BM 1996-07-18 PZMinutes of July 18, 1996
PLANNING AND ZONING COMAUSSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7 p.m., and
in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 18, 1996, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman George Redford
Vice Chairman Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Also present were Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant
Planning Director Pert Virtanen, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and
Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Texx Stewart was absent.
PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Chairman Redford called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated June 20, 1996
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of June 20, 1996, as
submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting in favor. None
opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -157, Valley Ranch
Plaza, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD -C (Planned Development,
Commercial), to allow the development of a 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant and a separate 19,200 square foot retail/restaurant building, located at
the southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Blvd., at the request of
Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
the history of platting and Special Use Permits on this property over the past nine years.
The current proposal is for two buildings; one would be a McDonald's restaurant on the
southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard, and to the south of that
corner site, a 19,200 square foot building containing one sit-down restaurant, retail and
other restaurant uses. Staff is in general agreement with the concept but would
recommend more shrubbery/tree-type landscaping. He then reviewed Staffs eight
suggested conditions of approval.
John Evans, 9030 Briarwood Lane, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before
the Commission and answer any questions. He also reviewed the history of the property
and mentioned some of the prospective tenants of Valley Ranch Plaza. He discussed the
revised landscaping plan and concluded that too much vertical landscaping will adversely
affect the viability of the center, will hurt the retail sales and will ultimately end up with
vacant space. He lobbied for three monument signs vs. Staffs recommendation of one.
Ross Floyd, 8035 Westover, Dallas, TX, detailed and showed the Commissioners
samples of proposed building materials. Anthony Thompson with McDonald's
Corporation, presented an architectural color rendering of the McDonald's proposal; Paul
Vernon, 4588 Hinton, Plano, TX,; and Stephen Brown, 759 Blue Jay, Coppell, TX,
owner of the proposed Mexican Restaurant, were also present and spoke.
Extensive discussion followed relating to landscaping and signage. Mr. Thompson with
McDonald's, went on record that he is willing to add at least two or three trees on the
west side of his building and another two or three crape myrtles at the drive-through
area.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing.
More extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Cruse attempted to make a motion of approval, detailing additional
landscaping. There was no second to the motion. More discussion followed. Mr.
Thompson stated that he would replace the two crape myrtles located at the curvature of
the drive-through with an over -story tree. Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to
approve Case No. PD -157, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial)
to PD -C (Planned Development, Commercial), subject to the following conditions: (1)
The use of the building materials as shown to the Planning and Zoning Commission on
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July 18th; (2) revision of the landscape plan as follows: three additional over -story trees
on the west side of the proposed McDonald's Restaurant, one over -story tree on the
southeast corner of McDonald's in place of the three crepe myrtles, one additional crepe
myrtle added to the back of McDonald's, two over -story trees added to the center
landscape section of the parking area in front of the retail/restaurant building, two areas
of bushes added to each end of the same center landscape section, and one additional
over -story tree on the south side of the property between Wendy's and the proposed
Valley Ranch Plaza; (3) the allowance of the monument sign as submitted for the
retail/restaurant building and an additional monument sign for the McDonald's which
would be less than 40 square feet in area; both signs must meet all City requirements for
signage; (4) revision of the east elevation of the McDonald's building to show removal
of the window sign from the glass; (5) limitation of restaurant usage on the property
(including ice cream, yogurt, bagel, sandwich, coffee, deli shops, and the like) to a total
of 15,900 square feet of interior space and 800 square feet of exterior patio area; (6) no
outside storage shall be allowed; (7) all roof top mechanical equipment must be screened,
and (8) compliance with Engineering Department recommendations as follows: (a) The
location of fire hydrants needs to be approved by the Fire Department; (b) drainage needs
to be coordinated with the Dallas County Engineer for Beltline Road; (c) provision of an
off-site drainage map showing that the drainage system in MacArthur Boulevard is
designed to handle drainage from this development; and (d) provision of a drainage area
map showing hydraulic calculations. Commissioner Cruse seconded. Commissioner
Reyher asked for a clarification of the motion regarding number of trees on the west side
of McDonald's. After that clarification was stated, the motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting in
favor. None opposed.
A ten-minute break was observed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Replat of 7.1784 acres out of Freeport North, Final Plat, to
create a new lot that will allow the development of a 117,260 square foot
office/warehouse building, located at the southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and
Royal Lane, at the request of Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that Staff recommends approval of this replat and reiterated the suggested
conditions of approval.
Dennis Chovan, Halff Associates, Inc., 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that this would be a speculative warehouse and that the applicant agrees with Staff
recommendations.
Minimal discussion followed.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
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There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the Replat of 7.1784 acres out of the
Freeport North, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) Correct the reference
to Lot 1, Royal Business Center in both the City Secretary signature block and the Myers
& Crow signature block; (2) correct typographical errors on the Site Plan with regard
to the two curb ramp references; (3) the perimeter landscaping area against the southern
and eastern property lines must contain a tree for every 50 linear feet, per landscaping
standards; (4) submit 5 copies of the signed and sealed irrigation plans, and (5)
compliance with Engineering Department recommendations as follows: (a) The sight
visibility triangles at all ingress and egress points needs to comply with the City's sight
visibility ordinance, and (b) show the 8' wide brick paver bands for driveways located
at Royal Lane. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowry. Motion carried (6-
0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting
in favor. None opposed.
6. Coppell Town Center Addition, Final Plat, to create a single lot that will allow the
development of the Justice Center and future Fire Station No. 3, as well as
accommodate the existing Town Center, located on the south side of Parkway
Boulevard, approximately 295.50 feet east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that Staff recommends approval, subject to the three conditions as listed in the
Staff Report.
Jim Koch, Pacheco Koch, 9401 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He's in agreement
with the Staff s recommendations.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Coppell Town Center Addition, Final
Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) Remove from Final Plat the "Preliminary
Plat for Review Purposes Only" signature block; (2) provide a signed and sealed
Landscape Plan, and (3) Correct typographic error of the word "Plan" on sheet SP -1.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lowry; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting in
favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD-
145R(CI),Woodridge Addition, to change the zoning from PD -145 (Planned
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Development) to PD -145 (Planned Development - Revised), on property generally
described as follows: Woodridge, Section Five, and all of Block I and Lots 1
through 26 of Block J of Woodridge, Section One and Section Two, located on the
west side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of Sandy Lake Road.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that at last month's P&Z meeting, a request was heard for a revision to PD -145
regarding a proposed carport on Mrs. Blackwood's property. The Commission
recommended denial of that request and the formation of a committee to study the entire
issue of carports and garages for this garden home section of the Woodridge subdivision.
Mr. Virtanen then gave a summary of the findings of this committee which consisted of
two members of the Woodridge subdivision Homeowners Association, one resident
owner and one non-resident owner of property within the affected garden home section,
and two members of the P&Z Commission.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
voice their opinions as to this matter. Those speaking were:
Susan Blackwood, 936 Sugarberry, Coppell, TX
Minnie Arnold, representing 102 Pinyon and 149 Pinyon, Coppell, TX
Susan Davis, 906 Mapleleaf, Coppell, TX
Ann Carper, 954 Mapleleaf, Coppell, TX
Wade Davis, 906 Mapleleaf, Coppell, TX
Extended discussion followed. It was recommended that the Planning and Zoning
Commission meet for a workshop session on this issue on Wednesday, August 7th, at
7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to attend.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on PD-145R(CH),
Woodridge Addition, zoning change from PD -145 to PD -145 Revised. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Reyher; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting in favor. None opposed.
8. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Informal discussion regarding a Public Hearing for a street
name change for Cotton Road to Fritz Drive to be heard by the
City Council on July 23, 1996.
As a point of information, Gary Sieb, Director of Planning,
advised the Commission that on Tuesday, July 23rd, he will be
taking to Council a street name change. It has been requested by
Fritz Industries that Cotton Road be changed to Fritz Drive.
B. Discussion concerning applications to reapply for the P&Z
Commission. Applications need to be into the City Secretary
Department by 5 p.m., Friday, July 26th. Commissioners
affected: George Redford, Texx Stewart and Karen Reyher.
Gary Sieb reminded Commissioners Redford, Stewart and Reyher
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that if they have not already done so, they need to reapply for the
Planning and Zoning Commission or other Boards and Commission
no later than 5 p.m., July 26, 1996.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 p.m.
George
ATTEST:
Jahoda, Administrative Secretary
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