BM 2004-04-15 PZ Minutes of April 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, April 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 Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Paul Milosevich
Also present were Director of Engineering/Public Works Ken Griffin, Fire Marshal Tim Oates,
Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer
and Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
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 March 18, 2004.
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to approve the minutes of March 18, 2004, as
written. Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued): Consider approval of Case No. PD-200-SF-12,
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. After
discussing the history of this 2F-9 property and what is being proposed (four single-family
homes on SF-12 property), Mr. Steer discussed variances requested by the applicant and
staff concerns regarding this proposal. He then stated that 44 notices were sent to affected
property owners within 200' of this zoning change request and two favorable replies from
the same household were returned to the Planning Department, along with two opposing and
three undecided replies. Mr. Steer then stated that staff recommends approval, subject to
nine conditions, which he read into the record.
Walter Nelson, Walter Nelson & Associates, 1812 Carla Avenue, Arlington, TX 76014
and Rupert Keeping, 440 Leisure Lane, Coppell, TX 75019, were present to represent
this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Nelson addressed staff
comments. Mr. Keeping addressed the existing tree line to the west, stating additional
foliage planted under the existing tree canopy will die for lack of sun, and any intrusion
into the areas around the root balls of those trees will adversely affect their survival rate.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to how the gate will open, the tree line to the west, front-yard
setbacks, car stacking off Sandy Lake Road, placement of the three private parking spaces
per lot, garage access, etc.
Public Hearing: (continued from February 19, 2004)
With the Public Hearing being open since February 19, 2004, Chairman Halsey 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.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing. He then asked Mr. Steer to comment on the
responses to the Public Hearing notices sent out, both negative and favorable. Mr. Steer
complied.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-200-SF-
12, Petterson Addition, Lots 1-4. Block A, zoning change request from 2F-9 to PD-200-
SF-12, subject to the following conditions (making some revisions to staff's
recommendations):
1)
Coordinate the exact location and specifications for the stained stamped
concrete entryway relative to the proposed widening of Sandy Lake Road
with Engineering.
2)
Revise Landscape Plan to include Cedar Elms as the dominant street tree
per the Streetscape Plan.
3)
On the Elevations, depict the masonry wall brick color and the gate
elevations. Connect the screening wall to the existing Summer Place
masonry wall with a 15'-living screen.
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4)
The note on the site plan requiring 3 parking spaces per lot off of the fire
Lane needs to be revised to include that the location of these parking
spaces will be shown when applying for a building permit.
5) Show a 55'-building line measured from the western property line.
6)
Revise the Tree Survey to reflect all requirements of Section 34-2-8 of
the Tree Ordinance.
7)
Note garage access shall only be from the existing alley for Lots 1 & 2.
On Lots 3 & 4, garage access may be provided from the hammerhead
off the firelane OR direct access from the alley. There shall be no direct
connection between the firelane and the alleyway. If the homeowner opts
to provide access to the fire lane, a minimum separation of 10' needs to be
provided between the driveway and alley.
8) Refer to the attached Engineering comments for additional requirements.
Vice Chairman Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Petterson Additiom Lots 1-4~ Block
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:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, stating
that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to five conditions, which he read
into the record, revising Condition No. 3 from a 64'-front-yard building line to 55',
adding a reference to provide 3 parking spaces per lot and limiting garage access.
Walter Nelson, Walter Nelson and Associates, 1812 Carla Avenue, Arlington, TX 76014,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
addressing conditions, requesting the addition of a 15'-living screen to tie in their
screening wall with that of Summer Place. Mr. Nelson stated that he will accept this
screening condition on the PD, as well.
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. The
following person spoke:
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Steve Jablonski, 101 Summer Place, Coppell, TX 75019 - asked for clarification
regarding the connection with the screening wall surrounding Summer Place and
expressed concern about the current condition of the 2F-9 property.
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Petterson
Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, Replat of Lots 1 and 2, subject to the following revised
conditions:
1) Note zoning of property on plat.
2)
Place the entire screening wall and gate within the Landscape easement,
and add the easement to the HOA maintenance note on the plat.
3) Show a 55'-Building Line in the from yards of the proposed lots.
4)
Present a draft copy of the Homeowners Association documents for
review by the City Attorney prior to submittal of the plat to the
City for signatures.
5) Refer to the attached Engineering comments for additional requirements.
6)
Provide three (3) parking spaces outside the fire lane for each lot. Note
garage access shall only be from the existing alley for Lots 1 & 2. On
Lots 3 & 4, garage access may be provided from the hammerhead off the
fire lane OR direct access from the alley. There shall be no direct
connection between the firelane and the alleyway. If the homeowner
opts to provide access to the fire lane, a minimum separation of 10' needs
to be provided between the driveway and alley.
Vice Chairman Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1214~ Cowboy Creek,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1214 (Commercial-Special Use
Permit-1214), to allow a miniature golf course, batting cages and ancillary uses
(indoor amusement and food service) on 5.87 acres of property located at 1730 State
Highway 121, (the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Coppell Road), at the request
of Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board. After discussing the proposed recreational uses, he discussed the
Site Plan, Floor Plan, Monument Sign, Elevations, Landscape Plan, etc. Mr. Sieb stated
that five notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this proposal and one
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favorable response and no responses in opposition were returned to the Planning
Department. He went on to say that staff recommends approval of this Special Use
Permit, subject to a number of conditions, which he read into the record.
Trey DeLoach, 595 Oakbend Drive, Coppell, TX 75019, present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions, expressed agreement with staff
conditions. Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions, 393 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 169,
Irving, TX 75039 was also present to speak.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the size of the dormers on the roof, timeframe of the
project, supervision of the arcade area, the concept of the restaurant, proposed hours of
operation, lighting of the complex, quality of the project, etc.
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.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1214,
Cowboy Creek, zoning change request from C to C-S-1214, to allow a miniature golf
course, batting cages and ancillary uses (indoor amusement and food service), subject to
the following conditions, noting that Site Plan Condition No. 8 provide for 15 additional
parking spaces:
Site Plan
1) Monument sign cannot exceed 40-square feet in size.
2)
Specify width, length and height of all structures being proposed on the
Site Plan.
3) Label area at NW portion of 11,000-square-foot building.
4) Dimension width of space between Coppell Road r.o.w, and fencing.
5) Correct zoning along south property line (wrong PD number).
6)
Note that Cable fencing will be replaced by black, 6-foot high
decorative metal fencing.
7) Provide details of proposed fountain on plan.
8)
Provide 15 additional parking spaces to better accommodate the
variety of uses proposed.
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Miniature Golf Layout Sheet
1) Cable fencing is not allowed--remove from drawing and add 6-foot
high black decorative metal fencing notation.
2) Dimension widths of entry drives.
3) Show interior floor plan for l l,000-square-foot building with
dimensions indicating square footage of all areas, including restaurant.
Batting Cage
1) Provide height of all structures, as well as width and length of cage.
2) Provide color of netting, masts and all structures.
3) Indicate building material for retaining wall.
Landscape Plan
1) Provide one tree at the end of the NE parking bay.
2)
Landscaping requirements need to reflect that the batting cage is a
structure; make attendant alterations to open-space requirements.
3) Acknowledge requirements of Parks Department review (attached).
Elevations
1) Dimension all structures (length, width, etc.) on both elevation sheets.
2) Need elevations of batting cage to include height of all structures.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
Consider approval of the Cowboy Creek Additiom Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to
allow a miniature golf course, batting cages and ancillary uses (indoor amusement
and food service) on 5.87 acres of property located at the northeast corner of S.H.
121 and Coppell Road, at the request of Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff
recommends approval of this Minor Plat, subject to two conditions, which he read into
the record.
Trey DeLoach, 595 Oakbend Drive, Coppell, TX 75019, present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions, expressed agreement with staff
conditions.
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Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of the Cowboy Creek
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) No improvements are allowed to be constructed in the 100-year floodplain.
2) Compliance with the attached Engineering Department comments.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Additiom Lot 3~ Block A (McAnell¥)~ Site
Plan, to allow the construction of an approximate 4,800-square-foot medical office,
Phase One being 3,572-square feet and 1,228-square feet in Phase 2, on 0.83 of an
acre of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
400 feet west of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Skip Blake, Blake Architects.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item, showing exhibits,
including a color board, giving a brief history of the abutting properties regarding various
easements and existing driveways accessing Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard.
After reviewing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and revised Elevations, including the
revised monument sign to comply with our Ordinance, Ms. Diamond stated that staff
recommends approval of this Site Plan, subject to five conditions, which she read into the
record, noting that Conditions 1 and 2 have basically been met.
Joel Stricklin, Project Manager, Blake Architects, 1202 S. White Chapel Road, Suite A,
Southlake, TX 76092, was present to represent this case before the Commission and
answer any questions, expressed agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Sandy Lake
Addition, Lot 3, Block A (McAnelly), Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise the monument sign to be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance.
2)
Revise the elevations to enhance the gabled areas with architectural accents,
and specify the color of the siding.
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3)
Electrical meters need to be painted to match, as closely as possible, the color
of the brick/stone to which they are mounted, and screened accordingly.
4) Revise and correct easement labels to be consistent with the plat.
5) Remove utility and foot candle measurements from the site plan.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich,
voting in favor. None opposed.
the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Additiom Lot 3~ Block A (McAnelly)~ Minor
Plat~ to allow the construction of an approximate 4,800-square-foot medical office,
Phase One being 3,572-square feet and 1,228-square feet in Phase 2, on 0.83 of an
acre of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
400 feet west of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Skip Blake, Blake Architects.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit, stating staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, subject to two
conditions, which she read into the record.
Joel Stricklin, Project Manager, Blake Architects, 1202 S. White Chapel Road, Suite A,
Southlake, TX 76092, was present to represent this case before the Commission and
answer any questions, expressed agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Sandy Lake
Addition, Lot 3, Block A (McAnelly), Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The applicant confirming location, configurations and uses allowed in all
easements affecting this tract.
2)
Graphically indicate the existing TP&L easement adjacent to Sandy Lake
Road.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, 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 April 13, 2004:
a. 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 and five retail/restaurant pad
sites on approximately 26 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
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.
Case No. S-1098R2, Kroger, zoning change request from C-S-1098R to
C-S-1098R2, to allow a drive-through pharmacy with canopy along the
west side of the existing grocery store.
Case No. S-1194R3, Firehouse Wings, zoning change request from PD-
178R-S-1194R2 to PD-178R-S-1194R3.
Town Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 3, First American Bank Site Plan
Amendment, to allow two additional attached signs.
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.
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.
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.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1213, Roly Poly Sandwiches, zoning change
from C to C-S-1213.
Planning Director Sieb stated that on April 13th, Council approved Items a
through g and i and two portions of Item h dealing with having a choice of
like color for attached signage in established retail centers or abiding by the
current provisions of the Sign Ordinance and attached signage in Light
Industrial areas being exempt from color and logo size restrictions. It held
over to its June 8th meeting, its decision regarding multi-tenant monument
signs. Mr. Sieb asked the Commissioners for their views.
Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb commented on the annual briefing of the Leadership Coppell
group.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
Drew Halsey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary