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BM 1989-10-19 PZMinutes of October 19, 1989 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, October 19, 1989, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Joe Munsch Commissioner Robert Green Commissioner Melvin Gross Commissioner George Redford Commissioner Robert Scott Commissioner Marsha Tunnell Commissioner Peyton Weaver Also present were Mayor Mark Wolfe, P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman, Civil Engineer Shohre Daneshmand and Secretary Mary Peddycoart. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Green gave the invocation. Item 5: Swearing in of New Members (Marsha Tunnell) Recently re -appointed Commissioner Marsha Tunnell was sworn into office by Mayor Wolfe. Mayor Wolfe then addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission and welcomed the new members, Commissioners Gross, Scott and Tunnell. He further stated that he feels the relationship between City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission should be one of mutual respect at all times. Mayor Wolfe also stated that it is in the best interest of the City for these two bodies to also retain their separation as much as possible. Mayor Wolfe then reminded the Commissioners that anytime they speak before the City Council, or any other City Board, they should always identify themselves as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Mayor Wolfe then asked that the Commissioners always remember to be fair to staff and all applicants, and to consider each and every case on its own merit, and how it will best benefit the City of Coppell. Item b: Election of Chairman and Co -Chairman Commissioner Weaver moved to elect Commissioner Munsch as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, Scott, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Minutes of October 10, 1989 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Commissioner Tunnell moved to elect Commissioner Weaver as Co -Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Scott seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, Scott, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 7: Approval of Minutes of September 21, 1989 Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of September 21, 1989, with the exception that the wording on the motion for Item #7 be verified. Commissioner Scott seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, Scott and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING Item 8: To consider a preliminary plat for Park Place Addition, located near the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road, at the request of Univest Development Company. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat with the following variances: 1) To allow the front yard setback to be 25 feet instead of 30 feet, as required by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 2) To allow the interior side yard setback to be 7 feet instead of 8 feet, as required by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3) To allow the lots which side to the masonry screening wall proposed along Heartz Road and Sandy Lake Road to have a 10 foot side yard setback adjacent to the wall, instead of 15 feet, as required by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Mike Allen, President of Univest Development Company, was present to represent this item before the Commission. He stated that their development is 25 1/2 acres, and contains 90 lots. He also stated these are planned for custom home construction, and the average lot size is 9,100 square feet. Mr. Allen stated that they are requesting the above variances in order to continue the current type of housing as contained in the Nort%lake Woodlands East subdivision. He further stated that the approximate cost of these homes will be between $150,000 and $200,000. Mr. Allen then passed out a sheet to the Commissioners, showing the lots and the sizes of each. Minutes of October 19, 1989 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 It was brought up by the Commissioners that these lots seem to be narrower than the lots in Northlake Woodlands. Mr. Allen stated that this is the case due to economics. The Commissioners raised questions regarding the zoning of this property, as well as surrounding zoning. Mr. Allen stated that the zoning of the actual property they are platting is (TC) Town Center, a cumulative zoning, which does also include residential zoning. The Commissioners were also concerned that this development may cause the lot owned by Joe Dimock to become landlocked. It was the consensus of the Commission that this would have to be cleared up before the time of the final plat. Questions were also raised regarding the screening wall and the drainage of this property. Mr. Allen stated that there is a storm sewer plan for this property, which would tie in and carry down into the existing drainage easement. He further stated that the screening wall will be brick, similar to the existing one at the Park Meadow Addition. He stated that it has not actually been designed yet; however, it will be at least six feet, and will follow City ordinance. Mr. Allen also stated that they do have landscaping planned for this area, as well as right-of-way dedication planned. It was also brought up by the Commission that there is a need for stub -outs. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to deny the preliminary plat for Park Place Addition. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, Scott, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 9: To consider a preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell, Phase III, located at the southeast corner of Allen Road and DeForest Road, at the request of Denton Creek Joint Venture. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat with the following variances: 1) To waive the alley requirement along lots as indicated on the plat. 2) To waive the zoning ordinance requirement that structures in the SF -0 zoning district be required to be located within three feet of one side of the lot line. The developer would like to center the houses on the lots. Minutes of October 19, 1989 Planning &i Zoning Commission Page 4 Ms. Bowman further stated that a portion of Allen Road along the west side of the property has been constructed, and that the remaining portion will be constructed by the developer. She also stated that the developer will not be required to pay the pro -rata share for road construction and drainage for DeForest Road as agreed by the City of Coppell and Brooks Development Company. Nathan Maier of Nathan Maier Engineers was present to represent this item before the Commission. He stated that this is the third phase of the Villages of Coppell Addition. He also stated that they have reduced the 133 lots down to 101 lots, with a typical lot size of 6,000 square feet, with a minimum lot size of of 5,800 square feet. They will be building a typical house size of 2,000 square feet, with a minimum house size of 1,600 square feet. He also stated that they are asking for a variance in order to be allowed to center the houses on the lots. In answer to Commissioners questions, Mr. Maier stated that the lots are not big enough for (SF -7) zoning. He stated that they will be building (SF -0); however, they want to center the homes on the lots, and will therefore look more like an (SF -7) product. It was also brought up by the Commissioners that a stub -out could be placed on DeForest Road. The Commissioners were also concerned with access to the Warren property. Mr. Maier stated that there is an access easement dedicated for this property. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell, Phase III, with variances as requested. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, Scott, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. DISCUSSION Item 10: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. Commissioner Weaver stated that the sub -committee to review the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance had been put on hold, and asked that PU Coordinator Taryon Bowman give the Commissioners an update on this project. Minutes of October 19, 1989 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 Taryon Bowman stated that this project has been temporarily put on hold. She stated that the City is in the process of hiring a Director of Planning, and at the time he arrives, he will be given the opportunity to review the draft and offer his comments and expertise. Ms. Bowman also stated that an issue may be coming before the Planning and Zoning Commission, which may require a clarification of the Town Center zoning district, which originated in 1983. She stated that staff will be preparing some information regarding the Town Center District for the Commission to review and offer their direction. Ms. Bowman then stated that the only structure located within the Town Center District is the Town Center building. Item 11: General discussion of By -Laws. Chairman Munsch stated that he would go through the By -Laws and make the obvious necessary changes, then present them to the Commission to offer their comments. Chairman Munsch stated that these will be ready by the nest Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He further stated that the next pre -session meeting will start at 6:30, to allow time to go over these By -Laws. Adjournment. -W I low -0J ,.,C - ATTEST: o 0 Linda Glidewell, SECRETARY PZ101989.MIN