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BM 1988-04-21 PZMinutes of April 21, 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 Thurs- day, April 21, 1988, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Commissioner Frank Pope Commissioner Robert Green Commissioner William Johnson Commissioner David Thomas Commissioner Marsha Tunnell Commissioner Peyton Weaver Chairman Joe Munsch was absent. Also present were Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, City Attorney Larry Jackson and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Co -Chairman Peyton Weaver called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Thomas gave the invocation. Item 4: Approval of Minutes of February 18, 1988, March 17, 1988 and April 7, 1988. Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the minutes of February 18, 1988. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Green moved to approve the minutes of March 17, 1988. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Pope moved to approve the minutes of April 7, 1988. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: To consider approval of a Special Use Permit, Case #S-1032, to allow the modification of a restaurant, located at 120 Denton Tap Road, Suite 490D, at the request of Pizza Inn. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that this request is to modify the site plan for a previously approved restaurant site for Pizza Inn Restaurant. The modification is requested in order to attach red and white canvass awnings to the exterior of the building. She also stated that staff has no objections to this request. Mr. Bob Craig and Mr. Dave Byars with Pizza Inn were present to represent this item. They presented a drawing to demonstrate what the finished awning would look like. Mr. Craig stated that the awnings will also include a forest green color, which they feel will pull together all the outside elements of that particular shopping center. He then asked if there were any questions. Minutes of April 21, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Co -Chairman Weaver then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition to this request. There were none. The public hearing was then closed. Following questions by the Commissioners, Consulting Engineer Kevin Peiffer stated that the minimum sidewalk width adjacent to a building is five feet. This request allows a minimum sidewalk width of three feet. It was also discussed that the applicant is requesting outside seating due to current overcrowding. Mr. Craig stated that they would like the Commission to consider the request for the awnings at this time, and that they would come back at another time to bring forward the request for the outside eating area. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #S-1032, to allow awnings on the west exterior side, with no structures allowed to impede flow of the sidewalk, and that the awnings be permanently attaced to the building with no structure supporting on the sidewalk. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING Item 6: To consider approval of a resubmittal for final plat of the St. Ann's Catholic Church Addition, located approximately 600' from the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard. Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that this is a resubmittal for the St. Ann's Catholic Church Addition. The final plat was originally approved on January 12, 1988 by the City Council, and has not been filed with the Dallas County Plat Department. She further stated that if approved, the final plat will allow for an additional 1.007 acres of land for the right-of-way for Woodmoor Street, which is north of the property and adjacent to the Meadows Addition, Section 6. Ms. Bowman then stated that the developer of the adjacent property will be responsible for donating the additional right-of-way needed to construct this street. She then stated that staff recommends approval, and that all DRC comments have been addressed. Ms. Jodie Kelly of Paul Unzicker, Inc. was present to represent this item. Ms. Kelly stated that the Church had purchased the additional acreage in order to incorporate it as the right-of-way for Woodmoor Street. In answer to questions by the Commissioners, Ms. Kelly stated that there had only been minor changes made to the final plat, including a Lone Star Gas easement which came about during construction, and a shift of the Texas Power and Light easement. Although this was not a public hearing the Commission recognized Mr. Robert Scott of 803 Meadowglen Circle, representing the Meadows of Coppell Homeowners Association. Mr. Scott stated that the Association is concerned with access to the Church from the alleyway. He stated that there is already a problem with traffic in the alleyways of that area. Ms. Kelly then stated that during construction the Church is required to install screening along that alley, and that there will be no access in that area. Mr. Killiam Broderick of 129 Lansdowne then stated that there is no access from the alley planned. Ms. Kelly then stated that the sidewalk will be constructed along with the street construction, as required by the City. It was then Minutes of April 21, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 asked what is going to happen to the street on the north side of Woodmoor if the Church has the right-of-way, and who would pay for it. Killian Broderick then stated that they have agreed with Glen Hinckley to jointly pay for the cost of that street. Following discussion Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the final plat for St. Ann's Catholic Church as resubmitted. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 7: To consider approval of a final plat and variances for Fairway Drive, and approval to vacate the previously filed plat with the Dallas County Plat Department, located south of Riverchase Drive, and north of Beltline Road, within the Riverchase Development, at the request of Terra Corporate Joint Venture. Taryon Bowman again introduced this item to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that this request is to approve the resubmittal of the final plat for Fairway Drive, and also to vacate the previously filed plat. She also stated that the applicant is requesting a variance for a temporary cul-de-sac, which will be abandoned once the Railroad Company has approved their request for a railroad crossing, and that all DRC comments have been addressed. Mr. Mike Daniel of Nathan Maier Consulting Engineers was present to represent this item. Mr. Maier asked if there were any questions. Following questions by the Commissioners, Mr. Daniel stated that they are proposing the variance for the cul-de-sac because they are preparing to pave the remainder of Riverchase Drive, and they wanted to roll the construction as much as they could into that contract, basically to be able to get the best construction prices. He also stated that the cul-de-sac would basically be used for cars driving down there to have a place to turn around. Mr. Daniel stated that they have made application to the Railroad Company for the crossing, approximately one month ago. Mr. Daniel also stated that the City Council had required that they provide a second access to Beltline from Riverchase Drive, and that it what Fairway Drive is designed to be. Following discussion Commissioner Green moved to approve the final plat for Fairway Drive as submitted, including the variance as listed on said plat, and to vacate the previously filed plat. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-2) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope and Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Thomas and Tunnell voting against the motion. Commissioner Pope excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at this time. Minutes of April 21, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Item 8: To consider approval of an ordinance to the City, to provide regulations for the proposed (HC) Highway Commercial District, which regulates high-intensity areas along major thorough- fares, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commissioners. She stated that this is an amend- ment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to include the new (HC) Highway Commercial district, which regulates commercial uses along high volume thoroughfares. She further stated that this is a newly created zoning district, and is based on the intent of the Highway -Commercial district as it is addressed in the City of Coppell's Comprehensive Master Plan, which was approved in March of 1987. Ms. Bowman stated that the pro- visions contained in this ordinance, will allow those areas which are specifically planned as such, according to the Master Plan, to comply with the regulations as established by the City. Currently there are no specific areas within the City that are zoned for the (HC) usage; however, it is the purpose of this proposed ordinance, to allow those parcels which have been designated as (HC) to re -zone as such with specific guidelines to follow as established by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Ms. Bowman stated that the general purpose and description section of this ordinance presents a narrative for the (NC) district, which explains the City's intentions for this district. This district is primarily for a high-intensity area permitting a usage for (0) Office, (C) Commercial, (R) Retail and (HC) Highway Commercial oriented uses such as hotels, restaurants and low to mid rise offices, which should be located generally along high volume thoroughfares. She further stated that the site plan section establishes the purpose of the site plan and the review process by Staff, the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion and the City Council. The general purpose of the site plan is to ensure that the following guidelines are met: 1) Compliance of appropriate design standards. 2) Safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation. 3) Adequate parking provisions. 4) Compatibility with surrounding land uses. 5) Regulations as established by the Coppell Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Bowman stated that also contained in this ordinance is a provision which will allow the developer to obtain approval by both the Planning and Building Inspections Departments, in the event that minor changes such as extension of building lines, or the rotation of landscaping should occur. She stated that this provision is beneficial for both the develop- er and the City. Minor revision approvals performed by staff eliminate cluttered agendas for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. This also conserves valuable time for the developer. Ms. Bowman stated that staff feels by Minutes of April 21, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 implementing the site plan review process as a condition prior to approval, this will allow the City to review those site plans which will have a great impact on the future of our City, so that we may continue the progression that has allowed Coppell to become to fine City that exists today. She also stated that the Commissioners might note similarities between this ordinance and the commercial zoning classification, which exists with the exception of several deletions and the Special Use Permit Section. Hotels and restaurants under our current ordinance requires a special use permit under any district; however, since it is the intent of the (HC) ordinance to encourage hotel and restaurant uses, both have been included in the permitted use section, which would allow these uses without the application of a special use permit. Since no permit will be issued prior to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, the City will still be given the opportunity to review each site. She stated that this process merely reduces the amount of reviews by the City. Ms. Bowman then stated that staff recommends approval of the (HC) Highway Commercial Ordinance. Co -Chairman Weaver then opened the public hearing and asked if there were any persons who wished to speak either in favor of, or in opposition of this request. Those persons speaking were: Jonathan Smulian, Representing Magnolia Properties Jerry Jordan, Representing Mrs. Hattie Leslie The public hearing was then closed. Co -Chairman Weaver stated that he would propose that the Commissioners discuss the ordinance, try to get a consensus of their feelings, go through and select the wording, come up with a mark-up copy to agree on, and then vote on the final form. Section 23A.1: It was the consensus of the Commissioners that gasoline stations should be included in the special use permit section, in order that the Commission would have more of a chance to evaluate the aesthetics of the station as well as have more control over the stations that do come into the City. The Commissioners then agreed that auto parking, garages and bus terminals should also be moved to the special use permit section. The Commissioners all agreed that in the last paragraph of Section 23A.1, the term nominal should be replaced with the word minimal. It was also decided that motorcycle sales and service should also be moved to the special use section. Section 23A.2: During discussion of the warehousing uses, Ms. Bowman stated that staff would ask the Commissioners to be specific as to the types of warehouses they would include. It was the consensus of the Commission that self -storage mini warehouses should be added to the non -permitted uses, and warehousing activities other than self -storage mini warehouses should be moved to the special use permit section. Minutes of April 21, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 Section 23A.3: Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to leave the Lot Depth at no minimum and no maximum. It was also agreed that under the Front Yard Section the term R.O.W. should be replaced with the term property line. The Commissioners then agreed that the paragraph regarding parking requirements should be amended to include, "no parking or loading shall be permitted within thirty (30) feet of the property line". SITE PLAN REVIEW: It was the consensus of the Commission that the second paragraph of this section should be amended to state . . . "submitted to and reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council, but a public hearing is not required. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all construction and development conform to the site plan as approved by the City Council. . " Following discussion with the City Attorney, it was decided that in the third paragraph of the Site Plan Review section, the words (for proposed building complexes) should be deleted from the first sentence. It was further decided that the last sentence of this same paragraph should be amended to state "In addition, all site plans and architectural renderings shall be filed with the Planning Department and reviewed by the Devel- opment Review Committee before going to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council." Commissioner Tunnell excused herself from the meeting at this time. The Commissioners brought up several questions concerning utility easements, and whether they should be shown on the site plan. Following discussion, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman stated that staff would request the the utility layout not be shown on the site plans, as this issue should be addressed at the preliminary and final platting stages. It was the consensus of the Commission that the utility easements would not be included on the site plan. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to accept the ordinance to the City of Coppell with respect to the (HC) Highway Commercial definition according to the draft prepared by staff with the noted changes, modifications and enhance- ments. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Commissioners Green, Johnson, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. WORK 011 7 ATTEST: &1�i o Lindaewell, SECRETARY AGNDA 042188 P ZAGN 2