BM 2008-08-21 PZ
Minutes of August 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, August 21, 2008, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
EDMUND HAAS, CHAIR
GREG FRNKA
ANNA KITTRELL
CHARLES SANGERHAUSEN
ROBERT SHIPLEY
DAVID SHUTE
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; City Planner, Matt steer; Graduate Engineer, Michael
Garza; Graduate Engineer, DiWanna Baskins; Deputy Fire Chief, Tim Oates and Planning Secretary,
Juanita Miles.
AGENDA
PRE-SESSION: 6 p.m. (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION: 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of minutes of July 17, 2008.
Commissioner Shipley made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2008, as
written. Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor; none
opposed.
4. Consider approval of the First Assembly of God Church (Livina Hope), Site Plan
Amendment. to allow the construction of an approximate 70-foot high bell tower
at the southwest corner of the existing 11 ,OOO-square-foot exposed aggregate tilt
wall building, on 5.95 acres of property located at 200 S. Heartz Road, at the
request of Denise Cardinal, T -Mobile.
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Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff recommends approval subject to one condition which
he read into the record. In addition, he recommended that the Commission
make a motion to hold this case under advisement until the next case which is a
public hearing in order to clear up some landscaping issues and allow some
comments from homeowners living in the area.
Denise Cardinal, with T-Mobile, 1519 Magnolia, Norman, Oklahoma, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. She
stated agreement with staff's conditions.
In concurrence with Mr. Sieb's recommendation, Commissioner Kittrell made a
motion to hold this case under advisement until the next case, which was a
public hearing, was heard and then the Commission can rule on both cases.
Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1247-SF-12. T-Mobile (First
Assembly of God Church), zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12)
to S-1247 -SF-12 (Special Use Permit-1247 -Single Family-12), to allow wireless
communication antennas to be mounted inside a proposed 70-foot high bell
tower and a 20'x20' shelter constructed at the base, located at 200 S. Heartz
Road, at the request of Denise Cardinal, T -Mobile.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff recommends approval with the same one condition on
the site plan amendment which he read into the record. With regards to both
the site plan amendment and the zoning change, 73 notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request. One response returned in favor
and four responses returned in opposition. Out of the four oppositions, one
response did not state the reason; one had concerns about the baseball field
and the parking adjacent to the baseball field; one had concerns with the
tower being out of place in this neighborhood, and one response had concerns
with aesthetics and the amount of radiation emitting from the tower. He stated
staff's recommendation for approval.
Denise Cardinal, with T-Mobile, 1519 Magnolia, Norman, Oklahoma, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions. She
stated agreement with staff's conditions.
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:
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o Angela Little, 215 Woodhurst Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition,
with pictures, stating concerns about possible variances granted
previously on this property, the amount of available parking, the absence
of "NO PARKING" signs on the street, trash blowing to adjacent properties,
the antennae not fitting in with the neighborhood which could potentially
lower property values, and the potential danger of radiation emitted from
the tower to surrounding homeowners.
o Kathy Harbison Stick, 157 S. Heartz Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in
opposition stating concerns about the minimum height of the tower, and
possible interference from the tower with televisions and cell phones of
the homeowners in the area.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing and returned to Item #4.
Action:
Following review and discussion of both the site plan amendment and the
zoning case, Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the First Assembly
of God Church (Livina Hope), Site Plan Amendment, and noted for the record
that Building Inspections address the violations or non-violations in order to meet
the concerns of the neighborhood. Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen, Shipley and
Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
Following additional discussion, Commissioner Shipley made a motion to
approve Case No. S-1247-SF-12. T -Mobile (First Assembly of God Church), zoning
change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1247-SF-12 (Special Use Permit-
1247-Single Family-12), with the condition to delineate the dimensions of the
planting area and number of wax myrtles being located on the east side of the
building (to replace landscaping removed by this proposal). Commissioner
Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Frnka, Shute, Haas,
Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-234-H. Lot 1. Block A.
Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard Addition, zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-
234-H (Planned Development-234-Historic) to allow the relocation of a 1,100-
square-foot house and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard's drug store on
0.27 acres of property located at the southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S.
Coppell Road, at the request of Mindi Hurley, represented by Bill Peck, William
Peck & Associates Inc. Architects.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this case to the Commission showing exhibits
and elevations. He stated that 13 notices were mailed to property owners within
200 feet of this request. One was returned in favor and none in opposition. He
stated staff recommends approval subject to conditions which he read into
record.
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Bill Peck, with William Peck & Associates, Inc.. 1 05 w~st Main street, Lewisville,
Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission. and answer any
questions. He stated agreement with staff's conditions.
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:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Shipley made a motion to
approve Case No. PD-234-H. Lot 1. Block A. Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard Addition,
zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-234-H (Planned Development-234-
Historic), subject to the following staff conditions:
1. Include a PD Conditions Table listing: 1) Front yard setback exceeds 25
feet (measured from back of proposed curb) & 2) Ten-foot perimeter
landscaping area is not being completely provided on the south property
line and will be provided elsewhere on site.
2. Include setback dimensions taken from the front of the proposed
buildings to the back of the proposed curbs along West Bethel and South
Coppell Roads, and include parking lot dimensions (width of drive
approach and aisle).
3. Recalculate the perimeter landscaping provided and change number
within the area provided in chart.
4. Include the existing tree on the east side of the Kirkland house and
redistribute the proposed trees along this property line.
5. Label walkway materials on site plan and note that they will be lighted
inconspicuously.
6. Revise the Kirkland house elevations to remove the proposed railing from
the front porch, relabel the proposed paint colors from "white" to "color
to be determined upon paint analysis" and relabel the proposed roofing
material to "new architectural shingles."
7. Correct misspellings and punctuation (museum, Spiraea, Burford. future)
and ensure acreage is labeled correctly on site plan.
Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Frnka,
Shute, Haas, Fox, Sangerhausen and Shipley voting in favor. None opposed.
7.
Consider approval of the Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard Addition. Lots 1 & 2. Block A.
Minor Plat, to establish a building site to allow for the relocation of a 1,100-
square-foot house and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard's drug store on
Lot 1 (.27 acres) and retention of the existing structures on Lot 2 (.56 acres)
located at the southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road, at the
request of Mindi Hurley, represented by Bill Peck, William Peck & Associates Inc.
Architects.
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this companion case to the Commission
showing exhibits and elevations. He stated staff recommends approval with one
condition which he read into record.
Bill Peck, with William Peck & Associates, Inc., 105 West Main Street, Lewisville,
Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions. He stated agreement with staff's conditions.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Frnka made a motion to approve
the Wilson-Klrkland-Minyard Addition. Lots 1 & 2. Block A, Minor Plat, with the
condition to revise the signature block to reflect Ruby Nell Wilson as the owner.
Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Frnka, Shute, Haas,
Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Strinafellow Addition (Coppell
Vision Center), Lot 9R. Block A. Reolat. to establish fire lanes, building lines and
easements to allow the construction of a 2,600-square-foot medical office on
0.434 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake and Nash
Road, 541 East Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Dr. Laura Pels, represented by
Mardy Brown, Dowdey Anderson and Associates.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this case to the Commission showing exhibits.
He stated staff recommends approval with no outstanding conditions. He also
stated that six notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. No notices were returned in favor or opposition.
Daniel Heischman, with Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek
Dr., Ste. 200 Piano, Texas, was present to represent this case before the
Commission and answer any questions.
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:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Shipley made a motion to
approve the Strinafellow Addition (Copoell Vision Center), Lot 9R. Block A.
Replat, with no conditions. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion
carried (6-0) with Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in
favor. None opposed.
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9.
Consider approval of the Deer Run Addition. Phase II. Lot 1. Block 1. Minor Plat. to
establish a building site and setback lines to allow the construction of a new
single-family home to front on Hawken Drive, on 0.709 acres of property located
on the north side of Ruby Road, property known as 600 Ruby Road, at the request
of John Howell, being represented by Billy Duckworth, Analytical Surveys.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated staff recommends approval with conditions which he read
into record
John Howell, 1229 Canes Court, Carrollton, Texas, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated agreement
with staff's conditions.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to
approve the Deer Run Addition. Phase II. Lot 1. Block 1. Minor Plat, with the
following staff conditions:
A. Revisions to the plat:
1. Evaluate the need for the extension of the five-foot utility easement
with the franchise utility companies, including contacting Larry Redick
at 972-323-8917, Oncor Delivery Company.
2. Delete the three-foot landscape easement.
3. Update the vicinity map.
B. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a single-family home on this lot,
the following conditions need to be met:
1. If any trees are to be removed, a Tree Removal Permit will be required,
and the tree survey will need to be brought into compliance with 12-
34-2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Engineering review and approval of the location of new taps and
meters for water and sewer.
3. Drainage will be evaluated during engineering plan review.
4. Engineering review and approval of proposed curb cut on Hawken,
and the removal of the curb cuts on Ruby Road.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Frnka, Shute, Haas,
Sangerhausen, Shipley and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
10.
General discussion concerninQ planninQ and zonina issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on August 12, 2008:
a. Case No. PD-205R2-HC, Vista Ridge Addition, Lot 6, Block D (The Plaza), a
zoning change from PD-205R-HC to PD-205R2-HC, to amend the Planned
Development to allow a 13,450-square-foot retail/restaurant building
located at the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Plaza Blvd.
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b. A Site Plan Amendment for Wagon Wheel Park (storage Building), to allow
a 4,000-square-foot maintenance and storage facility, located at 345
Freeport Parkway.
c. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-229R-L1, Minyard Addition (KTR Capital), a
zoning change from PD-229-L1 to PD-229R-L1, to allow a monument sign
plan with revisions to the location, design and size of four (4) monument
signs located at the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Bethel
Road.
d. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-233-R, Coppell Vision Center, a zoning
change from SF-12 to PD-233-R, to allow a 2,600-square-foot medical
office located at 541 East Sandy Lake Road.
e. An Ordinance for Case No. S-1246-TC, DeVine Cellars, a zoning change
from TC to S-1246-TC, to allow a 2,1 OO-square-foot retail/convenience
store and restaurant located at 230 Denton Tap Road, Suite 104.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission
of Council's actions on August 12th, 2008, mentioning that all the above-
mentioned items were approved by Council.
B. Director's comments:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb, reminded the Commissioners about the
Planning Commission interviews next Wednesday, August 27th.
ADJOURNMENT
eeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Edmund Haas, Chairman
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Juanita A. Miles, Secretary
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