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BM 1990-12-13 PZMinutes of December 13, 1990 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, December 13, 1990, 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 Tunnell was absent, and Commissioner Cotten arrived late. Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L. Sieb, P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman and Assistant City Secretary Linda Grau. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while he gave the invocation. Item 4: Approval of Minutes of November 8, 1990 Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of November 8, 1990 as submitted. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #5-1051, for a Special Use Permit for Pizza Hut, located at 820 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite #102, at the request of Pizza Hut, Inc. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this restaurant will be located in the Valley Ranch/Tom Thumb Shopping Center on MacArthur Boulevard. Mr. Sieb also stated that Pizza Hut has a temporary C.O., and are currently in operation. Mr. Sieb further stated that the applicant meets all regulations, and staff would recommend approval. Charlie Tobe was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 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 Redford moved to approve Case #S-1051. Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 6: Consider approval Elementary School along the east Independent School AT.ATTTWr. of a preliminary plat of Addition, located south side of Coppell Road, at District. the Coppell of Sandy Lake Road, the request of Coppell P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this site is situated on 9.45 acres of land on Coppell Road. She further stated that Coppell Road will be an improved two-lane roadway in the near future, and that this site is completely surrounded by single-family zoning. Ms. Bowman then stated that this school is proposed to be identical to Austin Elementary and the Mockingbird School site. Staff recommends approval of this plat. Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres 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 the Coppell Elementary School, contingent upon adequate drainage. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Cotten arrived at this time. Item 7: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Lee Elementary School Addition, located approximately 633 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Coppell Independent School District. Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this site is on 9.88 acres, with the school already located there. The School District is requesting to make additions to the school. Mr. Sieb further stated that the School District is now willing to allow a completely enclosed drainage system through their property. Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Following discussion Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the preliminary plat of Lee Elementary School. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: Consider approval of a final plat of the Lee Elementary School Addition, located approximately 633 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Coppell Independent School District. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the final plat of Lee Elementary School with two (2) U-shaped driveways being included, and that the drainage be approved by Public Works prior to completion. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 9: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Pinkerton Elementary School Addition, located approximately 150 feet west of Howell Drive, along the north side of Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Coppell Independent School District. PO Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated the School District is requesting approval of both the preliminary and final plat for this school site. There is an existing structure on this property, which Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 was never platted. She further stated that the purpose of this plat is to create a legal building site, and also to expand the existing facilities to accommodate a cafeteria along the back portion of this property. She then stated that the School District plans to dress up the front of the existing building to make the brick a continuous color along the front. Ms. Bowman then stated that Southwestern Boulevard will be improved when Park West Commerce Center expands their property along the northeast corner. Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Howman stated that the School District was given this property in 1928 by Dallas County. He further stated that parking and pavement improvements will be made to this site. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the preliminary plat of Pinkerton Elementary School. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: Consider approval of a final plat of the Pinkerton Elementary School Addition, located approximately 150 feet west of Howell Drive, along the north side of Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Coppell Independent School District. Commissioner Gross moved to approve the final plat of Pinkerton Elementary School. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: Consider approval of a final plat of the Sandy Lake Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, located approximately 500 feet west of Samuel Boulevard, along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Food Lion. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this final plat is for a grocery store which was approved by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council back in September, situated on 3.94 acres of land. She then stated that Sandy Lake Road is proposed to be a four -lane divided roadway in the near future, therefore, the developer would normally escrow $51,804 for future improvements for Sandy Lake Road. (Based on a legally -binding Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 prior agreement with the City, these fees will be waived). Ms. Bowman further stated that all DRC comments have been addressed with the exception of the screening wall along the east property line. The screening wall, which should be 8 feet, should extend the entire 135 feet along the eastern side from pin to pin. Staff has no other objections. Director of Planning Gary Sieb then stated that Council specified that they want the screening wall extended the entire length of the eastern property line. Ms. Sieb then stated that Engineer Nancy Begal is here tonight, and she can address the enclosed drainage system. Ms. Nancy Begal of Winkelmann and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. She stated that they have no objection to the extension of the screening wall, it was just an omission when the site plan was changed. Ms. Begal stated that Jemtex has made a decision that an enclosed drainage system would be most favorable for all property owners. She stated that the drainage system is currently under design. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the final plat of Sandy Lake Addition with the conditions that the screening wall extend all the way along the east side to the east pier, and that the drainage system be enclosed as proposed. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 12: Consider approval of a final plat of the Devonshire Estates Addition, located approximately 1,433 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the east side of Coppell Road, at the request of Gee Development. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this preliminary plat was approved by the City Council last Tuesday evening. The City Council also placed an additional condition on the developer, which stated that all of the conditions which were agreed to through the zoning process be placed on the face of this plat. Mr. Sieb then stated that the applicant did agree to this condition. Mr. Brad Meyers of Carter and Burgess was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Meyers stated that they have no problem with putting those conditions on the face of the plat. Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the final plat of Devonshire Estates Addition with the stipulation that all conditions agreed to on the zoning plan be placed on the final plat. Commissioner Cotten seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion. Item 13: Consider approval of text amendments to the Private Club Ordinance of the City of Coppell. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Commissioner Gross moved to adopt the ordinance amending Section 29.15 of the Zoning Ordinance as stated with the provision added that the restaurant -private club be required to obtain 60% of their profits from the sale of food. Following discussion, Commissioner Gross withdrew the motion. Following further discussion, Chairman Munsch moved to delete the current Section 29.15 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and replace it with an amended Section 29.15 as amended tonight, and attached hereto. Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion (5-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Cotten, Green, Gross, and Redford voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Mayo voting against the motion. nTQrTTcQTnu Item 14: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb stated that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was presented to the City Council this past Tuesday evening. The Council voted to take the Ordinance under advisement until January 8, 1991. Mr. Sieb then stated that the revised Section 29.15 will be included when the Ordinance goes before Council. The meeting was then adjourned. IT R X Minutes of December 13, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 ATTEST: PZ121390.MIN