BM 1995-03-16 PZMinutes of March 16, 1995
PLANNING AND ZONING COIVIlV MION
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, March 16, 1995, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Vice Chairman George Redford
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Carl Thompson
Commissioner Karen Reyher
Also present were Mayor Tom Morton, City Attorney Rob Dillard, City Engineer Ken Griffin,
Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director, Pert Virtanen; Planning & Zoning
Coordinator, Isabelle Moro, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioners
Marsha Tunnell and Texx Stewart were absent. Mayor Morton issued the Oath of Office to
Karen Reyher and she was welcomed to the Commission.
PRE -SESSION (Oven to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Texas Government Code, Section 552.071 Consultation with City Attorney regarding
zoning matters.
Executive session convened at 7:23 p.m. and ended at 7:37 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION (Oren to the Public)
2. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Redford called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Thompson gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated February 16, 1995.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the minutes of February 16, 1995, as
submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and Reyher voting in favor.
None opposed.
5. To consider the approval of Primrose Schnnl of CoDWM— F N Plat_ Let 2. Block A,
to allow the operation of a day care center on 1.416 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road, just east of City Hall, at
the request of Dowdy, Anderson and Associates.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that the Preliminary Plat was approved by City Council on January 19th with
conditions. All conditions have been complied with; there is an excess in parking, the
landscaping surpasses minimum requirements and the Architectural Review Board has
approved the design of the building. Staff recommends approval subject to the payment
of water and sewer impact fees and any other required fees prior to filing of the plat.
Ken Reimer, 3712 McFarlin, Dallas, TX, owner, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve the Primrose School of Coppell, Lot
2, Block A. Final Plat with the condition that water and sewer impact fees and any other
required fees be paid prior to the filing of the plat. Commissioner Lowry seconded the
motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford
and Reyher voting in favor. None opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Birdsong Addition, Final Plat, Lot 1. Block A. to allow
a single-family residence on 5 acres of property located east of MacArthur
Boulevard, north of DeForest Road, at the request of Bruce Birdsong, owner.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating
that this property has existed in its present configuration for a number of years but has
never been platted. Mr. Birdsong has agreed to plat for the purpose of dedicating 10 feet
of right-of-way along the north side of DeForest Road but does not wish to dedicate a
Hike and Bike Trail easement across the rear of his property as required by the
Subdivision Ordinance. Upon advice of the City Attorney, Staff recommends approval
of the Final Plat with a variance of the Hike and Bike Trail requirement when the Plat
is presented to Council and no additional conditions.
Bruce Birdsong, owner, was present but opted not to represent this item before the
Commission.
No discussion followed.
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Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve the Birdsong Addition, Final Plat,
with a variance for the Hike and Bike Trail requirements. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler,
Thompson, Redford,and Reyher voting in favor. None opposed.
7. To consider the approval of The Burch Addition, F nal Plat. Lot 3. Block A, to
allow the operation of a dry cleaner establishment on approximately 0.814 acre of
property located at the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 384 feet south
of Bethel School Road, at the request of Wes Burch, owner.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
the Preliminary Plat was approved by the Commission on July 21, 1994, and by City
Council on August 9, 1994. Staff finds that the Final Plat complies with the
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, including the streetscape plan, and the
conditions of the Preliminary Plat approval, but that the site plan does not comply with
the provisions of paragraph 34-1-8, paragraph B of the Zoning Ordinance which
references landscape buffers along adjoining property lines. Therefore, Staff
recommends approval, subject to the applicant requesting and receiving a variance of this
provision from the Board of Adjustment.
Michael Dowdey, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc., 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite
100, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions. He indicated that the applicant intends to go before the Board of
Adjustment and requested approval of this Final Plat per the Board of Adjustment
decision. Ray Ellis with Kwik Industries, 4725 Nall Road, Dallas, TX, was also present.
Some discussion followed concerning the number of trees which will be lost on this
property. Planning Director Gary Sieb discussed the landscaping provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to deny The Burch Addition, Lot 3, Block A, Final
Plat, and suggested the applicant appear before the Board of Adjustment with regard to
the landscaping requirements. City Attorney Rob Dillard recommended that the
resubmittal fee be waived if the variance is granted by the Board of Adjustment. More
discussion took place. Commissioner Lowry amended his motion to deny The Burch
Addition, Lot 3, Block A, Final Plat, recommending that the fee be waived when the Plat
is resubmitted. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0)
with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Redford, and Reyher voting in favor
of denial. None opposed.
12. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Comprehensive Master Plan update.
Planning Director Gary Sieb reminded the Commissioners that they received copies of
the Stakeholders/City Council/P&Z Commission comments relative to interviews with
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the Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant. He emphasized that those opinions were
based on what the Consultant heard -- they are not staff position, they are not the
Consultant's position; they are actually opinions that were expressed by the community
with regard to the development of the City of Coppell.
Planning Director Sieb also reminded the Commission about the questionnaire which the
City Manager sent to all Boards and Commissions. He asked that this questionnaire be
returned as quickly as possible to the City Manager's office.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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Marsha Tunnell, Chairman
ATTEST:
H. JahoU, Administrative Secretary
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