BM 1996-01-18 PZMinutes of January 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, January 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 Stan Lowry
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Also present were City Attorney Pete Smith, Planning Director Gary L. Sieb, Assistant City
Manager/City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Director of Leisure
Services Gary Sims, Parks Development Coordinator Rick Wieland, 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 (ODen to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Chairman Redford called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Chairman Redford gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated December 21, 1995
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the minutes of December 21, 1995, as
submitted. Chairman Redford had one question regarding the length of time the Park 'N
Fly Batch Plant can be in operation. This question was clarified to his satisfaction.
Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
5. To consider the approval of Northlake 635 Business Park,, Lot 2. Block A. Fiinal
Plat, to allow the development of a 2359000 square foot office/warehouse/distribution
facility on a 32.8 -acre site, located on the northwest corner of Beltline Road and
Lakeshore Drive, at the request of Fults Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that the only outstanding issues are in regard to the landscape plan. The
Ordinance requires that off-street parking be screened from all public right-of-ways by
a wall, fence, hedge or berm. On this proposal, the parking spaces adjacent to the south
loading dock area and the parking spaces on the west located behind the building should
be screened from Lakeshore Drive. Although there is a land buffer between the parking
spaces and Lakeshore Drive, the building is still facing a public right-of-way. Staff
recommends a landscape barrier of a minimum of 30" in height to shield the front end
of the vehicles visible from Beltline Road. Staff recommends approval with the four
conditions stated in the Staff Report.
Bruce Heller, Fults Associates, Inc., 300 Crescent Court, 12th Floor, Dallas, TX 752011
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that the applicant is in agreement with staff comments.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2,
Block A, Final Plat, with the following conditions: (1) Modify signature block. The
Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission attests the signature of the Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission; (2) a licensed irrigator must seal the landscape
plan; (3) correct the visibility easements shown on the landscape plan. Relocate the
proposed trees and planting material adjacent to Belt Line Road and Lakeshore Drive out
of the required visibility easements, and (4) meet all conditions of the parking screening
requirements. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -149, Vistas of
Coppell, zoning change from HC (Highway Commercial), MF -2 (Multi -Family 2),
LI (Light Industrial), and C (Commercial) to PD -SF -7 and MF -2 (Planned
Development, Single -Family -7 and Multi -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 Director of Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission
stating this Planned Development proposal includes approximately 128 + acres. He
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showed view graphs of the site and gave a lengthy description of the proposal. He stated
that there were a number of issues that needed to be resolved, including a Hike & Bike
Trail, which is a part of the Comprehensive Hike & Bike Plan. Staff recommends that
each tract be considered separately as follows:
Tract I Conditional approval of a 21.781 -acre PD with plan revised to
show 5000 -square -foot lots on no more than 7.62 acres of
property.
Tract II Conditional approval of a 45.819 -acre PD with plan revised to
show 5000 -square -foot lots on no more than 16.04 acres of
property.
Tract III Conditional approval of a 16.81 -acre PD with plan revised to show
5000 -square -foot lots on no more than 5.88 acres of property.
Tract IV Disapproval of rezoning or reclassification to the SF -7 district (no
PD).
Tract V Approval of the PD MF -2 classification as requested, provided that
the MF -2 district is removed in its entirety from the south side of
Highway 121 Bypass.
The following conditions are recommended for Tracts I, II and HE
1. Provision of a bermed 50' -wide, heavily landscaped buffer along the full length
of the property's frontage on Highway 121, with a 6' -high masonry wall along
the top of a 5' -high berm.
2. Provision in Tract II of a 5.9 -acre park site and a 1.37 -acre park site as proposed.
3. Provision of a street bridging the drainageway between Tract II and Tract III; or,
in lieu thereof, provision of a hike -and -bike trail along the full length of Denton
Creek between Denton Tap Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
4. Provisions to prohibit fencing of side yards adjacent to proposed streets.
5. Compliance with Engineering comments.
Dennis Jerke, Carter & Burgess, Inc., 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, TX
75247, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Dennis Winzeler of Vista Properties and Terry Mitchell and Karen Porter of
Carter & Burgess, Inc., were also present. Mr. Jerke presented the Commission with
handouts (graphics). An extended presentation followed, including slides. He stated that
the goals and objectives for this Planned Development zoning are to create a single,
planned development for the entire 128 acres in order to unify these tracts into one
planned development that responds to the quality of life issues that Coppell is well
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recognized for, such as parks, open spaces and amenities, rather than to have five
individual areas.
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, including comments from Gary Sims, Director of Leisure
Services; Pete Smith, City Attorney; and Gary Sieb, Planning Director.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on Case No. PD -
149, Vistas of Coppell, from HC, MF -2, LI & C to PD -SF -7 and MF -2, to the February
15, 1996, meeting. She also advised the applicant to address the concerns raised by the
Commission. Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion. Commissioner Lowry
commented that he was very encouraged by the proposal but that there were questions
to be addressed. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Items 7, 8 & 9 Vistas of Coppell, Phases I, H & III, Preliminary Plats.
The applicant requested that Items 7, 8 and 9 be removed from the Agenda so that they
wouldn't be denied. Planning Director Sieb asked that this request be submitted in
writing to the Planning Department, to which the applicant agreed.
A ten-minute break was called.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -154, Village at
Cottonwood Creek Community Recreational Center, zoning change from SF -7
(Single Family -7) to PD Recreational Center (Planned Development, Recreational
Center), to allow the development of a recreational center on 13,440 square feet of
land to be used by the homeowners of the Village at Cottonwood Creek subdivision,
located on the south side of Hardwick Court and along the north side of Parkway
Boulevard, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this proposal would allow a community recreational center to be located
within Villages of Cottonwood Creek, Section VI, so that a community pool, measuring
approximately 1,800 square feet, can be provided for the residents of this subdivision.
A cabana with two restrooms and two picnic tables will also be provided in the pool
area. On the south side of the property, a play area is planned. The homeowners'
association of Section VI will maintain this facility. A coded card will be used to access
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this area. No lifeguards will be present. Signs will be posted listing Rules and
Regulations associated with this facility. Operational usage will be only during the
summer months. When this subdivision is fully developed, there will be approximately
180 homes. There will only be 8 parking spaces at this facility because of the belief that
most users will walk or be dropped off. Staff recommends approval of this planned
development request but has some concern;with the parking proposal.
Michael Sullivan, Landscape Consultants, 1618 San Francisco Street, Carrollton, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Jamie Cornelius, representing the Jim Sowell Company (owner of the property) was also
present. Mr. Sullivan noted a correction in that the pool is actually 1,465 square feet in
size. He presented a handout to the Commission of existing pools in the area, indicating
the number of parking spaces provided for each.
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.
Barbara Copeland, 321 Matheson Court, Coppell; Section IV of
Cottonwood Creek.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. PD -150, Village at
Cottonwood Creek Community Recreational Center, zoning change from SF -7 to PD,
Recreational Center, with the. following conditions: (1) There be a mechanism or device
to lock the gate when the pool is not operational -- during the summer hours before the
pool opens and after the pool closes and during the winter months; (2) a pool cover must
be placed over the pool during months that the pool is not operational, and (3) a phone
or alarm mechanism must be on-site for emergency situations. Commissioner McCaffrey
seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler,
McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek,
Section VI, Replat of Lot 4. Block D. to remove the building lines of Lot 4, Block
D located on the south side of Hardwick Court and along the north side of Parkway
Boulevard, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that approval of this Plat would remove the building line of Lot 4, Block D, to
accommodate the pool concept. Staff recommends approval of this proposal, with the
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two staff recommendations as stated in the staff report.
Some discussion was raised as to the Homeowner's Agreement which needs to be
amended.
Michael Sullivan, Landscape Consultants, 1618 San Francisco Street, Carrollton, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. The
applicant concurs 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.
Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Village at Cottonwood Creek,
Section VI, Replat of Lot 4, Block D. subject to the following conditions: (1) An
amended homeowners agreement must be submitted for City review; and (2) revise the
utility signature block by eliminating Southwestern Bell and Denton County from the
signature block because they do not sign plats. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the
motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. &1103R. SpM% Oil
Chi, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to allow the development of an automobile service facility, located on the
west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 888 feet north of Beltline Rd, at the
request of Hennessey Engineering Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this is the lead-off for several commercial projects which will occur on this property
north of a line aligned with Riverchase Drive. Staff recommends approval of this
project, subject to the six conditions listed on the Staff Report.
Pete Hennessey, Hennessey Engineering, 841 Crane Drive, Coppell, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that
the applicant can meet staff recommendations. Ron Wilson, owner and developer, was
also present.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
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There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion followed regarding signage, emergency vehicle access, etc.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to leave the Public Hearing open and continue
Case No. S -1103R, SpeeDee Oil Change, to the P&Z's February 15, 1996, meeting.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion. Commissioner Wheeler stated that a
detailed rendering of the building, signage, etc., would be most helpful in order to make
a recommendation. Some discussion followed relating to the zoning change and a site
plan. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Freeuort North. Replat of Lot
5—A, to allow the development of a 132,500 square foot warehouse and distribution
facility, located on the northwest corner of Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane, at
the request of Rust, Lichliter/Jameson.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this replat will provide an official record of a lot division of Freeport North
Business Park which will allow the development of a 132,500 square foot
warehouseldistribution facility, including a 13,500 square foot office complex. Staff
recommends approval.
Steve Heneford, Rust, Lichliter/Jameson, 1420 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 300, Dallas,
TX, 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.
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 Stewart made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Freeport
North, Replat of Lot 5A. Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion. The motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher
and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
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14. To consider the approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Sections 30
(batch plants), 32 (height of flag poles) and 39 (establishing Site Plan review
procedures).
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, giving
an overview of the proposed revisions. He stated that staff would like to take site plan
review under advisement for awhile longer, to make sure that the Development Review
Committee and everyone else is comfortable with the proposed revisions.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve Sections 30 (batch plants) and 32
(height of flag poles) and to continue discussion of the Section 39 (establishing Site Plan
review procedures) to its February 15, 1996, meeting. Commissioner Stewart seconded
the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
15. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated staff has been meeting on a bi-weekly basis with Joe
Pobiner, Master Plan consultant over the past month. The last public meeting before
formal Commission and Council deliberations will be held in February.
City Council had a special meeting dealing with signage on Tuesday evening. Three
issues that Council had some concern with were (1) elimination of reader boards (there
was some support that reader boards should be allowed for schools and churches); (2)
the 10% window signs was somewhat confusing at first, but staff feels that Council will
now support the 10% window sign provision, provided it is clear that signs inside the
window need to be within the window sill area to be classified as a window sign, and (3)
the effective date will be 90-180 days from now --the reason being that businesses who
have non -conforming window signs will have a period of time by which those signs can
be used and then taken down. All-in-all, Tuesday evening's meeting was very
encouraging and this item will be going back to Council for its consideration next
Tuesday.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 p, m.
ATTEST:
H. Jboda, Administrative Secretary