BM 2006-08-17 PZ
Minutes of August 17,2006
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, August 17, 2006, in the Council
Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following members were present:
Chair Lee Foreman
Vice Chair Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Borchgardt
Commissioner Matt Hall
Commissioner Richard McCaffrey
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Haas was absent
Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Keith Marvin, Fire
Marshall Tim Oates, Director of Planning Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie
Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and P&Z Secretary Linda Gatlin.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases and actions taken by Council on
August 8, 2006.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman foreman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:35 p.m.
3. Approval of minutes dated July 20, 2006.
Commissioner Reese made a motion to approve the minutes of July 20, 2006.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall
McCaffrey, Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. Motion
carried (6-0).
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1235-TC. Healthv Me
Marketplace, zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to S-1235-TC
(Special Use Permit-1235- Town Center), to allow the operation of a 2,995-
square-foot grocery, restaurant and cooking school, to be located in the
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Town Center Addition, Lot 2, Block 3, along the east side of Denton Tap
Road; north of Town Center Blvd., at the request of Cathy Fraser.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond said this is a request for a Special
Use Permit in the last lease space available in this shopping center. Healthy Me
Marketplace will encompass approximately 3,000 square feet, approximately
1,000 square feet for a grocery store, approximately 1,000 square feet for a
cooking school that would have 18 seats, a 16-seat restaurant and a kitchen. The
concept is to encourage children to eat and cook healthier.
This lease space has a double frontage. The primary entrance for the cooking
school will be from Town Center Boulevard and the entrance to the grocery store
will be from Denton Tap. There will be signs on both entrances and is compliant
with the sign ordinance.
Staff is recommending approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall be in accordance with the Site Plan, Floor Plan and
Sign Plan
2. Hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday and 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Cathy Fraser - 272 Enclaves, Coppell, Texas, was present to answer questions on
behalf of this case. She spoke to the Commission regarding the philosophy of
Healthy Me Marketplace and how the business would function.
Discussion:
Commissioner Kittrell asked the applicant for what ages of children this cooking
school was designed. Ms. Fraser said it was primarily designed for children 2 12
to 5 years and another class from 5 to 10 years of age. This last age group would
be where healthy habits can be instilled. Nutrition and health workshops would
also be given as well as adult cooking classes if there were a demand by the
community.
Commissioner Reese wanted to know how the eating area would be used. Ms.
Fraser said that in the business plan, approximately 25% of store traffic would 0
eat on site. The food will be prepared and packaged in the kitchen; also nothing
would be served hot. There would be four, customer-convenience-reheating
appliances (microwaves, convection ovens, etc.) that people could use to eat on
site.
Public Hearine::_
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition. No one came forward.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
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Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve Case No. S-1235-TC,
Healthy Me Marketplace, with staff conditions.
Commissioner Hall seconded, with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, McCaffrey,
Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed (6-0).
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-200R-SF-12.
Petterson Addition. Lots 1-4. Block A, zoning change request from 2F-9 (Two
Family-9) to PD-200-SF -12 (Planned Development Revised -200, Single
Family-12) to allow the construction of four single-family homes on 2.27
acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 120 feet west of Summer Place Drive, at the request of John
Margetis, Endeavor Custom Homes.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer said the property is located between Cottonwood Estates
and the Summer Place Addition. There are currently two, 2F -9 lots within this
property and the applicant is proposing four lots with one common area along
Sandy Lake Road. Currently, a 55-foot building line is being shown and the
applicant has agreed to move this back to 64 feet to provide a 30-foot set back
from the fire lane, utility and access easement to give an adequate front yard for a
single-family-12 development.
One exception to the Subdivision Ordinance would be the public street frontage
requirement. A private drive, fire lane utility and access easement is being
proposed for access to each of these lots. The landscape area along Sandy Lake is
15-feet wide and a screening wall is proposed. A HOA would maintain the
common area along Sandy Lake as well as the fire lane and utilities if a public
line were not feasible.
With the shift in the building line, the lots will have a circular drive. Garage
access is from the alley. The setbacks are 30-foot front yard setbacks for the SF-
12 base zoning, 10% of the lot width would be the side yard setback. In this case,
120-foot-lot width means 12 feet. The unique situation with this lot is that the fire
lane, utility and access easement would count as part of the lot area to allow for
building a larger home.
There were 46 notices sent out, 3 were returned in favor and one opposed. There
was a general concern regarding whether this property would be constructed in a
timely manner. Also of concern was the access to the property, the building of a
masonry wall separating this property from the adjacent subdivision, the alley
access and the increase in traffic.
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Staff is recommending approval; subject to the following conditions:
1) The Engineering Department is not in favor of these 4 homes going in
with a private sanitary sewer system, and believes all 4 sites could drain to
a public sewer line in Summer Place, via a gravity system.
2) A Tree Removal Permit is required prior to removal of any trees.
3) Increase the building line to 65' from the western property line. This will
actually be 30' from the fire lane, utility and access easement (same as SF-
12 front yard setback requirements).
4) Show circular drives on each lot on the Site Plan.
5) Remove note referring to a landscape easement, as this is a common area,
not an easement.
6) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric equipment
locations.
John Margetis, 5410 E. State Hyw 287, Midlothian, Texas - was present to
answer questions on behalf of this case. He said he was in agreement with staff
recommendations.
Public Hearine::
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve Case No. PD-200R-SF-12,
Petterson Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, subject to staff conditions.
Commissioner Hall seconded, with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, McCaffrey,
Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed (6-0).
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval ofthe Petterson Addition. Lots 1-4.
Block A. Replat, being a Replat of Lots 1 and 2, to allow the construction of
four single-family homes on 2.27 acres of property located along the north
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 120 feet west of Summer Place
Drive, at the request of John Margetis, Endeavor Custom Homes.
Presentation:
Mr. Steer said this is the companion case to the previous case, PD-200R-SF-12.
The existing plat shows two lots with an existing easement that will need to be
abandoned for the proposed development. The applicant is proposing two utility
easements parallel to the fire lane, utility and access easement and a sanitary
sewer on the east side of this easement.
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Staff is recommending approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. Depict all easements being abandoned by this plat.
2. Comply with the attached Departmental Comment Sheet.
3. Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss easement requirements.
4. Change "2004" to "2006" within the Floodplain Administrator signature
block.
John Margetis, 5410 E. State Hyw 287, Midlothian, Texas - was present to
answer questions on behalf of this case. He said he was in agreement with staff
recommendations.
Public Hearine::
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Hall made a motion to approve Petterson Addition, Lots 1-4,
Block A, Replat, with staff conditions.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded, with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall,
McCaffrey, Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed (6-0).
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1234-SF-12. ARK
Church, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1234-SF-
12 (Special Use Permit-1234-Single Family-12), to allow the construction of a
4,255-square-foot church on approximately 0.6 acres of property located at
517 Sandy Lake at the southwest corner of Holly Street, at the request of
Ralph Martinez, RGM Architects.
Presentation:
Mr. Steer said the property is currently developed with a 2,400-square-foot
church; six 8" trees on the northwest corner, which will be removed; and six or
seven parking spaces off Holly. The proposed building is 4,255 square feet. The
parking and access is off Holly and eighteen parking spaces are being proposed
which meets the city minimum requirement of one space per three seats with their
proposal of 54 seats.
Twenty trees are being proposed on the Landscape Plan. To meet the city
ordinance of 22 trees for this lot, two additional trees would need to be added.
The elevations show EFIS instead of Austin Stone, which has been agreed upon
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by the applicant to be used as the accent material. The Austin Stone will be
reduced to 20 percent of the elevations (a colorboard was shown to the
commissioners) .
Notifications were sent out to property owners within 200 feet of the property. Of
the 14 notices sent out, one was returned in favor, several people spoke to staff
with concerns regarding the parking not being sufficient, access off Holly rather
than Sandy Lake, parking along Holly Street, and the number of dead trees on the
site.
Staff is recommending approval, subject to the following conditions:
1) Indicate specifications for all materials to be used on black and white
elevations, and include Austin Stone in place of EFIS.
2) A Tree Removal Permit is required prior to the start of construction.
3) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric load
requirements.
4) Change adjacent zoning to the west to read "PD-99-SF-T'.
5) Rectify the discrepancies between the landscaping plant list, tree survey
and what is actually shown on the drawing.
6) Ensure side and front yard setbacks meet the Zoning Ordinance
requirements (25' side and 20' rear minimum).
Mr. Ralph Martinez - 2400 Empire Central, Dallas, Texas - RGM Architects
Rev. Bvung Shin - 517 E. Sandy Lake, Coppell, Texas - ARK Church
Daniel Park - 10717 MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas - ARK Church
Mr. Martinez and Rev. Shin were present to answers questions on behalf of this
case. Mr. Martinez said he and the applicants were in agreement with staff
recommendations and would welcome advice as the project develops. He said
there are some changes that will need to be added that were not reflected in the
church's budget.
Discussion:
Chairman Foreman asked about Mr. Martinez' statement referencing the budget
and wanted to know if there was anything being proposed that was not in the
budget. Mr. Martinez said the budget was in the process of being developed;
doing this simultaneously. Chairman Foreman asked if it could be assumed that
ground would not be broken unless there is enough budget to complete the project
as being presented. Mr. Martinez said that was correct.
Commissioner Hall left the Council Chambers.
Public HeariDl~:
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition.
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Gary Mann - 144 S. Holly, Coppell, Texas - Mr. Mann voiced his
concern regarding access to the property, width of the street, emergency
vehicles getting to the end of the street, and the number of parking spaces
being provided. He also said the design on the rendering is an
improvement to what is currently on the property, but once again voiced
his concern for the citizens on Holly and the access for emergency
vehicles.
Mr. Martinez asked if there were any plans for the improvement to Holly
Street.
Mr. Griffin, City Engineer, indicated by the shake of his head "no."
Steve Kimbrell - 137 S. Holly, Coppell, Texas - Mr. Kimbrell asked
about "no parking" on Sandy Lake.
Mr. Griffin said there were certain streets in town that inherently are "no
parking," these streets are boulevards or thoroughfare streets, i.e., Denton
Tap, Belt Line, Sandy Lake and MacArthur.
Mr. Kimbrell also wanted to say that he was concerned about the overflow
parking.
Ann Harrison - 141 S. Holly, Coppell, Texas - Ms. Harrison stated she
has visited with staff about this issue. She has lived in Coppell since
1969. She said she has observed double parking on the street and has
concerns regarding the number of cars that are there now and the probably
increase of cars when the project is completed. Ms. Harrison's other
concern was how cement, roofing and brick trucks where going to get to
the property. She asked if gravel could be put down for the trucks to enter
and exit off Sandy Lake Road.
Chairman Foreman said that this particular site would not accommodate a curb
cut because there is not enough frontage.
Carol Dane - 149 S. Holly, Coppell, Texas - Ms. Dane said that the size
of the lot is small for the church. She said that with the new church, more
people will be attending and there is no room to increase the number of
parking spaces.
The applicant, Mr. Park, assured the Commission that parking would not occur on
Holly. He said there were other alternatives to solving the parking problems.
Mr. Steer suggested making the "no church parking on Holly" a requirement for
the Special Use Permit. Chairman Foreman expressed his agreement to this
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suggestion and said it would be made a matter of record. This was made #7
condition for recommendation.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Commissioner Reese asked to go on record as being opposed to any requirements
that would prevent the church from parking on the street. He said he understands
from the applicants that if there were to be a problem, the church would be good
citizens and make other arrangements for other parking. He disagreed with
making Holly Street restriction a condition of approval.
Commissioner McCaffrey wanted to keep the requirement since the applicant
agreed, thus making the residents of Holly Street more comfortable.
Chairman Foreman voiced his concern that there would be overflow street
parking and wanted to know if there were to be a problem, what rights the city
would have to rectify the problem. Mr. Sieb said that parking is allowed on any
street unless it is posted "no parking." The church has the right to park on Holly
in a parallel manner. He further stated that if parking became a problem, the city,
with Council action, could put up "no parking" signs.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve Case No. S-1234-SF -12, ARK
Church, with staff conditions, including the additional of condition #7- the church
will not park on Holly Street.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded, with
McCaffrey, Foreman and Kittrell voting in favor.
against. Motion carried (4-1 ).
Commissioners Borchgardt,
Commissioner Reese voted
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Strine:fellow Addition, Lot 1.
Block B. Replat, to allow the construction of a 4,255-square-foot church on
approximately 0.6 acres of property located at 517 Sandy Lake at the
southwest corner of Holly Street, at the request of Ralph Martinez, RGM
Architects.
Presentation:
Mr. Steer said this case was a Replat for the requirement of platting a fire lane.
Staff is recommending approval, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss easement requirements.
2) Remove "Minor Plat" from the title block.
3) Indicate what type of easement is proposed to be dedicated on the western
property line.
4) Comply with all Engineering comments.
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Mr. Martinez and Rev. Shin were present to answer questions regarding this case
and were in agreement with staff conditions.
Public Hearine::
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Stringfellow Addition, Lot
1, Block B. Replat, with staff conditions.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded, with Commissioners Borchgardt,
McCaffrey, Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed (5-0).
Commissioner Hall returned to the Council Chambers.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1236-A. MetroPCS,
zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to S-1236-A (Special Use Permit-
1236-Agriculture), to allow for a wireless communication antenna to be
mounted to an existing electric transmission tower, with an accessory cabinet
with enclosure at the base of the tower, located approximately 1,700-feet
southwest of the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and the transmission
line easement; north of Belt Line Road, at the request of David Green.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb said the proposed tower is a middle tower of three
located in the same general area. It is in the easement that runs southwest to
northeast through the city. Mr. Sieb passed around a colorboard to indicate the
materials to be used in constructing the building at the base of the structure.
He said the equipment cabinet at the base is approximately 15 feet by 20 feet and
the masonry wall around the cabinet equipment is 6 feet tall. The gates will be
opaque. There will be six antennae located at the top of the tower. The
dimension of the antennae is 4 Y2 feet tall by 8 inches wide by 2 % quarter inches
thick and will be 114 feet above the ground.
176 notices were sent out, two responses were returned in favor, and 5 responses
in opposition.
Staff recommends approval, subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide access to site from east of tower, not along alley west of tower.
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2) Submission of additional information regarding access concerns.
3) Explanation of utility provision and location.
4) Departmental comments (Engineering).
Dave Green - 416 Fountain Park Drive, Euless, Texas - was present to answer
questions regarding this case and is in agreement with staff conditions. He said
the antennae panels are much smaller than what is presently there because of
newer technology.
Discussion:
Chairman Foreman asked if there were three different operators on the towers in
the area. Mr. Sieb said that was correct.
Public Hearine::
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve Case No. S-1236-A,
MetroPCS, subject to staff conditions.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded, with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall,
McCaffrey, Foreman, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed (6-0).
Chairman Foreman called for a five-minute recess.
10. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued): Consider approval of Case No. PD-214-
TH-l. TH-2. C and SF-9. The ElIine:ton, zoning change request from C
(Commercial), R (Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family-9) to PD-214-TH-l, TH-2,
C and SF-9 (Planned Development-214-Townhouse-l, Townhouse-2,
Commercial and Single-Family), with a Concept Site Plan to allow the
development of 128 townhouse units (67 TH-l units on approximately 11.6
acres of Tract A.l and 61 TH-2 units on approximately 7.5 acres of Tract
A.2); Commercial uses on Tract A.3 (approximately 2 acres) along Sandy
Lake Road; and on Tracts A.4 and A.5 (4.4 acres) along Denton Tap Road;
SF -9 on 3.3 acres for park/open space, on Tract B for a total of
approximately 29.05 acres of property located south of Sandy Lake Road,
and west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Matthew Alexander,
Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb reviewed what was requested at the last Commission
meeting on July 20th and then provided a summary of what was currently being
requested, with revisions based on comments made by both citizens and
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Commission members. Mr. Sieb said that staff feels the density is still
problematic with 125 units on this property, the development code guidelines
have not been met, there was concern about garage setbacks, no guest parking,
and the need to receive a Landscape Plan before mitigation fees can be
determined.
Mr. Sieb prepared a chart to show the development proposal compared with city
developmental guidelines.
Staff could recommend approvaL subject to the following 14 conditions:
1. Reduce density to 5 du/ac
2. Abide by Development Code guidelines (lot size, depth, width, etc.)
3. Specify maximum unit height of two stories or 35 feet
4. State minimum rear year setbacks of 20 feet
5. Provide guest parking at code requirements
6. Eliminate on-street parking calculations for required parking
7. Correct tree mitigation calculations and pay fees
8. Meet city codes relative to driveway and circulation plan
9. Revise PD and Plan to be consistent with one another
10. Reduce the number of bedrooms to no more than two per unit
11. Remove"... area regulations for alley access dwellings..." from PD
conditions
12. Submit conceptual elevations of non-residential uses proposed in PD
13. Provide color board showing building materials
14. Abide by departmental comments (Parks, Fire, Engineering)
Darron Ash - 832 DeForest Road, Coppell - was present to answer questions on
behalf of this case. Mr. Ash made introductory and philosophic remarks
regarding the background of this case along with comments on the economic
development of Coppell. He also said he believed there were three main items
which were addressed to seek approval of this case: reduce overall density if
possible, reduce the number of variances from 13 to 6 and reduce the three-story
townhouses to two-story townhouses. He said Mr. Alexander would explain how
these concerns were addressed.
Bill Anderson - 5226 Village Creek Dr., Suite 200, Piano, Texas - was present to
answer questions on behalf of this case.
Matt Alexander - 5226 Village Creek Dr., Suite 200, Piano, Texas - was present
to explain the technical changes made between the P&Z Commission meeting on
July 20 and the meeting today, and answer questions on behalf of this case. Mr.
Alexander then proceeded to address the conditions staff outlined above.
Public Hearine::
Chairman Foreman opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come
forward to speak either in favor or opposition.
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Charles Eveler - 136 Fieldcrest Loop, Coppell, Texas - Mr. Eveler
indicated his concern about saving the green belt, the use of the park and
access into the property through the park.
Jeannine Luenser - 120 Hearthwood Dr., Coppell, Texas - Ms. Luenser is
a resident of Wynnpage, close to the proposed park area. Her concerns
were about the schools, she questioned the need for four bedrooms for
"emptynesters," security issues with empty parks, the fence separating the
proposed property from the Wynnpage property, the cut through between
the proposed property and the Wynnpage property, and the use of the park.
Chairman Foreman asked the applicant(s) to address some the questions put forth
by the residents.
Mr. Ash came forward to answer the questions.
. Trees - Leave as many trees as possible.
. Use of Park - Unrestrictive for The Ellington residents, relaxed, peaceful
setting.
. Security - Development will halt dumping
. Screening Wall- Decorative, metal fence
Tim Oates, Fire Marshall, came forward to address the issue of access onto
Tealwood. He said the Fire Department is recommending a street be built, not
just grasscrete. City Ordinance requires any subdivision that has greater than 30
homes to have two entrances. Wynnpage was built with the intention of having a
second entrance. The proposed development (The Ellington) meets the ordinance
at this time with the second access to Denton Tap, but the Wynnpage Addition is
still not in compliance. He also said the grasscrete would have to have bollards
for vision purposes.
Mr. Anderson spoke to the issue of the secondary entrance to the proposed
development. He said this would not be a road used everyday but would allow for
the Fire Department to evacuate people should it become necessary. Mr.
Anderson suggested the use of a 12 or 14- foot wide trail, as a means of entering
and exiting should the condition warrant. This would still resemble a road
through a park. but with the use of 6-inch thick concrete versus the grasscrete.
Paul Shea - 259 Tealwood Dr., Coppell, Texas - Mr. Shea said that
everything was fine except the issue of Tealwood. He said the
homeowners of Wynnpage could use the back alley and exit out of the
subdivision. He said he was not in favor of putting a street through the
two areas.
Bob Calabro - 116 Hearthwood Dr., Coppell, Texas - Mr. Calabro voiced
his concern about the cut through. He said he thought the developer had a
done an excellent job in providing a plan that would get the Fire
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Department truck in and out of the area. He said he thought the developer
had done a super job in trying to get along with the community. Mr.
Calabro had a question about the costs involved with the wall going across
the greenbelt area.
Mr. Ash asked if the idea of some temporary passage through the commercial site
that is being built had been investigated. It would not need to be a road, but a use
of the alley, along the property line. The passage would then come through where
the commercial building is being built and exit onto Denton Tap. He thought
maybe the city could look into this to see if it were possible.
Chairman Foreman closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
The Commissioners had questions for the staff and the applicants, and answers
and discussion followed. Some of the questions and concerns were: current
zoning of the proposed development, tree mitigation, density relative to The
Comprehensive Master Plan, clear direction on the issue of Tealwood (cut
through), gated entrance to proposed park area, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Hall made a motion to approve Case No. PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C
and SF-9, The Ellington, subject to applicant working with city's Economic
Development Committee for a reduction of tree mitigation fees and getting
acceptance from the Fire Department regarding emergency access.
There was much discussion from both the Commissioners and the applicant(s)
regarding the wording of the motion. The city staff had concerns regarding
certain requirements not being met.
Following this discussion, Chairman Foreman summarized the conditions for the
record and then added an eighth condition as well. The conditions are as follows:
1. Meet with the Economic Development Committee to discuss assistance
with tree mitigation fees.
2. Continue to work with the fire marshal and the city engineer to design
an acceptable plan to provide access between Wynnpage and The
Ellington developments.
3. Provide a decorative metal fence along the southern property line and
potentially the west property line of the 3.3-acre open space tract.
4. Consider providing additional off-street guest parking.
5. Include concept plans for the proposed commercial tracts on Sandy
Lake and Denton Tap.
6. State the maximum height of the townhouses to be two-story, not to
exceed 41 feet.
7. Indicate maximum number of townhouses to be 122 units.
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8. Directive to staff to not include the illustration indicating 57 single-
family lots that could be constructed at this same site.
Again, there was discussion of adding condition #8. Chairman Foreman called
for a second on the motion as read. Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall, McCaffrey,
and Foreman voting in favor. Commissioners Kittrell and Reese voting in
opposition. Motion carried (4-2).
11. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues:
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on August 8, 2006:
1. PD-208R-LL Coppell Trade Center
2. Coppell Trade Center, Lot lR, Block 1, Replat
3. PD-215-LI, Victron Energy
4. Victron Stores Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat
5. Freeport North, Lot 3CR, Quill Corporation, Site Plan Amendment
6. Freeport North, Lot 3CR, Quill Corporation, Replat
B. Director's Comments:
Due to lack of time, Council action for August 8th was not discussed in pre-
session. Mr. Sieb said the items that went before the City Council on August
8th were passed.
Mr. Sieb updated the Commissioners on the interviews for the P&Z
Commission. He said there were 29 a~plicants and the Council will make the
selections known at the September 1 t Council Meeting.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 p.m.
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