BM 1996-05-16 PZMinutes of May 16, 1996
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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, May 16, 1996, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Vice Chairman Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
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 7ahoda. Chairman George Redford was absent.
PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Wheeler called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Vice Chairman Wheeler observed a moment of silence.
4. Approval of Minutes dated April 18, 1996
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of April 18, 1996, as
submitted. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
5. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
ZC-590, Property Trust Partnership, zoning change from SF -12 (Single -Family 12)
to TC (Town Center), on 1 acre of property, located on the north side of Sandy
Lake Road, approximately 379 feet east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this case was first heard in March. This 1 -acre parcel presently zoned SF -12 has
been surrounded for many years by TC (Town Center) zoning and the Comprehensive
Plan has reflected this area as being part of Town Center since 1987. There has been
reluctance to change this zoning to Town Center until more specific information was
available for the proposed use of this area, and he stated that there is a special condition
related to TC zoning which stipulates that an approved Site Plan may be required by
either the P&Z Commission or Council for non-residential uses prior to the issuance of
a building permit and any special conditions required shall be incorporated or made a
part of the Ordinance granted for TC zoning. He stated that this should give some level
of comfort to the Commission and Coppell citizens, and stated that Staff recommends
approval of this request.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 16250 Dallas Parkway, #100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Steve Lipscomb, Ewing Properties and developer of the proposed project, and
Kevin Caldwell, Vice President of Ewing Properties, were also present. Mr. Anderson
walked through the technical issues brought up by Staff. Vice Chairman Wheeler asked
Mr. Anderson to give an overview as to how this zoning change will relate to the
development of a proposed shopping center. Mr. Anderson then described the Town
Center concept plan that has been around for years. He stated that meetings have been
held with the Chaucer Estates homeowners and City Staff regarding the saving of trees,
where the set backs are, etc. Mr. Lipscomb handed out a revised Site Plan to the
Commission members.
Vice Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition
to this request to come forward.
Robert Vint, 105 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Jim McCown, 109 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Mike Myers, 117 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Hank Edmiston, 116 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Valerie Fisher, 726 Meadowglen, Coppell, TX
David Berk, 630 Duncan Drive, Coppell, TX
Janet Navoj, 137 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Dale Ruby, 138 Tennyson, Coppell, TX
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Heather McCown, 109 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Karen Sander, 153 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Jane Fletcher, 180 Park Valley Drive, Coppell, TX
Joyce Frieda, 161 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Valerie Stewart, 717 Michelle, Coppell, TX
Veena Singla, 529 Oakcrest, Coppell, TX
Vice Chairman Wheeler then closed the Public Hearing.
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on Case No. ZC-
590, Property Trust Partnership, zoning change from SF -12 to TC to June 20, 1996, with
the Hearing left open, when an acceptable Site Plan is presented to the Commission.
Some discussion followed. No one seconded the motion. Commissioner Cruse made a
motion to approve Case No. ZC-590, Property Trust Partnership, zoning change from
SF -12 to TC, subject to a special condition requiring approval of a Site Plan prior to the
issuance of a building permit. Commissioner Lowry seconded. Motion carried (5-1)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, and Stewart voting in favor.
Commissioner Reyher opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Town Center Shopping Center, Lot 1, Block 2,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a shopping center on 8.943 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Roads, at
the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this Preliminary Plat includes the property which was just recommended for rezoning
to Town Center. The Site Plan and Landscape Plan submitted is presently under
consideration for revision by the applicant. He reviewed with the Commission their
decision options.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 16250 Dallas Parkway, #100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He was asked to address Staff comments. Kevin Caldwell, Vice President
of Ewing Properties was also present and discussed the placement of the trees. Hank
Quig, Richmond Group, Architect, also spoke.
Considerable discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny the Town Center Shopping Center, Lot
1, Block 2, Preliminary Plat. A suggestion was made to outline to the Developer what
the Commission would like to see in the revised Plat. A detailed list was itemized as
follows: (1) The 28" Oak tree be saved; (2) the applicant is encouraged to investigate
the relocation of the loading zone of the proposed Tom Thumb store to the north, facing
away from Chaucer Estates; (3) delineation of the wall location separating the shopping
center from Chaucer Estates; (4) elimination of the eastern curb cut from Sandy Lake
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Road to the site; (5) a copy of the building configuration (height plus rear and side
elevations); (6) proposed signage and location, and (7) removal of the parking spaces on
the southeast corner of the site plan. Commissioner Reyher seconded. Additional
discussion followed, including Staff s concern with the 50' rear yard Town Center set
back (Staff would prefer a lesser set back so more trees in the front of the commercial
building could be saved). Since the next submittal date is next Wednesday,
Commissioner Lowry suggested amending the motion to indicate that the resubmittal of
the Plat and Site Plan will be accepted by Staff as late as Wednesday, May 29th. The
amendment was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
A ten-minute break was observed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -134R, Coppgil
Greens, zoning change from "HC and LI" (Highway Commercial and Light
Industrial) to "PD -SF -7, and HC" (Planned Development, Single -Family -7, and
Highway Commercial) to allow the development of a 226 -lot single-family residential
subdivision on 65 acres of property, located at the northwest corner of Denton Tap
Road and State Highway 121 Bypass, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and
Associates.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 16250 Dallas Parkway, #100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He gave an extended presentation, walking the Commission through the
general concept of the proposal. He stated that this new development will fall within the
Lewisville Independent School District.
Vice Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition
to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. PD -134R, Coppell Greens,
zoning change from HC and LI (Highway Commercial and Light Industrial) to PD -SF -7
and HC (Planned Development, Single Family -7 and Highway Commercial), subject to
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the Site Plan and departmental comments. Commissioner Lowry seconded; motion
carried (5-1) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting
in favor. Commissioner McCaffrey opposed.
8. To consider the approval of Summit at the Springs, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 70 -lot single-family residential subdivision on 29.88 acres of
property, located on the south side of Bethel Road, approximately 500' west of
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
and distributed literature which the applicant faxed to Staff. She stated the Site Plan
varies slightly from the previous one, showing 70 vs. 74 lots. Staff is amending its
recommendation to the Commission, eliminating recommendations 1 and 2 because both
have been met by the applicant. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat,
subject to Engineering comments.
Bruce Heller, Fults Companies, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mike Wagner,
Baptist Foundation of Texas, and Bill Anderson, Civil Engineer, Dowdey, Anderson and
Associates, Inc., were also present. Mr. Heller stated that the applicant is working with
the Engineering Department and agrees with their comments.
Minimal discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Summit at the Springs,
Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments. Commissioner Cruse seconded;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher
and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West Commerce Center.
Replat of Lot 2 Block 6 and Block 5, to create two new lots that will allow the
development of a 320,000 square foot office/warehouse facility on 29.38 acres of
property, located on the west side of Belt Line Road, between Airline and Wrangler
Drives, at the request of Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that the applicant will be seeking a variance of the screening wall requirements
to permit the landscape screening of the truck courts and a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement until it is deemed necessary by the City. Staff recommends approval of the
Replat, subject to Engineering comments. Staff also supports the variances requested.
Dennis Chovan, Halff Associates, Inc., 8616 Northwest Plaza, Dallas, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that
proposal is for a spec warehouse and the Engineering comments are acceptable to the
applicant.
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Vice Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition
to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the Park West Commerce Center,
Replat of Lot 2, Blocks 5 & 6, subject to Engineering comments and Council's approval
of the two variances. Commissioner Stewart seconded; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
10. To consider the approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section V. Preliminary
Plat, to allow the development of a 58 -lot residential subdivision on 16.8 acres of
property, located at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Coppell Road,
at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that since the applicant did not proceed with the Final Plat, the previously approved
Preliminary Plat, with conditions, had expired and it was being resubmitted at this time.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments and
the set back on Lot 26, Block A, be noted as 25 feet.
Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, 6330 Belt Line Road, Garland, TX, representing Grand
Homes, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. The applicant is in agreement with Staff comments except in regard to the
alley turnout off of Minyard. This will be ironed out prior to final platting.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Village at Cottonwood Creek,
Section V, Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments and the set back on Lot
26, Block A, be noted as 25 feet. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
11. To consider the approval of Vistas of Con ell. Phase I. Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 113 -lot residential subdivision on 21.78 acres of property,
located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of
Denton Tap Road, and north of Denton Creek, at the request of Carter & Burgess,
Inc.
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Vice Chairman Wheeler stated that this item has been withdrawn by a letter initiated by
the applicant.
12. To consider the approval of Vistas of ODDel1.=H, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 139 -lot residential subdivision on 40.45 acres of property,
located on the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of
Denton Tap Road, north of Denton Creek, at the request of Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Vice Chairman Wheeler stated that this item has been withdrawn by a letter initiated by
the applicant.
13. To consider the approval of Woodlands of Coppell. Amending Plat, to correct the
dimensions of the drainage easement on Lots 21-27, Block A, and on Lots 1-9, Block
B, of the Final Plat, located at the southwest intersection of Sandy Lake Road and
Coppell Road, at the request of HAP Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that Staff recommends approval.
Gary Hobbs, HAP Engineering, 1451 Empire Central, #103, Dallas, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve The Woodlands of Coppell, Amending
Plat. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed
14. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Amendment(s) regarding the Site Plan review procedure.
B. Invocation discussion.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, stated that Staff is continuing to review whether or not
to have Site Plan review. At the moment, the City may stick with the system in place.
An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance requiring Site Plan review on all cases will
probably not be forthcoming. Some discussion by the Commissioners was generated on
this subject at the end of the meeting.
Discussion during the workshop session gave Staff direction as to how to proceed with
regard to the Invocation.
Mr. Sieb stated that the Comprehensive Plan was approved by Council on May 9, 1996,
with about a half dozen alterations. Hopefully this new Plan better reflects where this
community is going over the next 15-20 years.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:50 p.m.
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Larry Wheeler, Vice
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Jahoda, Administrative Secretary