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BM 1993-12-16 PZMinutes of December 16, 1993 PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 6:30 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 16, 1993, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Vice Chairman Don Meador Commissioner George Redford Commissioner Carl Thompson Commissioner Ray Hildebrand Commissioner Norman Alexander Commissioner Larry Wheeler Also present were City Attorney Bruce Stockard, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Director of Planning Gary Sieb, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Chairman Marsha Tunnell was absent. 1. Briefing on agenda. REGULAR SESSION 2. Call to Order Vice Chairman Meador called the meeting to order. 3. Invocation Commissioner Wheeler gave the invocation. 4. Approval of Minutes dated November 18, 1993 Commissioner Hildebrand moved to approve the minutes of November 18, 1993, as submitted. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with 1 Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford, and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None opposed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: S-1073, Special Use Permit site plan for a driving range, to change the zoning from A to A.S.U.P., located at the northwest corner of I.H. 635W and Beltline, at the request of Mr. William Powell. Coordinator of Planning and Zoning Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, explaining that the applicant has requested approval of a golf driving range that is to be temporary for five years. Staff has concerns regarding the request to have temporary water and sewer lines going to the site and the fact that there is no fire hydrant in the area. The Fire Marshall recommends denial unless the applicant is willing to provide a fire hydrant within 150 feet of the site. Bill Powell, 2069 Camelot, Lewisville, TX, 75067, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He presented artist renderings of the proposed 738 square foot brick building which abides by all the Codes of the City of Coppell. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion that this request be denied. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion. There was a tie vote (3-3) with Commissioners Thompson, Meador and Hildebrand voting to deny, and Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler and Redford voting to oppose denial. Because of the tie vote, the motion failed. After some discussion relating to meeting all the requirements requested of the staff for this five (5) year S.U.P., another motion was made by Commissioner Hildebrand that the applicant meet all the requirements specified by the City. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. The motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Rgplat of Lake Park Addition, Block E. Lots 10-14, 17, 19-22, 24-25, located west of MacArthur Boulevard, along DeForest Road and Lake Park Drive, at the request of Glen Hinckley. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that our City Attorney has indicated the instrument that the applicant provided will be sufficient to allow the adequate provision of maintenance behind those lots that are not included in the replat. That being the case, staff recommends approval of this replat. 2 Glen Hinckley, 12201 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX, 75251, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating that they are willing to submit the required documents approved by the City Attorney, as well as their attorney. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Planning Director Sieb stated that for the record, he received a letter from Jeffrey M. Dixon this afternoon, stating his support of this request. He is one of the homeowners who would be affected by the replat. Ken Martindale, 604 DeForest, Lot #17 on the replat. Randy Taylor, 587 Lake Park, Lot #15 Dennis Young, 583 Lake Park Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Alexander made a motion to approved this replat. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-0-1) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. Commissioner Thompson abstained due to possible conflict of interest. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: S-1072, Special Use Permit request for Blooming Color Landscape Nursery, to change the zoning from LI (Light Industrial) to U. S. U. P., located along the south side of Beltline, 1,650 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Mr. Barry Johnson. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the Coppell Park Board had made a recommendation that tonight's three applicants at this location on Beltline Road apply a 30 -foot easement for a hike and bike trail along the rear of the property. The applicant is unwilling and unable to provide this easement request. Staff recommends approval of the S. U. P. Barry Johnson, 1002 Rolling Brook, Coppell, 75019, prospective owner, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He has exceeded the building and zoning requirements in order to obtain this S.U.P. He also presented renderings of the site. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Rick Ridener, 662 Andover Lane, Coppell, 75019, representing some 50+ people present who stood to be recognized and who are also in favor of this request. 3 Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this S.U.P. request. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 8. To consider approval of Blooming Colors Nursery Addition, Preliminary Plat Addition, located along the south side of Beltline, 1,650 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Mr. Barry Johnson. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that if the construction of either the proposed church or mini -warehouse does not occur, then the City will require Blooming Colors Nursery to be responsible for extending the water and sanitary sewer lines from their existing location in the Tom Thumb shopping center. The applicant, Barry Johnson, indicated that this would be no problem Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve this preliminary plat with the above stated condition. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a text amendment, allowing the operation of an on-site management quarters at a mini -warehouse, with a S.U.P. in a Light Industrial zoning district. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that a few years ago, a mini -warehouse storage facility was built with an on-site residence. Building Inspections would not allow anyone to occupy this residence because it violated the ordinance. City Council allowed an accessory use to the existing mini - warehouse storage facility, but asked that in the future, staff would present some type of way for an applicant to receive a Special Use Permit in order to do so. We are asking the words "on-site residence" be added to the Special Use Permit section of the Ordinance. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Don Blacketer, Blacketer and Goss, one of the principals of the self -storage facility. F, N., Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Thompson made a motion that this text amendment request be approved. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1075, Special Use Permit request for Valley Ranch Self Storage, to change the zoning from LI (Light Industrial) to LI. S. U. P., to allow the operation of an on-site management facility, located along the south side of Beltline, 1,320 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Robert H. Goss and Robert D. Blacketer. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this use is allowed by right and that staff recommends approval of this site. Don Blacketer, representing Blacketer and Goss, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He presented a rendering of the proposed site. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Wheeler moved that S-1075 be approved, subject to site plan conditions. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 11. To consider approval of Valley Ranch Self Storage Addition Preliminary Plat, located along the south side of Beltline, 1,320 east of MacArthur Boulevard, along the south side of Beltline Road, at the request of Robert Goss. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the applicant also opposes the 30 -foot easement to the rear of the property for a hike and bike trail, as previously discussed. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. 5 Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this preliminary plat. Commissioner Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 12. To consider approval of Valley Ranch Baptist Church Addition Preliminary Plat, located along the south side of Beltline Road, 825 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Jim Riley. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval of this request, but added one more condition; that being, as new buildings are added to the platted site, fire lanes must be replatted prior to construction of any additional buildings. The applicant also opposes the 30 -foot easement to the rear of the property for a hike and bike trail. Rick Yancy, 27 Pinyon Lane, representing 40+ people present, who stood to be recognized and are in favor of this request, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this preliminary plat with conditions stated. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1076, Special Use Permit request for Boston Chicken Restaurant, to change the zoning from LI (Light Industrial) to LI. S . U. P. , located near the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the request of Winklemann & Associates, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff s concern is that the building plan doesn't show the required parking on-site. There is a provision to the Ordinance that allows the applicant to go to the Board of Adjustment to ask for some relief to this parking situation. The applicant has its case scheduled to go before the Board of Adjustment in January. Staff recommends denial until the Board of Adjustment has heard the case. Dane Ridenour, Architect for Boston Chicken, 6500 Greenville Avenue, Suite 307, Dallas, TX., was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. T Commissioner Redford made a motion that S-1076 for Boston Chicken be approved subject to a variance approval by the Board of Adjustment for the on-site parking conditions. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion. Motion failed (2-4) with Commissioners Redford and Hildebrand voting to approve the S.U.P. with the stated condition, and Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson and Meador voting to oppose. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to deny the S.U.P. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-2) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson and Meador voting for denial and Commissioners Redford and Hildebrand voting against denial. 14. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of PD -131, Cambridge Manor Estates, to change the zoning from A (Agricultural) to P.D. SF -12 (Planned Development Single Family 12), located along the north side of DeForest Road, 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Beamer Development Company. WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT 15: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of PD -131, Cambridge Manor Estates, to change the zoning from A (Agricultural) to P.D. SF -12 (Planned Development Single Family 12), located along the north side of DeForest Road, 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Beamer Development Company. WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT 16. To consider approval of Riverchase Club Ap ments, Preliminary Plat, located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard at Riverchase Drive, at the request of Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that 280 units are being proposed for this site of 13.8 acres. He reminded the Commission that this is a platting issue, not a zoning issue. Staff feels that the submitted plan could be approved, subject to at least the five conditions listed in the staff report. The traffic concern has been brought up by the community, at large, and Mr. Sieb stated that a traffic study has not been conducted. He urged the Commission to listen to the community concerns. David Brown, Regional Director for C.E.D. Construction, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He indicated that they will comply with all stated staff concerns. He said that he will make the time to meet personally with homeowners tonight to explain the tax credit program and answer any questions about this development. He can be reached locally at (817) 540-6231. He also asked for rebuttal time, if necessary. Bill Dahlstrom, Attorney, 1700 Pacific Avenue, was also present. Even though this is not a Public Hearing, Vice Chairman Meador opened the meeting to 7 those present who would like to make their concerns known. He asked for those who support this development to come forward. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Those persons speaking were: John Mulvey, 1309 Coral Drive in Riverchase Estates Harley Staber, 752 Blue Jay Lane, Northlake Woodlands Susie Thompson, 742 Bethel School Road Pat Moriarity, 156 Meadow Glen Circle, Meadow Glen Homeowners Association Dave Montgomery, 1313 Coral Drive, Riverchase Estates Patrick Keenan, 412 Wellington (he asked 30+ people to stand and be recognized) Ivan Laughler, 1319 Westchester Drive Doug Noss, 425 Dillard Lane Jim Simmons, 269 MacArthur Jim May, 845 Blue Jay Beverly Montgomery, 1313 Coral Drive Sam Athens, 819 Mallard Drive Barbara Davidson, 790 Pelican Lane Zack Dammoran, family physician in Coppeff Commissioner Redford moved to deny, without prejudice, the preliminary plat. Commission Thompson seconded the motion. The motion was carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. Commissioner Redford then amended his motion to deny to include that the applicant would provide, along with his resubmission of the preliminary plat, a comprehensive traffic study that would include items, such as deceleration lane requirements, the number of ingress and egress points, the over-all traffic volume, further development of open space, particularly in regard to children's areas, plus the five staff conditions. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. 17. To consider approval of Riverchase Plaza, Preliminary, Plat, located along the northeast corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Riverchase Plaza, Ltd. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that there was some concern as to traffic circulation. A revised plan of the plat was circulated and with these revisions, staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. 8 Eugene Middleton, Winklemann and Associates, 12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 200, Dallas, Tx., 75230, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Don Penny, self-employed transportation engineer, was also present to answer questions. Fehmi Karaham, 5501 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, owner, also was present to answer Commission questions regarding the site. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approved Riverchase Plaza Preliminary Plat, subject to conditions as stated. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand. None opposed. 18. To consider approval of Northlake Woodlands East No 10 Final Plat (Resubmittal), located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard and north of Bethel School Road, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc. WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT 19. To consider approval of North Lake Woodlands Block 1 Lots 5-10. Final Plat, located along the east side of Rolling Hills Road, south of Bethel School Road, at the request of NLW Engineering. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, subject to the 7 conditions listed on the staff report. Bob Wright, Needham, Wright, Laskey Engineers, 10290 Monroe Road, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve NorthLake Woodlands, Block 1, Lots 5-10, Final Plat, subject to conditions as stated. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand. None opposed. 20. To consider approval of Riverside Church of Christ, Final Plat, located along the northwest corner of Beltline Road and North Lake Drive (east of Denton Tap Road), at the request of John E. Hawkins & Associates, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval. John Belt, John C. Hawkins & Associates, Inc., 1600 Redbud Boulevard, Suite 207, McKinney, TX, 75069, and Mr. David Ivy with Urban Architecture, were present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Alexander made a motion to approval the final plat for Riverside Church of Christ. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor. None opposed. 0 21. To consider approval of Park 'N Fly Addition, Preliminary Plat, located at the northeast corner of Royal Lane and Cotton Road, at the request of Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the plat was denied in July based on the problem of not complying with the subdivision regulations, namely that they abide by guideline which states that parking lots shall contain at least 10 percent landscaping. The Plat only provides 4.58 percent landscaping. The applicant needs to go before the Board of Adjustment and petition the Board to grant a variance to the 10 percent rule. Once that is completed, they can come back before the Planning Commission and ask to have the case reconsidered. Because this case was considered once before and because the applicant received some conflicting advice, staff recommends that the Plat be denied and that the Commission instruct staff to bring it back at the February 17th P&Z meeting, after it has been heard by the Board of Adjustment, so that the applicant will not be required to pay another filing fee, etc. Bill Dahlstrom, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Redford made a motion to deny the Park 'N Fly Addition, Preliminary Plat, and instructed staff that they work with the applicant to resubmit to the Planning and Zoning Commission the preliminary plat request at its February 17th meeting, after a variance to the landscaping requirements has been considered by the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. None opposed. 22. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of parking requirements relating to restaurants, churches and schools and possible zoning text amendment. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that at the November 18th Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, the Commission elected not to have staff look into changing the parking requirements for churches and schools but asked staff to do further study on parking requirements for restaurants. Staff, therefore, recommends that the restaurant parking requirement be amended from one (1) parking space per 100 square feet to one -and -a -half (1 1/2) parking spaces per 100 feet. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. 10 Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve the amendment to Section 31-6, item number 28 of the Parking Standards, changing the parking requirement from one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area to one and one-half (1 1/2) parking spaces for each one hundred (100) gross square feet of floor area. Commissioner Thompson second the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 23. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of height regulations in MF zoning districts and possible zoning text amendment. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that at the November 18th Planning and Commission Meeting, staff was directed to review the height limits in Multi -Family areas, particularly Multi -Family 2 districts, and recommend to the Commission at its December meeting possible alterations to the regulations. The MF -1 regulation of 35 foot height limit, not to exceed two stories, is currently in effect. The MF -2 currently states 45 feet nor more than three stories in height. Staff has reviewed other cities height restrictions, including Dallas, and they limit building height to 35 or 36 feet. Staff recommends that the MF -2 district should read that it be compatible with adjacent development and that it be reduced to 35 foot height limit, not to exceed two stories. Vice Chairman Meador opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Vice Chairman Meador then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. The following people spoke in opposition to this recommendation: Jamie Cornelius, representing the Jim Sowell Company, landowner in Coppell Jerry Ragsdale, Republic Property Group, 8441 Hill Lane, Dallas, TX The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Redford made a motion to approve amending section 19 MF -2 regulations as submitted. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-2) with Commissioners Wheeler, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting to approve the amendment and Commissioners Alexander and Thompson voting against the amendment. 24. Review of potential down zoning areas throughout the city. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff was directed, after the November Planning Commission Meeting, to bring back in December potential rezoning sites that the Comprehensive Planning Subcommittee has examined. There are 17 items to be considered. 11 After discussion, it was suggested that the Commission meet -- perhaps informally -- with a large map of the areas in question in order to get a better understanding of what will go into rezoning some or all of the sites. The Commission can then decide which property rezoning will be heard at public hearings and which will not. 25. General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. Commissioner Thompson suggested that perhaps signs should be used on all cases brought before the Commission so that the general public could have another media for knowing what is going on in Coppell. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Marsha Tunnell, Chairman ATTEST: H. Jahbda, Administrative Secretary 12