BM 2004-07-15 PZ Minutes of July 15, 2004
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 15, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard. Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were
present:
Chairman Drew Halsey
Vice Chairman Lee Foreman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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Rick McCaffrey
Anna Kittrell
Dornell Reese, Jr.
Mark Borchgardt
Paul Milosevich
Also present were Civil Engineer Keith Marvin, Fire Marshal Tim Oates, Planning Director Gary
Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and Secretary
Barbara Jahoda.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Call to Order.
Chairman Halsey called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated June 17, 2004.
Commissioner Reese made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2004, as written.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
CONTINUATION OF 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, briefly reviewing Council's recent approval
action regarding the Concept Site Plan for the entire 28-acre tract. After discussing the fire
lane revisions to the Detail Site Plan for Tract 1, the revised placement of the 8'-masonry
screening wall and Landscape Plan, Ms. Diamond mentioned that the applicant sent letters
to property owners within 200' regarding the placement of the wall, and met with TXU
regarding their easement and the wall location. She then stated that approximately 62 of the
100 proposed trees will be planted on the alley side of the wall and stated that the applicant
has committed to using black channel, individually pin-mounted letters for the attached
signage. She went on to say that staff recommends approval of this Detail Site Plan for
Tract 1, subject to four conditions, which she read into the record.
Christopher Gardner, Jackson Shaw Company, 4890 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX
75244, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There were questions relative to size of right-of-way along Forest Hill Drive, the fact that
the wall cannot cross the utility line within the TXU easement, etc.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of 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, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The driveway spacing shown adjacent to S.H. 121 needs to be reviewed
and approved by TxDOT, and a deceleration lane is needed to serve the
eastern driveway.
2)
Revise the masonry calculations for the rear elevations to reflect 100%
painted concrete tilt-wall on the areas net of the metal doors.
3) Staff review of the final color palette for all external building materials.
4) Provide color and materials of the masonry-screening wall.
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Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners
Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
Commissioner McCaffrey opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Vista Point II Addition Lots 1-7~ Block
A~ 11eplat, being a replat of Lot 31/, 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 Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit, stating that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to two
conditions, which she read into the record.
Christopher Gardner, Jackson Shaw Company, 4890 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX
75244, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions,
stated agreement with staff conditions.
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 some discussion relative to an abandoned fire lane on Lot 1 (replatted a few years
ago when an office building complex was proposed for this property) and whether or not the
applicant was aware of the drainage issue on this property.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of the Vista Point II
Addition Lots 1-7. Block A, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The driveways along S.H. 121 and at least the first driveway along
MacArthur Blvd. will have to be reviewed and approved by the City
of Lewisville and/or TxDOT.
2)
The line weights of the property lines need to be revised to accurately
reflect the dedication of the required deceleration lanes.
Commissioner Milosevich seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese
voting in favor. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the The Mercantile Addition~ Lot 2~ Block A~ Site Plan
Amendmenh to revise the size and configuration of an office building containing
ll,669-square feet on 1.3 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap
Road, north of Belt Line Road, at the request of Greg Yancey, Turner-Gesek
Investments.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. After
discussing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations, he stated that staff recommends
approval of this Site Plan Amendment, subject to five conditions, which he read into the
record.
John Gesek, Turner-Gesek Investments, Inc., 722 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 220,
Coppell, TX 75019, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the reasoning for this Site Plan revision.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of The Mercantile
Addition, Lot 2, Block A, Site Plan Amendment, to revise the size and configuration of
an office building, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Larry Reddick at 972-323-8917 to discuss easement requirements.
2) Monument sign shall be 75' from the property line.
3) Depict the fire hydrant layout on the Site Plan.
4) Show the proposed attached sign areas with dimensions.
5)
On Landscape Plan, indicate Cedar Elms in place of Bald Cypress
along Denton Tap.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-203-R~ Coppell Florist,
zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-203-R (Planned
Development-203-Retail) to allow the construction of a florist shop and office uses on
0.42 of an acre of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake and Moore
Roads, at the request of Bob Anderson.
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 Elevations,
Mr. Steer stated that staff recommends approval of this PD, subject to six conditions,
which he read into the record. Mr. Steer then mentioned that notices were sent to nine
property owners within 200' of this proposal and two responses were returned to the
Planning Department -- one in favor and one in opposition.
Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions Architects, 393 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, #169, Irving,
TX 75039, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stated agreement with staff conditions.
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 some discussion regarding the screening wall materials, concern about whether
or not the existing garage on this property was an original building in Coppell (historic
value?), concern regarding adequate parking being provided, if a more intense user comes
into this building, question relative to how the retail office space would be used, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-203-
R, Coppell Florist, zoning change from SF-12 to PD-203-R to allow the construction of a
florist shop and office uses, subject to the following conditions:
1) Move monument sign 15' from the property line.
2)
Adjust drive to more closely align with the existing drive across Moore
Road, while leaving adequate area (7.5') for the perimeter trees.
3) Show proposed attached sign area with dimensions.
4)
Coordinate with the Engineering department the exact design of the
proposed masonry-screening wall, and show materials and color on the
elevations.
5)
Ensure the dimensions on the Engineering Plans are the same as those
submitted on the Site Plan.
6) Adherence to Engineering comments.
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Vice Chairman Foreman seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Coppell Florist Addition~ Lot 1~ Block
A~ Replat~ being a replat of Lot 1, Block A, of the Stringfellow Addition, to allow the
construction of a florist shop and office uses on 0.42 of an acre of property located at
the southwest corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Roads, at the request of JDJR
Engineers.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item, showing an exhibit, stating that staff
recommends approval of this Replat, subject to three conditions, which he read into the
record. Again, Mr. Steer mentioned that nine notices were sent to property owners within
200' of this proposal and two replies were returned to the Planning Department - one in
favor of this development and one in opposition.
Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions Architects, 393 E. Las Colinas Boulevard, #169, Irving,
TX 75039, present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stated agreement with staff conditions.
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 Coppell Florist
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block A, of the Stringfellow
Addition, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Revise the utility signature block to read the "TXU Electric Delivery"
in place of"Oncor Electric Delivery Company".
2)
Coordinate with the Engineering Department for the placement of the
required masonry screening wall and easements on the south and
west property lines.
3) Compliance with the Engineering comment sheet.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-202-TH-L Villas of Lake
Vista, zoning change request from HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-202-TH-1
(Planned Development-202-Townhouse-1) to allow the construction of 155 townhome
lots and 23 common areas on approximately 22 acres of property located south of
Lake Vista Drive, east of MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Wakeland Property
Company, and an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Mixed Use to Residential Medium Density.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board. After discussing the aerial view of surrounding properties, the
Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Amenities Plan, Screening wall and elevations of the units and
identifying staff concerns, Mr. Sieb mentioned that two notices were sent to property
owners within 200' and no responses were returned to the Planning Department. He
went on to say that staff recommends approval of both the Planned Development and the
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Mixed
Use to Residential Medium Density, subject to a number of conditions, which he read
into the record.
Daniel Heischman, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive,
Suite 200, Plano, TX 75093, present to represent this case before the Commission and
answer any questions, addressed staff conditions. Curt Welwood, 3820 Terrain, Frisco,
TX, homebuilder with Hawkins/Welwood Homes, was also present to explain the
development's setbacks and his intention to offset the garages from the front-building
line, their desire to have a 37' building height and discussed the design of the proposed
screening walls.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding the number of units, metal vs. brick columns for the
metal screening wall, height of the screening walls, garage door materials, the possible
abandonment of the variable easement(s) along the property line, etc.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Halsey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. The
following people spoke:
Leslie Feray - 706 E. Peninsula - Coppell, TX - shared her concern as to
the placement of the trees relative to the metal fencing along the levee,
etc. Expressed satisfaction with the proposed use of the property.
Jean Ashenfelter - 672 W. Peninsula - Coppell, TX - pleased with this land
use and expressed a wish that it were across the levee from her!
Chairman Halsey closed the public hearing.
Action:
Vice Chairman Foreman made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-202-
TH-l, Villas of Lake Vista, zoning change from HC to PD-202-TH-1, to allow the
construction of 155 townhome lots and 23 common areas, subject to the following
conditions:
SITE PLAN 1. Variance from street spacing requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
2. Most street names must change to avoid duplication.
3. Revise the Plan to indicate 23 common areas, not 22.
4. Revise the Plan to show this to be Phase ! oftownhome development.
LANDSCAPE PLAN 1. Clarify plant materials list and plants shown on Plan.
2. All parking lots must be screened from r-o-w by a minimum 30" hedge.
3. Revise mitigation fees.
4. Remove note indicating trees planted on lots are mitigated.
5. Provide landscaping for the median at the eastern entry.
6. Provide base landscape planting adjacent to the brick-screening wall
along MacArthur and Lake Vista.
ELEVATIONS 1. Add "25-foot-wide lots" to Sheet 3, and show unit separations on
elevations.
2. Add "30-foot-wide lots" to Sheet 4, and show unit separations on
elevations.
3. State maximum building height will not exceed 37 feet.
4. Change Stanton street name on Sheet 5.
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PLAN
1. Clearly label type of fencing along length of Lake Vista Drive.
2. Clarify location of 4-foot-metal fencing along south property line.
DETAILS Sheet 1. Change note on Plan to indicate a minimum column spacing of 10 feet,
not maximum spacing.
2. Provide brick columns in conjunction with the decorative-metal fencing.
One additional staff condition is that all Engineering Department comments be
adhered to.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese
voting in favor. None opposed.
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Vice Chairman Foreman then made a motion to recommend approval of amending the
Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Mixed Use to Residential
Medium Density. Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese
voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Villas of Lake Vista~ Preliminary Plat, to allow the
construction of 155 townhome lots and 23 common areas on approximately 22 acres of
property located south of Lake Vista Drive, east of MacArthur Blvd., at the request of
Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit
and stating that staff recommends approval of this Preliminary Plat, subject to four
conditions, which he read into the record.
Daniel Heischman, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive,
Suite 200, Plano, TX 75093, present to represent this case before the Commission and
answer any questions, stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the Villas of Lake Vista,
Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise the Plat to reflect 23 common areas, not 22.
2)
Recommend to Council that a variance be granted to offset street spacing
involving Lake Vista Drive and Lake Vista Place.
3) Change several street names before submission of the Final Plat.
4) Adherence to departmental comments (Engineering).
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell, Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on July 6, 2004:
a. Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Site Plan, to
allow the construction of an approximate 57,302-square-foot
office/warehouse at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Royal Lane.
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Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Replat.
Case No. S-1216, Cold Stone Creamery, zoning change request
from PD-157R6-C to PD-157R6-C-S-1216.
Case No. PD-186R6-LI, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request
from PD-186R3-LI to PD-186R6-LI, to attach a Detail Site Plan to
Lots 6 and 7.
Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 6 and 7, Block A, Replat.
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.
Ordinance for Case No. PD-199-HC, Vista Point II, MacArthur
Ridge, zoning change from HC to PD-199-HC with a Concept Plan
to allow the development six office/assembly/warehouse buildings,
totaling approximately 200,000-square feet, and five
retail/restaurant pad sites at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and
MacArthur Blvd.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1030R, Daddy Jack's, zoning change
from C-S-1030 to C-S-1030R to allow an outdoor seating area
along the south side of the existing restaurant and private club of
the Braewood Shopping Center, 150 S. Denton Tap Road.
Ordinance for Case No. PD-201-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes, Lots
1-49, zoning change from LI to PD-201-TH-2 to allow the
construction of 48 single-family attached homes and all common
areas along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, and an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Residential High Density.
Text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of
Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A) regarding Sign Regulations for
Business districts.
Ordinance for Case No. PD-145R3, Woodridge, Section 5, Lot 58,
Block A, zoning change from PD-145R to PD-145R3, to allow the
construction of a carport.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1211, Service Star, zoning change from
PD-199-HC to PD-199-HC-S-1211, to allow the development of auto
repair garage, car wash, convenience store and gasoline service
station at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1215, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning
change from C to C-S-1215, to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant
with drive-through service.
Planning Director Sieb stated that on July 6th, Council approved Items a
through m.
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Director's comments:
a. Reminder for those Commissioners whose terms expire September
30th -- 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 $:20 p.m.
Drew Halsey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary
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