BM 1995-07-17 PZ Special SessionMinutes of July 17, 1995
PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in special session with the pre -
session starting at 7 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, July 17, 1995, in
the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
members were present:
Chairman George Redford
Vice Chairman Carl Thompson
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Reyher was absent. Also present were Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
Ken Griffin, Planning Director Gary L. Sieb; 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 Wheeler gave the invocation.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-573(CH) zoning
change from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -137 (Planned Development),
in the Raintree Village Addition, located on the east side of MacArthur Boulevard,
south of DeForest Road.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the first five (5) Public Hearings that will be called this evening are for zoning
changes from Single Family Zero lot line districts to Planned Development districts. In
each instance, the reason for the change is because City Council expressed a desire to
reclassify the existing SF -0's so that this classification can be eliminated from the Zoning
Ordinance in order to assure that future undeveloped land that is suitable for residential
use, if it is to be developed for smaller lots, be developed in Planned Development
districts where there can be greater regulation of the way houses are sited, screening
requirements, and the amount of landscaping provided. Removing the SF -0 district is
not possible as long as there are existing SF -0 districts, and we have essentially three
neighborhoods that currently carry that designation: Raintree, Villages of Coppell and
Parkwood subdivisions.
The proposed PD district for Raintree Village will establish that the use regulations are
the same as that of a Single Family -7 district. The height regulations will remain the
same, the area regulations will have 15' front yards, (20' for front garage, if it exists);
10' distance between dwellings; 10' rear yard; 4,000 sf minimum lot size, 40' minimum
lot width; 100' minimum lot depth; 1,200 sf minimum dwelling size; and 2 parking
spaces, minimum. Maximum height would be 2 1/2 stories; maximum coverage 70%;
minimum rear alley for alley -entry garage, 20'; minimum side yard for non-residential
use, 25'; minimum yard width next to a side street, 15'. These are essentially the same
requirements for SF -0 districts, only the classification will change.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-573(CH) Raintree
Village to change the zoning from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -137
(Planned Development) with the changes that the maximum lot coverage be 70 % and the
minimum dwelling size be twelve hundred (1,200) square feet. Commissioner Wheeler
seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler,
Thompson, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-574(CH) zoning
change from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -138 (Planned Development),
in the Villages of Coppell Addition, Phase I, located on the northeast side of
MacArthur Boulevard, south of DeForest Road.
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Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that essentially in Villages of Coppell, Phase I, the requirements will be 15' front yards,
(20' for front garage, if it exists); 10' distance between dwellings; 10' minimum rear
yard; 4,500 sf minimum lot size; 45' minimum lot width; 100' minimum lot depth; 1,200
sf minimum dwelling size; 2 parking spaces, minimum, and in terms of maximum lot
coverage, 70%. The height will be limited to 2 1/2 stories. He stated that in terms of
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, minimum yard width next to a side street,
minimum side yard for non-residential use, and minimum rear yard for an alley -entry
garage, those requirements will all be the same in all nine neighborhoods.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-574(CH) Villages of
Coppell Addition, Phase I, to change the zoning from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot
Line) to PD -138 (Planned Development) with the changes that the maximum lot coverage
be 70% and the minimum dwelling size be twelve hundred (1,200) square feet.
Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-575(CH) zoning
change from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -139 (Planned Development),
in the Villages of Coppell Addition, Phase II, located on the northeast side of
MacArthur Boulevard, south of DeForest Road.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the proposed dimensional requirements for Villages of Coppell II, differ from
Villages of Coppell I, in that the minimum lot area is 5,700 sf; minimum lot width is 60'
and minimum lot depth is 95'. All the other requirements are the same as Villages of
Coppell I.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-575(CH) Villages of
Coppell Addition, Phase H, to change the zoning from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot
Line) to PD -139 (Planned Development) with the changes that the maximum lot coverage
be 70% and the minimum dwelling size be twelve hundred (1,200) square feet.
Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-576(CH) zoning
change from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -140 (Planned Development),
in the Villages of Coppell Addition, Phases III -A, III -B, IV -A, and IV -B, located on
the northeast side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of DeForest Road.
Commissioner Lowry excused himself from discussion since he is a resident of the area.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the distinction between this area and the other areas of Villages of Coppell, differ
in that the minimum lot area is 5,000 sf; minimum lot width is 50' and minimum lot
depth is 100'. All the other requirements are the same as the rest of the Villages of
Coppell.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-576(CH) Villages of
Coppell Addition, Phase III -A, III -B, IV -A and IV -B, to change the zoning from SF -0
(Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -140 (Planned Development) with the following
notation: the minimum lot size be 5,000 sf; the minimum lot width be 50', and the
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minimum lot depth be 100' and that all other existing conditions are based on the
conditions as indicated in this PD application: maximum lot coverage be 70% and the
minimum dwelling size be twelve hundred (1,200) square feet. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0-1) with Commissioners Wheeler, Thompson,
Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. Commissioner Lowry abstained.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-577(CH) zoning
change from SF -0 (Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -141 (Planned Development),
in the Parkwood Addition, Sections One. Two and Three, located on the west side
of Samuel Boulevard; north of Parkway Boulevard.
Chairman Redford excused himself from discussion since he is a resident of the area and
turned the chairmanship over to Vice Chairman Thompson.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this proposed zoning would have the same characteristics as the SF -7 district --
maximum height 2 1/2 stories (not more than 35'); minimum distance between buildings,
10'; minimum yard width next to a side street, 15'; minimum side yard for non-
residential use, 25'; minimum rear yard for alley -entry garage, 20', maximum lot
coverage 70 %; minimum front setback, 15', front setback for a garage with front entry,
20'; minimum rear yard, 10'; minimum lot area 6,000 sf; minimum lot width, 60';
minimum lot depth, 100'; minimum dwelling size 1,200 sf; minimum number of parking
spaces, 2.
Vice Chairman Thompson opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
Sheryl Garrett, 645 Thompson Drive, Coppell, TX, came forward in need
of clarification.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak opposition to this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman Thompson closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-577(CH) Parkwood
Addition, Sections One, Two and Three, to change the zoning from SF -0 (Single Family -
Zero Lot Line) to PD -141 (Planned Development) with the noted changes to include
maximum lot coverage be 70% and the minimum dwelling size be twelve hundred
(1,200) square feet. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0-1)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed. Commissioner Redford abstained.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-578(CH) zoning
change from TH-2 (Townhouse Residential) to PD -142 (Planned Development), in
the Park Meadow Addition, Sections One, Two and Three, located on the west side
of Moore Road; north of Parkway Boulevard.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the next five Public Hearings concern property currently zoned either Townhouse
1 or 2. The purpose for proposing Planned Development districts for these
neighborhoods is that they all have been developed as something other than townhouses.
In most instances, it has been single-family detached houses on lots of 5 or 6,000 sf and
in Sherwood Park, it is attached housing, which will be discussed later. Park Meadow
Addition's proposal is to change the zoning to a Planned Development district which
would have the following characteristics: Any uses permitted in a SF -7 zoning district;
no more than 2 1/2 stories (35 feet) in height; 10' minimum distance between dwellings;
15' minimum yard width next to the side street; minimum side yard for a non-residential
use, 25% minimum rear yard for an alley -entry garage, 20% maximum lot coverage,
70%; minimum front setback, in the case of Park Meadow, will be 25' because on the
Plat, there is a building line of 25', and Mr. Virtanen thanked Mr. John Bailey for
bringing this to the Planning Department's attention. The minimum front setback for a
garage would be 25% minimum rear yard, 15', minimum lot area, 6,500'; minimum lot
width, 65% minimum lot depth, 100% minimum dwelling size in square feet, 1,650
(current deed restrictions), and minimum number of parking spaces, 2.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-578(CH) Park
Meadow Addition, Sections One, Two and Three, to change the zoning from SF -0
(Single Family -Zero Lot Line) to PD -142
notation: the front yard setback be 25'.
Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
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(Planned Development) with the following
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-579(CH) zoning
change from TH-2 (Townhouse Residential) to PD -143 (Planned Development), in
the Parkview Addition, located on the west side of Lodge Road; south of Parkway
Boulevard.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that Parkview Addition is presently zoned TH-2 and is proposed to be rezoned to Planned
Development which would have all of the same characteristics that were enumerated for
Park Meadow, with the exception that the minimum setback will be 15'; 20' for a front -
entry garage; minimum lot area will be 4,000 sf; minimum dwelling. 1,400 sf; most of
the houses in Parkview are two-story and have from 1,700-2,200 square feet, but there
are a few single -story houses with as little as 1,400 sf.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-579(CH) Parkview
Addition, to change the zoning from TH-2 (Townhouse -2) to PD -143 (Planned
Development) as submitted by staff. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion.
Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-580(CH) zoning
change from TH-2 (Townhouse Residential) to PD -144 (Planned Development), in
the Sherwood Park Addition, Sections One and Two, located on the west side of
Moore Road; south of Parkway Boulevard.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that Sherwood Park is presently zoned TH-2 and is developed as individually owned,
single-family attached dwellings, in clusters of no more than two units to the cluster.
The proposed Planned Development district is to permit those same types of uses (single-
family attached dwellings with no more than two units to a cluster). The coverage,
height, and those types of features are the same as the others, with no requirement of a
side yard due to the fact that these are attached units, but there would be a requirement
for 10' of distance between two clusters. The minimum front setback will be 15'; 20'
for a front -entry garage; 15' rear yard; minimum lot area will be 3,700 sf; 37' minimum
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lot width; and 102' minimum lot depth; minimum dwelling size, 900 sf; and minimum
number of parking spaces, 1. These reflect the conditions that exist in that neighborhood
today.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-580(C) Sherwood Park,
to change the zoning from TH-2 (Townhouse -2) to PD -144 (Planned Development) with
the notations as provided by staff to be inclusive. Commissioner Lowry seconded the
motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson,
Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-581(CH) zoning
change from TH-1 (Townhouse Residential) to PD -145 (Planned Development), in
the Woodridge Addition, Section Five, and Block I and Lots 1-26 of Block J of
Sections One and Two, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard; south of
Sandy Lake Road.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this portion of Woodridge, while zoned for townhouses, was developed as single
family dwellings. The proposal for the Planned Development district is that there be
minimum front setback of 25'; minimum front setback for garage of 25'; 10' minimum
distance between dwellings; 20' rear yard; minimum lot area will be 5,000 sf; 45'
minimum lot width; and 115' minimum lot depth; minimum dwelling size, 1,000 sf; and
minimum number of parking spaces, 2, and restricted to SF -7 uses as follows: 2 1/2
stories (35') height; 15' for a side street side yard; 25' for a non-residential side yard;
20' for a minimum rear yard for an alley -entry garage, and maximum lot coverage of
70%.
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
Terry Lee, 1024 Mapleleaf, Coppell, TX, had a brief question.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
Brief discussion followed.
Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-581(CH) Woodridge,
Section 5 and Part of Sections 1 and 2, to change the zoning from TH-2 (Townhouse -2)
to PD -145 (Planned Development). Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-582(CH) zoning
change from TH-1 (Townhouse Residential) to SF -7 (Single -Family Residential), in
the Woodridge Addition, Section One, Lots 27-30, Block J, located on the east side
of Mapleleaf Lane; south of Sugarberry Drive.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that these four lots of Woodridge are commensurate in lot and dwelling size to the houses
across the street so it is recommended that the zoning for these homes be changed from
TH-1 (Townhouse -1) to SF -7 (Single Family -7) .
Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-582(CH) Woodridge
Addition, Section One, Lots 27-30 of Block J, to change the zoning from TH-1
(Townhouse -1) to SF -7 (Single Family -7). Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion.
Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.
George
ATTEST:
H. Jaho* Administrative Secretary
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