BM 1995-12-21 PZMinutes of December 21, 1995
PLANNING AND ZONING COMAUSSION
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, December 21, 1995, 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 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 (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Chairman Redford called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Cruse gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated November 16, 1995
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the minutes of November 16, 1995,
as submitted. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion; motion carred (6-0-1) with
Commissioners Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed. Commissioner Lowry abstained because of absence last month.
5. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No.
S -1060R, C.J.Is Clubhouse Grill (formerly Slider & Blues), zoning change from C-
S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to amend the conditions of the Special Use Permit to include a monument
sign on the property, located at the southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy
Lake Road, at the request of Peter Buell.
Assistant Director of Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that on December 15th, the applicant sent a letter requesting that this case be
withdrawn. Staff recommends that the Commission close the Public Hearing and accept
the letter.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to accept the applicant's letter of withdrawal of Case
No. S -1060R, C.J.'s Clubhouse Grill. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford,
Reyher and Stewart voting in favor.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -108R, The Spd=,
zoning change from PD -LI (Planned Development, Light Industrial) to PD -SF -9
(Planned Development, Single Family -9), to modify the planned development to
allow the development of single-family detached homes on a 29.884 acres tract of
land located on the south side of Bethel Road, approximately 490 feet west of Denton
Tap Road, at the request of Fults Associates, Inc.
Assistant Director of Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission
stating the long history of the property in connection with the Grapevine Springs Park,
etc. The proposed residential development adjoins the park on the southeast and
generally speaking, staff is agreeable to this residential use, but has some concerns as to
its proximity to the new airport runway and the ensuing noise. He stated five conditions
to be considered.
Some questions were raised.
Bruce Heller, Fults Associates, Inc. , was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. Curtis Young, Partner with Peckham -Young;
Lynn Craft, President, and Mike Wagner, head of real estate, for the Baptist Foundation
were also available for comment. Mr. Heller summarized the history of the site and
stated that the only issue they don't agree with staff relates to park fees. Specifically,
they object to paying park fees when land was dedicated to the County for parks. (Note:
Although staff agrees land was dedicated to the County, (1) it was not dedicated to the
City, and (2) the land was all floodplain, thus making it ineligible for the City's
dedication program.)
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.
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Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. PD -108R, The Springs,
from PD -LI to PD -SF -9, with the following conditions: (1) $1,285 per dwelling unit for
park fees will be assessed to the developer; (2) a floodplain reclamation study will be
required; (3) there will be no parking on the street for lots adjacent to the landscaped
median curbs; (4) there needs to be modification of landscaped islands in the cul-de-sacs
to allow fire equipment head -in access to each lot, and (5) modification of turning radii
to meet Fire Department requirements. Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford,
Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1100, Copuer Stone
Addition, T=Rrare Batch Plant, zoning change from SF -12 (Single -Family -12) to
SF-12-S.U.P. (Single Family -12, Special Use Permit), to allow the location of a
temporary concrete batch plant for 60 days on the Copper Stone subdivision, located
west of the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and Cowboy Drive, at the request of
Glenn Thurman, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this batch plant will be used to mix the concrete to pave the streets in the
Copper Stone residential subdivision. This batch plant will stay on site approximately
60 days. Since there are no homes in the near vicinity of the proposed batch plant, staff
recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, subject to the applicant obtaining a
permit from the State.
The applicant was not present to represent this item before the Commission.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
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Some discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1100, Copper Stone
Temporary Batch Plant, zoning change from SF -12 (Single Family 12)) to SF -12, S.U.P.
(Single Family 12, Special Use Permit), with the condition that a permit from the State
needs to be obtained. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-
0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1101. Park 'N FIX,
Temporary Batch Plant, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P.
(Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the location of a temporary concrete
batch plant on the Park 'N Fly site, located along the northeast corner of Royal
Lane and Gateway Boulevard, at the request of L.H. Lacy Company.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this temporary batch plant will be used for approximately 30 days to pave the
large parking lot. Staff recommends approval of this request, with the condition that it
must be located behind the building line.
The applicant was not present to represent this item before the Commission.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1101, Park 'N Fly
Temporary Batch Plant, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light
Industrial, Special Use Permit) with the following conditions: (1) This temporary
concrete batch plant can be in operation for a period of 60 days; (2) the batch plant must
be located behind the building line, and (2) a permit from the State needs to be obtained.
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.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1102, Colonial Self
Storagg, zoning change from LI-S.U.P. and C (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit
and Commercial) to LI S.U.P and C-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit
and Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the expansion of the existing self -
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storage facility, located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, south of the St. Louis
& Southwestern Railroad, at the request of Floyd C. Nave & Associates.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the existing Colonial Self Storage facility has been located in the LI district since
1989. The proposal is to expand from 4.29 acres to 5.98 acres. Staff recommends
approval of this Special Use Permit subject to six conditions, plus Engineering
comments.
Bryan Chandler, owner, was present to represent this item before the Commission and
answer any questions.
Some discussion followed. Ken Griffin, City Engineer, was asked to state his opinion
as to 105' spacing between driveways. He stated that he was not opposed as long as the
southern driveway is aligned with the median and is providing access to the property on
the south.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. S-1102, Colonial Self
Storage, zoning change from LI-S.U.P. and C to LI-S.U.P. and C-S.U.P, with the
following conditions: (1) Elevations and building materials as shown on submission
documents with no attached signs and with face brick of commercial grade no lighter
than Boral 3205 Doeskin and no darker than Boral 3605 Red Brown, with the exception
of accent bands which may be lighter or darker; (2) redesign of the plastic inserts on
existing attached signs to coordinate with the color of existing and proposed building
materials, with each plastic insert the same and elimination of the reader board; (3)
monument sign redesigned to eliminate backlit plastic and reader board; (4) preparation
of a landscape plan which will greatly enhance the streetscape and which will provide
more visual interest; (5) placement of brick pavers in new driveway to align with
sidewalk; and (6) sidewalk across the full frontage of the existing site as well as the
expansion site. 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.
Chairman Redford called a 10 -minute recess.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-588. Riverchase,
zoning change from O (Office) to LI (Light Industrial), on 4.4383 acres of property
located on the east side of MacArthur Blvd., north of and adjacent to TU easement,
approximately 1,249 feet north of Riverchase Drive, at the request of R.P.G.
Estates, Ltd.
Assistant Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
proposal is between the City park site and the power line. The applicant has offered
Deed Restrictions on the site which would limit the use to only one use which is
permitted by right in the Light Industrial district, that being warehousing. Rezoning to
Light Industrial would permit any uses that are permitted by right in the Commercial
district, Retail and Office districts, as well as uses permitted in these districts by Special
Use Permit. Staff is opposed to the zoning change and would prefer that Light Industrial
continue to be located south of the railroad track. Staff feels that the front of the
property should remain Office and would agree to the rear 2/3rds of the property being
changed to Commercial use, which presently exists on the west side of MacArthur
Boulevard, south of the utility easement. Staff recommends denial of this zoning request
with consideration being given to retention of the Office district on the front 1/3
(approximately 300') and Commercial district consideration on the remaining 2/3rds to
the rear portion of the property.
Jerry Ragsdale, Republic Property Group, 8441 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX, 752319
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
gave a brief background of the Riverchase property.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Extended discussion followed.
Commissioner Redford made a motion to deny Case No. ZC-588, Riverchase, zoning
change from O (Office) to LI (Light Industrial). Commissioner Reyher seconded the
motion. The motion carried (5-2) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford,
Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. Commissioners Lowry and Wheeler
opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Northlake 635 Business Park,
Reulat of Lot 1, Block 1, to further divide Block 1 and to record the easements on
the property that will allow the development of 212,000 square foot regional
distribution facility and a 50,000 square foot outlet center, located on the southwest
corner of Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive, at the request of Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that staff feels comfortable with this proposal, with one exception being the
landscaping with the "pup" parking spaces along the easterly property line adjacent to the
truck court. Staff recommends approval, subject to four of the five conditions stated in
the Staff Report (the applicant has complied with Condition #4).
Pat Acker, Halff Associates, 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX, 75225, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Felix
deGolian, Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., was also present. He stated that they
were in agreement with staff comments.
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 Lowry made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve Northlake
635 Business Park, Replat of Lot 1, Block 1 (Haverty's), subject to the following
conditions: (1) Provide planter islands for every 15 "pup" parking spaces and each
island shall contain at least 1 tree; (2) landscape plan must be sealed by either a licensed
Landscape Architect or a bonafide nurseryman and the irrigation plan must be sealed by
a licensed Landscape Irrigator; (3) parking variance is granted by the Board of
Adjustment; (4) show the proposed left turn on Belt Line Road. Need 100' transition
and 100' storage, and (5) the monument sign shall be externally lit, as volunteered by
the applicant. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed.
12. To consider the approval of Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2, Block A,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 235,000 square foot office/
warehouse/distribution facility on a 32.8 acres site, located at the northwest corner
of Belt Line 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 staff received a revised landscape plan which was not included in the packet
and asked the Commission to disregard the landscaping discussion in the Staff Report.
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Staff recommends approval of this Preliminary Plat and asked the Commission to
disregard conditions Nos. 3 and 4 of the Staff Report, considering conditions 1, 2 and
5 only. The applicant will be seeking a variance of the screening wall requirements to
permit hedge screening of the loading dock area. Staff supports this variance.
Bruce Heller, Fults Associates, Inc., 300 Crescent Court, 12th floor, Dallas, TX 75201,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that they were in agreement with staff comments. David Dillard, architect, was
also present.
Some discussion followed regarding brick pavers and a Hike and Bike Trail. Mr. Heller
stated that a Developer's Agreement is being worked out with the City indicating
expanded right-of-way along the tract. The City has agreed that the Hike and Bike trail
will be located in that expanded right-of-way at City expense and the developer has
agreed to landscape and maintain that right-of-way area and will coordinate with the City
the location and shape of the Hike and Bike Trail through the landscaping.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2,
Block A, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) An approval signature
block be placed on the face of the preliminary plat; (2) a variance be sought for the
hedge screening of the loading dock, and (3) provide information regarding how the
drainage ditch adjacent to Belt Line will be addressed. 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.
13. To consider the approval of Austin Place, Final Plat, to allow the development of a
residential subdivision, located on the east side of Moore Road, approximately 250
feet north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that City Council approved the Preliminary Plat on May 11, 1993, and the Final
Plat on September 14, 1993. The Final Plat was never filed with the County so it
became null and void, although the Preliminary Plat is still valid. Tonight's proposed
Final Plat agrees completely with the previous plan and staff recommends approval of
the Final Plat, subject to the six conditions stated in the Staff Report.
Randy Lockhart, Standard Pacific of TX, 5525 MacArthur Boulevard, #580, Irving, TX
75038, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He stated that they were in agreement with staff comments. Richard Payne,
Consulting Engineer with Carter & Burgess, was also present.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Austin Place, Final Plat, subject to the
following conditions: (1) The landscape plan shall be sealed by a licensed landscape
architect or a bonafide nurseryman and the irrigation plans shall be sealed by a licensed
landscape irrigator; (2) park fees be paid; (3) Moore Road should be built with this
development; (4) the drainage issue needs to be addressed and resolved prior to final
approval of this plat; (5) the 20' drainage easement provided between lots 5 and 6 of
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Block C should also be labeled as an utility easement, and (6) provide an off-site storm
sewer easement at the northeast corner of property. 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.
14. To consider the approval of Coppell Professional Plaza Addition, Final Plat, to allow
the development of two one-story professional buildings, located on the east side of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 200 feet south of Braewood Drive, at the request
of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that staff recommends approval, subject to the Impact Fees being paid.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc, 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite
100, Dallas, TX 75248, was present to represent this item before the Commission and
answer any questions.
Commissioner Reyher made a motion to approve the Coppell Professional Plaza, Final
Plat, subject to the Impact Fees being paid. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the
motion. The motion carred (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
15. To consider the approval of Valley Ranch Self Storage Addition, Foal Plat, to allow
the development of six additional mini -warehouse buildings and to provide an official
record of the land acquisition to the east of the existing nursery, located on the south
side of Beltline Road, approximately 1,521 feet from MacArthur Blvd., at the
request of Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that staff recommends approval, subject to the landscaping plan being sealed by
a licensed landscape architect or a bonafide nurseryman.
John Spires, Brockette Davis Drake, Inc., 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1100,
Dallas, TX 75204, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions. He concurred with the staff recommendation.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Valley Ranch Self Storage, Final
Plat, subject to the landscaping plan being sealed. Commissioner Lowry seconded the
motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey,
Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
16. To consider the approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate an
amended Sign Ordinance as Section 29.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
thanking and acknowledging the services of the Sign Committee, consisting of Lou
Sartor; Jack Neth; Regina Johnson; Kathy Kirkley;Marsha Tunnell; and Larry Wheeler,
who acted as Chair of this committee; also, Les Folse, Building Inspector/Code
Enforcement Officer for the City of Addison sign regulations; and Greg Roach, President
of the Addison Business Association, who spent time on this project. He also thanked
John Mark Bonnot of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce for his support. The Sign
Committee recommends that the sign regulations be incorporated into the Zoning
Ordinance, and he reviewed the proposed changes. The Sign Committee also
recommended that the City change its Site Plan review process, which is being
considered by staff.
Some discussion followed. Commissioner Wheeler credited Pert Virtanen for keeping
the Committee on track.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to incorporate the amended Sign Ordinance as Section 29. 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.
17. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that the second community meeting was held last
evening, December 20th, regarding the Comprehensive Master Plan. Staff met with the
Consultant this morning relative to the comments, concerns and remarks made at that
meeting. The third community meeting is planned for February, with hope that the
Public Hearing to adopt the new Master Plan can be held at the Commission's February
15th meeting, and then presented to Council on March 12th for final approval.
Happy Holidays were wished to all.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11 p.m.
George Redford,
ATTEST:
H. Moda, Administrative Secretary
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