BM 1996-02-15 PZMinutes of February 15, 1996
PLANNING AND ZONING COAEMILSSION
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, February 15, 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
Commissioners Redford and Lowry were absent. Also present were City Attorney Jason
Marshall, Planning Director Gary L. Sieb, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Ken Griffin,
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen, Planning & Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro, 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
Vice Chairman Wheeler called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner McCaffrey gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated January 18, 1996
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 1996, as
submitted. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
5. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC H]EARINO: To consider the approval of Case No.
PD -149, Vistas of Coppgl, zoning change from HC (Highway Commercial), MIF -2
Multi -Family 2), LI (Light Industrial), and C (Commercial) to PD -SF -7 and PD -
MF 2 (Planned Development, Single -Family -7 and Planned Development, Multi -
Family -2) ,
ulti-
Family-2), to allow the development of single-family and multi -family residential uses
on 128.15 acres of property, 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 the zoning which presently exists and that being proposed by the developer.
He stated that staff feels each of the three phases shown on the submitted plats should
be considered as separate single-family planned developments (35 % of the property could
have lots smaller than 7,000 square feet); retaining the Highway Commercial zoning on
the site to the west, which is proposed to be a school site, and that the Multi -Family site
at the northeast corner of the 121 Bypass and Denton Tap Road be developed as a
planned development multi -family site. A trail system is being worked out. Staff would
like to see a 50' landscape buffer on the north side of the single-family residential area
adjoining the 121 Bypass. With regard to the multi -family site, the applicant wants 3
stories and reduced parking and staff recommends 2 stories with required parking. He
then pointed out some options which the Commission could consider.
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 an in-depth summary of his proposal,
including a slide presentation.
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.
Extensive discussion followed.
Vice Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
More discussion ensued.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to hold this Public Hearing under advisement until
March 21, 1996, so that the following list of concerns can be addressed: (1) a copy of
the levee use agreement be submitted to the City; (2) a more detailed landscaping plan
at the screening wall showing plant varieties, sizes, etc.; (3) a proposal for one-story
houses along the 121 by-pass; (4) a study relating to possible interior vehicular
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circulation on the 4 parcels of property within the planned development; (5) any
additional information regarding the parking situation and the proposed two- vs. three-
story multi -family development; (6) a one -sheet master plan showing the proposed roads
and lot configuration within the development and the proposed 121 circulation pattern,
and (7) density based on staff interpretation of the PD Ordinance, with Phase IV being
used as a school site and not included in the planned development sites. The
Commission further stated that if Phase IV were to be used as Single -Family
development, the applicant would need to come back through the system at a later date.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (4-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner Wheeler
opposed. After some additional discussion, Commissioner Wheeler changed his vote to
be affirmative. Motion carried (5-0). None opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Vistas of Coguell. Phase I. Prelimina ry 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 Director of Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission
stating that without the proper zoning in place, platting cannot be considered. Since state
law demands that platting be either approved or disapproved within 30 days of
submission, it is Staffs recommendation that this case, as well as the two that follow,
be either withdrawn by the applicant or denied by the Commission with the option that
the plats can be resubmitted without additional fees.
Planning Director Sieb stated that the applicant wished to withdraw the Preliminary Plats
from consideration with resubmittal next month. Staff is agreeable.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to accept the applicant's request to withdrawn
Vistas of Coppell, Phases I, H and III, Preliminary Plats. Commissioner Cruse
seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse,
Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
7. To consider the approval of Vistas of Coppell, 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.
Case withdrawn.
8. To consider the approval of Vistas of Copp—ell. Phase IIIA PreliminaryPlat, to allow
the development of a 81 -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.
Case withdrawn.
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9. 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. (Commercial, Special
Use Permit) to allow the operation of a business within a residential structure on
commercial property, 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 Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating that staff
had received a letter from the applicant stating that he wished this case to be postponed
until the March 21, 1996, meeting. Staff recommends holding the Public Hearing for
those who would like to speak in favor or opposition to this request.
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 made a motion to hold this Public Hearing open until March 21,
1996. Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
10. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
-1S 103R, Spee M 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, 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 stated that this proposal is part of an overall
development that includes adjoining sites and presented an overview of the proposed
MacArthur Plaza. Staff feels that if this project is planned and coordinated very
carefully, with the developer acting as that coordinator, this project could work as well
as if it were owned by one individual with tenant occupancy. A unified development can
be achieved with work and time.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro then introduced to the Commission the
first of four proposed uses for this development, stating the drawings submitted by the
applicant and the overall master plan for MacArthur Plaza show a number of
discrepancies. For example, an important issue that needs to be resolved, which was
requested by the applicant, is the front accessway being retained. Staff has recommended
elimination of said accessway; also, this property is subject to the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Riverchase Owners Association which
states that parking shall be located either at the side or rear of buildings, although front
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parking may be allowed if the building setback and landscaping provisions are acceptable
to the Architectural Review Committee of Riverchase. Staff recommends the applicant
seek site plan approval by this committee to assure that the front parking is permissible.
If this is approved, Staff would like to see more landscaping against the eastern elevation
between the building and the parking area. Staff recommends that the applicant
coordinate all plans to match the proposed master plan for MacArthur Plaza and suggests
that the Public Hearing remain open to April 18th to allow time for this coordination.
Ron Wilson, owner of the franchise and purchaser of the property, 107 Creek Court
Drive, Trophy Club, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and
answer any questions. He stated that since Mr. Hennessey, Engineer, was not yet
present, he would like to have this Hearing postponed until later in the evening. This
met with the approval of the Commission.
A five-minute break was called.
11. 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.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro stated that Staff received a letter from
the applicant requesting postponement of this case till March 21, 1996.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to accept the applicant's request to postpone its case.
Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
12. 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.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this property is subject to the exterior design and sign review by the Dallas
Area Affordable Partners IV, Limited Partnership. Staff has no documentation that this
review board has approved this project, although Sonic's preliminary site plan generally
corresponds with the MacArthur Plaza master plan. The issue of front accessway is still
outstanding. Other inconsistencies with Sonic's plan and MacArthur Plaza's plan were
pointed out. Staff recommends that the applicant coordinate all plans with those of
MacArthur Plaza and suggests that the Public Hearing be held open to April 18th to
allow ample time for coordination.
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Mark Wainscott, representing Sonic Drive -In, 836 DeForest Road, Coppell, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
showed a slide presentation of various Sonic Drive-ins, showing signage and air
conditioner roof locations.
Some discussion followed.
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.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to continue the Public Hearing of S-1106, Sonic
Drive -In, to the March 21, 1996, meeting, to allow the applicant time to coordinate site
plans with the MacArthur Plaza master plan for all four businesses. Commissioner
McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of PD -151. Sunbelt Self Storage.
Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD -Mini -Warehouse (Planned
Development, Mini -Warehouse) to allow the operation of a mini -warehouse facility
with on -premises residential use by management personnel, located on west side of
MacArthur Boulevard, adjacent to the TP&L transmission line, at the request of
Walter J. Nelson and Associates.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that although the applicant's site plan provides more detail than the one on the
MacArthur Plaza master plan, there remain inconsistencies. Also, the monument sign
should not contain a telephone number. Staff recommends this case be held open to
April 18th to allow ample opportunity for the applicant and Dallas Area Affordable
Partners IV, L.P. to coordinate drawings.
Walter Nelson, 308 N.W. 2nd Street, Suite 5, Grand Prairie, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
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.
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Vice Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition
to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Some discussion followed.
Vice Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve PD -151, Sunbelt Self Storage, Inc.,
zoning change from C to PD -Mini Warehouse, with the following conditions: (1) The
monument sign shall contain the company name, logo, address, product or service only,
and (2) drawings need to be coordinated between the applicant and the Dallas Area
Affordable Partners IV, L.P. Commissioner Stewart seconded; motion carried (5-0)
with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
14. To consider the approval of MacArthur Plaza, Prelimiaa Plat, to allow the
development of five 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 applicant has agreed to disapproval by the Commission and plans to submit at
the next filing date (February 21st). Staff will waive the resubmittal fee. The proposal
must go back through the Development Review Committee process. He then reviewed
the items listed in the Staff Report which need to be considered.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to deny MacArthur Plaza, Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Reyher seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
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10. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
-1S 103R. SueeDee 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, located on the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 1,014
feet north of Beltline Rd, at the request of Hennessey Engineering Inc.
Since Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the
Commission earlier in the evening, the applicant was asked to present his case.
Pete Hennessey, Hennessey Engineering, Inc., 841 Crane, Coppell, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Since Staff has
requested revision of some details to the proposal, he stated that revisions will be made,
and the applicant will come back before the March 21st hearing. Ron Wilson, owner,
also spoke.
Discussion followed.
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.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to continue Case N. S -1103R, SpeeDee Oil Change
to March 21, 1996, to give the applicant the opportunity to coordinate its plan with the
MacArthur Plaza landscape master plan. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion
carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
15. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of the updated Comprehensive
Master Plan for the City of Coppell.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced Joe Pobiner of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum,
Inc., (HOK), consultant on the updated Comprehensive Master Plan. He stated that three
community workshops have been held and considerable input from the citizenry has been
taken into consideration with regard to this concept.
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 stated that Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., (LAN) has been
working with HOK on the transportation items. This Master Plan will be presented in
two parts. Tonight the Land Use issue will be discussed and on March 21st, the
transportation issues, urban design and zoning will be presented. Mr. Pobiner gave a
general summary of work done over the past year and provided a slide and transparency
presentation.
Discussion followed.
Vice Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people interested in
making comments to come forward.
Robert Reeves, 500 S. Ervay, Dallas, TX, representing official ownership of
WHRV Real Estate Limited Partnership
Jerry Ragsdale, Republic Property Group, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX
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Vice Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Some discussion follows.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion t
Comprehensive Master Plan to March 21,
motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
o continue the Public Hearing on the
1996. Commissioner Reyher seconded;
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Reyher and
16. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Amendment(s) regarding the Site Plan review procedure will be discussed next
month at the March 21st P&Z meeting.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that Staff s intention is to discuss the Site Plan review
procedure at the March 21st meeting. However, if the docket is heavy, this discussion
may be postponed.
Planning Director Gary Sieb told the Commission that on Tuesday evening, February 13,
1996, the City adopted the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance referencing batch plants.
No action was taken on the flag poles height, referring it back to the Sign Ordinance
Committee.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
. Jahoda, Administrative Secretary
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