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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: Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 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. Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 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. Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 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. Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 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, Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 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. Minutes of April 19, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 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. ATTEST: ,,0—/ <' G/-�L.l�ct Linda lidew 11, SECRETARY PZ041990.MIN