BM 1997-12-18 PZMinutes of December 18, 1997
PLANNING AND ZONING COMWSSION
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 18, 1997, in the Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Jon Nesbit (arrived at 7:55 p.m.)
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 Karen Turner was absent.
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
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2. Call to Order.
Commissioner Stan Lowry called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated November 20, 1997.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 1997, as
written. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1136, Ann's
Donut Shop, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial,
Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a doughnut shop in the Town
Oaks Shopping Center located at 120 South Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Sue Ahn.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the proposed development, which will provide carry -out service
only from approximately 5:30 a.m. till about noon. She stated that the shop is 10' wide
by 60' long and mentioned that the floor plan provided in the packets was not properly
scaled and needs to be redrawn. Ms. Moro stated that Staff recommends approval of the
Special Use Permit, subject to the floor plan being rescaled.
Sue Ahn, 1811 Crooked Lane, Ft. Worth, TX, 76112, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions
Some discussion followed relative to the width of the shop and being able to
accommodate the equipment needed for its operation. Planning Director Sieb learned
from the applicant that she has other donut shops in the area that are the same width or
narrower and the equipment layout is workable. He stated that from a land use
standpoint, this proposal is a good one, although he stated that a properly scaled floor
plan is advisable before this case goes to Council.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1136, Ann's Donut
Shop, subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) Floor Plan must be drawn to scale.
(2) The signage shall be that shown on the Site Plan (one attached sign
measuring no more than 10 square feet).
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The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kittrell; motion carried (5-0) with
Commissioners Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and DeFilippo voting in favor.
None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1135, Phillips 66 Gas
Station, Convenience Store and Car Wash, zoning change from C (Commercial) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the development of a gas
station with a convenience store with incidental food sales and car wash on 1.204
acres of property located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Moore
Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the property and service facilities in the Dallas area of similar style,
stating that this service station would have a canopy with gas pumps capable of serving
10 cars at a time, a 4,200 square foot convenience store and a drive-through car wash
facility. Mr. Virtanen referred to a letter sent by the property owner indicating that the
Staff recommendation was inappropriate and staff had gone beyond its bounds in writing
it. The property owner implied that the Commission didn't have the right to deny this
use because the property is zoned Retail. However, Section 30 of the Zoning Ordiance
says, in essence, that after a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission
that the use is in general conformance with the Master Plan of the City, the City Council
ma grant a Special Use Permit as an additional use; that in recommending a Special
Use Permit be granted, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall determine that such
uses are harmonious and adaptable to building structures and uses of abutting property
and property in the vicinity. He stated that the proposed use and proposed buildings are
incompatible with the property in the vicinity. Since every Special Use Permit granted
shall be considered as an amendment to the Ordinance as applicable to the property under
consideration, Council does not have to amend this Ordinance. City Attorney Hager
concurred. Mr. Virtanen then stated that Staff recommends denial of this Special Use
Permit because the scope of the project far exceeds neighborhood service needs; the
proposed development is incompatible with its surroundings; the four driveway entrances
to the site would adversely affect traffic movement on the street; the flat canopy is out of
character with its residential environment; the need for a car wash is questionable; the
colors and signage do not conform with CIVIC. recommendations; and landscaping,
while sufficient in area to meet City requirement, is inadequate in quality of plant
material to offset or soften the impact of the proposed highly commercialization aspects
of this relatively minor comer on a thoroughfare designated as a primary image zone.
Chairman Lowry wanted the record to reflect that Commissioner Jon Nesbit arrived for the
meeting at 7:55 p.m., before the start of this Public Hearing.
Mark Wainscott, Wainscott & Associates, Inc., 16775 Addison Road, Suite 360, Dallas,
TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
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Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., was also present to discuss this
project.
Considerable discussion followed, mainly focusing on the intensity of use for the area.
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. Those speaking were:
Walter Pettijohn, 525 Oak Grove, Coppell, TX.
Calvin Nevels, 1915 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, TX., Assistant Pastor for
Sandy Lake Road Baptist Church'.
Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion deny Case No. S-1135, Phillips 66 Gas Station,
Convenience Store and Car Wash Special Use Permit application. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and DeFilippo voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
6. To consider the approval of Sandy Lake Plaza, Lot 2, Block 1. Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of a gas station with a convenience store with incidental food
sales and car wash on 1.204 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson &
Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing an
exhibit of the proposed development. This being the companion case of the Phillips 66
Special Use Permit request, he stated since proper zoning is not in place, Staff
recommends denial of this Preliminary Plat.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny the Sandy Lake Plaza, Lot 2. Block 1.
Prelimin= PI . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nesbit; motion carried (6-
0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and DeFilippo
voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1074RR, White
Glove Express, zoning change from C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to
amend the Special Use Permit concerning the signs previously approved and made
a part of the Ordinance granting the Special Use Permit on property located along
the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet south of Braewood
Drive, at the request of Lenny Poulsen.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that a change in signage from those shown on the Site Plan and elevations that were
attached to the approved Ordinance is causing the need to amend the ordinance. Mr.
Virtanen stated that the proposed signage is the same size as panel signs on the west and
north sides of the lube building, however, the colors are not compatible with the colors to
be replaced on the car wash facility. He then showed exhibits of signage of other Q -lube
facilities in the area. Mr. Virtanen stated that Staff recommends approval of this request,
subject to a graphics package for both buildings (the car wash and the Q -lube) that is
visually compatible and uniform, whether it be a panel sign that was originally approved
in Special Use Permit or individually mounted letters. He stated that when the panel
signs were permitted, the final recommendation from the C.I.V.I.C. group which
recommended individual channel letters as opposed to panel signs had not yet been
proposed.
Lenny Poulsen, 433 Carter Drive, Coppell, TX, was present to represent this item before
the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Joe Orman, 322 Harwell Street,
Coppell, TX was also present and spoke. Mr. Poulsen stated that he agrees with Staff
regarding sign conformity between the two buildings and acknowledged he would be
better off using individual channel letters vs. back -lit canned signs as was originally
approved; however, he believes that a green "Q" is necessary to conform with Q-lube's
trademark.
Some discussion followed.
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 closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1074RR, White Glove
Express, subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) The signage for Q lube will be individual channel letters -- the "Q" being
the color green; the "lube" being the color ivory.
(2) The signage on White Glove Express will match the same channel letters
-- "White Glove" being the color maroon; "Express" being the color
ivory and the hand symbol being the color ivory with a maroon stripe
under the hand. The letters may be back lit.
It was noted that revised exhibits need to be provided to City Council. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Nesbit; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
S. To consider the approval of D/FW Trade Center, Lot 2, Block 5, Final Plat and Site
Plan Review, to allow the development of a 493,697 square foot warehouse/
distribution facility on 22.513 acres of property located east of Freeport Parkway,
along the south side of Patriot Drive in the D/FW Trade Center Industrial Park, at
the request of Goodwin & Marshall, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the property and the exterior elevation of the proposed Building
"F". She stated a future truck court in the front of the building (south side of Patriot
Drive) is being proposed. Since the Zoning Ordinance requires any loading areas
adjacent to a street Right -of -Way be screened by a 6 -foot high masonry wall, the
applicant is seeking a variance from Council to this requirement, proposing a 6 -foot high
living screen hedge. Ms. Moro mentioned that this site's landscaping meets City
requirements, however, when evaluating this project, Staff did not include the future
truck load area when the interior parking landscaping requirements were calculated. The
applicant is well aware that if and when this truck court is built, they would have to
provide approximately 9,100 square feet of additional interior landscaping and 23 more
trees. The location of this additional landscaping area will be left to the applicant's
discretion. Ms. Moro then stated that Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat and
Site Plan, subject to the seven recommended conditions listed on the Staff Report.
Michael Sullivan, Landscape Consultants, 1618 San Francisco Street, Carrollton, TX,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Robert Marshall, Goodwin & Marshall, 6001 Bridge Street, Ste. 100, Ft. Worth, TX,
and Doug Johnson, 6919 Windy Ridge Drive, Dallas, TX (representative of IDI) were
also present. Mr. Marshall stated an objection to Condition #7, requiring a paved fire
lane in front of the building (re the future truck loading dock) and gave his reason. Mr.
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Johnson described the project and stated that typical buildings in this industrial park are
speculative in nature with no tenants in mind.
Some discussion followed. Travis Crump, Fire Marshall, addressed the concern
regarding the necessity for a paved fire lane, stating that this is a Zoning Ordinance
requirement.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the D/FW Trade Center. Lot 2, Block
5 Final Plat and Site Plan, subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) Eliminate the reference to "outside storage" on the Site Plan.
(2) Change Thweatt Road to Sandy Lake Road on the Vicinity Map shown on
the Site Plan.
(3) Indicate on the Site Plan aid Landscape Plan that a variance is being
sought to allow a 3 foot high berm with living screen instead of a 6 foot
high brick masonry wall.
(4) Revise the landscape plans (L-2, L-3 and L-4) to match the L-1 landscape
plan.
(5) Submit literature on the "Canaerts Red Cedar" for staff review and
approval.
(6) Specify type and height of lighting poles shown on the Utility Plan.
(7) As part of the current project, pave that portion of the future truck court
which is shown as a fire lane in front of the building.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo voting in favor.
None opposed.
9. To consider the approval of Alford Media Addition, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 41,231 square foot office/warehouse facility on 14.793 acres of
property located along the east side of State Road, approximately 1,350 feet north of
Ruby Road, at the request of Dunaway Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert V irtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the property and stating that this Final Plat conforms with the
approved Preliminary Plat and Staff recommends approval.
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Ron Pearson, Bullard Construction, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions
No discussion followed
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Alford Media, Final Plat. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Kittrell; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo voting in favor.
None opposed.
10. To consider the approval of amending the Bylaws of the Planning and Zoning
Commission relative to attendance and clarification language. A 2/3rds vote of the
Commission is required.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that Section
1-10-3.7 concerning Attendance of Commission Members has been added to the Bylaws,
the Commission's suggested changes to the Rules of Order and other minor wordage
changes discussed at last month's Commission meeting were incorporated. He stated that
a 2/3rds vote of the Commission is required. Chairman Lowry commended the Planning
Staff for revising the Bylaws and bringing these revisions forward. He stated that Bylaws
guide and help keep control of situations as they may arise. He commended this
Commission and the past Commissions for its/their professionalism that has been
exhibited.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the amended Bylaws of the Planning
and Zoning Commission as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, Lowry,
McCaffrey, DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
11. 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 December 9th.
B. Director's comments
Planning Director Sieb stated that COG would be willing to offer their courses to
the Planning Commission during two 4 -hour sessions which will probably be held
on two Saturday mornings. In order to hold down the cost of this training, COG
suggested allowing other Planning Commissioners in the area to join in these
training sessions. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that this would be
acceptable. Director Sieb will relay this decision to COG and hopefully, training
sessions can be set up the early part of 1998.
Mr. Sieb distributed the 1998 Submission Deadline schedule to the
Commissioners for their information.
Mr. Sieb then wished the Commissioners and their families a happy holiday
season.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m.
Stan Lowry, Chairman
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Barbarak Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary
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