BM 1995-01-19 PZMinutes of January 19, 1995
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, January 19, 1995, in the Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Marsha Tunnell
Vice Chairman George Redford
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Chuck Sturges
Commissioner Carl Thompson
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Also present were City Attorney Rob Dillard, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Planning Director
Gary Sieb, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
PRE -SESSION
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION
2. Call to Order
Chairman Tunnell called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Redford gave the invocation.
4. Approval of Minutes dated December 15, 1994.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the minutes of December 15, 1994, as
submitted. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges, and Stewart
voting in favor of approval. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: (Held Under Advisement) To consider the approval of ZC-
571, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to SF-9 (Single Family-9) to allow the
construction of single family homes on 8.6501 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of State and Thweatt Roads, at the request of Nathan D. Maier
Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this case
was originally heard on December 15th and held under advisement so that members of
the community could express their feelings with regard to this zoning request.
Approximately 22 homes are proposed for this 8.6501 acres of property, although staff
has not seen a plan of development. Staff has considerable concern with this request and
some reasons for denial would be as follows: (1) concerns regarding airport noise; (2)
the Master Plan since 1987 has suggested that this land be reserved for Light Industrial
zoning; (3) if it is possible, staff would discourage putting residential structures basically
at the intersection of two 4 -lane highways (State Road will eventually be a 4 -lane divided
highway, as well as Thweatt Road; (4) regarding traffic up and down the alley next to
this tract, with retail, commercial or light industrial use on this tract, a solid 6 -foot
masonry screening wall would have to be constructed by that corner owner and there
would be no access to the alley, thereby decreasing the potential of any kind of additional
residential traffic, and (5) although a PD (Planned Development) might be more
appropriate on this property since no information has been made available as to how this
proposed subdivision would be laid out, staff still would not support residential use for
this tract. Staff s recommendation is that this case should be denied, even if it were a
PD.
Bill Dahlstrom, 4000 Fountain Place, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions. Messrs. Jerry Lacy and Mike Daniel
were also present.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. The following people spoke:
Clay W. Creel, 724 Postoak Drive, Coppell, TX 75019
David Hoover, 629 Autumnwood, Coppell, TX 75019
Sean Burke, 667 Oakbend Drive, Coppell, TX 75019
Mark Vowell, 634 Beal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019
Angela O'Malley, 622 Oakbend, Coppell, TX 75019
Pam Nicotera, 583 Oakbend, Coppell, TX 75019
Lisa Alexander, 603 Oakbend, Coppell, TX 75019
Steve Bellah, 713 Postoak, Coppell, TX 75019
Jack Clark, 718 Beal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019
Byron W. Clayton, 639 Oakbend, Coppell, TX 75019
Chairman Tunnell then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
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In response to comments made by some residents, Planning Director Sieb stated that staff
has been consistent with its recommendations relative to the Master Plan. He stated that
his recommendations are made from a professional Planning Director's viewpoint and
tries to recommend what is the best land use in the City of Coppell, no matter how
unpopular his recommendations may be. He then addressed various questions which
were brought up by the residents of Oakbend and Mr. Dahlstrom.
Extensive discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve the
zoning change for ZC-571 from LI to SF -9. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion.
Motion failed (3-4) with Commissioners Lowry, Thompson, and Sturges voting in favor.
Commissioners Wheeler, Tunnell, Redford and Stewart opposed.
Commissioner Redford made a motion to close the Public Hearing and deny the zoning
change for ZC-571. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried with
Commissioners Wheeler, Tunnell, Redford and Stewart voting in favor of denial.
Commissioners Lowry, Thompson and Sturges opposed.
Chairman Tunnell advised the applicant that an appeal of this decision could be made to
Council within 10 days.
The Commission took a five-minute break at 9:35 p.m.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1089, zoning change from R
(Retail) to R-S.U.P. (Retail, Special Use Permit) to allow a carry -out Mr. Jim's
Pizza establishment located at 600 E. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 110, at the request
of Todd Tolbert.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this
1,500 square foot facility request is for a carry -out pizza restaurant which will have
delivery service. It is located in Sandy Lake Plaza. All parking requirements are met.
Staff recommends approval, subject to typical requirements.
Todd Tolbert, 5201 Spring Lake Parkway, Apartment 209, Ft. Worth, TX, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that
there will be a total of 6 people working during their busy hours on Friday evenings,
including 4 drivers.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
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There were none.
Commissioner Sturges made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve S-1089
to change the zoning from R to R-S.U.P, subject to the site plan and all other provisions
of the S.U.P. requirements. Also, if the business sells, the Commission or Council has
the authority to call a public hearing to determine proper zoning. Commissioner
Redford seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of S-1090, zoning change from LI
(Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial -Special Use Permit) to allow the
operation of a natural gas well on one acre of a 43.8913 acre tract of property
located at the northwest corner of Thweatt and Coppell Roads, approximately 1,000
feet north of Thweatt Road and 1,300 feet west of Coppell Road, at the request of
WDS Resources, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff had
recommended denial for a number of reasons, i.e., the aesthetics were questioned; staff
had been told that users would not locate near a producing gas well; there was a potential
problem that Lone Star might not purchase the gas; if this request were granted, perhaps
it could change the complexion of this area of the City from industrial use, the "image"
of Coppell and what we envision for the future of the community might be threatened,
and the tentative tax benefits would not be that significant. However, staff has been told
that the applicant is prepared to address all these issues.
Jason and Sanford Dvorin, 5025 Arapaho Road, Suite 350, Dallas, TX, were present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Extensive discussion followed.
Chairman Tunnell opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Commissioner Sturges made a motion to close the Public Hearing and approve S-1090,
zoning change from LI to LI-S.U.P. to allow the operation of a natural gas well, subject
to the site plan and the following conditions:
1. If the well is dry, the applicant will return the site to pre -well conditions;
2. once the field has been discovered; all additional wells will be drilled no
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closer than 2,640 linear feet from each other;
3. the applicant (AFE Oil and Gas Consultants, an affiliate of WDS Resources,
Inc.) must represent themselves as being the Operator of Record of this well;
4. any request for exception would include the City of Coppell in the notification
process;
5. the well head will be fenced, based on the site plan;
6. there will be on-site supervision of "gatherers" of liquids;
7. the route of ingress and egress of the facility will be as follows: to enter,
traffic will be allowed from 121 east on Thweatt Road to the facility and to
exit, traffic would go west on Thweatt Road;
8. the site would have an irrigated landscaping system;
9. all other applicable ordinance of local, county and state Federal regulations
would be recognized and abided by; and
10. applicant will work with staff as to the color of the tanks.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. The motion carried (6-1) with
Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, Tunnell, Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in favor.
Commissioner Thompson opposed.
8. To consider the approval of Gulf United Industries Addition, Final Plat, to allow the
construction of a Gulf Bearing, Inc., facility on 11.2 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of Royal Lane and Bethel Road, at the request of Gromatzky,
Dupree and Associates.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this 11.2
acre tract proposing a 174,000 square foot warehouse industrial building has met all
platting conditions and staff recommends approval of this Final Plat. He also stated that
two variances were granted by Council at the Preliminary Plat level, i.e., sidewalks
would not be put in until determined necessary by the City and the screening fence
provisions were modified.
Mark Roberts, Brockette, Davis, Drake Engineers, 4144 North Central Expressway,
Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, was present to represent the item before the Commission and
answer any questions. Ross Ramsey, developer, was also present.
Commissioner Lowry motioned to approve the Gulf United Industries Final Plat with the
following variances granted by Council:
1, sidewalks will not be put in along Royal Lane until deemed necessary by the
City
2. a landscape screen will be allowed in lieu of a masonry screen wall along the
loading area.
Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnel], Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
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9. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Comprehensive Master Plan update.
Planning Director Gary Sieb reminded the Commission of his letter requesting that each
member make an appointment to meet with the Joe Pobiner, the Master Plan Consultant,
to discuss individual concerns, comments and opinions relative to how Coppell should
manage its growth over the next 20 years. The Commissioners were requested to call
the Planning Department to schedule a time for hourly interviews between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m., January 25th or 26th . This letter also went to Council.
B. Future special meetings of the Planning Commission:
• Monday, January 23, 1995, with the Park Board
• Tuesday, January 31, 1995, with the City Council
Planning Director Gary Sieb reminded the Commission that the January 23rd meeting is
designed to go over the Hike and Bike Trail Plan. The consultant will provide the
Commission with a rough draft of where it is believed the Hike and Bike Trail Plan can
be implemented in the City of Coppell. It will basically be a FYI joint meeting with the
Park Board from approximately 7-9 p.m. Commissioner Tunnell stated that she had a
conflict with this date.
On Tuesday, January 31 st at 7 p. m. in the 1 st floor Conference Room, there will be a
special meeting held with Council to try to understand how various cases are determined.
(This meeting was subsequently cancelled. It will be rescheduled.)
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Marsha Tunnell, Chairman
ATTEST:
H. Jaho&, Administrative Secretary
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