BM 1992-06-18 PZMinutes of June 18, 1992
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, June 18, 1992, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Robert Green
Commissioner, Don Meador
Commissioner, Marsha Tunnell
Commissioner, Carl Thompson
Commissioners Charles Cotten, George Redford and Melvin Gross were absent.
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L. Sieb
and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell.
Chairman Green called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand
while Commissioner Tunnell gave the invocation.
Item 4: Election of Vice -Chairman of Planning Commission
It was the consensus of the Commission that the election of a
Vice -Chairman would be postponed until the July 16, 1992
Commission meeting.
Item 5: Approval of Minutes of May 21, 1992
Commissioner Meador moved to approve the minutes of May 21, 1992
as submitted. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion
carried (4-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador,
Thompson and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion.
Item 6: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#5-1060, from (C) Commercial, to (C -SUP) Commercial Special Use
Permit, located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Univest.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that the area of this site is
approximately 142' X 170'. He stated that staff feels this use
is basically appropriate, however, staff has three concerns with
the request. They are as follows:
1) the dumpster should be screened on three sides,
2) the intersection of Denton Tap and Sandy Lake is a major
intersection, and additional landscaping needs to be shown
on the plan before this goes to Council,
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3) sometime in the past a discussion was held regarding
another restaurant being located on this site, and at that
time, Council and Commission were concerned with screening
to avoid persons drinking alcohol on the deck being seen
directly from the street
Mr. Peter Buell of the Peter Buell Company 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 Meador moved to approve Case
#S-1060 with the following conditions:
1) that the dumpster be screened on at least three sides,
2) screening wall around the deck be of sufficient height to
prevent sight of the patrons on the deck from the public
right-of-way adjacent to the area, and
3) that the developer abide by the streetscape plan
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, and
Tunnell voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Parks of Coppell,
Tract IV, located on the south side of S.H. 121 Bypass, and
along the west side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dan
Dowdey and Associates.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that a zoning case on this property
was heard by the Commission last month. He further stated that
this request is located on 76.8 acres containing 133
single-family lots, all conforming to SF -9 and SF -12 lot
dimensions. Mr. Sieb stated that staff recommends approval of
this case.
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom on behalf of Bili Anderson of Dowdey and
Associates was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
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Following discussion, Commissioner Meador moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Parks of Coppell, Tract IV, with the
following conditions:
1) that the developer assure a pedestrian crossing under the
bridge into Andrew Brown Park be made, and
2) that the twenty foot easement to the park be indicated on
the plat and be maintained by the Homeowners Association
Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, and
Tunnell voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a replat of Village of
Coppell, Phase III -B, located at the southwest corner of Allen
Road and DeForest Road, at the request of Grand Homes, Inc.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this replat is of 17
single-family lots. He further stated that there is a problem
with drainage behind the lots that abut DeForest Road. Staff
recommends approval of the replat.
Mr. Richard Hovas of Don Tipton Engineering 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 Tunnell moved to approve the
replat of Village of Coppell, Phase III -B. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman
Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, and Tunnell voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 9: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a replat of Corners of
Coppell, Lots 1R, 3R, and 4R, Block 1, located at the southeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard at the request
of Reklaw Partnership, Inc.
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Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this site is the old Safeway
center. The new owner is proposing to replat this property into
three equal parcels. Mr. Sieb stated that the external of the
buildings will not change, and the landscaping will remain the
same. Mr. Sieb also stated that staff does not anticipate any
problems with parking. Mr. Sieb stated that staff is strongly
in favor of this request.
Mr. Steve Hundley 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 Tunnell moved to approve the
replat of Corners of Coppell, Lots 1R, 3R and 4R, Block 1, with
the following conditions:
1) that staff recommendations be met,
2) note be placed on the plat showing finished floor
elevations,
3) agreement to maintain in a healthy and growing condition
all landscaping on the property,
4) designating the plat as a replat of the Corners of Coppell
subdivision
Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Thompson, and
Tunnell voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a replat of Village @
Cottonwood Creek, Section IV, located at the southeast corner of
Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Jim Sowell
Construction Company.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. He stated that there are some members of the
Homeowners Association here tonight to speak regarding some of
their concerns with this development. Mr. Sieb also stated that
staff has reviewed the final plat and it appears to be almost
identical to the preliminary plat approved by Council.
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Mr. Dennis Freeman of the Nelson Corporation 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. Those persons speaking were:
David Smith 206 Winding Hollow
(Representing Village @ Cottonwood Creek Homeowners Association)
Ann Hinson 150 Winding Hollow
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion, Commissioner Meador moved to approve the
replat of Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section IV, with the
following conditions:
1) conditions of the staff recommendation will be included on
the plat, which include:
a)
that there
be a 6' masonry wall along Parkway
Boulevard,
b)
landscaping
be included on all cul-de-sacs,
c)
landscaping
be included along the Parkway,
d)
wooden screening fence be built along Minyard Drive,
e)
1800 square foot minimum house size on area basically
zoned SF -7,
2000 square foot on area zoned SF -9, and
2200 square
foot on the lots abutting the flood way
f)
homeowners
association be formed to maintain all
common areas,
g)
and that
the two additional easements being
recommended
by the City Engineer be included on the
plat prior
to being presented to the City Council
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion; motion carried (3-1)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador and Thompson voting
in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against
the motion.
Item 11: Consider approval of a final plat of Chaucer Estates, located at
the northwest corner of Heartz Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the
request of Chaucer Estates Joint Venture.
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Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff has concerns regarding
the landscaping around the pound, and that the 10' T.U. Electric
easement should be removed from the plat if it is not for
underground utilities.
Mr. Dan Dowdey of Dan Dowdey & Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Thompson moved to deny the
final plat of Chaucer Estates. Commissioner Tunnell seconded
the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Green and
Commissioners Meador, Thompson, and Tunnell voting in favor of
the motion.
DISCUSSION
Item 12: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
There was no further business to discuss; therefore, the meeting
was adjourned.
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