BM 1990-04-19 PZMinutes of April 19, 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,
April 19, 1990, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Joe Munsch
Vice -Chairman Peyton Weaver
Commissioner Melvin Gross
Commissioner George Redford
Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L.
Sieb, PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman, Consultant Engineer John Karlsruher
and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell.
Commissioners Robert Green, Marsha Tunnell and Robert Scott were absent.
Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to
stand while he gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes of March 151 1990
Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
minutes of March 15, 1990. Commissioner Redford seconded the
motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners Gross, Redford and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion.
PLATTING
Item 5: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Villages of
Coppell, Phase III, located south of DeForest Road and east of
Allen Road, at the request of Don Tipton Engineering.
PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this project is located on a
23.33 acre tract of land, and will permit 101 single-family
structures. She further stated that the previous preliminary
plat was approved by Council in November, 1989, with a typical
lot size of 60 X 100 feet, and the plat before the Commission
tonight represents a typical lot size of 50 X 100 feet. Ms.
Bowman stated that the applicant is requesting two variances, as
follows:
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1) allow alleys to be placed as indicated, and
2) to allow the street radius to be less than 425 feet
(this would allow for the placement of Brentwood Drive)
Ms. Bowman then stated that this plat represent 120 lots, as
opposed to the previous plat of 101 lots. She further stated
that staff has some concerns with this request, as follows:
1) the alley that runs parallel to DeForest Road could
pose a potential hazard, and staff would ask that the
Developer consider installing a solid masonry wall or
a living screening wall.
2) variance #2 as shown on the plat, should be omitted
from the variance requested, as this is an item that
should be considered before the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Pat Atkins of Don Tipton Engineers was present to represent
this item before the Commission.
Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the
preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell, Phase III, with the
condition that the developer provide appropriate screening and
barrier between the alley easement and DeForest Road on the
north side of the property as determined appropriate by the City
staff, and approving variances #1 and #3. Commissioner Redford
seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch
and Commissioners Gross, Redford and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 6: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell,
Phase IV, located at the southwest corner of DeForest Road and
Allen Road, at the request of Don Tipton Engineers.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this plat represents 99 lots on
17.21 acres of land. The applicant is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat with the following variances:
1) that the alleys be required only where indicated on
the plat, and
2) that the minimum street radius be 425 feet.
Ms. Bowman then stated that as discussed earlier, the second
variance request should be deferred to the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Pat Atkins of Don Tipton Engineers was present to represent
this item before the Commission.
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Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the
preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell, Phase IV, approving
variance #3 only, and with the condition that the alley be added
on Block A, between lots 3 and 14. Commissioner Gross seconded
the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners, Gross, Redford and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 7: Consider approval of a replat for Meadows Addition, Section 2,
Block J, Lots 1 & 2, and Block B, Lot 18, located at the
northwest and southwest corner of Meadow Run and Woodmoor Drive,
at the request of Meadowglen Properties.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this request is a replat of
four single-family lots on a total of 4.74 acres of land. She
stated that the lots were included in the rezoning of PD -105,
with a typical lot size of 8,415 square feet, with a minimum
dwelling size of 1750 square feet. Ms. Bowman stated that on
Block J, lots 1 and 2 the lots were previously platted several
years ago; however, a portion of that was never platted. She
further stated that if this request is approved, they will be
required to follow the development guidelines for PD -105. Ms.
Bowman then stated that staff recommends approval of this
request.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission.
Chairman Munsch then
persons wishing to speak
persons speaking were:
Willford Benson
Glen Hinckley
Alan Grooms
opened the public hearing and asked for
in opposition to this request. Those
141 Lansdowne
Developer (not in opposition)
124 Meadowglen Circle
He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the
request. There were none. The public hearing was then declared
closed.
Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the
replat for Meadows Addition, Section 2, with the condition that
the City add the restrictions of the original platting
requirements. Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion
carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Gross,
Redford, and Weaver voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 8: Consider approval of a replat for Meadows Addition, Section 3,
Block 3, Lots 3-7, located at the intersection of Meadow Run
Drive and Lockhaven Lane, at the request of Meadowglen
Properties.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this replat is a development of
five lots on 1.115 acres of land, and were also included on
PD -105. She further stated that the applicant is requesting
approval of the replat, and staff has no objections.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission.
Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition to this 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 Weaver moved to approve the
replat for Meadows Addition, Section 3. Commissioner Redford
seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch
and Commissioners Gross, Redford and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion.
Chairman Munsch stated that Item #11 would now be moved up on the agenda,
and considered at this time.
Item 11: Consider approval of a final plat for Northlake Woodlands East
#12 Addition, located at the northwest corner of the St. Louis
and Southwestern Railroad and Mockingbird Lane, at the request
of Don Tipton Engineers.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this final plat was previously
platted and approved by Council in 1989. The plat was not filed
and executed with the County; therefore, it was deemed null and
void. She further stated that this plat carries nine lots on
3.77 acres of land. The applicant is requesting approval of a
final plat along with the following variances:
1) the deletion of the alleys on lots 2 through 9,
2) to allow Lot 1 to front on Mockingbird Lane, and
3) to grant a waiver of the centerline radius on Crestview
Court to 75 feet. The Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance
requires a minimum distance of 425 feet.
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Ms. Bowman then stated that staff has no objections to this
request.
Mr. Pat Atkins of Don Tipton Engineers was present to represent
this item before the Commission.
Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the
final plat for Northlake Woodlands East #12. Commissioner Gross
seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch
and Commissioners Gross, Redford and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion.
The Commission recessed for a short break at this time.
Item 9: Consider approval of a final plat for Pecan Hollow Addition,
located approximately 550' south of the southwest corner of
Parkway Boulevard and Lodge Road, at the request of Gateway
U.S.A.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated the applicant is requesting
approval of 202 lots on 59.4 acres of land. The applicant is
requesting approval of a final plat and the variance that the
minimum curve radius of 425 feet be waived, and that the
computed centerline radius as shown on the plat be allowed. Ms.
Bowman stated that this plat warrants approval provided that a
Homeowners Association is established to maintain the common
areas, and a letter of permission to drain across adjacent
properties is procured. Staff has no further objections.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates, was present to
represent this item before the Commission. Mr. Anderson stated
that they feel there will be no problem in their obtaining
permission to use the drainage ditch that is currently in
place. He further stated that they have spoken with Mr. Jerry
Parche, representative for RTC, and they have stated that
provided they meet the RTC's concessions, they will grant them
the easement.
Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the
final plat for Pecan Hollow Addition, with the following
conditions:
1) a homeowners association be required to maintain the
common areas, and the drainage area,
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2) that a letter of permission and working out of the
common drainage problems be obtained from ABQ
Development Company, with the approval of the City's
Engineering staff,
3) that a note be placed on the plat that front entry
houses will be built on property where no alleys are
provided,
4) less than four foot encasement sanitary sewers be
allowed on lots B - 1, 2 and 3,
5) that Beechwood Lane be curved to fit with the
development of ABO Development's property,
6) that Pecan Hollow Addition be able to modify Lots C -1
and B - 1 to five, between now and the time it is
brought before City Council to fit in with that
configuration,
and including the variance that the minimum curve radius of 425
feet be waived, and the computed centerline curve radius shall
be allowed. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion; motion
carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Gross,
Redford and Weaver voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consider approval of a final plat for Lake Park Addition,
located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, north of
DeForest Road, and south of Denton Creek, at the request of Dan
Dowdey and Associates.
P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the
Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that this development is proposed
for 91 lots, on 26.195 acres of land. The applicant is
requesting a final plat with the following variances:
1) that the minimum street centerline radius be less than 425
feet,
2) allow Circle Cove Drive intersection with MacArthur
Boulevard alignment,
3) allow the exemption of the Floodplain Management Ordinance,
4) allow curved sanitary sewers
Ms. Bowman further stated that this property was originally
platted in 1987 and contained 92 lots.
Mr. Bill Anderson of Dan Dowdey and Associates was present to
represent this item before the Commission.
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Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the
final plat for Lake Park Addition, with the following
conditions:
1) that a left turn lane be provided on Lake Park Drive at the
intersection of MacArthur, and
2) that a screening wall adjacent to this property on
MacArthur be provided by the Developer
Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0)
with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Gross, Redford and Weaver
voting in favor of the motion.
DISCUSSION
Item 12: Discussion regarding Zoning Ordinance text amendments.
It was the consensus of the Commission to hold a special called
work -session at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 7, 1990, and a public
hearing at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 17, 1990, regarding the
Zoning Ordinance text amendments.
Item 13: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues.
There was no further business; therefore, the meeting was then
adjourned.
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