BM 1998-01-15 PZMinutes of January 15, 1998
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 15, 1998, in the Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Karen Turner
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Also present were Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, City Attorney Bob Hager, Fire
Marshall Travis Crump, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen,
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara
Jahoda. Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo was absent.
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
2. Call to Order.
Commissioner Stan Lowry called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated December 18, 1997.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 1997,
as written. Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and Turner voting in favor. None
opposed.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD-165, Vista
ProRcrties, a zoning change request from MF-2 (Multi-Family-2) to PD-SF-7
(Planned Development, Single Family-7), to allow the development of 59 residential
lots on a 22.811 acre tract of land located south of Spur 553, east of Denton Tap
Road, at the request of Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the proposed development and relating the history of this property.
She stated that this planned development is very similar to the existing Vistas of Coppell
Phases 1 and 2 to the east. Ms. Moro stated that the applicant is requesting a 7' side yard
setback for 35 percent of the homes and an 8' foot side yard setback for the remaining 65
percent of the homes. The plan indicates that Lots 11, 12 and 13 in Block C, located
along the western property line, will not be developed until the private road on the
Coppell Independent School District site is dedicated, which action is being pursued by
the applicant. Because the C.I.S.D. could close off the two proposed streets leading to
the school property at any time, she stated that Staff would like to see this road dedicated
prior to this subdivision being final platted. In lieu of paying the park fees Ms. Moro
mentioned the applicant would like to dedicate to the City the 5+ acre open space area
along the eastern property line; however, the Leisure Services Department has yet to
determine its desire to acquire this property. This subdivision is also impacted by the
Denton Creek Trail along the southern property line and a Hike and Bike Trail will be
constructed on top of the levee upon approval from the Denton County Levee District.
Ms. Moro stated that one major concern to the Planning Staff relates to the interior
circulation pattern -- the lack of an internal connection between Vistas 1 and 2 and this
proposed subdivision (totalling approximately 300 homes) to the two school sites, other
than the pedestrian/bicycle Hike & Bike Trail to the south. She stated that once S.H. 121
is built, there will be no crossover access and in order to get from one phase to another
or get to the school, one would need to exit the subdivision on Spur 553, travel east to
MacArthur Boulevard, turn west on Spur 553 to Denton Tap Road and then drive east
again on Spur 553. Ms. Moro then stated that all in all, Staff recommends approval of
the Planned Development, subject to the eight recommended conditions listed in the Staff
Report, plus a condition to correct the zoning reference of the C . I . S . D . property from
HC (Highway Commercial) to SF -7 (Single Family 7) on the zoning exhibit.
Some discussion followed.
Karen Porter, Carter & Burgess, 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75247,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Dan
Anderson and Charles Emery of Vista Properties, 2728 N. Harwood, 8th Floor, Dallas,
TX 75201, and Terry Mitchell, Carter & Burgess, were also present and addressed the
Commission. Ms. Porter stated that this development recognizes and will abide by the
standards set for PD -149, Vistas of Coppell, in terms of landscaping, buffering distance
from Spur 553, one story houses along the frontage road, etc. She then addressed the
recommended conditions.
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Extended discussion followed focusing on the open space area, the deceleration lane and
the connection between the existing Vistas of Coppell subdivision and this proposed
development.
Chairman Lowry opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Lowry then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Lowry left the Public Hearing open.
Additional discussion followed relative to an access street between developments.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to continue the Public Hearing on Case No PD -
165, Vista Properties, zoning change from MF -2 to PD -SF -7 to the Planning and Zoning
Commission's February 19th meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Turner; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry,
McCaffrey, and Turner voting in favor of continuance. None opposed.
5. To consider the approval of Copnell Crossing Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of 5 commercial lots on a 9.891 acre tract of land located at the
northwest corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Beltline Road, at the request of Kurtz &
Bedford Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the property and stating that although this is not a Public Hearing,
there may be some people who would like to express an opinion on the case. He stated
that Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for the entire site, subject to the
four conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Regarding Site Plan approval, Mr. Virtanen
suggested that the Commission defer a decision at this time and review it with the Final
Plat and suggested that each Site Plan be limited to each site separately as it comes in for
Final Plat approval.
Jim Kurtz, Kurtz -Bedford Associates, Inc., 4222 Rosehill Road, Suite 2, Garland, TX
75043, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions, stating that he concurs with the Staff comments and will work with Staff to
satisfy any concerns and will add the necessary easements, etc.
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Some discussion followed relative to access to the site.
Chairman Lowry afforded the opportunity to speak to anyone wishing to do so. Those
people speaking were:
Steve Parsons, 6309 Clear Ridge Drive, Dallas, TX, spoke for himself and fellow
owners of the Town House property to the west, stating that with this
development, there will be no access from MacArthur Boulevard to his
property.
Patrick Keenan, 412 Wellington, Coppell, TX, spoke concerning the traffic flow
on MacArthur (the three proposed entrances) .
Mike Martin, Assistant City Engineer, was asked to comment on the suggestion of an
entry only on the most southern entrance. He stated that the developer has agreed to a
double deceleration lane at the first two entrances and felt that this is adequate with
regard to traffic flow. An entry only at the southern entrance might cause more problems
than it could help in that situation. A question was posed regarding the possibility of a
traffic light at the first median break south of Riverchase Drive. Mr. Martin replied that
the City has no plans for a light at that location.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Coppell Crossing Preliminary
Plat, subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) Adjustments being made on the final plat, site plan, or both, regarding the
location of property lines within shared driveways.
(2) Provision of domestic water service from in front of fire detector check
meters and not from fire lines.
(3) Provision of a utility easement a minimum of 10' by 15' for the fire
detector check meter vault.
(4) Showing all sight visibility triangle easements on the plat at all points of
driveway ingress and egress.
Commissioner McCaffrey then stated that Site Plan approval for all sites will be
considered separately when Final Plats are submitted for consideration. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Nesbit; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and Turner voting in favor. None opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Presbyterian Medical Center, Site Plan Review, to
allow the development of a 75,000 square foot ambulatory care facility and a 45,000
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square foot medical office building on a 14.82 acre tract of land located at the
northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Spur 553, at the request of BKS, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the proposed development. He stated that overall, this proposal is
a good one but the proposed signage does not comply with Section 29 of the Zoning
Ordinance for sign regulations. The applicant would have to appeal to the Board of
Adjustment for a variance. He stated that Staff recommends approval of this Site Plan,
subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report.
Danny Babin, HKS, Inc., 700 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75201, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
that he is prepared to address the sign issue and providing a blue color sample of typical
Presbyterian Hospital signs used at the Dallas and Plano campuses, etc.
Some discussion followed relative to signage, building material, parking lot lighting,
trees, etc. Mr. Babin stated it is the intent of the architects to comply with the C. 1 . V. I. C.
report regarding brick color, roof color, etc. Tom Palmer, Presbyterian Hospital
representative stated that the contract with Vista Properties to purchase this property is
contingent upon Site Plan approval by the City and believes that the requested signage is
appropriate for this facility. He stated this facility will cost $30 million and
acknowledged a variance will be needed from the Board of Adjustment and was
concerned about the timing aspect. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, commented that the
earliest this applicant can be heard by the Board of Adjustment is March 5th. An
application must be filed by the first week of February. Mr. Palmer stated that an
extension of the contract would have to be worked out with Vista Properties in order to
go forward with this project. Mr. Palmer believes the current Zoning Ordinance may not
necessarily be appropriate for this type of facility, and this is one of the issues that they
will argue before the Board.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Presbyterian Medical Center, Site
Plan, subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) Revision of the graphics package to comply with Section 29 Sign
Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, or receiving a variance from the
Board of Adjustment.
(2) Specification of building material and color selections.
(3) Approval by TxDOT of driveway location on Spur 553 (S.H. 121 Bypass)
and the design of driveways accessing Highland Drive and Spur 553
meeting City of Lewisville requirements. (See Engineering Comments . )
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The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and Turner voting in favor.
None opposed.
7. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions
Planning Director Gary Sieb updated the Commission on the Planning and Zoning
cases brought before Council on January 13th. He stated the Bylaws were
approved as a Resolution and two clarifications were made to the document.
Revised copies will be available to the Commission next month.
B. Director's comments
There were none.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 p.m.
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Stan Lowry, C airman
ATTEST:
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