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BM 2007-05-17 PZ Minutes of May 17, 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, May 17, 2007, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Vice Chairman Edmund Haas Commissioner Anna Kittrell Commissioner Mark Borchgardt Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr. Commissioner Gregory Frnka Also present was Director of Engineering/PW, Ken Griffin; Deputy Fire Chief/Prevention, Tim Oates; Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond and Secretary, Juanita Miles. Chairman Rick McCaffrey and Commissioner John Fox were absent. PRE-SESSION (ODen to the Public) 1. Briefing on the Agenda. Staff briefed the Commission on the cases. REGULAR SESSION (ODen to the Public) 2. Call to Order. Vice Chairman Edmund Haas called the meeting to order. 3. Approval of minutes dated April 19, 2007. Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2007, as written. Commissioner Reese seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor; none opposed. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1017R-L1. Tetco. zoning change request from S-1017-L1 (Special Use Permit-1017-Light Industrial) to S-1017R-L1 (Special Use Permlt-l017 Revised-Light Industrial), to allow for a 160-square-foot addition to the existing car wash building for storage on 0.92 of an acre of property located at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of R. Victor Blood, Jr., Architect/Planner. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr. Sieb stated Staff recommended approval with no conditions. He added that six notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request; one favorable response was returned and none in opposition. Page 1 of 11 Shawn Brooke, 329 Brush Trail Bend, Cibolo, TX 78108, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Public Hearinc: Vice Chairman Haas 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. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Reese made a motion to approve Case No. S-1017R-L1. Tetco. zoning change request from S-1017-L1 (Special Use Permit-1017-Light Industrial) to S-1017R-L1 (Special Use Permit-1 017 Revised-Light Industrial) with no conditions. Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the AmberDoint Business Park at CODDel1. LotlAR, Block A. ReDial. to revise the location of the fire lane to allow the previously approved expansion of the existing Staples office/warehouse on 17.91 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint Drive, at the request of Mark W. McGraw, P.E., Hal" Associates, Inc. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr. Sieb stated Staff recommends approval with no conditions, based upon the applicant's agreement to the fire hydrant placement of (3) three to (6) six feet from the relocated fire lane. Cody Graham, Halff Associates, 8616 NW Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225 was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to Staff conditions. Public Hearinc: Vice Chairman Haas 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. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the AmberDolnt Business Park at CODDel1. Lotl AR. Block A, ReDlat, with no conditions, based upon the applicant's agreement to the fire hydrant placement of (3) three to (6) six feet from the relocated Page 2 of 11 fire lane. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-219R2-SF. Hidden Creek, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail and Mixed Use to Residential Medium Density, and zoning change request from R (Retail) and 0 (Office) to PD-219R2-SF (Planned Development-219 Revision 2-Single Family) with a Detail Site Plan, to allow the development of 78 single-family dwelling units and four common open space lots on 18.86 acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road; east of Riverchase Drive, at the request of Jason Rose, Haas Rose J.V. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits, photos and elevations. He added that 14 notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request, no responses in favor, and one opposed with concerns about density, probability of renter homes and house size. Staff recommended approval subject to 18 conditions, which he read into the record. Jason Rose, 1207 Bethel School Court, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to all Staff conditions. Discussion: There was discussion about: · Designated open space to remain as open space. · Clarification of whether the ten feet of clear space between the houses were from wall to wall or roofline to roofline. · Clearance from FEMA to develop in flood plain areas. . Density of the project. . Impact of development on Carrollton/Farmer Branch Schools. . Development in designated flood plain areas. . Siding vs. masonry facing the street. . House prices. · Investors buying out homes for rental. . Lot size. . Conditions added concerning materials to be used on side and rear elevations, 100% masonry or stucco on chimneys, if any, and a minimum house size of 2000 square-feet. Public Hearlno: Vice Chairman Haas 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: Don Cameron (HOA Representative) - 108 Trinity Court, Coppell, TX 75019 stated concerns about: . Too much house for lots. . Spacing between houses. . Flood Plain lines too close to residential areas. . Low value homes leading to investor owned rentals. . Square footage of homes. Page 3 of 11 Mike Meyers (HOA Representative) - 112 Trinity Court, Coppell, TX 75019 stated concerns about the negative effect of the subdivision standards and traffic. Dave Freeman - 1406 Glade Point Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 stated concerns about the lot sizes being comparable to what is there now. He feels that the smaller lot sizes would affect the value of his property. Allen Knoll - 522 Country Lane, Coppell, TX 75019, was in agreement with the concept of smaller lot sizes with low density, high quality homes and stated that residents are willing to pay this price range. There is a high demand for this particular type of development. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD- 219R2-SF. Hidden Creek, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail and Mixed Use to Residential Medium Density, and a zoning change request from R (Retail) and 0 (Office) to PD-219R2-SF (Planned Development-219 Revision 2-Single Family) with a Detail Site Plan subject to the following conditions: 1) Amend the Comprehensive Master Plan to reflect the proposed use as medium density residential. 2) Change street named Paige's Pass. 3) Show height of ALL wall structures on Sheet L2. 4) Indicate spacing of wall columns on Sheet L3. 5) Provide CLEAR space of 10 feet between buildings; provide exhibit. 6) Provide colored exhibit showing lots, open spaces, HOA areas, etc. 7) CLEARLY show development west of Melody Drive. 8) Provide 20' easements for utilities where necessary. 9) Provide a Drainage Area map. 10) Relocate the existing 10' inlet on the centerline of proposed Melody Drive at Sandy Lake Road. 11) Show the two existing 60' waterlines and the existing 42" waterline - these could be an issue with City of Dallas and City of Irving. 12) On the Water & Wastewater Plan, in the notes "Shady Lake" should be Sandy Lake. Page 4 of 11 13) Extend storm drain on Riverview Drive to the creek between Lots 12 and 13. Drainage will be further evaluated during full Engineering plan review. 14) Re-evaluate the sanitary sewer through Lot 78 (provide 20' easement). 15) Floodplain should be evaluated; provide a copy of the proposed new FEMA floodplain per Halff & Associates. 16) Remove tree from cul-de-sac on Sheet L 1 17) Provide side and rear elevations to Staff for review. 18) 100% masonry construction on any elevations backing or siding Sandy Lake. 19) 100% masonry or stucco on any chimneys. 20) Provide a minimum of 2000 square feet per unit. 21) Provide project location map on all plans submitted to Engineering. 22) Contact Jeff Curry (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric needs. Discussion: There was more discussion about the demand for a high quality home with less square- footage for people who want to downsize. The chimneys constructed with masonry or stucco. Bigger lot size than 1800 square-feet. Market demand for smaller lot size, with low density and the demand for one story verses two story homes. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. Commissioner Frnka opposed. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Lost Creek Addition. Lots 1-27. 1 X-3X. Block 1. ReDlat, (being a replat of Lot 1, Block C, Coppell Road Business Park Addition) to allow the development of 25 residential units, recreation, open space common areas and two commercial lots on 5.56 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet north of Bethel Road, at the request of Jason Rose, JR Rose Development. Presentation: Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Staff recommended approval subject to four conditions, which he read into the record. Jason Rose, 1207 Bethel School Court, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to all Staff conditions. Public Hearlnc: Vice Chairman Haas 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. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Page 5 of 11 Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Lost Creek Addition. Lots 1-27. 1 X-3X. Block 1. ReDlat, subject to the following conditions: 1) Tie down flood plain with dimensions on lots 5 and 6, and dedicate a drainage/floodplain easement on plat (use exact limit of flood plain, not approximate). 2) Rename Mulberry Lane to Heath Lane. 3) Correct the point of beginning in legal description. 4) Need all utility companies, City Engineer, and City Secretary title blocks. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 8. Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork}, Site Plan Amendment. to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-square- foot office/warehouse building, expansion of a portion of the existing parking and modification to three dock doors on 9.42 acres of property located at 425 Airline Drive, at the request of Mark Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc. Presentation: Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits and color board. Staff recommended approval subject to one condition, which she read into the record. Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., # 180, Dallas, TX, 75230 was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to all Staff conditions. Discussion: There was some discussion of colors used for the building. Action: Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork), Site Plan Amendment subject to the following condition: 1) In the event additional parking is needed, the areas designated as "future parking area" will be paved and will contain the required landscaped islands. Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. Page 6 of 11 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 (BMC Millwork), ReDlat, to establish the fire lanes to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-square-foot office/warehouse building on 9.42 acres of property located at 425 Airline Drive, at the request of David Gregory, Icon Consulting Engineers. Presentation: Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the Commission showing exhibits. Staff recommends approval with no conditions. Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., #180, Dallas, TX, 75230, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. Public Hearina: Vice Chairman Haas 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. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action: Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork), ReDial. with no conditions. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-220R-SF-12. Alexander Court, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density on approximately four acres of property along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned Development-220 Revised-Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, to allow the development of 29 single-family homes and two common areas on 18.5 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of John L. Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation. Presentation: Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits. There were 29 notices sent to property owners within 200' of this request, and one responded in favor. Staff recommended approval subject to eleven conditions, which she read into the record. John Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation, 6003 Sunderland Drive, Colleyville, TX 76034, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. He had some concerns with Staff's recommended revisions to sideyard setbacks on corner lots and the need for sidewalks along Denton Tap Road. Discussion: There was some discussion about enhance paving verses stamped concrete at the intersection of Bethel Road and Knights Way. Page 7 of 11 Public Hearino: Vice Chairman Haas 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. Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing. Action Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD- 220R-SF-12, Alexander Court to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density and a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned Development-220 Revised- Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1) Revise the Zoning Exhibit/Detail Site Plan to show the existing 100-year Flood Plain line as designated by FEMA, and re-Iabel the "new" 100-year Flood Plain line as "proposed" . 2) Revise the preliminary plat to indicate the sideyard building and fence setbacks for lots adjacent to public rights-of-way to be a minimum 20 feet. Fences in this area shall be limited to decorative metal. 3) Revise the western boundary of the "variable width access/maintenance easement" to coincide with the western boundary of the existing sanitary sewer easement. This line needs to be tied into the lot lines by bearings and dimensions. This revision needs to be reflected on the Zoning Exhibit/Detail Site Plan and the enlarged detail drawing. 4) Replace PD Condition # 11 with: "No fence shall be permitted to be built east of the sanitary sewer manholes on Lot 22." 5) Submission of a complete Tree Survey/Mitigation Plan required by Sec. 12-34-2 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees and the issuance of a grading permit. 7) Park impact fees will be assessed at $1,285 per lot. 8) HOA documents need to be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney to assure perpetual maintenance of all common areas by the Homeowners Association prior to submission of a Final Plat. 9) Correct the enhanced paving detail to be in accordance with the Standard Engineering Details. 10) Do not resubmit the three black and white, 24" x 36" pictures of the screening walls similar to the type being proposed. Sheet W-1 Landscape and Entry Feature Concept Elevations are sufficient, if supplemented with a color board indicating the colors and materials to be used for the screening wall. Page 8 of 11 11) Correct the lot count on the Landscape Plan - it indicates 1-26. Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 11. Consider approval of the Alexander Court. Lots 1-29X. Block A. Preliminary Plat, to allow the subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two common area lots on 18.5 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of John L. Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation. Presentation: Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the Commission showing exhibits. Staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions, which she read into the record. Discussion: There was no discussion. Action Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X. Block A, Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions: 1) Revise the Preliminary Plat to show the existing 100-year floodplain line as designated by FEMA, and re-Iabel the "new" 100-year Flood Plain line as "proposed" . 2) Add all PD Conditions to Preliminary Plat as specified on the Zoning Exhibit/Detail Site Plan herein revised, including replacing PD Condition # 11 with: "No fence shall be permitted to be built east of the sanitary sewer manholes on Lot 22." 3) Revise the preliminary plat to indicate the sideyard building and fence setbacks for lots adjacent to public rights-of-way to be a minimum 20 feet. Fences in this area shall be limited to decorative metal. 4) Revise the western boundary of the "variable width access/maintenance easement" to coincide with the western boundary of the existing sanitary sewer easement. This line needs to be tied into the lot lines by bearings and dimensions. This revision needs to be reflected on the Preliminary Plat and the enlarged detail drawing. 5) The preliminary construction plans for Bethel Road show a grade differential adjacent to Lots 24, 25, and 29. Prior to the installation of the screening wall and the development of those lots, the correct grade that matches the Bethel Road plans will need to be established. 6) Correct the enhanced paving detail to be in accordance with the Standard Engineering Details. 7) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees and the issuance of a grading permit. Page 9 of 11 Vice Chairman Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. 15. General discussion concerninc Dlannina and zonino issues. A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on May 8, 2007: a. Case No. PD-213R2-H. Lost Creek Townhomes, zoning change request from H to PD-213R2-H with a Detail Site Plan to allow 25 residential units, recreation, open space, common areas and a Concept Plan for commercial uses along the east side of Coppell Road; north of Bethel Road. b. Case No. PD-214R2-SF-9 and C, Arbor Manors, zoning change request from C, R and SF-9 to PD-214R2-SF-9 and C, with a Concept Site Plan to allow 73 single- family homes south of Sandy Lake Road; west of Denton Tap Road. c. Case No. S-1108R3-A, T-Mobile, zoning change request from S-1108-A to S- 1108R3-A to allow for a wireless communication antenna to be mounted to an existing electric transmission tower, with an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower, located southwest of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road. d. Shadydale Acres, Lots 4R 1 and 4R2, Block C, Replat, to allow two single-family homes along the east side of Shadydale, north of Shady Oak Lane. e. Case No. PD-227-SF-12, Bellacere Addition, zoning change request from 2F-9 to PD-227-SF-12 to allow four single-family homes along the north side of Sandy Lake Road; east of Summer Place Drive. f. Bellacere Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, Preliminary Plat to establish lot lines, easements and a fire lane to allow four single-family homes along the north side of Sandy Lake Road; east of Summer Place Drive. g. Granting Final Plat approval authority to the P & Z Commission for the Bellacere Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A. h. Case No. S-1216R, Cool Star Beverage, zoning change request from PD-157R6-C- S-1216 to PD-157R6-C-S-1216R for a retail/convenience store at 809 S. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 125. i. Case No. S-1187R2-C, Pizza Inn, zoning change request from S-1187R-C to S- 1187R2-C to allow expansion of the existing take-out restaurant to include limited seating, game room and party room, at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 405. j. Ordinance for Case No. S-1239-C, Camp Bow Wow, zoning change from C to S- 1239-C to allow a kennel with a screened outside play area located at 769 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 233. k. Text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12- 30-16. Restaurant to delete the requirement for Special Use Permits for restaurants, unless adjacent to a residential zoning district and/or has drive- through facilities, and to allow for the Administrative Approval of the expansion of existing restaurants, subject to certain conditions. I. Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R2.2-SF-9, The Reserve, Lot 11, Block B, zoning change from PD-108R2-SF-9 to PD-108R2.2-SF-9 to allow up to 30% stucco and to permit alternate paving materials for the driveway at 725 Penfolds Lane. m. Ordinance for Case No. PD-221 R-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from PD-221-HC to PD-221 R-HC to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow an office building at the southwest corner of the proposed extension of Dividend Drive and S. Beltline Road. n. Ordinance for Case No. S-1215R-C, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning change from S-1215 to S-1215R-C to allow a restaurant with drive-through service along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road; north of Southwestern Blvd. Page 10 of 11 o. Ordinance for Case No. S-1237-C, Da Dusty Cellar, zoning change from C to S- 1237-C to allow a convenience/retail store at 751 S. MacArthur Blvd., #505. p. Ordinance for Case No. S-1238-C, Kegs N Cellar, zoning change from C to S- 1238-C to allow a convenience/retail store at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., #413-417. q. Ordinance for Case No. S-1240-R, DeVine Cellars, zoning change from R to S- 1240-R to allow a retail/convenience store and tasting room at 115 W. Sandy Lake Road. During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's actions on May 8, 2007, mentioning that all above-mentioned items were approved by Council. B. Director's comments: With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. R 1('-\< M<!& Pfre1/JlrM Rick McCaffrey, Chairman , ATTEST:r ~ ~uanita Miles, Secretary Page 11 of 11