BM 2010-06-17 PZMINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2010
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, June 17, 2010, in the Council Chambers of
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners
were present:
Gregory Frnka — Chair
Edmund Haas — Vice Chair
Aaron Duncan
Anna Kittrell
Consuelo Tankersley
Derek Jett
Commissioner Sangerhausen was absent. Also present were Gary Sieb, Director of Planning;
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning; George Marshall, Civil Engineer; Michael
Garza, Graduate Engineer; Tim Oates, Deputy Chief/Prevention and Juanita Miles, Planning
Secretary.
PRE -SESSION: (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda
The Planning Commission was briefed on each posted agenda item in the Workshop
Session. No vote was taken on any item discussed.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Frnka called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for May 20, 2010.
Action:
Commissioner Haas made a motion to approve the minutes for May 20, 2010, as
written. Commissioner Jett seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Jett,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No.S-1093R-C. Taco Bell, zoning change request from
S -1093-C (Special Use Permit -1093 -Commercial) to S -1093R -C (Special Use
Permit -1093 Revised — Commercial), to permit the addition of a drive-thru entry
portal, an order point canopy and the replacement of the existing menu board on
approximately one acre of property located at 115 North Denton Tap Road, at the
request of Taco Bell of America, Inc., being represented by Rose Guarneri, Turner
Sign Systems, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
min061710
Page 1 of 6
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission
showing exhibits. She stated staffs recommendation for approval is subject to one
condition, which she read into the record. She also mentioned that ten notices were
mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, no responses returned in favor
or in opposition.
Paul E. Stich, Taco Bell, 1210 O'Shannon
Turner Sign Systems, 2830 Beach Street
represent this case before the Commission,
agreement with staffs recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Lane, Garland, Texas and Rose Guarneri,
#2, Haltom City, Texas, were present to
to address any questions and stated their
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 Haas made a motion to approve Case No. S -1093R -C, Taco Bell, a
zoning change request from S -1093-C (Special Use Permit -1093 -Commercial) to S -
1093R -C (Special Use Permit -1093 Revised — Commercial), to permit the addition of a
drive-thru entry portal, an order point canopy and the replacement of the existing menu
board located at 115 North Denton Tap Road, with the condition that the development
of these improvements shall be in accordance with the Site Plan, Menu Board, Order
Point Canopy and Entry Portal which shall be made part of the ordinance.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Jett,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the
residential replat of Lot 18,
from 50 feet to 30 feet and
acres of property located
Jennifer Dempsey, being
Brown.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Carter Addition, Lot 18R, Block 1, Replat, being a
Block 1, to allow a reduction of the front building line
to grant a variance to the alley requirement on 0.743
at 509 East Bethel School Road, at the request of
represented by John Margotta, Baird, Hampton &
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits.
He mentioned that eight notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request, no responses returned in favor or in opposition. He stated staff's
recommendation to deny the 30 -foot building line request for reasons which he read into
the record. With regard to the alley elimination request, there are no alleys within this
residential area, therefore, he stated staff would support the elimination of the alley
requirement.
min061710
Page 2 of 6
Mark Dempsey, 509 E. Bethel School Road, Coppell, Texas was present to represent
this case and made a presentation before the Commission, addressed questions and
stated he did not agree with staffs recommendation to deny the 30 -foot building line
request.
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 Jett made a motion to deny the Carter Addition, Lot 18R, Block 1,
Replat, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Haas seconded; motion carried (6-0)
with Commissioners Jett, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor.
None opposed. At the Commission's request, the processing fees will be waived upon
the applicant's resubmittal of a revised replat document.
6. Consider approval of the Denton Creek (& Sandy Lake Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block
A. Minor Plat, a minor plat to allow the construction of a single-family home on
Lot 1 and the future construction of an 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 Dheeraj & Kavita Akula being represented
by Robert Schneeberg, Gonzalez & Schneeberg.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits.
He stated staffs recommendation for approval subject to conditions, which he read into
the record.
Robert Schneeberg, Gonzalez & Schneeberg, 660 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 250, Plano,
Texas, was present to represent this case, to address any questions and he agreed with
staffs recommendations.
Action:
Commissioner Jett made a motion to approve the Denton Creek Cad Sandy Lake
Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. Minor Plat, a minor plat to allow the construction of a
single-family home and the future construction of an office building located on the north
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 600 feet west of Starleaf Road, with the
following conditions:
1. Provide a 15 -foot wide stamped concrete paver band at entrance to the residential
lot. (This condition will be reduced to an eight -foot paver band at Council)
2. Applicant understands a revised Planned Development for Lot 2 will be required,
as well as a replat, before any construction can begin on this Lot.
min061710
Page 3 of 6
Commissioner Haas seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Jett,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S -1220R -TC, Verizon Wireless, zoning change
request from S -1220 -TC (Special Use Permit -1220 -Town Center) to S -1220R -TC
(Special Use Permit -1220 Revised -Town Center), to allow the replacement of
existing telecommunication antennae and the expansion of the equipment
cabinet enclosure on property located at 363 North Denton Tap Road in Andy
Brown West Park, at the request of Verizon Wireless, being represented by Bill
Bauman, Bauman Consultants.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits and
elevations. He mentioned that 23 notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request, no responses returned in favor or in opposition. He stated staffs
recommendation is for approval subject to conditions, which he read into the record.
Bill Bauman, 2300 Springmere Drive, Arlington, Texas, was present to represent this
case, to address any questions and he agreed with staffs recommendations.
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 Haas made a motion to approve Case No. S -1220R -TC, Verizon
Wireless, a zoning change request from S -1220 -TC (Special Use Permit -1220 -Town
Center) to S -1220R -TC (Special Use Permit -1220 Revised -Town Center), to allow the
replacement of existing telecommunication antennae and the expansion of the
equipment cabinet enclosure located at 363 North Denton Tap Road in Andy Brown
West Park, with the following conditions:
1. Coordinate with the Parks Department for the scheduling of construction times and
the replacement of the Red Bud tree and portion of the irrigation system affected
by the proposed change.
2. Label the proposed gate and brick color on the elevation sheets as "to match the
existing brick".
Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Jett,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -237R -HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request
from A (Agriculture) to PD -237R -HC (Planned Development -237 Revised -Highway
Commercial) to attach a detail site plan to allow a 4,900 -square -foot convenience
min061710
Page 4 of 6
store with eight gas pump islands on 2.03 acres of land located at the northeast
corner of South Belt Line Road and the proposed extension of Dividend Drive, at
the request of QuikTrip, being represented by J.D. Dudley.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits and
elevations. He stated staffs recommendation is to deny this request for reasons he
read into the record. He mentioned that four notices were mailed to property owners
within 200 feet of this request, no responses returned in favor; one response returned in
opposition. The reason for opposition read into the record was, "I don't think that the
land use fits the development plan for this area. There is a office building west of this
site and we own land north and west of this site that will be office/commercial signed H.
Billingsley".
Kristy Eliott, QuikTrip, 1120 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless, Texas, made a presentation
before the Commission, answered questions and stated she did not agree with all of
staffs reasoning. Todd Jones, Republic Property Company, 314 Fairview Court,
Coppell, Texas, was present to represent the property owner and addressed questions
from the Commission.
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 deny Case No. PD -237R -HC, QuikTrip, a
zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to PD -237R -HC (Planned Development -237
Revised -Highway Commercial), to allow a 4,900 -square -foot convenience store with
eight gas pump islands. Commissioner Haas seconded; motion carried (5-1) with
Commissioners Jett, Haas, Frnka, Duncan, and Kittrell voting in favor. Commissioner
Tankersley opposed.
9. Update on Council actions for planning agenda items on June 8, 2010:
A. Case No. PD -209R3 -C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change request from
PD -209-C to PD -209113-C, to allow covered parking spaces and an
enhanced entrance in the rear of the building on property located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
B. Willow Park Final Plat, to establish the street names, development pattern
and lot layout for 24 townhouse units and three (3) common area lots on
property located east of S.H. 121 along the north side of Coppell Road.
During the Pre -Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of
Council's actions on June 8, 2010 that both of the above-mentioned items were
approved.
min061710
Page 5 of 6
10. Director's Comments.
Mr. Sieb mentioned the term expirations of three (3) Commissioners in December.
Those wishing to apply, need to obtain a new application from the City Secretary's
office.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 08:39 p.m.
�re-gory a Chairman
Juanita A. Miles, Secretary
min061710
Page 6 of 6