BM 2004-11-18 PZ Minutes of November 18, 2004
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 18, 2004, in the Council Chambers of
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members
were present:
Chairman Lee Foreman
Vice Chairman Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Paul Milosevich
Commissioner Matt Hall
Also present were Director of Engineering/PW Ken Griffin, Fire Marshal Tim Oates, Graduate
Engineer Charlene LaMattina, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie
Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
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 Foreman called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated October 21, 2004.
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to approve the minutes of October 21, 2004, as
written. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
Consider approval of the Princeton Park~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Site Plan Amendment~ to
allow the construction of a 40-square-foot multi-tenant monument sign on 1.6 acres
of property at 260-270 North Denton Tap Road, at the request of Jimmy Bishop.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After reviewing the site plan/landscape plan with sign details and stating
that the sign was in compliance with the recently amended Sign Ordinance, Ms. Diamond
stated that staff recommends approval of this request, subject to one condition, which she
read into the record.
Jimmy Bishop, 6754 Eastridge #111, Dallas, TX 75231, present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement with the staff
condition.
Discussion:
There was some discussion as to existing signage.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Princeton Park,
Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, subject to the following condition:
1)
A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any
trees from this site.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-209-C~ TownOaks Centre~
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-209-C (Planned Development-209-
Commercial) to allow the construction of two, internally lit, 63-square-foot monument
signs and to allow multi-colored attached signs for tenants exceeding 10,000-square
feet (maximum of 2) at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, located at the southeast corner of
Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Roads, at the request of Alen Hinckley, Univest
Properties.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. She mentioned that both staff and City Council have designated this
shopping center as a "hot spot" and the redevelopment and upgrading of this center is
important to the City, keeping in mind the City's goals for maintaining the aesthetics of
the community, while encouraging improvement of the center. After reviewing, in depth,
the 10 variances proposed regarding the attached signage, monument signs and
elevations, she reviewed staff's recommendation(s) regarding each request. After
advising the Commission that 27 notices were sent to property owners within 200' and
stating that one favorable response was returned to the Planning Department, she stated
that staff recommends the following:
Attached Signs: Approval of the l l6-square-foot sign, installed at the
angle as shown, with letters being individually mounted to black metal
plate, subject to all letters being white, and denial of the second tenant
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sign until such time that the tenant is known and the sign can be reviewed.
Monument Signs: Approval of the internally lit, bronze name plates, all
being the same height, but longer sign plates for tenants exceeding 15,000-
square feet, subject to minimum letter size being 6 inches; the sign being a
total of 60-square feet; the sign along Denton Tap Road being set back 15
feet from the property line; the monument sign along Sandy Lake Road
being removed from the street right-of-way and being set back as far as
possible from the property line, within the existing island.
Revised Elevations: Need to be redesigned to be more architecturally
compatible with the existing building (less EFIS, more brick, repeat existing
roof lines and details, etc.)
Alen Hinckley, 12201 Merit Drive, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75251, present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressed staff's
recommendations, stating that the red lettering request is tenant driven, the area of the
monument sign measures 60-square feet, excluding the cast stone cap, stating that the
proposed location for the Denton Tap Road monument sign is predicated on maximum
visibility and the elevation proposal is economic based, coupled with the desire to
"lighten up" the faCade of the retail center from Denton Tap Road. Mr. Hinckley
distributed pictures taken at night of internally-lit, as well as externally-lit monument
signs in the area, expressing his opinion that the externally-lit signs create glare at night,
making them difficult to read.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was extensive discussion regarding the size and location of monument signs, reducing
the EIFS on the proposed elevation, utilizing more brick with stone accents, and possibly
carrying these accents to the remainder of the shopping center, thereby tying the whole
center together, the use of white lettering on a brick faCade, internally-lit vs. externally-lit
monument signs, the timing issue, using uniform fonts on the monument sign, adhering to
City ordinances, etc. It was suggested that each variance be discussed and opinions solicited
of the Commissioners, providing direction to the applicant. This was accomplished. It was
agreed that the applicant bring back revised color elevations incorporating suggestions made
by the Commission. The Chairman reopened the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on Case No.
PD-209-C, TownOaks Centre, zoning change request from C to PD-209-C to the
Commission's December 16, 2004, meeting. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman,
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Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park~ Lots IR
and 1RL Block D~ Replat {Coppell Business Center II}, to allow for the replat of one
lot into two lots on 32.83 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Belt Line
Road and Lakeshore Drive, at the request of Mark McGraw, Halff Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, mentioning the floodplain area as identified on the FEMA map. Ms.
Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Replat, with no conditions.
Jim Gaspard, Transwestern Commercial Services, 5001 Spring Valley Road, Suite 600W,
Dallas, TX 75244, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer
any questions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the Northlake 635
Business Park, Lots 1R and 1R1, Block D, Replat (Coppell Business Center TT), with no
conditions. Vice Chairman Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in
favor. None opposed.
A five-minute break was observed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-208-LL Coppell Trade
Center, zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-208-LI (Planned
Development-208-Light Industrial) to approve a Concept Plan to allow the
construction of approximately 645,000-square-feet of office warehouse uses on 40.6
acres of property, and approval of a Detail Plan for Phase 1 on 12.87 acres of property,
containing a 195,845-square-foot building located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, between Northpoint Drive (extended) and the extension of Freeport Parkway, at
the request of David Masters, Merriman Associates/Architects Companies.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board, discussing the Concept Plan for four proposed office/warehouse
buildings, a Detail Plan for Phase 1, and the tree issue associated with this property. He
then stated that staff recommends approval of this Planned Development, reading nine
staff conditions into the record. He then stated that of five notices sent to property
owners within 200', no responses either in favor or in opposition were returned to the
Planning Department.
A1 Sorrels, The Holt Companies, Coppell Sandy Lake Industrial, LP, 5055 Keller Springs
Road, Suite 300, Addison, TX 75001, present to represent this case before the
Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement with staff conditions. David
Masters and Brian DeGravelle, Merriman Associates/Architects, 300 North Field Street,
Dallas, TX 75202, discussed articulation, height of building, screening on the roof to
obscure air conditioning units, etc.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to tree mitigation and the possibility of mulching the
designated trees, making the mulch available to the City/residents, the need for additional
articulation along the Sandy Lake Road elevation, materials to be used on monument
signage, Ken Griffin addressed the proposed 121/Freeport Parkway connection, with
acknowledgement of a median cut along Sandy Lake Road to serve the area property
owners, etc.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one
spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the public hearing.
Action:
Vice Chairman Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-208-LI,
Coppell Trade Center, zoning change request from L! to PD-208-LI, subject to the
following conditions:
1)
Change address of Sandy Lake Industrial to "Addison" from "Dallas" on all
exhibits.
2)
Tree mitigation fees of $500,000 shall be spread over five years with equal
amounts ($100,000/year) being paid annually (January 1 st). If, however, the
Economic Development Committee and City Council can determine a more
equitable fee arrangement, we would support their findings.
3) Do not include exhibits PD L0.01, .02, L1.01 in future submittals.
4)
Provide REVISED exhibit L0.00 with mitigation changes (see John Elias e-
mail attached).
5) Change Exhibit L1.01 to "Detailed" Landscape Plan.
6)
Indicate Monument Sign letter materials on plan.
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7) Abide by the attached Departmental comments (Parks).
8) Eliminate the Fire Department connection closest to Sandy Lake Road.
9)
Add vertical banding to the south elevation, thereby complying with
Section 12-25-5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
Consider approval of the Coppell Trade Center~ Lot 1 Block 1~ Minor Plat, to allow
the construction of a 195,845-square-foot building (Phase 1) on a portion of 40.6
acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, between
Northpoint Drive (extended) and the extension of Freeport Parkway, at the request
of David Masters, Merriman Associates/Architects Companies.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit,
stating that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, reading two staff conditions
into the record.
A1 Sorrels, The Holt Companies, Coppell Sandy Lake Industrial, LP, 5055 Keller Springs
Road, Suite 300, Addison, TX 75001, present to represent this case before the
Commission, stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Coppell Trade
Center, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Prepare title, signature and additions statements as outlined in the Coppell
Subdivision Regulations.
2) Abide by Engineering's comments.
Commissioner Milosevich seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
Consider approval of the Villas of Lake Vista~ Phase 1~ Final Plat, to allow the platting
of 93 townhome lots and 13 common areas on 12.7 acres of property located south of
Lake Vista Drive, east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson
& Associates, Inc.
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Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item, showing exhibits, stating that in August
of 2004, Council granted the Commission Final Plat approval authority. He stated that
this request represents Phase ! of an eventual 155-1ot townhouse development. He then
stated that staff recommends approval of this Phase 1 Final 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 questions, stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Milosevich made a motion to approve the Villas of Lake Vista,
Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
Phase 1,
1) Contact Jeff Curry (972) 570-4126 for easement requirements.
2)
Add "Temporary" to note depicting access to property from Lake Vista
Drive and Milton Way.
3)
Add note to plat that all common areas will be maintained by a property
owners association.
4) Abide by Engineering comments.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in
favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the BEI Properties Additiom Lot 1~ Block A~ Site Plan, to
allow the construction of a 3,537-square-foot retail building on 0.48 of an acre of
property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, between Southwestern
Boulevard and Bethel Road, at the request of Gene Cooper, Cooper General
Contractors.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board. After discussing the site plan, landscape plan, elevations and
proposed signage, he stated that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan, reading one
condition into the record.
Gene Cooper, 1225 E. Crosby, Suite A-i, Carrollton, TX 75006, present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement with the staff
condition.
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Discussion:
There was some discussion as to whether or not the monument sign conforms to the
Ordinance (the answer was "yes'), lighting on the building, whether or not a canopy will
be used (the answer was "no"), etc.
Action:
Commissioner Hall made a motion to recommend approval of the BE! Properties
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, subject to the following condition:
1)
Ensure the lighting shown on the rear elevation meets the glare and
lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the BEI Properties Additiom Lot 1~ Block A~ Minor Plat, to
allow the construction of a 3,537-square-foot retail building on 0.48 of an acre of
property located along the west side of Denton Tap, between Southwestern
Boulevard and Bethel Road, at the request of Gene Cooper, Cooper General
Contractors.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit.
After discussing various easements, he stated that staff recommends approval of this
Minor Plat, reading one condition into the record.
Gene Cooper, 1225 E. Crosby, Suite A-i, Carrollton, TX 75006, 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 Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the BE! Properties
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, subject to the following condition:
1) Compliance with the Engineering comments.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Hall, Foreman, Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on November 9, 2004:
a. Case No. PD-163R3-SF-9, Windsor Estates, zoning change request
from PD-163R2-SF-9 to PD-163R3-SF-9 to allow the retention of
an existing 4.25' tall wrought iron fence on an 18" tall retaining
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wall 15 feet from the property line along DeForest Road on Lot 1,
Block B (612 St. James).
b. Case No. PD-206-HO-R, Conoboy Addition, zoning change request
from HO-R to PD-206-HO-R, to allow the conversion of a 2,480-
square-foot residential structure to an office use at 717 Coppell
Road.
c. Conoboy Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
d. Case No. PD-207-C, Ballet Academy of Texas, zoning change
request from C to PD-207-C to allow the construction of an 11,214-
square-foot ballet studio along the south side of Fitness Court,
approximately 350 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
e. Ballet Academy of Texas, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
f. Case No. S-1217-LI, Coppell South Substation, zoning change
request from LI to S-1217-LI, to allow the construction of an
electric substation along the north side of Southwestern
Boulevard, approximately 500 feet west of Coppell Road.
g. Coppell South Substation Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat.
h. Case No. PD-204-C, Cr~me de la Cr~me, zoning change request from
C to PD-204-C to allow the construction of a 20,425-square-foot day
care center along the east side of Denton Tap Road, south of the
Vintage Car Wash.
TexasBank Addition, Lots 1R and 2R, Block A, Replat.
Gateway Business Park No. 2, Lot 2, Block A (Avaya), Site Plan
Amendment, to allow for the addition of three air conditioner
chillers, an additional transformer and modification of the
previously approved generator plan at 1111 Freeport Parkway.
k. Sherrill Acres, Lot 3, Block 1 (Unificare), Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a 16,000-square-foot office building south of East Belt
Line Road, approximately 2,150 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard.
I. Rozas Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the construction of
a 6,514-square-foot dental/medical office building along the north side
of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 280 feet east of Moore Road.
m. Rozas Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat.
n. Ordinance for Case No. PD-205-HC, Vista Ridge Addition, Lots 1BR-
8X Block D (The Plaza), zoning change from HC to PD-205-HC, to
allow for the development of six, one- and two-story general and
medical office buildings and two common areas along the north side of
S.H. 121, approximately 670 feet east of Denton Tap Road.
o. Ordinance for Case No. S-1223-TC, Taco Del Mar, zoning change
from TC to S-1223-TC, to allow the operation of a 1,650-square-foot
restaurant, with outdoor patio, to be located in the Town Center
Addition, Lot 2, Block 3, along the east side of Denton Tap Road;
north of Town Center Blvd.
p. Ordinance for a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code
of Ordinances, Section 12-34-2.6, adding subsection (I) regarding
exempting the building pad areas from the tree reparation
requirement.
With nothing further
At the pre-meeting, Planning Director Gary Sieb discussed the decisions made
by Council on November 9, 2004, regarding the above-mentioned cases.
Director's comments:
a. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Planning Director Sieb told the Commission that the design guidelines for
Old Coppell will be discussed at the December Commission hearing, as well
as another request regarding PD-163R3-SF-9, Windsor Estates, to, once
again, consider approval of moving the fence line to 15' from the property
line along DeForest Road. He then thanked the Commission for giving
guidance to Alen Hinckley regarding Case No. PD-209-C, TownOaks
Centre. He advised the Commissioners that the Library was closing from
December 6 through the 19th due to renovations. Packets for the December
meeting will be ready at the reception desk at City Hall on Friday,
December l0th, after 12 noon. The front door is locked at 6 p.m. through the
weekend. Mr. Sieb then stated that NAIOP presented two awards to the
City of Coppell today -- winner of "Most Open to Business Community in
the Metroplex (29 communities) and second place winner of "Timing for
Building Permit".
A Happy Thanksgiving was wished to all.
to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 p.m.
Lee Foreman, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Secretary
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