BM 1997-03-20 PZMinutes of March 20, 1997
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMSSION
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 20, 1997, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Commissioner Stan Lowry
Commissioner Jack Jones
Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo
Commissioner Madge Cruse
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Graduate Engineer Atul
Patel, 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. Commissioner Andra Mabry was absent.
PRE -SESSION
(Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Larry Wheeler called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated February 20, 1997.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the minutes of February 20, 1997, as
written. Commissioner Jones seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None
opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1062R, Le Chalet,
zoning change for property zoned C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) by
amending the Special Use Permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in
a private club restaurant located in the Townoaks Centre at the southeast corner of
Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of Kasra Hashemi.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that the applicant is asking to amend his Special Use Permit to permit the serving
of beer and wine along with its French cuisine and extend the hours of operation to
include dinner service. Staff recommends approval of this amendment.
Kasra Hashemi, owner of Le Chalet Restaurant, was present to represent this item before
the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he has no intention of keeping
the restaurant open late at night, except on special occasions, meaning 11 or 11:30 p.m.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No . S -1062R to amend its
Special Use Permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a private club
restaurant with the following condition: The restaurant be open no later than 11 p.m.
on weekdays and 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lowry. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Lowry, Jones, Wheeler,
Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1124R. Nextel of
Texas, Communications Antenna, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-
S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the construction of a 120'
monopole with three (3) omni whip antennas attached and a 200 square foot
equipment cabinet at the base of the monopole on a 2,500 square foot site, located
approximately 1,350' west of State Road and 1,819' south of Sandy Lake Road, at
the request of Nextel of Texas, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this proposed monopole site is midway between Royal Lane and State Road and
approximately 1,850 feet south of Sandy Lake Road. He showed an aerial view of the
surrounding area and other exhibits. He stated that this request conforms with the new
requirements that have been proposed by the C . I . V . I . C . Committee and will be
considered by City Council on the 25th in the form of a new section to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance dealing with communication towers. The
recommendation of the C . I . V . I . C . group was that antennae be located at a 10:1
setback/height ratio relative to main thoroughfares. This results in locations which are
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in remote areas where utilities and street pavement are less likely to be available. Staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to Engineering and Fire
Department recommendations and the three conditions as stated in the Staff Report.
Sharon Horne of Capital Land Services appearing on behalf of Nextel of Texas, Inc.,
1333 Corporate Drive, ##230, Irving, TX 75038, was present to represent this item before
the Commission and answer any questions. She stated that the applicant is in agreement
with Staff recommendations.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve Case No. S -1124R, zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit),
subject to the Site Plan, and the following conditions: (1) Applicant shall replace any
landscape material it plants which does not survive. (2) Property owner shall dedicate
right-of-way for the extension of Northpoint Drive. (3) Any electric utility extension to
serve this project shall be underground if located within the right-of-way of Northpoint
Drive or within 100 feet of the right-of-way of Northpoint Drive. City Attorney Hager
stated that, for the record, the Engineering and Fire Department comments, including the
maintenance of the roadway to support 40,000 pounds should be included in the motion.
These comments were added. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Ms.
Horne asked for a clarification of the Engineering/Fire comments. She then stated that
she was in agreement. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Lowry, Jones, Wheeler,
Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1126, Tren-Tech
Company, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special
Use Permit), to allow the operation of a business within a residential structure on
Commercial property, located at 828 Howell Drive, at the request of Ronald Jessen.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
showing exhibits of the proposal. She stated three businesses exist on Howell Drive,
which is a residential neighborhood in a Commercial district. The applicant is a safety
consultant to the construction industry, primarily to utility contractors and minimum
vehicular traffic on Howell Drive is anticipated as most of the business is performed at
the clients' relocations. Staff has suggested that the applicant apply for a special
exception from the Board of Adjustment to reduce the required number of parking
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spaces. Ms. Moro reviewed the responses of neighbors both opposed and in favor. Staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to the conditions as stated in
the Staff Report.
Ron Jessen, owner of Tren-Tech, 838 Howell Drive, Coppell, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that
anticipated hours of operation would be generally 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but that he is not
physically present at that location much of the time because about 99% of his work is
done at the client's place of business. No one mans the business when he is not present.
He anticipates improvements to the dwelling; i.e., new windows, new exterior paint, new
front door, and stated that the yard will be maintained.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
Rich Palone, 801 Howell Drive, Coppell, TX
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
Jacquelynn Parrish, 805 Howell Drive, Coppell, TX
Vivian Checkley, 812 Howell Drive, Coppell, TX
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. S-1126, Tren-Tech, zoning
change from C to C -S . U. P. , subject to the Site Plan and the following conditions: (1)
Board of Adjustment granting a special exception to reduce the required number of
parking spaces. (2) The driveway and parking lot to be 6" reinforced concrete pavement
with 6" stabilized subgrade. (3) Hours of operation shall be limited from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. weekdays. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo. Motion carried (6-
0) with Commissions Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed. It was noted that the case will not be forwarded to Council until
a favorable response has been obtained from the Board of Adjustment.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1127, AFE Oil & Gas
Consultants, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light
Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the drilling and production of natural gas
on 42.3267 acres of property, located approximately 680' south of Corporate Park
Blvd., along the east side of S.H. 121, at the request of Sanford and Jason Dvorin.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposal. He stated that Staff feels there are many issues to be
resolved and recommends that this case be taken under advisement; however, if the
Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff recommends that approval be subject
to Engineering and Fire comments and the 13 conditions as stated in the Staff Report.
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Jason Dvorin, AFE Oil & Gas Consultants, 5025 Arapaho Road, Suite 510, Dallas, TX
75248, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Sanford Dvorin, AFE Oil & Gas Consultants, was also present to answer
questions.
Discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
John Munn, 308 Bricknell, Coppell, TX
Lynn Clark, 313 Bricknell, Coppell, TX
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
Robert Key, 204 Steamboat, Coppell, TX
Extended discussion followed, including comments from Travis Crump, Acting Fire
Marshall, who addressed the Fire Department comments.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Jones made a motion to approve only the drilling (not production) of the
well on Case No. S-1127, AFE Oil and Gas Consultants, zoning change from LI to LI-
S.U.P., subject to the Site Plan, Engineering and Fire Department comments and the
following conditions: (1) Drilling, limited to gas exploration only, to commence only
after Callejo #1 successfully flow tests.(2) If the well is dry, the applicant will return
the site to pre -well conditions. (3) The S.U.P. for Callejo #1 must be revised to remove
the condition specifying that additional wells will be drilled no closer than 2,640 feet.
(4) There will be on-site supervision of "gatherers" of liquids. (5) The route of ingress
and egress of the facility will be as follows: with TxDOT approval, traffic will be
allowed directly to and from State Highway 121, or to enter, traffic will be allowed from
121 east on Sandy Lake Road to the facility and to exit, traffic would go west on Sandy
Lake Road. No access to the site will be permitted from Coppell Road. (6) Artificial
light sources shall be shielded from the south and east. (7) Change of ownership of the
property, change of operator of the facilities or violations of the special use permit or
other ordinances of the City shall be cause for review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission or City Council which may direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to
call a public hearing to revoke the special use permit, and/or recommend other
appropriate zoning. (8) Provision of an emergency preparedness plan which complies
with applicable state and federal regulations. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Lowry. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse,
DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. Note: A separate or
amended S.U.P. will have to be sought before the production phase can begain.
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The applicant needs to amend the S. U. P. for the tank batteries before the production
phase can begin.
A ten-minute break was observed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Grand Car Wash Addition, A
Second Replat of Riverchase Plaza, Phase I, Lots, B -D, to create a single lot that
will allow the development of a 8,447 square foot car wash building and a 4,200
square foot detail building, as well as abandoning portions of an existing fire lane
and an utility easement, on 3.775 acres of property, plus an additional lot for future
retail development located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Blvd. and
Riverchase Drive, at the request of ROFDW Architects.
Assistant Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits
of the proposal. Staff recommends approval of the Replat, subject to the Engineering
Department recommendation attached to the Staff Report.
Eugene Middleton, Winkelmann and Associates, Inc., 12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 200,
Dallas, TX 75230, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions, stating that the applicant will comply with the Engineering comment.
There was minimal discussion relating to stained concrete.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Grand Carwash, 2nd Replat of
Riverchase Plaza, Phase I, Lots B -D, subject to the Engineering comment that the
applicant provide information regarding stained concrete. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Jones, Wheeler,
Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
9. To consider the approval of Georgian Place, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 35 -lot residential subdivision on 9.48 acres of property, located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Whispering Hills Drive, approximately
2,000 west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
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showing exhibits of the proposal and stating that Council has granted a waiver of the
alley requirement, allowing the subdivision to comply with the Subdivision Ordinance.
The developer is proposing to deed a portion of the pipeline easement to the seven
adjoining lot owners on Fieldcrest Loop. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary
Plat, subject to Engineering comments and the three conditions as listed in the Staff
Report.
Terry Mitchell, Carter & Burgess, Inc., 7950 Elmbrook Drive, #250, Dallas, TX 75247,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions,
stating that the applicant is in agreement with Staff recommendations.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Georgian Place, Preliminary
Plat, subject to the Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) On the Final
Plat, placement of the fence setback note on each affected lot and delineation of the
actual fence setback line on Lots 8 and 9, Block B, to provide more of a front yard
appearance opposite Lots 8-11, Block A. (2) Inclusion on the Final Plat of the standard
disclosure statement pertaining to aircraft activity to and from DFW. (3) Submission of
preliminary Homeowners Association documents by April 1, 1997, for City Attorney
review. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in
favor. None opposed.
10. To consider the approval of Walgreens, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development
of a 13,905 square foot retail store on 1.783 acres of property, located at the
northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of
Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposal. Since this building is located on TC (Town Center)
property, its detailed Site Plan must be reviewed and approved by the Architectural
Review Committee. The Committee has three concerns with the rendering and will work
with the applicant prior to the April 8th City Council Meeting to develop a mutually
agreeable design. Because this site is part of the City's primary image zone, certain
standards must be met with regard to plant material as stated in the Subdivision
Ordinance which states that a minimum of 40 percent of the street trees should be Cedar
Elms. The applicant needs to increase the number of Cedar Elms along Denton Tap
Road. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the 7 conditions
as stated in the Staff Report, although one additional condition needs to be added
concerning working out an acceptable design by the applicant and the Architectural
Review Committee prior to the April 8th Council Meeting.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the eight conditions
will be honored.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the Wallgreens Preliminary Plat, subject
to the following conditions: 1) Correct title block reference from Final Plat to
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Preliminary Plat. 2) Revise signature blocks. 3) A minimum of 40% of the trees along
Denton Tap Road to be Cedar Elms. 4) Obtain a favorable recommendation from the
Town Center Architectural Review Board. 5) Use standard State of Texas Real Estate
Form for Fire lane, Access and Drainage Easement document which has the metes and
bound description, signature block for property owner and notary and an exhibit. 6)
Show locations of fire hydrants on Site Plan. 7) Compliance with Engineering
comments. 8) The design change on the architectural rendering be acceptable to the
Architectural Review Board prior to the April 8th City Council meeting. 9) Height of
the light poles be limited to 30 feet. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse,
DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
11. To consider the approval of Stoneleigh at Riverchase. Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 360 -unit apartment complex on 20.5 acres of property, located
along the south side of Riverchase Drive, approximately 650' east of MacArthur
Blvd., at the request of Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
reiterating the history of the platting process. She stated that the Board of Adjustment
has granted a special exception to reduce the number of parking spaces from the required
912 to 830, as well as a variance to allow two 36 -cubic yard trash compactors in lieu of
the required 12 six -cubic yard dumpsters. The apartment management will be curbside
trash pick-up three times per week, which should reduce both the odor and noise
potential. She also mentioned the memo from the City Manager to Gary Sieb informing
him that D . A . R. T. has submitted a proposal that would allow the crossing at Fairway
Drive, which was included in the Commission packets (copy attached) . If the
Commission feels comfortable with the information pertaining to the Development
Agreement regarding D . A. R. T. , Staff would recommend approval of the Final Plat,
subject to the conditions as stated in the Staff Report.
Mike Daniel, Nathan D. Maier Engineers, 8800 North Central Expressway, Dallas,
Texas, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
A safety question was raised as to whether or not a fence would separate the back
property from the railroad. Mr. Daniel replied that a living screen will be used and there
was no concern about children being able to get to the tracks.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the Stoneleigh at Riverchase, Final Plat,
subject to the Engineering comments and the following conditions: (1) Submission of
an Irrigation Plan prior to filing the plat with the County. (2) The building elevations
being approved by the Riverchase Architectural Review Committee. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of a Zoning Ordinance text
amendment revising Section 34-1-7, paragraph (B), to increase the minimum size of
a newly planted tree from 2" caliper to 3" caliper.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this is the second recommendation of the Committee to Improve the Visual Image
of Coppell (C . I . V . I . C .) relating to the minimum tree caliper size that is planted on
developed property. He emphasized that this amendment does not affect single family
homes or individual lots.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in opposition to this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this
request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Zoning Ordinance text
amendment revising Section 34-1-7, paragraph (b), to increase the minimum size of a
newly planted tree from 2" caliper to 3" caliper. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Jones,
Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed.
13. 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 have gone
forward to Council.
B. Planning Commission training session
Planning Director Sieb felt that the COG training session held on Saturday,
March 1st, was good and was attended by most Commission members with the
exception of Commissioners Cruse and Mabry. He asked that if any evaluation
sheets were not turned in, to please give them to Gary for forwarding to COG.
C. Director's comments
The City has three candidates running for Mayor and four candidates running for
three seats on the Council, one of whom is Planning and Zoning's Chairman
Wheeler. Elections will be held in May.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 p.m.
Larry
H. Jahoda, Administrative Secretary
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