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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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