BM 1990-10-18 PZMinutes of October 18, 1990
PLANNING & 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 18, 1990, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman, Joe Munsch
Vice -Chairman, Robert Green
Commissioner, Melvin Gross
Commissioner, Lanny Mayo
Commissioner, George Redford
Commissioner, Marsha Tunnell
Commissioner Charles Cotten was absent.
Also present were Director of Planning 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 Mayo gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes of September 13, 1990
Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of September
13, 1990 as submitted. Commissioner Green seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners
Green, Gross, Mayo, Redford and Tunnell voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 5: Mayor's welcome to new Commission Members
Mayor Mark Wolfe was not present at the meeting; therefore, this
item was postponed to a later date.
PLATTING
Item 6: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Sandy Lake
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, located approximately 488 feet west of
Samuel Boulevard, for the operation of a Food Lion grocery
store, at the request of Jemtex Acquisition.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that back in September of this
year there was a special use permit approved for this item. Ms.
Bowman then stated that the main access for this project will be
Sandy Lake Road, with additional access along Samuel Boulevard.
She also stated that installation of a deceleration lane and
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left turn lane will be required at the time of construction of
the grocery store. Ms. Bowman then stated that there had been
some concerns raised by the Commission regarding screening
walls. An agreement had been reached between the applicant and
the City that a six foot masonry wall will be installed along
the west property line, and an eight foot masonry wall along the
north and east property lines. Staff is still reviewing the
drainage plans at this time, and staff would, therefore, request
that if this plat be approved, it be approved with the
stipulation that the final construction plans be approved prior
to construction.
Mr. John Maggiore was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Sandy Lake Addition, with the stipulation
that the Master Drainage Plan recommendation be submitted prior
to submission to the Council. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners Green, Gross, Mayo, Redford and Tunnell voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 7: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Riverview Plaza
Addition, located at the northwest corner of north Coppell Road
where it turns west toward S.H. 121, approximately 850 feet east
of S.H. 121, at the request of Gary Sanford.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this plat was first
submitted in 1985, and final plat approval was received by
Council in February of 1986. She then stated since that time
there has been a significant decrease in the total square
footage of the building. The original plan was for an 18,000
square foot building, and the new plan is for a 4,500 square
foot structure. She further stated that the applicant wishes to
delete the screening wall form the plans, due to the fact that
the property adjacent to the request is considered a
non -conforming use.
Mr. Gary Sanford was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Riverview Plaza with the stipulation that
they conform to the five percent landscaping and work that out
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with staff prior to consideration by City Council. Commissioner
Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman
Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Mayo, Redford and Tunnell
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Consider approval of a final plat of the Coppell Church of
Christ, located approximately 483 feet north of the northwest
corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard, at the request
of Coppell Church of Christ.
PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this preliminary plat was
approved last month. She then stated that this is basically a
pretty simple plat. Ms. Bowman then stated that there are some
drainage concerns, however, a Master Drainage study is being
prepared for that entire area, and staff would like to have that
worked out. Staff would recommend that this plat be approved
with the stipulation that the final construction plans be
approved prior to construction.
Mr. Gary Adams was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions.
Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
final plat of the Coppell Church of Christ contingent upon
approval of final construction plans and including resolution of
the drainage issue. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners
Green, Gross, Mayo, Redford and Tunnell voting in favor of the
motion.
DISCUSSION
Item 9: Discussion regarding possible reduction in processing time.
Director of Planning Gary Sieb stated that staff is trying to
streamline the processing time of the zoning and platting
procedures. Staff has looked at the possibility of trying to
cut processing times by various means. The possibility of
moving the Commission hearing date, is also one possible method
of reducing the total processing time. He also stated they are
looking at coming up with criteria for a minor plat procedure.
Mr. Sieb then asked that the Chairman appoint Commissioner to
meet with him, Councilman Weaver and Taryon Bowman to review and
study some of the ideas, and come up with a final
recommendation.
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Commissioner Tunnel was appointed to work with staff and
Councilman Weaver to come up with a final recommendation on this
issue.
Item 10: Discussion regarding an amended hearing schedule for November
and substitution of November 8 for the November 15 public
hearing.
Director of Planning Gary Sieb stated that the Commission has
been requested to change the November public hearing date from
the 15th to November 8th. If approved this change of date will
still allow staff to meet State requirements for advertising and
notifying property owners.
Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved that the November
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting be moved from November
15th to November 8th. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion;
motion carried (5-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners
Green, Gross, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion,
and Commissioner Tunneil voting against the motion.
Item 11: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
Commissioner Gross stated that a group of citizens have gotten
together to organize an all-night after the prom party for the
kids in town. The group would appreciate any support, as well
as donations for gifts and prizes to be given away at the
party.
There being no other business, the meeting was then adjourned.
Joe Munsch, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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Linda idewell, SECRETARY
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