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.
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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