BM 2008-10-16 PZ
Minutes of October 16, 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, October 16, 2008, in the Council
Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppel!, Texas. The
following Commissioners were present:
MEMBERS:
ANNA KIITRELL
CHARLES SANGERHAUSEN
DAVID SHUTE
DEREK JETT
EDMUND HAAS, CHAIR
GREG FRNKA
ROBERT SHIPLEY
Also present was Planning Director, Gary Sieb; City Planner, Matt Steer; Graduate
Engineer, DiWanna Baskins; Deputy Fire Chief, Tim Oates and Planning Secretary,
Juanita Miles.
PRE-SESSION:
1.
REGULAR SESSION:
2.
3.
AGENDA
6 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Call to Order.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order.
Nomination and Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for the
2008 - 2009 year.
. Commissioner Shute made a motion to nominate Commissioner
Haas as Chairman. Commissioner Haas seconded; motion carried
(7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen,
Kittrell and Shipley voting in favor. None opposed. Commissioner
Haas is the new Chair for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Shipley made a motion to nominate Commissioner
Frnka as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Haas seconded; motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas,
Sangerhausen, Kittrell and Shipley voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Frnka is the new Vice Chairman for the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
Chairman Haas proceeded to run the meeting.
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4.
Consider approval of minutes for September 18, 2008.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the minutes of
September 18, 2008, as written. Commissioner Frnka seconded;
motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas,
Sangerhausen, Kittrell and Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-161 R2-SF-
12, Stratford Manor. zoning change request from PD-161-SF-12
(Planned Development District-161-Single Family-12) to PD-161 R2-
SF-12 (Planned Development District-161 Revision 2-Single Family-
12) to allow a concrete block wall within and a gazebo roof to
overhang the 20-foot buffer areo, as specified in Section 2(D} of
Ordinance #91500-A-177, along the rear of Lot 12, Block A,
property known as 709 Stratford Lane, at the request of Tony Pack,
Owner.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this request to the
Commission showing exhibits. He stated staff's approval of this
amendment to the PD subject to three conditions which he read
into the record. He also mentioned that 16 notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request, one response
returned in favor and none returned in opposition.
Tonv Pack, 709 Stratford Lane, Coppell, Texas, was present to
answer any questions, and stated agreement with staff's
conditions.
Public Hearing:
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 Shute made a
motion to approve Case No. PD-161R2-SF-12, stratford Manor,
zoning change request from PD-161-SF-12 (Planned Development
District-161-Single Family-12) to PD-161 R2-SF-12 (Planned
Development District-161 Revision 2-Single Family-12) subject to the
following conditions:
1. Amend the PD to allow this CMU screening fence on this lot.
2. Owner will procure a building permit for the fence, and
arbor.
3. It is established the arbor is not infringing on the 20-foot rear
setback.
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Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-236-SF-12,
Bethel Road Manor. zoning change request from C (Commercial)
and SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-236-SF-12 (Planned
Development-236-Single Family-12) to allow the construction of a
single-family home with an eight-foot side yard on property
located on the north side of Bethel Road, known as 234 W. Bethel
Road, at the request of Philip Berkebile, Jr. being represented by
Robert Richardson, Doug Connally & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this request to the
Commission showing exhibits, elevations and color board. He
stated staff's approval of this request subject to conditions which
he read into the record. He also mentioned that 22 notices were
mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; one
response returned in favor with the condition that there would be
no access into Brock Street and none returned in opposition.
Philip Berkebile, 752 Lexington Avenue, Coppell, Texas, was present
to answer any questions, and stated agreement with staff's
conditions with the exception of staff's recommendation for a 25-
foot west side setback instead of applicant's request for eight feet.
Public Hearinc:
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 Shute made a
motion to approve Case No. PD-236-SF-12, Bethel Road Manor.
zoning change request from C (Commercial) and SF-12 (Single
Family-12) to PD-236-SF-12 (Planned Development-236-Single
Family-12) subject to an eight-foot side yard setback on the
western property and the following conditions:
1. Approve the elimination of the alley requirement.
2. Indicate (in feet and inches) total height of structure from
grade to top of roofs/chimneys on all elevation exhibits.
3. Residence will be required to be equipped with an
automatic fire sprinkler system based on square footage of
structure and distance from a public street.
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7.
Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
Consider approval of the Bethel Road Manor. Lot 1, Block A. Minor
Plat. to establish a building site and setback lines to allow the
construction of a single-family home on 2.78 acres of property
located on the north side of Bethel Road, known as 234 W. Bethel
Road, at the request of Philip Berkebile, Jr., being represented by
Robert Richardson, Doug Connally & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this companion request to
the Commission. He stated staff's approval of this request subject
to conditions (eliminating the condition recommending a 25-foot
side yard) which he read into the record.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Frnka made a
motion to approve the Bethel Road Manor. Lot 1, Block A, Minor
Plat. subject to the following revised conditions:
1. Contact Larry Redick at (972) 323-891 7 to discuss electric
service requirements.
2. A tree removal permit will be required prior to start of
construction.
3. Add standard "Floodway/Floodplain Note" to the bottom of
the plat.
8.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
Consider approval of the Maonolia Fisheries, Site Plan Amendment,
to allow the construction of two storage structures totaling 5,975
square feet to the rear (east) of the existing 3,750-square-foot
building on the additional 0.65 acres of property being
incorporated into this tract for a total of 1.424 acres of property
located at 217 N. Coppell Road, at the request of William Wingo,
Magnolia Fisheries, being represented by Jonathan Hake, Cross
Engineering Consultants.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this request to the Commission
with exhibits and color board. He stated staff's approval of this
request subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Jonathan Hake, Cross Engineering Consultants Inc., 106 W.
Louisiana, McKinney, Texas, and William Wingo, Magnolia Fisheries,
Inc., 217 N. Coppell Road, Coppell, Texas, was present to answer
any questions, and stated agreement with staff conditions.
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9.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Sangerhausen
made a motion to approve the Maonolia Fisheries, Site Plan
Amendment. with staff conditions:
1. Include elevations of the proposed fountain display pond
and Outer Structures A & B with the materials and colors
labeled.
2. Relabel "Outer Structures A & B" to "Water Filtration" and
"Water Collection Structures", respectively.
3. Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric
service requirements.
Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
Consider approval of the Macnolia Fisheries, Lot 1 R, Block A, Reolat
& Minor Plat, to incorporate 0.65 acres of property into the existing
tract for a total of 1.424 acres of property allowing the expansion of
the existing facility, located at 217 N. Coppell Road, at the request
of William Wingo, Magnolia Fisheries, being represented by
Jonathan Hake, Cross Engineering Consultants.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this companion request to the
Commission with exhibits. He stated staff's approval of this request
subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Mr. Wingo and Mr. Hake stated agreement with staff conditions.
10.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Shipley made a
motion to approve the Maanolia Fisheries, Lot 1 R, Block A, Reolat &
Minor Plat. with staff conditions:
1. Expand the fire lane easement radius to 35 feet at the
turnaround and label the shaded area as "fire lane
easement to be abandoned by this plat".
2. Revise City Secretary signature block to read "Lot 1 R, Block
A Magnolia Fisheries."
3. Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric
service requirements.
Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
Consider approval of the Vauahan Addition, Lot 1 R, Block 1, Reolat.
being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1 to allow the incorporation of 4,490
square feet of this property into Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 1 of the Old
Coppell Estates Addition, and replat the remaining 1.154 acres of
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property, located at 412 Bethel Road, at the request of Britamer L.P.
being represented by Matt Kostial, Oracle Engineering.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt steer presented this request to the Commission
with exhibits. He stated staff's approval of this request subject to
conditions which he read into the record.
David Barleggs, 361 Hearthstone Lane, Coppell, Texas, was present
to answer any questions, and stated agreement with staff's
conditions.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Shipley made a
motion to approve the Vauahan Addition, Lot 1 R, Block 1, Reolat.
with staff conditions:
1. The Replat of Lots 3R, 4R, & 5R, Block 1, Old Coppell Estates
Addition is approved.
2. Remove the word "minor" from the plat title and remove
from the signature blocks accordingly.
3. Rearrange signature blocks to include owner's signature
and notary under the dedication language.
Commissioner Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Old Coooell Estates
Addition, Lots 3R, 4R & 5R, Block 1, Reolat, being a replat of Lots 3, 4
and 5 Block 1, to allow the incorporation of 4,490 square feet of
property in the Vaughan Addition into these residential lots, at the
request Britamer L.P. being represented by Matt Kostial. Oracle
Engineering.
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer presented this second part of the previous
request to the Commission showing exhibits, elevations and color
board. He stated staff's approval of this request subject to
conditions which he read into the record. He also mentioned that
15 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request, two returned in favor and none in opposition.
Mr. Barleggs stated agreement with staff 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.
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Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Frnka made a
motion to approve the Old Coooell Estates Addition, Lots 3R, 4R &
5R, Block 1, Reolat, with staff conditions:
1. The Replat of Lot 1 R, Block 1, Vaughan Addition is approved.
2. Remove the word "residential" from the plat title and
remove from the signature blocks accordingly.
3. Rearrange signature blocks to include owner's signature
and notary under the dedication language.
Commissioner Shipley seconded; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Frnka, Shute, Jett, Haas, Sangerhausen, Kittrell and
Shipley voting in favor; none opposed.
12.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on October 14,
2008:
a. Papa Murphy's, a zoning change from C to S-1248-C to allow
a grocery take-out, located at 612 E. Sandy Lake Road.
b. Denton Creek @ Sandy Lake Addition, minor plat & zoning
change from SF-12 to PD-235-0, to allow a two-story, office
building located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, west
of Starleaf Road.
c. Gunner Subdivision, a zoning change from PD-162-MF-2 to
PD-162R-MF-2, to allow the conversion of the existing leasing
office/amenity area into three residential units, add
garages/storage areas and parking spaces, on property
located 1717 and 1721 Belt Line Road.
d. Lesley Retail Addition & Dividend Drive ROW, preliminary plat
& final plat, to establish property boundaries and the
alignment of Dividend Drive located on the east side of S.
Belt Line Road, north of Hackberry Drive.
e. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-234-H, Wilson-Kirkland-
Minyard Addition, a zoning change from H to PD-234-H to
allow the relocation of a house and a replica of the
Minyard's drug store on property located at the southeast
corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road.
f. An Ordinance for Case No. S-l247-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 20' x20'
equipment cabinet at the base, located at 200 S. Heartz
Road.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the
Commission of Council's actions on October 14th, 2008, and stated
that all the above-mentioned items were approved by Council.
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B. Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb welcomed Commissioner Jett to the Commission. He
also mentioned (tentatively) at the April 16, 2009 Commission
meeting, the City Council will meet with the Commissioners to
discuss their status of performance.
ADJOURNMENT
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r'ith n9thing further 0 discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:41 p.m.
Edmund Haas, Chairman
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uanita A. Miles, Secretary
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