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BM 1997-08-21 PZMinutes of August 21, 1997 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, August 21, 1997, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Commissioner Stan Lowry, Chairman Commissioner Rick McCaffrey, Vice Chairman Commissioner Madge Cruse Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo Commissioner Texx Stewart Commissioner George Redford Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Acting Fire Marshall Travis Crump, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public) 1. Briefing on the Agenda. Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that a letter had been received from Jack Jones announcing his resignation from the Planning Commission. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 2. Call to Order. Chairman Stan Lowry called the meeting to order. 3. Approval of Minutes dated July 17, 1997. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 1997, as written. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 4. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1084R, Kwik Kar, zoning change for property zoned C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) by amending the Site Plan of an automotive service center to permit a 900 square foot building expansion for two additional service bays on property located approximately 300 feet south of Bethel School Road, along the west side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Kwik Industries, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing illustrations of other Kwik Kar facilities in near -by cities and exhibits of the proposal stating that from Staff perspective, since Denton Tap Road is a primary image zone, the City wants to get the best quality development possible and there are several recommendations listed in the Staff Report which need to be considered. He also stated that originally, City Council waived the requirement of a screening wall because it was conceived that it would have to be located at the rear property line which would require the removal of trees. However, this is not the case -- it can be located anywhere between the development and the rear of the property. Staff feels that since this proposal will extend the facility to the rear, the screening wall is appropriate and should be located at the edge of the development before the wooded area so that the trees can be preserved. Mr. Virtanen explained that the applicant proposes to remove two parking spaces with the thought that two trees could be preserved, although Staff doubts that these trees could be preserved because the fill of the current parking area is already sloping onto the root system of those two trees. If the parking lot is extended even further to the west, it seems highly likely that the root system of those Post Oak trees will get covered and within five years they'll die. Since there are 11 large trees back in the western portion of the property, Staff has no major problem with the removal of the two trees in order to accommodate the expansion. He stated that Staff recommends approval of the request with the 11 conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Sid Hollingsworth, Kwik Industries, Inc., 4725 Nall Road, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he had a few questions and problems with a few of the recommendations and relayed his feelings to the Commission. Discussion followed pertaining to the power line issue. Since this Public Hearing was a continuation from the July 17th meeting, Chairman Lowry asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this request to come forward. Those in favor were: Ray Ellis, 4725 Nall Road, Dallas, TX Bob Voelker, 335 Still Forest, Coppell, TX Chairman Lowry then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. Those in opposition were: Roger Ryan, 470 Wales Court, Coppell, TX Lisa Titensor, 474 Wales Court, Coppell, TX Pa Joni Freeman, 473 Wales Court, Coppell, TX Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing. Considerable discussion followed mainly pertaining to signage, the power line issue, lighting for the building, screening wall, etc. City Attorney Hager reminded the Commission that with regard to the C . I . V . I . C . recommendations, unless there is an Ordinance or other regulation adopted by the Council, it makes it difficult for the Commission to consider that group's recommendations. He stated, however, that there is an existing Subdivision Ordinance provision which says "where practical or reasonable, all utilities shall be placed underground. " Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve S -1084R, Kwik Kar, zoning change for property zoned C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), by amending the Site Plan for an automotive service center to permit a 900 square foot building expansion for two additional service bays, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Restriction of the removal of existing trees to the 2 post oak trees located closest to the existing building. (2) Addition of concrete pavement to provide 2 additional parking spaces in the area where the 2 existing trees are removed. (3) Architectural elevations, to be provided by the applicant, which show building materials and style of the same nature as the existing building. (4) Removal of all attached signs except for the letters which read Kwik Kar Lube & Tune, the Official Inspection Station sign, and 6 customer directional signs, limited to 3 on each side of the building located on every other space between bay doors. (5) Redesign of the 6 customer directional signs in colors to match and coordinate with the business identification sign. (6) Removal of all portable signs, since they are not now and never have been permitted by Coppell sign regulations. (7) Relocate the overhead power line a minimum of 80' from the Denton Tap right-of-way line. (8) Construction of a retaining wall 5 feet beyond the edge of proposed pavement, to prevent filling over the root systems of the existing post oak trees within 25 feet of the proposed pavement. There will be no additional fill beyond the retaining wall to the west side of the property. (9) Placement of temporary protective fencing along the eastern edge of the wooded area to prevent construction and construction equipment from disturbing more than 25% of the area under the drip line of the 5 trees shown to be preserved east of the City sewer easement. (10) Construction of a screening wall on top of the retaining wall to comply with Section 33 of the Zoning Ordinance. (11) Additional light fixtures on the rear of the building addition shall be shielded. (12) The west end of the property be maintain in accordance with City standards. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. (Commissioner McCaffrey suggested that replacement of dying trees within one year be added as a condition. After discussion, it was determined that this condition could be enforced for new additional landscape; however, in this case, it would be unenforceable. The condition was eliminated.) 3 5. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1022R, McDonald's, zoning change for property zoned C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) by amending the Site Plan of a drive-through restaurant to permit a 975 square foot attached enclosed play area on the north side of the existing restaurant located approximately 201 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of David E. Larsen and Associates, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the proposed project. He reminded the Commission that this case was continued from the June 19th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He then said that Staff restates its position that the existing Zoning Ordinance is very clear that expansion of a dimensionally non -conforming structure is permissible only when the addition observes all current area regulations and development standards. The problem with this site is that it's currently substandard in terms of parking in that the square footage of the existing restaurant building, if the parking standards that are in place today are applied, is 8 parking spaces short. He stated that any additions to the building would make this matter worse, plus any addition will also remove existing landscape area and the site is, by current standards, lacking in this aspect. He then stated that Staff recommends denial because the site is already developed to its capacity and that expansion of the building is not an option, but if the Commission approves of this proposal, Staff would have some additional concerns and the Board of Adjustment would have to grant a special exception for parking below Code and would also need to grant a variance in the landscape requirements. David Larsen, 633 Cerrita Circle, Heath, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He offered an extended presentation of an alternative to his former proposal and requested that this application be considered favorably. Some discussion followed. Since this Public Hearing was a continuation from the June 19th meeting, Chairman Lowry asked 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. Extensive discussion followed regarding the inadequacy of room to expand, etc. 4 Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny Case No. S -1022R, McDonald's. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Motion carried (4-2) with Commissions Cruse, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. Commissioners Redford and Lowry opposed. The applicant has 15 days to appeal this decision to Council. Chairman Lowry called for a ten-minute recess. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -152R. Upper Image Car Wash, zoning change for property zoned PD -C (Planned Development, Commercial) by amending the Planned Development to permit a 3,498 square foot self-service car wash building and a 1,680 square foot drying shed on property located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,014 feet north of Beltline Road, at the request of Oppel Family Partnership. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits and stating that this site is the old SpeeDee Oil Change location between the City Garage and Sonic drive-through restaurant along MacArthur Boulevard. She said that at the time when the initial site plan for the Planned Development was approved, Staff had some reservations recommending an automobile related use in such a high profile area because of the intensity of the use and the esthetics of the facility. After discussions with the original developers, Staff agreed it would be possible to establish auto related uses on MacArthur without negatively impacting the area if the developer would agree to three conditions: (1) the use of unified building materials, (2) coordination of signage and restrained use of such and (3) extensive landscaping on the site. Ms. Moro went on to state that tonight's applicant is in compliance with these conditions, however, the proposed red -channel lettering is in conflict with the recommendation of the C . I . V . I . C . report which suggested that the attached signs be limited to white, black or neutral colors (a shade of gray or brown) . She stated that from the esthetics standpoint, this self-service car wash facility is far superior in quality than the existing two facilities along Denton Tap Road and it would add less bulk than a free-standing box structure in this high visibility area, yet Staff has trouble recommending this use at this particular location because of the approved full- service car wash facility being built across the street, the fact that there are two existing self-service car wash facilities along Denton Tap Road, and a pending application for another self-service facility to the south of this proposal. She stated that on one hand Staff could recommend approval of this amendment to the Planned Development, subject to the six conditions list on the Staff Report. On the other hand, the viability of this request is questioned based on the demand, the proximity of this use to the car wash being built across the street and the existing facilities near -by, etc. In the inial analysis, Staff recommends against this request. Ken Lambert, 1721 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Ray Oppel, owner, 2104 Willow Bend Drive, Plano, TX, was also present. Mr. Lambert showed the Commission slides of various stereo -type car washes and his proposed facility and stated that they will comply with all Staff conditions. Mr. Oppel stated the attributes of his proposed facility, stating that it will be monitored 24 hours/day by security cameras and will be E manned by one employee. Chairman Lowry opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this request to come forward. Those speaking in favor were: Andy Wagner, 601 Wellington Road, Coppell, TX Bob Voelker, 335 Still Forest, Coppell, TX 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. PD -152R, Upper Image Car Wash for an amendment to the Planned Development, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Submittal of an irrigation plan. (2) Increase the landscaping by 300 square feet. (3) Revise color of attached sign to reflect the C . I . V . I . C . recommendation of white, black or neutral colors for backlit plastic attached signs. (4) Substitute Andora, Blue Rug, and Wilton Juniper with a Juniperus Horizontalis or Procumbens, as well as replace the Bradford Pear with the Aristocrat Pear. (5) Hours of operation be limited to 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. (6) Lighting to match existing facilities on site -- minimum lighting for landscaping and security of facility after hours. (7) The facility be manned by a uniformed, identifiable employee a minimum of eight hours per day. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Redford; motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. As a point of clarification, City Attorney Hager mentioned that approval of the building elevations by the Riverchase Architectural Review Board needs to be accomplished by the applicant. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -162. Archon Apartments, zoning change for property zoned LI (Light Industrial) to PD -MF (Planned Development, Multi -Family) to permit a 600 -unit apartment complex to be constructed in two phases on 37.77 acres of property located on the south side of Beltline Road, approximately 2,100 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of WHRB Real Estate Limited Partnership. In compliance with Section 551.071(b) of the Government Code, Chairman Lowry convened into Executive Session at 10:40 p.m. for consultation with City Attorney. Regular Session reconvened at 11:10 p.m. Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, giving some historical background since the 1972 Comprehensive Master Plan and showing exhibits of the proposed site. He stated that although this area was never considered for multi- family zoning in the past, there is now multi -family zoning in the immediate vicinity and this use, at this time, is reasonable to consider. While supportive of this application and :1 recognizing that the Comprehensive Master Plan would need to be modified, Staff has some concerns relative to building height, the amount of playground area, building materials, etc. Mr. Virtanen stated that Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan and approval of this Planned Development, subject to the Site Plan, building elevations and landscape plan modified to comply with five recommended further conditions as listed in the Staff Report, including Engineering comments. Mark Walcott, 12440 Broken Bow, Houston, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He gave an extended presentation; stated that he was prepared to address Staff recommended conditions and showed exhibits of his proposal. Regarding the Hike and Bike Trail, Mr. Walcott said that the developer is considering deeding to the City an easement -- a strip of land 15 feet wide, basically from Beltline Road to the drainage ditch for an access for school children to get to and from the Valley Ranch middle school that is being built. He stated that the applicant might use the cost of that land to off -set a credit of the signalization which will be installed so that the Riverchase children could access the school property through this development. This would involve a revision to the Site Plan. Chairman Lowry opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor or in opposition of this request to come forward. Andy Wagner, 601 Wellington Road, Coppell, TX (opposed to rezoning) David St. Clair, Jr., 205 Coral Drive, Coppell, TX (opposed to rezoning) Rick Simmons, 1400 Ramsgate Ct. , Southlake, TX (owners of the Mansions by the Lake, new apartment complex in west Coppell -- urged the applicant to adhere to staff recommendations and make this a quality multi -family development) Bob Voelker, 335 Still Forest, Coppell, TX (power pole issue -- in favor of rezoning) Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing. Planning Director Gary Sieb was asked to comment on the power line issue. He stated that C.I.V.I.C.'s recommendations were not approved by Council until February of this year. Since we now have guidance from the Council, Mr. Sieb assured the Commission that Staff will consistently ask that power lines be put underground. Further discussion followed. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. PD -162, Archon Apts. zoning change from LI to PD -MF, subject to the Site Plan, building elevations and landscape plan modified to comply with recommended further conditions, subject to Engineering comments relative to the Site Plan and subject to the following additional conditions: (1) Delineation and designation of a total of 2.096 acres of Phase One and 1.68 acres of Phase Two for use as playgrounds, parks and recreation for the residents of the apartment complex. (2) Adherence to exterior material selections as shown on the color 7 boards submitted for Phase One and Phase Two, with the exception that the white -slurry brick shown for Color Palette A be permitted only if used as accent masonry to an earth -tone brick as defined by the C.I.V.I.C. report to City Council of February, 1997. (3) Placement of the overhead wiring along Belt Line Road underground (See discussion of the Preliminary Plat) . (4) Accommodation of a hike and bike trail to provide a pedestrian link between the Riverchase development and nearby school facilities. (5) Provision of building elevations for all building configurations, including leasing/recreation facilities, garages, F -A 1-A 1-F, El. -CI -Cl. -El, F1 -B1 -B1 -F1, B -A -A- B, etc. On buildings which contain portions that are three-story, limitation of building height, as measured at the mean height level between eaves and ridge, to 30 feet for two-story portions and to 40 feet for three-story portions; with an overall height as measured at the roof ridge not to exceed 35 feet for two-story portions nor 45 feet for three-story portions. On buildings which do not contain a third story, limitation of building height, as measured at the mean height level between eaves and ridge, to 30 feet for the most central 8 units and to 27 feet for the remaining 8 units; with an overall height as measured at the roof ridge not to exceed 38 feet for the most central 8 units nor 32 feet for the remaining 8 units. It was also recommended that Staff work with the applicant on Condition No. 5 relative to the exceptions discussed during the P&Z Hearing. The chart, as volunteered by the applicant, with the two exceptions will be included as an exhibit. Commissioner Cruse also moved that an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan be made to show this 33 -acre site suitable for multi -family residential use. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6- 0) with Commissions Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 8. To consider the approval of Gunner Subdivision Lots 1-2 Block A Preliminar Plat, to permit construction of a 600 -unit apartment complex to be undertaken in two phases on separate tracts of land totaling 37.77 acres of property located on the south side of Beltline Road, approximately 2,100 feet of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Carson-Salcedo-McWilliams, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this is the Preliminary Plat for the zoning change just heard. He stated that Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments and the two conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Mark Walcott, 12440 Broken Bow, Houston, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he does not agree with Staff conditions but will adhere to all technical issues in the Engineering comments. He stated that he will be happy to work with Staff regarding the location of the Hike and Bike Trail. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the Gunner Subdivision, Lots 1&2, Block A, Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Accommodation of a Hike and Bike Trail to provide a pedestrian link between the Riverchase development and nearby school facilities. (2) Placement of overhead wiring along the Beltline Road frontage underground. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -11634 Windsor Estates, zoning change for property zoned A (Agriculture) to PD -SF -9 (Planned Development, Single Family -9) to allow a Planned Development containing 27 single-family residential lots with common area on a 15.78 acre tract of land located along the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 600 feet east of Allen Road, at the request of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the area and stating that this Preliminary Plat shows no alleys. She stated that the property is currently in Floodplain and portions of DeForest Road, east of Allen Road, are also in Floodplain. Since there is only one entrance to the subdivision from DeForest Road, the portion of DeForest Road, east of Allen Road, will need to be raised out of Floodplain. Ms. Moro also stated that the applicant is also proposing a 20' Hike and Bike Trail easement to be located in the rear portions of Lots 9-15 of Block A. She stated that the applicant may want to consider not extending the lot lines beyond the Hike and Bike Trail easement because as a practical matter, no homeowner will fence beyond the trail easement. Staff believes that the Hike and Bike Trail easement and the property north of the easement should be located in the common area and maintained by the Homeowners Association. Ms. Moro stated that Staff recommends approval of the zoning change, subject to Engineering comments and the three conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Kelly Jordan, 308 Park Meadow Way, Coppell, TX, developer; Helen -Eve Liebman and Greg Burns, Kimley-Horn Engineers, 854 Cheshire Drive, Coppell, TX, and 1313 Edinborough, Carrollton, TX, were present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Ms. Liebman and Mr. Burns showed exhibits and pointed out several highlights of the proposed Planned Development. Ms. Liebman also distributed to the Commission the revised Site Plan that reflects the City Staff comments. She stated that every lot is at least 9,000 square feet with the average lot size over 12,000 square feet. 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. Those speaking in opposition were: Steven Smith, 977 Parker Drive, Coppell, TX. Z Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing. Additional discussion followed. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve PD -163, Windsor Estates, zoning change from A to PD -SF -9, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Developer elevates DeForest Road, east of Allen Road, as necessary, to remove it from floodplain. (2) Place overhead power lines along DeForest Road underground along the length of the subject property. (3) No fill will be used for existing tree sites. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1131. Chadick Art Annex, zoning change from HO -R (Historic Overlay, Retail) to HO-R-S.U.P. (Historic Overlay, Retail, Special Use Permit) to allow asphalt pavement on-site for driveways and parking for the art annex complex located along the south side of Bethel Road, approximately 60 feet west of Coppell Road, at the request of Steven R. Chadick. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the proposal and stating that Staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit. Steve Chadick, 2019 Northwood Terrace, Denton, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He showed an exhibit indicating the existing landscaping on the property. A question was raised and answered as to lighting of the parking lot. 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-1131, Chadick Art Annex, zoning change from HO -R to HO -R -S . U. P. , subject to the Site Plan, Engineering and Fire Department comments and the following condition: (1) City Engineer approval of the pavement surface, with the fire lane portion of the pavement capable of supporting a 40,000 pound vehicle. The motion was seconded by 10 Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 11. PUBLIC HEARING; To consider the approval of Case No. S-1132. Alford Media, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to permit the use of an existing residential structure as a company conference center and lodge on 1 acre out of 14.76 acres of industrial property located at 296 S. State Road, at the request of Alford Media Services, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the proposal and stating that the existing residence on this site, in order to be used as a conference center, needs to have a Special Use Permit. He stated that Staff recommends approval of this request. Steve Alford, 1213 Woodcreek Lane, Southlake, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. 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 Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. S-1132, Alford Media, zoning change from LI to LI -S . U. P. , subject to the Site Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 12. To consider the approval of Alford Media Addition. Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 41,231 square foot office/warehouse facility on 14.76 acres of property located along the east side of State Road, approximately 2,400 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Dunaway Associates, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal and stating that about 25 % of the property will be developed, including a 41,000 square foot office/showroom facility. He stated that this property is heavily wooded. Mr. Virtanen stated that Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering comments and the six conditions as listed on the Staff Report. He then stated that Staff also recommends approval of the Site Plan, subject to the two conditions as listed on the Staff Report. 11 Steve Alford, 1213 Woodcreek Lane, Southlake, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, showed exhibits and addressed Staff comments. Ron Pearson, 2309 Greenpark, Richardson, TX, was also present to discuss this proposal. Some discussion followed. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve Alford Media, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Provision of underground electrical service to all on-site facilities from a point east of the warehouse/office building; north of the existing residential structure. (2) Show width of existing State Road right-of-way. (3) Correct spelling errors in signature blocks. (4) Show Fennell property zoned U. (5) Show Bray Brothers property zoned 2F-9. (6) Show eastern portion of site and Irby Addition zoned SF -12. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the Site Plan subject to the following condition: (1) City Council granting a waiver of paragraph 1, Section 33-1, of the Zoning Ordinance, applicable to screening. (The other Staff recommendation was not followed by the Commission.) The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. Chairman Lowry called for a five-minute recess. 13. To consider the approval of Town Center Addition Lot 1 Block 3 Preliminar Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 24,620 square foot retail facility on a 2.54 acre tract of property located at the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Town Center Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc. Chairman Lowry announced that the applicant has withdrawn his application and will resubmit at a later date. 14. To consider the approval of Connell Greens. Phase One, Final Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of 120 lots of the proposed 217 -lot residential subdivision located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 800 feet north of the 121 Bypass, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal and stating that the applicant is platting 35.8 acres of the total 62.4 acres of property. She stated that this Final Plat shows slight variations from the approved Planned Development Site Plan consisting of lot layout, lot quantity, configuration of common areas and the addition of Dalmalley Lane. She stated that with this revised Site Plan, the developer will eventually plat a total of 222 residential lots vs. the 226 residential lots previously approved and further stated that as long as the developer doesn't exceed what was approved previously and the modifications are minor, Staff is comfortable accepting the revised Plat. Ms. Moro said that it hasn't yet been determined which electric company will be serving the subdivision and outlined 12 this situation with the Commission. She then stated Staff concern regarding the radius of cul-de-sac lots, especially at Turnberry Lane. Ms. Moro stated that Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat and Site Plan, subject to the ten conditions as listed in the Staff Report. Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson and Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Suite 200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that since the writing of the Staff Report and after checking with the Engineering Department, it was determined that the radius of the cul-de-sacs meets the minimal criteria whereby you have 12' drives and 5' radiuses on each side in front of each lot Minimal discussion followed, pertaining to the power supply and the cul-de-sac issues. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Coppell Greens, Phase I, Final Plan and Site Plan, subject to Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Modify existing landscape plan to reflect what was approved with the planned development or amend the planned development. (2) Provide a detail screening wall and subdivision entry sign elevation. (3) The property owner must resolve which electric company will serve the subdivision. (4) The City will not accept right-of-way dedication on Denton Tap Road until the Texas -New Mexico power lines are either removed or placed underground. (5) The TU Electric power lines must be placed underground. (6) Eliminate the use of the term zero side of a home from the homeowners association document. (7) The homeowners association document must be approved by the City Attorney. (8) Substitute plant materials listed on the City's approved plant palette for the following plant materials: a. Soft -leaf Yucca, b. Red Yucca, c. Virginia Creeper, d. Blue Rug Juniper. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 15. To consider the approval of Mansions by the Lake, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow a mixed-use development containing 315 multi -family units, 14 single family lots and park area on a 49.89 acre tract of land located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 967 feet north of Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Western Rim Investors, L.L.C. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal and stating that this project will be developed in two phases. Phase I will consist of the construction of 27 apartment buildings (approximately 189 units), clubhouse, pool and sand court. Phase II will consist of 18 apartment building (approximately 126 units) and the rest of the amenities, such as the basketball courts, tennis courts, lake and also the 14 single-family lots. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, subject to the two conditions as listed on the Staff Report. Rick Simmons, 1400 Ramsgate Court, Southlake, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he agreed with Staff 13 conditions. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Mansions by the Lake, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, subject to Engineering comments and the following condition: (1) Substitute all planting material not on the City's Plant Palette with ones that are approved in the Plant Palette listing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCaffrey; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 16. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues A. Update on Council planning agenda actions Planning Director Gary Sieb briefed the Commission on the cases that had gone forward to Council in August. Regarding the Historic District, he stated that some Council members felt the district should be enlarged to include Grapevine Springs Park. The Commission has been asked to authorize the calling of a Public Hearing to determine possible additional lands to be included in the Historic District, to certainly include Grapevine Springs Park and possibly the area between the park and where the existing Historic area stops. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to authorize Staff to advertise a Public Hearing to determine proper zoning and perhaps enlarge the Historic District. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Redford; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Redford, Cruse, Lowry, McCaffrey, DeFilippo and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. B. Director's comments Planning Director Gary Sieb reiterated that Commission Jones had resigned, having sent a letter, copy of which will be given to the Commission. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:30 a.m. Stan Lowry, ATTEST: H. Jahoda, Administrative Secretary 14