BM 1992-03-19 PZMinutes of March 19, 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, March 19, 1992, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Robert Green
Vice -Chairman, Lanny Mayo
Commissioner, George Redford
Commissioner, Melvin Gross
Commissioners Marsha Tunnell, Charles Cotten and Don Meador were absent.
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L.
Sieb, City Engineer Ken Griffin, 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 February 20, 1992
Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of February 20,
1992, as submitted. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion;
motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo
Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 5: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-536, (Lakewood Estates), from (MF -2) Multi -Family -2, to
(SF -7) Single -Family -7, located along the east side of MacArthur
Boulevard, south of Parkway Boulevard, and along the east and
west side of Village Parkway, at the request of LOC Estates,
Ltd.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that on January 16, 1992, the
Planning Commission took this case under advisement until
February 20. Then on February 20, the Commission recommended
denial without prejudice, because the developer asked to
withdraw the case, due to problems he had with the Lakes of
Coppell master homeowners agreement, among others. Mr. Sieb
also stated that this development is located on 42 acres, and
contains 148 lots.
Mr. Waymon Lavell of LOC Estates, Lynn Meyer and Kevin Kendrick
of Unzicker Schnurbusch Engineers, and Keith Jackson of
Cook -Jackson were 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 Gross moved to approve Case
#ZC-536 with the following conditions:
1) that the fence along Oakwood be improved by a coordinated
effort between the developer and the Coppell Independent
School District, to result in brick pillasters with wrought
iron fencing, and
2) that there be a minimum 1800 square foot house size
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with
Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Lakewood Estates,
located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of
Parkway Boulevard, and along the east and west side of Village
Parkway, at the request of LOC Estates, Ltd.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that that staff would recommend
approval with the following five conditions:
1) that a Homeowners Association be formed to maintain all
common areas,
2) the extension of utility lines be bored under existing
rights-of-way, easements, etc., rather than cutting through
the existing improvements,
3) lot 26, Block D, be granted relief from the minimum depth
requirement,
4) lots 1-17, Block A, and lots 1-40, Block D, not be required
to provide alley access,
5) change of alley location between lots 9 and 10 in Block C,
Mr. Waymon Lavell of LOC Estates, Lynn Meyer and Kevin Kendrick
of Unzicker Schnurbusch Engineers, and Keith Jackson of
Cook -Jackson were present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Lakewood Estates with the following
conditions:
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1) that a Homeowners Association be formed to maintain all
common areas,
2) the extension of utility lines be bored under existing
rights-of-way, easements, etc., rather than cutting through
the existing improvements,
3) lot 26, Block D, be granted relief from the minimum depth
requirement,
4) lots 1-17, Block A, and lots 1-40, Block D, not be required
to provide alley access,
5) change of alley location between lots 9 and 10 in Block C,
6) that a tree survey be provided for trees of 6" caliper or
greater
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#PD -124, (Village at Cottonwood Creek, Phase II), from (MF -1)
Multi -Family -1 and (MF -2) Multi -Family -2, to (PD -SF -7) Planned
Development Single -Family -7, 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. Mr. Sieb stated that this case was also considered
and denied by the Commission at the February 20 meeting. He
stated this property consists of 44 acres, and is proposed for
SF -7 and SF -9, with 152 lots. Mr. Sieb further stated that the
density has been reduced from 203 to 152 lots, is basically SF -7
on 13.2 acres with a maximum of 56 dwelling units; SF -9 on 31.3
acres with a maximum of 96 lots; and they have redesigned their
circulation patterns and added additional landscaping and
screening.
Craig Curry of the Nelson Corporation was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr.
Curry presented a slide show of the proposed development.
Chairman Green then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Those persons
speaking were:
Mike Gayler 210 Winding Hollow
Gary Embry 267 Winding Hollow
He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the
request.
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Those persons speaking were:
David Smith
Doug Benham
Dave Campo
Donna Benham
Jim Arnet
Gwen Long
Tim Hill
206 Winding Hollow
211 Winding Hollow
222 Winding Hollow
211 Winding Hollow
603 Sandalwood Court
250 Winding Hollow
126 Winding Hollow
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve Case
#PD -124 with the following conditions:
1) that there be a 6' masonry wall along Parkway, according to
the site plan,
2) landscaping as proposed be included on all cul-de-sacs,
3) landscaping along Parkway as proposed,
4) wood fence be as defined,
5) minimum house size of 1800 square feet on area basically
zoned SF -7, 2000 square feet on area basically zoned SF -9,
and 2200 square feet on lots abutting the creek, and
6) that a homeowners association be formed to maintain all
common areas
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a partial replat of
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Phase II, 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. Mr. Sieb stated that staff would recommend approval
of the partial replat with the same conditions as the zoning
case, in addition to authorization of alterations to the
Subdivision Regulations to include the following:
1) the minimum street radius would be no less than 2001,
2) the maximum block length not exceed 1600',
3) that lots 10-16 in Block C be excluded from the alley
requirement,
4) that a maximum cul-de-sac length of 650' be allowed, and
5) that the minimum finished floor elevations on lots 11-17 in
Block C be shown on the face of the plat
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Craig Curry of the Nelson Corporation was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Redford moved to approve the
partial replat of the Village @ Cottonwood Creek, Phase II, with
the following conditions:
1) that there be a 6' masonry wall along Parkway, according to
the site plan,
2) landscaping as proposed be included on all cul-de-sacs,
3) landscaping along Parkway as proposed,
4 ) wood fence be as defined
5) minimum house size of 1800 square feet on area basically
zoned SF -7, 2000 square feet on area basically zoned SF -9,
and 2200 square feet on lots abutting the creek,
6) that a homeowners association be formed to maintain all
common areas,
7) minimum street radius be no less than 200',
8) maximum block length not to exceed 1600',
9) that lots 10-16 in Block C be excluded from the alley
requirement,
10) that a maximum cul-de-sac length of 650' be allowed, and
11) minimum finished floor elevations on lots 11-17 in Block C
be shown on the face of the plat
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a replat of Gateway
Business Park, Block 2, located at the northwest corner of
Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard, at the request of
Catellus Development Corporation.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that he had received a letter from
the applicant, which he wanted read into the record. the letter
states:
" Dear Mr. Sieb: On behalf of our client, Catellus Development
Corporation, we are requesting that the above referenced replat
be withdrawn from the March 19, 1992, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, and the April 14, 1992 City Council meeting;
and placed on the April 16, 1992 and May 12, 1992, agendas
respectively. " The letter is signed by Patrick L. Acker, P.E.,
R.P.L.S., the representative for the developer.
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Mr. Sieb then stated that the Commission must take definitive
action on the plat; therefore, staff would recommend denial, and
this case will be placed on the April 16, 1992, Planning
Commission docket.
Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo moved to deny the replat
of Gateway Business Park, Block 2. Commissioner Green seconded
the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Green and
Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 10: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Country Estates,
located at the southeast corner of Bethel School Road and Harris
Street, at the request of H.T. Ardinger.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this development consists of
just under 14 acres. Back in 1989 the zoning was passed on this
property, but at that time the Council stipulated that Bethel
School Road would have to be improved before this development
could go forward. Mr. Sieb stated that Bethel School Road has
since been removed from the thoroughfare plan and plans have
been completed for cul-de-sacing the road. Therefore, this
developer is now ready to move forward with the plat. He
further stated that staff has recommended "no parking° signs be
placed along Harris Street. Mr. Sieb also stated lots 3 and 4
of Block A have a drainage issue staff is concerned about, which
needs to be resolved.
Peter Staks and Mike Daniel of Nathan Maier Engineers were
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Country Estates with the following
conditions:
1) no parking signs be placed along Harris Street from Brooks,
north to Bethel School Road, and
2) that the applicant work with the City Engineer to resolve
the drainage and floodplain issue, before the final plat is
approved
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with
Chairman Green and Commissioners Mayo, Redford and Gross voting
in favor of the motion.
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Item 11: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
Gary L. Sieb stated that due to a recent School District plat
case, he had been directed by legal counsel to clarify a couple
of issues for the Commission. According to legal counsel, the
Commission is not authorized to waive fees (such as impact fees,
etc.) or to waive technical studies. Only the City Council has
that authority.
Item 12: Comprehensive Plan progress report.
Gary L. Sieb submitted the attached minutes of the Comprehensive
Plan Committee, and gave a brief update on the progress of the
Committee. Mr. Sieb stated that the Committee plans to bring
the Plan before the Planning Commission on September 17, 1992.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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