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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. Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 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: Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 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. Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 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 Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 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. Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 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. Minutes of March 19, 1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 7 nTeriTeeTnu 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. ATTEST: FPW �+ `` WIN PZ031992.MIN