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BM 1993-01-21 PZMinutes of January 21, 1993 PLANNING AND ZONING C0MMSSION 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, January 21, 1993, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman, Robert Green Vice -Chairman, George Redford Commissioner, Don Meador Commissioner, Carl Thompson Commissioner, Ray Hildebrand Commissioner, Melvin Gross Commissioner Marsha Tunnell was absent. Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L. Sieb, City Engineer Ken Griffin, P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Chairman Green called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Redford gave the invocation. Item 4: Approval of Minutes of December 17, 1992 Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 1992, with one change: Item 8: #1 should also state "including the area outside the wall facing the school" Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0-2) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Meador and Thompson abstaining as they were not present at the December 17th meeting. Item 5: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case # S - 1041(A), for an amendment to an SUP site plan for an electrical substation, located at the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of Brazos Electric Cooperative, Inc. Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this substation was first built in 1989. She further stated that both Brazos Electric and TU Electric own property in this area, adjacent to each other. At this time Brazos Electric is seeking approval to expand the substation. Ms. Bowman stated that improvements to this line, will actually enhance the line for their Flower Mound customers. She further stated that six property owner notices were mailed with one being returned in favor of the request. Mr. Al Petter of Brazos Electric Cooperative in Waco was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve Case #S -1041(A) with the following conditions: 1) that TU Electric and Brazos Electric Cooperative would enter into an agreement with the City of Coppell that relieves both electric companies of paving Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, contingent upon the dedication of right-of-way for both roads to the City of Coppell, and also donation of right-of-way for the old power and light easement, which parallels Sandy Lake Road; 2) TU Electric and/or Brazos Electric Cooperative will pay for relocation of the line at the time the City indicates the upgrade and improvement of Sandy Lake Road; 3) more complete landscaping along Thweatt and Coppell Roads when the roads are finished; and 4) including the four variances requested, as follows: a) using rock vs. concrete for yard surface b) open ditch drainage c) minimum landscaping to be done at this time (complete landscaping to take place when the street is widened) d) rock instead of concrete drive (concrete drive to be added when street is widened) Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 6: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case # S- 1064, (Salerno Pizza Company) from (C) Commercial, to (C -SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for approval of an SUP for a restaurant expansion, located at 1086 Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Ms. Gloria Salerno. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this request is for the expansion of the existing Salerno's Pizza Restaurant. She further stated that at the time Salerno's was originally established, an SUP was not required, however, they are now required to obtain the SUP in order to expand the operation. Ms. Gloria Salerno was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve Case #S-1064, as submitted. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 7: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case # PD - 130, (Austin Place), from (SF -12) Single -Family -12, to (PD -SF -7) Planned Development Single -Family -7, located on the east side of Moore Road, 250'+ north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Barbara Austin. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated this development is situated on 10.85 acres at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Road, with a requested 36 single-family lots. Mr. Sieb stated that staff feels this request needs more work and is not ready to be considered by the Commission at this time. He further stated that staff has 7 concerns regarding this project, as follows: Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 1) overall plan of development 2) density 3) the zoning requested 4) the subdivision plat 5) recognition of tree cover 6) street name 7) landscaping Mr. - Sieb then stated that staff would recommend the Commission deny this request without prejudice, in order to allow the applicant to review staff comments in detail and come back at a later date addressing all staff concerns. Ms. Barbara Austin, property owner, Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates, and Mr. George Gibson were present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to take Case #PD -130 under advisement and hold the public hearing open until the February 18, 1993, Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case # PD - 120(A) - Waterside II Addition, for a site plan amendment, to remove the PD restriction that 50% of the houses backing the existing subdivision (The Meadows) be one story; that fireplace structures be allowed to encroach into the side yard area; and to revise the alley access statement, located near the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Standard Pacific. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this request is located on 42 acres, containing 132 single-family lots. This case was before the Commission approximately one year ago, at which time the Citizens had requested the 50% rule, which Council voted to approve. Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 He further stated that 122 property owner notices were mailed on this case. Two were returned in favor of the request, two were undecided, and 12 were returned against the request. Staff also received a 37 name petition, of which 10 of those also returned reply forms against the request. Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates and Mr. Mike Redding, President of Standard Pacific Homes were present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Those persons speaking were: Ken Pool 822 Meadowglen Circle Mark Nelson 338 Greentree Lane Mike Nelson 346 Greentree Lane John Pauley 806 Meadowglen Circle Bob Schnick 342 Greentree Lane Peter Hudson 322 Greentree Lane Scott Ingalls 729 Greentree Lane Scott Devers 230 Greentree Lane Paul Lacave 354 Greentree Lane The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to deny Case #PD -120(A). Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 9: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Replat of Big Cedar Addition, Block 1, Lots 8 & 9, (329 and 333 Brock Street), located north of Bethel Road and west of Harris Street, at the request of Goodwin and Marshall Engineers. Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that Big Cedar Addition was originally platted in 1981. The applicant is requesting the replat in order to allow the floodplain line to be moved back toward the rear of the lot, which is acceptable to FEMA and the City of Coppell Engineering Department. Staff would recommend approval of the request. Mr. Tim House of Matthews Southwest was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the replat of Big Cedar Addition, Block 1, Lots 8 & 9, as submitted. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Replat of Pecan Hollow Addition, Block H, Lots 27 & 28, (197 and 201 Hollowtree), located approximately 450' south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west side of Lodge Road, at the request of American Surveying Company. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this is a simple replat request due to a discrepancy discovered by the surveyors, which allowed one of the houses to be built with a four foot side yard, which does not meet City standards. By approving this request, both lots would then be in compliance with City guidelines for appropriate side yards. She further stated that staff would recommend approval of this request. Ms. LuAnn Whitley of American Surveying was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Meador moved to approve the replat of Pecan Hollow Addition, Block H, Lots 27 & 28, as submitted. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Redford, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Chairman Green excused himself from the Commission at this time, due to a possible conflict of interest. Item 11: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a site plan amendment, Case #S - 1037(A) - Riverchase Clubhouse Addition, to allow the expansion of the Clubhouse, located along the east side of Riverchase Drive, within the Riverchase Golfcourse, at the request of Golf Enterprises. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this request has four basic elements, which are as follows: 1) they want to add an approximate 4,000 square foot golf course storage building, 2) they want to remodel an existing 4,400 square foot maintenance building, 3) they want to add a new approximate 6,300 square foot clubhouse, pro - shop, restaurant/grill, and 4) they want to redesign and construct a new facility with a slightly modified plat Mr. Sieb then stated that staff has no objections to the approval of the SUP. Mr. Jim Helms of American Golf was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Vice -Chairman Redford then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons speaking were: Jerry Ragsdale Republic Property Group Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & zoning Commission Page 8 He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve Case #S -1037(A) as submitted. Commissioner Hildebrand seconded the motion; motion carried (5- 0) with Vice -Chairman Redford and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Item 12: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Replat of Riverchase Clubhouse Addition, to allow the expansion of the Clubhouse, located along the east side of Riverchase Drive, within the Riverchase Golfcourse, at the request of Golf Enterprises. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff recommends approval of the Replat with the following three conditions: 1) that they indicate the floodplain on the east and south side of the property; 2) that procurement of the floodplain development permit be achieved; and 3) that the City is assured of a minimum 15" drainage pipe Mr. Mike Daniel of Nathan Maier Engineers was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Vice -Chairman Redford then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Meador moved to approve the replat of the Riverchase Clubhouse Addition, with the following conditions: 1) that they indicate the floodplain on the east and south side of the property; 2) that procurement of the floodplain development permit be achieved; and 3) that the City is assured of a minimum 15" drainage pipe Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Vice - Chairman Redford and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, Hildebrand and Gross voting in favor of the motion. Minutes of January 21, 1993 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 9 Chairman Green rejoined the Commission at this time. DISCUSSION Item 13: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. Chairman Green stated that it has come to his attention that the Mayor might be concerned about the attendance records of the Commission members. He stated that the Mayor has not actually approached him to discuss this, so this may still be merely speculation. However, it was the consensus of the Commission that everyone understands when a Commissioner has to be out of town on business, and that all Commissioners do try to attend every meeting whenever possible. Item 14: Update on Comprehensive Planning process. There was no update report at this time. The meeting was then adjourned. ", •. ,� 4I 1-1161119- ATTEST: O Linda G idewell, Secretary pz 12193. min