BM 1996-03-21 PZa
Minutes of March 21, 1996
PLANNING AND ZONING COMIVIISSION
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, March 21, 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 Stan Lowry
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Also present were City Attorney Jason Marshall, Planning Director Gary L. Sieb, Assistant City
Manager/City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Assistant Planning
Director Pert Virtanen, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
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. Invocation
Commissioner Lowry gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated February 15, 1996
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of February 15, 1996, as
submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
5. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
PD -149. Vistas of CopDel , zoning change from "HC" (Highway Commercial), "MF
2" (Multi -Family 2), to "PD -SF -7 and PD -AIF -2" (Planned Development, Single -
Family -7 and Planned Development Multi -Family -2), to allow the development of
single-family and multi -family residential uses on 78.786 acres of land, located on
the east side of Denton Tap Road, north of the Denton Creek, at the request of
Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
explaining this request has been modified from the original request. He showed
transparencies and stated the issues/concerns Staff has with this proposal. Staff
recommends that the single family use be approved as a Planned Development with four
conditions. Staff recommends that the Planned Development, Multi -Family -2 zoning
request be denied.
Dennis Jerke, Carter & Burgess, representing Centex Corporation, 7950 Elmbrook
Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75247, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He gave a summary of his proposal, including
a brief slide presentation. He stated that Tracts III and IV have been eliminated from the
proposed Planned Development. Once it is known what the school district is going to
do with Tract IV, these tracts will be resubmitted for consideration. Messrs. Derrick
Earle of Centex and Dennis Winzeler of Vista Properties were also present.
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.
Extensive discussion followed.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
More discussion ensued.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve PD -149, Vistas of Coppell, as follows:
Approval of the PD -SF -7 zoning change on Tracts I and II from HC and MF -2, with the
following conditions: 1) The minimum setbacks be varied; i.e., 20, 22 1/2, or 25 feet
from the front property line; with no fewer than 25 % of the total number of homes in
any one of these positions; 2) fencing of side yards adjacent to proposed streets need to
adhere to the 15' setback requirement, and 3) compliance with Engineering comments.
Commissioner Cruse further moved that the zoning change request from HC to PD -MF -2
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on Tract V be denied, without prejudice, allowing the applicant to refile in the future.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Lowry,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner
Wheeler opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Vistas of Coppgll. Phase I. Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 113 -lot residential subdivision 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.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this proposal is for the Preliminary Plat of Tract I of PD -149, Vistas of Coppell)
(just approved) and Staff recommends approval, subject to 3 conditions.
Terry Mitchell, Carter & Burgess, representing Centex Corporation, 7950 Elmbrook
Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75247, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the Ordinance regarding Tree
Preservation will be adhered to prior to the City Council meeting.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Vistas of Coppell, Phase I,
Preliminary Plat, as a Planned Development with the following conditions: (1) Applicant
needs to submit proposed finished floor elevations on each lot, to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer; (2) applicant needs to provide a tree survey and a tree preservation plan,
subject to the current Tree Preservation Ordinance; and (3) applicant needs to address
Engineering comments. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (6-1) with
Commissioners Lowry, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
Commissioner Wheeler opposed.
7. To consider the approval of Vistas of Coppcll. Phase H, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 139 -lot residential subdivision 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.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this proposal is for the Preliminary Plat of Tract H of PD -149, Vistas of Coppell,
(just approved) and Staff recommends approval, subject to Engineering comments.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Vistas of Coppell, Phase H,
Preliminary Plat as a Planned Development with the following condition: (1) Applicant
needs to address all Engineering comments. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion
carried (6-1) with Commissioners Lowry, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner Wheeler opposed.
A ten-minute break was observed.
8. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S-1104. Dee's Deck & Fence, Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
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(Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of a business within a
residential structure on commercial property and for the open storage area, located
on the east side of Coppell Road, north of the intersection of Coppell and Bethel
Roads, at the request of Dee's Deck and Fence, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that a Special Use Permit is required when an existing residential structure in a
Commercial district is used for a commercial purpose. In addition, this operation
involves some outdoor storage. The tract of land is approximately 3 + acres and the area
of request for this Special Use Permit is about 2/3 of an acre, which includes the
residential structure fronting Coppell Road. The screening of the outdoor storage area
does not meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and requires City Council
action. Engineering comments were then addressed. Mr. Virtanen stated that Staff
recommends approval, subject to the Engineering comments, and 5 additional conditions.
Mike Coker, 500 S. Ervay, Dallas, TX, 75201, representing Dee's Deck and Fence,
Inc., was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
He stated that the applicant is in agreement with Staff recommendations with the
exception of the removal of the asphalt in the front yard and in the drive, which have
already been installed. He presented slides of the existing property.
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.
Mike Clark, 545 Anderson Avenue, Coppell, TX, speaking on behalf of
himself and Ms. B. J. Lovelace and Ms. Jane Crouse, neighbors.
Additional discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve S-1104, Dee's Deck and Fence, Inc.,
from C to C-S.U.P. subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1)
Restriction of materials delivery by tractor trailer truck to a route south of the facility
and west of Grapevine Springs Park. All deliveries be restricted between the hours of
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; (2) removal of asphalt in the front yard and in the road right-of-way,
except for the roadway pavement itself within 90 days unless otherwise notified by the
Board of Adjustment; (3) provision of access across the area of the Special Use Permit
approved by the Fire Marshal for any structure requiring fire protection located on the
remainder of the property; (4) limitation of sawing and heavy equipment operations to
Monday through Friday only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; (5) no cutting of trees 3" in caliper
or larger within 20' of the rear property lines of the lots facing Anderson Drive, nor
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within 30' of any other property line, with the exception of the Cottonwood tree in the
front yard. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1108. PCS PrimeCo
Wireless Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from "A"
(Agriculture) to "A-S.U.P" (Agriculture, 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 approximately 1,000' southwest
of the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and the TU transmission line easement;
north of Beltline Road, at the request of Freese & Nichols.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that the proposed antenna is to be installed on top of an existing transmission line tower
with the cabinet at the base. Staff feels that this antenna and cabinet will be generally
unnoticeable and recommends approval.
Michael R. Coker, Masterplan, 500 S. Ervay Bldg., Suite 121A, Dallas, TX 75201, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that the accessory cabinet will be 100% concrete and showed some slides. He also
stated that the applicant is agreeable with Staff recommendations.
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.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve S-1108, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from A to A-S.U.P.,
subject to the following Engineering comment: (1) Minimum finish floor elevation must
be 2' above 100 -year base flood elevation or the building flood proofed. Commissioner
Cruse seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
10. 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 MacArthur Plaza, Preliminary Plat, is under consideration in conjunction with the
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next three items on the agenda -- Sonic, SpeeDee and City Garage, which are all requests
for Special Use Permits. Staff recommends the Special Use Permits be considered as
Planned Developments so that the landscaping requirements can be satisfied with a site
which is off-site from each property. Staff would have been prepared to make this
recommendation but, unfortunately, the letters of notification to the adjoining property
owners specified that the P&Z Commission would be considering Special Use Permits
so, to be legally correct, renotification is needed. The applicants are willing to take a
continuance of their proposals and a denial is recommended for this Preliminary Plat at
this time.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to deny MacArthur Plaza, Preliminary Plat, and
directed staff to being this proposal back on April 18, 1996. Commissioner Wheeler
seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse,
Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
11. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S -1103R. SpeeDee Oil Changg, zoning change from "C" (Commercial) to "C-S.U.P."
(Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the development of a minor automotive
service facility, located on the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 1,014
feet north of Beltline Rd, at the request of Hennessey Engineering Inc.
No discussion was held.
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.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of Case No. S -
1103R, SpeeDee Oil Change, to April 18, 1996. Commissioner Reyher seconded;
motion carred (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford,
Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
12. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: 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, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately
1,140 feet north of Beltline Road, at the request of Spiars & DeOtte, Inc.
No discussion was held.
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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.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of Case No. S-
1105, City Garage, to April 18, 1996. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried
(7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
13. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
-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.
No discussion was held.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of Case No. S-
1106, Sonic Addition, to April 18, 1996. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried
(7-0) with Commissioners Redford, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
14. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1107, Copped
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. CASE
POSTPONED BY APPLICANT
No action required.
15. To consider the approval of Connell 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.
ASE POSTPONED BY APPLICANT
No action required.
16. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-590. Praerty Trust
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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.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that basically,
this is a 1 acre leave -out tract from Town Center zoning which has been in place for
approximately 14 years. Staff recommends this zoning change.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. , was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the owner of this
property has died and the property is now available to be integrated into the surrounding
property and be developed as Town Center. Plans for a shopping center will be coming
forward next month which incorporates this property.
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.
Kathleen Vint, 105 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Luther Gooden, 101 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Jim McCown, 109 Dickens Drive, Coppell, TX
Additional discussion followed.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to continue Case No. ZC-590, Property Trust
Partnership, to April 18, 1996. Commissioner Lowry seconded; motion carried (7-0)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
17. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Gateway Business Park. Rept
of Block 1 (Fritz Companies .), to create two new lots that will allow the
development of a 307,872 square foot office warehouse distribution facility and a
169,444 square foot office warehouse building, located on the southwest corner of
Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard, at the request of Brockette/ Davis/
Drake, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that Fritz
Companies, Inc., is a world-wide freight distribution company. Staff recommends
approval, subject to 4 conditions.
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Jim Riley, Brockette/Davis/Drake, 4144 N. Central Expressway, #1100, Dallas, TX,
75204. , was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He stated that he is in agreement with Staff conditions.
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 Lowry made a motion to approve Gateway Business Park, Replat of Block
1 (Fritz Companies, Inc.), subject to the following conditions: (1) Compliance with
Engineering comments; (2) signature block reflect the Mayor, the Planning and Zoning
Chairman, and the City Secretary; (3) identification of landscaping planting materials,
and (4) subject to a parking special exception being granted on Lots 1 and 2 by the Board
of Adjustment. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
18. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Gateway Business Park. Replat
of Block 2 (Haverty's), to create Lots 1R, 2R and 3 that will allow the development
of a 220,675 square foot regional distribution facility and a 50,000 square foot outlet
center, located at the northwest corner of Gateway Boulevard and Freeport
Parkway, at the request of Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that
Haverty's is moving from another approved location. This is a 70 -acre parcel and three
lots are to be developed in time. Lot 1R (26.4 acres) will be developed immediately.
Staff recommends that this replat be approved, subject to 5 conditions.
Pat Acker, Halff Associates, 8616 N.W. Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he
is in agreement with Staff recommendations.
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.
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There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Gateway Business Park, Replat of Block
2 (Haverty's), subject to the following conditions: (1) The signature block for the Acting
City Secretary be amended to read City Secretary; (2) a parking special exception needs
to be sought from the Board of Adjustment; (3) minor landscaping revisions need to be
made, particularly around the pick-up area; (4)square footage of the office space needs
to be determined to be either 7,000 or 7,200 sf, and (5) compliance with Engineering
comments. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
19. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Freeport North. Replat of Lot 3C
and a Portion of Lot 5R, (Quill Corporation) to create a single lot that will allow the
development of a 147,000 square foot office/warehouse facility, located on the east
side of Royal Lane, approximately 55' north of the intersection of Gateview
Boulevard and Royal Lane, at the request of Rust, Lichliter/Jameson.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that Quill
Corporation is one of the largest stationery supply companies in the country. This 9.58
acre tract will be developed with a 15,000 square foot office and an adjoining 132,000
warehouse facility. Staff recommends approval of this replat, subject to 2 conditions.
Mike Mayse, Mayse & Associates, Architects, 14850 Quorum Drive, #201, Dallas, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that he takes no exception to Staff comments.
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 Freeport North, Replat of Lot 3C
and a portion of Lot 5R (Quill Corporation), with the following conditions: (1)
Compliance with Engineering comments, and (2) a parking special exception needs to be
sought from the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Cruse seconded; motion carried
(7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
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A 10 -minute break was observed.
20. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West Commerce Center.
Renlat 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. CASE POSTPONED BY
PPLICANT
No action required.
21. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West Commerce Center
Renlat 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. CASE
POSTPONED BY APPLICANT
No action required.
22. To consider the approval of The Burch Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Lan pe Plan,
to permit the expansion of the shed area by 1,200 square feet and properly screening
with a landscape area behind the iron fence and provide additional landscape to the
existing perimeter landscape areas, located at the southwest corner of Denton Tap
Road and Bethel School Road, at the request of North Lake Nursery and
Landscaping.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that the
request to expand the shed area by 1,200 square feet has been deleted. The applicant is
requesting that the landscape area behind the fence be landscaped and substitute
landscaping is being requested. Mr. Sieb showed transparencies of what is being
proposed and what had previously been approved by the P&Z Commission and City
Council. Staff feels that the existing/approved landscaping plan is far superior to the
proposed plan. Staff also feels that the shed area needs to stay at least 30 feet away from
the side building line and with the elimination of the expansion, that should be no
problem. He reminded the applicant that outside storage in a Commercial district is only
allowed on the back two-thirds of the building and the front third of this property.
Joe Bob Fikes, Northlake Nursery, 794 Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Wes Burch, owner
of property, was also present.
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to continue the Hearing for Burch Addition, Block
A, Lot 1, Landscape Plan, to April 18, 1996. Commissioner Stewart seconded; motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher
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and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
23. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of the
updated Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Coppell.
A. Land Use issue (continued from February 15, 1996, P&Z Meeting)
B. Transportation issues, urban design and zoning
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission stating that in
considering a recommendation for the Plan, he outlined approximately twelve land use
elements that Staff feels warranted some review; i.e., land use classifications used in the
document are slight modifications of the City's existing code and if a Highway Retail
area is shown, we could interpret that to be the City's existing Highway Commercial
zoning classification, etc. The Plan suggests that the Middle School, West, site might
eventually be utilized for industrial development. This has raised some comments in the
community and he reminded the Commission to keep in mind that this is a long range
lmn and some vision needs to be used. He then introduced Joe Pobiner of Hellmuth,
Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., (HOK), Consultant on the updated Comprehensive Master
Plan.
Joe Pobiner, Director of Planning for HOK, 6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 700,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He distributed a draft report, which, in the Implementation section, compares
one-to-one the land uses that are included in the Master Plan land use classification and
the existing Zoning Districts in the Ordinance. He stated that there may be need for
new ordinances or updating existing zoning districts. Thoroughfares, urban design
elements and implementation strategies were then discussed with Gary Thomas of LAN
(Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.) presenting the thoroughfare segment.
Discussion followed.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people interested in making
comments to come forward.
Doris Gilchrist, 296 S. State Road, Coppell, TX
Joe Bob Fikes, Northlake Nursery, Coppell, TX
Robert Reeves, 500 S. Ervay, Dallas, TX, representing official ownership of
WHRV Real Estate Limited Partnership
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the updated Comprehensive Master Plan.
Discussion was held relative to land use requests which were brought up this evening.
An exercise of first changing the Master Plan was suggested by the consultant as zoning
change requests arise and are approved so that the Plan can be kept up-to-date.
Commissioner Cruse again made a motion to approve the updated Comprehensive Master
Plan with the provision that the 5 acre tract in the floodplain on the south side of Beltline
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Road (discussed earlier) be shown as Mixed Use. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded.
Extensive discussion followed. Commissioner Cruse withdrew her motion and additional
discussion followed. Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the updated
Comprehensive Master Plan, showing the Mixed Use in the raised area of the fl
on the south side of Beltline and show the residential area on the north side Co floodplain
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North), as recommended by Staff. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried
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0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
24. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Amendment(s) regarding the Site Plan review procedure will be discussed
next month at the April 18th P&Z meeting.
No discussion was held.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 2:20,2 m
ATTEST:
. Jahoda, Administrative Secretary
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