming, since it exceeds the 20% requirement. He stated that
staff recommended arching the new lettering over the entryway, but the applicant rejected
this suggestion. He then stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan
Amendment, subject to one condition, which he read into the record.
Jim Hagle, Chandler Sign Company, 3201 Manor Way, Dallas, TX 75235, was present to
represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing the
bank' s stance on staff' s recommendation to arch the lettering.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the logo and proposed signage.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Town Center
Addition, Lot 3, Block 3, First American Bank Site Plan Amendment, to allow two
additional attached signs, subject to the following condition:
1)
Place note on face of signage exhibits that states the logo becomes a
legal, non-conforming sign and if damaged, destroyed or removed
for any reason, the logo will have to abide by the then current
signage regulations.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting
in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12,
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-42-1, to add two new definitions
regarding Warehouse/Distribution and Limited Assembly and Manufacturing uses.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
explaining the need for these definitions.
Public Hearing:
Vice Chairman Foreman 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 Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed, resulting
Warehouse/Distribution definition.
in additional language being added to the
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to recommend approval of a text amendment to
Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-42-1, to add a definition of
Warehouse/Distribution to read as follows:
A use devoted to storage, warehousing and distribution of goods, merchandise,
supplies and equipment. Accessory uses not considered to be part of storage and
warehousing areas may include, but are not limited to, retail and wholesale sales
areas, offices, sales offices, research and development areas and display areas for
products sold and distributed from the storage and warehousing areas. Parking
for all herein-defined accessory uses shall be provided, on a gross square-foot
basis, in accordance with the Section 12-31-6 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance.
and providing for a definition of Assembly and Manufacturing (limited) to read as
follows:
The assembly, repair, disassembly and manufacturing of finished products or
parts from previously prepared materials and parts. Fabrication may be used in
limited form to shape or define the final product, but shall not comprise the
primary activity of such operations. Basic industrial processing, which transforms
raw materials into a new substance, compound or product, is not permitted.
Excluded uses include, but are not limited to, meat packing, chemical and
petroleum processing and manufacturing, and foundries.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-22-1 and 12-30-9, to revise the uses permitted
in Highway Commercial districts.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item, reminding the
Commission of over 200 acres that the City rezoned from LI (Light Industrial) to HC
(Highway Commercial) in order to raise the bar on uses and building standards (80%
masonry) along major freeways and intersections, stating this was the appropriate time to
revise the uses permitted in HC to assure that the City's goals are achieved.
Discussion:
There was considerable discussion regarding the Highway Commercial district and some
changes were recommended for both permitted uses and uses permitted by Special Use
Permit.
Public Hearing:
Vice Chairman Foreman 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 Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to recommend approval of text amendments to
Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-22-1 and 12-30-9 as follows:
Sec. 12-22-1. Use regulations for HC Zoning District shall be amended to read as
follows:
A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
1) Auto parts sales (new)
2) Barber and beauty shop
3) Business or trade school
4) Business support services
5) College or university
6) Communications services
7) Community centers (public or private)
8) Consumer repair services
9) Drug store or pharmacy
10) Dry cleaning and laundry
11) Exhibition hall
12) Film developing and priming
13) Financial services
14) Fix-it shops for such items as bicycles and lawn mowers but without outside
storage
15) Florist (no outside storage)
16) Fraternal club or lodge
17) Furniture stores
18) Hardware store
19) Hospital
20) Jeweler (retail)
21) Laboratory: Scientific, research, testing, medical, dental, or optical so long
as all operations are conducted indoors
22) Meat market (retail only)
23) Municipal buildings
24) Museum
25) Other general retail sales of similar nature and character provided that the
business establishment is subject to the following conditions:
(A) that it be conducted wholly within an enclosed building
(B) that required yards not be used for display, sale or storage or
merchandise, or for the storage of vehicles, equipment,
containers or waste material
(C) that all merchandise be first-hand and be sold at retail on the
premises
(D) that such use not be objectionable because of odor, excessive
light, smoke, dust, noise, vibration or similar nuisance
26) Office/Warehouse (warehouse being limited to a maximum of 20 percent of
the gross floor area)
27) Personal services
28) Pet services
29) Photography studio
30) Postal facilities
31) Printing shop or company (retail only)
32) Professional and administrative offices where services are provided only and
no chattels or goods are offered for sale on the premises, including but not
limited to doctors, dentists, attorneys, architects, engineers, urban planners,
insurance, real estate, banks and similar offices
33) Radio, television or microwave receiving dish (subject to screening
regulations; see Section 12-33-1)
34) Temporary amusement activity, i.e., carnival (approved by City Council
resolution)
35) Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction work on the
premises, which said building shall be removed
36) Veterinarian or animal hospital (no outside kennels or runs)."
Sec. 12-30-9. "HC" highway commercial (HC uses permitted by SUP) shall be amended
to read as follows:
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Assembly and Manufacturing (limited) - not exceeding 50% of the gross
floor area
Bowling alley
Broadcasting facilities, radio, television or micro-wave tower
Bus terminal
Cemetery
Day nursery or day care centers
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7) Electric substation, telephone exchange, transmission line or other public
use utilities
8) Equipment sales
9) Fair grounds
10) Gasoline service stations, provided that the activities permitted do not
include automobile repairs, storage or dismantling of motor vehicles for sale
11) Golf course or Country Club
12) Grocery and convenience stores
13) Heliport or helistop
14) Indoor amusement (video games)
15) Instrument manufacturing or testing
16) Janitor service
17) Mortuary or funeral parlor
18) Motel or hotel
19) Motorcycle sales and service
20) Movie theater
21) Night club
22) Office/Warehouse (warehouse exceeding 20 percent of the gross floor area)
23) Private School and related facilities
24) Private club
25) Restaurant
26) Rodeo or other sports arena
27) Sports, recreation and entertainment (Indoor or Outdoor)
28) Stadium
29) Television studio
30) Trailer rental.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting
in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-29-4.2(A) and 4.3(A)i, regarding Sign
Regulations for Business districts.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
stating these proposed changes relate to monument signs (limiting these signs to advertise
only the name & address of development), attached signage (limiting signage to one color
per development; preferably, beige, cream, ivory, black or white) and Industrial areas
(allowing unrestricted color of attached signage, including logo size and mountings).
Discussion:
Some discussion followed.
Public Hearing:
Vice Chairman Foreman 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 Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve text amendments to Chapter 12,
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A) to read as follows:
Signs are permitted in any business zoning district, subject to the following restrictions.
Monument signs: Monument signs are permitted in business zoning districts
as follows.
(A) Monument signs must be built on a monument base, as opposed to a
pole base, with no separation between the base of the sign and natural
grade. A monument sign shall contain only the name, logo, address,
product or service of the establishment, and in the case of gasoline
service stations only, the price per gallon of gasoline, and in the case
of governmental and religious organizations only, information
concerning forthcoming public events. In the case of a multi-tenant
office or retail/ commercial building, the monument sign shall only
advertise the name/address of the building or retail center, and not the
individual tenants of the building. No other advertising or promotional
information is permitted thereon. Such sign may be single or double-
faced. Can signs made of plastic or similar materials are not permitted
as detached (monument) signs. Backlit plastic is not permitted within
detached (monument) signs.
And Section 12-29-4.3(A)i to read as follows:
Attached signs: Attached signs are permitted in business areas in accordance
with the following provisions:
Attached signs shall consist of individually-mounted
channel letters in white, ivory, black or neutral colors.
In the event that a building has existing attached signs
of all one color, not compliant with the colors specified
herein, then the new sign may either match the color of
the existing signs on the building, or be white, ivory,
black or neutral. It is the intent of this provision that all
tenant signage be the same color in any individual
building. Raceways shall match the color of the
materials to which they are mounted. All illumination
shall be limited to white or off-white. Logos in any
color shall be permitted, but shall not exceed 20 percent
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of the area of the sign. Attached signs in areas zoned
Light Industrial are exempt from the color and logo size
restrictions and the requirement for individually-
mounted letters. Refer to 12-29-4.3(D) for additional
regulations on attached signs in Industrial zoned areas.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
10.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on March 9, 2004:
a. Case No. S-1213, Roly Poly Sandwiches, zoning change request
from C to C-S-1213.
b. Vista Ridge Addition, Lot IA and lB, Block D, Replat, to allow the
subdivision of 22.59 acres of property into two lots, located at the
northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121.
c. Hidden Valley, 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.
d. 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.
Assistant Planning Director Diamond stated that Council approved the
above-listed items on March 9th, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Director's comments:
There was no discussion.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Lee Foreman, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary
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