BM 1992-01-16 PZMinutes of January 16, 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, January 16, 1992, at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Robert Green
Commissioner, Charles Cotten
Commissioner, Melvin Gross
Commissioner, George Redford
Commissioner, Marsha Tunnell
Commissioner, Don Meador
Vice -Chairman Lanny Mayo was absent.
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L.
Sieb, P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman, City Engineer Ken Griffin, and
Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell.
Chairman Green called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand
while Commissioner Gross gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1991
Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of November 21,
1991, as submitted. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners
Meador, Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 5: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #S-1057, from (A)
Agricultural, to (LI -SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit,
located along the north side of Beltline Road, and along the
west side of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, at the request
of Mr. Johnny E. Thompson.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this request is on a 10 acre
tract of land. He stated that staff basically had nine specific
items to address during review of this case, as follows:
1) floodplain questions,
2) square footage of restaurant devoted to particular
activities,
3) architectural compatibility of the building,
4) access to the property,
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5) safety issues,
6) parking requirements,
7) aesthetics, and
8) the precedent setting nature of this proposal.
Mr. Sieb then stated that there was one letter of opposition
returned for this case, as well as one letter in support and one
undecided. Staff is in general support of this case.
Mr. Angelo Vacarro, representing Johnny Thompson, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Mr. Michael Daum, Mr. Danny Cummings, Mr. John
Higgins, and Mr. Brian Cunningham were also present to answer
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.
Mr. Scott Evans of Lattimore Materials spoke regarding parking;
however, he stated he was neither for nor against the proposal.
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion, Commissioner Cotten moved to approve Case
#S-1057, subject to site plan, assurance that staff concerns had
been addressed, and the following conditions:
1) that the applicant provide a flashing light as proposed on
west bound Beltline east of the entrance to the property;
2) that the applicant provide flashing overhead lights both
east and west bound at the entrance to the property;
3) that the applicant agree to provide patrol during peak use
periods of the property;
4) that the applicant provide a minimum 8' security fence:
5) if required by the City at a later date, the flashing
lights will be converted to actual signal lights, at the
clubs expense.
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion; and Commissioners Meador and
Tunnell voting against the motion.
Item 9: Consider request for a preliminary plat of the Longbranch
Country Club, located along the north side of Beltline Road, and
along the west side of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, at the
request of Mr. Johnny E. Thompson.
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Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff would ask that the same
conditions placed on the zoning case should also apply to the
preliminary plat.
Following discussion, Commissioner Cotten moved to approve the
preliminary plat of the Longbranch Country Club, subject to the
following conditions:
1) that the applicant provide a flashing light as proposed on
west bound Beltline east of the entrance to the property;
2) that the applicant provide flashing overhead lights both
east and west bound at the entrance to the property;
3) that the applicant agree to provide patrol during peak use
periods of the property; and
4) that the applicant provide an 8' security fence
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion; and Commissioners Meador and
Tunnell voting against the motion.
Item 6: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -123, (Lakewood
Estates) from (MF -2) Multi -Family -2, to (PD -SF -7) Planned
Development 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 this request is located on 44
acres. Tract A contains 13.97 acres, and Tract B contains
roughly 30 acres. He stated that staff had concerns regarding
the actual PD ordinance, and whether or not this case meets the
requirements of a PD. He also stated that staff had some
concerns with the actual reductions within the subdivision, as
well as lot widths. Mr. Sieb further stated that this applicant
has made considerable effort to alleviate staffs concerns.
Mr. Waymon Lavell 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. Those persons
speaking were:
Richard Rose 209 Bay Circle
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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 take Case
#PD -123 under advisement until the February 20, 1992, meeting.
Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell,
Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consider request for 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.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that merely as a technicality, the
Commission must deny this plat, and the applicant can then
resubmit when they are ready to move forward.
Following discussion, Commissioner Meador moved to deny the
preliminary plat of Lakewood Estates.. Commissioner Redford
seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green
and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -110(A), to amend
a site plan on Lot 17, Block C, of the Pecan Hollow Addition,
located approximately 550' south of Parkway Boulevard, along the
west side of Lodge Road (324 Beechwood Lane), at the request of
Drees Homes.
PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated the applicant had originally
asked that the setback be established at 23 feet; however, they
have now determined they will need a 21 foot front yard setback.
She stated that the reason for this request is basically to try
and save some of the existing trees.
Ms. Sandy Meyer of Drees Homes, 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. Those persons
speaking were:
Mr. Phil Manning (Prospective Purchaser)
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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
#PD -110(A). Commissioner Tunnels seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador,
Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 8: Consider request for a replat of Devonshire Addition, located
along the east side of Coppell Road, one quarter mile south of
Sandy Lake Road, at the request of CCM Engineering.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this replat is actually at
the request of Carter and Burgess. The applicant is asking for
25 foot setbacks on Block A, Lots 1-9; Block B, Lots 18-23;
Block B, Lots 32-37; and Block B, Lots 46-57.
Mr. Brad Meyer of Carter and Burgess, 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 Cotten moved to approve the
replat of Devonshire Addition, subject to the following
condition:
1) Lots 18, 23, 32, 37 and 46 be revised to remain at 30 foot
setbacks.
Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-1)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell
and Redford voting in favor of the motion; and Commissioner
Gross voting against the motion.
Item 11: Consider request for a final plat of Sandpoint Estates, located
along Sandy lake Road, east of Heartz Road, and west of Lodge
Road, at the request of CCM Engineering.
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P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
final plat of Sandpoint Estates, subject to the following
conditions:
1) waiver to length of cul-de-sac;
2) deletion of alley along front of Lots 12, 13 and 1, Block A;
3) 5' utility easement along the front of Lots 16 and 17,
Block A;
4) finished floor elevations of 475 feet be shown on the face
of the plat for Lots 2 and 3, Block B;
5) all development fees be paid; and
6) escrow agreement be approved
Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell,
Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: Consider request for a secondary plat of the Coppell Fire
Administration Addition, located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Coppell Road and Southwestern Boulevard, at the
request of Dale Jackson, Building Official.
Mr. Dale Jackson, City of Coppell Building Official, was present
to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Mr. Jackson stated that the proposed building will
be used as combination Fire Administration and Building
Administration offices.
Following discussion, Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the
secondary plat of the Coppell Fire and Building Administration
Addition. Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador,
Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 13: Consider approval of a final plat of Waterside Estates Addition,
Phase II, located along the north side of Parkway Boulevard, and
along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Dowdey and Associates.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that the preliminary plat of
Waterside Estates was approved by Council back in October,
1981.
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Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey Associates, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Meador moved to approve the
final plat of Waterside Estates Phase II. Commissioner Redford
seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Green
and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
DISCUSSION
Item 14: General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
Discussion regarding upcoming Comprehensive Plan review and
update.
At this time Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb informed the
Commission that according to the City Charter, it is time to
begin an update of the City's Master Plan. He further stated
that one or two Commission members would be needed to form a
Committee to begin the update. It was the consensus of the
Commission that George Redford would serve on the Committee,
then Lanny Mayo would also be asked if he could serve.
NOTE: It has now been confirmed that the Commissioners who
will serve on the Committee are George Redford, Marsha
Tunnell and Lanny Mayo.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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