BM 2007-04-04 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
April 4, 2007
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Bill Lowery, Bradley Snyder, Kenneth Luttmer, Larry
Kingsbury, Matt Hall, Mary Ciminelli, Scarlett Hovland, Mindi Hurley, Councilmembers Marvin Franklin
and Jayne Peters,and Deputy City Manager, Clay Phillips and City Manager Jim Witt.
Call to Order
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Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
2.
It was noted that the March 7, 2007 minutes be amended to show that the North Lake Forum was
poorly attended. It was moved by Mary Ciminelli and seconded by Larry Kingsbury that the
minutes of the March 7, 2007 meeting be approved as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Retail Update
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Mindi Hurley reviewed with the committee the following for retail development.
Reuse of Existing Structures:
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If the building is non-conforming, but the use is conforming the building may
be re-occupied by another conforming use.
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The building may also be enlarged, however, the expansion area must conform
to current codes.
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Even if the building has been abandoned for over 6 months, it can be
reoccupied.
SUP Requirements for Restaurants
2.
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The Zoning Ordinance currently requires all restaurants to obtain SUP’s
which address the parking, signage, floor plan and hours of operation.
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Recent revisions to the Zoning Ordinance allow for Administrative
Approval and the re-occupancy of a lease space for a new restaurant, with
staff review of signage and floor plan.
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If the restaurant expands, current regulations require an amendment
through the 60-day SUP/public hearing process.
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The proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are scheduled for
P&Z consideration on April 19 which would allow for:
1. New restaurants would not require a SUP unless there is a
drive-through and/or residential adjacency exists.
2. Expansion of existing restaurants may also be approved
administratively if adequate parking exists.
Landscaping Requirements
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It is recognized that the City of Coppell’s landscape requirements are
generally higher than other communities in the metroplex, the provisions
have produced high-quality, aesthetic commercial areas, which are a
source of community pride.
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Staff will discuss the possibility of revising the landscape requirements
while retaining the aesthetic qualities of the retail areas and the
community as a whole.
Input from Stakeholders
4.
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The city will be hosting a meeting of various commercial property owners,
tenants, leasing agents, etc. to receive input as to the impediments to
development, redevelopment and occupancy of retail areas in Coppell.
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The meeting will be an open forum to express ideas and share experiences.
Retail Survey
5.
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City staff will meet with Raymond Turco and Associates for a citizen survey
bid concerning retail
Discussion: Goal III: Old Coppell
4.
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City Manager, Jim Witt, Mindi Hurley, and other city staff led a forum on the
latest developments in old Coppell sponsored by the Coppell Historical Society on
March 20.
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A newly proposed plan consisting of a 25-room boutique hotel situated above a
retail shopping center, 1 22,000-sq. ft. special events center, and a pet bed and
breakfast. The proposed site is at the 7.4 acres of land on the east side of S.
Coppell Rd.
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Other plans and developments for old town consists of the following:
Old Coppell Town homes
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Two Commercial Lots
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Senior Center Conversion
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Hard Eight Pit Bar-B-Q
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City’s Kirkland House
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Farmers Market
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Vaughan Construction Office
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Old Town Medical Center
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Residential Conversion
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S. Coppell Road Concept Plan
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Carter Crowley Property
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Bethel Road Improvements
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Mindi introduced the Old Coppell Tax Incentive Policy. The policy projection date is for
Oct. 2008.
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The purpose of the Old Coppell Tax Incentive Policy seeks to promote and develop
Old Coppell through specialized incentives that encourage new development as well as
preservation and rehabilitation of existing development.
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Criteria for Incentives:
1. Project must be compatible with the Old Coppell Master Plan and character of
Old Coppell in the sole opinion of City Council
2. Project must meet the minimum development standards and design guidelines set
forth in the Coppell Zoning Ordinance.
3. A dedicated pool of funds to aid in the rehabilitation and restoration of the exterior
facades of existing property in Old Coppell. The pool of funds will be distributed
on a first come, first served basis, and approved projects will be awarded an
amount equal to 50% of the actual costs to renovate the exterior façade. The
minimum project cost to be considered is $3,000.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
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Mindi reviewed the projects under construction and the upcoming openings of businesses.
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The Container Store announced that it is for sale, however the Coppell-based building will
remain managed by the Container Store.
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A proposed project is asking for a zoning change to allow construction of two retail/medical
buildings, a bank, the retention of an existing take-out restaurant and a portion of an existing
retail structure, total 25,245 sq. ft. on 2.9 acres at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road
and MacArthur Blvd. The request is also asking to reduce the required landscape area and
setbacks.
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A proposed zoning change request at Sandy Lake and Denton Tap will consist of 73 single-
family homes on 24 acres and commercial uses on approximately five acres.
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City Manager Jim Witt introduced Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips. Clay will be taking an
active role with the Economic Development in the City. Jim will be spending a majority of his
time involved with the North Lake procedures.
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City Manager Jim Witt shared with the committee that the developer users associated with the
City are very complimentary of Mindi.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by Larry
Kingsbury that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary