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BM 1993-11-18 PZMinutes of November 18, 1993 PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7:00 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 18, 1993, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Marsha Tunnell Vice Chairman Don Meador Commissioner George Redford Commissioner Carl Thompson Commissioner Ray Hildebrand Commissioner Norman Alexander Commissioner Larry Wheeler Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, Director of Planning Gary Sieb, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. PRE -SESSION 1. Briefing on agenda. REGULAR SESSION 2. Call to Order Chairman Tunnell called the meeting to order. 3. Invocation Commissioner Redford gave the invocation. 4. Approval of Minutes of October 21, 1993 Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of October 21, 1993, as submitted. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford, and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None opposed. 5. To consider approval of River Ridge Addition Final Plat, located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverchase Drive, at the request of CCM Engineering. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Five conditions were placed on the preliminary plat by staff. Council, at its November meeting, placed an additional condition that a note be placed on the face of the plat and in the closing documents relevant to Homeowners' Association responsibilities. If the developer addresses all issues to the satisfaction of staff, approval of the final plat, along with variances, would be in order. Bobby Rollings, 13760 Noll Road, Dallas, TX, representing the owner and developer of the site, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion that the Commission approve this River Ridge Addition Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: 1) A minimum street radius of 200' be allowed; 2) allow a cul-de-sac length of 789% 3) no alleys on Lots 1 - 18, Block A and Lot 11, Block D; 4) there will be an escrow in the amount of roughly $160/square foot along Sandy Lake Road that would be required before the plat could be released; 5) tie to the Texas State Plane Coordinate System; 6) a floodplain development permit is required; 7) brick screening wall be placed within a portion of the Riverchase Boulevard right-of-way; and 8) a note regarding the Homeowners' Association responsibilities be noted on the face of the plat and in the closing documents. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None opposed. 6. To consider approval of Marks Apartments, Preliminary Plat, located along Parkway Boulevard, approximately 1,000 feet east of Heartz Road, at the request of Lane's Southwest Surveying. Planning Director Gary Sieb announced that a letter was faxed to staff on Monday, November 15, 1993, requesting that the preliminary plat be withdrawn from the Planning Commission at this time. It will be resubmitted at a future date. Commissioner Meador made a motion that the Commission deny the Marks Apartments, Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting to approve denial of the Preliminary Plat. None opposed. 2 7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1073 - SUP site plan for a driving range and florist (retail limited to seasonal sales outside), located at the northwest corner of I.H. 635W and Beltline Road, at the request of Mr.William Powell. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, pointing out that the florist portion of this case had been withdrawn. The applicant has requested the S.U.P. for a temporary five-year term as a golf driving range. The applicant will install a temporary 2" water line and a temporary 4" sewer line and the Director of Public Works does not oppose these em ora lines. Several variances are being considered regarding the S. U. P.; (1) setbacks on the front yard -- the Ordinance requires a 60 foot setback, the applicant shows a 50 foot setback, (2) a 25 foot easement that must be provided for the temporary water and sewer lines (this temporary easement should be dedicated by way of separate instrument; these cannot be placed in the City's right-of-way, (3) variance to install brick pavers as required by the Streetscape Plan, (4) variance to the Landscape Ordinance requiring tree planting, (5) access easement shown on the site plan which needs to be dedicated by separate instrument and (6) landscape areas and how they are to be irrigated. Tom Pritchett, representing the applicant, Bill Powell and James Smith, Jr., was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Tunnell then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons speaking were: Paul Shea, 259 Tealwood Drive, questioned the lease term. Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Meador made a motion to take the case under advisement, to be considered at the December 16th meeting. i Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting to approve the motion. None opposed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of -1074 - SUP for a car wash, located on the east side of Denton Tap Road, 500 feet south of Braewood Drive, at the request of Mr. Lenny Poulsen. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. He mentioned that a petition in opposition to the request had been submitted. He reiterated the 3 concerns stated in the Staff Report. If all the concerns can be favorably addressed, staff recommends approval with conditions. 3 Lenny Poulsen, 433 Carter Drive, prospective owner, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Messrs. Bob Welty, 13601 Preston Road, Suite 106E, and Ralph Nasca, 1702 S. Highway 121, #406, were also present to answer any technical questions. Chairman Tunnell then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Those persons speaking were: Paul Shea, 259 Tealwood Drive, representing the Wynnpage Homeowners Association and a petition with 72 signatures opposing the request; Ed Miller, 237 Glenwood; Kevin Korioth, 213 Glenwood, representing 54 Braewood residents who oppose the request; Verne and Karen Dooley, 133 Hearthwood Drive, and Mary Ann Dunkum, 141 Hearthwood Drive The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Meador made a motion to deny this S.U.P. request. Chairman Tunnell seconded the motion for denial; motion failed (3-4) with Commissioners Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting to deny the S.U.P. request, and Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Redford and Hildebrand voting against denial. Commissioner Redford moved to approve the S.U.P. request with the following conditions: (1) vacuum operation be fully enclosed; (2) the driveway have a divider for ingressing and egressing traffic; and (3) additional landscaping be added in the rear to buffer sound from the adjacent neighborhood. It was also pointed out that additional parking was needed. Commissioner Wheeler seconded this motion; motion carried (4-3) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Redford and Hildebrand voting for approval and Commissioners Thompson, Tunnell and Meador voting against approval. 9. To consider approval of Riverside Church of Christ Preliminary Plat, located at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and North Lake Drive (east of Denton Tap Road), at the request of John E. Hawkins & Associates. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. David Ivy, Urban Architecture, Dallas, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Meador made a motion that the Commission approve the request for a preliminary plat for Riverside Church of Christ. Commissioner Thompson seconded the 4 motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the request. None opposed. 10. To consider approval of Latter Day Saints Addition, Final Plat, located along the south side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 700 feet east of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey Anderson & Associates. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating the preliminary plat was approved by Council on August 10th. Staff has concerns which are in the process of being resolved. Staff recommends approval of the final plat provided the drainage and engineering issues are addressed prior to the execution of the final plat. Michael Dowdey, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Commissioner Redford made a motion that the Commission approve this final plat for Latter Day Saints Addition with the following conditions: (1) all appropriate easements should be shown on face of plat; and (2) construction plans should be provided for the off-site sanitary sewer line and also for the deceleration lane. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of approval. None opposed. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of Replat of Lake Park Addition, Block E. Lots 10, 119 129 139 149 169 179 199 209 219 229 24, and 25, located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard and the north side of DeForest Road, at the request of Dowdey Anderson & Associates. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this item to the Commission. Art Anderson, 4100 First City Center, Dallas, 75201, representing Univest, was present to represent this item before the Commission, submitted a letter agreement regarding access concerns, and was available to answer any questions. Glen Hinckley, 12201 Merit Drive, Dallas, 75251, was also present. Chairman Tunnell then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons speaking were: Jeffrey Dixon, 599 Lake Park Drive Dennis Young, 583 Lake Park Drive Douglas Hansen, 620 DeForest Glen Hinckley Helen Hansen, 620 DeForest Denise Ford, 591 Lake Park Drive Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. 5 There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commission Redford made a motion to approve this replat of Lake Park Addition. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion failed (2-4-1) with Commissioners Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of approval; Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Tunnell and Meador voting against approval. Commissioner Thompson abstained due to possible conflict of interest. Commissioner Meador made a motion to deny the replat of Lake Park Addition. Commission Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2-1) for denial of this replat with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Tunnell and Meador voting to deny the request and Commissioners Redford and Hildebrand voting against denial. Commissioner Thompson abstained due to possible conflict of interest. 12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC-550 (Warren Addition) from MIF - 2 F2 (Multi -family) to SF -9 (Single family) - located at the northwest corner of Beverly Drive and Warren Crossing, at the request of Winklemann & Associates. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the stipulation that there be side - entry garages. Eugene Middleton, Winklemann & Associates, 12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite 100, Dallas, 75230, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Tunnell then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons speaking were: Helen Hampton, 921 Warren Crossing John Pabrezio, 917 Warren Crossing E. R. Warren, 2215 Lakeland Dfive, Carrollton, TX 75006 Ed Lansberg, President of Sunvalley Custom Homes, Dallas, TX Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve this rezoning. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion, subject to side -entry garages. Motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Thompson voting against the motion. 0 13. To consider approval of Warren Crossing (Secondary) Final Plat, located at the northwest corner of Warren Crossing and Beverly Drive, at the request of Winklemann & Associates. Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission, indicating that two items needed to be added to the condition of approval of the final plat: (1) the proposed 30 -foot mutual access and drainage easement should be shown as a 50 -foot wide easement and (2) in lieu of alley requirements, entrances to the garages be side entry. There was no discussion. Commissioner Meador made a motion to approve this (Secondary) Final Plat. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion with the two stated stipulations. Motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Thompson voting against the motion. 14. To consider approval of North Lake Woodlands, Block 1, Lots 5-10 Preliminary Plat, located along Rolling Hills Road, south of Bethel School Road, at the request of Needham, Wright, Luskey, Engineers. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this item to the Commission. Staff recommends approval, subject to five conditions: (1) Floodplain Administrator block should be shown on the face of the plat; (2) the floodway easement should be tied down on the face of the plat with distances from corners; (3) if the connection of the proposed 8" sewer line to the existing 10" sewer line leaves the right-of-way of Rolling Hills Road, then an off-site utility easement will be required; (4) utility plans should be submitted with the final plat, and (5) the existing conditions remain. Bob Wright, 10290 Monroe, Suite 305, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any' questions. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this Preliminary Plat, with the stated stipulations. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None opposed. 15. To consider approval of a (Secondary) Final Plat for Coppell Library Addition, located along Heartz Road, approximately 1,500 feet south of Parkway Boulevard. Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this item to the Commission, stating that staff recommends approval. 7 There was no discussion. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to approve this (Secondary) Final Plat, with the following conditions: The volume and page number of the 25 -foot wide utility/drainage easement abandonment needs to be shown on the plat, as well as the 42 foot wide parking lot easement. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None opposed. 16. General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. a. Review of parking requirements relating to restaurants, churches and schools by Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services. Planning Director Gary Sieb distributed a chart indicating various parking requirements of Coppell and surrounding communities. Discussion was held regarding rezoning of MF -2 districts. It was suggested that the City Attorney give advice as to height and MF restrictions. Commissioner Meador made a motion to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to put a maximum height limit in a MF -1 and 2 zoning district to 24 feet or two (2) stories. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting to approve the motion. None opposed. Commissioner Redford made a motion that City Staff make a recommendation to the Planning Commission on a restaurant parking proposal. Commission Thompson second the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford and Hildebrand voting to approval motion. None opposed. Finally, the Commission directed staff to prepare a list of possible zoning changes suggested by the Comprehensive Planning Committee and report at the December Planning and Zoning Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12 midnight. Marsha Tunnell, Chairman ATTEST: H. Jahoda, Mministrative Secretary