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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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