BM 1996-04-18 PZMinutes of April 18, 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, April 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 Texx Stewart
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Also present were Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant Planning
Director Pert Virtanen, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Administrative
Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Stan Lowry was absent.
PR&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. Invocation
Commissioner Cruse gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated March 21, 1996
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 1996, as
submitted. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
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5. CONIDWATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S -1103R, Spee -Dee Oil Change, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the development of a minor automotive
service facility (oil change), located on the west side of MacArthur Blvd.,
approximately 1,014 feet north of Beltline Rd, at the request of Hennessey
Engineering Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission and
presented a transparency overview of the entire site known as MacArthur Plaza and
showed a slide presentation of various SpeeDee Oil Change facilities in the Metroplex.
He stated that the applicant's original request was for a Special Use Permit, but Staff
recommends a Planned Development because of the landscaping requirement which
would be met by providing Lot 2 of the Plaza as a common landscape area. Staff
recommends approval of this request as a Planned Development for C (Commercial)
district uses, subject to construction and operation in accordance with the Site Plan
submitted, landscape plan and irrigation plan submitted, and listed the recommended
conditions for approval.
Pete Hennessey, Hennessey Engineering, residing at 841 Crane Drive, Coppell,
representing SpeeDee Oil Change, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the conditions are acceptable to
the applicant. Bob Voelker, C.E.D. Construction, was also present and addressed the
question as to who would be responsible for maintaining the common open space 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.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve SpeeDee
Oil Change as a Planned Development -Commercial district, subject to construction and
operation in accordance with the Site Plan submitted, landscape plan and irrigation plan
submitted and with the following conditions: (1) Plans shall be approved by the
Riverchase Architectural Review Committee; (2) all automobile service shall take place
inside the building; (3) all roof -top mechanical equipment and antennae shall be screened;
(4) foundation plantings at least 30" high shall be provided adjacent to the east and west
elevations of the building; (5) no advertising flags shall be permitted; (6) signs inside the
building shall be no larger than 3 square feet in area, and none shall face an open bay
doorway or bay door glass; (7) exterior signs shall be limited to those as shown on the
site plan elevations, with signs above bay doors --if provided --not to exceed 9" in height;
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(8) sign colors shall be limited to Plexiglas 2050 Blue, Gemini 7138 White, 3M 830-43
Red, and Black; (9) building materials shall be limited to: Predominant brick - U.S.
Brick Patriot Executive (Mineral Wells Plant); Accent brick - U.S. Brick Hillstone
(Ogden Plant); Bay door, facia and trim paint - Glidden Master Palette Historic Tan
30YY 50/176. Commissioner Wheeler seconded. Commissioner Cruse asked for an
explanation of a PD request versus a Special Use Permit request. Assistant Director
Virtanen explained the reasoning for this zoning change. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
6. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC BEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S-1105. City Garage Addition, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of a minor automotive
service facility (auto repair), located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 1,140 feet north of Beltline Road, at the request of Spiars & DeOtte,
Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that again, Staff recommends approval as a Planned Development for Commercial district
use. He presented a short set of slides.
David Villbig, Engineer, 10132 Monroe Drive, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this
item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the owner concurs
with Staff recommendations with one exception. He requested that the landscape area
against the building be modified to allow a small brick planter, above grade, stating that
infiltration of water into the base of the building can cause damage. Greg Mason,
owner, was also present.
Some discussion followed.
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.
Additional discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve City
Garage Addition as a Planned Development -Commercial district, permitting this use and
all uses allowed in the C (Commercial) district and subject to construction and operation
in accordance with Engineering comments, irrigation plans and building elevations
submitted, an amended Site Plan and landscape plan. The following conditions apply:
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(1) Plans shall be approved by the Riverchase Architectural Review Committee; (2) all
automobile service shall take place inside the building; (3) all roof -top mechanical
equipment and antennae shall be screened; (4) signs inside the building shall be no larger
than 3 square feet in area, and none shall face an open bay doorway or bay door glass;
(5) exterior signs shall be limited to those as shown on the site plan and elevation
drawings; (6) sign colors shall be limited to Plexiglas 2050 Blue, Gemini 7138 White,
3M 7725-31 Grey (or a color to match Historic Tan paint color), 3M 830-43 Red and
Black; (7) monument sign shall include the designation "at Riverchase" to denote that the
development is part of the overall Riverchase Planned Community's architectural
concept; (8) building materials shall be limited to: Predominant brick - U.S. Brick
Patriot Executive (Mineral Wells Plant); Accent brick - U.S. Brick Hillstone (Ogden
Plant); Bay door, facia and trim paint - Glidden Master Palette Historic Tan 30YY
50/176; Awning - Color to match Historic Tan paint color; (9) Site Plan and landscape
plan be amended to show a minor relocation of the grease trap, to show relocation of the
east side driveway making it parallel to MacArthur Boulevard from the midpoint of the
property frontage southward, to show the driveway as a two-way drive on both plans,
and to provide a planter box with proper irrigation for perpetual maintenance and with
plantings at least 30" high from the air conditioner screen wall around the southeast
corner of the building to the midpoint of its east face; and (10) the large tree shown just
south of the proposed monument sign be labeled to indicate that it will be a live oak tree
and that 4 live oak trees be shown in the plant list. Commissioner Stewart seconded;
motion carried (5-1) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and
Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner Reyher opposed.
7. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S-1106, Sonic Addition, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of a drive-through
restaurant, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 860
feet north of Beltline Road, at the request of Wainscott & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this proposal is very similar architecturally to the existing Sonic on Denton Tap
Road. Staff recommends approval of this request as a Planned Development -C district,
permitting this use and all uses allowed in a C (Commercial) district and subject to
construction and operation in accordance with the Site Plan submitted. He then listed the
recommended conditions.
Mark Wainscott, Wainscott and Associates, 16775 Addison Road, Dallas, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated Staff recommendations are acceptable.
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
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this request to come forward.
There were none.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Sonic
Addition as a Planned Development -Commercial district, permitting this use and all uses
allowed in the C (Commercial) district and subject to construction and operation in
accordance with the Site Plan submitted. The following conditions apply: (1) Plans shall
be approved by the Riverchase Architectural Review Committee; (2) all roof -top
mechanical equipment and antennae shall be screened; (3) exterior signs shall be limited
to those as shown on the site plan elevations; (4) sign colors shall be limited to Plexiglas
2050 Blue, Gemini 7138 White, 3M 830-43 Red and Black; (5) monument sign shall
include the designation "at Riverchase" to denote that the development is part of the
overall Riverchase Planned Community's architectural concept; and (6) building materials
shall be limited to: Predominant brick - U.S. Brick Patriot Executive (Mineral Wells
Plant); Accent brick - U.S. Brick Hillstone (Ogden Plant); Bay door, facia and trim paint
- Glidden Master Palette Historic Tan 30YY 50/176; Awning - Color to match Historic
Tan paint color; standing seam roof - same as at Sonic on Denton Tap Road.
Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of PD-155(CH). MacArthur Plaza.
zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD -Open Space (Planned Development) to
provide a landscaped common area, located on the west side of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 1,350 feet north of Beltline Road.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this Called Public Hearing is to reclassify this property from C (Commercia) to PD -
Open Space (Planned Development) for open space purposes. Staff recommends
approval as a Planned Development district, subject to the property being conveyed to
the Riverchase Owners Association. The owner has stated that the Riverchase Owners
Association has indicated that it does not want the responsibility of this property and the
applicant has provided an alternative mechanism for the perpetual maintenance of the
property.
This being a Called Hearing, there is no applicant.
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.
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Commissioner Reyher made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
PD -155 (CH), MacArthur Plaza, zoning change from C (Commercial) to Planned
Development -Open Space with the understanding that perpetual maintenance of this
property will be provided by the owner. Commissioner Wheeler seconded; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
9. To consider the approval of MacArthur Plaza, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of commercial pad sites, located on the west side of MacArthur
Boulevard, adjacent to the TP&L transmission line, at the request of Nathan D.
Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that the Preliminary Plat ties together all the individual proposals for commercial use,
including the Site Plan which shows how these various developments inter -relate one to
the other. Staff recommends approval, subject to the Engineering comments and that an
adequate mechanism be provided for the perpetual maintenance of Lot 2.
Mike Daniel, Nathan Meier Engineers, 8800 North Central, Dallas, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve MacArthur Plaza, Preliminary Plat,
subject to Engineering comments and an adequate mechanism in place to provide for the
perpetual maintenance of landscaping placed on the common area designated as Lot 2.
Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
10. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S-1107, Copaell Nursery, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit) to permit the outdoor display of merchandise of
a gift and plant store, located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
488 feet west of Samuel Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates,
Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen indicated that this case and the following case
relating to the Preliminary Plat have been verbally withdrawn but Staff has not received
this request in writing. Consequently, the continuation of the Public Hearing needs to
be reopened and recommended denial. The Preliminary Plat also needs to be denied.
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
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this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to deny Case No. S-1107, Coppell Nursery,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit).
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
11. CONTINUATION OF HEARING: To consider the approval of Coppell Nursery,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 6,910 square foot gift and plant
store, with outdoor display of merchandise, located on the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 488 feet west of Samuel Road, at the request of Dowdey,
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Virtanen restated Staff s recommendation of denial for this
Preliminary Plat because a letter of withdrawal has not been received from the applicant.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to deny the Coppell Nursery, Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
12. 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 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 announced that the Preliminary Plat application
for the Town Center Shopping Center, which included the incorporation of this zoning
change proposal, has been withdrawn from consideration this evening. He then
introduced Case No. ZC-590 to the Commission stating that the property has been
included on the Comprehensive Master Plan as part of Town Center since 1987. Staff
feels that this is a reasonable request considering this property is surrounded on three
sides by Town Center zoning and recommends approval.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., was present to represent this
item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the potential
developers met with the homeowners of Chaucer Estates and the architect has gone back
to the drawing board to work out details adjacent to Chaucer Estates.
Chairman Redford reopened 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.
Jim McCown, 109 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Bob Vint, 105 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Allen Voy, 137 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of Case No. ZC-
590, Property Trust Partnership, to May 16, 1996, in order to be consistent with the
Commission's previous decision that a suitable Site Plan be presented prior to this zoning
being changed. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (3-2) with
Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey and Redford voting in favor. Commissioners Cruse
and Stewart opposed.
A 10 -minute break was observed.
13. To consider the approval of Town Center Shopping Center, Preliminary Plat, Lot
1, Block 2, 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 Director Virtanen stated that this case has been withdrawn.
No action required.
14. CONTINUATION OF 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 and
a 200,000 square foot office warehouse building, located west of Beltline Road,
between Airline and Wrangler Drives, at the request of Halff Associates, Inc.
Assistant Director Virtanen stated that this case has been withdrawn.
No action required.
15. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West
Commerce Center, Replat of Block 3 and 4, to create two new lots and to change
the alignment of Southwestern Boulevard, located at the southeast corner of
Freeport Parkway and Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Halff Associates,
Inc.
Assistant Director Virtanen stated that this case has been withdrawn.
No action required.
16. CONTINUATION OF HEARING: To consider the approval of The Burch
Addition, Lot 1, Block A. Landscape Plan, to provide substitute landscaping to the
existing perimeter landscape areas and screen outside storage with landscaping
behind a decorative metal fence, on property located at the southwest corner of
Denton Tap Road and Bethel School Road, at the request of North Lake Nursery
and Landscaping.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that Staff has received and reviewed a revised Landscape Plan and recommends approval
of this proposal.
Wes Burch, 2300 Sierra, Arlington, TX, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the revised Burch Addition, Lot 1, Block
A, (hardware store) Landscape Plan. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
17. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of PD -156 (formerly ZC-591),
Ashton Ridge, zoning change from SF -12 (Single Family -12) to PD -SF -9 (Planned
Development, Single Family -9) to allow the development of a 27 -lot planned
development single family subdivision on 7.72 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Heartz and Sandy Lake Roads, at the request of HAP
Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that two tracts are being combined to provide for this proposed Planned Development
residential subdivision, complying largely with SF -9 standards. Staff is supportive of this
request; however, it recommends continuance of this Public Hearing because of a minor
adjustment which needs to be made at the entrance of the subdivision to allow tree #131
to be preserved. Mr. Virtanen gave extensive reasoning as to why this property should
be considered for rezoning to a Planned Development subdivision and stated that the
applicant has agreed to match the provisions of the Park Place private covenants which
would raise the minimum house size from 1,800 sq. ft. required by the existing SF -12
zoning to 2,000 square feet.
Rob Lange, 6310 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Tx, representing Moneyline Construction, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
discussed, at length, the reasoning for this PD -SF -9 zoning request and stated that
agreement was reach with Staff not to directly access Sandy Lake Road, necessitating a
second cul-de-sac in the proposed development. After meeting with homeowners in
surrounding subdivisions, three lots were dropped from the original desire to have PD -
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SF -7 zoning and changed the request to PD -SF -9. The lots with just under 9,000 square
feet have been placed in the center of the proposed development. He feels that this will
be a compatible product and should blend in nicely with surrounding subdivisions. An
amended Site Plan to accommodate the 28" Oak tree was presented to the Commission.
The street has been moved 10 feet to the north and an S-curve has been added. The
engineers for the project have been in contact with the City's Engineering Department
and the Site Plan, the Preliminary Plat and the Landscape Plan have all been amended.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
Rick Hall, 257 Suzanne Way, Coppell, TX
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Some discussion followed with comment from Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City
Engineer with regard to the revised Site Plan. He and his department are in concurrence
with the proposal.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to approve Case No. PD -156 (formerly ZC-591),
Ashton Ridge, zoning change from SF -12 to PD -SF -9, based on the revised Site Plan
submitted April 18th, showing the redesign of the street layout to accommodate tree No.
131. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
18. To consider the approval of Ashton Ridge, Preliminary Plat. to allow the
development of a 27 -lot planned development single family subdivision on 7.72 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of Heartz and Sandy Lake Roads, at the
request of HAP Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that Staff recommends approved of the April 18th plan, conditioned on compliance with
Engineering comments, that City Council will need to waive the cul-de-sac length
requirement and that Lots 13-21 have no alleys.
Rob Lange, 6310 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Tx, representing Moneyline Construction, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that this Preliminary Plat has been amended to address Staff comments about
saving tree No. 131. The cul-de-sac length and lack of alleys will be two conditions of
the PD. The applicant is in agreement with Engineering comments.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Ashton Ridge, Preliminary Plat, as
presented on April 18, 1996, to allow a 27 -lot Planned Development, subject to
Engineering comments. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
19. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1109, Bagel Delite, zoning
change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to
allow the operation of a restaurant at 110 W. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 118
(Woodside Village Shopping Center), at the request of Bagel Delite, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that this applicant is presently located at the Valley Ranch Shopping Center and
wishes to expand to this Sandy Lake Road location. Minimal food preparation will occur
at this store; the proposed store hours will be 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
and on Sunday, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. The submitted Floor Plan states that the store seats 38
people. This needs to be corrected to seating for 22 people. Staff recommends approval
of this Special Use Permit with the corrected Floor Plan providing seating for 22 people.
Ralph Marino, Chief Operating Officer for Bagel Delite, 2616 Oakwood Drive, Bedford,
TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
He stated a correction will be made to the seating capacity.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve S-1109, Bagel Delight, zoning change
from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), subject to the Site
Plan and the condition that the correct Floor Plan read seating for 22 people.
Commissioner Wheeler seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
20. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1110, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a wireless
communications antenna be mounted to an existing T.U. Electric tower with an
accessory cabinet at the base of the tower, located on the TU easement south of
Cotton Road, approximately 1,346 feet east of Royal Lane, at the request of Masterplan.
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Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that this antenna will be attached to a single sided three -conductor -arm pole which
is not in the direct line -of -sight of westbound traffic on LBJ so it should have no negative
impact. Staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
Michael Coker, 500 S. Ervay, Dallas, Tx, representing PrimeCo., was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He presented a
slide presentation showing the property and 90' pole design.
Some discussion followed. Mr. Coker volunteered landscaping at the base of the
accessory cabinet.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve S-1110, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), subject to the Site Plan
and landscaping consisting of 5 two -gallon photinia plants, three feet on center, arranged
in a semi -circle around two sides of the accessory cabinet, as well as the frontage that
faces Cotton Road, to be kept in a healthy and growing condition, as volunteered by Mr.
Coker. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
21. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1111, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a wireless
communications antenna be mounted to an existing T.U. electric tower with an
accessory cabinet at the base of the tower, located on the TU easement,
approximately 1,349 feet east of SH 121 Frontage Road, west of Royal Lane, along
the north side of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Masterplan.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that this antenna will be attached to a three -arm double sided steel transmission
pole which is inconspicuous if one is driving northward on Royal Lane. Staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
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Michael Coker, 500 S. Ervay, Dallas, Tx, representing PrimeCo., was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He presented
another slide presentation showing where this pole is sited along Sandy Lake Road; at
the end of Royal Lane. Doug Athas of PrimeCo was also present.
Some discussion followed. Mr. Coker again volunteered landscaping at the base of the
accessory cabinet.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve S-1111, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), subject to the Site Plan
and landscaping consisting of 5 two -gallon photinia plants, three feet on center, arranged
in a semi -circle around two sides of the accessory cabinet, as well as the frontage that
faces Sandy Lake Road, to be kept in a healthy and growing condition, as volunteered
by Mr. Coker. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
22. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek,
Section VI, Replat of Lots 46. 47 & 48. Block A. to allow the extension of Clifton
Court to provide access to adjoining property, at the request of Tipton Engineering,
Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that the purpose of this replat is to convert Clifton Court from a cul-de-sac to a
street which will provide access to the property on the west. The street name will
change from Clifton Court to Clifton Drive and the lot lines of 46, 47 and 48 have been
slightly altered to accommodate this extension. Staff recommends approval of this
request.
David Tipton, Tipton Engineers was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section
VI, Replat of Lots 46, 47 and 48, Block A, acknowledging that the street name will be
changed from Clifton Court to Clifton Drive and that the lot lines of Lots 46, 47 and 48
have been slightly altered to accommodate the extension of the street. Commissioner
Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse,
Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
23. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Amendment(s) regarding the Site Plan review procedure.
Assistant Director Pert Virtanen reminded the Commission that three or four months ago
a proposal was presented to the Comission for amending the Zoning Ordinance to require
Site Plan review on all non-residential and all multi -family residential projects. Two
local City ordinances were reviewed; neither was acceptable for Coppell. A draft was
drawn up mimicking Frisco's requirements. This information will be submitted to the
Development Review Committee during the next cycle. If it meets with approval, a
formal proposal will be brought before the Commission on May 16th. He asked that
Commissioners call him if they have any questions or suggestions. Some discussion
followed.
Chairman Redford brought up the subject of the Invocation at the beginning of the
meeting and the reluctance on the part of some members of the Commission to lead it.
He suggested that Commission members research some inspirational phrase(s) or generic
prayer or psalm and have it ready if called upon to lead the Invocation.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 p.m.
Redford,
ATTEST:
H. 7ahj�da, Administrative Secretary
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