BM 2006-11-16 PZ
Minutes of November 16,2006
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the city of Coppel! met at 5:30 p.m. to view a video on
open records procedures, followed by the regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 19,
2006. in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Vice Chairman Edmund Haas
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner John Fox
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Chairman Gregory Frnka was absent.
Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Keith Marvin, 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. Viewing Video.
Commissioners and staff viewed a video on open records procedures.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order at approximately 6:35 pm.
3. Approval of minutes dated October 19,2006.
Commissioner Haas made a motion to approve the minutes of October 19, 2006.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. ZC-620 The Duke Leslev
Addition, zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on
Block A, containing 111.6 acres of property and HC (Highway Commercial) on
Blocks Band C, containing 72.9 acres of property to allow the development of mixed
uses, including retail, office, hotel and light industrial (office/warehouse) on a total
of 184.5 acres of property located at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Beltline
Road at the request of Duke Realty LP, being represented by Jack Evans, Pacheco
Koch Consulting Engineers.
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Presentation:
Director of Planning Gary Sieb made a presentation to the Commission. He said there
were eight notices mailed; no responses were received either in favor or opposition. Mr.
Sieb said staff is recommending approval with conditions, which he read for the record.
Jack Evans - Engineer - Pacheco Koch, 8350 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1000,
Dallas - was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Alex Bennett - Applicant/Owner - Duke Realty LP, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite
360, Dallas - was present to represent this case before the Commission and
answer any questions.
Discussion:
There was a question about conducting a traffic impact analysis and Mr. Evans said that
one was being prepared. There was some discussion about specifics as to what
companies or hotels might be considering this property. Mr. Bennett said there were
discussions being held with multiple retail developers but nothing definite has been
decided.
Public HeariDl!::
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come forward to
speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-620 The Duke Lesley
Addition, subject to the following staff conditions:
1. Show zoning classification lines going to middle of street right-of-way.
2. Dimension and show acreage of Lot 2, Block C.
3. Adjust and show acreage/dimensions of Lot 1, Block C.
4. Show acreage of area north of Lots 1 and 2, Block C.
5. Note that corner lots have two front yards.
6. Design all buildings/screening, and provide landscaping in conformance with
the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
5. Consider approval of the Duke Leslev Addition. Blocks A. Band C. Preliminary
Plat, to establish Blocks A, Band C, allowing for the submission of final plats prior
to development on 184.5 acres of property located at the northwest corner of IH-635
and Beltline Road at the request of Duke Realty LP, being represented by Jack
Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
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Presentation:
Mr. Sieb made a presentation to the Commission. He said staff is recommending
approval with conditions, which he read for the record.
Jack Evans - Engineer - Pacheco Koch, 8350 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1000,
Dallas - was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Discussion:
There was some discussion with regard to the on ramp to IH-635. Mr. Evans said he had
been working with TxDot regarding this issue.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Duke Lesley Addition, Blocks A, B
and C, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following staff conditions:
1. Meet all requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and all other city codes.
2. Show proposed zoning for each lot and block.
3. Additional 5-foot sidewalk and utility easements need to be shown on each
side of 50-foot right-of-way (see Engineering comments).
Commissioner Fox seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
6. Consider approval of the Duke Lesley Addition. Final Plat of Point West Boulevard
and the Extension of Dividend Drive and Two Buildin2 Sites. Lots 1 & 2. Block C, to
allow the construction of West Point Blvd. Drive and the extension of Dividend
Drive, containing approximately 11.54 acres of property, platting of Lots 1 & 2
containing 17.394 and 5.05 acres respectively, located north of IH-635 and west of
Beltline Road at the request of Duke Realty LP, being represented by Jack Evans,
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
Mr. Sieb made a presentation to the Commission. He said staff is recommending
approval with conditions, which he proceeded to read for the record.
Jack Evans - Engineer - Pacheco Koch, 8350 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 1000,
Dallas - was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the right-of-way at Point West Blvd.. Mr. Sieb said
issues would be worked out to the satisfaction of staff prior to going to Council.
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Action:
Commissioner Haas made a motion to approve the Duke Lesley Addition, Final Plat of
Point West Boulevard and the Extension of Dividend Drive and Two Building Sites, Lots
1 & 2, Block C, subject to the following staff conditions:
1. Five-foot sidewalk and utility easements are needed along Point West
Boulevard.
2. Increase the line weight that depicts Lot 2, Block C.
3. Explanation of Dividend Drive encroachment (See Engineering comments).
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a text amendment to the Code of
Ordinances, Sec. 12-30-4.1 and 12-30-12.5 Gravel, Sand, Stone or Petroleum
Extraction to delete the requirement for an SUP and further reference Article 9-26,
of the Code of Ordinances "Oil and Gas Drilling and Production," regulating the
drilling and production of oil and gas wells within the city.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond made a presentation to the Commission.
Ms. Diamond said that what was needed from the Commission was to delete the SUP
requirement for this use out of the Zoning Ordinance. She said staff is recommending
approval of this text amendment.
Discussion:
There was discussion with regard to where oil and gas drilling would be allowed,
transportation of hazardous materials, sizematic testing (required by the Railroad
Commission), mitigation requirements for noise and vibration levels, growth of
community closer to an existing well, and the need to define the damages and assign
costs wording within the Road Agreement.
Public Hearin2:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for anyone to come forward to
speak either in favor or opposition. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve a text amendment to the Code of
Ordinances, Sec. 12-30-4.1 and 12-30-12.5 Gravel, Sand, Stone or Petroleum Extraction
to delete the requirement for an SUP and further reference Article 9-26, of the Code of
Ordinances "Oil and Gas Drilling and Production," regulating the drilling and production
of oil and gas wells within the city. (Note: Chapter and section will be determined prior
to codification.)
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Commissioner Fox seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
8. Consider calling a Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing to determine
the proper zoning on approximately 16.94 acres of property currently zoned LI
(Light Industrial), along the east side of Hammond Street, north of Burns, a portion
of the property commonly referred to as the Carter Crowley Tract.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer made a presentation to the Commission. He said staff is
recommending calling the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the property. Mr. Sieb said the property was City-
owned and gave a brief explanation of the background of the property.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to call a Planning and Zoning Commission Public
Hearing on December 21st to determine the proper zoning on approximately 16.94 acres
of property currently zoned LI (Light Industrial), along the east side of Hammond Street,
north of Burns, a portion of the property commonly referred to as the Carter Crowley
Tract.
Commissioner Haas seconded; the motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of the motion.
9. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues:
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on November 14,2006:
a) PD-214-TH-l, TH-2, C and SF-9, The Ellington
b) Continuation of Case No. PD-216-H, Robertson Pools
c) Robertson Commercial Pools Addition, Replat and Minor Plat
d) Case No. S-1170R2, Mariachi Grill
e) Case No. PD-217-C, Perky Poodle
f) Northlake Woodlands Center, Lot 4, Block A, Minor Plat
g) Case No. PD-I06R-SF-9, Hidden Valley, Lot 6, Block C
h) Sandy Lake Oaks Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan
i) Sandy Lake Oaks Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat
j) Freeport North. Lot 4R, Block A, Site Plan
k) Freeport North, Lot 4R Block A, Replat
I) Coppell Heights Addition, Lot 9B and Lot 9C, Site Plan
m) Coppell Heights Addition, Lot 9B and Lot 9C, Replat
n) Text amendment to revise the definition of Convenience Store and Retail
Stores and Shops, and amending sign and restaurant regulations
0) Text amendment to reduce notification area to 200 feet for telecommunication
facility.
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Mr. Sieb advised the commiSSIOners of the actions taken at the November 14th
Council meeting. The Council agreed with the P&Z recommendations for Items "b-
d" and "f-o"; Item "a" was denied, after two votes (l15 email notices in opposition
were received); and Item "e" was passed but mutual access easement was not
granted.
B. Director's Comments:
Mr. Sieb asked the commissioners to make sure that we have their correct address,
telephone number and email address.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:39 p.m.
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