BM 2004-06-17 PZ Minutes of June 17, 2004
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 17, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were
present:
Chairman Drew Halsey
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Paul Milosevich
Also present were Director of Engineering/Public Works Ken Griffin, Fire Marshal Tim Oates,
Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt
Steer and Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Vice Chairman Lee Foreman was absent.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Call to Order.
Chairman Halsey called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated May 20, 2004.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the minutes of May 20, 2004, as
written. Commissioner Reese seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
CONTINUATION: Consider approval of the Four Seasons Addition~ Lot 2R~ (BCE
Specialties~ Inc.)~ Site Plan~ to allow the construction of an approximate 56,750-square-
foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Royal Lane, at the request of Kyle McCulIah/MLM Architects, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. After
discussing the revisions to the site plan, landscape plan and elevations, since the May
Planning Commission meeting, he stated that staff recommends approval, subject to three
conditions, which he read into the record.
Kyle McCullah, Hardy McCullah/MLM Architects, Inc., 12221 Merit Drive, Suite 280,
Dallas, TX 75251, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, explained the enhanced articulations to the building and its entrances. He then
introduced the owner of BCE, Beth Cunningham, 2860 Market Loop, Southlake, TX
76092, who spoke about her business ventures.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to further enhancing the corner entry features by painting the
entrance blocks the darker gray color of the striped bands, thereby setting this area apart.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Four Seasons
Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Site Plan, to allow the construction of an
approximate 56,750-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Royal Lane, subject to the following
conditions:
1)
A Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to removal of any
protected trees on the site.
2)
Tree Mitigation Tabulations on Existing Tree Plan are correct. A
contribution to the City of Coppell Reforestation and Natural Areas
Fund in the amount of $18,650 will be required.
3) Compliance with the Engineering plat comments.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R~ (BCE
Specialties~ Inc.)~ Replat~ being a replat of Lot 2 of the Four Seasons Addition, to allow
the construction of an approximate 56,750-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of
property located along at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Royal Lane,
at the request of C. Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit,
stating that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to one condition, which he
read into the record.
The applicant did not speak.
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Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Four Seasons
Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Replat, subject to the following condition:
1) Compliance with the Engineering comments.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of S-1216~ Cold Stone Creamery, zoning
change request from PD-157R6-C (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-
Commercial) to PD-157R6-C-S-1216 (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-
Commercial-Special Use Permit-1216), to allow the operation of an approximate
1,600-square-foot restaurant to be located at 809 S. MacArthur, Suite 125
(southwest corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard), at the request of
Yon-Hui Ho.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit.
After discussing the Site Plan, Floor Plan and Sign Plan, he went on to say that staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to three conditions, which he
read into the record.
Yon-Hui Ho, 2405 Clearspring Drive South, Irving, TX 75063, present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement with staff
conditions, adding that they hope to have their Grand Opening on August 28th.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
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Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1216, Cold
Stone Creamery, zoning change request from PD-157R6-C to PD-157R6-C-S-1216,
subject to the following conditions:
1)
The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan, floor plan
and sign plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 1 lp.m. seven days a week.
3) Raceway shall match color of building.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in
favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R6-LI~ Duke-Freeport,
zoning change request from PD-186R3-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 3-Light
Industrial) to PD-186R6-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 6-Light Industrial), to
attach a Detail Site Plan to Lots 6 and 7 (formally Building 3), to allow the
construction of a 140,000-square-foot building on Lot 6 and a 70,000-square-foot
building on Lot 7, totaling approximately 14.13 acres of property located along the
west side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive, at the request of Duke
Realty Corporation.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board. After discussing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and color
rendering for both buildings, Mr. Steer stated that staff recommends approval of this PD
revision, subject to five conditions, which he read into the record. Mr. Steer then
mentioned that notices were sent to four property owners within 200' of this project and
no responses either in favor or opposition were returned to the Planning Department
Jeff Turner, Duke Realty Corporation, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75254,
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
addressed staff conditions.
Public Hearin;~:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing.
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Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding breaking up the 140' expanses with more articulation
and the distribution of some of the 66 trees to the Bethel Road area of the business park.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-
186R6-LI, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD- 186R3-L! to PD- 186R6-L! to
attach a Detail Site Plan to Lots 6 and 7, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Make sure visibility issues are addressed for the median openings when the
left turn lanes are completed. Some of the trees may be within a visibility
area.
2) Show all proposed easements (public or private) on the Site Plan.
3)
Reflect the correct zoning information (PD-186R3-LI) in the reference
to the parking requirement variance.
4) Specify color and material to be used on the black-and-white elevations.
5)
Revise the building elevations to pop-out the building panels to create
additional articulation and relief where the wall expanse exceeds 100' in
length, as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition~ Lots 6 and 7~
Block A~ Replat, being a replat of a portion of Lot 2, Block A, to allow the
construction of a 140,000-square-foot building on Lot 6 and a 70,000-square-foot
building on Lot 7, totaling approximately 14.13 acres of property located along the
west side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive, at the request of Duke
Realty Corporation.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item, showing an exhibit, stating that staff
recommends approval of this Replat, subject to one condition, which he read into the
record.
Brian Adams, smr landscape architects, inc., 1708 N. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202,
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated
that the Cedar Elm trees will be relocated to be in line with the eastern Red Cedar right at
back of curb, as recommended by John Elias, the City's Park Operation Manager.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to the placement of the trees on the western property
boundary.
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Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Duke-Freeport
Addition, Lots 6 and 7, Block A, Replat, subject to the following condition:
1) Refer to the Engineering comments.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-199R-HC~ Vista Point II,
zoning change request from PD-199-HC (Planned Development-199, Highway
Commercial) to PD-199R-HC (Planned Development-199 Revised, Highway
Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to Tract 1, to allow the construction of three
office/assembly/warehouse buildings totaling 93,550-square feet on 9.1 acres of
property located south of State Highway 121, west of MacArthur Blvd., at the request
of Chris Gardner of Jackson Shaw.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, including a color board. After discussing the Detail Site Plan for Phase
1 of the development (three speculative buildings) and relating to the Commission
various conditions that Council attached to this Planned Development, Ms. Diamond
identified staff concerns relative to the location of the fire lane near building two, the
placement of the screening wall, location of the landscaping in relation to the wall,
attached signage locations and criteria, etc. She then related that staff recommends
approval of this Planned Development revision, subject to eleven conditions, which she
read into the record. Ms. Diamond also mentioned that of the 29 notices sent to property
owners within 200' of this proposal, no favorable or unfavorable replies were submitted
to the Planning Department.
Chris Gardener, Jackson Shaw Company, 4890 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX
75244, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
addressed staff conditions. Demian Salmon of Jackson Shaw was also present.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding the depth of the brick and stone faCade, relocation of a
portion of the firelane, moving the screening wall back, polling residents regarding location
of the screening wall, planting in the easement, type and location of attached signage, etc.
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Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke. He lef~ the Public Hearing open to July 15th.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for Case No.
PD-199R-HC, Vista Point II, zoning change request from PD-199-HC to PD-199R-HC to
attach a Detail Site Plan to Tract 1 to the Planning Commission Meeting of July 15, 2004.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in
favor of continuance. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Vista Point II Addition Lots 1-7~ Block
A~ Replat, being a replat of Lot 3R, Block G, of the Vista Ridge Addition, to allow the
construction of the first phase of development consisting of three
office/assembly/warehouse buildings totaling 93,550-square feet on 9.1 acres of this
25.8 acre tract located south of State Highway 121, west of MacArthur Blvd., at the
request of Chris Gardner of Jackson Shaw.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, stating that
this Replat must be denied, mentioning that it can be brought back for consideration July
15th.
Demian Salmon, Jackson Shaw Company, 4890 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX
75244, questioned the reasoning for denial.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny the Vista Point II Addition Lots 1-7, Block
A, Replat and instructed staff to bring the Replat back for consideration on July 15, 2004.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in
favor of denial. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park No. 2~ Lot 2~ Block A (Avaya)~ Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of a 2,204-square-foot enclosed equipment
yard to house two diesel generators and two diesel fuel storage tanks along the north
side of the existing building located at 1111 Freeport Parkway, at the request of Brion
Sargent of IA Interior Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits.
After discussing the Site Plan, aerials and elevations, Mr. Sieb stated that staff
recommends approval of this amendment, subject to one condition, which he read into
the record.
Brion Sargent, lA Interior Architects, 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 970, Dallas, TX
75204, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
stated agreement with the staff condition.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of the Gateway
Business Park No. 2, Lot 2, Block A (Avaya), Site Plan Amendment, subject to the
following condition:
1) A tree removal permit will be required if the five trees are removed.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on June 8, 2004:
a. 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 approval of
an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Residential High
Density.
b. Riverchase Townhomes Addition, Lots 1-49, Preliminary Plat
c. Case No. S-1030R, Daddy Jack's, zoning change request from C-S-
1030 to C-S-1030R, to allow an outdoor seating area along the south
side of the existing restaurant.
d. Case No. S-1215, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning change request
from C to C-S-1215, to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant with
drive-through service on 0.49 of an acre property located along the
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west side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet north of
Southwestern Blvd.
Kountry Donuts & Cafe Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat.
Case No. PD-145R3, Woodridge, Section 5, Lot 58, Block A,
zoning change request from PD-145R to PD-145R3, to allow the
construction of a carport to extend to the rear property line (a
variance of 3 feet) located at 1040 Mapleleaf Lane.
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.
West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (Ferguson),
Minor Plat.
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.
Sandy Lake Crossing Addition, Lot 2R, Block 1, Replat.
Text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of
Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A) regarding Sign Regulations for
Business districts (Monument Signs).
Planning Director Sieb stated that on June 8th, Council approved Items a
through h and continued until its meeting on July 6th, Items i through k.
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Director's comments:
a. Reminder for those Commissioners whose terms expire September
BOth -- the deadline to reapply is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004.
Planning Director Sieb reminded reapplying Commissioners of the
submission deadline date.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:06 p.m.
Drew Halsey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary