BM 1991-10-17 PZMinutes of October 17, 1991
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, October 17, 1991, at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Robert Green
Vice -Chairman, Lanny Mayo
Commissioner, Charles Cotten
Commissioner, Melvin Gross
Commissioner, Don Meador
Commissioner, George Redford
Commissioner, Marsha Tunnell
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L.
Sieb, P. & Z. Coordinator Taryon Bowman and Administrative Secretary Linda
Glidewell.
Commissioner Green called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to
stand while Commissioner Mayo gave the invocation.
Item 4: Election of new Chairman of the Planning Commission
Commissioner Gross nominated Robert Green as Chairman of the
Commission. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0-1) with Commissioners Meador, Mayo, Cotten,
Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and
Commissioner Green abstaining.
Item 5: Election of new Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission
Commissioner Tunnell nominated Lanny Mayo as Vice -Chairman of
the Commission. Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0-1) with Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Green,
Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and
Commissioner Mayo abstaining.
Item 6: Approval of Minutes of September 19, 1991
Commissioner Mayo noted that Item 15 shows Commissioner Gross
voting both for and against the motion. Commissioner Gross
moved to approve the minutes of September 19, 1991 as submitted,
with the one change, which reflected that Commissioner Cotten
voted in favor of the motion and Commissioner Gross voted
against the motion. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0-1) with Chairman Green and Commissioners
Meador, Mayo, Cotten, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the
motion; and Commissioner Tunnell abstaining.
ITEM 5
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 7: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -116-R, (Chaucer
Estates Addition), from (TC) Town Center, to (PD -SF -7) Planned
Development Single -Family -7, located at the northwest corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of Alpine
Development Company.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this development is located on
20.89 acres of land, which includes a two acre retention pond,
and contains fifty-eight lots. Mr. Sieb stated that staff
basically feels the density is fine, but would like some
elaboration on some of the elements of the PD required, such as
landscaping, screening and treatment of the lake.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Mr. Roland Jackson of Newman, Jackson and Mr.
Willard Baker of Alpine Development were also present to address
this item 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
#PD -116-R with the following conditions:
1) Lots 1-8, Block C are required to be side entry garages;
2) 2 acre lake to be maintained at a constant level by
developer;
3) A fountain is to be included in the lake;
4) Homeowners Maintenance Association is to maintain all open
space areas;
5) All landscaping in common areas to be irrigated; and
6) Architectural renderings that were shown at the Planning
Commission hearing are to be attached to the ordinance
(bluelines are acceptable), and two (2) copies provided to
the Planning Department.
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Mayo, Cotten,
Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
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At this time Chairman Green stated that due to the fact that we have
several related items on the agenda tonight, the Commission will consider
the items in a somewhat different order than shown on the agenda. Each
zoning change will be considered, followed by the related plat request.
Item 10: Consider request for a preliminary plat of Chaucer Estates
Addition, located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Heartz Road, at the request of Alpine Development Company.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that based on the fact that
Commission recommended approval of the PD zoning case, staff
would recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to the
same conditions required for the zoning case.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Chaucer Estates Addition with the following
conditions:
1) Lots 1-8, Block C are required to be side entry garages;
2) 2 acre lake to be maintained at a constant level by
developer;
3) A fountain is to be included in the lake;
4) Homeowners Maintenance Association is to maintain all open
space areas;
5) All landscaping in common areas to be irrigated; and
6) Architectural renderings that were shown at the Planning
Commission hearing are to be attached to the ordinance
(bluelines are acceptable), and two (2) copies provided to
the Planning Department.
Commissioner Cotten seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Mayo, Cotten,
Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -121, (Gibbs
Station Addition, Phase One), from (MF -2) Multi -Family -2, to
(PD -SF -7) Planned Development Single -Family -7, located along the
east side of MacArthur Boulevard and north of Parkway Boulevard,
at the request of Heath and Knight Properties, prospective
purchaser.
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P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this property has been zoned
multi -family for approximately five or six years. She further
stated that access to this property will be provided by
MacArthur Boulevard.
Mr. Hammond Heath of Heath & Knight Properties 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:
Peter Langel 609 Andover Lane
Clark Will 848 Aberdeen
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 Redford moved to approve Case
#PD -121 with the following conditions:
1) that there would be a Homeowners Maintenance Association
formed to maintain the common areas;
2) that there be no garages facing the street;
3) that wrought iron fencing be provided on Lots 15-19,
Section A and 34-42, Section A; and
4) that there be a brick screening wall along MacArthur
Commissioner Cotten seconded the motion; motion carried (5-2)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Redford
and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Mayo
and Tunnell voting against the motion.
Item 11: Consider request for a preliminary plat of Gibbs Station, Phase
One, located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard and
north of Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Heath and Knight
Properties, prospective purchaser.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that since Commission has
approved the zoning change for this case, staff would recommend
approval of the preliminary plat with the same conditions placed
on the zoning case.
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Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Gibbs Station, Phase One with the following
conditions:
1) that there would be a Homeowners Maintenance Association be
formed to maintain the common areas;
2) that there be no garages facing the street;
3) that wrought iron fencing be provided on Lots 15-19,
Section A and 34-42, Section A; and
4) that there be a brick screening wall along MacArthur
Commissioner Meador seconded the motion; motion carried (5-2)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Redford
and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Mayo
and Tunnell voting against the motion.
Item 9: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -122, (Gibbs
Station Addition, Phase Two), from (MF -2) Multi -Family -2, to
(PD -SF -0) Planned Development Single -Family -0, located along the
east side of MacArthur Boulevard and north of Village Parkway,
at the request of Heath and Knight Properties, prospective
purchaser.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that although this zoning case was
advertised as (PD -SF -0), due to various meetings with staff and
surrounding property owners, the applicant has decided to amend
their request to (PD -SF -7). He is also requesting that the 12.2
acre parcel contain a maximum of forty-four single-family lots.
Mr. Sieb stated that there has been a reduction in the number of
lots from fifty-three to forty-four, and a subsequent increase
in lot widths from a minimum of fifty-two feet, to a minimum
width of sixty-two feet.
Mr. Hammond Heath of Heath & Knight Properties 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:
Peter Langel 609 Andover Lane
He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the
request. There were none. The public hearing was then declared
closed.
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Following discussion, Commissioner Cotten moved to approve Case
#PD -122 with the following conditions:
1) that the developer be required to put in a consistent brick
screening wall along MacArthur Boulevard as in Phase I;
2) that the five foot minimums on side yards be applied only
to Lots 6-15 and 1, 20, 3, 4 and 5, Block G;
3) that the twenty foot setback requirement be applied to Lots
1-5, Block G, and twenty-five feet on Lots 6-15;
4) that landscaping along MacArthur be consistent with the
landscaping proposed on Phase I; and
5) that a Homeowners Association be formed
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell,
Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and
Commissioner Mayo voting against the motion.
Item 12: Consider request for a preliminary plat of Gibbs Station, Phase
Two, located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard and
north of Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Heath and Knight
Properties, prospective purchaser.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff would recommend approval
of the preliminary plat subject to the same conditions placed on
the zoning case.
Mr. Hammond Heath of Heath and Knight Properties was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Gibbs Station, Phase Two with the following
conditions:
1) that the developer be required to put in a consistent brick
screening wall along MacArthur Boulevard as in Phase I-
2) that the five foot minimums on side yards be applied only
to Lots 6-15 and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block G;
3) that the twenty foot setback requirement be applied to Lots
1-5, Block G, and twenty-five feet on Lots 6-15;
4) that landscaping along MacArthur be consistent with the
landscaping proposed on Phase I; and
5) that a Homeowners Association be formed
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Commissioner Cotten seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Cotten, Tunnell,
Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and
Commissioner Mayo voting against the motion.
Item 13: Consider request for a secondary plat of Sandy Lake Addition,
Final Plat, Lot 1, Block B, located along the west side of
Samuel Boulevard and north of Village Parkway, at the request of
Dr. Steven King.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the
secondary plat of Sandy Lake Addition, Lot 1, Block B with the
condition that the reversion area be removed from the face of
the plat. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion
carried (7-0) with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador,
Mayo, Cotten, Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 14: Consider request for a final plat of Big Cedar Addition, located
along the west side of Bethel School Road (north/south), and
north of Bethel Road, at the request of Matthews Investments.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff would recommend this
plat be recommended for approval based on the conditions placed
on the PD zoning change by City Council. Those conditions are:
1) that the developer limit the number of exceptions to the
side yard setback to 14 lots;
2) that they address the entry with a monument sign and
landscaping similar to Creekview Estates entry;
3) that they address the access easement with a sidewalk and
landscaping;
4) that the developer provide a tree survey for the
development;
5) that a 10 foot drainage easement be included with the 7.5
foot utility easement on the north-western boundary, as
shown on the attached plan;
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6) that a 30 foot front yard setback, with at least two four
inch caliper trees per lot, with landscaping and irrigation
be provided on Lots 37-41;
7) 22 foot front yard setbacks be allowed on Lots 3, 4, and
5; and
8) that a greenbelt pathway be provided from the access
easement to the existing Anderson park, with developer
costs not to exceed $7500.00.
Mr. Sieb then stated that one of the Council members felt that
the name of Brock Street should be changed. He explained that
it was the consensus of the Council that streets should not be
named after living persons.
Mr. Tim House of Matthews S.W. Investments was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
final plat of Big Cedar Addition with the following conditions:
1) that the developer limit the number of exceptions to the
side yard setback to 14 lots;
2) that they address the entry with a monument sign and
landscaping similar to Creekview Estates entry;
3) that they address the access easement with a sidewalk and
landscaping;
4) that the developer provide a tree survey for the
development;
5) that a 10 foot drainage easement be included with the 7.5
foot utility easement on the north-western boundary, as
shown on the attached plan;
6) that a 30 foot front yard setback, with at least two four
inch caliper trees per lot, with landscaping and irrigation
be provided on Lots 37-41;
7) 22 foot front yard setbacks be allowed on Lots 3, 4, and
5; and
8) that a greenbelt pathway be provided from the access
easement to the existing Anderson park, with developer
costs not to exceed $7500.00.
Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0)
with Chairman Green and Commissioners Meador, Mayo, Cotten,
Tunnell, Redford and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 15: General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
a) Appointment(s) to Z.O.A.C.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L. Sieb
informed the Commission that it was time to appoint at
least two members of the Commission to the (Z.O.A.C.)
Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee. It was the consensus
of the Commission that those members would be Melvin Gross
and Don Meador.
Mr. Sieb then advised the Commission that some of the
topics to be discussed will include landscaping, a possible
tree ordinance, accessory buildings, screening walls within
industrial districts, and the PD ordinance.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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