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BM 2010-11-18 PZ min111810 Page 1 of 7 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 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, November 18, 2010, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners were present: Gregory Frnka – Chairman Edmund Haas – Vice Chairman Aaron Duncan Anna Kittrell Charles Sangerhausen Consuelo Rios-Tankersley Also present were Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond; City Planner, Matt Steer; Graduate Engineer, Michael Garza; Economic Development Coordinator, Mindi Hurley; Parks Operations Manager, John Elias and Planning Secretary, Juanita Miles. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION 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 October 21, 2010. Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes for October 21, 2010, as written. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Rios-Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-248-SF-18 (CH) Carter Estates, zoning change from SF-12 (Single Family-12) and A (Agriculture) to PD-248-SF- 18 (Planned Development 248-Single Family-18), to establish zoning which is reflective of the existing development and lotting patterns within this 38 acres of property generally located south of Bethel School Road, west of Moore Road and north of Belt Line Road (DART ROW). STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION min111810 Page 2 of 7 Presentation: Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits. She mentioned that 79 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; nine (9) returned in favor and two (2) returned in opposition. The two in opposition were located outside the area of request. She stated staff’s recommendation for approval with conditions, which she read into the record. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka 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: Burt Odom, 433 Carter Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD-248- SF-18 (CH) Carter Estates, zoning change from SF-12 (Single Family-12) and A (Agriculture) to PD-248-SF-18 (Planned Development 248-Single Family-18) subject to Detail Site Plan and Conditions, Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Rios-Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 5. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-247-LI, Coppell Commerce Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, a zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-247-LI (Planned Development-247-Light Industrial), to allow site and building modifications on 4.04 acres of land located at the southwest corner of S. Coppell Road and Burns Street (815 S. Coppell Road) at the request of CRP Holdings B, LP, being represented by Mark Pross, Pross Design Group. STAFF REP.: Matt Steer Presentation: City Planner, Matt Steer reintroduced this continued public hearing to the Commission showing exhibits, elevations and color renderings. Although significant modifications have been made to the landscaping and parking areas since the initial meeting with the applicant, he stated staff still cannot support this zoning request to create a legal conforming site as presented and recommended denial. Mr. Steer mentioned that four (4) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; none returned in favor or in opposition. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION min111810 Page 3 of 7 Mark Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Road, Ste. 180, Dallas, Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and was not in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Debbie Bunch, CB Richard Ellis, 12901 Senlac Drive, Ste. 200, Farmers Branch, Texas, the property manager, addressed Commission’s concerns about size of trucks, traffic in and out of the facility and parking. Kori Haug, La Terra Studio, 2109 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas, was present to address questions from the Commission concerning landscaping. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka 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 Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: After review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny Case No. PD-247-LI, Coppell Commerce Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion failed (3-3), with Commissioners Haas, Frnka, and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. Commissioners Duncan, Sangerhausen and Rios-Tankersley opposed. Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve Case No. PD-247-LI, Coppell Commerce Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion failed (3-3), with Commissioners Duncan, Sangerhausen and Rios-Tankersley voting in favor of approval. Commissioners Haas, Frnka, and Kittrell opposed; therefore, request was denied due to lack of a majority vote. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R2-HC, Lesley Retail, a zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to PD-237R2-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial), to attach a Concept Site Plan for hotel, office and retail development on 28.14 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Hackberry Drive and South Belt Line Road, at the request of Mr. Sam Ramsey, Lesley Properties, Ltd. STAFF REP.: Matt Steer Presentation: City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission showing exhibits and elevations. Mr. Steer mentioned that five (5) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; one returned in opposition and none returned in favor. He stated staff’s recommendation for denial of the proposed conceptual plan due to the inclusion of a gas station/convenience ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION min111810 Page 4 of 7 store use component, the inconsistencies in the PD plan, and the unresolved issues associated with Lot 11. Richard Nordyke, O’Brien & Associates, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Road, Ste. 136, Dallas, Texas, and Todd Jones, Lone Star Realty Advisors (representing the owners), 314 Fairview Court, Coppell, Texas, were present to represent this case before the Commission, and to address any questions or concerns from the Commission. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka 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: Bill Walker & Tom Holland, Billingsley Company, 4100 International Parkway, Carrollton, Texas, had concerns with site integration with the adjacent property and the offsite drainage sloping toward the lake on the adjacent property. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: After review and discussion, Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny Case No. PD-237R2-HC, Lesley Retail. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Rios-Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. None opposed. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request from PD-237R2-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 2- Highway Commercial) to PD-237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-Highway Commercial), to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a 4,900-square-foot convenience 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, elevations and color renderings. Mr. Steer mentioned that three (3) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; none returned in favor; one returned in opposition from Mr. Henry Billingsley. He stated staff’s recommendation was for denial due to the land use, site design ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION min111810 Page 5 of 7 and overall appearance not being compatible with what was envisioned for this location. JD Dudley, QuikTrip, 1120 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless, Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and was not in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Joe Fouts, Director of Real Estate/QuikTrip addressed the Commission’s concerns with the offsite drainage sloping toward the lake on the adjacent property. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka 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: Jill Hoenig, 411 Woodhurst Drive Coppell Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Todd Jones, Lone Star Realty Advisors (Owner’s Representative), 314 Fairview Court, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Janet Green, 30 Winding Hollow Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Eugenia Liese, 458 Copperstone Trail, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: After review and discussion, Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to deny Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (4-2), with Commissioners Haas, Frnka, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. Commissioners Rios-Tankersley and Sangerhausen opposed. CONVENED & RECONVENED REGULAR SESSION: SHORT BREAK FROM 10:35 P.M. TO 10:43 P.M. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the adoption of the proposed 2030 Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan update. STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb Director of Planning CONSULTANT: Thomas Yantis, Vice President/Community Planning BWR Corporation ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION min111810 Page 6 of 7 Presentation: Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced the Coppell 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan Update to the Commission. Gary Roden, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee, 1670 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, Texas, and Thomas Yantis, BWR, 810 Hesters Crossing, Round Rock, Texas made their presentations before the Commission and addressed any questions and/or comments. The following agenda topics were as follows: • 2030 Community Input & Vision • Comprehensive Plan Process • Key Concepts of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan • Public Hearing • Questions & Comments Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka 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: Todd Jones, Lone Star Realty Advisors (Owner’s Representative), 314 Fairview Court, Coppell, Texas, had questions and comments about the land use designations. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the proposed 2030 Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan update, Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Rios-Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 9. Update on Council action for Planning agenda items heard on November 9, 2010: A. Carter Addition, PH III, Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 20.28 acres of property into twenty-seven (27) single-family residential lots and two (2) common area lots located at 441 Carter Drive. B. An Ordinance for PD-214R4-C, Arbor Manors Addition, Lot 4R1, Block A, a zoning change from PD-214R2-C to PD-214R4-C, to allow the development of a medical office on property located at the northwest corner of South Denton Tap Road and West Braewood Drive. C. An Ordinance for PD-228R3-HC, Vista Ridge Retail, Lot 2, Block A (Whataburger), a zoning change from PD-228-HC to PD-228R3-HC,