BM 1999-09-16 PZMinutes of September 16, 1999
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 16, 1999, in the Coppell Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Stan Lowry
Vice Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Commissioner Drew Halsey
Commissioner Greg McGahey
Also present were Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Attorney David Dodd, Planning Director
Gary Sieb, City Planner Isabelle Moro and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
PRE -SESSION (Open_ to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Stan Lowry called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated August 19, 1999.
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve the minutes of August 19, 1999, as
written. Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLI_C HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. 5-1168, AT&T Wireless
Services, zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P. (Town Center,
Special Use Permit), to allow four wireless communication antennae encased in
chimney -like structures and a 120 sf equipment shelter atop the Coppell Town Center
building, located at 255 Parkway Boulevard, at the request of AT&T Wireless
Services.
Chairman Lowry announced that the applicant postponed this Public Hearing to the October
21s' Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD -180. Tetco/Mobil Gas
Station with Convenience Store zoning change request from HC (Highway
Commercial) to PD -HC (Planned Development, Highway Commercial), to allow the
development of a gas station with a convenience store and car wash on approximately
1.3 acres of property located at the southwest corner of State Highway 121 Bypass and
North MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates,
Inc.
Chairman Lowry announced that the applicant postponed this Public Hearing to the October
21St Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. The applicant subsequently postponed the
hearing to the Commission's November 18th meeting.
6. Consider approval of the Vista Ridge, Lot 4, Block G. Preliminary Plat (Tetco/Mobil
Gas Station with Convenience Store), to allow the development of a gas station with a
convenience store and car wash on approximately 1.3 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of State Highway 121 Bypass and North MacArthur Boulevard, at
the request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb explained that according to law, action must be taken on a plat
within 30 days of submission; consequently, this Preliminary Plat must be denied because
the zoning case was pulled from the agenda. He went on the explain that this case can be
resubmitted and considered when PD -180, TETCO/Mobil Gas Station with Convenience
Store comes back through the system.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to deny Vista Ridge, Lot 4, Block G, Preliminary
Plat. Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor of denial.
None opposed
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Summit at the Springs, Phase I,
Replat of Lot 3R, Block B, to allow the elimination of a lot line between Lots 3 and 4,
Block B for the creation of a single residential lot on .504 acres of property located
approximately 211 feet south of West Bethel Road; along the east side of Armstrong
Boulevard, at the request of Terry Holmes.
City Planner Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of
the proposal, stating the purpose of this replat is to eliminate the lot line between Lots 3 and
4, thus creating a single lot to accommodate a proposed 6,000 square foot residential home.
She then stated that of 26 notices sent out, four replies in favor of this request were
returned; none opposed. Ms. Moro went on to say that staff recommends approval of this
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request, subject to the condition outlined in the Staff Report.
Terry Holmes, the applicant, was present but did not speak.
Chairman Lowry opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Summit at the Springs, Phase I,
Replat of Lot 3R, Block B, subject to the following condition:
1) All easements must remain clear of obstructions.
Commissioner McGahey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Freeport North, ReDlat of Lot 1,
Block A, to allow the creation of a 9.5 acre site to accommodate the development of a
115,950 square foot office/warehouse facility to be located approximately 560' south of
Creek View Drive; along the west side of Royal Lane, at the request of Pacheco Koch
Consulting Engineers.
City Planner Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of
the Site Plan which was recently approved by both the Commission and Council. She
stated this facility is the first parcel of the 51 acres of land that Dukes/WeeksCorporation
will be developing along the west side of Royal Lane. Ms. Moro went on the state that staff
recommends approval of this replat, subject to the condition outlined in the Staff Report.
Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, 9401 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX
75243, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions,
informing the Commission that he met with Jeff Curry of TXU Electric and their concerns
about a 20' x 20' easement have been addressed.
Chairman Lowry opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
There were none.
Chairman Lowry closed the Public Hearing.
No discussion followed.
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Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Freeport North, Replat of Lot 1,
Block A, subject to the following condition:
1) Easements for TXU facilities will be required on the plat.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
9. Consider approval of the Kiddin' Around, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a
2,950 square foot day-care facility on 1.12 acres of property located approximately
312' west of Denton Tap Road; along the north side of Parkway Boulevard, at the
request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
City Planner Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of
the Site Plan which was recently approved by both the Commission and Council, stating
that the Town Center Architectural Review Committee approved the building elevations.
She went on to state that staff recommends approval, subject to the two conditions outlined
in the Staff Report.
Jeff Jones, 125 Tanbark Circle, Coppell, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Kittrell questioned the maximum
number of children (84) at this facility, excluding staff. Mr. Jones answered that State
regulations are as follows: One child per 30 square feet of "non -single use" space; the non -
single use space for this facility equals 2,522 square feet, and 2,522 square feet divided by
30 square feet equals 84. He also stated that the State regulations mirror the Fire
Department regulations.
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve the Kiddin' Around, Minor_ Plat, subject to
the following conditions:
1) Electric easements shown on the plat will have to be approved
by TXU.
2) All mechanical equipment, such as HVAC being properly
screened.
Commissioner McGahey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
10. Consider approval of the Deer Run, Final Plat, to allow the development of 56 duplex
lots on approximately 9 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Ruby and
South Coppell Roads, at the request of Harrington Engineering, Inc.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of
the proposal, giving a brief history of this property, stating that an earlier approved Final
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Plat was not filed within the allowable 6 -month timeframe. Subsequently, the applicant
asked Council for an extension of time, which Council denied on March 9, 1999. Mr. Sieb
then stated that this submittal by Ryland Homes is identical to the Final Plat previously
approved. After an explanation that this proposal is for 56 detached duplex housing units
with 10' between structures and 5' side yards, he stated that staff recommends approval of
this request, subject to the conditions outlined in the Staff Report. Because this product is
still in the development stage, Mr. Sieb added that no building elevations or square footages
were available at this time. He did comment, however, that there will be common areas
within the development and proceeded to describe the screening walls along Ruby and
Coppell Roads.
Commissioner Stewart inquired about the size of the homes being proposed. Mr. Sieb
replied that he believes they will be two-story and will probably be a mimimum of 1,800 to
2,000 square feet. Commissioner McGahey questioned the fact that there are no elevations
of the proposal. Mr. Sieb replied that with regard to the approval of a plat, elevations are
not a platting requirement, although staff tries to give the Commission and Council as much
information as possible. He added that in this case, because Ryland Homes usually builds
single-family homes, the product has not yet been developed.
The applicant was not present to represent this item before the Commission.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Deer Run, Final Plat, subject to the
following conditions:
1) City Attorney review and approval of the HOA document.
2) All other reviewing entity comments as follows:
Fire Dept.:
a) Options A&B will require a NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system.
b) Fire hydrants to be spaced no father than 600' on center.
Building Inspection:
a) One hour separation walls (each structure independently supported).
Leisure Services:
a) A $1,285 per dwelling unit fee is required in lieu park land
dedication.
Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Lowry, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
11. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions
Planning Director Sieb updated the Commission on the Planning and Zoning
cases brought before Council on September 14th.
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B. Director's comments
Planning Director Sieb announced the appointees to the Commission, stating
that Rick McCaffrey, Greg McGahey and Jon Nesbit were reappointed and
that Sam Clark will be the new member, replacing Stan Lowry, who did not
reapply. He reminded the Commission of the reception to honor present and
past Commission and Board members which will be held Tuesday,
September 28th at 6:30 p.m., followed by the swearing-in ceremony before
Council.
On behalf of staff, Mr. Sieb then wished Stan Lowry success in his future
endeavors and thanked him for his five years as a faithful Commission
member. Stan Lowry thanked staff for their professionalism and the amount
of detail provided the Commission so that it can make more prudent
decisions. He urged all citizens who care about this community to volunteer
their time and be involved in the process in order to be better able to
understand how the system works.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7 p.m.
Stan Lowry, airman
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AarbaiU H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary
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