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BM 1994-05-19 PZMinutes of May 19, 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 Thursday, May 19, 1994, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Marsha Tunnell 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. Commissioner Don Meador was absent. 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 Chairman Tunnell called the meeting to order. 3. Invocation Commissioner Thompson gave the invocation. 4. Approval of Minutes dated April 21 and 25, 1994 Commissioner Hildebrand moved to approve the minutes of April 21 and 25, 1994, as submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 1 5. PUBLIC HEARING: PD -132, MacArthur Park Addition, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD -SF -9, (Planned Development -Single Family -9), located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and along the north side of Denton Creek, at the request of Vista Properties, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, reminding the Commission that it reviewed this case once before as straight zoning, which Council referred back to the Commission, and it now returns as a PD (Planned Development). Some concerns Council had were that there be a tree survey and how the trees would be preserved (the applicant hired an arborist and his report is attached). The proposal remains at 52 single family lots on 22.22 acres of property. The Hike and Bike Trail issue needs to be resolved. The applicant has discussed this issue with the Park Board. Truman Edminster, 7950 Elmbrook, 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 in favor of this proposal to come forward and asked that comments be kept to two minutes each. Those persons wishing to speak were: Bruce Hedeman, 616 DeForest, Coppell (Read a statement to the Commission) Chairman Tunnell 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 Redford made a motion to approved PD -132, MacArthur Park Addition, with the following conditions: must have uniform height and material of fencing on the northern property line; curb lines must be defined on the face of the plat; and details with respect to the Hike & Bike Trail must be worked out prior to Council hearing the case. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 6. To consider approval of MacArthur Park Addition, Preliminary Plat, located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and along the north side of Denton Creek, at the request of Vista Properties, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval with stated conditions. Truman Edminster, 7950 Elmbrook, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. 2 Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approved MacArthur Park Addition, Preliminary Plat, with the conditions stated in the staff report and that there be an East and West Flamingo Way. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of the Third Replat of Valley Ranch Plaza, Pads B-E, located at 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, stating that there were some conditions to be placed on the face of the plat before approval is recommended by staff. Eugene Middleton, Winkelmann & Associates, 12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 200, 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 Wheeler made a motion that the 3rd Replat of Valley Ranch Plaza, Pads B-E be approved with the following staff recommendations: (1) An extension of the 25 - foot fire lane and access easement shown on Pad "E" needs to be extended north across Pad "D"; (2) an extension of the 25 -foot easement shown on Pad "C" needs to be extended across Pad "B"; (3) escrow for Beltline Road is required; (4) a shared access easement letter needs to be procured from the property owner on the west; (5) access to Pad "G" needs to be resolved; and (6) the site plan for Pad "E" needs to minimize the potential hazardous intersection at MacArthur. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1080, Schlotzsky'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, stating that staff feels the S. U. P. is satisfactory from the standpoint of the site plan. More parking spaces are being considered than what is required. Eugene Middleton, Winkelmann & Associates, 12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. 3 Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak to come forward. John Evans, 5950 Berkshire Lane, Dallas, TX Margie Pankey, 500 Christi Lane, Coppell Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle, Coppell The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion that S-1080, Schlotzsky's, be approved, subject to the site plan, elevations and conditions that were discussed in the Public Hearing. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 9. 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, stating that the circulation needs have to be looked at very carefully, especially with regard to the drive- through window. Interior signage will be required and stop signs have been discussed with the applicant. The elevation shows script lettering on the outside of the building. It was Staff's understanding that this will be eliminated. John Evans, 5950 Berkshire Lane, 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. Andrew Wagner, 601 Wellington, Coppell The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Redford made a motion that S-1081, Arby's Restaurant, be taken under advisement with the hearing left open to June 16, 1994. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC-566, zoning change from A to SF - 12, located approximately 3/10 mile east of MacArthur, along the north side of DeForest Road, at the request of Beamer Development, Inc. 4 Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that Staff recommends approval of this zoning change. The reason for this change is to allow The Estates of Cambridge Manor's entry way to be enhanced. Jack Bommarito, 834 Lockhaven Lane, 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 Thompson made a motion that ZC-566 be approved, changing the zoning from A to SF -12, to be developed as an entrance to The Estates of Cambridge Manor, as per rendering to be presented to Council. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC555(CH) Amended, zoning change from SF -9 to SF -7 or any other more restrictive district, located at the northeast corner of Parkway Boulevard and Coppell Road, at the request of the City of Coppell. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this City initiated hearing was approved previously by the Commission as SF -7. It was consequently approved by Council as SF -9. Council then directed staff to bring this back before the Commission to reconsider its recommendation. Staff recommends that this property be rezoned SF -7. Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, representing Jim Sowell Construction Company, 6330 Beltline Road, Garland, 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 Wheeler made a motion to change the SF -9 zoning on Case #ZC-555(CH) to SF -7. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 5 12. To consider approval of Jefferson 0 Riverchase, Preliminary Plat Addition, located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 400 feet north of Riverchase Drive, at the request of The Nelson Corporation. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating Staff's concerns regarding traffic at this site. The City received a letter from Republic Property regarding this property and additional MF -2 zoned property along Riverchase Drive, north of the railroad track and Beltline Rd, which will be discussed later this evening. Staff has concerns regarding a potential stacking problem with regard to the proposed gates with rush-hour traffic coming into the complex, as this proposed development will be located on a four -lane divided (which will eventually be a six -lane divided) thoroughfare, adjacent to the TU Electric power line and the Riverchase Golf Course. If this plat is approved, the applicant will apply for variances relating to the number of dumpsters on the site and screening walls. Craig Curry, Nelson Corporation, 5999 Summerside Drive, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission. Also present were Bobby Page, JPI; Rob Lange, land planner with the Nelson Corp.; and Tony Tramel (traffic consultant) with DeShazo/Tang. Chairman Tunnell called for an Executive Session at 10:35 p.m., as called for under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 -- Consultation with City Attorney regarding Zoning Matters. Chairman Tunnell reconvened into Regular Session at 10:55 p.m. and asked Gary Sieb to address the ingress and egress of traffic into said complex. Commissioner Redford moved to deny Jefferson @ Riverchase, Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. None opposed. 13. To consider approval of White Glove Express, Final Plat, located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 930 feet north of Vanbebber Road, at the request of Mr. Lenny Poulsen. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, as submitted. Lenny Poulsen, 433 Carter Drive, Coppell, was present to represent this item before the Commission. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve White Glove Express, Final Plat. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. ,:6 14. To consider approval of The Estates of Cambridge Manor Additions Final Plat, located approximately 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, along the north side of DeForest Road, at the request of Beamer Development. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, provided all easements are shown on the face of the Plat, the 100 -year flood plain is clearly indicated, and escrow is provided for improvement to DeForest Road. Jack Bommarito, 834 Lockhaven Lane, was present to represent this item before the Commission. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Final Plat, subject to staff recommendations. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 15. To consider approval of Riverchase Club Addition, Preliminary Plat, located along the northwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that on Tuesday evening, May 17th, Council approved the rezoning of this property from MF -2 to Office and Retail use. This Plat does not reflect Office or Retail use. Bill Dahlstrom, Attorney, representing C.E.D. Construction, and Dave Brown, C.E.D., were present to represent this item before the Commission. Chairman Tunnell called for an Executive Session at 11:15 p.m., as called for under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 -- Consultation with City Attorney regarding Zoning Matters. Chairman Tunnell reconvened into Regular Session at 11:20 p.m. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to deny Riverchase Club Addition, Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. None opposed. 16. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 44- 6(2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell to allow a 30 - day time period during which an applicant may rile an appeal with the P&Z Commission from denial of a zoning request. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the current Zoning Ordinance states a 15 -day appeal time frame; whereas the City Code states 30 days. This is being brought forward tonight to see if the Commission wishes 7 to amend our Zoning Ordinance to conform to the City Code. The Staff recommendation is that 15 days is more than enough time to appeal a case after denial, and in the interest of efficient processing of zoning cases, 15 days has always been a significant time frame. Staff recommends the 15 -day appeal time frame be retained. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to retain the 15 -day appeal time frame. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 17. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues. (a) Discussion regarding Planning Commission authorized hearings to determine proper zoning on various tracts of land, including, but not limited to areas along MacArthur Boulevard, Riverchase Drive, and the 121 By-pass, among others. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the April 8, 1994, letter from the Republic Property Group was forwarded to the Commission for consideration and the possible consideration of other rezoning areas around Coppell. Mr. Sieb then discussed the Republic Property Group letter which basically stated that there is a 40 acre MF -2 tract owned by Republic Property on the south side of Riverchase Drive, north of the railroad tracks. Republic Property is willing to develop this tract with approximately 45 town house units and if they sell, then it would be willing to develop the rest of the track with like town houses. In exchange for this proposal, it wants Council to consider not rezoning the MF -2 property discussed in Item 12 tonight, that is located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 400 feet north of Riverchase Drive, which the Commission has recommended for SF -7 and O rezoning. In essence, what is being said is that if that MF -2 property is not rezoned, the other 40 acre MF -2 property will be developed at a reduced density than the maximum allowed. City Attorney Rob Dillard interjected that the Commission does not have any jurisdiction tonight to discuss anything about the zoning on this property. Discussion should be limited as to whether or not the Commission wishes to call a special hearing to consider a change of zoning on this property. However, Mr. Dillard's interpretation of the ordinance is that town houses can be built in MF -2 zoning so, in his opinion, there was nothing to be discussed. This tract was not one which was recommended for rezoning in accordance with the Master Plan. Consequently, no special hearing will be called. Chairman Tunnell introduced discussion of a triangular piece of property off MacArthur, approximately 1 acre, presently zoned C (Commercial), which shows on the MacArthur Park plats. The subcommittee had discussed rezoning this piece of property to O (Office) because of its proximity to single-family homes in the area. It's too small to develop as single family. After some discussion, it was decided to allow this property to remain Commercial. Property at Sandy Lake and Moore was briefly discussed. The present zoning is SF -12 and the 1987 Master Plan recommended property in this general location to be Commercial. After some discussion, it was decided to leave the present single family zoning. Commissioner Thompson questioned the LI (Light Industrial) zoning on the southeast corner property (approx. 3 acres) of Thweatt and State Roads. No further discussion ensured. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Marsha Tunnell, Chairman ATTEST: H. Jandda, Administrative Secretary E