BM 2008-04-17 PZ
Minutes of April 17, 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, April 17, 2008, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following commissioners were
present:
COMMISSIONERS:
EDDIE HAAS, CHAIR
JOHN FOX, VICE CHAIR
GREG FRNKA
ANNA KITTRELL
CHARLES SANGER HAUSEN
ROBERT SHIPLEY
DAVID SHUTE
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond; City
Planner, Matt Steer; Graduate Engineer, Michael Garza; and Secretary, Juanita Miles.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Eddie Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated March 20, 2008.
Commissioner Fox made a motion to approve the minutes of March 20, 2008, as written.
Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Shute, Haas,
Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor; none opposed. Commissioner
Frnka was absent for this meeting; therefore, he did not vote.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-200R2-SF-12, Petterson Addition,
zoning change request from PD-200R-SF-12 (Planned Development-200 Revised -Single
Family-12) to PD-200R2-SF-12 (Planned Development-200 Revision 2-Single Family-12), to
allow: realignment of the mutual access/fire lane easement; an exception to the garage
access requirement that states garage access must only be accessed off of the alley;
revised landscape plan and construction of four single-family homes on 2.27 acres of
property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 130 feet west
of Summer Place Drive, at the request of Nancy J. Petterson, represented by Edward T.
Kellie, Kellie Engineering, Inc.
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Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission, showing exhibits.
He stated that staff recommended approval with eight conditions which he read into
record. With regards to this case, there were 45 notices mailed, no responses returned in
favor or in opposition.
There was a comment from the Commission about creating a formal agreement that
the applicant maintain the easement and the landscaping on the west side. Mr. Sieb
stated that the condition was already addressed as a notation on the plat.
Ed Kellie P .E., Kellie Engineering, 200 Rufe Snow Drive, N, Ste 120, Keller, TX 76248, was
present to represent this case before the Commission, was available for questions and
stated agreement to staff's recommendations.
Discussion:
There was no additional 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. No
one spoke.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Shipley made a motion to approve Case No. PD-200R2-SF-12, Petterson
Addition, zoning change request from PD-200R-SF-12 (Planned Development-200 Revised
-Single Family-12) to PD-200R2-SF-12 (Planned Development-200 Revision 2-Single Family-
12) with the following staff conditions:
1. A Tree Removal permit is required prior to start of construction.
2. Add note on Site Plan: "Existing Conditions Modified by Underlining, Cross-Outs, or
Added"
3. Eliminate "by the county" in condition 2.
4. Change "by" to "on" in first line of condition 4.
5. Add "R" to Lot 1 X in condition 5.
6. Remove prior Lemming Landscaping Plan from Sheet PL-01; correct spelling of
"Approved".
7. Remove Sheets IR-01 and IR-02 from submittal.
8. Remove "Private Drive" from Sheet TR-02 and replace with "24 foot Fire Lane and
Access Easement".
Commissioner Kittrell 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 the Petterson Addition, Lots 1 R-4R, & 1 XR, Block
A, Replat, to establish four single-family residential lots, one common area, easements,
and a fire lane on 2.27 acres of property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place Drive, at the request of Nancy J.
Petterson, represented by Edward T. Kellie, Kellie Engineering, Inc.
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Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. He stated that staff recommended approval with two conditions
which were read into record.
Ed Kellie P .E., Kellie Engineering, 200 Rufe Snow Drive, N, Ste 120, Keller, TX 76248, was
available for questions and stated agreement to staff's recommendations.
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. No
one spoke.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Fox made a motion to approve the Petterson Addition, Lots 1 R-4R, & 1 XR,
Block A, Replat with the following staff conditions:
1. Under "NOTES", add "R" to "Lot 1 X" in note 6.
2. Correct signature block for Verizon, (eliminate Telephone), change TXU to Oncor,
add AT&T Broadband.
Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute,
Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
6. Consider approval of the Alexander Court, Lots 1-29, Block A, Final Plat, to allow a
subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two common area lots on 18.5 acres of property,
located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of John L.
Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission,
showing exhibits. She stated that the applicant had addressed the three conditions from
the January 17, 2008 meeting. She stated staff recommended approval subject to not
filing the plat with Dallas County until the sanitary sewer easement is abandoned by the
City Council on April 22, 2008 and after the effective date of the LOMR which is April 24,
2008.
The Commissioners had questions about why the abandoned sanitary sewer easement
was not shown on the face of the plat. Ms. Diamond responded that due to the
pending litigation, this was deemed acceptable by our attorneys. The Commissioners
and staff went into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. Commissioners and staff returned from
Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.
No questions or comments from the applicant.
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Discussion:
There was no additional discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Alexander Court, Lots 1-29, Block A,
Final Plat, as submitted with staff conditions. Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and
Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1234R-SF-12, ARK Montessori
School, zoning change request from S-1234-SF-12 (Special Use Permit-1234-Single
Family-12) to S-1234R-SF-12 (Special Use Permit-1234 Revised-Single Family-12), to allow
a day care and after school program within the existing church building located on
approximately 0.6 acres of property located at E. 517 Sandy Lake Road at the southwest
corner of Holly Street, at the request of Byung G. Shin, being represented by Sally Choi.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission, showing exhibits and
elevations. He stated that staff recommended approval with three conditions which he
read into record. With regards to this case, there were 15 notices mailed, no responses
returned in favor or in opposition.
Sallie Choi, Ark Montessori School, 901 Lakeside Circle, #8106, Lewisville, TX 75057 was
present to represent this case before the Commission, available for questions and stated
agreement to staff's recommendations.
Concerns from the Commission:
.:. The safety of the children during drop-off and pick-up.
.:. Provide staff a Traffic Analysis for this site.
.:. Meet with the applicant's engineer and the city's engineer to resolve some of the
traffic issues.
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 then reopened the public hearing and tabled this item to the
May 15, 2008 meeting.
Action:
Commissioner Haas made a motion to table this item and continue the public hearing
for Case No. S-1234R-SF-12, ARK Montessori School until the May 15, 2008 meeting in
order that the following items are resolved:
1. Meet with City Engineering staff to analyze traffic flow and circulation patterns on-
site and its affect on adjacent streets during peak operations and revise site plan
accordingly.
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2. Include a note on the Site Plan indicating that an exception to the circular drive
requirement is proposed, and that the two full time employees will utilize the
tandem parking if still applicable after traffic analysis is done.
3. Ensure compliance with all state regulations for a daycare or school use. Ensure
the play area is sufficient to accommodate the maximum number of students at
anyone time during the day (28).
4. Include a plant table listing proposed trees and shrubs with sizes per the
approved SUP for the church, include calculations from previously approved
plans on this plan and rename "Landscape Plan" to "Landscape Plan/Tree
Survey." List all trees in existing tree schedule (T-15 is missing).
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute,
Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
8. General discussion concerninc planninc and zonino issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on April 8, 2008:
a. Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, a minor plat, for Phase 1 development of the
memorial center located at 400 S. Freeport Parkway.
b. PD-209R-C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change from PD-209-C to PD-209R-C to
allow an increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign from 25.6
square feet to 51.9 square feet, for Tuesday Morning, on property located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
c. PD-222R2-L1, Duke Lesley Addition a zoning change from PD-222-L1 to PD-222R2-
LI to amend the PD conditions to allow signage which exceeds the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for Hemispheres, located along the
north side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of S. Belt Line Road.
d. Ordinance for Case No. PD-223R-C, Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), a zoning
change from PD-223-C to PD-223R-C to attach a revised Detail Site Plan for the
development of a 3,889-square-foot bank with three drive-thru lanes located at
the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Village Parkway.
e. Ordinance for Case No. S-1238R-C, Kegs N Cellar, a zoning change from S-
1238-C to S-1238R-C 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.
f. Ordinance for Case No. S-1245-TC, DeVine Cellars, a zoning change from TC to
S-1245-TC to allow 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.
g. Ordinance for two text amendments to the Coppell Zoning Ordinance; Sec. 12-
29-3.3 adding "(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.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on April 8, 2008, mentioning that all the above-mentioned items were approved
by Council.
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A. Director's comments:
There were none.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
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Eddie Haas, Chairman
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anlta A. Miles, Secretary
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