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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2011
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, February 17, 2011, 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
Justin Goodale
Anna Kittrell
Charles Sangerhausen
Consuelo Rios‐Tankersley
Also present were Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond; City
Planner, Matt Steer; George Marshall, Civil Engineer; Graduate Engineer, Michael Garza and
Secretary, Juanita Miles.
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PRESESSION: (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. Nomination and Election of Chairman and ViceChairman.
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to nominate and re‐elect Chairman Frnka as
Chairman, Vice‐Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (6‐0), with Commissioners
Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Sangerhausen, Duncan, and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
Chairman Frnka made a motion to nominate and re‐elect Vice‐Chairman Haas as Vice
Chairman, Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (6‐0), with Commissioners
Goodale, Tankersley, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan, and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
4. Consider approval of the minutes for December 16, 2010.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the minutes for December 16, 2010, as
written. Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (7‐0), with Commissioners
Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None
opposed.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Westfork Addition, Lot 2R2, Block A, Replat, being a replat of
Lot 2R, Block A, to abandon an existing 15foot wide utility easement on 1.069 acres of
property located at 505 E. Bethel School Road, at the request of Mark Fairchild, being
represented by Colin Helffrich, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated that
staff is recommending approval with no conditions. He mentioned two notices were mailed
to property owners within 200 feet of this request, within the original subdivision. No
responses were returned in favor or in opposition.
Matt Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 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 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:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the Westfork Addition, Lot 2R2,
Block A, Replat, with no conditions. Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7‐0), with
Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting
in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S1173R, AT&T Mobility, a zoning change request from
S1173 (Special Use Permit1173) to S1173R (Special Use Permit Revised1173), to
allow the colocation of antenna on the existing monopole and additional cabinets at
the base on 0.028 acres of property located at 1305 Wrangler Circle, at the request of
AT&T Mobility being represented by Becky Koehler, Crafton Communications.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated that
staff is recommending approval with no conditions. He mentioned three notices were
mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. No responses were returned in
favor or in opposition.
David Prejean, Crafton Communications, Inc., 1901 Royal Lane, Ste 104, 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.
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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:
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve Case No. S1173R, AT&T Mobility, a zoning
change request from S‐1173 (Special Use Permit‐1173) to S‐1173R (Special Use Permit
Revised‐1173), with no conditions. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried
(7‐0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and
Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
** Chairman Frnka moved Item 7 ‐ Case No.: PD238RHC, Coppell Office Village, to the end of
the agenda because the applicant was not present to represent this case.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD249RSF7, Royal Oaks, a zoning change request
from SF12 and O (Single Family12 and Office) to PD249RSF7 (Planned
Development249 RevisedSingle Family7), to allow the construction of 23 single
family homes and one (1) common area lot on 5.16 acres of property located on the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, between Heartz Road and London Way, at the request
of Tommy Cansler, Timberland Creek Companies.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and
elevations. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions, which he
read into the record. He mentioned 39 notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request. One response returned undecided; would favor with stipulations. No
other responses returned in favor or opposition.
David Kirch, NTS Architects & Planners, 401 Business Pkwy., Richardson, Texas, was present
to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and stated that he
was not in agreement with some of staff’s recommendations.
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:
Wes Mays, HOA President – Westbury Manor, 114 London Way, Coppell, Texas, spoke in
favor with stipulations which were explained to the Commission in his presentation.
Randall Williams, 105 South Heartz Road, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor with
stipulations.
Krishna Mulukutla, 126 London Way, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor with stipulations.
Larry Layman, 117 South Heartz Road, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
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Action:
Vice‐Chairman Haas made a motion to approve Case No. PD249RSF7, Royal Oaks, a
zoning change request from SF‐12 and O (Single Family‐12 and Office) to PD‐249R‐SF‐7
(Planned Development‐249 Revised‐Single Family‐7), subject to the following conditions:
1. The lot count does not exceed 22 units.
2. Lots adjacent to London Way are at least 73 feet wide and have varied front yard
setbacks from 20 to 25 feet.
3. The open space lot is more centrally located to lot #11 or #12 which provides better
access to all lots within this subdivision, and the cul‐de‐sac is slightly relocated.
4. More detail is shown on the landscape plan north of the Sandy Lake Road screening
wall (i.e., ground cover, grass, required street trees, or whatever landscaping is being
provided from the screening wall to Sandy Lake).
5. Assurance that the screening wall along Sandy Lake Road is outside the 15 foot
required landscape buffer.
6. Several changes to the PD Conditions sheet (current zoning is not PD, side and rear
yard setbacks need revision, etc.),
7. Park development fees in the amount of $1,285 per lot assessed prior to Final Plat
filing.
8. Tree mitigation fees of $119,700 to be paid before a tree removal permit is issue.
9. Indicate any improvements to the common open area‐landscaping, street hardware,
etc.
10. Additional comments will be generated during Engineering plan review.
11. Staff further recommends that the Comprehensive Master Plan reflect the approved
use.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (6‐1), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting in favor of approval.
Commissioner Duncan voted in opposition.
9. Consider approval of the Royal Oaks, Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 5.16 acres of
property into 23 singlefamily lots and one (1) common area lot on property located
on the south side of Sandy Lake Road between Heartz Road and London Way, at the
request of Tommy Cansler, Timberland Creek Companies.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission with
exhibits. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to PD conditions, which he
read into the record.
David Kirch, NTS Architects & Planners, 401 Business Pkwy., Richardson, Texas, was present
to represent this case before the Commission and to address any questions.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Royal Oaks, Preliminary Plat, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Density needs to be reduced by one lot.
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2. Lots fronting London Way need to be reduced by one and each have at least 73‐foot
widths, similar to the lots they face.
3. The open space needs to be moved to Lot 11 or 12, making it more usable and
convenient for all residents of the subdivision.
4. The cul‐de‐sac needs to be reconfigured so that the current open space lot can
accommodate a building site.
5. Lots adjacent to London Way are at least 73 feet wide and have varied front yard
setbacks from 20 to 25 feet.
6. Park development fees in the amount of $1,285 per lot assessed prior to Final Plat
filing,
7. Tree mitigation fees of $119,700 to be paid before a tree removal permit is issued.
8. Additional comments will be generated during Engineering plan review.
Vice‐Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (6‐1), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting in favor of approval.
Commissioner Duncan voted in opposition.
At this time, Commissioner Kittrell recused herself due to a conflict of interest with the following
case.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD224RHC, Northlake College, a zoning change
request from PD224HC (Planned Development 224Highway Commercial) to PD
224RHC (Planned Development 224 RevisedHighway Commercial), to revise the
Concept Plan and attach a Detail Site Plan to permit a Valve Site on 5,625 square feet
of property of this 34.94 acre tract of land located on the southeast side of S.H. 121,
south of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Will E. Lee, Texas Midstream Gas Services,
LLC.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits and elevations. She stated that staff is recommending approval subject to one
condition, which she read into the record. Seven notices were mailed to property owners
within 200 feet of this request. No responses returned in favor or in opposition.
Bill Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker, LLP, 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, 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 either in
favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing.
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Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD224RHC, Northlake
College, a zoning change request from PD‐224‐HC (Planned Development 224‐Highway
Commercial) to PD‐224R‐HC (Planned Development 224 Revised‐Highway Commercial),
with the following condition:
1. A copy of TXDOT permit shall be submitted for a permanent driveway to the
Engineering Department.
Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (6‐0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, and Duncan voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Kittrell returned to the meeting.
11. Consider approval of the Carter Addition PH III, Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 20.28
acres of property into 24 singlefamily residential lots and two (2) common area lots
located on the south side of Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet west of Moore Road
(441 Carter Drive), at the request of Walter Foss, being represented by Matt
Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She stated staff is recommending approval subject to conditions, which she read
into the record.
Bill Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker, LLP, 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, 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.
As a courtesy, the Commission allowed the following person to speak:
Tim Overman, 425 Carter Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the Carter Addition PH III,
Preliminary Plat, with the following conditions:
1. Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be assessed prior to
filing of the Final Plat.
2. Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the start of construction. Based on
Tree Survey dated 1/18/11 a check in the amount of $303,900 made out to the City of
Coppell Reforestation & Natural Areas Fund will be required to pull permit.
3. FEMA approval of the CLOMR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision) is required prior
to the construction of Legacy Drive.
4. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
Commissioner Tankersley seconded; motion carried (7‐0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING;
Consider approval of the Carter Addition PH III, Replat/Final Plat, being a replat of Lot
1, Block 1 of the Carter Addition and a final plat of the remaining unplatted property
to subdivide 20.28 acres of property into 24 singlefamily residential lots and two (2)
common area lots located on the south side of Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet
west of Moore Road (441 Carter Drive), at the request of Walter Foss, being
represented by Matt Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the
Commission with exhibits. She mentioned six notices were mailed to property owners
within 200 feet of this request within the original Carter Estates Addition. All six responses
returned in opposition. She stated that staff is recommending approval subject to the same
four conditions as the preliminary plat, which she read into the record.
Bill Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker, LLP, 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas, Texas, and Matt
Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson, & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Plano, Texas,
were present to represent this case before the Commission, addressed questions from the
Commission and stated that they were in agreement with staff’s recommendation.
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:
Commissioner Tankersley made a motion to approve the Carter Addition PH III,
Replat/Final Plat, a replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Carter Addition and a final plat of the
remaining unplatted property, with the following conditions:
1. Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be assessed prior to
filing of the Final Plat.
2. Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the start of construction. Based on
Tree Survey dated 1/18/11 a check in the amount of $303,900 made out to the City of
Coppell Reforestation & Natural Areas Fund will be required to pull permit.
3. FEMA approval of the CLOMR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision) is required prior
to the construction of Legacy Drive.
4. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (7‐0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
(7.) PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD238RHC, Coppell Office Village, a zoning change
request from PD238HC (Planned Development238Highway Commercial) to PD
238RHC (Planned Development238 RevisedHighway Commercial), to revise the
Detail Site Plan to allow a 40squarefoot internally illuminated acrylic monument
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sign with a stone base on 2.02 acres of property located at 225 East S.H. 121, at the
request of Terry Holmes, Holmes Commercial.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated that
staff is recommending denial as submitted. He mentioned five notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request. No responses returned in favor or in
opposition.
Terry Holmes, Holmes Commercial, 225 E. Hwy. 121, Suite 120, Coppell Texas, was present
to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and stated that he
was not in agreement with staff’s recommendation to deny.
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:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to deny Case No. PD238RHC, Coppell Office
Village, as submitted. Vice‐Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (7‐0), with
Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting
in favor of denial. None opposed.
13. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on January 11, 2011:
A. Case No. PD247LI, Coppell Commerce Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, a zoning
change request from LI to PD247LI, to allow site and building modifications
on land located at 815 S. Coppell Road.
B. Case No. PD237R2HC, Lesley Retail, a zoning change request from A to PD
237R2HC, to attach a Concept Site Plan for hotel, office and retail development
on land located at the northeast corner of Hackberry Drive and South Belt Line
Road,
C. Case No. PD237R3HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request from PD237R2HC
to PD237R3HC, to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a convenience store with
eight gas pump islands on land located at the northeast corner of South Belt
Line Road and the proposed extension of Dividend Drive.
D. Ordinance for Case No. PD248SF18 (CH) Carter Estates, zoning change from
SF12 and A to PD248SF18, to establish zoning which is reflective of the
existing development and lotting patterns within this 38 acres of property
located south of Bethel School Road, west of Moore Road and north of Belt Line
Road (DART ROW).
During the Pre‐Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council’s
actions on January 11, 2011, and stated that Council postponed Item C to the January 25,
2011 meeting and approved Item D. Item A was withdrawn before the Council meeting by
the applicant and Item B was denied.