BM 1997-02-20 PZMinutes of February 20, 1997
PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION
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, February 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 Andra Mabry
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. Commissioner Rick McCaffrey was absent.
1. Briermg on the Agenda.
2. Call to Order and introduction of a Special Resolution.
Chairman Larry Wheeler called the meeting to order and then introduced Commissioner
Angelo DeFilippo, who presented a Resolution endorsing the findings of the Committee
to Improve the Visual Image of Coppell (C.I.V.I.C.) and made a motion that the
Planning and Zoning Commission approve the Resolution and forward it to the City
Council. The Resolution gives credit to Jeanette Auerbach, Pat Keenan, Aijaz Kahn and
Anna Kittrell, who volunteered their time and energy to participate in this project. It
also thanks Councilman Chuck Sturges for his participation with the group and to Joe
Shirley for his input and assistance in defining the issues concerning "Old Coppell. "
Commissioner Cruse thanked the three members of the P&Z Commission who also
served on the committee, i.e., Commissioners Rick McCaffrey, Andra Mabry and
Angelo DeFilippo. Chairman Wheeler also commended the participating Commission
Members. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor of
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forwarding C.I.V.I.C.'s findings to City Council for its consideration.
3. Approval of Minutes dated January 16, 1997.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 1997, as
presented. Commissioner DeF lippo seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
4. ('Y)1V'i'iNWA aM OF PUBLIC To consider the approval of
Amendment to Zoning OrdIUM Text Broadcasting facilities._ ru'o. television an
microwave to , to remove broadcasting and receiving towers from the list of
permitted uses in the HC and C Districts, to clarify that broadcasting facilities
penuitted by Special Use Permit in the O District includes mobile telephone cell
sites, and to add such facilities to the list of uses allowed by Special Use Permit
within the LI District.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Vires introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that the City Attorney's office prepared a new Section 32A to incorporate within the
Zoning Ordinance. Planning Staff supports this addition to the Ordinance with a few
minor changes/additions as follows: (1) Include the Committee to Improve the Visual
Image of Coppell (C.I.V.I.C.) recommendations to Council, i.e., that wireless
telecommunications towers/antennae that are exposed to view and/or any new tower be
located a minimum of 10 times its height from any existing or proposed divided
thoroughfare and/or residential neighborhood.
Robert Hager, City Attorney, stated that additional language needs to be added to Section
3, as follows: Section 3(a) All new towers and antennae in the City of Coppell shall not
be permitted, except as provided herein and shall be subject to these regulations, except
as set forth in Sections 3(b) and (d).
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this Ordinance teat change to come forward.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this Ordinance text change to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approved the Zoning Ordinance Amendment with
Staff and City Attorney revisions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse.
Motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and
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DeFilippo voting m favor. Now opposed.
5, To consider the approval of Case No. 5-1122, Southwestern
Be]a Mobile Svstem gMMMWCjjM Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a
communications antenna and an equipment cabinet to be mounted on an existing
Park 'N Fly billboard, located north of 1-635 (LBJ Freeway) and east of Royal Lane,
at the request of Zone Systems, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that this proposal involves the placement of two microcell antennae on an existing
Park 'N Fly billboard located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and LBJ Freeway
with an equipment cabinet beneath. This billboard is considered a non -conforming
structure and our City Attorney has determined that the placement of these two antennae
on this existing sign does not expand nor enlarge the non -conformity of the structure, but
that the placement of these antennae on a non -conforming structure is sufficient basis for
denial of the Special Use Permit. She stated that from Staff perspective, the two
billboards located on the Park 'N Fly property ultimately should be removed since the
Zoning Ordinance encourages the termination of non -conforming structures. However,
two recommendations have been offered the applicant as possible compromises, i.e., (1)
the Special Use Permit be granted for five years, after which time the antennae and the
two billboards will have to be removed from the site or (2) permit the placement of the
microcell antenna on (preferably within) the cupola of the Park 'N Fly building for an
indefinite period of time.
Skip Ogle, Zone Systems, 1620 Handley Drive, Suite A, Dallas, TX, 75208, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He distributed
a letter stating that Park 'N Fly management would not support the location of the
antennae on the building itself, so this possibility is not an option to the applicant. He
showed some pictures of microcell antennae on existing structures. He stated that the
need for these macrocell antennae is determined by demand and the traffic along 635 and
Royal is pealing the capacity of the existing primary antennae. He also stated that a
five-year time limit cannot be agreed to -- Park 'N Fly will not support this
consideration.
Some discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Nearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this Ordinance text change to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this Ordinance text change to come forward.
There were none.
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City Attorney Hager requested Isabelle Moro to offer her written comments that she
made during this presentation be placed into the record for the purpose of consideration
of Council and asked that they be reflected appropriately in the minutes (written
comments attached) . He then asked Ms. Moro the following questions:
(1) In consideration of making your recommendation to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, did you take into consideration the surrmuxhng topography and
other surrounding uses that are in the area for Light Industrial, as well as the
property itself? Answer: Yes, I did.
(2) Your determination to recommend denial of this to the Commission was based on
those consideMtions which would normally take place in granting a Special Use
Permit under the Zoning Ordinance? Is that correct? Answer: Yes, I did.
Additional discussion continued between the Commission and the applicant.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hewing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to deny Case No. S-1122, Southwestern Bell Mobile
Systems Communication Antenna zoning change from LI to LI-S.U.P. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Mabry. Motion carried (5-1) with Commissions Mabry,
Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor of denial. Commissioner Lowry
opposed.
6, : To consider the approval of Can No. S-1123, Southwestern
Bell Mobile SLAcros C 0 ons Ante=, a zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a
communications antenna to be mounted on an eking 75' -high AT&T monopole and
the constriction of an equipment cabinet on a 3,600 square foot site, located within
the Shake and Shingle Addition, approximately 350' east of North Lake Drive and
north of Belt Line Road, at the request of Zone Systems, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission
stating that the proposal is to place antennae on an existing 75' monopole owned by
AT&T. She showed a few exhibits and stated that Staff supports this request with the
condition that the equipment cabinet be constructed of brick, stone or precast concrete.
She also mentioned that the size of the equipment cabinet is bothersome and suggests that
SW Bell arrange with AT&T shared use of its existing building and if this suggestion is
unacceptable, that the additional building be as small as possible.
Skip Ogle, Zone Systems, 1620 Handley Drive, Suite A, Dallas, TX, 75208, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that
this is a primary cell site, not a microcell site, which would entail an antenna rack very
similar to what AT&T has out at the site but located just below it.
Some discussion followed.
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Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak m opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner DeFlippo made a motion to approve Case No. S-1123, Southwestern
Mobile Systems Communications Antenna, zoning change from U to LI-S.U.P., subject
to the Site Plan and the following condition: The base equipment cabinet must be
constructed of brick, stone or precast concrete material. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lowry. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissions Mabry, Lowry, Jones,
Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HFARM: To consider the approval of Can No. P11458RRI Grand Car
Wash and p"9 a zoning change from R Oletail) to PD -C (Planned Development,
Commercial), to allow the operation of a car wash, oil change, automobile detail
services and gasoline sales on 3.017 acres of property, located at the southeast
corner of hfacArthur Blvd. and Riverchase Drive, at the request of ROFDW
Architects.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this case was approved in a different form previously and before it went forward to
Council, the applicant withdrew the case from consideration, feeling it was impractical
to develop a retail building on the northwest corner of the site because of the restricted
area. A new sales agreement has been negotiated and the site has been altered. Mr.
Virtanen showed exhibits of the site to the Commission. Staff recommends approval of
the Planned Development, subject to Engineering Comments and the three conditions
listed in the Staff Report.
Bill Dickson, ROFDW Architects, 703 McKinney Avenue, Suite 401, Dallas, TX 752029
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
stated that as a result of some comments at the December 19, 19969 P&Z Meeting, the
applicant made a conscious decision that they would reduce the amount of building area.
He showed a gored rendering of the Proposed site.
Some discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
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Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were now.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Additional discussion followed.
Commissioner Cnise made a motion to approve PD-158RR, Grand Car Wash & Detail,
zoning change from R to PD -C, with Engineering Comments and the following
conditions: (1) Correction of the row of 16 parking spaces near the east property line
to show an equal number of parking spaces in two groups separated by a planter island
as required by Section 34 of the Zoning Ordinance. (2) Screening of all rooftop
mechanical equipment. (3) Development in accordance with the approved site plan,
landscape plan, building elevations and color board. (4) The detail and lube sign will
have channel lettering instead of the sign board as noted on the plans. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jones. Motion carried (5-1) with Commissions Lowry,
Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor. Commissioner Mabry opposed.
8. FUR 1C HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD-157RO Valley Ranch
, to change the zoning for property zoned PD -C (Planned Development,
Commercial) by amending the she plan of the 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant to permit the construction of an outdoor eating and playground area
measuring approximately 19680 s.f., located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road
and MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Davol E. Larsen and Associates, Inc.
Assistant Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating that a
Planned Development district was approved previously for the entire site, including this
McDonald's building. Although the approved Site Plan showed a future outdoor play
area, it did not specify outdoor dining space; did not show the nature of the play
equipment, fence enclosure or covering; therefore, the request for this amendment to the
Site Plan of the Planned Development. He showed exhibits of an existing indoor
playland which attracts children and what McDonald's will do when circumstances
require them to conform (no playland at all). He stated that Coppell has a certain image
and Staff believes that an outdoor playland of this sort can be accomplished without being
garish and without necessarily resorting to primary colors that are attractive to children
ages 3-12, for example, Kid Country which blends in well with its surroundings. The
problem with additional outdoor dining area is parking availability. Nevertheless, Staff
recommends approval of the amendment to the PD to revise the Site Plan to increase the
amount of restaurant usage on the entire 3.895 -acre PD site to 15,900 square feet of
interior space and 1,200 square feet of exterior patio area and to establish conditions
under which the outdoor playland may be placed on the affected 1.221 -acre site as listed
in the Staff Report.
Anthony Thompson, representing McDonald's Corporation, 511 E. Carpenter Freeway,
Suite 275, Irving, TX 75062, was present to represent this item before the Commission
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and answer any questions, stating that David Larsen, architect for the project, was also
present to answer questions. He stated that the applicant is in agreement with the 4 Staff
recommendations.
Extended discussion followed, including the issue of the pennants exhibited on the plan.
Because Section 29 of the Zoning Ordinance prohibits pennants, the applicant agreed to
delete them from the play equipment package.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were now.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
There was additional discussion, in particular, the color scheme. Mr. Thompson stated
that he would submit to Staff a revised color scheme which would be in compliance to
their recommendation.
Commissioner Mabry made a motion to approve amending the Site Plan for PD -1578,
Valley Ranch Plaza, subject to the following conditions: (1) Awning to be of a non -
reflective material in a base color as defined in the C.I.V.I.C. report, with all lighting
beneath the awning to be shielded above and directed downward. (2) Metal railing
serving to enclose the playland likewise to be in a base color. (3) At least 95 % of the
Play equipment to be in a base color and no more than 1 % in an accent color as defined
by C.I.V.I.C. (4) Total number of dining tables at the 1.211 -acre site, inside and out,
not to exceed 25. (5) Deletion of reference to pennants on the Elevation. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
A fifteen minute break was observed.
9. PU ILIC HEARING To consider the approval of Case No. PD459, Asbury ,
a zoning change from SF -7 and MF -2 (Single Family -7 and Multi -Family -2) to PD -
SF -7 (Planned Development, Single Family -7)9 to allow the development of a 46 -lot
single family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres of property, located on the east
side of Coppell Road, approximately 540' north of Parkway Boulevard, at the
request of Kline and Company.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the area being proposed for this zoning change. He stated that this
proposal changes approximately 2 * acres of Multi -Family -2 zoning (approx. 50
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apartment units) and nearly 10 acres of Single Family -7 zoning. This proposed Planned
Development would provide that at least 32 of the 46 lots will meet SF -7 standards and
Staff recommends approval of this zoning change request, subject to the five conditions
as listed in the Staff Report.
Tommy Kline, Kline and Company, 1231 Marbrook, Dallas, TX 75230, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he
is in agreement with Staff conditions and that the Homeowners Association will maintain
the drainage area and 12' Hike & Bike trail.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward. The following people spore, not necessarily in opposition
to the project, but wishing to obtain mcee information:
Mark Davis, 509 Pedmore, Coppell, TX
Pat Armstrong, 622 Graywood, Coppell, TX
Some discussion followed.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve Case No. PD -159, Asbury Manor,
zoning change from SF -7 and MF -2 to PD -SF -7, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Amendment of the site plan to show the 30' -wide temporary access easement between
Cromwell Court and Westminster Way as an easement on Lots 4 and 8 of Block 3.
(2) Replacement of the block number with letters. (3) Removal of the rear yard lines
shown and extension of the side yard and fence setback lines to the rear property lines
on all corner lots. (4) Removal of the fence setback on Lot 9, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block
2. (5) Addition of a 25' fence setback from the stream right-of-way line on Lot 7, Block
4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor.
None opposed.
10. To consider the approval of Asbury Manor. 2mlimium Plat, to allow the
development of a 46 -lot single family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres of
property, located on the east side of Coppell Road, approximately S40' north of
Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Kline and Company.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission and
explained the difference in topography between this proposed subdivision and Village at
Cottonwood Creek VI. He also sUded that the proposed Preliminary Plat conforms with
the proposed Planned Development Site Plan and Staff recommends approval, subject to
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Engineering Comments and the five conditions as stated in the Staff Report.
Tommy Kline, Kline and Company, 1231 Maybrook, Dallas, TX 75230, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that with
regard to the Engineering Comments #1 and 2, to his knowledge, there is no Volume and
Page number and that these will be to the City.
Some discussion followed, mainly reg a temporary tum -around and signed
easement with the adjoining property owner before Final Plat submission. Discussion
also centered around stub streets being better identified as future through -streets.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the Asbury Manor Preliminary Plat,
subject to the En ng Comments as follows: 1) the southeast corner alleyway and
the inlet on Lot 11, Block 2, shall be wed at time of plat, 2) Impact fees will be
required and 3) on the Utility Drainage Plan, check water pressure in this area to insure
adequate pressure of minimum 40 psi can be provided, and the following conditions:
(1) Amendment of the plat to show the 30' -wide temporary access easement between
Cromwell Court and Westminster Way as an easement on Lots 4 and 8 of Block 3.
(2) Replacement of the block numbers with letters. (3) Removal of the rear yard lines
shown and extension of the side yard and fence setback lines to the rear property lines
on allcorner lots. (4) Removal of the fence setback on Lot 9, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block
2. (5) Addition of a 25' fence setback from the street right-of-way line on Lot 7, Block
4. (6) Appropriate signage be placed at the north end of westminster Way reflecting that
it will be a future through street, subject to Staff approval as to the language on the sign.
(7) Between Lots 4 and 8, Block 3, the "Proposed 30' temporary access easement"
should read "Proposed 30' temporary fire lane/access easement. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Mabry,
Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-592. CopMiddle
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School North Addition, a zoning Chang (Multi -Family
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2, Highway Commercial, Commercial and Light 1nduAria) to SF -7 (Single Family -
7), to allow the development of a middle school and an elementary school on a 26.57
acre tract of land, located north of Denton Creek and south of State Highway 121
Bypass (also known as Vista Ridge BoulevardD, at the request of Glenn Engineering.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that the purpose of this zoning change is to provide proper zoning for a school
site which will house a 138,000 square foot Middle School and a 75,500 square foot
Elementary School. Staff recommends approval of this zoning change request.
Mike Glenn, Glenn Engineering Corporation, 100 Decker Court, Suite 250, Irving, TX
75062, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak in favor of this proposal to come forward.
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There were none.
Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to
this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-592, Coppell Middle
School North, zoning change from MF -2, HC, C and LI to SF -7. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Lowry; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Mabry,
Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
12. To consider the approval of CQRWA Afiddk School North Add_ition,. Final Plat, to
allow the development of a middle school and an elementary school on a 26.57 acre
trnct of land and to extend Natches Trace Drive from Denton Tap Road eastward
through property located north of Denton Creek and south of State Highway, 121
Bypass (also known as Vista Ridge Boulevard), at the request of Glenn Engineering.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
stating that only a few modifications need to be made on some of the Exhibits. The
majority of the changes relate to the Plan and she reviewed these with the
Commission. Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to the 7 conditions
as listed on the Staff Report, plus compliance with the Engineering Comments.
Mike Glenn, Glenn Engineering Corporation, 100 Decker Court, Suite 250, Irving, TX
75062, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. He stated that the applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendations.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner DeFilippo made a motion to approve the Coppell Middle School North,
Final Plat, subject to Engineering Comments and the following conditions: (1) Correct
typographical errors found in the City Officials signature block on the Final Plat. (2)
Delete MF -2, HC, C and LI zoning reference, only show the SF -7 zoning reference on
the Final Plat. (3) All trees on the Lane Plan must be at least 2 inches in caliper.
(4) Where the CE symbol appears on the Landscape Plan use only Cedar Elms. (5)
Show solid 6 -foot high masonry wall along Vista Ridge Boulevard on both the
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and Site Fence Detail Plans. (6) All off-street parking facing Natches Trail Drive and
the adjoining vacant property to the west must be screened with plant material at least
30 inches in height at the time of planting and attain a minimum of 3 feet height after a
year of planting. (7) The Landscape Plan needs to be signed by the licensed landscape
architect or bona fide nurseryman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Mabry, Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and
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DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
13. To consider the approval of FOred Cove
EMUMWM Plat,to allow the
development of an 88 -lot single family residential subdivision on 26.65 acres of
property, located along the south side of Sandy Labe Road between CoppeIl Road
and Whispering Hills Drive, at the request of Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating the history
of the area. Originally Staff recommended that this plat be denied because it didn't meet
certain minimum requirements. However, after extensive negotiations with the applicant
during the week, staff can now recommend approval, subject to a vastseries of
conditions. He then showed an exhibit to help explain what is being proposed. He gave
an extensive presentation. City Attorney Hager asked that the lot alley waiver be
identified for the record because of the topography issue on the east and west sides. Mr.
Sieb complied with this request.
Tim House, WODTO, Inc., 1660 S. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 280, Lewisville, TX
75061, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Terry Mitchell, Carter & Burgess, Inc., 7950 Flmbrook Drive, Suite 250,
Dallas, TX 57247 was also present. Mr. House distributed to the Commission the
Newmark Home Corporation brochure. Newmark Home will be the home builder in this
subdivision. He thanked Staff for working so diligently on this proposal in order to
make it a viable Plat. He stated that he is willing to comply with all the Staff
recommendations.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the Forest Cove Estates, Preliminary
Plat, subject to the Engineering Comments and the following conditions: (1) Newport
Drive needs to be extended from Devonshire into this property. (2) Summer Cove needs
sed to entering into Sandy Lake Road. (3) Two alleys need
to be a cul-de-sac as opposed
to be realigned -- one along Forest Ridge; one relocated to Timber Hill Cove. (4) The
Planning Department will recommend to Council that certain alleys be waived in Block
E, Lots 1-4, 43 & 44 and in Block A, Lots 1-5. (5) The Homeowners Association
Agreement will be available for the City Attorney's review prior to Final Plat
submission. (6) The sidew"wall easement adjacent to Coppell Road heeds to be a
minimum of 8' wide. (7) Illustrate on the LandsaWdIrrigation Plan the elevations of the
brick masonry screening wall along Coppell Road intended to screen the rear yards of
the single-family lots, as well as the required living screen for the side yards of the single
family lots and for the Forest Ridge cul -do -sac which approaches Coppell Road.
(8) Illustrate on the LwWscapOrrigation plan the elevations of the pedestrian and bicycle
access at Forest Ridge cul-de-sac to the south, along the east side of Coppell Road
extending to Wilson Elementary School. This would involve the reworking of the
drainage ditch along Coppell. Road. (9) Supply a letter from Lone Star Gas Pipeline
allowing pavement to be placed on top of their 50' -wide easement. (10) Adjust the
LandscapelIrrigation Plan to reflect the 30' TU Electric easement along Sandy Lake
Road, as well as the Common Areas 1 through 3. (11) Street names of Whisper Cove,
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Timber Hill Cove, Summer Cove and Whispering Woods Drive need to be changed. A
footnote was stated that these items be addressed before Final Plat submission. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carred (5-1) with Commissioners
Mabry, Lowry, Wheeler, Cruse and De.Filippo voting in favor. Commissioner Jones
opposed.
Mr. House stated that he noted the footnote.
Even though this case is not a Public Hearing, Chairman Wheeler apologized for not
having called a resident who requested to be heard. He then recognized Mr. Tom Sorce,
representing the Devonshire subdivision. Mr. Sorce stated that the President of the
HOA, Brian Wolf, has been involved with the issue relating to the abandonment of
Newport Drive. The homeowners voted to move forward with the abandonment of that
street and not making Newport Drive a through -street. Gary Sieb stated that a copy of
the approval letter listing all conditions will be a matter of Open Records and acopy
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be sent to Mr. Sorce. He then stated that some time ago he was contacted by a
in the Devonshire subdivision alluding to the fact that he thought the HOA Board was
going to take some action relative to Newport based on a rumor that a development was
going to be occurring to the north. This resident wanted to go on record as saying
want Newport to stay." Sometimes sound planning practices are not always pop
• was approved years o, the
within communities and in this case when Devonshire ag
developer was required to put Newport Drive in because the City anticipated a change
of zoning on the Anderson trtict and a single-family development occurring there. The
City stands very strongly behind the recommendation that Newport Drive go through
based on planning principals and based on the fact that that street was in before anyone
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bought within the Devonshire subdivision. �Y
neighboring, communicating and of getting through the community. Another very
important reason
for Newpo rt Drive being extended is because of fire protection. From
a health/safety perspective, there is no way the City would ever recommend that Newport
Drive be closed whether the HOA, the Board or the homeowners in the entire subdivision
requested it. The City has a letter from the Fire Marshall stating that the Fire
Department could not recommend approval of this Plat unless Newport Drive was
extended.
14. To consider the approval of
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the development of a 309000 square foot retail building on a 4.08 acre site, located
on the west sideof MWArthur Boulevard, appvAmaWy 186.53' north of the DART
rail r.o.w., at the request of Texas CID Construction Partners, Ltd.
Assistant Planning Director Pert VirW= introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that this proposal is for a 30,000 square foot retail facility on a 4+acre site. Staff had
some concern over the landscape moons, but these have been corrected. The
tabulations that showed 98,420 square feet of parking have been changed to show that
this is for parking and interior larxiscaping. Staff recommends approval of the
Preliminary Plat, subject to Engineering Comments.
Mark Haas, representing Dallas Area Affordable Partners IV, L.P., 8445 Freeport
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Parkway, Suite 650, Irving, TX 75063, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He gave a brief summary of the history of the
zoning of this area. He showed an elevation of the proposed retail building to the
Commission. The bricking and character of the construction will be similar in elevation
to that of Riverchase Plaza across the street.
Some discussion followed, i.e., screening of air conditioning equipment, etc. Mr. Haas
stated that all air conditioners will be screened and this will not be an issue. Ken
Griffin, City Engineer, gave an updated account of the traffic situation along
MacArthur/Beldine intersection.
Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the MacArthur Plaza, Phase II,
Preliminary Plat, subject to the Engineering Comments and the condition that the
proposed development be similar in form and substance to the rendering shown to the
Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones; motion carried (5-1)
with Commissioners Lowry, Jones, Wheeler, Cruse and DeFilippo voting in favor.
Commissioner Mabry opposed.
15. General discussion concerning pbnning and zoning rues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions
Planning Director Gary Sieb briefed the Commission on the cases that have gone
forward to Council.
B. Master Plan Update
Bids are being taken to have the Master Plan printed.
C. Director's comments
(1) The P&Z Commission training will take place on March 1st in the 2nd
floor Conference Room from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
(2) Tuesday, February 25th, is the City Council Meeting at which time the
C.I.V.I.C. group will present their findings.
(3) The Police DqAdnIent is now m their own building and there may be a
problem with members picking up their dockets in the future because of
City Hall will be locked up earlier in the evening and will be locked over
the weekend. Staff will be working on this potential problem.
with nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:20 p.m.
Larry W6elei,
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Barb H alwda, Administrative Sem
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPART.N MW
DIM_ P 63 CC 163 14
P & Z BEARING DATE: February 20, 1997
C.C. BEARING DATE: March 11, 1997
LOCATION: North of I-635 (LBJ Freeway) and east of Royal Lane.
SIZE OF AREA: 2,500 square feet of area; two micro -cell antenna (1' x 2') and an
equipment cabinet (1.5' in width x 1.33' depth x 8' height)
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit).
APPLICANT: Applicant: Representative:
Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems Zone Systems, Inc.
15660 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 201 1620 Handley, Ste. A
Dallas, TX 75248 Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 774-4705 (214) 941-4440
HISTORY: The final plat for Park 'N Fly was approved by City Council on May 10,
1994 with a variance to the Sign Ordinance allowing the two billboard
signs to remain on the Park 'N Fly site.
TRANSPORTATION: Royal Lane is a six -lane divided thoroughfare in 110' of right-of-
way. Gateway Boulevard is a four -lane undivided collector street
in a 70' of right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - D.A.R.T. right-of-way; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
South - vacant; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
East - Haverty Furniture Company; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
West - D/FW Airport property; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
Item # 5
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property suitable for
light industrial and showroom uses.
DISCUSSION: The current zoning ordinance does not permit the Park 'N Fly sign,
therefore, the sign is considered anon -conforming structure. The City's
legal counsel is of the opinion that the placement of the antennae on the
sign does not expand nor enlarge the non -conforming structure (see
attorney's letter). From a staff perspective, the two billboards on the Park
'N Fly property ultimately should be removed in as much as the Zoning
Ordinance does encourage termination of non -conforming structures . The
placement of the antennae on a non -conforming structure is sufficient basis
for denial of the special use permit.
Staff offers two arrangement as possible compromises. One, allow the
placement of the proposed micro -cell antennae on the existing billboard
for a pre -determined time period, such as five years. After which time
both the antennae and the billboard, as well as the billboard on the
southeast side of the Park 'N Fly property be removed. Two, permit the
placement of the micro -cell antenna on (preferably within) the cupola of
the Park 'N Fly building for an indefinite period of time.
RECOMIIV ENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING CONMISSION:
Staff would offer one of two recommendations here. One, the special use
permit be granted for five years, after which time the antennae and the
two billboards will have to be removed from the Park 'N Fly site or two,
permit the placement of the micro -cell antenna on (preferably within) the
cupola of the Park 'N Fly building for an indefinite period of time. Staff
would be satisfied with either recommendation.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan
2) Legal description
3) City Attorney's Opinion Letter
Item # 5