BM 2008-02-21 PZ
Minutes of February 21, 2008
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6:00
p.m., and in regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 21, 2008, in the Council
Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following members were present:
COMMISSIONERS
EDDIE HAAS, CHAIR
JOHN FOX, VICE CHAIR
GREG FRNKA
ANNA KITTRELL
CHARLES SANGERHAUSEN
ROBERT SHIPLEY
DAVID SHUTE
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie
Diamond; City Planner, Matt steer; Graduate Engineer, Michael Garza; Deputy
Chief/Prevention, Tim Oates 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.
Chairman Eddie Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated January J 7, 2008.
Commissioner Shipley made a motion to approve the minutes of January 17,
2008, as written. Commissioner Fox seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting
in favor; none opposed.
4. Consider approval of the Arbor Manors, ReDlat, a replat to revise the previously
approved subdivision to eliminate a 4,800-square-foot common area lot and to
incorporate this area into an enlarged and reconfigured five lots, allowing the
development of 73 single-family homes and 10 common area open spaces on
approximately 25.15 acres of property located south of Sandy Lake Road and
west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Matt Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson &
Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission, showing
exhibits. A telephone conversation with the engineer was received earlier in the
day that responded to the first condition. Staff recommends approval subject to
two conditions which he read into record.
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Dan Heischman, Dowdy, Anderson & Associates, 5225 Village Creek Ste. 200, Piano
TX, 75093, stated agreement with staff's recommendations and was available to
answer any questions. Mr. Heischman had some concern with the 58-foot setback
in order to save trees in the front yards and stated agreement with what was
submitted. He also mentioned that construction would start the week after
approval by City Council.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Fox made a motion to approve the Arbor Manors, ReDlat with
staff's conditions:
1. Provide a tree inventory sheet stating number of caliper inches being
saved by the application, the number of trees being removed with re-
alignment of street (in caliper inches). We now have the information for
this condition.
2. Delineate a 58-foot front yard setback on lots 1-5, Block E.
Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1245-TC, DeVine Cellars,
zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to S-1245-TC (Special Use Permit-
1245-Town Center), to allow the operation of a 2,272-square-foot
retail/convenience store and restaurant, located in the Town Center Addition,
along the east side of Denton Tap Road north of Town Center Blvd at the request
of JJ Dahl.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission, showing
exhibits. Matt stated that nine notices were sent to property owners within 200
feet of this request; zero returned in favor and zero returned in opposition. Staff
recommends approval with conditions which he read into record.
Jean Dahl, 279 Tealwood Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, stated agreement with staff's
recommendations and was available to answer any questions.
Discussion:
There was a comment from the Commission requesting clarification of the
closing time (12:00 a.m. instead of 12:00 p.m.) and the glass wall in the hallway
separating the retail area from the restaurant area.
Public Hearino:
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.
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Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no additional discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. S-1245-TC,
DeVine Cellars, zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to S-1245-TC
(Special Use Permit-1245-Town Center), subject to the following conditions:
1. Ensure compliance with all T ABC rules and regulations. Please contact
Bob Wallace at 214-678-4014 for permitting/licensing requirements.
2. Revise sign plan to include exact dimensions, as the dimensions shown are
too large and ensure the signage matches that of the center (color, type,
materials, etc...). Please provide a color photo simulation of the sign on
each elevation at time of permitting.
3. Revise Parking Analysis to reflect correct figures.
4. The development shall be in accordance with the Site Plan, Floor Plan
and Revised Sign Elevations.
5. Hours of operation shall be limited to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, until 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and between noon and 6
p.m. on Sunday.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-215R-L1,
Victron Eneroy, zoning change request from PD-215-L1 (Planned Development-
215-Light Industrial) to PD-215R-L1 (Planned Development-215 Revised-Light
Industrial) as revised, to allow red & yellow striping and internally illuminated
signage on the gas pump canopy and internally illuminated signage on two
sides of an eight-foot tower extension located along I.H. 635 on 2.34 acres of
property within the City of Coppell and the City of Irving, located south of I.H.
635, east of Royal Lane, at the request of Bennett Ratliff, The Ratliff Group, LLC
representing Victron Energy.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission, showing exhibits
and elevations. Matt stated that four notices were sent to property owners within
200 feet of this request; no responses returned in favor or in opposition. Staff
recommends denial of this request and recommends approval of the revised
signage on the canopy and tower which he read into record.
Discussion:
Commission concerns to staff were as follows:
. The Commission would like to help the applicant with signage visibility
from IH 635 before the exit, because of the location.
. Development rights on the adjacent property would hinder more of the
visibility of the gas station.
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. The usage of the black and white logo on the canopy that is similar to the
logo on the building.
. The off-premise billboard sign which is grandfathered until it is amortized
by the BOA.
. The property owner's reason for developing this property.
. Possibility of using TXDOT logo signs as another option.
. The red and yellow canopy would make the gas station more visible than
and a white canopy.
Mr. Bennett Ratliff, of The Ratliff Group. LLC, Coppell, TX 75019, representing
Victron Energy, presented his case to the Commission showing exhibits of three
Shell sites in the general area in order to show the branding from the competing
stores. Applicant is not agreeable to staff's recommendation for the
compromise. He also presented pictures of the areas along the highway in order
to show the limited visibility from the highway. Mr. Ratliff talked with the Shell
Branding Manager and presented to him the options from staff. He stated that
the shell will not deviate from the requested signage. There is not a surface
mounted option that the applicant and the branding department could agree
upon.
Public Hearina:
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:
Gordon Pratt, 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., #413, Coppell, TX 75019 - Stated that
when he drove on IH 635, the gas station cannot be seen and could be
passed up very easily.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
. The Commission feels that the logo on the tower and the red lettering on
the canopy would be more helpful to the applicant than the red and
yellow canopy.
. The Commission should not compromise the zoning standards and set the
precedent.
Action:
Commissioner Haas made a motion to deny the previous request and approve
revised Case No. PD-215R-LL Victron Enerav zoning change request from PD-215-
LI (Planned Development-215-light Industrial) to PD-215R-L1 (Planned
Development-215 Revised-light Industrial) with the following revised conditions:
1. Revise the tower signage to include only an 8' x 8' internally illuminated
shell.
2. Eliminate the canopy modifications from the proposal.
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Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-223R-C,
Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), zoning change request from PD-223-C (Planned
Development-223-Commercial) to PD-223R-C (Planned Development-223
Revised-Commercial) to attach a revised Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a 3,889-square-foot bank with three drive-thru lanes on 0.70
acres of property, located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Village Parkway at the request of Mathew Cragun, O'Donnell Engineering.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced the revised request to
the Commission, showing exhibits and elevations. Ms. Diamond reviewed the
original PD which permitted this use and deviated to the zoning and landscape
ordinances for the new Commissioners. She stated staff recommended
approval with conditions and engineering comments, which she read into
record.
Mathew Cragun, O'Donnell Engineering, 1601 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 210, Arlington,
TX 76011, stated agreement with staff's recommendations with the exception of
the blue awnings and was available to answer any questions. He stated that the
company stopped using the awnings because of the high cost of maintenance.
The Commission suggested keeping the awnings, possibly using another material
that would be less expensive to maintain. The Commission felt that the awnings
add more appeal to the structure. The height of the trees, brightness of the A TM
lighting and traffic flow in and out of the bank was also commented on.
Public Hearino:
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.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no additional discussion and comments.
Action
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD-223R-C,
Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), zoning change request from PD-223-C (Planned
Development-223-Commercial) to PD-223R-C (Planned Development-223
Revised-Commercial) with the following revised conditions and Engineering
comments:
,. To consider reinstating the awnings.
2. Indicate the locations for the proposed Purple Wintercreeper on the plan.
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Engineering Comments:
1. If lime stabilization is not going to be used for the paving, a waiver request
must be submitted by the engineer along with the geotechnical report
and the thickness of concrete increased by one inch.
2. The retaining wall is in conflict with the sanitary sewer on the east side of
the project. The engineered retaining wall design will need to be
submitted to Engineering Department during the plan review process.
3. It appears that a full set of construction plans was submitted with the DRC
information. These plans should not be considered submission for
engineering approval. Plans for review should not be submitted until
approval from Planning and/or City Council is granted.
No second; motion fails.
Commissioner Kittrell made another motion to approve Case No. PD-223R-C,
Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), zoning change request from PD-223-C (Planned
Development-223-Commercial) to PD-223R-C (Planned Development-223
Revised-Commercial) to attach a revised Detail Site Plan with the following
revised conditions and Engineering Comments:
1. Reinstate the awnings.
2. Indicate the locations for the proposed Purple Wintercreeper on the plan.
Engineering Comments:
1. If lime stabilization is not going to be used for the paving, a waiver request
must be submitted by the engineer along with the geotechnical report
and the thickness of concrete increased by one inch.
2. The retaining wall is in conflict with the sanitary sewer on the east side of
the project. The engineered retaining wall design will need to be
submitted to Engineering Department during the plan review process.
3. It appears that a full set of construction plans was submitted with the DRC
information. These plans should not be considered submission for
engineering approval. Plans for review should not be submitted until
approval from Planning and/or City Council is granted.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Fox, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. Commissioner Sangerhausen
opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1238R-C, Keas N Cellar.
zoning change request from S- 1238-C (Special Use Permit-1238-Commercial) to S-
1238R-C (Special Use Permit-1238 Revised-Commercial) to allow an additional 23-
square-foot attached sign on the west elevation in addition to the two existing
attached signs for the 2,850-square-foot convenience/retail store located at 777 S.
MacArthur Blvd., #413, at the request of Gordon Pratt, Kegs N' Cellar.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the
Commission, showing exhibits and elevations. She stated staff recommended
approval per the Building Inspection's interpretation that this additional 23-
square-foot sign would be in compliance with the sign ordinance.
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Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Gordon Pratt, 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., #413, Coppell, TX 75019, stated agreement to
staff's recommendation and was available to answer questions from the
Commission.
Public Hearina:
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.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action
Commissioner Shipley made a motion to approve Case No. S-1238R-C, Keas N
Cellar, zoning change request from S-1238-C (Special Use Permit-1238-
Commercial) to S-1238R-C (Special Use Permit-1238 Revised-Commercial) to
allow an additional 23-square-foot attached sign on the west elevation in
addition to the two existing attached signs. Commissioner Frnka seconded;
motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen,
Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of two text amendments to the Coppell
Zoning Ordinance; Sec. 12-29-3.3 adding U(P) Signs which advertise or refer to
the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages by words or symbols" to types of
signs are specifically prohibited, and Sec. 12-29-4.3(A)i, requiring individually
mounted letters in the industrial districts.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the
Commission, showing exhibits. She stated that staff recommended approval of
the two text amendments to the Coppell Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Public Hearino:
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:
Gordon Pratt, 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., #413, Coppell, TX 75019 - Mr. Pratt feels
that it's very important to be allowed to state to people exactly what he
sells in his store. He sees no reason why his sign would be offensive to
anyone if he put small letters saying 'Beer & Wine Store' on his sign, in order
that his business is more visible to people in the present location. He feels
that it would help add revenue to his store.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
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Discussion:
The Commission questioned how long has the ordinance been in effect and if
there could be any updated changes since Coppell is now wet.
Ms. Diamond stated that the City Council is very firm with these sign restrictions for
beer, wine and liquor sales, in keeping with the image of the City of Coppell.
Action
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve amendments to the Coppell
Zoning Ordinance; Sec. 12-29-3.3 and Sec. 12-29-4.3(A)i. Commissioner
Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute,
Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting in favor. Commissioner Shipley
opposed.
10. General discussion concernino Dlannina and zonina issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on February 12, 2008:
a. Case No. PD-227R-SF-12, Bellacere Addition, a zoning change from PD-
227-SF-12 to PD-227R-SF-12, to allow: realignment of the mutual
access/fire lane easement; reconfiguration of the common area lot;
relocation of the garage access on Lot 4; and construction of four single-
family homes on property located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place Drive.
b. Bellacere Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, Final Plat, to establish four single-family
residential lots, one common area, easements, and a fire lane on property
located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet
east of Summer Place Drive.
c. Case No. PD-221 R4-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, a zoning change request from
PD-221-HC to PD-221 R4-HC to allow two oversized Monument Signs to be
located in the medians of Dividend Drive and Point West Boulevard (one at
each location).
d. Northpoint, Lotl R and Lot 2, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block
1 of the Northpoint Addition, to allow the abandonment of various
easements and the dedication of a mutual access easement allowing for
access to the development on Lot 2 in the City of Grapevine on property,
located east of S.H. 121 and south of Northpoint Drive.
e. Approval of a 12-month extension to the expiration date (March 19,2008) of
The Chateaus of Coppell Final Plat, to allow the development of 56 single-
family homes and common/open space lots on property located at the
southwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
f. Ordinance for Case No. PD-228R-HC, Bank of America, a zoning change
from PD-228-HC to PD-228R-HC to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a 4,634-square-foot bank with five drive-thru lanes on
property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
g. Ordinance amending Section 6-15-6 of the Sign Ordinance, provisions for
temporary (on-premise) signs, relating to advertising the sale, rental or lease
of property.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of
Council's actions on February 12,2008, mentioning that all the above-mentioned
items were approved by Council.
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B. Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb commented on the editorial in the Citizens Advocate about the
Commission, it was respectfully done and it expressed the City's appreciation
for what the Commission does. Commissioner Haas commented on the Joint
Work Session last month stating that this and more work sessions would be
beneficial to all involved and the City of Coppell.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m.
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