BM 2006-12-21 PZ
Minutes of December 21,2006
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, December 21, 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 Gregory Frnka
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner John Fox
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Also present were Director of Engineering/Public Works Ken Griffin, Deputy Fire
Chief/Prevention Tim Oates, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie
Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and 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 December 12,
2006.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated November 16,2006.
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes of November 16, 2006, as
amended, noting with regard to Item No.7, the correct Chapter and Section of the Code
of Ordinances have been established regarding the regulation of drilling and production
of oil and gas wells within the City of CoppelL This information should be added to the
minutes. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; the motion carried 7-0 with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in
favor; none opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-213R-H. Coupell
Commons, zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-213R-H (Planned
Development-213 Re\'ised-Historic) with a Concept Site Plan, to allow the
development of 39 townhouse units, recreation, open space and common areas on
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5.561 acres of propert}' located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately
210 feet north of Bethel Road, at the request of Jason Marshall, The Marshall Firm.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits,
including a color board, and reminded the Commission that this case was originally heard
in March. He stated that many of the concerns. which lead to the denial of this case, are
still unresolved, mentioning specifically that the proposal does not follow the guidelines
of the Old Cappel! ,\'fasrer Plan, accepted by Council in 2002, which is being followed
by other new development in the area. After reviewing this most recent proposal, Mr.
Sieb stated that staff is recommending denial, once again, summarizing major concerns
into the record. He mentioned that 24 notices were sent to property owners within 200'
of this proposed Planned Development, adding that one favorable response and two
responses in opposition were returned to the Planning Department. He also said that he
received three unfavorable telephone responses.
Jason MarshalL The Marshall Firm, 302 N. Market Street, Suite 510, Dallas, TX 75204,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He
highlighted changes made to this plan since last heard by the Commission and Council.
He stated that, in his opinion, the property along Coppell Road, in the foreseeable future,
is not going to be developed or marketed for mixed-use/office sites as envisioned in the
Old Coppell Alasrer Plan, hence the applicant's land-use proposal for townhomes.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to density issues. Gary Sieb discussed differences between
this proposal and the townhouse development to the north - Old Coppell Townhomes,
which has less density. Variance requests were also discussed. Chairman McCaffrey
explained how the Old Cappel! Master Plan was conceived; i.e., having a pedestrian
design vs. a vehicular design, thereby achieving a more "pedestrian feel" when walking
the neighborhood. Several Commissioners expressed support of upholding the vision and
promise of pedestrian-style living for this specialized area.
Public HeariDl?::
Chairman McCaffrey 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:
Dr. Robert Hicks, 546 Mobley Way, Coppell, TX - expressed his concerns with
the proposed density and traffic flow. Wants the City to adhere to the vision of
the Old Coppel! Masler Plan.
Andrew Felder, 518 Mobley Way Court, Coppell, TX - expressed his concerns
with the proposed density. Also wants the City to adhere to the vision of the Old
Coppel! Master Plan.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
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Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny Case No. PD-213R-H, CoppeIl Commons.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey. Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor of denial; none opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-218-LI. Shake and
Shine:le, to allow for the recognition of the existing uses on the southern portion of
the property and the construction of four 14,420-square-foot office/warehouse
buildings on the northern portion of this J 0.2 acre tract of land located on the north
side of Beltline Road approximately 350 feet east of North Lake Drive, at the
request of Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission
showing exhibits, including a color board. She gave a brief history of this property,
dating back to the mid-1980's, when different development standards were followed.
The proposed new development will conform to current development standards and the
existing structures will retain their legal non-conforming status. The proposal calls for
four small-user office/warehouse buildings and is parked so that up to 50 percent of the
building could be office space. After discussing the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and
Elevations, Ms. Diamond stated that staff recommends approval of this Planned
Development. subject to three revisions to the Site Plan and three revisions to the
Landscape Plan, which she read into the record.
Mark Pross, architect, 5310 Harvest Hill Road, Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75230, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated
agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearine::
Chairman McCaffrey 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 McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval Case No. PD-2 I 8-LI,
Shake and Shingle, subject to the following conditions:
Site Plan Revisions:
1) Revise Condition #2 to delete the second sentence. This issue is adequately
covered in Condition #3.
2) Deletion of Condition #6, this is not reflected on the Landscape Plan.
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3) Re\'ise location of the FDCs to be located within 50 feet of a fire hydrant and
on the same side of the fire lane of said hydrant.
Landscape Plan Revisions:
I) Increase the size of several of the parking lot islands on the Landscape Plan to
match the site plan. to be compliant with the Landscape Ordinance.
2) Rectify the inconsistencies between the quantity of trees indicated on the Plant
list, the landscape Calculations, and indicated on the Landscape Pan.
3) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees from
this site.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Shake and Shine:le Addition. Lot
lR, Block A, Replat, being a Replat of Tract 1, of the Shake and Shingle Addition,
to establish various easements and fire lanes to allow the construction of four
14,420-square-foot office/warehouse buildings on the northern portion of this 10.2
acre tract of land located on the north side of Beltline Road, approximately 350 feet
east of North Lake Drive, at the request of Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission
showing an exhibit indicating the location of the proposed fire lanes, which will serve the
four proposed buildings. She then pointed out the location of the drainage area and the
necessity of adding a note to the plat pertaining to its perpetual maintenance. Ms.
Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to three
conditions, which she read into the record.
Mark Pross, architect. 5310 Harvest Hill Road, Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75230, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated
agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearine::
Chairman McCaffrey 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 McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval of the Shake and Shingle
Addition, lot 1 R. Block A. Replat, subject to the following conditions:
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I) Add a note to the Plat specifying the perpetual maintenance of the proposed
detention areas at the northeast corner of the property.
2) The inclusion of a dimension for the proposed Utility Easement at the northwest
corner 0 f the property.
3) Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering review.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded: motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey. Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider of Case No. ZC-621(CH), a Planning and Zoning
Commission called Public Hearing, to amend the Land Use Plan designation from
Light Industrial/Showroom to Historic and further to rezone from LI (Light
Industrial) to H (Historic) on approximately 17.2 acres of property located along the
east side of Hammond Street, north of Burns, being a portion of the property
commonly referred to as the Carter Crowley Tract.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. He
stated that the City is envisioning small office/retail uses in this area and discussed future
roadwork through the site. He then stated that staff recommends approval of these
changes to both the Land Use Plan and zoning classification.
Public Hearinl!::
Chairman McCaffrey 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 McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was a question as to why this property wasn't already included in the Historic
district. Planning Director Sieb stated that \vhen the Old Cappel! Master Plan boundaries
were being considered, there was some concern about whether or not the Historic district
should end at Bethel Road or extend to the south. At that time, it was Council's opinion
that at least the property to the east of Coppell Road should be included in the Historic
district, mainly because of Grapevine Springs Park. The consultant then concluded that
like uses should be located on a portion of the property to the west side of Coppell Road,
as well. Nov,' that this district is actively developing and interest has been expressed in
possibly building on this particular property, changing the zoning classification to
Historic is necessary so that the uses envisioned by the Plan can be implemented. He
mentioned that the City bought this property in recent years. City Planner Steer added
that by rezoning this property from Light Industrial to Historic, tilt-wall construction
would no longer be allowed.
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Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval of both Case No. ZC-
621 (CH), zoning change from Light Industrial to Historic, and amending the 1996
Comprehensive Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to a Historic designation.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded: motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell. McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
8. Consider approval of the Lauth Park Center. Lot 1. Block A. Site Plan, to allow the
development of a three-story, 68,350-square-foot medical office on 6.67 acres of
property located north and west of the corner of SH 121 and N. Denton Tap Road,
at the request of David G. Suarez, Lauth Property Group.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color rendering. After review, Mr. Steer stated that staff recommends
approval of this Site Plan, subject to eight conditions, which he read into the record.
David Suarez, Vice President of Development Operations, Lauth Property Group, 100
Crescent Court, #700. Dallas, TX 7520 I, was present to represent this case before the
Commission and answer any questions. He stated agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Lauth Park
Center, Lot 1. Block A, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
I) A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction, and tree
retribution in the amount of $5 I ,850 will be due.
2) Provide monument sign detail indicating dimensions, materials and colors.
3) Include additional screening wall and dumpster information on second elevation
sheet indicating all dimensions, materials and colors. Screening wall should
match the building and should be consistent in both phases.
4) On Landscape Plan. 68 trees are required to be shown within the interior tree
requirement calculations, as one tree is required per island and at the end of
each parking row.
5) Include a legend on the Site Plan.
6) Change "Front Elevation" to read "Elevations" on Elevation Sheets.
7) Depict heights on each elevation.
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8) Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering review.
Commissioner Fox seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
9. Consider approval of the Lauth Park Center. Lots 1 and 2. Block A. Minor Plat, to
establish lot lines and various easements, to allow the development of a medical
office on Lot 1 containing 6.67 acres of property, and the future development of
Highway Commercial uses on Lot 2, containing 5.69 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of SH 121 and N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of David G.
Suarez, Lauth Property Group.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits
indicating existing and proposed easements. He then stated that staff recommends
approval of this Minor Plat, subject to two conditions, which he read into the record.
David Suarez, V ice President of Development Operations, Lauth Property Group, 100
Crescent Court, #700, Dallas. TX 75201, was present and stated agreement with staff
conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Fox made a motion to recommend approval of the Lauth Park Center, Lots
1 and 2, Block A. Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Include the 10' landscaping and wall adjacent to the residential property to the
north in the property owners' association maintenance agreement.
2) Compliance with the Engineering Department comments.
Commissioner Fmka seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Amberpoint Business Park at
Coppell. Lot 2R-l and Lot 2R-2X. Replat, being a Replat of 64.29 acres of property
into two lots, Lot2R-2X, containing 8.6 acres (drainage area), and Lot 2R-l,
containing 55.69 acres (office/warehouse), located at the southwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Freeport Parkway, at the request of Mark McGraw, HaitI
Associates.
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Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit,
explaining the purpose of this Replat; i.e., dividing out the drainage easement as a
separate lot and designating it as a common area lot for taxing (appraised value)
purposes. He then stated that staff recommends approval of this Replat, subject to one
condition, which he read into the record.
Mark McGraw, Halff Associates, 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX 75225, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated agreement with the staff condition.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearine::
Chairman McCaffrey 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 McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the Amberpoint Business
Park at CoppeIl, Lot 2R-I and Lot 2R-2X, Replat, subject to the following condition:
I) Remove the "c.c. ., from the bottom of both sheets. Dallas County has a
label they affix to the plans for recording information.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
11. Consider approval of the Gatewav Business Park No.3. Lots 1 and 2. Block A. Site
Plan, to allow the construction of an 114,810-square-foot, two-story office building
on Lot 1, containing 9.49 acres of property and an 110,560-square-foot, two-story
office building on Lot 2, containing 8.60 acres of land on property located at the
north corner of IH-635 and Freeport Parkway, at the request of Mick Granlund,
O'Brien & Associates.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits, including a color board. After reviewing the Site Plan, including
parking ratio, Landscape Plan and Elevations, she stated that staff recommends approval
of this Site Plan, subject to nine conditions, which she read into the record.
Ric Nelson, Transwestern, 5001 Spring Valley Road, Suite 600-W, Dallas, TX 75244,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr.
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Nelson discussed the 10' -wide strip of land north of the north property line designated as
an off-site landscape easement, subject to approval from Atmos Energy. He stated
agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Gateway
Business Park No.3, Lots I and 2, Block A, Site Plan, subject to the following
conditions:
]) Submission of a separate instrument designating the 10' -wide strip of land north
of the north property line as an off-site landscape easement, subject to approval
from Atmos Energy allowing for the planting of overstory trees (subsequently
revised to ornamental trees) within this buffer area.
2) Reduction of the size of the monument signs to 60 square feet.
3) Provision of a tree, per row parking, within every landscape island.
4) Revision to the Plant List ISchedule Table to include the specification of
quantities of each tree species.
5) Revision to the enhanced pavement at the driveways on the Site and Landscape
Plans to be compliant with the standard detail as specified in the Subdivision
Ordinance.
6) Landscape calculations being revised to include the required 10' perimeter
landscape buffer along the mutual property line between Lots I and 2.
7) Preparation of an exhibit indicating location and size of non-vehicular
landscaping areas to assure compliance with the Landscape Ordinance.
8) Correction of the note indicating "Typical 4-inch caliper shade tree" note to 3-
inch as indicated in the Plant List Schedule.
9) Specify plant material (species and type) to be used for evergreen hedge.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt,
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor~ none opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gatewav Business Park No.3. Lots 1
and 2. Block A. Minor Plat and Replat, being a Replat Gateway Business Park No.
2, Common Area 1, Block A, containing 0.29 of an acre, and a minor plat of
approximately 17.8 acres of property, to establish various easements and fire lanes,
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to allow the construction of two, two-story office buildings on property located at
the north corner of IH-635 and Freeport Parkway, at the request of Mark W.
McGraw, Halff Associates.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the two proposed lots and easements. She stated that staff
recommends approval of this Minor Plat/Replat, subject to two conditions, which she
read into the record.
The applicant did not speak.
Public Hearine::
Chairman McCaffrey 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 McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Gateway Business
Park No.3, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Minor Plat and Replat, subject to the following
conditions:
I) Submission of a separate instrument designating the 10' -wide strip ofland north
of the north property line as an off-site landscape easement, subject to approval
from Atmos Energy allowing for the planting of overstory trees within this buffer
area.
2) The addition of bearings, dimensions and curve data to the fire lane easements.
Commissioner Fox seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey. Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
13. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues:
A. Update on Council planning agenda action on December 12,2006:
a) Case No. ZC-620 Duke Leslie Addition
b) Duke Lesley Addition, Blocks A, Band C, Preliminary Plat
c) Duke Lesley Addition, Final Plat at Point West Boulevard and the
Extension of Dividend Drive and two buildings sites, Lots 1 & 2, Block C
d) Ordinance for text amendments regarding Convenience Store and Retail
Stores and Shops
e) Ordinance for a text amendment reducing the notification distance for
telecommunication facilities
f) Ordinance for Case No. S-1170R2, Mariachi Grill with Private Club
g) Ordinance for Case No. PD-216-H, Robertson Pools
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h) Ordinance for Case No. PD-I06R-SF-9, Hidden Valley
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commissioners of
Council's approval of all the above-mentioned items.
B. Director's Comments:
Planning Director Gary Sieb clarified that Freeport Parkway is a Secondary Image
Zone, meaning one tree is required for every 50 feet, vs. one tree for every 40 feet
in a PrimaTV Image Zone.
Mr. Sieb urged interested persons to sign up for the $150 Leadership CoppeIl
program, which begins on February 8th,
Mr. Sieb informed the Commissioners about the Clip-Boards print-out, indicating
monthly updates of all Boards and Commission actions. The City Secretary
department provides this information.
He then thanked the Commission for its support over the past year and wished
everyone a happy holiday season.
With nothing further to discuss. the meeting adjourned at approximately 8: 10 p.m.
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Richard McCaffrey, C aifma
ATTEST:
Lind atlin, Secretary to the
Commission/Minutes written by Barbara Jahoda,
Acting Secretary
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