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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 Minutes of October 18, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 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 Minutes of October 18, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 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. Minutes of October 18, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 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: B Q Linda idewell, SECRETARY PZ101890.MIN