BM 2007-06-21 PZ
Minutes of June 21, 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, June 21, 2007, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were
present:
Chairman, Richard McCaffrey
Vice Chairman Edmund Haas
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner John Fox
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; City Planner, Matt steer; and Secretary, Juanita Miles.
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt was 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.
Chairman Richard McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated May 17,2007.
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes of May 17, 2007, as written.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Kittrell,
McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1241-C. Fat Daddy's Buraer House,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1241-C (Special Use Permit-1241-
Commercial) to allow a 3,580-square-foot restaurant with a 940-square-foot outdoor patio
area, to be located at 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100, at the request of Wyatt Hurt, being
represented by Jim Bruton, jib Design Associates.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr.
Sieb stated staff recommends approval subject to three conditions, which he read into
the record. The parking agreement was received on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. He
added that 23 notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request, no
responses in favor and one opposed. No reasons were stated for the one response in
opposition.
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Jim Bruton - JLB Design Associates, 260 N. Denton Tap Rd., #255, Coppell, TX 75019 and
Mary Francis Hurt, 261 Enclaves Court, Coppell, TX 75019 was present to represent this
case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated agreement to all staff
conditions.
Discussion:
There was discussion about the sale of alcohol, the usage of the outdoor patio for
entertainment and if the patio was on the property before or after this zoning request.
Public Hearinc:
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 approve Case No. S-1241-C, Fat Daddy's Burcer
House, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1241-C (Special Use Permit-
1241-Commercial) to allow a 3,580-square-foot restaurant with a 940-square-foot outdoor
patio area, to be located at 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100 with conditions:
1) The development shall be in accordance with the site plan, floor plan and
sign plan.
2) The hours of operation shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a
week.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Kittrell,
McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
5. Consider approval of the Northlake Woodlands Center. Lot 4, Block A, Minor Plat, to
establish a building site, various easements and fire lane to allow for the reuse and
renovation of the existing 4,940-square-foot structure for a pet day care/boarding/spa on
0.664 of an acre of property located along the north side of Bethel School Road,
approximately 240 feet east of Denton Tap Road (property addressed as 120 East Bethel
School Road), at the request of Edward Gaddy, being represented by Ming-Yao P. Kao.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr.
Sieb stated staff recommends approval with no conditions.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Northlake
Woodlands Center. Lot 4, Block A, Minor Plat, with no conditions. Commissioner Frnka
seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox
and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-l08R7-SF-9, The Chateaus of
CODDell, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from
Public/Institutional to Residential Low Density on approximately 11 acres of property along
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Denton Tap Road and a zoning change request from PD-l 08- LI (Planned Development-l08-
Ught Industrial) to PD-l08R7-SF-9 (Planned Development-l08R7-Single Famlly-9), with a
Concept Plan, to allow the development of 56 single-family homes and common/ open
space areas on 20 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Bethel and Denton
Tap Roads, at the request of Toll Brothers, being represented by Matt Alexander, Dowdey,
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits. Mr.
Sieb stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan must also be amended from
Public/Institutional to Residential Low Density on approximately 11 acres of property.
Staff recommended approval subject to eight conditions, which he read into the record.
He added that 44 notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request, one
response in favor, none opposed and one neutral with the condition that access to this
property be limited to Denton Tap Road as opposed to Bethel School Road.
Matt Alexander - Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Dr., Ste. 200,
Piano, TX 75093 was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to all staff conditions with one exception. Mr.
Alexander requested to retain a 10-foot landscape buffer instead of the 15-foot
recommended by staff. He also requested the opportunity to build a four-car garage
instead of a three-car with no more than two facing the street.
Discussion:
There was discussion about:
. Sidewalks.
. One point of access off of Bethel School Road instead of Denton Tap Road.
. Concern for parking restricted to one-side of the entry street for emergency access.
. Placement of trees to buffer the noise from Denton Tap traffic.
. Tree size and preservation.
. Minimum square-footage of houses to be 3200 square-feet.
. The issue of the two-car garages facing the street.
. The selection of floor plans versus the custom floor plans.
Public Hearinc:
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
Terry and Joni Freeman, 473 Wales Court, Coppell, TX, had some concerns about the
preservation of one tree, track homes versus custom homes, the price of homes in
comparison to surrounding lots, single mega homes and more greenway instead of
sidewalks along Denton Tap Road because of the railroad.
Peter Bartlett, HOA President of The Springs subdivision was in favor of this project but
did have concerns with the maintenance of the retaining wall and the ten-foot
buffer instead of the recommended 15-foot.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the public hearing.
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Matt Alexander addressed concerns about trees and their preservation. He also stated
that mega-sized homes were not their intention. The price range is about $400,000 and the
square footage of the homes would average 3200 minimum with no maximum. In respect
to the sidewalk they are neutral. The developer will work out a solution with the home
owners about the maintenance of the wall.
Discussion:
Additional discussion continued and included floor plans used in another of their projects,
The Sanctuary of Flower Mound.
Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-l 08R7 -SF-
9, The Chateaus of CODDell, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan from Public/Institutional to Residential Low Density and a zoning change
request from PD-108-L1 (Planned Development-108-Light Industrial) to PD-108R7-SF-9
(Planned Development-108R7-Single Family-9), with a Concept Plan, to allow the
development of 56 single-family homes and common/ open space areas subject to the
following conditions as stated by staff with one additional condition (Condition 9):
1) Increase the width of the common area along Bethel Road, east of the new
street to 1 5 feet.
2) Include a 5' wall maintenance easement on the residential side of the "X" lot.
3) Provide a 20' waterline easement between the lots on the south side of the
property.
4) Re-analyze the Area Drainage Map to address the drainage areas as
indicated in the Summit at the Springs. Also provide a 6" crown instead of 5" on
the Drainage Plan.
5) Landscaping along Denton Tap Rd. should not interfere with the 15" sanitary
sewer line in the 20' easement.
6) Revise the Plant Table on the Landscape Plan to only include the plant
materials and quantities intended for this project and increase its legibility.
7) Include proposed street names on Zoning Exhibit and Concept Plan.
8) Provide minimum house size of 3200 square feet as a PD condition.
9) Parking is restricted to one side of the street through the initial block of the
proposed development.
10) Add "See attached Exhibit B" to Section 6-0.2 of PD Conditions.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
7. Consider approval of the Arbor Manors, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of 73
single-family homes and 9 common area lots on approximately 25.15 acres of property
located south of Sandy Lake Road; west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Matt
Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits.
Staff recommended approval subject to 11 conditions, which he read into the record.
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Matt Alexander - Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Dr., ste. 200,
Piano, TX 75093 was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to all staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was discussion about the payment of a tree mitigation fee.
Action:
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the Arbor Manors,
Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Park development fees of $1285 per lot.
2) Tree removal permit required prior to start of construction/dirt work.
3) Need formal, written street easement agreement with GTE.
4) Provide access drive to Wynnpage retail tract.
5) All common areas need to be indicated by "X" lots, do not duplicate numbers.
6) Tract A-1 is "R", Retail, not "C", Commercial.
7) Add note that lots 5-8, Block D will not have alley access.
8) Collect run-off before reaching Sandy Lake Road.
9) Drainage will be evaluated further during the Engineering review process.
10) Place stamped concrete at subdivision entrances
11) Typical pavement section follows City design standard 2035.
Commissioner Fox seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-221 R2-HC, Duke Lesley Addition,
zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-221-Hlghway Commercial)
to PD-221 R2-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 2-Hlghway Commercial) to attach a
Detail Site Plan to allow for the construction of an 187,535-square-foot, six-story hotel, with
260 rooms and ancillary uses, on 5 acres of property located along the east side of Point
West Boulevard, approximately 230 feet north of I.H. 635, at the request of Gary C. Mills
Hotels, LLC.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits and
color board. Staff recommended approval subject to four conditions, which he read
into the record. One notice was mailed and one returned in favor.
Gary Mills, Gary C. Mills Hotels, 425 Martel Lane, Coppell, TX, 75019 was present to
represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated
agreement to all staff conditions. He addressed the issue of the proposed modification of
the masonry material and the shortage of 36 parking spaces.
Public Hearinc:
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.
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Discussion:
Additional discussion about the 70% masonry with 30% non-masonry material; making some
guidelines for the usage of non-masonry material (stucco or E.I.F.S.); the signage logo and
how it looks; using real brick or stone, and the amount of masonry material used should be
restricted.
Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-221 R2-HC,
Duke Lesley Addition zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-
221-Highway Commercial) to PD-221 R2-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 2-
Highway Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for the construction of an
187,535-square-foot, six-story hotel, with 260 rooms and ancillary uses subject to the
following four conditions:
1) Waiving the required 20% maximum non-masonry construction requirement.
2) Approving the parking plan as submitted.
3) Recommending the landscape plan as shown.
4) Endorsing the building attached signage package as submitted.
Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approyal of the Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 2R Block C, ReDial.
to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the construction of an 187,535-square-foot,
six-story hotel, with 260 rooms and ancillary uses, on 5 acres of property located along the
east side of Point West Boulevard, approximately 230 feet north of I.H. 635, at the request of
Gary C. Mills Hotels, LLC, being represented by Jay C. London, Pacheco Koch Consulting
Engineers.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits. He
stated staff recommended approval with no conditions.
Jay London, Pacheco Koch, 8350 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 1000, Dallas, TX 75206 was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions.
Public Hearinc:
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 no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Fox made a motion to recommend approval of the Duke Lesley Addition,
Lot 2R Block C, ReDlat, with no conditions. Commissioner Reese seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese
voting in favor; none opposed.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-221 R3-HC, Duke Lesley Addition,
zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-221-Highway
Commercial) to PD-221 R3-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 3-Hlghway
Commercial) to attach a Concept Plan for retail and restaurant uses on 17.4 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and IH 635 at the request of
Guillermo Perales, being represented by Bryan Moore, DBA Architects.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits. There
were two notices sent to property owners within 200' of this request, with one response in
favor. Staff recommended approval of the concept plan and the zoning request
subject to conditions, which he read into the record.
Bryan Moore, DBA Architects, 702 N. College, McKinney, TX 75069 was present to
represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated
agreement with staff recommendations. He addressed the issues of sidewalks, traffic
access, landscape buffers and signage will be in the future site plans.
Discussion:
There was discussion about:
. Only one mutual access point to the property to the north.
. The need for a traffic study for overall circulation and ingress/egress.
. The proposed development is not pedestrian friendly.
. Landscape buffers.
. Location of the median cut.
. Excessive height and repetitive signage.
Public Hearinc:
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-221 R3-HC,
Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-
221-Highway Commercial) to PD-221 R3-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 3-
Highway Commercial) to attach a Concept Plan for retail and restaurant uses with staff
conditions as stated and the additional condition that the applicant address concerns
related to traffic circulation and ingress/egress (almost a TIA):
1) Private Street "A" being revised as follows:
a. Widen the paving to allow for a minimum of two-way traffic as well as turning
movements. (31-33 feet width))
b. Delete all head-in parking onto this drive.
c. Realign the first intersection to be a minimum of 150 feet from Belt Line Road.
d. Construction of Private Drive "A" being completed from Belt Line Road to Point
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West Boulevard prior to the issuance of any building permits for vertical
construction on the Hotel site or other sites adjacent to this drive.
2) Private Street liB" being revised as follows:
a. Head-in parking being deleted.
b. The first intersecting driveway being a minimum of 150 feet from Belt Line Road.
3) Mutual access being provided to the employment centers (office/industrial areas)
to the north.
4) The location of all detached signs being in accordance with the Sign Ordinance.
5) All monument signs being externally illuminated.
6) Monument signs along Belt Line being limited to 40 square-feet, unless the lot
exceeds the 2 acre minimum required for a 60-square-foot sign.
7) Landscaping for each tract complying with Article 34 of the Coppell Zoning
Ordinance, with the exception that the required 10-foot landscape buffer along
internal property lines may be waived adjacent to mutual access easements if an
equivalent amount of landscaped area and trees are provided interior to the site
or along the perimeter of each parcel.
8) Prior to development on any tract, Site Plans (pD Amendments to attach a Detail
Plan) shall be submitted to assure architectural compatibility, compliance with the
HC District and Landscaping regulations, and proper circulation.
9) Work with the engineering staff to address concerns related to traffic circulation
and ingress/egress (similar a TIA).
Vice Chairman Haas seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-222R-L1, Duke Lesley Addition,
zoning change request from PD-222-L1 (Planned Development-222-Light Industrial) to PD-
222R-L1 (Planned Development-222 Revised-Light Industrial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to
allow the construction of a 1,079,475 square-foot office/warehouse building on 48.83
acres of property located west of Belt Line Road and east of Dividend Drive, at the
request of Alex Bennett, Duke Realty.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the case to the Commission showing exhibits and
color board. He stated seven notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this
request, one notice was returned in favor. Staff recommended approval subject to
seven conditions, which he read into the record.
Bryan Pierce, Duke Realty, 14241 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75244 was present to
represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated
agreement to all staff recommendations.
Disc usslon:
There was discussion about matching the articulation of the building to the south, the
height of the berm, and the limitation of projects like this one.
Public Hearlnc:
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.
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Chairman McCaffrey closed the public hearing.
Action
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-222R-L1,
Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change request from PD-222-L1(Planned Development-222-
Light Industrial) to PD-222R-L1 (Planned Development-222 Revised-Light Industrial) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the construction of a 1,079,475 square-foot
office/warehouse building subject to the stated conditions with the added condition
that the articulation be matched to the adjacent building to the south:
1) One additional 60 square foot monument sign being permitted on the
southeast corner of the site.
2) Include a six foot berm on the landscape plan.
3) Ensure all landscape islands are 150 sq. ft. or greater and contain at least one
tree.
4) Include paint specifications on the black and white elevations.
5) Indicate sign areas with dashed boxes above the entries on the front
elevation.
6) Include "Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 1, Block A" in all title blocks of the plan set.
7) Contact Jeff Curry at 972.888.1330 to discuss electric service requirements.
8) Ensure the building articulation matches the proposed building to the south.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
12. Consider approval of the Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Final Plat, to establish a
building site, fire lanes and easements to allow the construction of an 1,079,475-square-
foot office/warehouse building on 48.83 acres of property located west of Belt Line Road
and east of Dividend Drive, at the request of Alex Bennett, Duke Realty, being
represented by Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced the case to the Commission showing exhibits. He
stated staff recommends approval subject to two conditions, which he read into the
record.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Duke Lesley
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Final Plat. with stated conditions:
1) Contact Jeff Curry at (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric easement requirements.
2) Show existing waterline on school district property on the north side on the utility
plan.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
A TEN-MINUTE RECESS WAS OBSERVED
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13. Consider approval of the Bethel Business Park, Lot 1, Block A. Site Plan, to allow the
deyelopment of two office warehouse buildings, Building A containing 80,OOO-square-
feet and Building B containing 82,650-square-feet on 10.675 acres of property located
along the north side of Bethel Road, east of the proposed extension of Creekview Road,
at the request of Jim Pritchard, being represented by Matt Goodwin, Goodwin and
Marshall, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt steer introduced the case to the Commission showing exhibits and
color board. He stated staff recommends approval subject to eight conditions, which he
read into the record.
Eddie Eckert, Goodwin and Marshall, Inc., 2405 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 was
present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated
agreement to all staff recommendations. He made a request for flexibility of requiring
additional sidewalks along the front and sides of the building.
Discussion:
There was discussion concerning internal sidewalks, flexibility with additional parking,
landscaping and the clarification of the future project use in relationship to the parking and
sidewalks needed.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Bethel Business
Park, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, as stated with the stipulation that the applicant will work
with staff in meeting the sidewalk requirement:
1) Work with staff to indicate sidewalks internal to site, adjacent to each building.
2) A Tree Removal Permit is required prior to start of construction/dirt work.
3) Indicate location of FDC for building B.
4) Move proposed screening wall to edge of truck court to allow room for the
Eastern Red Cedars to be planted in front of it.
5) Change the floor area ratio in the Site Data Table to read" .35: 1".
6) Depict existing waterline along Bethel Rd as 16", not 12".
7) Coordinate median opening with the Bethel Rd project.
8) Show stamped concrete on driveway entrances.
Commissioner Fox seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
14. Consider approval of the Bethel Business Park Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a
building site, various easements and fire lane to allow for the development of two office
warehouse buildings, containing 80,000-square-feet and Building B containing 82,650
square feet on 11.706 acres of property located along the north side of Bethel Road, east
of the proposed extension of Creekyiew Road, at the request of Jim Pritchard, being
represented by Matt Goodwin, Goodwin and Marshall, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt Steer introduced this companion case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff recommends approval subject to one condition, which he read
into the record.
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Discussion:
There was some discussion about the dedication of ROW from the adjacent property
owner. The Director of Engineering, Ken Griffin addressed this issue in that the dedication
from the adjacent property owner is not required at this time.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the Bethel Business
Park Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, with the stated condition:
1) Contact Jeff Curry at (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric easement requirements.
Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Braewood North (The Gables), Lot 1, Block A,
Site Plan, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from
Residential Medium Density to Neighborhood Retail and to allow the development of a two-
story office/retail building containing 11,000-square-feet on 41,084-square-feet of property
located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 154 feet west of Heather
Glen Drive, at the request of Peter Buell, being represented by Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions
Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the case to the Commission showing exhibits and
color board. He stated staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and amendment of
the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan subject to four conditions,
which he read into the record. He also stated no notices were sent because this case is a
site plan.
Bob Anderson, Plan Solutions, 393 E. Las Colin as Blvd., Ste. 169, Irving, TX 75039 was
present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions and stated
agreement to all staff recommendations. He addressed the issue of saving trees and
would consider putting the tree mitigation fee in escrow or pay up front.
Discussion:
There was discussion concerning tree mitigation, whether to put in escrow or pay the
money up front for loss of trees, what the retail use is, density, the height and elevation of
the building (one-story vs. two-story retail) and fire lane configurations.
Public Hearino:
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 Braewood North
(The Gables), Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, with stated conditions and one additional
condition (Condition 5):
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1) Alter the Comprehensive Plan to reflect office/retail here.
2) Indicate fire hydrant and FDC location.
3) Trees 93, 94, 101, 105 and 108 are shown to be saved.
4) Being Post Oaks, their survival is questioned, and they should be mitigated
now.
5) Tree mitigation fees of $11,000 are required to be put into escrow for a period
of three years starting from the date of building permit issuance.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
16. Consider approval of the Braewood North (The Gables) Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat. to
establish a building site, fire lanes and easements to allow the development of a two-
story office/retail building containing 11 ,OOO-square-feet on 41,084-square-feet of
property located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 154 feet west of
Heather Glen Drive, at the request of Peter Buell, being represented by Bob Anderson,
Plan Solutions Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant
contact TXU Representative Larry Redick for electric utility needs.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval of the Braewood North
(The Gables) Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat. with the condition as stated. Commissioner Kittrell
seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey,
Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
17. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Kimbel Addition, Lots 8R, 9R, lOR, 12R and
14R, ReDlat, being a replat of Lots 7-14 of the Kimbel Addition, to establish fire lanes and
easements to allow for redeyelopment of the 2.9 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Michael Doggett, Winkelmann and Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Matt steer introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits. He
stated staff recommended approval with one condition which he read into the record.
Michael Doggett, Winkelmann & Associates, Inc., 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive, Ste. 100,
Dallas, TX 75230 was present to represent this case before the Commission; answer any
questions and stated agreement to all staff recommendations.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
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Public Hearinc:
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 the Kimbel Addition, Lots
8R, 9R, lOR. 12R and 14R, ReDlat. with one condition:
1) Drainage will be evaluated further during Engineering plan review.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
18. General discussion concernina Dlanninc and zonina issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on May 22, and June 12,2007:
a. Case Nos. PD-223-C and S-1114-C, Kimbel Addition, zoning change from C, S-l 085-C
and S-1114-C to allow the construction of two retail/medical buildings, a bank, the
retention of an existing take-out restaurant and a portion of an existing retail
structure totaling 25,245-square-feet, and to allow a reduction in landscaped areas,
required setbacks, alternative signage colors, sizes and locations and other
deviations from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance at the northeast corner of
Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
b. Case No. S-l 017R-L1, Tetco, zoning change from S-l 017-L1 to S-l 017R-L1, to allow for a
160-square-foot addition to the existing car wash building for storage at the
southeast corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
c. Amberpoint Business Park at Coppell, Lot1 AR, Block A, Replat, to revise the location
of the fire lane to allow the previously approved expansion of the existing Staples
office/warehouse at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint Drive.
d. Lost Creek Addition, Lots 1-27, 1 X-3X, Block 1, Replat, (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 along the
east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet north of Bethel Road.
e. Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4R, Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Site Plan Amendment,
to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,17Q-square-foot
office/warehouse building, expansion of a portion of the existing parking and
modification to three dock doors located at 425 Airline Drive.
f. Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4R, Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Replat, to establish the
fire lanes to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115, 17Q-square-foot
office/warehouse building located at 425 Airline Drive.
g. 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
along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change from C to PD-220R-SF-12, with a Detail
Site Plan, to allow the development of 29 single-family homes and two common
areas at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
h. Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X, Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow a subdivision of 29
single-family lots and two common area lots located at the northwest corner of
Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
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i. Granting Final Plat Approval Authority to the P& Z Commission for the Alexander
Court, Lots 1-29X, Block A, final plat.
j. Ordinance for Case No. PD-217-C, zoning change from C to PD-217-C to allow the
reuse and renovation of the existing 4,940-square-foot structure for a pet day
care/boarding/spa located on the north side of Bethel School Road, approximately
240 feet east of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East Bethel School Road.
k. Ordinance for Case No. PD-222-L1, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from LI to
PD-222-L1 to allow for a parking ratio of one space per 5,000-square-feet for
warehouse use and a living screen for truck courts instead of a masonry wall and to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a 755,394-square-foot office warehouse building
located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and the proposed extension of
Dividend Drive.
I. Ordinance for Case No. PD-226-L1, Amcat (Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 7, Block
C, Essex Wire), zoning change from LI to PD-226-L1 to allow the construction of one
non-masonry structure and relocation of roof climbing area with a landscape screen
located at 1230 Crestside Drive.
m. Ordinance for Case No. S-1187R2-C, Pizza Inn, zoning change from S-1187R-C to S-
1187R2-C to allow a 1 ,425-square-foot expansion of the existing 1 ,050-square-foot
take-out restaurant to include limited seating, game room and party room, located
at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 405.
n. Ordinance for Case No. S-1216R, Cool Star Beverage, zoning change from PD-157R6-
C-S-1216 to PD-157R6-C-S-1216R to allow the operation of an approximate 1,600-
square-foot retail/convenience store to be located at 809 S. MacArthur, Suite 125
(southwest corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard).
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on May 22, and June 12,2007, mentioning that all above-mentioned items were
approved by Council.
B. Director's comments:
Planning Director Gary Sieb noted this was the last meeting for Chairman Richard
McCaffrey.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m.
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