BM 1993-10-21 PZMinutes of October 21, 1993
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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, October 21, 1993, in the Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner George Redford
Commissioner Marsha Tunnell
Commissioner Don Meador
Commissioner Carl Thompson
Commissioner Ray Hildebrand
Commissioner Norman Alexander
Commissioner Larry Wheeler
Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, Director of Planning Gary Sieb, and
Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
PR&SESSION
1. Briefing on agenda.
REGULAR SESSION
2. Call to Order
Commissioner Tunnell called the meeting to order.
3. Invocation
Commissioner Carl Thompson gave the invocation.
4. Election of new Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission
By acclamation, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at its work session, elected
Commissioner Marsha Tunnell to be its new Chairman.
5. Election of new Vice Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission
By acclamation, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at its work session, elected
Commissioner Don Meador to be its new Vice Chairman.
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6. Approval of Minutes of September 16, 1993
Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of September 16, 1993, as
submitted. Commissioner Thompson 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1070(8), Special Use Permit for a
drive-thru restaurant located near the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard
and Beltline Road, at the request of Boston Chicken.
Planning Director Gary Sieb reviewed with the Commission a recently approved
subdivision plat because of its relevance to one of the staff s concerns which related to
traffic circulation getting in and out of this property. Eventually, there will be two ways
of entering and existing the property. Staff has reviewed the traffic study and feels that
there is no longer a concern regarding this issue. Boston Chicken has attempted to
include a lot behind the Boston Chicken site, as well as behind the Wendy's site to
provide potential expansion to add 16 more spaces, in addition to its 32 initial parking
spaces. Because the applicant has endeavored to acquire additional land for more
parking, staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit.
Mr. Dane Ridenour, 6500 Greenville Avenue, Suite 305, Dallas, TX, Architect for
Boston Chicken, 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:
Kirk Williams, 1700 Pacific, Suite 4100, Dallas, TX, representing United
Commercial and S. T. Lending, Inc., current owner of the property.
Chairman Tunnell then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request.
Those persons speaking were:
Ron Kraus, 316 Steeplechase, Irving, TX, one of the owners of Pad H
which is immediately behind Wendy's.
The public hearing was declared closed.
Vice Chairman Meador made a motion to approve this Special Use Permit.
Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion, subject to the site plan and conditions
as stated; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson,
Tunnell, Meador, Redford, and Hildebrand voting in favor of the motion. None
opposed.
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8. To consider approval of River Ridge Addition, Preliminary Plat, located at the
southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverchase Drive, at the request of CCM
Engineering.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this item, stating that previous concerns
regarding EMFs, screening the cul-de-sacs from the TU easement, and the screening
wall's length down Riverchase Boulevard had been discussed with the developer and
mostly resolved and that staff recommended approval of this request.
Jeff Crannell, C.C.M. Engineering, 1120 Empire Central Place, Dallas, TX, and Bobby
Rollings, 13760 Nall Road, Dallas, Tx, were present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. Tim Bradshaw, 106 Dobecka Drive, Coppell,
TX, interested citizen and representing TU Electric, also spoke.
Commissioner Meador made a motion that the Commission approve this River Ridge
Addition Preliminary Plat subject to provisions noted with one additional condition, that
being to build a screening wall all the way to Sandy Lake Road and to insure that the
wall ended with an aesthetically pleasing column.
Commissioner Redford 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.
9. To consider approval of Waterside Estates Addition, Phase 3, located at the
northwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request
of Dowdey, Anderson Engineers.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Staff recommends
that alleys not be eliminated. Staff supports the following variances: 1) Variance for the
minimum center line radius from 425 to 150 feet, and 2) variance to allow a cul-de-sac
length of more than 600 feet.
Randy Lockhart, 4835 LBJ, Suite 850, Dallas, TX, development representative for the
owner, Standard Pacific Homes, and Michael Dowdey of Dowdey Anderson and
Associates were present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Commissioner Meador made a motion that the Commission deny the request for a
preliminary plat for Waterside Estates Addition, Phase 3. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler,
Thompson, Tunnell, Meador, Redford, and Hildebrand voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1071, Special Use Permit for a
ceramic the manufacturing facility (Interceramic), located at the northwest corner
of Gateway Boulevard and Freeport Parkway, at the request of Albert Halff
Associates, Inc.
This case has been asked to be withdrawn by the applicant; therefore, no action will be
taken by the Commission.
11. Appoint a Planning and Zoning Commissioner to the Christmas Decoration Awards
Committee.
Larry Wheeler volunteered to be appointed to this committee.
12. General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
Chairman Tunnell wanted to review parking requirements relating to restaurants,
churches and schools. Planning Director Sieb will bring back a report next month as to
our Ordinance, what other cities have, and will recommend what might need to be
changed.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Marsha Tunnell,
ATTEST:
H. JahodavAdministrative Secretary
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