BM 1991-04-18 PZMinutes of April 18, 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, April 18, 1991, at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Joe Munsch
Vice -Chairman, Robert Green
Commissioner, Charles Cotten
Commissioner, Melvin Gross
Commissioner, Lanny Mayo
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.
Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to
stand while Commissioner Redford gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes of March 21, 1991
Vice -Chairman Green stated that Item #4 should state
Vice -Chairman Green rather than Chairman Munsch. Commissioner
Gross then moved to approve the minutes of March 21, 1991 with
the above noted correction. Commissioner Redford seconded the
motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners Green, Cotten, Gross, Mayo, Redford and Tunneil
voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 5: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #S -1006(A), for the
expansion of an existing restaurant (Anna's) located at 150
Denton Tap Road, Suites 104 and 105, at the request of Richard
Trinidad.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this request is for a Special Use
Permit to expand the existing Anna's Mexican Restaurant. The
total area is 1200 square feet. She then stated that the
expansion will include ten additional tables and forty
additional chairs.
Mr. Richard Trinidad of Anna's Mexican Restaurant was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
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Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There
were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor
of the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was
then declared closed.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve Case
#S -1006(A) with the condition that a detailed floor plan be
submitted at the time this case goes forward to City Council.
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green, Tunnell,
Cotten and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #PD -116, from (TC)
Town Center, to (PD -SF) Planned Development Single Family, for a
Planned Development, located at the northwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this request is located on
20.07 acres of land. He further stated that Harry Hargrave,
representing the owner actually submitted this plan, however,
Gordon Jones of D.R. Horton, the potential purchaser, will be
representing the case tonight.
Mr. Gordon Jones of D.R. Horton interests, and Mr. Kevin
Kendrick of Unzicker, Schnurbusch & Associates, were present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions. Mr. Jones stated that they had just completed the
Woods subdivision in Coppell. He also stated that they will
work to save as many trees as possible.
Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There
were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor
of the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was
then declared closed.
Gary Sieb then stated that this is a planned development
district, and according to the regulations, up to 35% of the
development in a residential PD can abide by specific
guidelines. Mr. Sieb also stated that staff is concerned with
the landscaping outside the fence on Heartz Road, and that they
would like to see more detailed plans before this goes forward
to Council. The second concern is the pond. Mr. Sieb stated
that staff's biggest concern is making sure this pond doesn't
simply become full of algae. He stated that staff would
recommend some type of aeration system, such as some type of
sprinkler or fountain system.
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Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo moved to approve Case
#PD -116 with the following conditions.
1) they add landscaping on the outside fence on Heartz Road to
soften up the wall,
2) they deed restrict the minimum dwelling size to 2,400
square feet,
3) that the developer see that the pond is maintained as a
constant level pond,
4) that the developer use chemical algae prevention in
maintaining the pond, as well as a fountain aeration device,
5) that there be a 25 foot building line throughout the
development, and
6) that there be a Homeowners Association created, and the
purchaser be notified of the Association, as a part of the
contract of sale
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (5-2)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Tunnell
and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Green
and Cotten voting against the motion.
Commissioner Tunnell excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at
this time.
The Commission recessed for a short break at this time.
Item 7: Consider request for a replat of Park West Commerce Center,
Lot 3, Block 7, located at the southeast corner of Enterprise
Drive and Airline Drive, at the request of Prentiss Copely
Investments.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated notices were mailed to all
property owners within 200 feet of this request. She stated
that the original plat for Park West Commerce Center was
approved in April of 1990, and at that time Council required
that the developer replat each building site prior to the
construction of those individual sites. She further stated that
Enterprise Drive is currently under construction, and should be
complete in approximately three months. She also stated that
Wrangler Drive is currently a substandard roadway, and that
staff recommends the developer pay his pro -rata share for
improvements to Wrangler Drive, in the amount of $54,082.20,
which is $115.00 per front foot.
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Mr. Dennis Chovan and Mr. Bill Dahlstrom were present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There
were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor
of the request. Those persons speaking were:
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom 1ST City Center -Dallas
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion, Commissioner Cotten moved to approve the
replat of Park West Commerce Center, Lot 3, Block 7, with the
following conditions:
1) that the developer escrow funds for the improvement of
Wrangler Drive according to staff's recommendation, and
2) that there be a 3/4 ton weight limit on Wrangler Drive,
with the signage being provided at applicant's cost.
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green, Cotten
and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING
Item 8: Consider request for approval of a preliminary plat of
Northridge Addition, located at the northwest corner of Sandy
Lake and Heartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that staff would recommend approval
of this case subject to the same conditions placed on the zoning
case.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Northridge Addition, with the following
conditions:
1) they add landscaping on the outside fence on Heartz Road to
soften up the wall,
2) they deed restrict the minimum dwelling size to 2,400
square feet,
3) that the developer see that the pond is maintained as a
constant level pond,
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4) that the developer use chemical algae prevention in
maintaining the pond, as well as a fountain aeration device,
5) that there be a 25 foot building line throughout the
development, and
6) that there be a Homeowners Association created, and the
purchaser be notified of the Association, as a part of the
contract of sale
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (5-1)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Cotten and
Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Green
voting against the motion.
Item 9: Consider request for approval of a preliminary plat of Wynnpage
Addition, located approximately 600 feet north of Sandy Lake
Road, along the east side of Lodge Road, at the request of
Siepiela Interests.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this request is located on
20.377 acres of land. She also stated that the zoning for this
property was approved one month ago. At the time this item went
to City Council, they added additional conditions, which
include:
1) 9,000 square foot lot minimum on Block A, lots 15-27
(along the western boundary), 8,450 square foot lot
minimum on Block A, lots 13 and 14, remaining lots
7,400 square foot minimum;
2) 75' minimum lot width for Block A, lots 19-27,
remaining lots - 66' minimum lot width;
3) minimum side yard - 8'
4) minimum rear yard - 20'
5) minimum front yard - 25'
6) minimum size of structures - 1,850 square feet
7) maximum height of structures - 1 story on Block A,
lots 13-27, remaining lots - 2 story;
8) screening -
a) 8' wooden screening fence (with metal posts and
caps) along the western boundary,
b) 6' masonry screening fence on southern boundary
(along Block A; lots 13-17),
c) 6' wooden screening on Block A, lots 5-12
d) 6' masonry screening fence along the eastern and
northeastern residential boundary,
9) provide landscaping along the southern side of
southern masonry fence,
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10) establish a homeowners association to maintain
screening fences and all common areas,
11) landscaping to be provided as shown on plans,
12) the preliminary and final plat must be submitted along
with acceptable drainage plans
13) Maximum number of lots - 78
Mr. Lynn Meyer of Unzicker, Schnurbusch and Associates was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Wynnpage Addition with the following
conditions:
1) with the lot numbers corrected as stated by Taryon Bowman,
2) that there be minimum 9,000 square foot lots on parcels
15-27, and minimum 8,450 square foot lots on parcels 13 and
14,
3) maximum height be one story in Block A, lots 13-27, and
4) all other requirements required by City Council be adhered
to
Commissioner Cotten seconded the motion; motion carried (5-1)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Redford, Green, Cotten
and Gross voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Mayo
voting against the motion.
Item 10: Consider request for approval of a final plat of Pecan Ridge
Estates, located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Lodge Road, at the request of Ron Fraze.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that the plats for Pecan Ridge and
Pecan Valley are almost identical, and located across from one
another. He stated that the staff recommendation was that staff
would be in favor of this plat provided the applicant had made
considerable progress in obtaining Lodge Road improvements,
which was a condition of the zoning approval by Council. Mr.
Sieb then stated that there is a contract that Mrs. Ihnfeldt has
verbally agreed to. Therefore, staff would recommend approval
of this plat.
Mr. Ron Fraze of Gateway International was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
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Following discussion, Commissioner Redford moved to approve the
final plat of Pecan Ridge Addition. Commissioner Cotten seconded
the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green, Cotten and Gross voting in
favor of the motion.
Commissioner Mayo moved to reconsider the motion on Item 10.
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green,
Cotten and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Commission Redford moved to approve the final plat of Pecan
Ridge Estates with the following conditions:
1) that the 5% grade on the cul-de-sac, Oakcrest Court, be
allowed, and
2) that they acquire the right-of-way for Lodge Road
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Chairman Munsch and Commissioner Mayo, Redford, Green, Cotten
and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: Consider request for approval of a final plat of Pecan Valley
Addition, located approximately 600 feet north of Sandy Lake
Road, along the east side of Lodge Road, at the request of Ron
Fraze.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission.
Mr. Ron Fraze of Gateway International was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion, Commissioner Cotten moved to approve the
final plat of Pecan Valley Addition with the condition that the
owner procure the right-of-way for Lodge Road. Commissioner
Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman
Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green, Cotten and Gross
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: Consider request for approval of a final plat of Coppell Road
Elementary School, located approximately 1,350 feet south of
Sandy Lake Road, along the east side of Coppell Road, at the
request of Coppell Independent School District.
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Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that grading work has already
begun, and staff feels that the plat is in good order, and would
recommend approval.
Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the
final plat of the Coppell Road Elementary School subject to
staff review of the correct roadway assessment cost.
Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Mayo, Redford, Green,
Cotten and Gross voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 13: General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
At this time Vice -Chairman Green stated that he is somewhat
concered with the area of (TC) zoning. Due to the fact that
some development activity is beginning in the Town Center area,
Vice -Chairman Green suggested that we clarify what the City's
actual plans are for the (TC) area. It was also suggested that
the Town Center area of the Zoning Ordinance be studied and
revised. It was the consensus of the Commission to begin the
May 16th pre -meeting at 6:30 in order to discuss this item with
the Commission and Legal Counsel.
The meeting was then adjourned.
.:) Munsch, CHAIRMAN
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