BM 1994-06-16 PZMinutes of June 16, 1994
PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION
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, June 16, 1994, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Marsha Tunnell (arrived later during meeting)
Commissioner Don Meador
Commissioner Carl Thompson
Commissioner George Redford
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Ray Hildebrand
Also present were City Attorney Robert Dillard, Planning Director Gary Sieb and Administrative
Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
A vacancy exists on the Commission due to Norman Alexander being elected to City Council.
PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on agenda.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Meador called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Thompson gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated May 19, 1994
Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of May 19, 1994, as submitted.
Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of approval.
None opposed.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1081, Arby's Restaurant, located
near the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the
request of Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, reminding the
Commission that it reviewed this case last month at which time the Commission took the
case under advisement so that the applicant could add more detail to the proposed
building design. Mr. Sieb reported that he had not received any additional information
on the building so staff is recommending that the Commission listen for any additional
information that might be provided by the applicant.
John Evans, John T. Evans Company, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions.
Vice Chairman Meador 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 Meador then asked for those present who would like to speak in
opposition to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was declared closed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to deny S-1081. Commissioner Wheeler
seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson,
Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of PD -133, Coppe11200 South Addition,
zoning change from LI and HC to PD, HC and FP, located west of Denton Tap
Road; approximately 800 feet north of Denton Creek, at the request of Dowdey,
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, reminding the
Commission that on May 19th it had authorized the calling of a public hearing to
determine proper zoning on this approx. 200 acres of property. Mr. Fraze asked for
permission to come back in June with his plan. This proposal basically contains that 200
acres, although the right-of-way for the 121 By-pass has been deleted. Staff has spent
a lot of time on this proposal, based on the Commission's recommendation that a
Highway Commercial zoning classification 250' south of the By-pass be included.
Looking at the proposal, it shows the 250' Highway Commercial artiall through the
121 By-pass, but the remainder, to the west, shows single family lots backing up to the
highway itself, which is problematic to staff. Staff can support the fact that there is
single-family usage and an approximate 30 -acre park to be dedicated to the City.
Something the Commission may want to discuss during the Public Hearing is the issue
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of the $300,000 that had been agreed to by two previous owners of this property to make
park improvements.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Ron
Fraze, Eastern Development, owner of the property, was also present.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to leave the Hearing open and continue the case
at the July 21st meeting. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. Motion carried
(5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting
in favor. None opposed.
Chairman Tunnell arrived and took over the meeting at this point.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of PD -134, Coopell 200 North Addition,
zoning change from PD -FP, LI and HC to MF -1, PD -SF -7 and HC, located west of
Denton Tap Road; approximately 1,200 feet north of Denton Creek, at the request
of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff
doesn't consider this to be a PD because not enough information has been provided.
However, because the last Hearing is being left open and will be continued on July 21st,
it is staff's recommendation that this also be continued on July 21st.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion that PD -134, Coppell 200 North Addition, be
left open and continued at the July 21st meeting. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the
motion. The motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell,
Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC-567, Sonic Addition, zoning
change from C to SF -9, located west of Denton Tap Road, approximately 1,500 feet
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 staff
recommends this rezoning be granted with the following conditions: (1) Fees will be
determined after the change; (2) landscaping and irrigation modifications might need
to be made through coordination with our Parks staff prior to construction; and
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(3) indication of a water line to be installed in the right-of-way south to north of Denton
Tap Road (actually on Lot 1, Block A where the Sonic is being constructed) needs to be
recognized.
Tim House, 400 Parkview, Coppell, TX, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion that ZC-565, Sonic Addition, changing the
zoning from C (Commercial) to SF -9 (Single Family -9), be approved, recognizing staff's
comments, if applicable. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. The motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and
Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Huntington Ridge Addition, Replat,
located at the southeast corner of Diamond Ridge Drive and Clover Meadow Lane,
at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff
recommends approval of the Replat with the following conditions: (1) All fees must
be addressed; (2) zoning must be shown on the Plat; and (3) side and rear building lines
must be placed on the face of the Plat for Lots 32 A and B.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve Huntington Ridge Addition, Replat,
Lot 32, Block A, subject to the conditions discussed. Commissioner Thompson seconded
the motion. The motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell,
Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1082, Little Caesar's Pizza, to
change the zoning from R to R S.U.P, located within Riverchase Plaza, Lot A, at
the northeast corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
facility will be located within the new Riverchase Plaza development which is presently
under construction. It will be a take-out only facility. Staff recommends approval,
subject to the following conditions: (1) A sign variance needs to be requested; (2) the
site plan needs to show parking requirements; (3) clarification on alcohol beverage
service needs to be stated; and (4) utility layouts must meet City requirements.
Fehmi Karahan, 5429 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, and owner of Riverchase Plaza, was
present to represent this item before the Commission.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Redford made a motion that S-1082, Little Caesar's Pizza, to change the
zoning from R to R S.U.P, be approved, subject to staff's recommendations.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting
in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Riverchase Plaza Additions Replat,
located at the northeast corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the
request of Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
request is to reduce the number of pad sites from 6 to 5. Staff recommends approval,
subject to the following conditions: (1) Changes from the original Plat must be clearly
shown on the Replat; (2) an access easement parallel to Riverchase Drive across Lot
D is needed; (3) revised lot lines must be clearly shown, and (4) utility abandonment
must be approved by those utilities affected.
Fehmi Karahan, 5429 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, and owner of Riverchase Plaza, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
that this request relates to a Kids R Kids day care facility.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
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The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve Riverchase Plaza Addition, Replat,
subject to staff s stated conditions. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador,
Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed.
The Commission then broke for a five-minute recess.
The Commission then reconvened. Chairman Tunnell stated, for the record, that Commission
Hildebrand had excused himself from discussion of the next two items on the agenda because
of a potential conflict of interest.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Gibbs Station, Phase One Additions
Replat, 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 introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this 13
lot Replat contains roughly four acres. The purpose of this Replat is to construct a
retaining wall to minimize erosion on the banks of the lots and to enlarge each lot. Staff
recommends approval, subject to the following conditions: (1) Zoning must be shown
on the Replat; (2) extend the easement across Lot 1, Block E, to the property to the
northwest; (3) replat must show drainage and access easement; (4) the entire
floodplain must be shown on the Replat, and (5) the floodway boundary note needs to
reflect a date of April 15, 1994.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, was present to represent this item
before the Commission.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for anyone present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward. The following person spoke:
Rick Plotsky, 928 Creek Crossing, Coppell
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Meador moved to approve Gibbs Station, Phase One Addition, Replat,
with the stated conditions. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion
carried (5-0-1) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, and Redford
voting in favor of approval. None opposed. Commissioner Hildebrand abstained.
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13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Gibbs Station, Phase Two Addition,
Replat, 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 introduced the item to the Commission.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, was present to represent this item
before the Commission.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak to come forward.
There were none.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve Gibbs Station, Phase Two Addition,
Replat, with the following conditions: (1) The floodplain note must be added to the
face of the Replat; (2) a statement needs to be noted on the Replat indicating who
maintains the floodway easement, and (3) zoning needs to be shown on the Replat.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0-1) with
Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador and Redford voting in favor.
None opposed. Commissioner Hildebrand abstained.
Commissioner Hildebrand rejoined the Commission.
14. To consider approval of Waterside Estates No. 3 Addition, Final Plat, located at the
northwest corner of the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff
recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1)
Common areas must be identified on the Plat; (2) wall and landscape easement along
Parkway Boulevard to be a minimum of 15 feet; (3) consideration of moving drainage
easement from between Lots 14 and 15, Block G, to between Lots 13 and 14 which
would allow more buildable area on Lot 15, and (4) 5 -foot fencing is required adjacent
to the canal.
Michael Dowdey, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, was present to represent this item
before the Commission.
Commissioner Hildebrand made a motion to approve Waterside Estates No. 3 Addition,
Final Plat, subject to staff recommendations. Commissioner Meador seconded the
motion. The motion carried (4-2) with Commissioners Thompson, Meador, Redford and
Hildebrand voting in favor. Commissioners Wheeler and Tunnell opposed.
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15. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
Planning Director Gary Sieb gave the Commission a brief history of decisions made at
the Council meeting held Tuesday evening, June 14th.
He told the Commission that there were eight candidates for the P&Z Commission
vacancy. Each candidate will be interviewed and a recommendation will be made to
Council at its June 28th meeting.
Commissioner Redford asked for a status report on the Subcommittee of the
Comprehensive Master Plan. Gary Sieb apprised the Commission as to the severity of
Taryon Bowman's illness and staffs struggle to keep apprised of current developer's
requests.
Commissioner Meador asked for a status report on the H.U.D. complaint regarding the
C.E.D. property. Some discussion was held.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Marsha Tunnell, Chai
ATTEST:
H. Jah
Administrative Secretary
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