BM 2009-10-15 PZMinutes of October 15, 2009
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 15, 2009, in the
Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
AARON DUNCAN GREGORY FRNKA VICE CHAIR
ANNA KITTRELL DEREK JETT (ABSENT)
CONSUELO TANKERSLEY EDMUND HAAS CHAIR (ABSENT)
CHARLES SANGERHAUSEN
Also present was Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning,
Marcie Diamond; City Planner, Matt Steer; Deputy Chief /Prevention, Tim Oates and
Planning Secretary, Juanita Miles.
PRE SESSION: (Open to Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission of the cases on this agenda and actions taken by
Council on October 13, 2009. Also discussed, was the nomination and election
of Chair and Vice Chair.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Frnka called the meeting to order.
3. Nomination and Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to nominate Commissioner Frnka
as Chair. Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with
Commissioners Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan, and Kittrell voting in
favor. None opposed.
Chairman Frnka made a motion to nominate Commissioner Haas as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with
Commissioners Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan, and Kittrell voting in
favor. None opposed.
Chairman Frnka proceeded to run the meeting.
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4. Consider approval of minutes for September 17, 2009.
Postponed to the November 19, 2009 meeting for approval due to not having a
quorum of those who were present at the September 1 7 th meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S- 1108R4 -SF -9, Verizon, a zoning change
request from S- 1108R -SF -9 (Special Use Permit -1108 Revised Single
Family -9) to S- 1108R4 -SF -9 (Special Use Permit -1108 Revision 4 Single
Family -9), to allow the replacement of an existing 80- square -foot accessory
cabinet with a 190 square -foot cabinet at the base of the tower on
approximately 750 square feet of lease area located approximately 1,100
feet north of East Belt Line Road within the electric transmission line
easement, at the request of Bill Bauman, Bauman Consultants.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He mentioned nine notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request. One response returned in favor and none returned in
opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions,
which he read into the record.
Bill Bauman, Bauman Consultants, 2300 Springmere Drive, Arlington Texas, was
present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions
and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. S- 1108R4-
SF-9, Verizon, zoning change request from S- 1108R -SF -9 (Special Use Permit
1108 Revised Single Family -9) to S- 1108R4 -SF -9 (Special Use Permit -1108
Revision 4 Single Family -9), to allow the replacement of an existing 80- square-
foot accessory cabinet with a 190 square -foot cabinet at the base of the tower
subject to the following conditions:
1. Label the height (measured from grade), materials, colors and dimensions
on elevations. The brick type shall match the nearby Coppell Crossing
Shopping Center and all other equipment painted to match the brick.
2. Revise the title of each elevation from "left view" to "southeast side "front
view" to "northeast side "right view" to "northwest side" and "back view"
to "southwest side
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Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with Commissioners
Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD 222R3 LI, Duke Lesley Addition (Point
West VII), Lot 2, Block A, a zoning change request from PD 222R2
(Planned Development -222 Revision 2 -Light Industrial) to PD- 222R3 -LI
(Planned Development -222 Revision 3 -Light Industrial), to revise the Detail
Site Plan to allow the striping of 91 additional parking spaces within the
existing truck court area and construction of 13 new parking spaces in the
front yard on approximately 36.17 acres of property located on the north
side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of South Belt Line
Road (240 Dividend Drive), at the request of Duke Realty, being represented
by Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He mentioned three notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request. No responses were returned in favor or in opposition. He
stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions, which he read
into the record.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, 14241 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste.1000, Dallas Texas,
was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any
questions and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve Case No. PD- 222R3 -LI, Duke
Lesley Addition (Point West VII), Lot 2, Block A, zoning change request from
PD- 222R2 -LI (Planned Development -222 Revision 2 -Light Industrial) to PD-
222R3-LI (Planned Development -222 Revision 3 -Light Industrial), to allow the
striping of 91 additional parking spaces within the existing truck court area and
construction of 13 new parking spaces in the front yard subject to the following
conditions:
1. Insure all plant materials are in a healthy and growing condition. Replace
those that are not alive.
2. Drainage will be evaluated during Engineering plan review
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Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (5 -0), with Commissioners
Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD- 222R4 -LI, Duke Lesley Addition (Point
West VII), Lot 3, Block A, zoning change request from PD- 222 -LI (Planned
Development -222 Light Industrial) to PD- 222R4 -LI (Planned Development
222 Revision 4 -Light Industrial), to establish a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a shared parking area (253 parking spaces) on 2.9 acres of
property located on the north side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,000
feet west of South Belt Line Road, at the request of Duke Realty, being
represented by Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He mentioned three notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request. One response was returned in favor and none returned in
opposition. He stated staff is recommending approval subject to conditions,
which he read into the record.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, 14241 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste.1000, Dallas Texas,
was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any
questions and stated that he was in agreement with staff's recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD- 222R4-
LI, Duke Lesley Addition (Point West VII), Lot 3, Block A, zoning change
request from PD- 222 -LI (Planned Development -222 Light Industrial) to PD-
222R4-LI (Planned Development -222 Revision 4 -Light Industrial), to establish a
Detail Site Plan to allow the development of a shared parking area (253 parking
spaces) subject to the following conditions:
1. Label the two proposed 24 -foot fire lane and access easements on the
site plan.
2. Drainage will be evaluated during engineering plan review.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with Commissioners
Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
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8. Consider approval of the Duke Lesley Addition, (Point West VII), Lot 3,
Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a shared parking area (253
parking spaces) on 2.9 acres of property located on the north side of
Dividend Drive, approximately 1,000 feet west of South Belt Line Road, at
the request of Duke Realty, being represented by Jack Evans, Pacheco
Koch Consulting Engineers.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to one condition,
which he read into the record.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, 14241 N. Dallas Parkway, Ste.1000, Dallas Texas,
was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any
questions and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Duke Lesley Addition,
(Point West VII), Lot 3, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a
shared parking area (253 parking spaces) subject to the following condition:
1. Drainage will be evaluated during engineering plan review.
Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with
Commissioners Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in
favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD- 244 -TH -2, Willow Park, zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to PD- 244 -TH -2 (Planned Development-244-
Townhouse-2) to allow 24 detached townhouse units and to amend the
Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Plan from Freeway Commercial
and Light Industrial /Showroom to Residential Medium Density on 3.81
acres of property located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121 along the
north side of Coppell Road, at the request of Jason Rose.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits, a color rendering, elevations and a color board. He mentioned five
notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. No
responses were returned in favor or in opposition. He stated that staff is
recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, JR Rose Architecture, 366 Mobley Way, Coppell Texas, was
present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions
and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
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Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Following review and discussion, Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion
to approve Case No. PD- 244 -TH -2, Willow Park, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to PD- 244 -TH -2 (Planned Development- 244 Townhouse -2) to
allow 24 detached townhouse units and to modify the Land Use Plan of the 1996
Comprehensive Plan from Freeway Commercial and Light Industrial /Showroom
to Residential Medium Density, with the following conditions:
1. Buildable areas of Lots 5, 12, and 20 need to be outside the utility
easement.
2. Show and label dimensions of concrete paver bands on Landscape Plan.
3. Remove from Site Data Table: Permeable Area number; five foot
minimum building separation; six maximum units /building.
4. Insure the storm drain extends to the creek area and place the headwall
on piers; use grouted rock riprap at the outfall.
5. Install a manhole at the dead end of the sewer line.
6. There may be additional comments during Engineering Plan review.
7. Explain how monument signs will be maintained as they are located on
private property.
8. Connect the sidewalk in Phase II to the back of the parking bay.
9. Sidewalks should be extended totally around cul -de -sacs.
10. Submit a draft HOA agreement to be reviewed by the City Attorney.
Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (5 -0), with Commissioners
Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
10. Consider approval of the Willow Park, Preliminary Plat, to establish the
street and lot layout for 24 townhouse lots on 3.81 acres of property
located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121 along the north side of
Coppell Road, at the request of Jason Rose.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions
which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, JR Rose Architecture, 366 Mobley Way, Coppell Texas, was
present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions
and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
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Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the Willow Park,
Preliminary Plat, to establish the street and lot layout for 24 townhouse with the
following conditions:
1. Insure the storm drain extends to the creek area and place the headwall
on piers; use grouted rock riprap at the outfall.
2. Install a manhole at the dead end of the sewer line.
3. There may be additional comments during the Engineering Plan review
4. The drainage easements should extend to the right -of -way on Lot 1X.
5. Parking should not be included in the right -of -way; it should be an
extension of the X lots.
6. The drainage and floodway easement in lot 3X should be maintained by
the HOA.
7. Include the following statement on the face of the plat:
"Because of the proximity of DFW Airport to the Willow
Park subdivision, purchasers of lots are hereby notified
that there may be occurrences of ambient aircraft noise
due to aircraft over flights."
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with Commissioners
Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1, Block 3R,
Replat, being a replat of Blocks 3 and 4, of the Park West Commerce
Addition into one lot to allow the abandonment of various street rights -of-
way, utility, railroad easements and provide for dedication of rights -of -way
for Southwestern Boulevard and Freeport Parkway, on 47.64 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of Southwestern Boulevard and
Freeport Parkway, at the request of Jorge Rodriguez, Halff Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to one condition
which he read into the record.
Dave Littleton, Halff Associates, Inc., 1201 N Bowser Road, Richardson Texas,
was present to represent this case before the Commission and to address any
questions.
Mr. Littleton was not in agreement with staffs recommendation of requiring the
dedication of a 20 -foot hike and bike easement within the 20 -foot utility, drainage
and maintenance easement on the southeast property line. He asked that the
Commission deny his request. This would provide additional time in order to help
the owner of the property understand the purpose and the impact of the hike and
bike trail easement on his property.
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Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
After review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny the
Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1, Block 3R, Replat, based on the request
of the applicant to deny the plat at this time. Commissioner Sangerhausen
seconded; motion carried (5 -0), with Commissioners Tankersley, Frnka,
Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the St. Andrews Estates, Lot 21R, Block A, Replat,
being a replat of Lots 21 and 22 of St. Andrews Estates, into one lot to
allow the construction of one single family home on 24,409 square feet of
land located on the west side of Inglenook Court, approximately 96 feet
north of DeForest Road, at the request of Terry Holmes, The Holmes
Builders.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing
exhibits. He mentioned four notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request within the same subdivision. One response returned in favor
and none returned in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval
with no conditions.
Terry Holmes, The Holmes Builders, 1445 MacArthur Drive, Ste. 200, Carrollton
Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address
any questions and stated that he was in agreement with staffs recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to
speak in either favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to
come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the St. Andrews
Estates, Lot 21R, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lots 21 and 22 of St.
Andrews Estates, into one lot to allow the construction of one single family
home. Commissioner Tankersley seconded; motion carried (5 -0) with
Commissioners Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in
favor. None opposed.
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13A. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on October 13, 2009:
a. Case No. PD- 242 -HC, Holiday Inn Hotel Suites, a zoning change
from LI (Light Industrial) to PD- 242 -HC (Planned Development
District 242 Highway Commercial) for a Concept Plan for
retail /office /hotel and restaurant uses within the City of Coppell (this
does not include the 7.043 acres in the City of Grapevine) and to
attach a Detail Plan to allow a six story, 128 -room, Holiday Inn Hotel
Suites to be located on the south side of Northpoint Drive, east of
S.H. 121.
b. Case No. PD- 199R5 -HC -S -1211 R2, Service Star, a zoning change from
PD- 199R4 -HC -S -1211 R2 (Planned Development- 199 Highway
Commercial Revision 4- Special Use Permit -1211 Revision 2) to PD-
199R5 -HC -S -1211 R2 (Planned Development- 199 Highway Commercial
Revision 5- Special Use Permit -1211 Revision 2), to revise the detail
site plan to allow the subdivision of Lot 4 into two lots, recognizing
the existing developments and adding PD conditions, located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
c. A Replat for Vista Point II, Lots 4R1 4R2, Block A, being a replat of
Lot 4, Block A, of the Vista Point II Addition, to subdivide Lot 4 to
allow the conveyance of two separately platted lots located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
d. Red Hawk Final Plat for 54 single family lots and two commercial lots
located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, north of Bethel
School Road.
e. A 90 -day extension to the expiration date from September 10, 2009 to
December 10, 2009 for the Northlake Woodlands Center Addition, Lot
4R, Block A, Minor Plat Replat, a replat of the Northlake Woodlands
Center Addition, Lot 4, Block A, to incorporate 0.35 acres of unplatted
property to allow the expansion of the pet care outdoor play area
located at 120 E. Bethel School Road.
f. An Ordinance for a text amendment to Chapter 12- Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances, Section 12- 31 -7.4, "Rules for computing number
of parking spaces to revise the existing regulation to require
additional parking for any enlargement of floor area, number of
employees, dwelling units, seating capacity and other enlargements.
g. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-181R2-SF-12, Bethel Road Estates, Lot
2, Block 1, a zoning change from PD- 181 -SF -12 (Planned
Development- 181 Single Family -12) to PD-181R2-SF-12 (Planned
Development- 181 Revision 2- Single Family -12) to allow for a stucco
finish instead of masonry as required in Section 12 -11 -5 of the
Zoning Ordinance and to allow an additional detached, two -story
residential structure located at 256 West Bethel Road.
During the Pre Session, Director of Planning, Gary Sieb advised the Commission
of Council's actions on October 13, 2009, mentioning that Council approved all
above mentioned items.
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13B. Director's Comments.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb welcomed the new P Z Commissioners, Aaron
Duncan and Consuelo (Connie) Tankersley. Mr. Sieb also reminded the
Commissioners of the Joint Work Session with the City Council and the
Economic Development Committee at the library at 6:00 p.m on November 4,
2009. A light dinner will be served.
ADJOURNMENT
With thing further discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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