CP 2004-06-08
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
JUNE 8, 2004
DOUG STOVER, DIANA RAINES, Place 3
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 THOM SUHY, Place 6
MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Closed to the Public)
Work Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Open to the Public)
Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet
in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. for Executive
Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular Session will
begin at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting
may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reser ves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Requirements for the licensing of an Emergency Medical
Ser vices Officer.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Sign Ordinance.
B. Review Council Goals and Objectives for FY 2005.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizens' Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 25, 2004.
B. Consider approval of funding the city’s share of the FY 2002 CDBG
project, the Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park water line and fire
hydrant installation; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
necessar y documents to provide escrow funding to the City of Dallas.
C. Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of
Coppell and Dallas For t Wor th International Airpor t concerning the
reconstruction and widening of Bethel Road adjacent to proper ty
owned by DFW Airpor t; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
END OF CONSENT
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-201-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes, Lots
1-49, zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-201-TH-2
(Planned Development-201, Townhouse-2) to allow the construction of 48
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
single-family attached homes and common area on 4.42 acres of proper ty
located along the east side of MacAr thur Boulevard, approximately 1,400
feet nor th of Riverchase Drive, and consider approval of an amendment to
the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light
Industrial/Showroom to Residential High Density.
9. Consider approval of the Riverchase Townhomes Addition, Lots 1-49,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the construction of 48 single-family attached
homes and common area on 4.42 acres of proper ty located along the east
side of MacAr thur Boulevard, approximately 1,400 feet nor th of Riverchase
Drive.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1030R, Daddy Jack’s, zoning change
request from C-S-1030 (Commercial-Special Use Per mit-1030) to C-S-
1030R (Commercial, Special Use Per mit-1030 Revised), to allow an
outdoor seating area along the south side of the existing restaurant and
private club located in Suite 101 of the Braewood Shopping Center, 150 S.
Denton Tap Road.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1215, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1215 (Commercial, Special
Use Permit-1215), to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant with drive-
through ser vice on 0.49 of an acre proper ty located along the west side of
S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet nor th of Southwestern Blvd.
12. Consider approval of the Kountr y Donuts & Cafe Addition, Lot 1, Block 1,
Minor Plat, to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant with drive-through
ser vice on 0.49 of an acre proper ty located along the west side of S.
Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet nor th of Southwestern Blvd.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-145R3, Woodridge, Section 5, Lot 58,
Block A, zoning change request from PD-145R (Planned Development-145
Revised) to PD-145R3 (Planned Development-145 Revision-3), to allow the
construction of a carpor t to extend to the rear proper ty line (a variance of
3 feet) located at 1040 Mapleleaf Lane.
14. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1,
Site Plan, to allow the construction of an approximate 7,200-square-foot
retail building on 0.737 of an acre of proper ty located along the south side
of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 2, Block 1 of the Sandy Lake Crossing
Addition, to allow the construction of an approximate 7,200-square-foot
retail building on 0.737 of an acre of proper ty located along the south side
of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
16. Consider approval of the West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
(Ferguson), Site Plan, to allow the construction of an approximate 604,800-
square-foot office/warehouse on 31.6 acres of proper ty located along the
nor th side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of SH 121.
17. Consider approval of the West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
(Ferguson), Minor Plat, to allow the construction of an approximate
604,800-square-foot office/warehouse on 31.6 acres of proper ty located
along the nor th side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of
SH 121.
18. PUBLIC HEARING (continued):
Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code
of Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A) regarding Sign Regulations for
Business districts.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
20. City Manager's Repor t.
A. Update on Fire Chief selection process.
21. Mayor and Council Repor ts.
A. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Graduation.
B. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Ken Mayfield Town Hall.
C. Repor t by Mayor Pro Tem Raines regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Breakfast Meeting.
D. Repor t by Councilmember Peters regarding Par tners in Mobility
Conference.
22. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
____________________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
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CERTIFICATE
I cer tify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this _________ day of _________________,
2004, at __________________.
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretar y
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE
ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in
the City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier
junta oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
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KEY TO COUNCIL GOALS ICONS
2004
Economic Development
• Focus on development "Hot Spots"
• Develop comprehensive business retention plan
• Develop partnerships to revitalize vacant retail properties
• Make next level decisions on Old Coppell
Quality Public Facilities & Infrastructure
• Maintain and increase IMF funding as required
• Maintain quality of public facilities
• Provide quality park and recreation activities for all
• Strategically plan for community's future water needs
Excellent City Services & High Citizen Satisfaction
• Finalize assessment of Fire Department needs
• Focus on employee retention
• Timely responsiveness with quality delivery of service
• Provide for feedback opportunities for and input from citizens
Sense of Community
• Develop and support community special events
• Develop and support activities and programs for teens
• Create opportunities for citizen involvement
• Assess and finalize decision on community cemetery
Fiscal Stability
• Continue systematic reduction and management of debt
• Continue and improve financial planning and forecasting
• Ensure community can financially maintain what had been developed
• Continue to diversify the City's tax base
Neighborhood Integrity
• Focus on code enforcement
• Proactively monitor neighborhoods
• Develop a communication plan with Home Owner Associations
• Update Master Plan and zoning to ensure consistency
Effective Transportation
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Make policy decisions on regional transportation/DART
• Support transortation issues related to air quality
• Continue public education on regional transportation issues
Safe Community
• Maintain and improve on existing safety levels
• Raise awareness and support for Homeland Security
• Provide quality public safety education programs
• Enhance traffic control efforts
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: ES-2
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Requirements for the licensing of an Emergency Medical Services Officer.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %executivesession
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: WS-3
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
WORK SESSION
A. Discussion of Sign Ordinance.
B. Review Council Goals and Objectives for FY 2005.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %worksession
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 6
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITIZENS' APPEARANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-964
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES, TIMES AND
PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THE
FOLLOWING ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS:
The City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, Article 1-10 "Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting City
Council Meetings," be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1-10
RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
". . .
1-10-6.2.1 CITIZENS APPEARANCE
Persons wishing to speak on any matter other than an item scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda, must sign
a register and list their residence address, provided by the City Secretary on a table outside the Council Chambers,
and such persons may be heard only at the "Citizens Appearance" portion of a regular meeting or special meeting.
Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence. Presentations by individuals during the
"Citizens Appearance" shall be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time may be extended for
an additional two (2) minutes with the approval of a majority of the Council members present. There shall be a
cumulative limit of twenty (20) minutes allotted of any regular or special Council meeting. Those persons who
signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance" shall be called upon in the order that they have signed the
provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be made against any member of the Council, Mayor,
individual, group or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12).
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %citapp.doc
DEPT: City Secretary
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 7/A
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of minutes: May 25, 2004
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %minutes
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MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Jayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson and City Attorney
Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the Carter Crowley and Heatly-
Moist properties.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:12 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Council Appointments.
B. Discussion regarding Commercial Monument and Marquee
Signs.
C. Discussion and Review of the Animal Services
Ordinances.
D. Discussion regarding proposed brick sound wall at the
Coppell Public Library.
E. Discussion regarding Board and Commission Appointment
Schedule.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Reverend Bill Cangelosi, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Joseph Decker, Boy Scout Troop 8888 led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
6. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section
3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to appoint Diana Raines as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Diana Raines, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
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Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
7. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring David and Betty
Phillips for their long years of service to this community, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to David and Betty Phillips.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Proclamation honoring David
and Betty Phillips for their long years of service to this community, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the
motion, the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
8. Presentation to Candy Sheehan, Coppell Woman of the Year
2004.
Mayor Stover recognized Candy Sheehan as Coppell Woman of the Year
2004 and presented a plaque to her.
9. Report by Park Board.
Victor Burke, made the Board’s semi-annual report to Council.
Councilmember Suhy left the meeting at this time.
10. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak on this item.
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11. Consider approval of minutes: May 11, 2004.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the May 11, 2004 minutes.
Councilmember York seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught
and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of a professional service contract for audit
services for the Fiscal Year 2004, Fiscal Year 2005, and Fiscal
Year 2006 and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a professional service contract
for audit services for the Fiscal Year 2004, Fiscal Year 2005, and Fiscal
Year 2006 and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and York
voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of Bid No. Q-0404-03 for the construction of
a Parking Lot at field #6 in Wagon Wheel Park to McMahon
Contracting L.P. in the amount not to exceed $303,663.20 and
authorize the City Manager to sign contract based on this
award.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Parks and Recreation Director, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Bid No. Q-0404-03 for the
construction of a Parking Lot at field #6 in Wagon Wheel Park to
McMahon Contracting L.P. in the amount not to exceed $303,663.20 and
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authorize the City Manager to sign contract based on this award. Mayor
Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and
York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of bid no. Q-0404-02 for the repair of the
rock masonry facade perimeter wall forming the Allen Road
Park lake, to Simmons Builders General Contractor, Inc. in the
amount not to exceed $ 286,600.00 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign a contract based on this award.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Parks and Recreation Director, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Bid No. Q-0404-02 for the
repair of the rock masonry façade perimeter wall forming the Allen Road
Park lake, to Simmons Builders General Contractor, Inc. in the amount
not to exceed $286,600.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign a
contract based on this award. Councilmember York seconded the
motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and York voting in favor of
the motion.
15. Consider appointments to Council Committees.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the following appointments:
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Diana Raines
Coppell ISD - Diana Raines and Thom Suhy
Coppell Seniors - Bill York
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Jayne Peters
Economic Development Committee - Billy Faught and Marsha Tunnell
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Marsha Tunnell
Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Tim Brancheau
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Tim Brancheau
NCTCOG - Marsha Tunnell
NCTCOG/Regional Emergency Management Planning Council - Thom Suhy
North Texas Commission - Jayne Peters
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Senior Adult Services - Billy Faught
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Billy Faught
Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Billy Faught
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Diana Raines
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Graduation.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Memorial Day.
C. Report by Mayor Pro Tem Peters regarding the EMS Fair.
A. Mayor Stover announced that Coppell High School Graduation will
be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 2:00 p.m at the University of North
Texas.
B. Mayor Stover reported on the history of Memorial Day.
C. Councilmember Peters congratulated the Fire Department on the
outstanding job they did on the EMS Fair.
Councilmember Suhy returned during the Council Committee reports.
18. Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Suhy.
B. Coppell ISD - Councilmembers Raines and York.
C. Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Mayor Pro Tem
Peters.
E. Economic Development Committee - Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmember Brancheau.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
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H. North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember
Tunnell.
I. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
J. Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
K. Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Faught.
L. Trinity River Common Vision Commission -
Councilmember Faught.
M. Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Councilmember
Raines.
A. There was nothing to report on this item.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Raines announced the Coppell High School Board
of Directors and slate of officers.
C. Councilmember York announced that the Senior Center would be
holding it’s monthly potluck lunch Wednesday, May 26th and
invited everyone to attend.
D. Councilmember Peters updated everyone on the DRMC meeting
she attended on May 7th where the items discussed were the DART
2030 Transit System Plan Update. On May 24th she attended the
Regional Transit Initiative Midcourse Workshop where they
discussed an update from the Finance, Institutional and
Legislative Committees on air quality. TEX 21 held their regional
update in Dallas and Councilmember Peters reported on that
meeting. The Annual Partners in Mobility Presentation to the
Texas Transportation Committee will be held May 27th in Austin.
E. Councilmember Brancheau reported on the May 5th meeting he
attended where they discussed the Tree Ordinance and economic
development on the West side of Coppell.
F. There was nothing to report on this item.
G. There was nothing to report on this item.
H. There was nothing to report on this item.
I. There was nothing to report on this item.
J. Councilmember Suhy reported that fund raising is going well this
year for the Senior Adult Services.
K. There was nothing to report on this item.
L. There was nothing to report on this item.
M. There was nothing to report on this item.
19. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
___________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary
DEPT: Engineering Department
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 7/B
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of funding the city’s share of the FY 2002 CDBG project, the Golden Triangle Mobile Home
Park water line and fire hydrant installation; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents
to provide escrow funding to the City of Dallas.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the city’s share of this project will provide water lines and a fire hydrant in the northwest corner of the
Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park off of Oak Grove Lane to the south and two fire hydrants along the main road
off of Coppell Road. These three fire hydrants should provide adequate fire protection for the Golden Triangle
Mobile Home Park.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Funds for the City's portion of this project are available in the Water/Sewer CIP
accounts.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: #GoldenTriangle WL-1AG
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: June 8, 2004
RE:Consider approval of funding the city’s share of the FY 2002 CDBG project, the
Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park water line and fire hydrant installation;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to
provide escrow funding to the City of Dallas.
On July 10, 2001, City Council approved a resolution supporting the use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the construction of an 8” water line and associated
fire hydrants within the Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park. The referenced project was first
discussed between my department and the Fire Department in 1998. Even before we decided to
apply for the CDBG funds from Dallas County, we had begun the initial process of exploring the
possibility of installing the water line and fire hydrants within the Golden Triangle Mobile Home
Park. With the approval of the CDBG project by Dallas County, on March 19, 2003 the City of
Coppell City Council approved the project implementation agreement between Dallas County and
the City of Coppell for the design and construction of fire hydrants and a water main within the
Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park.
On April 26, 2004, three bids were received and opened for the water line construction. The low
bid was from North Texas Contracting in an amount of $175,547; and the high bid was from East
Texas Contracting in an amount of $188,803.80 (see attached bid tabulation).
The total amount of CDBG monies from Dallas County is $94,316. This includes FY 2000 and
FY 2001 funding. Of that money, $20,205 has been allocated for the design of the project and for
the necessary material testing during construction. Therefore, there is a current balance of
$74,111 in CDBG funds available for this project. Per the agreement approved by City Council
on March 19, 2002, the City of Coppell is responsible for any project costs that exceed the
allocated CDBG monies. With a low bid of $175,547 and the available CDBG funds of $74,111
the city’s contribution to this project will be $101,436.
Because this is CDBG funds, Dallas County is the lead agency on the project. Prior to Dallas
County taking the bids to the Commissioner’s Court for award, the City of Coppell needs to
provide the shortfall amount of $101,436 to Dallas County. For slightly more than 57% of the
total project cost, the City of Coppell will be able to provide an 8” water main and associated fire
hydrants within the Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park to provide necessary fire protection.
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
Currently, there are no fire hydrants within the mobile home park. The closest public fire hydrant
is on Coppell Road approximately 300 feet south of the southern edge of the Golden Triangle
Mobile Home Park and approximately 150 feet north of the northern edge of the Golden Triangle
Mobile Home Park. Construction of this project will provide a fire hydrant in the northwest
corner by coming off of Oak Grove Lane to the south and provide two fire hydrants along the
main road off of Coppell Road. These three fire hydrants should provide adequate fire protection
for the Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park.
Staff recommends approval of the agenda item authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary
documents to provide funding in the amount of $101,436 to Dallas County for the city‘s share of
construction cost for the Golden Triangle Mobile Home Park water line and fire hydrant
installation so that the project can be awarded at the next scheduled Dallas County
Commissioner’s Court meeting.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
DEPT: Engineering Department
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 7/C
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of Coppell and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
concerning the reconstruction and widening of Bethel Road adjacent to property owned by DFW Airport; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the license agreement with DFW Airport will allow the widening of Bethel Road from the Royal Lane
intersection westward approximately 1600 feet adjacent to property owned by DFW Airport.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: #LicAgmtDFW-1AG
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: June 8, 2004
RE:Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of Coppell and
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport concerning the reconstruction and
widening of Bethel Road adjacent to property owned by DFW Airport; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
On February 13, 2001, City Council awarded a design contract to TranSystems Corporation for
the design of West Bethel Road from Freeport Parkway to the west city limits of the City of
Coppell. Since that time, the design consultant has been working on the design, including the
need for right-of-way associated with the widening of Bethel Road from its current two-lane
asphalt roadway to a future four-lane divided boulevard. One area where right-of-way is needed
for the widening of the roadway is on the south side of Bethel Road from the Royal Lane
intersection westward approximately 1600 feet adjacent to property owned by DFW Airport.
On March 26, 2004, DFW Airport provided a license agreement to the City of Coppell that would
allow for the construction of Bethel Road on property owned by DFW Airport. That agreement
was processed to our City Attorney, Bob Hager for his review. Mr. Hager offered several
comments concerning the proposed license agreement.
On May 7, 2004, I met with representatives of DFW Airport concerning requested changes to the
license agreement. On May 12, 2004, DFW Airport provided a revised license agreement
addressing the city’s concerns.
The changes requested and made are as follows:
1) Page 1, paragraph 3 requested that the street be renamed from Bass Pro Blvd. to Bethel Rd.
2) Page 2, paragraph 7 requested clarification that if DFW Airport chose to connect to the water
and sewer facilities they should do so at their cost. The words “at its construction cost” were
added in the second paragraph.
3) Page 4, “Non-Discrimination” paragraph, Mr. Hagar had a concern about how we would
enforce that as we have no policy to that effect in the City of Coppell. Representatives of
DFW Airport stated that we are not required to award to a minority or women owned
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
business enterprise; but we also cannot exclude them from bidding on the project This
should be no problem with the open bid process that we utilize.
4) Page 9, “Correction of Environmental Non-Compliance” paragraph, Mr. Hager had indicated
that this is “lawyer overkill” for this type of project, but he did not request any changes. No
changes were made.
5) Page 12, first paragraph, Mr. Hager requested the wording “as permitted by law” be inserted.
DFW Airport representatives indicated that it was implied that only charges permitted by
law would be incurred if in fact this portion of the license agreement were exercised.
Therefore, no changes were made to this section.
6) Page 17, immediately after the “INDEMNITIES” paragraph, there were paragraphs entitled
“INSURANCE”, “MONETARY OBLIGATIONS” and “Late Fees”. The insurance section
stated that the City should take out a separate policy naming the airport as additional insured
in an amount of one million dollars, etc., and the monetary obligation section covered items
such as rents, fee schedule of charges, etc. I had requested that these sections be removed
from the license agreement as they were not valid from one governmental agency to another.
Those sections were removed.
7) Page 17, immediately after the “Termination” paragraph, there was an additional paragraph
entitled “Restoration of Property”. This paragraph stated that on termination of the license,
the licensee shall remove all property and return it to its original condition. Mr. Hager had
noted that this was not feasible under this type of license agreement. As such, it would not
be practical to expect us to sawcut off three to five feet of an outside lane and return that
property back to the airport. Representatives of DFW Airport agreed that this was not a
feasible paragraph to be included in this license agreement. Therefore, it was removed.
8) Page 17, in the “Holdover by Licenses” paragraph, an additional sentence which stated that
failure to cease activities upon termination of the contract could subject the licensee to a
penalty of $100/per day. Because it was generally agreed that the pavement would not be
removed, there was no need for this sentence to remain in the license agreement. Therefore,
it was removed.
With the exception of the one comment on Page 12, stating “as permitted by law”, DFW Airport
has made every change requested by the City of Coppell and our city attorney. Therefore, staff
recommends approval of the license agreement between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Board and the City of Coppell.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 8
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-201-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes, Lots 1-49, zoning change request from LI
(Light Industrial) to PD-201-TH-2 (Planned Development-201, Townhouse-2) to allow the construction of 48
single-family attached homes and common area on 4.42 acres of property located along the east side of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 1,400 feet north of Riverchase Drive, and consider approval of an amendment to the
Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Residential High
Density.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval of both the zoning change request and Comprehensive Master Plan amendment are recommended,
subject to the following conditions:
1) Clearly show fire hydrant locations on all plans. (CONDITION MET)
2) Place notes on all plans that reflect conditions of the Parks Department review. (CONDITION MET)
3) Landscape screen around parking lots must contain a hedge at least 30-inches tall at planting; revise
Landscape Plan. (CONDITION MET)
4) Lot #49 must conform to the provisions of Sec. 33-1-8-C of the Zoning Ordinance.
5) Lot widths are 10.4 feet wider than required, not 16.5 feet. Change note 4 on Site Plan. (COND. MET)
6) Average building area is 1,900-square feet, not 2,000 feet. Change Site Data Table on Site Plan.
(CONDITION MET)
7) Red Tip Photinias are not an approved plant material. Change on Site Plan and Landscape Plan.
(CONDITION MET)
8) Symbol at entrance of project on Landscape Plan is not identified in Legend. (CONDITION MET)
9) River Rock location not clear on Unit Cluster enlarged plan. (CONDITION MET)
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @ 1PD-201-TH-2 1-AR
AGENDA REQUEST NARRATIVE
PD-201-TH-2, RIVERCHASE TOWNHOMES, LOTS 1-49
(CONTINUED CONDITIONS)
10) Location of grass is not shown on Landscape Plan. (CONDITION MET)
11) Change “Guest” room to “Guest/Mother-in-law” room on floor plans. (CONDITION MET)
12) Compliance with Engineering comments. (CONDITION MET)
13) Provide rear-yard fencing around project, preferable decorative metal with brick columns matching
brick of buildings.
14) The diameter of the cul-de-sac needs to be 100 feet. (CONDITION MET)
15) Eliminate the fire lane shown on a diagonal between Lots 11 and 12 and 35 and 36.
(CONDITION MET)
16) Eliminate two parking spaces at the front western end of property in order to provide
additional landscaping to this area. (CONDITION MET)
17) Parking along Bethel School Court shall be limited to only one side of the street. (CONDITION MET)
Staff recommends approval of both requests.
Agenda Narrative Form - Revised 1/99
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-201-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes,
Lots 1-49
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,400
feet north of Riverchase Drive.
SIZE OF AREA: 4.42 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: PD-201-TH-2 (Planned Development-201-Townhouse-2), Planned
Development district for the construction of 48-single-family
attached homes and common area.
APPLICANT: Jason Rose
1200 College Pkwy.
Suite 417
Lewisville, TX. 75077
(214) 454-7895
Fax: (972) 420-0324
HISTORY: There has been no recent history on this parcel although several
inquiries have been received regarding appropriate use for the
property.
TRANSPORTATION:MacArthur Blvd. is a shown as a P6D, six-lane divided thoroughfare
contained within a 110-foot right-of-way. It has been improved as a
four-lane divided thoroughfare.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - public baseball fields; SF-7 zoning
South - single-family residences; SF-9
East- power line right-of-way; O (Office) zoning
West - public baseball fields and single-family residences: SF-7 and SF-9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for light manufacturing uses.
DISCUSSION: This tract of ground has been a development challenge ever since the
Riverchase subdivisions were constructed in the early 1990’s. It is
long, narrow, adjacent to a very wide utility easement, and is next door
to MacArthur Park, an active recreational facility. After struggling for
years to determine an appropriate use for this long, thin parcel of land,
this proposal makes a lot of sense. It is, however, not without some
problems expressed by members of the Development Review
Committee, which are covered below. Nonetheless, this request
warrants support, provided concerns expressed by DRC are
acknowledged.
Historically, the only potential use staff has reviewed for this property
has been mini warehousing. However, with the number of such uses
in Coppell, it is difficult to justify adding more, and after doing their
analysis, these potential users have come to that conclusion and
pursued projects elsewhere. We now have an architect who has
constructed a townhouse subdivision in Arlington similar to what is
proposed here. Planning staff visited the Arlington site, and we can
support this request provided a number of conditions are recognized
and clearly stated in the Planned Development.
As stated above, during staff review, there was some apprehension
raised with this request. Our Parks Department has concerns
regarding potential noise and lighting complaints being lodged by
residents of this project against our MacArthur Park sports complex
immediately north of this property. Parking concerns were raised, as
well as questions regarding the length and size of the cul-de-sac, fire
protection, screening, landscaping, street alignment, and other issues.
Most of these issues have been addressed by the applicant, and those
remaining—primarily Parks concerns and the screening question--can
be discussed and resolved at the public hearing, either through
acknowledgement or plan modification.
Regarding Park’s reservations, MacArthur Park is open from 6:30 a.m.
until sunset. We have an agreement with the Coppell Baseball
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Association allowing ball field lights to stay on as late as 11 p.m.,
seven days a week. Our Parks Department wants the developer to
acknowledge these facts by placing a note on the PD plan and
subdivision plat so stating. The applicant has agreed, and we have
made that a condition of approval.
Cul-de-sac length was another concern. Because of its narrow width,
and developed land on both sides, this applicant has no other choice
than to propose an extra long street. Although not encouraged, a cul-
de-sac can exceed the 600-foot maximum length, provided additional
fire prevention rudiments are applied—in this case sprinkled
buildings, additional “hammer-head” fire lanes, proper turning radii,
minimum clearance over fire lanes, and no parking zones. That is a
condition for Fire Department support of this proposal, and the
applicant has agreed. However, the cul-de-sac as indicated on the site
plan is substandard, in that the diameter appears to be less than 80 feet,
where 100-foot diameter is required. There is also a question as to the
purpose and intent of the fire lane shown on a diagonal between Lots
11 and 12 and 35 and 36.
Major concerns of the Engineering Department were assurances that
the proposed street align with Bethel School Road and intersect with
MacArthur Boulevard at a 90% angle. The revised PD plan reflects
such a design. The location of guest parking spaces was also
problematic. As site planned, those parking spaces intrude into our
public right-of-way. An easement agreement with the City will need
to be procured to allow this parking configuration to remain. We can
support such an agreement.
Other concerns to surface in staff review included setbacks, screening,
landscape requirements and other development standards having to be
customized for this specific site. They are discussed below.
In reviewing the specifics of this request, 48 two-story townhouse
units are being proposed. Each will contain from 1100- to 1200-
square feet, with an optional 220-square-foot ground floor master
bedroom. The structures are built in four-unit modules and offer brick
facades with stone detailing. Overall density for the project is 11 units
per acre, slightly less than TH-2 zoning allows. Several units are very
close to the right-of-way, in some cases only a foot or so off, but in a
PD, reduced setbacks can be approved. Because only corners of some
buildings are affected, there is no interference with sight distances,
there is a parkway of approximately 12 feet to “buffer” these reduced
setbacks, and we anticipate traffic volumes to be minimal in this cul-
de-sac subdivision, we can support this anomaly. Landscaping
generally follows our minimum requirements, and the developer
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recognizes the $1,285 park development fee required for each
townhouse unit.
Perhaps the most troubling element of this proposal for planning staff
is the absence of uniform fencing around the rear of the townhouses.
The applicant has proposed a condition that IF individual homeowners
provide fencing, then it shall be of decorative metal. Troubling to us
is the fact that we have no guarantee all owners will construct the
fencing, and some providing the fencing and others not results in a less
than desirable overall appearance of the project. Because the rear
yards are so visible from the public right-of-way from both directions
along MacArthur, we feel the fencing should be included with overall
development of the project. The applicant disagrees.
To sum up, we feel this project merits approval subject to several
conditions which are elaborated on below.
Finally, if the zoning change is approved, the Comprehensive Master
Plan needs to be change to reflect a residential use for this property as
opposed to the industrial use currently shown.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this PD request, subject to the following
conditions:
1) Clearly show fire hydrant locations on all plans.
2) Place notes on all plans that reflect conditions of the Parks
Department review (attached).
3) Landscape screen around parking lots must contain a hedge at
least 30-inches tall at planting; revise Landscape Plan.
4) Lot #49 must conform to the provisions of Sec. 33-1-8-C of the
Zoning Ordinance.
5) Lot widths are 10.4 feet wider than required, not 16.5 feet.
Change note 4 on Site Plan.
6) Average building area is 1,900-square feet, not 2,000 feet.
Change Site Data Table on Site Plan.
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7) Red Tip Photinias are not an approved plant material. Change
on Site Plan and Landscape Plan.
8) Symbol at entrance of project on Landscape Plan is not
identified in Legend.
9) River Rock location not clear on Unit Cluster enlarged plan.
10) Location of grass is not shown on Landscape Plan.
11) Change “Guest” room to “Guest/Mother-in-law” room on floor
plans.
12) Compliance with Engineering comments (attached).
13) Provide rear-yard fencing around project, preferable decorative
metal with brick columns matching brick of buildings.
14) The diameter of the cul-de-sac needs to be 100-feet.
15) Clarify the purpose of the fire lane shown on a diagonal
between Lots 11 and 12 and 35 and 36.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan
3) Elevations
4) Departmental comments (Parks Department, Engineering)
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 9
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the Riverchase Townhomes Addition, Lots 1-49, Preliminary Plat, to allow the construction
of 48 single-family attached homes and common area on 4.42 acres of property located along the east side of
MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,400 feet north of Riverchase Drive.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Place notes on Plat that reflect conditions of Park Department review. (CONDITION MET)
2) Note on plat that H.O.A. will maintain all common areas. (CONDITION MET)
3) Establish a Homeowners Association to maintain all common areas in this development.
(CONDITION PARTIALLY MET – STILL NEED HOA DRAFT COPY)
4) Abide by Engineering comments related to this Plat document.
5) The diameter of the cul-de-sac needs to be 100-feet. (CONDITION MET)
6) Eliminate the fire lane shown on a diagonal between Lots 11 and 12 and 35 and 36.
(CONDITION MET)
7) Change total unit count to reflect 48 units, not 49. (CONDITION MET)
8) Final Plat must be submitted as black-line prints.
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @ 2Riverchase Thomes PP 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Riverchase Townhomes Addition, Lots 1-49
Preliminary Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,400’
north of Riverchase Drive.
SIZE OF AREA: 4.42 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: Preliminary Plat approval to construct 48-single-family attached
homes on 4.42 acres of property and provide common-space area.
APPLICANT: Jason R. Rose Engineer: Peebles and Assoc.
1200 College Pkwy. 1321 Brown Trail
Suite 417 Suite E
Lewisville, TX 75077 Bedford, TX 76022
(214) 454-7895 (817) 662-0118
Fax: (972) 420-0324 Fax: (817) 662-0123
HISTORY: There has been no recent development history on this parcel although
several inquiries have been received regarding appropriate use for
this property.
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TRANSPORTATION:MacArthur Blvd. is shown as a P6D, six-lane divided thoroughfare contained
within a 110-foot right-of-way. It has been improved as a four-lane
divided thoroughfare.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - public baseball fields; SF-7 zoning
South -single-family residences; SF-9 zoning
East- power line right-of-way; O (Office) zoning
West - public baseball fields and single-family homes; SF-7 and SF-9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for light manufacturing uses.
DISCUSSION: This is the companion subdivision plat to the earlier-discussed
townhouse request. In general, it complies with our subdivision
regulations, but some alteration to the plat needs to be made prior to
approval.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this Preliminary Plat, subject to the following
conditions:
1) Place notes on Plat that reflect conditions of Park Department review
(attached).
2) Note on plat that H.O.A. will maintain all common areas.
3) Establish a Homeowners Association to maintain all common areas in this
development.
4) Abide by Engineering comments related to this Plat document (attached).
5) The diameter of the cul-de-sac needs to be 100-feet.
6) Clarify the purpose of the fire lane shown on a diagonal between Lots 11
and 12 and 35 and 36.
7) Change total unit count to reflect 48 units, not 49.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
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1) Preliminary Plat
2) Departmental comments (Parks, Engineering)
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 10
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1030R, Daddy Jack’s, zoning change request from C-S-1030 (Commercial-
Special Use Permit-1030) to C-S-1030R (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1030 Revised), to allow an outdoor
seating area along the south side of the existing restaurant and private club located in Suite 101 of the Braewood
Shopping Center, 150 S. Denton Tap Road.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (5-1) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey and Foreman voting in favor. Commissioner Reese opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) The development shall be in accordance with the site plan, patio plan and revised floor plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, and lunch service on
Friday from 11 am. to 2 p.m.
3) There shall be no staging of food and/or beverages on this patio.
4) Table lighting and outdoor music shall be allowed in accordance with City Ordinance. There shall
be no live music allowed on the patio.
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @ 3S-1030R Daddy J's 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1030R, Daddy Jack’s
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: Suite 101 of the Braewood Shopping Center, 150 S. Denton Tap
Road, along the south side of the existing restaurant/private club.
SIZE OF AREA: 2,640-square-foot existing restaurant with private club
CURRENT ZONING: C-S-1030 (Commercial-Special Use Permit-1030)
REQUEST: C-S-1030R (Commercial-Special Use Permit-1030 Revised) to allow
a 353-square-foot outdoor seating area along the south side of the
existing restaurant/private club.
APPLICANT: Matt Kostial
Oracle Engineering
7012 Lindsley Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75223
214-226-5325
FAX: 214-853-9381
HISTORY: In 1988, City Council approved S-1030 to allow for the expansion of Grump’s
Restaurant into the abutting lease space, Suite 101A, which contained 1,560-
square feet. When considering this request, it was brought to Council’s attention
that the shopping center had reached the maximum in terms of parking, whereas,
at full occupancy, including the church space, 213 parking spaces would be
required, but only 171 existed, leaving a 42-space shortage. Daddy Jack’s now
occupies the Grump’s lease space in Suite 101, and a photo shop occupies Suite
101A.
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TRANSPORTATION: Braewood Drive is a residential street built within 60 feet of right-of- way.
Denton Tap is a six-lane divided thoroughfare built within 100 feet of
right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Towne Oaks Center Shopping Center; C (Commercial)
South – CISD Administration Building; C (Commercial)
East - Braewood West Subdivision; SF-7 (Single Family-7)
West - Undeveloped; C (Commercial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for mixed uses.
DISCUSSION: Daddy Jack’s desires to expand their restaurant to include outdoor seating.
This patio area is proposed to contain 353-square feet, with five tables,
each seating four people. The entrance will be from the main dining room
and will be encircled with a 4-foot high wrought-iron fence. This patio
area will be nestled among the three existing mature live oak trees and
brick pavers will be used as flooring. The use of this outdoor seating area
will coincide with the current hours of operation for this restaurant -- 6
p.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, and lunch service on Friday from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. As a condition of approval, noted on the Site Plan, there
will be no staging of food and/or beverages on this patio.
The main issue with this request is parking. As detailed in the HISTORY
section of this report, there is currently a significant shortage in the
number of parking spaces for this entire shopping center, given the mix of
retail/restaurant/office uses. However, this deficit of approximately 40
parking spaces has existed for many years. The granting of this
application will increase the existing deficit by 4 spaces; however, the
parking lot was recently re-striped, and six additional parking spaces have
been provided at the rear of the building. The fire lane has also been re-
striped to accommodate this parking.
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RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of S-1030R, Daddy Jack’s restaurant and
private club, to allow for an outdoor patio area, subject to the following
conditions:
1) The development shall be in accordance with the site plan, patio plan
and revised floor plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., seven
days a week, and lunch service on Friday from 11 am. to 2 p.m.
3) There shall be no staging of food and/or beverages on this patio.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan – Braewood Centre
2) Parking Analysis for Braewood Centre
3) Site Plan for Patio Area
4) Floor Plan for existing restaurant
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 11
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1215, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to
C-S-1215 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1215), to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant with drive-through
service on 0.49 of an acre property located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet
north of Southwestern Blvd.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, revised landscape plan, revised monument
sign elevations and floor plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
3) The contractor is responsible for the installation of a minimum 750-gallon grease interceptor and
commercial hood with fire protection system. (NOTED ON FLOOR PLAN)
4) Revise total monument sign size and calculations to reflect the total width (measured from the edge of
the EFIS cap) multiplied by the total height (measured from the bottom of base to the top of the EFIS
cap). This cannot exceed 40-square feet. (CONDITION MET)
5) Revise Landscape Plan to reflect the typical retail edge requirements of the Streetscape Plan.
(CONDITION MET)
6) Awnings shall be limited to lusterless canvas-type material. (CONDITION MET)
7) Compliance with the Engineering plat comments.
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @ 4S-1215 KD&C 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1215, Kountry Donuts & Café
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION: Along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 500
feet north of Southwestern Blvd.
SIZE OF AREA: 0.49 of an acre of property.
CURRENT ZONING: C (Commercial)
REQUEST: C-S-1215 (Commercial-Special Use Permit-1215) to allow a 1,400-
square-foot restaurant w/drive-through service.
APPLICANT: Owner Architect
Carl & Jung-Sun Kim Terry R. Cunningham Architects
1403 Savoy Court Terry R. Cunningham
Colleyville, TX 76034 1903 Central Drive, Suite 401
Phone: (817) 421-1257Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: (817) 354-4289
Fax: (817) 571-0034
Engineer
JDJR Engineers & Consultants, Inc.
Jim Dewey, Jr.
2500 Texas Drive #100
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (972) 252-5357
Fax: (972) 252-8958
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HISTORY: No development history on the subject tract.
TRANSPORTATION:Denton Tap is a P6D, six-lane divided thoroughfare built to standard within a
120 foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, C (Commercial, S.U.P-1155)
South – Vacant, C (Commercial)
East – Callahan (Green Oaks) Addition, PD-195-O
West - Residential, PD-198 (SF-7)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for Mixed Use.
DISCUSSION: This is a proposal for a 1,400-square-foot stand-alone donut shop and café
along the west side of Denton Tap Road, just south of Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit. The Site Plan shows joint access with the property to the south and a
connection into Dickey’s fire lane to the north. This will provide the
much needed mutual access for commercial development. The parking
required for a restaurant is one space per 100-square feet. The applicant is
meeting that requirement by showing 14 spaces. The Site Plan is very well
drafted and complete. However an outstanding question is the provision
for a menu board. At this time, one is not proposed. Staff recommends
that if one is wanted in the future, administrative approval be applicable.
Staff will take into account the required five stacking spaces to be located
outside the fire lane, the visibility from Denton Tap Road and the noise
associated with the speaker system, considering the adjacency to the
residential property to the west.
The Landscape Plan is in accordance with the landscape area
requirements, but not with the Streetscape Plan of the Subdivision
Ordinance for the retail edge treatment. This calls for Cedar Elms with
accent trees, Crape Myrtles at the entry, and Sweet Gums and Chinese
Pistache as overstory trees. Two of the three trees along the front, the
Shumard Red Oak and the Lacebark Elm, should be replaced with Cedar
Elms, and the other, a Sweet Gum, can remain. One Crape Myrtle will
need to be added to the entry. The architect has suggested that not all of
the 27 Needle Point Holly will be planted due to the blocking of the
proposed monument sign. Staff recommends tapering the Needle Point
Holly at the edge of the parking island and planting perennials or
something smaller in size in front of the monument sign.
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The elevations match the 80% masonry requirements and the construction
specifications. There is 30’ linear frontage onto Denton Tap; therefore, the
attached sign size, at 27-square feet, meets the maximum allowed (30-square
feet). The monument sign will need to be reduced to a maximum 40 square
feet measured according to the Ordinance standards (the height includes the
base of the sign to the very top multiplied by the total width which is
measured from the edge of the EFIS cap). There is a 6’ proposed screening
wall along the rear that will match the red brick on the proposed building.
There are three 20’-high shoebox lights proposed to cover the three different
parking areas. Each meets the glare and lighting standards of the Zoning
Ordinance.
There are six tables and one dining counter shown on the floor plan. The
total number of chairs shown is 21. The hours of operation shall not exceed
5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends approval of the SUP, subject to the following conditions being met:
1) The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, revised landscape
plan, revised monument sign elevations and floor plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
3) The contractor is responsible for the installation of a minimum 750-gallon
grease interceptor and commercial hood with fire protection system.
4) Revise total sign size and sign calculations to reflect the total width
(measured from the edge of the EFIS cap) multiplied by the total height
(measured from the bottom of base to the top of the EFIS cap). This cannot
exceed 40-square feet.
5) Revise Landscape Plan to reflect the typical retail edge requirements of the
Streetscape Plan.
6) Compliance with the attached Engineering plat comments.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
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4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Engineering Plat Comments
2) Site Plan
3) Landscape Plan
4) Elevations
5) Floor Plan
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 12
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the Kountry Donuts & Cafe Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow a 1,400-square-
foot restaurant with drive-through service on 0.49 of an acre property located along the west side of S. Denton Tap
Road, approximately 500 feet north of Southwestern Blvd.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Correct the zoning on the property to the west (PD-198-SF-7). (CONDITION MET)
2) Record, by separate instrument, the fire lane easement south of the property. The document and
recording information for all adjacent offsite easements will need to be provided to the City Engineer
prior to plat release for recordation. (DRAFT OF FIRE LANE EASEMENT SUBMITTED)
3) Compliance with the Engineering comments.
Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Kountry Donuts & Café Addition,
Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION: Along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 500
feet north of Southwestern Blvd.
SIZE OF AREA: 0.49 of an acre of property.
CURRENT ZONING: C (Commercial)
REQUEST: Minor Plat approval to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant w/drive-
through service.
APPLICANT: Owner Architect
Carl & Jung-Sun Kim Terry R. Cunningham Architects
1403 Savoy Court Terry R. Cunningham
Colleyville, TX 76034 1903 Central Drive, Suite 401
Phone: (817) 421-1257Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: (817) 354-4289
Fax: (817) 571-0034
Engineer
JDJR Engineers & Consultants, Inc.
Jim Dewey, Jr.
2500 Texas Drive #100
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (972) 252-5357
Fax: (972) 252-8958
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HISTORY: No development history on the subject tract.
TRANSPORTATION:Denton Tap is a P6D, six-lane divided thoroughfare built to standard within a
120 foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, C (Commercial S.U.P.-1155)
South – Vacant, C (Commercial)
East – Callahan (Green Oaks) Addition, PD-195-O
West - Residential, PD-198 (SF-7)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for Mixed Use.
DISCUSSION: This is a proposal for a 1,400-square-foot stand-alone donut shop and café
along the west side of Denton Tap Road, just south of Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit. The Plat shows an access and fire lane easement on the southern
property line, running in front of the restaurant and connecting into
Dickey’s fire lane and access easement to the north. This will provide the
necessary mutual access for commercial development. There is a 10’
sidewalk and utility easement proposed running north to south, abutting
the Denton Tap right-of-way. There are only a few technical items that
need addressing. These are outlined in the plat conditions. After they are
met, the plat will meet the Subdivision Ordinance requirements.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions being met:
1) Correct the zoning on the property to the west (PD-198-SF-7).
2) Record, by separate instrument, the fire lane easement south of the property.
The document and recording information for all adjacent offsite easements
will need to be provided to the City Engineer prior to plat release for
recordation.
3) Compliance with the attached Engineering comments.
ALTERNATIVES
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1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Engineering Comments
2) Minor Plat
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 13
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-145R3, Woodridge, Section 5, Lot 58, Block A, zoning change request from
PD-145R (Planned Development-145 Revised) to PD-145R3 (Planned Development-145 Revision-3), to allow the
construction of a carport to extend to the rear property line (a variance of 3 feet) located at 1040 Mapleleaf Lane.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Increase the brick height of each column to its full height. The width of each column shall be no less
than 7 inches. (CONDITION MET)
2) Closely match the brick used for the columns with the material on the home.
3) Engineered foundation plans will be required as part of the building permit submittal.
Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-145R3, Woodridge, Section 5,
Lot 58, Block A
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION: 1040 Mapleleaf Lane
SIZE OF AREA: 4,795-square-foot lot
CURRENT ZONING: PD-145R (Planned Development-145 Revised)
REQUEST: PD-145R3 (Planned Development-145 Revision 3) to allow the
construction of a carport to be set back one foot from the rear
property line (a variance of 2 feet).
APPLICANT: Applicant Builder/Representative
Jerry Slaughter Lee Beck
1040 Mapleleaf L.B. Construction Services, Inc.
Coppell, TX 75019 824 Deforest Road
Phone: (972) 304-4245 Coppell, TX 75019
Fax: (972) 373-0008 Phone: (972) 979-6939
Fax: (972) 393-7552
HISTORY: The garden homes located in the area bounded by Sandy Lake Road, MacArthur
Boulevard and Mapleleaf Lane originally were zoned TH-1, Townhouse District.
However, the houses are not attached. In 1995, the City rezoned all townhouse
districts containing detached houses to PD (Planned Development) Districts.
Since the Board of Adjustment has no authority to grant variances in a PD
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District, variation from the setback and yard requirements of the PD District
stipulations must be handled as an amendment to the PD or PD Site Plan.
In 1996, a special committee was formed to study the area with regard to the
construction of storage buildings, carports and garages. The committee consisted
of two owners of property within the area to be affected (one resident and one
non-resident), two resident owners of properties within the larger Woodridge
neighborhood (both officers of the unofficial Woodridge Homeowners
Association) and two members of the Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission.
During the committee meetings, the majority agreed that fully enclosed, attached
garages were first preference. However, due to lot size and configuration, the
group realized that this would not be possible in many cases, and that covered
parking in other forms may be preferable to uncovered parking in its present state.
Following the committee discussion, staff prepared an Ordinance amendment that
was approved by City Council on October 8, 1996. In sum, a property owner
wanting to build a garage or carport in this subdivision has two options. The first
is to comply with the subsection of J-2e of Exhibit B, which allows an applicant
to apply for a Building Permit. The second is to submit a plan meeting the
remaining conditions of the Ordinance subsections J-1a through f and J-2a
through d to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and
recommendation and then City Council for its approval. The Ordinance also
designates the Director of Planning as the approval authority for a minor revision
to a Detail Site Plan. The applicable sections of this ordinance are attached for
reference.
The applicant of this request could not secure a building permit for a carport
through the Building Inspection Department, because it violates the setback and
depth requirements, nor can it be approved administratively by the Planning
Director.
TRANSPORTATION:Mapleleaf Lane is a local residential street with 28’ paving within a 60’ right-
of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Single-Family residential, PD-145R
South – Single-Family residential, SF-7
East – Single-Family residential, PD-145R
West – Single-Family residential, PD-145R
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for single family residential uses.
DISCUSSION: When the Woodridge garden home development was originally
constructed, the City did not require an attached 2-car garage. The builder
provided no garage or carport. To comply with the off-street parking
requirements, a 2-car concrete parking space accessed from a rear alley
was provided.
If these homes were built today, the City would require an attached, fully
enclosed 2-car garage. Therefore, the existing structures would
technically be non-conforming. The Zoning Ordinance does not allow
the expansion of a non-conforming structure, except to provide off-street
parking space that complies with the dimension and pavement material of
the Ordinance. Therefore, a carport or garage may be added to a house that
does not have one. However, the Building Inspection Department will not
issue a building permit unless it observes the provisions of J-2e of Exhibit
B (Ordinance 91500-A-143).
The applicant is requesting permission to construct a detached carport, set
back 1' from the rear property line with the overhang actually extending to
the property line. This will require a variance to the required 3' rear-yard
setback. The roof of the carport is gabled with a 4:12 pitch, and the
roofing material will be made of the same type and color of the existing
home.
As the home in question was built prior to December 8, 1983, the 80%
masonry requirement will not apply. Rather, the addition of the carport
cannot reduce the overall exterior masonry percentage on this site. The
existing home is 50% masonry; therefore, the carport must be 50%
masonry. The elevations show the posts to be constructed of brick 2' from
grade, totaling 32-square feet. Approximately 100-square feet of siding is
shown. The applicant will need to increase the brick columns to a
minimum height of 6 1/4' to achieve the 50% brick requirement. If
achieving the 1/4' is difficult, staff recommends reducing that to 6', as
most brick structures are 6' high. The brick will need to match the
existing brick on the home.
A variance to the carport depth requirement is also needed. The minimum
depth is 19'. The applicant is proposing a 15' long carport in order to stay
within the property line. If the carport were extended into the public right-
of-way, then it would become an unwanted liability to the City.
All and all, the applicant is requesting two variances to the Ordinance.
First, the 3' setback variance is required. Second, the 19' carport depth
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variance is required. Staff would recommend approval due to the
applicant making a great deal of effort to comply with the Ordinance, but
the awkwardness of her current parking pad limits her to do so.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends approval of the zoning change request, subject to the following
conditions being met:
1) Increase the brick height of each column to 6'.
2) Closely match the brick used for the columns with the material on the home.
3) Engineered foundation plans will be required as part of the building permit
submittal.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Exhibit B (Pages 2 – 5)
2) Carport Plan
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 14
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow the construction of
an approximate 7,200-square-foot retail building on 0.737 of an acre of property located along the south side of
Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise label on fire lane parallel to Sandy Lake Road to a fire lane and mutual access easement.
(CONDITION MET)
2) A tree removal permit, based on a current tree survey, will be required prior to the removal of any trees.
3) Discussions with TXU be pursued to determine what types of trees and/or vegetation will be allowed
to be planted within this easement, reducing the density of the trees along the other property lines,
accordingly.
4) Clarification is needed on the elevations as to the materials of the columns. It is stated as “brick or
stone”. (CONDITION MET)
5) The color board needs to identify the manufacturer specifications. which also need to be reflected on the
elevations. (CONDITION PARTIALLY MET)
6) Specify color of the man-doors along the rear elevations. (CONDITION MET)
Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1,
Site Plan
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet
west of Denton Tap Road.
SIZE OF AREA: 0.737 of an acre of property.
CURRENT ZONING: R (Retail)
REQUEST: Site Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximate
7,200-square-foot retail building.
APPLICANT: Thomas J. Whan
Creekside Construction, LTD.
160 Kristen Lane, Suite 1
Wylie, Texas 75098
972-442-4648
FAX: 972-442-3781
HISTORY: In 1987, Council approved a Final Plat and a Special Use Permit on
the current request area for a Firestone store. However, given that no
building permit was issued within the required six-month time period,
this permit expired.
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On April 20, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of a Special Use Permit for an auto repair
garage on the subject property based on the Site Plan’s lack of
adherence to the Landscape and Sign Ordinances, conflicts with the
recommendations of the CIVIC Report in terms of colors proposed,
and aesthetic concerns with the bay doors facing a thoroughfare
designated as a primary image zone.
In June of that year, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed
a revised Site Plan for a Firestone store and made additional
recommendations for revisions to the screening, landscaping and the
elevations, voting to continue the Public Hearing on this SUP until its
next meeting. Before this date, the applicant withdrew its
application.
TRANSPORTATION:Sandy Lake Road is a two-lane asphalt road within 110-foot right-of-way,
shown on the Thoroughfare Plan as a C4D four-lane divided collector
street. The improvements to this section of Sandy Lake Road are in
the design stage.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Albertson’s Shopping Center; C (Commercial)
South -vacant; C (Commercial)
East - Exxon gas station and McDonald’s; R (Retail)
West - vacant; R (Retail)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
Neighborhood Retail Uses.
DISCUSSION: The applicant desires to construct a 7,198-square-foot retail building on
this site with 36 parking spaces. Given the limited amount of parking
available, the occupancy of this building will be generally limited to retail
uses. A restaurant with a maximum square footage of approximately
1,400-square feet could be accommodated within this building, limiting
the remainder space to office uses, which have a lower parking
requirement.
Access to this property from Sandy Lake Road will be via the existing
mutual access easement that serves as a secondary access point for the
existing gas station and McDonald’s restaurant. A fire lane will be
provided in front of the building, parallel to Sandy Lake, which terminates
at the west property line, allowing for the eventual extension onto the
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abutting property. It is recommended that this fire lane also be a
designated as mutual access easement.
Existing trees impact this site. There are 19 trees, ranging in size from 6- to
38-caliper inches. While the applicant was successful in preserving
approximately 44 percent of the trees, mainly along the western property line,
including a 20-caliper inch Pecan and 17-caliper inch Elm tree, the remaining
113-caliper inches need to be removed. The 20 trees required to be planted
on this site have been up-sized from three- to five-caliper inches to
address some of the tree mitigation issues. A tree removal permit, based
on a current tree survey, will be required prior to the removal of any trees.
The Landscape Plan addresses most of the City’s requirements, showing
that approximately 30 percent of the site is devoted to landscaping. This
plan includes a 27-foot landscape buffer along Sandy Lake Road and 15
feet of landscaping along the southern property line, coinciding with the
existing TXU easement. Due to the uncertainty of whether or not trees
can be planted within this easement, the Landscape Plan does not indicate
the four required overstory trees along the southern property line. These
trees have been distributed along the other property lines. The placement
of these additional 5-caliper inch trees, coupled with working around the
existing trees being preserved, has resulted in an overcrowding of the trees
along the other three property lines. The Landscape Plan indicates the
Cedar Elm trees to be as close as 15 feet on center. The recommended
spacing for these trees is no less than 20-feet on center. Given the
visibility of the rear of the building from adjacent land uses, it is
recommended that discussions with TXU be pursued to determine what
types of trees and/or vegetation can be planted within this easement,
reducing the density of the trees along the other property lines
accordingly. The parking lot will be buffered from Sandy Lake by Dwarf
Burford Hollies and accented by seasonal color.
Finally, the elevations of this building indicate a fairly typical retail building.
The main building material will be red brick with limited EFIS as an accent
material. The metal roof will be a hunter green. A clarification is needed on
the elevations as to the materials proposed for the columns. The label states
that they will be “brick or stone”. However, it is rendered similar to the rest
of the building, which is brick, and there is no stone on the color board.
Along the rear of the building, the color of the man-doors needs to be
specified as being painted to match the color of the building. The color board
lacks the identification of the manufacturer specifications, which also need to
be reflected on the elevations.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
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Staff recommends approval of Sandy Lake Crossing, Lot 2R, Block 1, Site
Plan, subject to:
1) Revise label on fire lane parallel to Sandy Lake Road to a fire lane and
mutual access easement.
2) A tree removal permit, based on a current tree survey, will be required
prior to the removal of any trees.
3) Discussions with TXU be pursued to determine what types of trees
and/or vegetation will be allowed to be planted within this easement,
reducing the density of the trees along the other property lines,
accordingly.
4) Clarification is needed on the elevations as to the materials of the
columns. It is stated as “brick or stone”.
5) The color board needs to identify the manufacturer specifications,
which also need to be reflected on the elevations.
6) Specify color of the man-doors along the rear elevations.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request.
3) Recommend modification of the request.
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan/Tree Survey
3) Irrigation Plan
4) Landscape and Irrigation Specifications
5) Elevations
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 15
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 2, Block 1
of the Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, to allow the construction of an approximate 7,200-square-foot retail building
on 0.737 of an acre of property located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet west of
Denton Tap Road.
.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Designating the fire lane parallel to Sandy Lake Road as a fire lane and mutual access easement.
(CONDITION MET)
2) Correcting the name of the City from Chapel to Coppell in the surveyor’s certificate.
3) Adding the name of the plat in the City Secretary’s signature block. (CONDITION MET)
4) Additional comments may be generated and a need for additional easements may be identified
as a result of a detailed engineering review.
Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1,
Replat
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200 feet
west of Denton Tap Road.
SIZE OF AREA: 0.737 of an acre of property.
CURRENT ZONING: R (Retail)
REQUEST: Replat approval to allow the construction of an approximate 7,200-
square-foot retail building.
APPLICANT: Thomas J. Whan
Creekside Construction, LTD.
160 Kristen Lane, Suite 1
Wylie, Texas 75098
972-442-4648
FAX: 972-442-3781
HISTORY: In 1987, a Final Plat for Sandy Lake Crossing, Lot 2, containing 32,095-
square feet (0.737 acres), was approved. This plat established a 30-foot
building line along Sandy Lake Road, a 24-foot fire lane easement
stubbing out to the eastern property line and a 15-foot TU easement along
the southern property line. An “ingress, egress, parkway, utilities and
drainage easement” was also established in 1987 along the eastern
property line. This driveway currently serves Exxon and McDonald’s.
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TRANSPORTATION:Sandy Lake Road is a two-lane asphalt road within 110-foot right-of-way,
shown on the Thoroughfare Plan as a C4D four-lane divided collector
street. The improvements to this section of Sandy Lake Road are in
the design stage.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Albertson’s Shopping Center; C (Commercial)
South -vacant, C (Commercial)
East - Exxon gas station and McDonald’s; R (Retail)
West - vacant, R (Retail)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
Neighborhood Retail Uses.
DISCUSSION: When this property was platted in 1987, it established a fire lane, front
building line and a 15-foot TU easement along the southern property line.
This replat allows for the relocation of the existing fire lane easement to
accommodate the proposed 7,200-square-foot retail building on this
approximate ¾ of an acre tract of land and the retention of the other
existing easements.
This fire lane is located in front of the building, parallel to Sandy Lake,
and terminates at the western property line, allowing for the eventual
extension onto the abutting property. It is recommended that this fire lane
also be a designated as a mutual access easement to assure access to the
property to the west.
There is also an existing mutual access easement along the eastern
property line that was established by separate instrument. This easement
serves this property, as well as a secondary access point for the existing
gas station and McDonald’s restaurant.
There are two minor drafting errors on this plat which need to be corrected
prior to filing. First, in the surveyor’s certificate, the name of the City needs
to be changed from Chapel to Coppell. Second, in the City Secretary’s
signature block, the name of the plat needs to be included.
The Engineering Department also reviewed this replat and preliminary
engineering plans submitted with the Site Plan package. Although it appears
to be in general compliance with the regulations of the Subdivision
Ordinance, a condition, which states that additional comments may be
generated and easements required at the time of detailed engineering review,
is also included.
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RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R,
Block 1, subject to the following conditions:
1) Designating the fire lane parallel to Sandy Lake Road as a fire lane
and mutual access easement.
2) Correcting the name of the City from Chapel to Coppell in the
surveyor’s certificate.
3) Adding the name of the plat in the City Secretary’s signature block.
4) Additional comments may be generated and a need for additional
easements may be identified as a result of a detailed engineering
review.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request.
3) Recommend modification of the request.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Departmental Comments (Engineering)
2) Replat
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 16
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (Ferguson), Site Plan, to allow the
construction of an approximate 604,800-square-foot office/warehouse on 31.6 acres of property located along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of SH 121.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) TxDOT approval for the access to S.H. 121.
2) Mutual access being provided from the driveway to S.H. 121 to properties abutting to the north and
south. (CONDITION MET)
3) Demonstrate compliance with Sec. 12-25-5.2, Type of construction, of the Zoning Ordinance, as
discussed with the architect during the Commission meeting. (CONDITION MET)
4) Substitution of the proposed Bald Cypress trees with Cedar Elms along Sandy Lake Road.
(CONDITION MET)
5) Consideration to up-sizing additional trees to reduce the reparation fee.
6) The addition a 10-foot screening wall along the west side of the building, perpendicular to the building
will be required with initial construction. (CONDITION MET)
7) Resolve the inconsistencies in the easements between the Plat and Site Plan. (CONDITION MET)
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @ 7West SLR SP 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
(Ferguson), Site Plan
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300
feet east of SH 121.
SIZE OF AREA: 31.6 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: Site Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximate
604,800-square-foot office/warehouse.
APPLICANT: Owner: Architect:
Ferguson Realty Company John Taylor
c/o Meyer & Crow Company azimuth architecture, inc.
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. #730 3809 Parry Avenue, # 205
Dallas, Texas 75219 Dallas, Texas 75226
Phone: (214) 520-7800 Phone: (214) 261-9060
FAX: (214) 520-2015 FAX: (214) 261-9049
Engineer:
David Littleton
Halff Associates, Inc.
8616 Northwest Plaza Drive
Dallas, Texas 75225
Phone: (214) 346-6200
FAX: 214-361-5573
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HISTORY: There is no zoning or platting history on this tract of land. However, the owners
of this property, who also own the property abutting to the west, participated
when the City initiated the rezoning of 200+ acres of property from Light
Industrial to Highway Commercial along S.H. 121 frontage. The triangular tract
of land between the subject tract and S.H. 121, north of Sandy Lake, is now zoned
for Highway Commercial.
TRANSPORTATION: Sandy Lake is designated as a C4D/6 on the Thoroughfare Plan. In
the third quarter of this year, construction will begin to improve this
existing two-lane asphalt road to a four-lane divided thoroughfare
within 110-120 feet of right-of-way. The median has been designed
to be wide enough to accommodate the additional two lanes, if
warranted in the future.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial)
South – Undeveloped – Four Seasons Addition; LI (Light Industrial)
East – Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial)
West– Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial) and HC (Highway Commercial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for Light Industrial and Showroom uses.
DISCUSSION: This request is for a Site Plan approval to allow the development an
approximate 605,000-square-foot office/warehouse building to be located
along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, east of S.H. 121. While this type
of bulk/tilt-wall warehousing is fairly typical in our Light Industrial areas,
given the location and visibility of this proposed project, there are issues
which merit detailed discussion, including access, trees, screening and
architectural character of the building.
ACCESS
Access to this property will be via two driveways along Sandy Lake Road
and one to S.H. 121. Both of the driveways along Sandy Lake will be
served by full median breaks. The eastern driveway straddles the property
line and will be shared with the abutting land so that both properties can
utilize access to the median opening. The western driveway, however, is
not providing for mutual access to the abutting property. Staff is
recommending that this driveway be relocated to be along the common lot
line (similar to the eastern driveway), or provide a driveway connection,
within the property, parallel to Sandy Lake Road.
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The third point of access is proposed to connect this property to S.H. 121
with a flag-shaped lot. First, this driveway will need to be approved and
permitted by TxDOT. Second, the location of this access to S.H. 121 will
impact the accessibility of the surrounding properties, due to TxDOT’s
driveway spacing criteria. Staff is again recommending that shared access
be considered for the benefit of future development of the intervening,
triangularly shaped HC property to the south and a similarly shaped
property abutting to the north.
TREE PRESERVATION/ LANDSCAPING
Trees heavily impact this site. Per the tree survey submitted by the applicant,
6,117-caliper inches exist on this site, approximately 2,377 of which are
being preserved as tree rows along the northern and eastern property lines.
As detailed in the attached comments from John Elias, Landscape Manager,
giving credit for these preserved trees in combination with upsizing of
various trees, a contribution to the City of Coppell Reforestation and Natural
Areas Fund in the amount of $55,350 will be required. Further upsizing of
the required trees on the Landscape Plan, as accomplished on similar projects
in this area, may further reduce the total contribution due. The payment of
this fee is not negotiable through the Site Plan approval process;
however, it may be addressed through other venues.
This property is in one of the City’s Primary Image Zones. These zones have
special landscape edge requirements. Specifically, “Cedar Elms are the
dominant street tree in the median and the edges, accented with Redbud
and Wild Plum and accent overstory trees of Sweet Gum or Chinese
Pistache.” This streetscape plan also calls for Live Oaks to “soften the
edge and provide year-round screening.” Compliance with this Ordinance
will not substantially change the design of the landscaping of this project,
it will just require the replacement of the proposed Bald Cypress trees
with Cedar Elms along Sandy Lake Road.
BUILDING ELEVATIONS/VISIBILITY
This site is currently extremely visible from north and southbound S.H. 121
and will always be visible from Sandy Lake Road, and as mentioned above,
it is within one of the City’s Primary Image Zones. This building is proposed
to have 540 feet of frontage along Sandy Lake Road and 53-55 dock doors
within 1,120-linear feet along the east and west elevations. The view of this
building will be somewhat obscured by the existing and proposed trees;
however, compliance with the following provision of the Light Industrial
District regulation must be demonstrated:
"Where walls exceed 100 feet in length, additional architectural
accents must be included to break up the expanse of the wall. These
may include items such as reveals, windows, and wall articulations,
among others."
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As detailed in the attached memo from the applicant, Richard Crow, he
contends that this design exceeds this provision of the Zoning Ordinance
through a combination of reveals, paint colors and the inclusion of clear story
windows. Staff still has some concern, especially given the visibility from
surrounding properties and thoroughfares. In addition to overall design
issues, staff is recommending that two additional 10-foot screening walls,
perpendicular to the building to shield the view of the loading areas, be added
to the north side of the building similar to those being provided along the
south side of the building parallel to Sandy Lake Road. No monument signs
are proposed for this development.
Finally, there are still several easement discrepancies between the Plat and
Site Plan. Specifically, the water line easement on the eastern property line is
indicated as a 20-foot easement on the Site Plan, and a 22-foot easement on
the Plat. There is also a drainage easement on the Plat along the western
property line, which does not show on the Site Plan.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of West Sandy Lake Addition, Lot 1,
Block 1, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1) TxDOT approval for the access to S.H. 121.
2) Mutual access being provided along the western property line.
3) Mutual access being provided from the driveway to S.H. 121 to
properties abutting to the north and south.
4) Demonstrate compliance with Sec. 12-25-5.2, Type of construction,
of the Zoning Ordinance.
5) Substitution of the proposed Bald Cypress trees with Cedar Elms
along Sandy Lake Road.
6) Consideration to up-sizing additional trees to reduce the reparation
fee.
7) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a lease space at
the northern portion of this building, the addition of two 10-foot
screening walls along the north side of the building, perpendicular to
the building will be required.
8) Resolve the inconsistencies in the easements between the Plat and
Site Plan.
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ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request.
3) Recommend modification of the request.
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Department comments (Engineering, Parks)
2) Memo from Richard Crow
3) Site Plan
4) Elevations (2 pages)
5) Landscape plan
6) Landscape specs
7) Existing Tree Plan
8) Existing Tree Legend
From: "Richard Crow" <rlcrow@myerscrow.com>
To:"Marcie Diamond" <mdiamond@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Date: 5/7/04 12:30:44 PM
Subject: Sandy Lake project
Marcie Diamond
City of Coppell
Assistant Director Planning
972-304-3676
Marcie,
Thank you for meeting with us regarding the new Sandy Lake Road project in Coppell.
We sincerely appreciate the efforts by the City of Coppell staff and the open
communication you have afforded us. The support by the staff is important to us and
we believe to the P&Z commission and City Council approval process.
Our development team has exercised significant effort and creativity towards the design
of the Sandy Lake project to provide a functional and aesthetic building, which meets or
exceeds the City of Coppell codes and ordinances.
The exterior wall design elements of the Sandy Lake project include 39,400 lineal feet of
reveals averaging a reveal every 6 feet in both the vertical and horizontal directions on
every wall. The architect has also included 32 clerestory windows around the entire
perimeter of the building. The office entry corners include 24' high glass and metal
canopies extending in two directions at each corner. All glass is proposed as the
high-end reflective Greylite 14 material. The combination and pattern of the three
earthtone paint colors combined with the reveals, corner entries and clerestory windows
break up the expanse of the walls and results in a very attractive building.
Section 12-25-5.2 of the City of Coppell Zoning Ordinance states " Where walls exceed
100 feet in length, additional architectural accents must be included to break up the
expanse of the wall. These may include items such as reveals, windows, and wall
articulations, among others."
We contend that we have exceeded the ordinance requirements and that we have
accomplished the intent of the ordinance with the design elements proposed.
In addition to the building design, we have positioned the building on the site 189' from
Sandy Lake Road (code requires only 60') and are planting 61 trees along our Sandy
Lake Road frontage. The building is 205' from our west property line, placing it 1,470'
from State Highway 121 on the south and 430' from State Highway 121 on the North. In
addition we are planting 191 trees between the building and State Highway 121. We
are planting a total of 467 new trees at the project.
Attached is the rendering of the Sandy Lake project.
We respectfully request that staff approve the design as proposed and submit an
endorsement to the P&Z commission and City Council.
Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Richard L. Crow
Myers & Crow Company
214-520-7800
CC:"John Taylor" <jtaylor@azimutharc.com>, "Littleton, Dave"
<dlittleton@halff.com>
DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 17
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (Ferguson), Minor Plat, to allow the
construction of an approximate 604,800-square-foot office/warehouse on 31.6 acres of property located along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of SH 121.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 20, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Reese and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Mutual access easement being provided from the driveway to S.H. 121 to properties abutting to the
north and south. (CONDITION MET)
2) Resolve the inconsistencies in the easements between the plat and site plan. (CONDITION MET)
3) Vicinity Map - the street to the north of the subject property is Canyon Drive not Corporate Park.
(CONDITION MET)
4) Inclusion of the Flood Plain Administrator’s signature block on the second page of the plat.
(CONDITION MET)
5) Revise the title block and City Secretary’s signature block to reference Minor Plat.
(CONDITION MET)
6) Compliance with Engineering Department comments.
Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
(Ferguson), Minor Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 20, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 8, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: Along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,300
feet east of SH 121.
SIZE OF AREA: 31.6 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: Minor Plat approval to allow the construction of an approximate
604,800-square-foot office/warehouse.
APPLICANT: Owner: Architect:
Ferguson Realty Company John Taylor
c/o Meyer & Crow Company azimuth architecture, inc.
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. #730 3809 Parry Avenue, # 205
Dallas, Texas 75219 Dallas, Texas 75226
Phone: (214) 520-7800 Phone: (214) 261-9060
FAX: (214) 520-2015 FAX: (214) 261-9049
Engineer:
David Littleton
Halff Associates, Inc.
8616 Northwest Plaza Drive
Dallas, Texas 75225
Phone: (214) 346-6200
FAX: (214) 361-5573
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HISTORY: There is no zoning or platting history on this tract of land. However, the owners
of this property, who also own the property abutting to the west, participated
when the City initiated the rezoning of 200+ acres of property from Light
Industrial to Highway Commercial along the S.H. 121 frontage. The triangular
tract of land between the subject tract and S.H. 121, north of Sandy Lake is now
zoned for Highway Commercial.
TRANSPORTATION: Sandy Lake is designated as a C4D/6 on the Thoroughfare Plan. In
the third quarter of this year, construction will begin to improve this
existing two-lane asphalt road to a four-lane divided thoroughfare
within 110-120 feet of right-of-way. The median has been designed
to be wide enough to accommodate the additional two lanes, if
warranted in the future.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial)
South – Undeveloped – Four Seasons Addition; LI (Light Industrial)
East – Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial)
West– Undeveloped LI (Light Industrial) and HC (Highway Commercial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for Light Industrial and Showroom uses.
DISCUSSION: This Minor Plat will establish a building site for the proposed 605,000-
square-foot building, as well as easements as required for fire lanes,
access and municipal and franchise utilities. As discussed in detail in the
Site Plan review, there are several outstanding issues relating to access to
S.H. 121 and the provision of mutual access opportunities for abutting
properties. As discussed in the attached comments from the Engineering
Department, it is also critical that the applicant provides proper
documentation that establishes off-site drainage and access easements.
Inconsistencies between the plat and site plan easements must also be
rectified. Finally, the standard Flood Plain Administrator’s signature block
must be added to the second page of the plat.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the West Sandy Lake Addition, Lot
1, Block 1, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
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1) Mutual access easement being established along the western
property line to allow abutting property access to median opening.
2) Mutual access easement being provided from the driveway to S.H.
121 to properties abutting to the north and south.
3) Resolve the inconsistencies in the easements between the plat and site
plan.
4) Vicinity Map - the street to the north of the subject property is
Canyon Drive not Corporate Park.
5) Inclusion of the Flood Plain Administrator’s signature block on the
second page of the plat.
6) Revise the title block and City Secretary’s signature block to
reference Minor Plat.
7) Compliance with Engineering Department comments, as attached.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request.
3) Recommend modification of the request.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Minor Plat of West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
2) Departmental comments (Engineering)
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DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 18
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued):
Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A)
regarding Sign Regulations for Business districts.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: March 18, 2004
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended to revise Sec. 12-29-4. Provisions for business zoning districts, subject to adding
additional language to revise Sec. 12-29-4.2(A) to read as follows:
Signs are permitted in any business zoning district, subject to the following restrictions.
…….
2. 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.
…….
Staff recommends approval.
On April 13, 2004, Council voted to continue its discussion of Section 12-29-4.2(A) to its meeting of June 8,
2004.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: @11TA 12-29-4 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Text Amendments to Sign Regulations for
Business Districts
P & Z HEARING DATE: March 18, 2004
C.C. HEARING DATE: April 13, 2004
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
DISCUSSION: As the City of Coppell matures and various areas develop
and redevelop, sign regulations need to be reviewed and
revised. These revisions address advertising on monument
signs, new signs in existing retail and office buildings and
attached signs in the industrial areas.
The first revision to the Sign Ordinance is to formalize a
long-standing policy, which is based on an interpretation of
the existing ordinance, to discourage multi-tenant office
and retail building owners from placing individual tenant
names on the monument signs. This revision will limit the
verbiage on the sign to the name/address of the building
only. The rationale for this change is based on long-term
maintenance, safety and aesthetic issues. Typically, when a
tenant moves out, the building owner retains the nameplate
on the monument sign until a new tenant moves in. This
results in businesses, no longer at that location, being
advertised. When a new tenant moves in, and the
nameplate is replaced, it generally does not match the other
tenant nameplates, in terms of color, font and materials.
These signs then become unsightly. In addition, older
monument signs have so many businesses listed that
driving along adjacent streets, at the posted speed limit,
makes reading the sign difficult.
The proposed revisions to this provision are indicated with
double underline.
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“Sec. 12-29-4. Provisions for business zoning
districts.
Signs are permitted in any business zoning district,
subject to the following restrictions.
….
2. 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.
The intent of the second revision is to allow a new sign to
match the existing color of all of the existing signs on a
building, although not compliant with the current color
palette of the Ordinance. For example, the medical
office/retail building at 580 S. Denton Tap Road, all of the
signs are red. A new sign being white, ivory, black or
neutral colors would not be aesthetically pleasing. The
option of changing all signs to be compliant with the
existing color palette is also encouraged. All new signage
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in existing retail centers, which have a variety of multi-
colored signs, shall be compliant with the color pallet of the
existing Sign Ordinance.
….
“3. Attached signs: Attached signs are
permitted in business areas in
accordance with the following
provisions:
i. 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 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.
….
This revision also includes an exemption to the provisions
of this Ordinance for buildings constructed in areas zoned
Light Industrial. Given the size and massing of the typical
buildings in our industrial areas, attached signs actually
provide architectural relief and interest in an otherwise
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unadorned wall. No revisions are being recommended to
the permitted height, effective area, location of attached
signs, etc. in the industrial areas.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the above revisions to Section 12-29-
4.2(A), and 4.3(A)i.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Examples of Monument Signs in Retail Areas.
2) Existing Signs at 580 S. Denton Tap
3) Examples of Attached Signs in the Industrial District
Proposed Revisions to Section 12-29-4.2(A)WOULD NOT BEPERMITTEDPERMITTED
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 19
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 20
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Update on Fire Chief selection process.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 21
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Graduation.
B. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Commissioner Ken Mayfield Town Hall Meeting.
C. Repor t by Mayor Pro Tem Raines regarding Metrop lex Mayors' Breakfast Meeting.
D. Repor t by Councilmember Peters regarding Par tners in Mobility Conference.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport
DATE: June 8, 2004
ITEM #: 22
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionexec
CERTIFICATE OF AGENDA ITEM SUBMISSION
Council Meeting Date: June 8, 2004
Department Submissions:
Item Nos. 7/B and 7/C were placed on the Agenda for the above-
referenced City Council meeting by the Engineering Department. I have
reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby
submit these items to the City Council for consideration.
____________________
Engineering Department
Item Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 were placed on
the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Planning
Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if
applicable) and hereby submit these items to the City Council for
consideration.
____________________
Planning Department
Financial Review:
I certify that I have reviewed all the items submitted for consideration on
the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and have inserted
any financial comments where appropriate.
____________________
Finance Department
City Manager Review:
I certify that I have reviewed the complete Agenda and Packet for the
above-referenced City Council Meeting and hereby submit the same to the
City Council for consideration.
____________________
City Manager