BM 2007-02-15 PZ
Minutes of February 15, 2007
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, February 15, 2007, 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 Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner John Fox
Commissioner Gregory Frnka
Also present were Deputy Fire Chief/Prevention Tim Oates, Planning Director Gary Sieb,
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Matt Steer and Acting Secretary
Barbara Jahoda.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated January 18, 2007.
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 2007, as
written. Commissioner Kittrell seconded; 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-221R-HC. Duke Leslev
Addition, zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-221-
Highway Commercial) to PD-221R-HC (Planned Development-221 Revised-Highway
Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for a 182,700-square-foot office
building on 11.85 acres of property located at the southwest corner of the proposed
extension of Dividend Drive and S. Beltline Road, at the request of Jack Evans,
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits,
including a color board. After discussing the Overall Site Plan, Detail Site Plan,
Landscape Plan and Elevations of this proposed three-story office building, Mr. Sieb
stated that staff recommends approval, subject to six conditions, which he read into the
record. He then added that two notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this
request and one favorable response and no responses in opposition were returned to the
Planning Department.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75254, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement
to all staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was a question regarding the layout of the adjacent roadway network. Mr. Pierce
explained that the median placement shown on the plans was incorrect. There will be a
median opening at the intersection of Dividend Drive and Beltline, along with a signal
light. Mr. Sieb also clarified the continuation of the proposed extension of Dividend
Drive across S. Beltline Road to the east. The applicant agreed to correct the plans before
going forward to Council for consideration. Discussion also included the fact that the
proposed landscaping doesn't reflect an office complex use, but rather a
warehouse/industrial use. It was suggested that entryways and other areas be enhanced.
The applicant was in agreement with this suggestion and will refine the plan.
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 of Case No. PD-221R-
HC, Duke Lesley Addition, subject to the following conditions:
1) Correct front yard dimensions; some places it is 50' -0" and in others
it is 50' -6".
2) Dimension west property line to parking lot.
3) Correct west side Landscape Plan dimensions.
4) Dimension south property line to parking lot.
5) Zoning is PD-221-HC, not proposed PD-HC.
6) On Landscape Plan required parking is 610, not 609.
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7) Redesign the layout of the Landscape Plan to be more in line with an
office building complex, vs. warehouse.
Commissioner Fox seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
5. Consider approval of the Duke Leslev Addition. Lot 3. Block C. Final Plat. to establish
a building site, fire lanes and easements to allow the construction of a 182,700-square-
foot office building on 11.85 acres of property located at the southwest corner of the
proposed extension of Dividend Drive and S. Beltline Road, the request of Jack Evans,
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
This being a companion case to the previous rezoning request, Planning Director Gary
Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit. He stated that staff
recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to two conditions, which he read into the
record.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, 5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75254, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement
with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was some discussion with Planning Director Sieb relative to landscaping in drainage
easements. A question was raised regarding possible tenants. Mr. Pierce stated that
discussions with various tenants were on going.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Duke Lesley
Addition, Lot 3, Block C, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
I) Change zoning classification from HC to PD-221-HC on Lots 1,2 and 3
of Block C and on the remainder of Tract 1.
2) Remove Note #5 pertaining to provisions of sidewalks (sidewalks are
required along Beltline and Dividend).
Commissioner Frnka 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 Case No. S-1237-C. Da Dusty Cellar.
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1237-C (Special Use Permit-1237-
Commercial) to allow a 3,000-square-foot convenience/retail store to be located at 751
S. MacArthur Blvd., #505, at the request of Nasim Aziz, d.h.a. Premium Beverage, Inc.
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. Ms. Diamond stated the only issue staff has with the case is its name, as
well as the words "beer and wine" being included on the signage. She informed the
Commission that the Chief Building Official has determined that a business name shall not
advertise or refer to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages by words or symbols,
and in his opinion, Da Dusty Cellar makes this reference. Ms. Diamond went on to say that
if the Commission approves the business name, staff recommends approval of this Special
Use Permit, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record.
Richard King, Architect, RK Planning, 5206 Woodmeadow Drive, Garland, TX 75043,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr.
King stated that this facility would sell only beer and finer wines and emphasized the fact
that Da Dusty Cellar is not a restaurant. He went on to say that he feels the name is
catchy and appropriate and also feels that the use of the words "beer and wine" on the
signage is important for store/product recognition.
Discussion:
There was discussion amongst the Commissioners regarding proper signage, and it was
suggested that creative marketing be used to inform the citizens of Coppell that beer and
wine are being offered in this retail space thereby eliminating the need to use the words
"beer and wine" in the signage.
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 Case No. S-1237-C, Da
Dusty Cellar, zoning change from C to S-1237-C, subject to the following conditions:
I) On the Elevation, revise signage, retaining the name "Da Dusty Cellar" but
deleting of the words "beer and wine".
2) Compliance with all City of Coppell Ordinances, as well as T ABC rules and
regulations, which are specific to this use.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor. None
opposed.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1238-C. Kel!:s N Cellar. zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to S-1238-C (Special Use Permit-1238-
Commercial) to allow a 2,850-square-foot convenience/retail store to he located at 777
S. MacArthur Blvd., #413-417, at the request of Nasim Aziz, d.h.a. Trident Beverage,
Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. Once again, Ms. Diamond stated that staff recommends approval, subject
to the words "beer and wine" being deleted from the signage if the Commission feels the
name complies with the spirit of the Ordinance. Ms. Diamond added that four notices were
sent to property owners within 200' of this zoning change request, stating that one favorable
response and no responses in opposition were returned to the Planning Department.
Richard King, Architect, RK Planning, 5206 Woodmeadow Drive, Garland, TX 75043,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He
did not reiterate, but said that he had the same concerns as expressed in the last case.
Discussion:
There was some discussion relating to neon signage, taped-on window signs, how one can
differentiate between these two beer and wine stores, business name, etc. Mr. King
discussed both store decors and mentioned that this store would be mainly targeted towards
the sale of beer. Nick Virani, Irving, TX, responded to a question that beer kegs would be
available, if special ordered.
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 Fox made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. S-1238-C, Kegs
N Cellar, zoning change request from C to S-1238-C, subject to the following conditions:
1) On the Elevation, revise signage, retaining the name "Kegs N Cellar" but
deleting of the words "beer and wine".
2) Compliance with all City of Coppell Ordinances, as well as T ABC rules
and regulations, which are specific to this use.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; Commissioner
Borchgardt opposed.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-I08R2.2-SF-9. The Reserve.
Lot 11. Block B, zoning change request from PD-108R2-SF-9 (Planned Development-
108 Revision 2-Single Family-9) to PD-l08R2.2-SF-9 (Planned Development-l08
Revision 2.2-Single Family-9) to allow up to 30% stucco and to permit alternate paving
materials for the driveway on property located at 725 Penfolds, at the request of Terry
Holmes, The Holmes Builders.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After discussing the two specific variances relative to this proposed
home - the percentage of stucco and alternate driveway paving materials to be used, she
stated that staff recommends approval of this Planned Development amendment, with no
conditions. Ms. Diamond also mentioned that 11 notices were sent to property owners
within 200' of this proposal and stated that the Planned Department received one
favorable response and one response in opposition. She read the opposing response into
the record.
Terry Holmes, Builder, 510 Country Lane, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent
this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He answered Commission
questions regarding the design of the proposed single-family structure, construction
materials used on other neighborhood homes, etc.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the quality of the stucco product and reason why the
neighbor was opposed to this PD request.
Puhlic 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 Case No. PD-I08R2.2-
SF-9, The Reserve, Lot 11, Block B, zoning change from PD-108R2-SF-9 to PD-
108R2.2-SF-9, with no conditions. Commissioner Haas seconded the motion; motion
carried (5-2) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas and Fox voting
in favor; Commissioners Frnka and Reese opposed.
9. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on February 13,2007:
a. Case No. PD-221-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change request from
HC to PD-221-HC to allow for tilt-wall construction and additional
attached signage on the office buildings that are 50,000-square-feet or
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larger and to allow for the development of mixed uses, including retail,
office, and hotel on property located at the northwest corner of IH-635
and South BeItline Road.
b. Case No. PD-220-SF-12, Alexander Court, to amend the land use
designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighhorhood
Retail to Residential Low Density on approximately four acres of
property along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change request from C to
PD-220-SF-12, with a Detail Site Plan, to allow the development of 26
single-family homes on property located at the northwest corner of Bethel
and Denton Tap Roads.
c. Alexander Court, Lots 1-26 Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
subdivision of 26 single-family lots on property located at the northwest
corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
d. Coppell/121 Office Park, Lot 3, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow the
development of a one-story office huilding on property located along the
north side of S.H. 121; west of Denton Tap Road.
e. Coppell/121 Office Park, Lot 3, Block 1, Final Plat, to allow the
development a one-story office building on property located along the
north side of S.H. 121; west of Denton Tap Road.
f. Ordinance for Case No. PD-218-LI, Shake and Shingle, allowing the
recognition of the existing uses on the southern portion of the property
and the construction of four office/warehouse buildings on the northern
portion of property located on the north side of BeItline Road; east of
North Lake Drive.
g. Ordinance for Case No. S-1234-SF-12, ARK Church, zoning change from
SF-12 to S-1234-SF-12, to allow the construction of a church on property
located at 517 E. Sandy Lake Road, at the southwest corner of Holly
Street.
h. Ordinance for 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 a Special Use Permit and further approve the
incorporation of 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.
I. Ordinance for Case No. ZC-621-H(CH), amending the Land Use Plan
designation from Light Industrial/Showroom to Historic and zoning
change from LI to H on 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
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of
Council's actions on February 13, 2007, mentioning that all the above-mentioned items
were approved by Council.
B. Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb stated that two Commissioners are members of the Coppell Leadership
group this year.
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With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8 p.m.
Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara Jahoda, Acting Secretary
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