BM 2008-09-18 PZ
Minutes of September 18, 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, September 18, 2008, in the
Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Cappel!, Texas,
75019. The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
EDMUND HAAS, CHAIR
GREG FRNKA
ANNA KITTRELL
CHARLES SANGER HAUSEN
DAVID SHUTE
Commissioner Shipley was absent.
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie
Diamond; 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:
1.
6 p.m. (Open to the Public)
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.
Consider approval of the minutes for August 21, 2008.
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the
minutes of August 21, 2008, as written. Commissioner Shute
seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute,
Haas, Sangerhausen, and Kittrell voting in favor; none opposed.
3.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1248-C. Papa
Murphy's. zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1248-
C (Special Use Permit-1248-Commercial), to allow a l,226-square-
foot grocery take-out, to be located at 612 E. Sandy Lake Road, at
the request of DS& IC Management Limited, being represented by
Michael Mattice.
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Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case to the Commission
showing exhibits and elevations. He stated staff recommended
approval subject to three conditions which he read into the
record. Also he mentioned that 17 notices were mailed to property
owners within 200 feet of this request, no responses returned in
favor or in opposition.
Tom Carmon and David Simmons, with DS & TC Management, 4206
N. W. 12th Street, Camas. Washington. were present to represent
this case before the Commission to answer any questions. Mr.
Carmon mentioned that the hours of operation were from 11 a.m.
to 9 or 10 p.m. and they were in agreement with staff's conditions.
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 Frnka made a
motion to approve Case No. S-1248-C. Papa Murphy's. zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to S-1248-C (Special Use
Permit-1248-Commercial), subject to the following staff conditions:
1. Grease trap determination will be made by the Building
Official.
2. Signage for this building (color, size font. etc.). will be
determined by the first application approval for a sign
permit.
3. Contact Larry Redick at (972) 323-8917 to discuss electric
service requirements.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-235-0.
Denton Creek @ Sandy Lake Addition. Lot 2. Block A. zoning
change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-235-0
(Planned Development District 235-0ffice), to allow the
construction of a two-story, 11,632-square-foot office building on
0.83 acres of property located on the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 600 feet west of Starleaf Road, at the request
of Robert Schneeberg, Gonzalez & Schneeberg.
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Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case to the Commission
showing exhibits, color board and elevations. He stated staff
recommended approval subject to conditions which he read into
the record. He also mentioned that six notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request. no responses
returned in favor or in opposition.
Kevin Kendrick. representing the owner, 401 Exposition Drive, Dallas,
Texas, was present to answer any questions. and 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 person
spoke:
o Henry Tate, 7103 Dalewood Lane. Dallas, Texas, was not in
favor or opposed to this request, but had concerns about
the height and placement of a screening fence, a potential
boundary discrepancy and location of median cuts.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Sangerhausen
made a motion to approve Case No. PD-235-0. Denton Creek @
Sandy Lake Addition. Lot 2. Block A. zoning change request from
SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-235-0 (Planned Development District
235-0ffice), subject to the following revised conditions:
1. Contact Larry Redick (972-323-8917) to discuss electric
service requirements.
2. Tree removal permit required prior to start of construction.
3. Removal of landscaping and retro-fitting of irrigation of
proposed left turn needs to be coordinated with Parks
Operation Manager.
4. Remove note #1 under "Requested Variances..." from Site
Plan.
5. Rephrase Note #2 on Site Plan.
6. Place on landscape plan same legend (for pavers and
grass-crete) shown on Site Plan.
7. Remove "Of" from Elevation Sheet.
8. Include elevations and gate detail for dumpster surround on
Landscape Plan (Sheet L2).
9. Place existing trees on the landscape plan.
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10. The property owners must build a six-foot screening wall
along the west and north property lines when/if property is
sold.
6.
Commissioner Shute seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Denton Creek @ Sandy Lake Addition.
Lots 1 & 2. Block A. Minor Plat. to allow the construction of a single-
family home on Lot 1 and a two-story office building on Lot 2, on
2.36 acres of property located on the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 600 feet west of Starleaf Road, at the request
of Robert Schneeberg, Gonzalez & Schneeberg.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this companion case to the
Commission showing exhibits. He stated staff recommended
approval subject to staff's conditions with an added condition to
resolve the property line discrepancy with the adjacent land
owner which he read into the record.
Kevin Kendrick, representing the owner, 401 Exposition Drive, Dallas
Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission to
answer any questions and was in agreement with staff's conditions
and with the added condition related to ownership issues.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a
motion to approve the Denton Creek @ Sandy Lake Addition. Lots 1
& 2. Block A. Minor Plat. subject to the following revised conditions:
1. Contact Larry Redick (972-323-8917) regarding electric
service requirements.
2. Label the base flood elevation on the flood plain.
3. Resolve the property line discrepancy with the adjacent
land owner.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas. Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-162R-MF-2.
Gunner Subdivision. Lots 1 & 2. Block A, zoning change request
from PD-162-MF-2 (Planned Development District 162 - Multifamily-
2) to PD-162R-MF-2 (Planned Deyelopment District 162- Reyised -
Multi-family-2) to allow the conversion of a portion of the existing
leasing office/amenity area into three residential units, to add
garages/storage areas, and to reconfigure parking spaces, on 37.8
acres of property located 1717 and 1721 Belt Line Road, at the
request of Ryan Lee, Gary B. Coursey & Associates Architects, Inc.
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Presentation:
City Planner. Matt Steer presented this case to the Commission
showing exhibits and elevations. He mentioned that 11 notices
were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. no
responses returned in favor, one response in opposition because of
the crime associated with multi-family apartment complexes and
increase to the density of this area. He stated staff recommended
approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Rvan Lee. with Gary B. Coursey, & Associates, 2849 Paces Ferry Rd.,
Ste. 220, Atlanta, Georgia, was present to represent this case
before the Commission to answer any questions and was in
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 Frnka made a
motion to approve Case No. PD-162R-MF-2. Gunner Subdivision.
Lots 1 & 2. Block A. zoning change request from PD-162-MF-2
(Planned Development District 162 - Multifamily-2) to PD-162R-MF-2
(Planned Development District 162- Revised - Multi-family-2).
subject to the following conditions:
1. Ensure all trees affected by the parking lot revisions are
replaced and verify there is a tree at the end of each
parking row.
2. Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric
service requirements.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
8.
Consider approval of the Lesley Retail Addition. Blocks A & B. &
Dividend Drive. Preliminary Plat, to establish property boundaries
and the alignment of Dividend Drive on 28.142 acres of property
located on the east side of S. Belt Line Road, north of Hackberry
Drive, at the request of Hackbelt 27 Partners, L.P. being represented
by Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
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Presentation:
City Planner. Matt steer presented this case to the Commission
showing exhibits. He stated staff recommended approval subject
to one condition which he read into the record.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Sangerhausen
made a motion to approve the Lesley Retail Addition. Blocks A & B.
& Dividend Driye. Preliminary Plat. subject to the following
condition:
1. Contact Jeff Curry at 972-888-1330 to discuss easement
requirements.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
9.
Consider approval of the Dividend Drive (Lesley Retail Addition).
Final Plat. to establish a 90-foot wide right-of-way for the extension
of Dividend Drive from S. Belt Line Road to the Coppell/Dallas City
Limit Line, containing 1.286 acres of property located
approximately 1,434 feet north of Hackberry Drive, at the request of
Hackbelt 27 Partners, L.P. being represented by Jack Evans,
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this case to the Commission
showing exhibits. He stated staff recommended approval subject
to conditions which he read into the record.
Brian Jaffe. Pacheco Koch, 8350 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 1000,
Dallas Texas, was present to represent this case before the
Commission to answer any questions and was in agreement with
staff's conditions.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a
motion to approve the Dividend Drive (Lesley Retail Addition). Final
Plat. subject to the following conditions:
1. Retitle plat to "Dividend Drive (Lesley Retail Addition) Final
Plat".
2. Include recording information of off-site temporary access
easement prior to filing.
3. Contact Jeff Curry at 972-888-1330 to discuss easement
requirements.
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Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Haas, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
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General discussion concernino plannino and zonino issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on September 9,
2008:
a. First Assembly of God Church (Living Hope), a site plan
amendment to allow the construction of a 70-foot high bell
tower at the southwest corner of the existing 11 ,OOO-square-
foot exposed aggregate tilt wall building on property
located at 200 S. Heartz Road.
b. Case No. S-1247-SF-12, T-Mobile (First Assembly of God
Church), a zoning change from SF-12 to S-1247-SF-12, to
allow wireless communication antennas to be mounted
inside a 70-foot high bell tower and a shelter constructed at
the base, on property located at 200 S. Heartz Road.
c. Case No. PD-234-H, Lot 1, Block A. Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard
Addition, a zoning change from H to PD-234-H to allow the
relocation of a 1,1 OO-squore-foot house and a 600-square-
foot replica of the Minyard's drug store on property located
at the southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell
Road.
d. Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard Addition. Lots 1 & 2. Block A. a minor
plat to allow for the relocation of a 1,1 OO-square-foot house
and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard's drug store
and retention of the existing structures on property located
at the southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell
Road.
e. Stringfellow Addition (Coppell Vision Center), Lot 9R, Block A.
a replat to allow the construction of a 2,600-square-foot
medical office on property located at 541 East Sandy Lake
Road.
f. Deer Run Addition, Phase II, Lot 1, Block 1, a minor plat to
allow the construction of a new single-family home to front
on Hawken Drive on property located at 600 Ruby Road.
g. An Ordinance for 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 attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a 13,450-
square-foot retail/restaurant building on property located at
the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Plaza Blvd.
h. An Ordinanc~ for Case No. PD-209R2-C. TownOaks Centre.
a zoning change from PD-209R-C to PD-209R2-C, to amend
the development regulations to allow two restaurant/retail
uses within this structure, on property located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap
Road.
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During the Pre-Session. Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the
Commission of Council's actions on September 9th, 2008,
mentioning that all the above-mentioned items were approved
by Council.
B. Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb reminded the Commission about the Board Members'
reception, September 23, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in
the Atrium at Town Center and Orientation (mandatory) on
Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fire Station #3
Training Room, located at 133 Parkway Blvd.
r to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
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