BM 1989-03-16 PZMinutes of March 16, 1989
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in
pre -session at 6:45 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on
Thursday, March 16, 1989, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard. The following members were present:
Chairman Munsch
Commissioner Green
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Redford
Commissioner Thomas
Commissioner Tunnell
Commissioner Weaver
Also present were City Engineer Russell Doyle, Acting P&Z Coordinator and
Consulting Engineer Kevin Peiffer, Civil Engineer Shohre Daneshmand, City
Attorney Larry Jackson and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell.
Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to
stand while Commissioner Thomas gave the invocation.
Item 4: Approval of minutes of February 16, 1989.
Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the minutes of February 16,
1989. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried
(7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson,
Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 5: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#PD -108, from PD Recreation Center, to (PD -LI) Planned
Development Light Industrial, for the development of
institutional, office, retail, commercial and light industrial
facilities, located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, on the
north side of the Cottonbelt Railroad, on the south side of
Bethel Road, and along the east side of Coppell Road, with the
southern line being approximately 3,500 feet along the
Cottonbelt Railroad, at the request of Centre Development.
City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that forty-one (41) property
owners had been notified of the proposed change. Seven (7)
reply forms were returned, four (4) in favor of and three (3)
against the change. He further stated that this public hearing
had been continued, at the applicant's request, from the
February 16, 1989, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr.
Doyle then stated that Staff has no objections to this request.
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Mr. Craig Knight of Centre Development, representing the owner
of the property, The Baptist Foundation of Texas, was present to
represent this item. Mr. Knight stated that their proposal will
include institutional, office, retail, commercial and light
industrial facilities. He further stated that The Baptist
Foundation had chosen Centre Development in part because they
are a local developer. They were also chosen because their
specialty is developing business parks, and are well noted for
their quality and landscaping. Mr. Knight stated that they
basically see two main uses for this property. One of those
would be primarily industrial on the west side of the property.
The other use, on the east side of the property, light
industrial would be used, including office and commercial uses.
They have also requested several special use permits at this
time. Although he does understand all special use permits will
have to be considered individually. Mr. Knight stated that they
anticipate the eastern part of the property will be developed
first, perhaps within the next two (2) years. The western side
of the property would be developed sometime in the future, even
as far a five (5) years away.
Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. Those
persons speaking were:
Dave Garrett 230 Samuel
Mr. Garrett stated that he is not opposed to this request,
but is concerned because of the historic aspects of the
park area. Mr. Garrett stated that he would simply like
to see the park area preserved.
Barbara Bailey 233 Steamboat
Mr. Knight then stated that they are working to preserve the
historic areas of the park.
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 Weaver moved to approve the
zoning change for Case #PD -108. Commissioner Tunnell seconded
the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and
Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and
Weaver voting in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#S-1041, from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI -SUP) Light Industrial
Special use Permit, for the construction of an electric
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switching station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest
corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU
Electric.
City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the
Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that all property owners within
two hundred feet of this request had been notified. A total of
eight (8) notices were mailed out and two (2) returned, both
against the proposed change.
Mr. Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this
item. Mr. Carpenter stated that Coppell is a growing community,
and this switching station is needed at this time in order to
serve the existing citizens, as well as to accommodate future
growth. He further stated that this site was a Brazos Electric
Substation at one time, and part of those facilities are still
in place. Mr. Carpenter also stated that numerous transmission
lines are already in place on this property. Mr. Carpenter then
stated that they feel what they are requesting will be a
considerable improvement to what is at that site now.
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 this request. Again there were none. The public hearing was
then declared closed.
Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve Case
#S-1041. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green,
Johnson, Redford, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion, and Commissioner Thomas voting against the motion.
Item 7: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-519, from (PD -Retail) to (SF -9) Single Family -9, for the
development of residential lots on a 2.50 acre site, located
near the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School
Road and Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development.
City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the
Commission. He stated that this property had previously been
denied as a (PD -SF -7) request, and that the applicant has now
resubmitted for a (PD -SF -9) request with four (4) variances.
Mr. Doyle further stated that all property owners within two
hundred feet had been notified. There were a total of twelve
(12) notices mailed out, and none returned.
Steve Stolte of Centex Real Estate was present to represent this
item. Mr. Stolte stated that since they were last before the
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Commission, they have been contacted by several of the residents
within Shadowridge Estates. He stated that the homeowners have
indicated that they would prefer to have single family homes in
this area. Mr. Stolte further stated that they are proposing to
put in a Homeowners Association to maintain both the entry way
walls on either side of Plantation Drive.
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. Those persons speaking were:
Shannon Mickey 229 Plantation
Barbara Bailey 233 Steamboat
Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to deny Case
#ZC-519. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green,
Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the
request, and Commissioner Johnson voting against the request.
PLATTING
Item 8: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Springs of
Coppell Addition, located on the west side of Denton Tap Road,
on the north side of the Cottonbelt Railroad, on the south side
of Bethel Road, and along the east side of Coppell Road, with
the southern line being approximately 3,500 feet along the
Cottonbelt Railroad, at the request of Centre Development.
Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated
that this plat is related to the previously approved zoning Case
#PD -108. He further stated that there are three ( 3) issues
Staff is concerned with: (1) The dedication of right-of-way
along Denton Tap Road; (2) The dedication of ten feet of
right-of-way along the park, Park Road; and, (3) There is an
issue regarding the right-of-way from Denton Tap Road, as to
whether we should have 100 feet, as indicated by the applicant,
or 200 feet of right-of-way, as indicated by Staff.
Mr. Craig Knight of Centre Development was present to represent
this item, and answer any questions.
Following discussion Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the
preliminary plat for the Springs of Coppell Addition, with two
provisions: (1) that the questions regarding the cul-de-sac at
the end of Park Road, be resolved prior to final platting; and,
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(2) that the question of the right-of-way and/or 15 foot utility
easement be resolved prior to final platting. Commissioner
Tunnell seconded the motion. Following further discussion,
Commissioner Johnson amended his motion to include a third
provision; (3) that the 200 foot tangent dimension vs. 100 foot
tangent dimension, also be resolved prior to final platting.
Commissioner Tunnell then seconded the amendment. Motion
carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green,
Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 9: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Coppell
Switching Station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest
corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU
Electric.
City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the
Commission. He stated that this plat is related to the
previously approved zoning change, Case #S-1041. He further
stated that Staff has no objections to the preliminary plat,
other than that Staff would like to have the right-of-way along
Thweatt Road. Mr. Doyle then stated that the applicant is
requesting four (4) variances.
Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this
item. Mr. Carpenter stated that the right-of-way along Thweatt
Road is owned by Brazos Electric. He further stated that if
Brazos were to dedicate land for the right-of-way, the Federal
Government and the REA Commission would have to get involved.
For that reason, they would prefer to grant an easement. Mr.
Carpenter then stated that Staff has requested a letter, which
Brazos Electric is preparing, and he will have that submitted to
the City before final platting of this property.
Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the
preliminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station, with the
following provisions: (1) that the right-of-way issue be
resolved with Staff prior to final platting, (2) that the wall
issue be resolved with Staff before final platting; and, (3)
that the landscaping issue be resolved with Staff and the
applicant come forward with a completed plat for final
platting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green,
Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against the motion.
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Item 10: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for Shadowridge
Estates, 4th Increment, on a 2.50 acre site, located near the
northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School Road and
Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development.
Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the preliminary plat for
Shadowridge Estates, 4th Increment. Commissioner Tunnell
seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch
and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and
Weaver voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: To consider approval of a final plat for the Northlake
Woodlands East #12 Addition, at the request of Judy Troth
Parsons.
Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the final plat for the
Northlake Woodlands East #12 Addition. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch
and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and
Weaver voting in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Weaver then requested that Staff add a final item on next
months agenda, regarding general discussion concerning platting and zoning
issues.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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