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BM 1994-02-17 PZMinutes of February 17, 1994 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 6:30 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p. m., on Thursday, February 17, 1994, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Marsha Tunnell Vice Chairman Don Meador Commissioner Carl Thompson Commissioner Norman Alexander Commissioner Larry Wheeler Also present were City Attorney Robert L. Dillard, III; City Engineer Ken Griffin; Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb; Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Absent were: Commissioners George Redford and Ray Hildebrand PR&SESSION 1. Briefing on agenda. REGULAR SESSION 2. Call to Order Chairman Tunnell called the meeting to order. 3. Invocation Commissioner Meador gave the invocation. 4. Approval of Minutes dated January 20, 1994 Commissioner Alexander moved to approve the minutes of January 20, 1994, as submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of the motion. Commissioners Hildebrand and Redford were absent. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a text amendment regarding height regulations in the MF -2 zoning district from 45 feet and three (3) stories, to 35 feet and two (2) stories, in the City of Coppell. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the Commission had requested staff to research the MF -2 that had been developed in Coppell to see what development guidelines had been applied when they were developed. All developed MF -2 tracts have two stories, or a 35 foot limit. 808 notices have been sent with regard to this potential change in height limitation. 52 responses favored this amendment change; 4 responses were in opposition to this recommendation. Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for a show of hands of people present who wanted to speak in favor and opposition of this recommended height change request and asked that comments be kept to two minutes each. Those persons wishing to speak in favor of the request were: Barbara Davidson, 790 Pelican Lane Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive Candy Sheehan, 759 Pelican Lane Roger Hart, 733 Cardinal Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle Patrick Keenan, 412 Wellington Douglas Lane, 277 Alex Drive Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Those persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request were: Jamie Cornelius, Jim Sowell Company Mike Hampton, Womack Hampton Architects, 300 McKinney, Dallas Bob Benedict, Home and Apartment Builders Association, Dallas Jerry Ragsdale, Republic Property Group, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Meador made a motion that. this text amendment regarding - height regulations in the MF -2 zoning district from 45 feet and three (3) stories, to 35 feet and two (2) stories, be approved. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (4-1) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of approval. Commissioner Alexander voting to deny. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of PD -131, The Estates of Cambridge Manor, to change the zoning from A (Agriculture) to SF -12 (Single Family -12), located along the north side of Deforest Road, 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Beamer Development, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, explaining at the January Commission hearing, this zoning request was denied because of concern that 2 potential additional development on the east side of this property was not included in the zoning request. The amended plan shows a total of 33.7 acres with 56 single-family lots. The basic question concerning this request is whether or not alleys should be required. He stated that the applicant was here and that he will show slides of the proposed project and discuss his concerns with regard to needing alleys. Chairman Tunnell opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons wishing to speak in favor were: Nettie Long, 836 Deforest Road Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Those persons speaking were: Dennis Birdsong, 844 Deforest Road The public hearing was declared closed. Jack Bommarito, 834 Lockhaven Lane, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He showed a number of slides supporting his request that alleys be waived for high quality consistency. Mark Wainscott, Wainscott & Associates; Bill Leeming, Landscape Architect; and Bill Anderson, Engineer with Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, were also present to answer questions. Commissioner Meador made a motion that this zoning change request be approved, subject to conditions. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 7. To consider approval of The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Preliminary Plat, located along the north side of Deforest Road, 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Beamer Development, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this was an extension of the P.D.-131 previously approved and that staff recommended approval, provided that questions regarding maintenance of open space, treatment of the flood plain issue be resolved, issues regarding capacity of the MUD to serve the area be resolved and engineering recommendations be met. Commissioner Meador motioned that The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Preliminary Plat, be approved, with conditions. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 3 8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1078, to change the zoning from R (Retail) to R. S.U.P. (Retail, Special Use Permit), located approximately 125 feet south of Riverchase Drive, along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Miami Subs Restaurant. Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that a letter had been received from the applicant, requesting that this request be withdrawn. It will be brought back at the March Public Hearing. Commissioner Meador made a motion to continue this Hearing at the March Public Hearing. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of continuance. None opposed. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC-551, Grand Cove Estates, to change the zoning from C (Commercial) to SF -12 (Single Family -12), located along the south side of Bethel School Road, 500 feet west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Mr. Frank Bamberg. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this is a 14.53 acre commercially zoned piece of property and the proposal is to change the zoning to SF -12 in order to develop a 22 -lot subdivision. Staff generally supports this recommendation but 5 lots are not on an alley and subdivision regulations require an alley. These 5 lots back up to an existing subdivision that does not have alleys. Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Tunnell opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons wishing to speak in favor were: Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive, President of Devonshire Homeowners Assoc. George Nickols, 212 W. Bethel School Road Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this zoning change request from Commercial to SF -12. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 4 10. To consider approval of Grand Cove Estates, Preliminary Plat, located along the south side of Bethel School Road, 500 feet west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Mr. Frank Bamberg, Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that this item is the plat which reflects the development proposal which was just approved. For the record, there were basically eight concerns that the staff had regarding the plat, as stated in the staff report, most of which have been addressed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat, with the stated conditions. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1077, Sonic Drive -In, to change the zoning from C (Commercial) to C.S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), located approximately 1,330 feet south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff reviewed this request and feels that the tract is too small for the use suggested. Some problem areas are: (1) some maneuvering problems, if, in fact, the applicant is allowed to put two curb cuts within a distance of 108 feet on a major 6 -lane thoroughfare with a 45 mph speed limit, (2) the parking space closest to the driveway, creates a safety hazard if that car needs to back up at the same time someone is entering, and (3) parking spaces do not meet the minimum guidelines of 180 square feet. Staff would recommend denial of this Special Use Permit. David Lightfoot of Mason, Harrison, Druid Enterprise, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Lightfoot distributed a letter from Sonic Industry to the Commission Members. Mark Wainscott, Bill Anderson, and Tim House were also present to answer Commission questions. Commissioner Wheeler moved to approve S-1077, as shown on Elevation B, stating that there be one (1) entry way or curb cut on the south side of the proposed site. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-1) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, and Meador voting in favor of approval. Commissioner Tunnell voting for denial. 12. To consider approval of The Sonic Addition, Preliminary Plat, located approximately 1,330 feet south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that since staff recommended denial of S-1077, it would also recommend denial of this Preliminary Plat. However, since the Commission recommended approval of the SUP, subject to 5 condition, staff would point out two concerns: (1) the access easement needs to be shown on the plat and (2) this site is not in the Municipal Utility District and a letter has been received from the MUD that it will not annex the area at the present time and there will not be any sanitary sewer service to the property. This Plat could be approved subject to the fact that the applicant work out the MUD problems before the Final Plat is submitted. Tim House was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commission Meador made a motion to approve The Sonic Addition, Preliminary Plat, subject to the conditions discussed, including the masonry screening wall that will separate Lot 1 and Lot 2 and also the provision that the tract not be developed until such time that there is a complete public access street dedicated for that purpose. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-1) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson and Meador voting in favor of approval. Commissioner Tunnell voting to deny. 13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Lakewood Estates Replat, Lots 1-15, Block D, located east of Village Parkway, along the north side of Basilwood Drive, at the request of Unzicker, Schurbusch & Associates, Inc. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the Commission denied this Replat last month because the maintenance association issue had not been resolved. On the previous Plat, the lots were extended south of the line which runs north across the property. The applicant has taken 35 feet off the rear of all the lots and created a common area that will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. Last month, the issue of the maintenance responsibility of Lot 14 had not been resolved. All maintenance issues have now been resolved. Mr. Waymon Levell, 4835 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Tunnell opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were nor -- Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this Replat with conditions stated on staff report. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of the request. None opposed. G 14. To consider approval of Park 'N Fly, Preliminary Plat, located along the northeast corner of Royal Lane and Cotton Road, at the request of Park 'N Fly. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that in July, 1993, the Commission recommended denial because it did not meet Preliminary Plat requirements. In December, 1993, the Commission reviewed it again, and it still did not meet our platting requirements, primarily because it did not meet the landscape requirements. At the December meeting, the Commission instructed staff to bring this request back after the applicant had gone to the Board of Adjustment to request variances. On February 3, 1994, the Board of Adjustment looked at potential landscaping variances and granted five variances to the landscaping requirements. Those landscaping concerns that the Board had are, briefly: (1) It reduced the landscaping requirement from 10 percent to approximately 6 percent, which included additional center -island landscaping, as well as terminal - island landscaping. (2) It reduced the number of trees in the interior to 127 from the required 163 and mandated that 36 additional trees be placed in the exterior areas. (3) The Board eliminated the minimum 2 -inch caliper tree size on the interior, but retained the provision that no tree less than 7 feet in height at initial planting be allowed, and all other trees meet the landscape guidelines. (4) It granted a variance in the parking space size to 9 feet by 18 feet; no more than 20 percent of spaces could be compact car size (8.5 feet by 15.5 feet). (5) It would allow a security fence (generally 6 foot black or green vinyl coated chain link) along LBJ and Royal Lane frontages, generally 5 feet in front of the parking curbs. In addition to the landscaping concerns, the staff had expressed about ten issues which needed to be addressed with regard to the development of this property: billboards, use contemplated in the Master Plan, provision of fire hydrants, fire lanes needed to be 6 inches of concrete, that drainage problems be resolved to the satisfaction of the Engineering Dept., setbacks needed to be determined before the Planning Commission, the landscaping plan needed to reflect the conditions that were placed on them by the Board of Adjustment, escrow agreements needed to be adhered to, concern with regard to traffic as related to a traffic signal and access road to LBJ Freeway (documentation in packets), and overall appearance of the site itself. Bill Dahlstrom, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He introduced Ron Dini and George Casey, Park 'N Fly in Atlanta, Mike Daniel (Engineer) and Rob Hannah (Landscape Architect). 7 Although this is not a Public Hearing, Commissioner Tunnell opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons speaking in favor were: Kirk King, President of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce Jim Cowman, 314 Parkwood Lane Dave Greer, 641 Briarglen Bill Stearman, 182 E. Bethel Road Ron Panky, 500 Christi Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. Commissioner Thompson made a motion that Park 'N Fly, Preliminary Plat be approved subject to the stated conditions. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried (3-2) with Commissioners Alexander, Thompson and Meador voting in favor of the request. Commissioners Wheeler and Tunnell voting for denial. 15. To consider approval of Coppgrstone Addition, Final Plat, located west of the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and Cowboy Drive, at the request of Centex Corporation. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that Copperstone Addition was formerly Parks of Coppell, Phase IV, and it is being final platted as Copperstone Addition. The Commission reviewed this plat over a year ago and at that time there were five conditions of approval that were part of the Preliminary Plat, as noted in the packets. If approval is given on this Plat, staff requests that these same conditions and variances be placed on the Final Plat. Bill Anderson, Dowdey,Anderson and Associates, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve Copperstone Addition, Final Plat, subject to agreed upon provisions made with the City today with the dedication of the property to the City and that the Homeowners Association be in place before the plat goes to Council. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 16: To consider approval of Northlake Woodlands East, #10, Phase B, Final Plat (Resubmittal), located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard and north of Bethel School Road, at the request of Tipton Engineering. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this is a 32.176 acre tract of land with 97 single-family lots. The developer will develop the second phase of 10B when they are close to the full development of Phase I of 10B. The Commission reviewed this plat back in the late '80's, but because it was never filed with the County, the applicant was required to come back through the process and is required to be subject to today's subdivision ordinance requirements. The concern staff has regarding this project is the traffic impact on Mockingbird and MacArthur Boulevard. Steve Parsons, 102 Meadowcreek, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Tony Tramel, DeShazo & Tang, 330 Union Station, Dallas, was also present to answer traffic concerns. Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve this Northlake Woodlands East, #10, Phase B, Final Plat (Resubmittal), with the amended change that Bethel School Road will not intersect with MacArthur Boulevard and that Lots 10, ill 129 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 be omitted from the plat. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Meador, voting to approve. None opposed. 17. Presentation and discussion of potential rezoning areas throughout the city. A) Planning Commission Workshop of January 29, 1994 Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that guidance is needed on several issues -- (1) Is a second workshop warranted? If so, a date needs to be set; (2) A letter from Pat Keenan, representing the Homeowners' Network, offering assistance with regard to the Master Plan, was received -- what kind of assistance is needed from this group? (3) Priority with regard to calling Public Hearings on the 18 suggested parcels. (4) An estimate has been received with regard to a consultant report to assist with the completion of the Master Plan, with ranges from $15- 20,000, depending on how many meetings the consultant would have to attend. He reviewed several parcels which seem to be priority items. Another workshop was scheduled for Saturday, February 26th, starting at 9 a.m. Referring to the Minutes of the February 7th land use project meeting, it was decided that Items #12 (MF -2 to SF west of canal along Parkway Blvd.), #17 (MF -2 to R south of the extension of Riverchase; O north of the same road), #16 (MF -1 and TH-1 to SF; MF -2 to O on east side of MacArthur bisected by the TU Electric right-of-way), #2 (MF - 2 to SF and MF on the northeast corner of Coppell/Parkway), #6 Non -conforming 2F-9 to remain -- MF -2 to SF; LI to MF), #5 (R and MF to SF on Cistercian tract), #7 (C and MF -2 to SF in area of Sandy Lake/Whispering Hills), and #11 (MF -2 to SF at Bethel School/Heartz) were priority items and would be the first to be considered. 18: General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues. It was decided that because of Spring Break, our usually scheduled March 17, 1994, meeting would be postponed one week to March 24, 1994. 0 Chairman Tunnell brought up the recommended course of action regarding the consultant for the Master Plan. Gary Sieb apprised the Commission of the proposed fees. He will check with the consultant and report back to the Commission at the February 26th workshop. Some discussion was held on a comprehensive traffic study for the City and traffic impact on MacArthur Boulevard, in particular. A road impact study is being done that will give the Commission some idea as to future volumes, future population projections and what kind of fees we can access based on the development of MacArthur Boulevard properties. Chairman Tunnell mentioned a Parliamentary Procedure seminar, hosted by Toastmasters, to be held at the Coppell Public Library in the Rotary Room on Thursday, March 9th, at 6:30-8 p.m. The cost will be $2. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 a.m. )/Y) qsa Mars a Tunnell, Chairman ATTEST: 4.4., P - L.O. - Birbara H. Jahoda, dministrative Secretary 10