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BM 1988-06-16 PZMinutes of June 16, 1988 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, June 16, 1988, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boule- vard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Munsch Commissioner Thomas Commissioner Tunnell Commissioner Weaver Commissioners Green, Pope and Johnson were absent. Also present were Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, Con- sulting 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. Item 4: Approval of Minutes of May 19, 1988 Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the minutes of the May 19, 1988 meeting as submitted. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: To consider approval of a zoning change Case #S-1034, at the request of Morris Salerno, from (C) Commercial, to (C.SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, to allow the operation of a private club and restaurant at 125 Kimbel Kourt. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners. Ms Bowman stated that if approved this Special Use Permit will allow the operation of a restau- rant and the sale of alcohol. She stated that property owners had been notified and no reply forms were returned. Ms. Bowman also stated that all requirements of the Private Club Ordinance had been met; therefore, staff recommends approval. Mr. Morris Salerno, owner, and Mr. Howard Herrington were present to represent this item. Mr. Salerno stated that he has been a resident of Coppell for five years and presently owns and operates Salerno's Pizza on Sandy Lake Road. He also owns and operates a similar restaurant and private club in Flower Mound. Mr. Salerno stated that the proposed restaurant in Coppell will be called Gibbs Station, which was the origi- nal name of Coppell. He further stated that the restaurant decor will consist of pictures of "Old Coppell". Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons who wished to speak in opposition to this zoning Minutes of June 16, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 change. There were none. He then asked for persons who wished to speak in favor of this request. Those persons speaking were: Lawrence Hooten (Adjacent property owner) Marilyn Fritch 229 Meadowcreek Road Mr. Frinson 260 Mockingbird Lane Kathy Casazzas 533 Greenridge Drive Mr. Martinez 228 Park Meadow Way Following questions from the Commissioners, Mr. Salerno stated that they are buying this property, not leasing. He also stated that their target date for opening is October 15, 1988. They will have a total of forty-five (45) employees. Mr. Salerno then stated that the present Salerno's Pizza will remain open. Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve Case #S-1034. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 6: To consider approval of a zoning change Case #S-1035, at the request of Mr. Steve Bratton, from (C) Commercial, to (C.SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, to allow the operation of a restaurant at 110 West Sandy Lake Road, Suite 112. Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners, and stated that eight (8) property owners had been notified, and one (1) reply form was returned in favor of this request. She further stated that all staff comments have been ad- dressed; therefore, staff recommends approval. Mr. Steve Bratton of 1025 Stoney Brook in Lewisville, was present representing this item. Mr. Bratton is the owner of the Tivoli's Pizza that is proposed to be located at this site. He stated that he also owns a Pizza Restaurant by the same name in Lewisville. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons who wished to speak in opposition to this zoning change. There were none. He then asked for persons who wished to speak in favor of the request, again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #S-1035 as submitted. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commis- sioners Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING Item 7: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, located 450 feet south of the southeast Minutes of June 16, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 corner of Sandy Lake and Heartz Roads, at the request of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. Taryon Bowman introduced this item and stated that this request is to allow the operation of a church, school and day nursery. She stated that the Special Use Permit Case #S-1033 was approved by the City Council on June 14, 1988 to allow these specific uses. All staff comments have been addressed; therefore, staff recommends approval. Ms. Jo Anne Hennessey of Hennessey Engineers was present to make the presentation to the Commissioners. Ms. Hennessey stated that they are also going to install a new fire hydrant on Heartz Road. They will also be adding water and sewer extensions and two (2) storm sewer extensions. Taryon Bowman then stated that the Fire Marshal has indicated that they would like to have the fire lane indicated on the preliminary plat. Ms. Hennessey stated that due to the fact that this will be a temporary fire lane for the time being, they did not feel it was appropriate to show it on the prelim- inary plat. Kevin Peiffer also stated that the Fire Marshal, and the City, want to assure the City adequate access at all times; therefore, he also feels that the fire lane should be shown on the plat. Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the final plat for Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church with the condition that the easement for the fire lane be added to the plat. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioner Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Westfork Addition, located 704 feet west of the southwest corner of Bethel School and Heartz Roads, at the request of Ms. Leslie Doggett. Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners. She stated that this f inal plat, if approved, will allow the construction of five (5) single family homes with a lot size of greater than twelve -thousand square feet. Ms. Bowman then stated that the variances being requested are as follows: 1) Waiver of the alley requirements; 2) To allow Doggett Cove to have a ten (10) foot offset from Glencrest Circle; 3) To allow private drive -ways for lots 1 and 2, onto Bethel School Road; 4) Waiver of a five foot street dedication for Bethel School Road. Ms. Bowman then stated that staff recommends approval of the final plat with the condition that the five foot right-of-way be dedicated to the City. Ms. Jo Anne Hennessey again was the representative for this item. Ms. Hennessey stated that they have reduced the number of lots from six to five, and that they will be providing Minutes of June 16, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 community improvements, such as water and sewer lines and a new street built to City standards. Ms. Leslie Doggett, owner of the property, then gave a brief presentation and an explanation of the variances they have requested. Ms. Doggett stated that they have worked with the neighbors to increase the lot sizes and decrease the number of lots, in order to be more compatible with Carter Estates. The adjoining neighbors have asked that there be no alleys, which would cause an intrusion to them. She also stated that the house currently on her property is fifty-two years old, and the oldest house in Coppell. This house will remain a part of the development. Mr. Luis Ferguson of 424 Carter Drive was asked if he, as an adjacent property owner had seen the plat, and how he felt about it. Mr. Ferguson stated that the adjacent property owners do not want alleys so that the Doggett development will better conform with surrounding property, and already devel- oped residences. It was the consensus of the Commission that the street dedica- tion for the additional five feet needs to take place. It was also the consensus of the Commission that excluding the alleys would make this development better conform to surrounding development. Mrs. Dixon, an adjacent property owner was asked if she was in favor of the requested building line setback of twenty feet. She stated that she was not. Mrs. Doggett then stated that she bought this property based on a feasibility study done of the City of Coppell's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. She further stated that she has worked with her neighbors and compromised to satisfy them. Mrs. Doggett then stated that she still is not in favor of the street dedication. Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the final plat for Westfork Addition with the following con- ditions: 1) that the variance be granted for the waiver of alley requirements; 2) that Doggett Cove be offset ten (10) feet from Glencrest Circle; 3) that the private drive -way be allowed to enter Lot 2, from Bethel School Road; and 4) that the applicant makes street dedication of an additional five (5) feet on Bethel School property line to the City as part of this process. Chairman Munsch seconded the motion; motion failed due to a tie vote, with Chairman Munsch and Commissioner Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Thomas and Tunnell voting against the motion. Minutes of June 16, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 After questions from the Commission, P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman stated that she and the Building Official had looked at the side, rear and front yard setbacks. She stated that in most cases they are in excess of what is required by the City code. Following further discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the final plat for Westfork Addition with the follow- ing conditions: 1) that the waiver of the alley requirement be granted by variance; 2) that Doggett Cove ten (10) foot offset be granted by variance; 3) that private driveway be permitted from Bethel School Road to Lot 2 by variance; and 4) that the applicant dedicate an additional five (5) feet of Right -of -Way on Bethel School Road as recommended by City staff, as part of this applica- tion process. Commissioner Munsch seconded the motion; motion carried (3-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. 99ASWEA t..Jf1i'M ATTEST: O D Linda G 1, SECRETARY MINITS 061688 MINK