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BM 1989-04-20 PZMinutes of April 20, 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, April 20, 1989, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard. The following members were present: Chairman Joe Munsch Commissioner Green Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Redford Commissioner Thomas Commissioner Tunnell Commissioner Weaver was absent. Also present were City Engineer Russell Doyle, Acting P&Z Coordinator /Consultant Engineer Kevin Peiffer and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Thomas gave the invocation. AGENDA Item 4: Approval of minutes of March 16, 1989. Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of March 16, 1989. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change Case #S-1042, from (R) Retail to (C -SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for a proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant, south of Sandy Lake Road on Denton Tap, next to the existing McDonald's restaurant, at the request of Kentucky Fried Chicken, City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that the applicant has removed the monument sign from the zoning exhibit, and included their request for a middle drive -way. However, he stated that staff can not support this request. Mr. Dan Johnson of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres and Associates Engineers were present to represent this case. Mr. Johnson stated that convenient accessibility is an essential element of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. He stated that that is their reason for requesting the additional drive -way. Mr. Johnson also stated that they feel this approach is absolutely necessary for the success of the restaurant. He then stated that without the drive, this restaurant could be subject to fall -out. Consultant Engineer Kevin Peiffer stated that Staff's concern is that the issue of ingress and egress needs to be addressed. Kevin then pointed out that the Commissioners should have in their packet copies of the Subdivison Ordinance sections addressing speed limits versus drive -way locations. Chairman Munsch then declared the public hearing open 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. Following discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #S-1042 as submitted. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. Item 6: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case # S-1043, from (C) Commercial/(R) Retail, to (C/R-SUP) Commercial/Retail Special Use Permit, for the operation of "A Slice of Ice" snow cone stand, located at the corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road, on the northern most corner of the TownOaks Shopping Center, at the request of Jeff and Lee Anne Burk. Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that the applicant is asking for variances for the temporary building and the 80% masonry requirement on buildings. Mr. Jeff Burk was present to represent this item before the Commission. He stated that they are asking to put in a portable building on a temporary basis for approximately four to five months. He further stated that they have a similar business located in The Colony: Mr. Burk then stated that they will try to have the building constructed to best fit in with the look of the remainder of the shopping center, including a green roof. Mr. Burk also stated that they will work with the City to meet all health code requirements. They will also be working with TU Electric to obtain the necessary electric utilities. Chairman Munsch 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. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve Case #S-1043 provided that the applicant submit to City Council the improvements discussed by the Commission, including a skirt, a fence, and an appropriate building color with a green roof, and that they have an agreement on toilet facilities. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion. Commissioner Green moved to amend the motion to include that the Special Use Permit come back before the Planning and Zoning Commission at the first scheduled meeting of March, 1990. Commissioner Tunnell then withdrew her second. Commissioner Redford then moved to approve Case #S-1043 with the conditions that there be a fence around the structure, a skirt along its base be provided, an agreement to coordinate the public facilities be stipulated, and that the Special Use Permit be up before this body by February, 1990. Commissioner Green seconded the motion. Commissioner Tunnell then amended the motion to include that the applicant provide elevations and more specific color constraints. Commissioner Green then seconded the amendment. The amendment passed (4-2) with Commissioners Green, Redford, Thomas and Tunnell voting in favor of the amendment, and Chairman Munsch and Commissioner Johnson voting against the amendment. The motion then failed due to a tie vote, with Commissioners Green, Redford and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion, and Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Johnson and Thomas voting against the motion. Commissioner Thomas then moved to deny Case #S-1043. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Redford and Tunnell voting against the motion. Commissioner Tunnell excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at this time. PLATTIN Item 7: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Kentucky Fried Chicken, located south of Sandy Lake Road on Denton Tap Road, neat to the existing McDonald's restaurant, at the request of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Russell Doyle introduced the item and stated that Staff would request that all items in the Staff letter dated April 19, 1989 be complied with before this item goes to City Council. Dan Johnson of Kentucky Fried Chicken was present to represent this item before the Commission. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the final plat for Kentucky Fried Chicken with the variances as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (8-,0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford and Thomas voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: To consider approval of a Final Plat for the Coppell Switching Station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that Staff would like the following items agreed to if the Commission approves this plat: Item 1: that separate dedication instruments be required for the future road; (Items (2) and (4) should be deleted from Staff's recommendation, the applicant has agreed to comply with the City's Landscape Ordinance); Item 3: that an escrow agreement be entered into with the City, prior to City Council; and an additional item, that the applicant resolve the issue of the screening wall with Staff. Mr. James Allen of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Allen stated that they are requesting to build this joint Brazos/TU Electric facility on an existing Brazos Electric site at the corner of Thweatt and Coppell Road. He also stated that they are asking for three variances, and that they have withdrawn their variance to the Landscape Ordinance. Mr. Allen stated that they are going to submit their landscape plans to Staff, and comply with the landscape requirements. Following discussion Commissioner Johnson moved to approved the final plat for the Coppell Switching Station with variances 1, 2 and 4; and variance 3 be amended to provide full landscaping on the Coppell Road and Thweatt Road sides, extending 20 feet past the present fence on both the north and the west, and the landscaping be extended to match. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Redford voting against the motion. Commissioner Redford excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at this time. Item 9: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Heartz Road, located south of Parkway Boulevard, and north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of ABU Development. Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that Staff has no objections to the approval of the request; however, Staff would request that decorative stone be added to the head walls at the lake; and that the applicant show sanitary sewer easements on the plat, and provide separate dedication of easements before City Council approval. Mr. Jay Chester of ABQ Development and Mr. Jerry Parche of Parche Consulting Engineers were present to represent this item. Mr. Chester stated that the City will pursue dedication on the Perkins tract, and they are dedicating only what they own. Consulting Engineer Kevin Peiffer then stated that the City is currently working on obtaining that right-of-way. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the final plat for Heartz Road. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Northlake Woodlands East #12, located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad, (near Heltline Road East/West), at the request of Judy Troth Parsons. Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that this plat is presented with the following variances: (1) Deletion of an alley for lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9, as previously approved on their preliminary plat; (2) To allow access from lot 1 on to Mockingbird Lane. Mr. Al Wilkie was present to represent this item and answer any questions. He stated that there have been no changes to the plat since the last time they were before the Commission. They have been having a drainage study done by their Engineers, which has been submitted to City Staff and approved. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the final plat for Northlake Woodlands East #12. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. There was no further discussion. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: o e Linda Gl a ell, SECRETARY PZ042089.MIN