BM 2007-09-20 PZ
Minutes of September 20, 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, September 20, 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
Commissioner John Fox
Also present was the Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie
Diamond; City Planner, Matt Steer; Deputy Fire Chief/Prevention, Tim Oates; Graduate
Engineer, Michael Garza and Secretary, Juanita Miles.
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 August 30, 2007.
Commissioner Borchgardf made a motion to approve the minutes of August 30,
2007, as written. Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox, and Reese voting in favor;
none opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R10-H. GraDevine
Sorinas Community Center, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, zoning change request from PD-
108-H (Planned Development 108-Historic) and H (Historic) to PD-108-R10-H
(Planned Development 108-Revised 10-Historic) to allow the construction of a
l3,560-square-foot Senior Recreation/Community Center building on 22.4 acres
of property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road, at the request of
the City of Coppell, being represented by Brett Atchison, Proforma Architects.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits and color
board. Staff had some concerns with the signage; the elevations, material used,
entry doors, and proposed light fixtures none of which are in compliance with
The Old Coppell guidelines. He recommended that this case be held under
advisement for reasons that were read into record. There were 22 notices
mailed, with no responses returned in favor or in opposition.
Jeff Bulla, Pro-Forma Architects Inc., 17000 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 115, Dallas, TX,
presented his case with exhibits and color boards before the Commission, and to
answer any questions.
Discussion:
There was discussion concerning:
./ The "under advisement' concept,
./ What kind of lighting will be used,
./ LEED Certification Requirement and initial increases in costs,
./ Compromise with some of the features toward the intent and spirit of Old
Town,
./ PD requirements for shed roofing verse gable roofing; masonry instead of
stucco.
./ Concept was presented to Council, without any details.
./ Mechanical equipment on top of the building,
./ Timeline for under advisement is 30 days, and the applicant cannot present
case to Council while under advisement,
./ Cost of the project/3.6 million and the time line of two years construction.
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. The following people spoke:
Scott Orr - 300 W. Bethel Road, Coppell TX 75019, is supportive of the center
but stated that even with it about being 600 feet back from Park Road. He
can see the property from his house. It does not meet the spirit of the Old
Town concept. Building looks too contemporary. He supports staff's
recommendation to hold under advisement until some kind of compromise
is met to fit the intent and spirit of Old Town.
Bart Lahtinen - 1308 Coral Drive, Coppell TX 75019, is supportive of the
contemporary intent and feels that in the future, more demand will be for a
contemporary style. Stated concerns about how much of the property will
be irrigated. He stated the applicant is doing a well thought-out job with this
development.
Joy McCabe - 289 Willingham Road, Coppell TX 75019, she is amazed that
this project is not moving forward. She has been hearing the city talking
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about this center for ten years. She wants the City to speed this up a whole
lot, stop dragging their feet and get on with it.
John Avina - 1307 Westchester Drive, Coppell TX 75019, He did not know
about the Senior Center in Coppell. He stated that he goes to Carrollton
because there is not one here and he has a ball at the Carrollton Center.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was additional discussion about:
./ That it is good for the City, but recommended that this project be taken
under advisement for more clarification details so that everyone involved
can collectively pursue the Old Town intent and spirit.
./ It meets the letter but does not meet with the spirit of the Old Coppell
design guidelines.
./ The design appears to disconnect with the required materials.
./ All buildings should be held to the Old Coppell guidelines instead of only
those adjacent to the street because it is a whole zoning district.
./ Needs more time to comply with the guidelines.
Action
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion this Case No. PD-108R10-H, GraDevine
SDrinas Communitv Center. Lots 1 & 2. Block A be held under advisement until
the stated conditions are met and come back before the Commission on
October 18, 2007. Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-
0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in
favor. None opposed.
5. Consider approval of the GraDevine SDrinas Communitv Center. Lots 1 & 2. Block A.
Minor Plat, to establish a building site, various easements and fire lane to allow for
the development of a l3,560-square-foot Senior Recreation/Community Center on
22.4 acres of property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road, at the
request of the City of Coppell, being represented by Brett Atchison, Proforma
Architects.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. This case can go forward because it is the plat itself. Staff
recommends approval subject to conditions, which were read into the record.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
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Action:
Commissioner Fox made a motion to approve the GraDevine SDrinQs Communitv
Center. Lots 1 & 2. Block A. Minor Plat with the following staff conditions:
1) Provide screening for any contemplated outside storage on Service
Center property.
2) Label the 10 foot sidewalk/utility easement on the north boundary of
the property.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox, and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
6. Consider approval of The Chateaus of CODDell. final Plat to allow the
development of 56 single-family homes and common/open space lots 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 this case to the Commission, showing
exhibits and stated that the City Council granted P&Z final plat approval
authority. Staff recommends approval with conditions, which he read into the
record.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve the The Chateaus of
CODDelL final Plat with the following staff conditions:
1) Note on plat that "no parking" signs will be placed on property before
building construction begins.
2) Add note to plat that refers to the DART line being adjacent to the
south property line.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox, and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
7. Consider approval of the CODDell Commerce Center. Phase I. Block 1 R2. Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the development of a fourth office warehouse
building, containing 37,800 square-feet on 18.92 acres of property, located along
the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road, at the request of
Lincoln Property Company, being represented by Trey Braswell, Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc.
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt steer introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits.
Staff recommends approval with conditions which he read into record.
Trey Braswell, EIT, Kimley- Horn & Associates, Inc., 5750 Genesis ct., Ste. 200, Frisco,
TX, 75034, was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer
any questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the CODDell
Commerce Center. Phase I. Block 1 R2. Site Plan Amendment, with the following
staff conditions:
1) Revise landscape plan to show 13 overstory trees (interior requirement)
and eight overstory trees (nonvehicular requirement) in addition to the
existing six-inch perimeter trees shown. Revise plant list accordingly.
2) Replace "20'" with "variable width" on the pedestrian access
easement on the north end.
Commissioner Reese seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox, and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the CODDell Commerce Center. Phase I.
Block 1 R2. ReDlat, being a replot of Block 1 R of the Coppell Commerce Center
Phase I, to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the fourth office
warehouse on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond
Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road, at the request of Lincoln Property Company,
being represented by Trey Braswell, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this companion case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. Staff recommends approval with one condition which he read
into record.
Trey Braswell, EIT, Kimley- Horn & Associates, Inc., 5750 Genesis Ct., Ste. 200, Frisco,
TX, 75034, was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer
any questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
Public Hearing:
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.
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Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the CODDell
Commerce Center. Phase L Block 1 R2, ReDlat, with the following staff condition:
1) Revise northern boundary of pedestrian access easement to extend to
the northern property line and replace "20'" with "variable width".
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
9. Consider approval of the freeDort North. Lot 5R2. Site Plan Amendment, to allow the
construction of a 61,600-square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing
101,000-square-foot office/warehouse building, providing for the reconfiguration of
a previously approved expansion on 11.42 acres of property located on the
northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane, at the
request of Derse Associates, being represented by Greg Daspit, Mayse and
Associates.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt steer introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits.
There was some concern of matching the existing paint color. Staff
recommends approval with an added condition that they match the existing
paint color after construction is complete. If there is a problem matching the
paint color, the applicant will paint the whole building.
Greg Daspit, Mayse & Associates, 14850 Quorum Dr., Ste. 201, Dallas, TX, 75254
was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the
freeDort North. Lot 5R2, Site Plan Amendment with the added condition that the
applicant will match the paint color of the existing structure or repaint the whole
building. Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the freeDort North. Lot 5R2. ReDlat, to
establish property boundaries and fire lane and utility easements to allow the
construction of a 61,600-square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing
101 ,OOO-square-foot office/warehouse building, on 11.42 acres of property, located
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on the northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane, at
the request of Derse Associates, being represented by Greg Daspit, Mayse and
Associates.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this companion case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the
discrepancies be resolved in the flood zone notation.
Greg Daspit, Mayse & Associates, 14850 Quorum Dr., Ste. 201, Dallas, TX, 75254
was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
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.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the freeDort
North. Lot 5R2. ReDlat with the condition added. Commissioner Fox seconded
the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell,
Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of The Villaaes of Old CODDell. Lots 1-7,
Block A. final Plat and ReD lot, being a replot of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1,
Coppell Service Center and a final plat of the Village at Old Coppell to establish
final property boundaries of the Village at Old Coppell, dedicate right-of-way for
Coppell Road and establish fire lane and utility easements to allow for service
and retail uses, resulting in the relocation of the Service Center Drive, on
approximately ten acres of property located along the east side of Coppell
Road, approximately 250 feet south of Bethel Road, at the request of Donna
Kolberg, D & D Development.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission, showing
exhibits. Staff recommends approval with conditions which he read into record.
Pat Atkins, KPA Consulting, Inc., 1801 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101, Richardson, TX,
75080 was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
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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 Villaces of
Old CODDell. Lots 1-7. Block A. final Plat and ReDlat with the following staff
conditions:
1) Revise the radii on curve C-7 from 20' to 30' and curve C-17 from 44'
to 54'.
2) The 15' utility easement and TXU easement were dedicated by
separate instrument; therefore they should be abandoned by
separate instrument. (Not by re-plat of Service Center).
3) The vault on the west side of Coppell Rd. shall be placed on the east
side of Coppell Rd. in a 20'X20' easement.
4) Revise all signature blocks to reflect only "The Villages of Old Coppell,
Lots 1-7, Block A".
5) Change title block and plans to read "Block A" in place of Block "lA".
6) Revise new service center lot to read Lot 1 R, Block 1 in both places
shown on this plat.
7) Remove D&D Ltd. from the owner's dedication. Only the City will need
to sign as the current owner.
8) Record the revised Cross Parking and Property Owners' Association
Agreement when plat is filed.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of CODDell Service Center. Lot 1 R. Block
1. final Plat and ReDlat, to relocate the Service Center Drive approximately 340
feet to the south of the current location and to expand the Coppell Service
Center boundaries to allow for expansion of service center uses, on 10.87 acres
of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, just north of the Dallas
Area Rapid Transit right-of-way, at the request of Donna Kolberg, D & D
Development and the City of Coppell.
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt steer introduced this case to the Commission, showing
exhibits. Staff recommends approval with conditions which he read into record.
Pat Atkins, KPA Consulting, Inc., 1801 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101, Richardson, TX,
75080 was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
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 Fox made a motion to recommend approval of the CODDell
Service Center. Lot 1 R. Block 1. final Plat and ReDlat. subject to the following staff
conditions:
1) The 15' utility easement and TXU easement were dedicated by
separate instrument; therefore they should be abandoned by
separate instrument. (Not by re-plat of Service Center).
2) The vault on the west side of Coppell Rd. shall be placed on the east
side of Coppell Rd. in a 20'X20' easement.
3) Revise all signature blocks to reflect only "Coppell Service Center, Lot
1 R, Block 1".
4) Change title block and plans to read "Lot 1 R" in place of "Lot 1".
5) Revise Villages of Old Coppelllots to read "Block A" in place of "Block
1A".
6) Remove D&D Ltd. from the owner's dedication. Only the City will need
to sign as the current owner.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
13. Consider approval of the Gatewav Business Park. Lot 3C-R. Block 2. Site Plan, to
allow the development of one office warehouse building, containing 151,825
square-feet on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Gateway
Boulevard and Exchange Circle, at the request of Catellus Operating LTD, being
represented by David Meinhardt, Meinhardt and Associates Architects, P.L.L.C.
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Presentation:
Assistant Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission,
showing exhibits and elevations. Staff recommends approval with an added
condition concerning the design of the monument sign which she read into
record.
Ben Stephens, Halff Associates, Inc., 12225 Greenville Ave., Ste. 200, Dallas TX
75254, was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and stated agreement to staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the
Gateway Business Park. Lot 3C-R. Block 2. Site Plan with the following staff
condition:
1) Revise the monument sign to be the same material and painted the
same color as the main structure on this site.
Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor.
None opposed.
14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park. Lot 3C-R.
Block 2. ReDlat, being a replot of Lot 3C, Block 2, of the Gateway Business Park,
to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the development of one office
warehouse building on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of
Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle, at the request of Catellus Operating
LTD, being represented by Ben Stephens, Halff Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the
Commission, showing exhibits. Staff recommends approval subject to the
clarification of the owner's legal name and correct address.
Ben Stephens, Halff Associates, Inc., 12225 Greenville Ave., Ste. 200, Dallas TX
75254, was present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any
questions and 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.
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Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action
Commissioner Fox made a motion to recommend approval of the Gateway
Business Park. Lot 3C-R. Block 2. ReD lot with the staff condition of the clarification
of the owner's legal name and correct address. Commissioner Reese seconded
the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell,
Haas, Fox and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-230-0. Riverchase Golf
Course, a zoning change request from Sf-12 and SUP-1037-A (Single family-12
and Special Use Permit-1037-A) to PD-230-0 (Planned Development-230-0ffice)
to establish a non-residential zoning district on the existing Golf Course property
including the existing Club House, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (5-
1037.1) to delete condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property
located east and west of Riverchase Drive, north Belt Line Road, at the request of
Robert Sievers, Addison Law firm. (Note: no physical changes to the existing
development are included in this PD request)
*
Commissioner Reese recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Presentation:
Assistant Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. Originally scheduled for the August 16, 2007 public hearing, 300
notices were sent to property owners within 200' of this request. Two were
returned in favor, 13 in opposition and three undecided. Many calls also were
received due to the zoning signs and the notices. Because of the confusion of
the technicality of this notice, the August 16 public hearing was postponed to
August 30 and for clarification, 300 revised notices where sent out to the same
300 property owners. Eight responses were received in favor, four in opposition
and one undecided. A flyer was sent out by one of the residents to the same
300 people within the subdivision which 84 responses in opposition, seven in favor
and three undecided. Ms. Diamond stated for the record that the purpose and
intent of this rezoning is to allow Riverchase Golf Course to obtain a Mixed
Beverage license from T ABC. The zoning runs with the land and not with the
owner. It will be a Planned Development district for Riverchase Golf; all uses
except for the golf course will be prohibited. The Site Plan showing the existing
golf course layout, the clubhouse, the cart storage, and the maintenance
building are all specifically tied to this PD. Staff is recommending approval with
this condition and two more which she read into record.
Robert Sievers, Addison Law Firm, 14901 Quorum Drive, Ste. 650, Dallas TX, was
present to represent this case before the Commission to answer any questions
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and stated agreement to staff conditions. He stated that this request is strictly an
administrative issue for T ABC.
Discussion:
There were questions of what exactly the change in licenses incorporates,
If someone comes later on to change the zoning,
Property in question is in the flood zone,
Discussion of the move to apply for rezoning and a Mixed Beverage Permit which is
strictly an administrative accounting decision.
Replatting the entire area will not allow another applicant to apply for a change in
zoning without going through the present process which now protects the integrity
of the golf course.
Include a brief history included in the notices.
Commendation of the support of the neighborhood despite differences.
Public Hearing:
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:
Pat Curtis - 1316 Stonecrest Drive, Coppell TX 75019, made a request to City
Council to deny this case. He stated there are 432 single-family homes in
the Riverchase community, 130 of these home shares a common lot line
with the golf course and an additional 92 homes are directly across the
street from those 130 homes that border the golf course. He stated
concerns that these zoning changes are about the outside wrapping of the
box; namely the desire of the golf course to decrease its alcoholic related
paper work will make alcohol delivery easier. But the actual merchandise in
the box is a zoning change that sooner or later will make it easier to activate
one of the permitted uses listed under the requested zoning even though at
this time all uses are out except for this use. He also added that surveyors
have been working on the property. Stated that these uses will be disastrous
to the homes.
Ms. Diamond addressed the issue of the surveyors; they were conducting
their yearly maintenance of flood levels.
Bob Schultz - 1410 Barrington Drive, Coppell TX 75019, he expressed
concerns about the trash after major golfing events, parking up and down
the street and the littering. He was not concerned about the future
development of the office buildings, but he appreciated staff's
professionalism. He is tired of hearing Riverchase being a four-lane divided
highway; It is two-lanes with bike paths a residential street. Riverchase is
about families, kids, grandkids, some singles, and dogs. He thinks we should
not allow alcohol sales in our area. He feels that the club house should be
zoned for alcohol instead of the whole golf course. He is against the bottles
and cups and the cart that goes around selling the drinks.
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Ms. Diamond address the issue that there no alcohol sales would be allowed
on this section of the golf cart path which would be more restrictive.
John Avina - 1307 Westchester Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, he stated that he
had the same concerns that Pat Curtis mentioned earlier and he is still
opposed as well.
Barbara Maley - 1304 Stonecrest Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, her house does
back up to hole #6. She wanted to thank staff for listening to the residents
during the Riverchase Golf Course, sponsored meeting and including
number two in the recommendations to the Commission. She stated when
she came in, she was in opposition. The impact of rezoning the whole
property versus rezoning the just the clubhouse, if it lessens the amount of
citizen input; then she would not be in agreement to rezoning the clubhouse
only.
Ms. Diamond stated that rezoning the clubhouse only it will do away with
the beverage cart selling alcohol on the path.
Randy Raudabough - 405 Berkshire Lane, Coppell TX, 75019, stated
concerns about the open space. With the change in zoning could the golf
course would go away. Commission stated that the land is in flood plain
which would not allow very much development. He stated that the some of
the concerns were misplaced. He is agreeable to the change.
Bart Lahtinen - 1308 Coral Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, He had concerns about
if a golf course was to be developed at this period of time, could the zoning
be something other than 'Office'. He was concerned about if there are any
vehicles in place that prohibit the other uses? Ms. Diamond stated that the
applicant would have to go through the same public hearing process to
develop anything else on this tract of land. He stated that everything is very
nice and does not see any reasons for objection, so he is supporting the
change.
Jay Cunningham - 404 Wellington Road, Coppell TX, 75019, he had
concerns that if we zone the clubhouse only, that it will restrict the cart from
selling liquor. He wants the clubhouse to be zoned 'Office' only and leave
the rest of the property the way it is.
Pat Enlow - 1514 Pebble Creek Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, stated that his views
had been expressed this evening but he just wanted to thank Ms. Diamond
for her professionalism and patience in explaining the proposed zoning
changes to the residents in Riverchase in a language that we could
understand. Her willingness to listen and to address our concerns is most
appreciated.
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Ed Darling - 1303 Bradford Drive, Coppell TX 75019, stated that to be candid
with you, he was flabbergasted at the controversy over something that is so
simple. If you look at the ordinances, it is not uncommon to see a variety of
uses under on zoning designation. He commended the staff; they have
gone above and beyond the call. He stated that the staff should be
commended and this request be approved.
Allision Schmidt - 1437 Pebble Creek, Coppell TX, 75019, her property
boarders the course. She was here to speak in favor. Staff has addressed all
the concerns of the residents and I did not see any causes for concern. As
a resident, She was disappointed to see the inflammatory flyer distributed
and she recommend approval.
Barry Morris - 1311 Barrington Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, his home also backs
up to the course and supports Allison's comment. Golfing is very
competitive and it is important to every homeowner in Riverchase to keep it
successful. We need to be very careful not to make it more restricted
because of other golf courses in the area. It is a business and it must be
successful.
Howard Giles - 616 Berkshire Lane, Coppell TX 75019, he stated that the
back of his yard is at hole # 1 0, and there is wall between him and the club
house. He had concerns about someone coming and changing the
zoning, but staff has made it restricted enough so that they will have to go
through the whole process again. The second point he made was that we
have had some issues with the golf course and they have always been
cooperative in resolving them, so he asked to approve this request.
Mr. Sievers stated that the issues of the patrons of the Golf Course will be
addressed by the Manager of the Golf Course.
John Phillips - 1326 Westchester Drive, Coppell TX, 75019, commented that
we all deal with trust; he thought this meeting has been all about trust.
When it comes down to it, he had no idea when he walked into this room
how staff has gone out and found a way to make it just as restrictive in a
another matter as it would be to do many different things, so, no matter
what happens we will have to be here again. Whether he is for or against,
what has happened is a very good restriction, so somebody has to come
back here again whether or not the trust is there. If they sell in five years and
somebody else buys it and wants to come forth and do anything, this
meeting will be held, and we will all be here again.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the PD-
230-0. Riverchase Golf Course with the following staff conditions:
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1) The development within this Planned Development District shall be
limited to the existing development as depicted on Exhibits "B" and
"C": which includes a club house, pro shop and restaurant/grill, golf
cart storage building, maintenance building, parking spaces and an
18-hole golf course.
2) Uses listed as permitted in the "0" District (per section 12-20-1 of the
Zoning Ordinance) shall be prohibited on this property except for golf
course or country club as depicted on exhibits "B" and "C".
3) No alcohol sales shall be permitted along the golf cart path located
within the rear yards of Lots 1-18, Block A of the River Ridge Addition,
which will retain its residential (SF-7) zoning designation.
Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Fox voting in favor. None
opposed.
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Commissioner Reese returned to the dais.
16. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update of the Council/Planning agenda actions on September 11, 2007:
a. Amberpoint Business Park at Coppell, Lot 2R-l R and Lot 2R-3, Block A,
Replat, being a replat of two lots, Lot 2R-1 R, to allow for separate
ownership, on property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake
Road and Northpoint Drive.
b. Pecan Creek Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Minor Plat, to subdivide this property
into two (2) lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2 to allow for separate ownerships, located
on the east side of S. Denton Tap Road, north of the DART R.O.W.
c. Case No. PD-108R9-SF-9, The Chateaus of Coppell, a zoning change
request from PD-1 08R7-SF-9 to PD-108R9-SF-9, to attach a Detail Site Plan,
to allow the development of 56 single-family homes and common/open
space lots located at the southwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap
Roads.
d. The Chateaus of Coppell, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of
56 single-family homes and common/open space lots located at the
southwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
e. The Council granted the Planning & Zoning Commission Final Plat
approval authority of The Chateaus of Coppell.
f. Case No. PD-214R3-SF-9, Arbor Manors Phase II, zoning change request
from R to PD-214R3-SF-9 to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of two (2) single-family homes, one (1) common area lot
and street right-of-way located north of the Whispering Hills Addition and
east of the Georgian Place Addition.
g. Arbor Manors Phase II, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of two
(2) single-family homes, one (1) common area lot and street right-of-way
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h. Arbor Manors Replat, to allow the development of 73 single-family
homes and 10 common area lots located south of Sandy Lake Road;
and west of Denton Tap Road.
I. Ordinance for Case No. PD-228-HC, Vista Ridge Retail, zoning change
from HC to PD-228-HC to establish a Concept Plan for retail and
restaurant uses and to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a grocery store with restaurant, convenience store with
fuel sales & drive-through and retail uses located at the northeast corner
of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
j. Ordinance for Case No. PD-229-L1 Minyard Addition (KTR Capital), zoning
change from LI to PD-229-L1 to allow the retention and expansion of the
existing office/warehouse and office buildings and to allow the
construction of four office/warehouse buildings, totaling approximately
503,250-square-feet located at the southwest corner of Freeport
Parkway and Bethel Road.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of
Council's actions on September 11, 2007, mentioning that all above-mentioned
items were approved by Council.
B. Director's comments:
o Commissioners Reese and Borchgardt are resigning. Dornell Reese has
been appointed to the Economic Development Committee. We all
will miss the expertise.
o We have three new members and one incumbent, Eddie Haas; they
were all invited to the reception on September 25, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
o The AP A Conference in Addison, Gary will advise once he receives the
information.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
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Edmund Haas, Chairman
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Juanita lies, Secretary
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