BM 1990-09-13 PZMinutes of September 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, September 13, 1990, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Vice -Chairman, Robert Green
Commissioner, Charles Cotten
Commissioner, Lanny Mayo
Commissioner, George Redford
Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Gross and Tunnell were absent.
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L.
Sieb, P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman and Administrative Secretary Linda
Glidewell.
Vice -Chairman Green called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to
stand while Commissioner Redford gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes of August 16, 1990
Commissioner Cotten moved to approve the minutes of August 16,
1990. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried
(4-0) with Vice -Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Mayo
and Redford voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 5: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #ZC-527, to allow
the development of single-family structures, located east of
MacArthur Boulevard, and north of Beltline Road (commonly
referred to as the "Riverchase" Development, at the request of
Mr. Bill Thompson.
Commissioner Cotten excused himself from the Commission at this
time due to a possible conflict of interest.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this case is commonly referred
to as the Riverchase Development. Mr. Sieb gave a briefing of
each tract and the proposed zoning for each.
Mr. Nathan Maier of Nathan Maier Engineers, representing Mr.
Bill Thompson, was present to represent this item before the
Commission, and answer any questions. He stated that the
applicant wished to withdraw Tract 1 from zoning consideration
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due to lack of interest in marketing that parcel. He indicated
a future Zoning request to down zone this parcel would be
forthcoming in the near future.
Vice -Chairman Green 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 deny Tract 1
without prejudice and approve Tracts 2 thru 9; and to include
the original conditions submitted in a commitment letter to then
City Manager Ron Ragland, and dated February 25, 1985, #1, #4
and #5. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried
(2-1) with Commissioners Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the
motion, and Vice -Chairman Green voting against the motion.
Vice -Chairman Green stated at this time that Item #13 will be moved up on
the agenda, as it is directly related to the zoning change just
considered.
Item 13: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Fairways @
Riverchase, to allow single family development, located west of
the extension of Riverchase Drive and south of Sandy Lake Road,
adjacent to the Riverchase Golf Course on the west and south
property line, at the request of Mr. Bill Thompson.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this preliminary plat was
approved by both the Commission and the City Council in 1988. A
final plat was then submitted, but was withdrawn by the
applicant, which caused it to become null and void. Ms. Bowman
then stated that all Development Review Committee comments had
been addressed; therefore, staff recommends approval of the plat.
Nathan Maier of Nathan Maier Engineers was present to represent
this item before the Commission, and answer any questions.
Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Fairways @ Riverchase. Commissioner Mayo
seconded the motion; motion carried (3-0) with Vice -Chairman
Green and Commissioners Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the
motion.
Commissioner Cotten rejoined the Commission at this time.
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Item 6: Consider request for a zoning change, Case #ZC-528, to allow
the development of single-family structures, located along the
east side of Coppell Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Sandy
Lake Road, at the request of Gee Development Company.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this request is located on
28.5 acres. He further stated that the developer is requesting
this change in order to construct single-family detached
housing. Mr. Sieb stated that one response was returned in
opposition to this case, and none returned in favor. Mr. Sieb
then stated that staff would recommend approval of the zoning
change.
Dennis Jerke of Carter & Burgess and Mr. Mike Brady of Pulte
Homes were present to represent this item before the Commission,
and answer any questions.
Vice -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. Those persons speaking were:
Max Lindsey 222 Fieldcrest Loop
Barbara Schmidt 125 Whispering Hills
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion Commissioner Cotten moved to approve Case
#ZC-528. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion
carried (4-0) with Vice -Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten,
Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7: Consider approval for a zoning change, Case #PD -113, from
(SF -12) Single -Family -12, to (PD -SF -9) Planned Development
Single -Family -9, to allow the development of single-family
structures, located north of Sandy Lake Road; along and adjacent
to Lodge Road, at the request of Mr. Ron Fraze.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this case was taken under
advisement at the August Commission meeting so that major issues
could be addressed between the applicant and the community to
work out some differences. Mr. Sieb further stated that no
agreement has been reached between the developer and the
property owner located at the corner of Sandy Lake and Lodge
Road. He further stated that staff would still support this
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request for the good of the City of Coppell. Mr. Sieb then
stated that staff would recommend that provisions should be made
to insure access from Tract A to the property to the south, in
order for the south parcel to be properly developed in the
future.
Mr. Ron Fraze of Gateway U.S.A. and Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan
Dowdey Engineers were present to represent this item before the
Commission, and answer any questions.
Vice -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
of the request. Those persons speaking were:
Mr. Jim Andrews Dallas, Texas
Mrs. Irma Ihnfeldt 456 E. Sandy Lake Road
Mr. E.F. Hitchcock 500 Sandy Lake Road
The public hearing was then declared closed.
Mr. Jim Andrews was recognized again at this time. He stated
that he would just like to go on record as having discussed the
fact that he would want a street in place in order for him to
access his property for future development.
Following discussion Commissioner Mayo moved to approve Case
#PD -113 subject to further discussion at platting with the
concerns of the screening walls on the Ihnfeldt property and
also a street outlet to the south, and also for Engineering to
address the drainage issue. Commissioner Redford seconded the
motion; motion carried (4-0) with Vice -Chairman Green and
Commissioners Cotten, Mayo, and Redford voting in favor of the
motion.
PLATTING
Item 8: Consider approval of a replat of Carter Addition, Block 2, Lots
3 and 4, located at 501 and 509 Christi Lane, at the request of
Highland Homes.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that per the applicants request to
withdraw this item, staff is recommending that this plat be
denied.
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Following discussion Commissioner Cotten moved to deny the
replat for Carter Addition. Commissioner Mayo seconded the
motion; motion carried (4-0) with Vice -Chairman Green and
Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 9: Consider approval of a replat of Northlake Woodlands East #6,
Block F, Lot 20, to allow single-family development, located at
820 Pelican Lane, at the request of Mr. Donald E. Brewer.
PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this plat was approved several
years ago. The applicant is now requesting approval of the
replat in order to extend the southern boundaries of the
subdivision, which thereby encroaches upon Northlake Woodlands
Phase 12, Lot 5, Block F. Therefore, the applicant is actually
replatting two lots. Ms. Bowman then stated that notices were
mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, and
no reply forms were returned.
Mr. Greg McCall with Don Tipton Engineers was present to
represent this item before the Commission, and answer any
questions.
Vice -Chairman Green 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 Cotten moved to approve the
replat of Northlake Woodlands East Phase 6, Lot 20, Block F.
Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Vice -Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and
Redford voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consider approval of a replat of Northlake Woodlands East #12,
Block F, Lot 5, to allow single-family development, located at
780 Crestview, at the request of Mr. W.T. Troth.
Again Mr. Greg McCall of Don Tipton Engineers was present to
represent this item before the Commission, and answer any
questions.
Vice -Chairman Green 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.
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Following discussion Commissioner Cotten moved to approve the
replat of Northlake Woodlands East Phase 12, Lot 5, Block F.
Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with
Vice -Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and Redford
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: Consider approval of a replat of Channel Pointe Addition, to
allow single-family development, located at the southwest corner
of Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Mr. Larry Taylor.
Director of Planning Gary L. Sieb introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that the Commission saw this plat
approximately three months ago. That plat was approved;
however, it was then discovered that some of the dimensions on
that plat were wrong. Therefore, the City Attorney had stated
that the plat must go back before the Commission. Mr. Sieb then
stated that staff recommends approval of the replat.
Vice -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 Redford moved to approve the
replat for Channel Pointe Addition. Commissioner Cotten
seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Vice -Chairman
Green and Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and Redford voting in favor
of the motion.
Item 12: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Four Seasons
Addition, to allow industrial development, located at the
southeast corner of Thweatt Road (Sandy Lake) and Royal Lane, at
the request of Mr. James Koch.
Mr. James Koch of Pacheco Koch Engineers was present to
represent this item before the Commission, and answer any
questions. Mr. Koch stated that they have worked with staff on
this proposal and feel that all concerns have been worked out.
Following discussion Commissioner Mayo moved to approve the
preliminary plat for Four Seasons Addition. Commissioner
Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with
Vice -Chairman Green and Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and Redford
voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 14: Consider approval of a final plat of Park Place Addition, to
allow single-family development, located near the northeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of Mr.
Mike Allen.
Mr. Mike Allen of Univest Development Company was present to
represent this item before the Commission, and answer any
questions. He stated that the preliminary plat for Park Place
was approved some ten months ago with preliminary approval
extended to the end of 1990 in a subsequent City Council
meeting. The reason for such a long delay before bringing the
final plat forward, is that the company they had been trying to
acquire this land from has been taken over by the RTC. He then
stated that the only change is that they will not be building
Heartz Road.
Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the
final plat for Park Place Addition. Commissioner Mayo seconded
the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Vice -Chairman Green and
Commissioners Cotten, Mayo and Redford voting in favor of the
motion.
DISCUSSION
Item 15: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
There was no further business to discuss; therefore, the meeting
was adjourned.
Joe Munsch, CHAIRMAN
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