BM 1994-11-14 PZMinutes of November 14, 1994
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 Monday, November 14, 1994, in the Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Marsha Tunnell
Commissioner George Redford
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Chuck Sturges
Commissioner Carl Thompson
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Also present were City Attorney Pete Smith, Graduate Engineer Mike Martin (attending in place
of Ken Griffin, who was on vacation), Planning Director Gary Sieb, and Administrative
Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
PRE -SESSION
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION
2. Call to Order
Chairman Tunnell called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Lowry gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated October 20, 1994, and Special Hearing Minutes of
November 1, 1994.
Commissioner Lowry moved to approve the minutes of October 20, 1994, and Special
Hearing Minutes of November 1, 1994, as submitted. Commissioner Sturges seconded
the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson,
Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor of approval. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of PD -135, zoning change from SF -
12 (Single Family -12) to PD SF -12 (Planned Development/Single Family -12) for The
Woodlands of Coppell, located at the southeast corner of Coppell and Thweatt
Roads, at the request of HAP Engineering & Associates, Inc. TO BE HELD
UNDER ADVISEMENT AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
proposal was held under advisement at the Commission's last meeting because the
applicant had made changes to the plan at the last minute. A letter was received from
the applicant on November 11 th, asking to have this case held under advisement until
early 1995. He has also asked that fees which had been previously paid be applied at the
time his amended proposal is submitted. Staff has no problem with honoring this
request. Staff recommends that the case be held under advisement, at the request of the
applicant; be readvertised, and that no resubmittal fee be required.
No one was present to represent the item before the Commission.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to close the Public Heating and hold PD -135
under advisement, and that resubmittal fees be waived. Commissioner Sturges seconded
the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson,
Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor of approval. None opposed.
6. To consider the approval of The Woodlands of Coppell, Preliminary Plat, to allow
development of a residential subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Coppell
Rd. and Thweatt Rd., at the request of HAP Engineering & Associates, Inc.
WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that on
November 10, 1994, Robert Lange, the landscape architect for The Woodlands of
Coppell, requested that this Preliminary Plat be withdrawn at this time. He has also
requested that the fees previously submitted be applied when this Preliminary Plat is
resubmitted. Staff supports this action.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to recognize the applicant's wish to withdraw
the Preliminary Plat and resubmit at a later date, and motioned that new filing fees be
waived. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with
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Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart
voting in favor of approval. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1087, SpeeDee Oil Change and
Tune-up, Pad B of Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial)
to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial -Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of an oil
change facility, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Beltline Road, at the request of Winkelmann and Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this site
was once proposed as a veterinarian's office, but now is being proposed as a SpeeDee
Oil Change facility on 0.469 acres of property. Staff has many concerns regarding this
proposal, i.e., it being a very tight site for the proposed use, there are some serious
questions that the parking, circulation, screening, number of bays and over-all
development of the site reflects over -building of this parcel of land. The site plan shows
a monument sign which will require a variance because they do not have 150 feet of
frontage. Also, if the Commission recommends approval, the monument sign needs to
be shown before the proposal moves on to Council. Staff is very uncomfortable with this
proposal and recommends denial.
Eugene Middleton, Winkelmann and Associates, 12800 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Bruce
Strickland of SpeeDee Oil, 3918 Spring Hollow, Carrollton, TX, and John Evans, 5950
Berkshire Lane, Dallas, TX, also spoke.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for people in opposition to come forward.
There were none.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to close the public hearing and recommended
denial of Case #S-1087 for SpeeDee Oil Change and Tune-up facility. Commissioner
Wheeler seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-2) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, and Stewart voting in favor of denial. Commissioners
Redford and Sturges opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Gibbs Station, Phase One, Replat
of Lots 1 through 13, Block E, located south and east of the intersection of Beverly
Drive and Creek Crossing, at the request of Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
replat would allow for the extension of these lots from the top of the bank to the center
of Denton Creek. The property owners still could not build in that area, but it clearly
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defines who maintains responsibility of those areas. Staff recommends approval of the
replat with three conditions: (1) the floodway should be shown across Lot 1-R, (2) it
should be clearly noted on the face of the plat who will maintain the floodway easement,
and (3) some wordage changes need to be made on the face of the Plat -- #2 under
Conditions Approved should read as follows: "the Lakes of Coppell Homeowners
Association indicating the tax rate at the time the earnest money contract on the home
is executed." The words "this be provided to them at the time" need to be eliminated.
Chairman Tunnell brought the following word change to the Director's attention: under
#1 of the Homeowners Association Requirements, the word "said" should be changed to
"side". Planning Director Sieb indicated that 5 favorable responses were received from
the subdivision supporting this replat. None were received in opposition.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent the item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking the people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. Those speaking were:
John McSweeney, 1000 Creek Crossing, Coppell, TX
Steve Mortonson, 1020 Creek Crossing, Coppell, TX
Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none
Commissioner Wheeler motioned to close the Public Hearing and approve Gibbs Station,
Phase I, Replat of Lots 1-13, Block E, with staff comments. Commissioner Sturges
seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler,
Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Gibbs Station, Phase Two. Replat
of Lots 14 through 34. Block E, located generally south and east of the intersection
of Beverly Drive and Creek Crossing, at the request of Dowdey Anderson &
Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that this is, basically, a repeat of the Phase One
request. Staff recommends approval of this replat. Conditions 2 and 3 stated in Phase
One (#8 above) also apply to this replat.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak on this proposal to come forward. Those speaking were:
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Jay Savin, 1016 Creek Crossing, Coppell, TX
Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none
Commissioner Sturges made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Gibbs
Station, Phase II, Replat of Lots 14-34, Block E, subject to staffs conditions.
Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1088. Wendy's Restaurant,
zoning change from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P. (Town Center, Special Use
Permit) to allow the operation of a drive-through restaurant, located on the east side
of Denton Tap Road, approximately 390' north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request
of Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that this property is approximately 9/ 10ths of an acre,
basically directly east of the Goodyear Store. The site plan has a drive on the northern
boundary. That drive would align with the existing median cut on Denton Tap Road,
giving access to the Goodyear center if you are moving north on Denton Tap and turning
left into the center, itself. This request is for a 2nd Wendy's Restaurant in the City of
Coppell. Staff has some concern with regard to the use of this particular tract of ground.
The technical concerns are as follows: (1) the geometrics of circulation; (2) parking; (3)
there needs to be common easements between adjacent uses if, in fact, that's what they
are proposing to get circulation in and out of the site, which isn't clear on the site plan,
itself; (4) questions relative to tree preservation. The first plan they submitted basically
ignored the trees on the site. The second iteration of this plan does show more
sensitivity to the trees; (5) there's a question with regard to the 10 -foot screening area
between this site and the surrounding sites, and (6) the Engineering staff has requested
a traffic impact analysis be done. Mr. Sieb went on to state that he was advised this
afternoon that the traffic impact analysis may not be required with regard to this site, but
there was considerable concern as it relates to sight distance relating to the median cut.
He further noted that the applicant would be submitting additional information at the
Hearing that might make staff more comfortable with this site. Staff has concerns and
feels that additional studies must be done and recommends that the application be denied.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
questions. He asked that this item be taken under advisement due to the number of staff
concerns.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak on this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none
Mr. Sieb then addressed the Commission and again stated staff concerns with this
request.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing and deny Case #S-
1088, Wendy's Restaurant. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford,
Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
11. To consider the approval of Wendy's Restaurant, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
operation of a drive-through restaurant, located on the east side of Denton Tap
Road, approximately 390' north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Dowdey
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that because
the Special Use Permit was denied, this is now a moot issue and the Preliminary Plat
also needs to be denied.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to deny Wendy's Restaurant, Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor of
denial. None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West Commerce Center.
Replat of Blocks 5. 6. and 7 (lots 1&5), located between Airline and Wrangler
Drives, west of Beltline Road, at the request of Albert H. Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that this property is a 66 acre tract of ground showing
4 lots. Staff recommends approval with one concern: the applicant needs to comment
with regard to a timetable when Wrangler Drive would be improved.
Dennis Chovan, Albert Halff Associates, 8616 Northwest Plaza, Dallas, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer questions. He told the
Commission that Prentiss Properties has no date set as to when improvements to
Wrangler Drive would be made, however, money will be put in escrow for the
improvements.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak on this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
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Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none
Commissioner Sturges made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Park West
Commerce Center, Replat of Blocks 5&6 and Lots 1&5 of Block 7, with the stipulation
that escrow be paid. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Riverchase Plaza, Phase 1, 2nd
Replat, Lots D and E, to allow a proposed day care center, Kids -R -Kids, located at
the northeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the request of
Winkelmann and Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated Lot D was roughly 2 acres and Lot E was
approximately 2.07 acres in size. Staff recommends approval of the replat, however,
there is some concern as to the fire lane configuration and staff has a letter from Fehmi
Karahan, owner of the property, indicating that he would construct the fire lane when it
is needed or required by the City. A Developer's Agreement will be drafted by the City
Attorney regarding this condition.
Fehmi Karahan, 5519 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, developer of Riverchase Plaza, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak on this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for those present who would like to speak in opposition to
come forward.
There were none
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Riverchase
Plaza, Phase I, 2nd Replat, Lots D&E for Kids -R -Kids day care facility, subject to the
Developer's Agreement being drafted and executed. Commissioner Wheeler seconded
the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson,
Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
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14. To consider the approval of The Burch Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Final Plat, to
allow the operation of a hardware store, located at the southwest corner of Denton
Tap Road at Bethel School Road, at the request of Wes Burch, owner.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with
the following conditions: (1) that an access easement and left -turn lane would need to
be constructed; (2) as many trees should be preserved as possible; (3) the applicant has
asked for a variance to the screening fence around the areas where his goods will be
stored -- that is a responsibility for the Council to honor; (4) the dotted line adjacent to
Bethel School and Denton Tap Roads should be labeled; (5) the sanitary sewer easement
should be correctly shown as 20 feet in width, and (6) the irrigation line within the 20 -
foot sanitary sewer easement should be revised.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100,
Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
questions.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve the Burch Addition, Lot 1, Block A,
Final Plat for the hardware store, subject to the Developer's Agreement being drafted and
executed, and staff comments. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford,
Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
15. To consider the approval of Jefferson at Riverchase, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 386 -unit apartment complex, located east of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 400' north of Riverchase Drive, at the request of The
Nelson Corporation.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that a 386 unit apartment complex is proposed for a
21.02 acre parcel of property on the east side of MacArthur, north of Riverchase Drive.
Staff recommends the approval of this Final Plat with basically two concerns which need
to be addressed: (1) the off-site drainage easement should be acquired and recorded with
the County so that the volume and page number can be shown on the Final Plat and (2)
five feet of right-of-way and an adjacent five-foot easement should be dedicated for the
deceleration lane. A Developer's agreement will be drafted by Council to incorporate
this second condition.
Craig Curry, Nelson Corporation, 5999 Summerside, Suite 202, Dallas, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer questions.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Sturges made a motion to approve Jefferson at Riverchase, Final Plat,
subject to the Developer's Agreement being drafted and executed, and staff comments.
Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner
Thompson opposed.
16. To consider the approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section VI. Final Plat,
to allow the development of 183 single-family homes, located east of Coppell Road,
north of Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that a 183 unit single family development is proposed
for 63.4486 acres of property east of Coppell Road, north of Parkway Boulevard. Staff
recommends the approval of this Final Plat with the following Engineering comments:
(1) Off-site right-of-way will be required for the alley adjacent to lots 29, 30, and 31 of
Block A; (2) all easements should be shown on the face of the plat; (3) an off-site
easement will be required for the discharge of the applicant's drainage improvements
adjacent to Lot 13, Block A; (4) a slope easement will be required adjacent to Lots 13-
58, Block A; (5) escrow will be required for Coppell Road, and (6) all information
concerning this site will be required to be submitted to the City on computer diskette,
compatible with the City's computer system. A Developer's agreement will be drafted
by Council to incorporate #1, 3 and 4 above.
Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, 6330 Beltline Road, Suite C, Garland, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer questions.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section
VI, Final Plat, subject to the Developer's Agreement being drafted and executed for
Items 1, 3 and 4 of the Engineering comments. Commissioner Sturges seconded the
motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell,
Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
17. To consider the approval of Northlake Woodlands East No. 10, Phase C. Final Plat,
to allow the development of 93 single-family homes, located west of MacArthur
Boulevard; east of Mallard, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that this is an approximate 27 acre tract of land to be
developed with 93 single family homes. Staff recommends approval with three minor
comments: (1) the visibility easement should be shown at the intersection of Bethel
School and MacArthur, (2) the drainage easement volume and page numbers needs to be
shown on Lot 36, Block H, and (3) the landscape area is to be maintained by the
Homeowners Association, not the City, and this needs to be shown on the face of the
plat.
Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, 6330 Beltline Road, Suite C, Garland, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer questions.
Some discussion followed.
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Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Northlake Woodlands #10, Phase C,
Final Plat, subject to staff comments. Commissioner Sturges seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell,
Redford, Sturges, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Pending lawsuit.
Director of Planning Gary Sieb stated that William Allred of Copper,
Huddleston and Aldous, has or will be contacting those Commissioners
involved the CED lawsuit.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Marsha Tunnell, Chairman
ATTEST:
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H. Jahoda,
inistrative Secretary
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