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BM 1988-03-17 PZMinutes of March 17, 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 regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 17, 1988, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Joe Munsch Commissioner Robert Green Commissioner Frank Pope Commissioner David Thomas Commissioner Peyton Weaver Commissioner William Johnson and Commissioner Marsha Tunnell were absent. Also present were P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman, 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-511, from (2F-9), to (SF -12) , located east of Denton Tap Road and south of Shadybrook Road, at the request of the City of Coppell. P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced this item to the Commissioners. She stated that all property owners within 200 feet of the proposed request had been notified, and that there were 9 reply forms returned in favor, 1 against and 2 undecid- ed. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of this request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in oppo- sition to the request. Those persons speaking were: David Phillips 453 Hidden Valley Drive Stan Bugala 134 Sandy Oak Mr. David Phillips, the owner of the property, stated that he is against this zoning change. He further stated that he has no intention of developing this property at this time, and that he does not want this change to take place, which would force him to go ahead and plat the property or to develop it. The public hearing was then closed. Chairman Munsch then asked Taryon Bowman to explain what requirements would have to be met if this property stayed at its present zoning. Ms. Bowman stated that the present zoning is (2F-9), which is a duplex type zoning. All single-family categories, as well as duplexes, could be built on this property. She also stated that in order to meet the Subdivi- sion Ordinance requirements, the streets in this subdivision would have to be paved in order to develop this property. Ms. Bowman stated that one of the Council members had brought it to City staff's attention sometime last year that this item had never been taken care of, as stated in the January 5, 1985, City Council minutes. She also stated that staff has been working for the past year to resolve this matter. Minutes of March 17, 1988 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Following discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #ZC-511. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Following further discussion, Commissioner Pope then moved to approve Case #ZC-511. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commis- sioners Green, Pope, and Thomas voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Weaver voting against the motion. Item 6: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-5129 from (A) Agricultural, (R) Retail, (MF) Multi -Family and (0) Office, to (LI) Light Industrial, located north of Denton Creek and west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Magnolia Properties. Taryon Bowman again introduced the item. She stated that all property owners within 200 feet of the requested change had been notified, and that no reply forms had been returned. She further stated that this property had recently been annexed into the City of Coppell, in December of 1987, and that the present zoning is (A) Agricultural. Jim Niver, President of Magnolia Properties, was present to represent this case. He stated that they own the 200 acres of land in question. They have been working with the City through the disagreement with the City of Lewisville, regard- ing this land. He also stated that they are donating 30 acres to the City of Coppell for park land. According to Mr. Niver, when the land was in the City of Lewisville, before the annexation took place, they were under the Light Industrial zoning district, and are asking for the same zoning from the City of Coppell. Mr. Niver then introduced Mr. Jonathan Smullian, Architect, and Mr. Tom Cravens, Engineer, and asked if there were any questions. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of this request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in oppo- sition to the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then closed. Mr. Niver was asked by the Commissioners if there was any urgency on this case, and what their responsibility for the paving of Denton Tap Road was. He stated that as soon as the boundary dispute between the City of Coppell and the City of Lewisville is settled, they are to be admitted into the R.U.D. He also stated that this is preventing the R.U.D. from pro- gressing with the paving of Denton Tap. It was brought up that these improvements were a part of the planned development that was approved back in 1985. Taryon Bowman stated that it could be made a part of the motion to see that the park plans that were previously approved be adhered to. Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved to approve Case #ZC-512, with the following conditions: 1) That the frontage area to proposed Highway 121 and Denton Tap, as defined on the shaded area of attachment "A", be rezoned to (C) Commercial; with the following variances: a) 4:1 F.A.R. be permitted; and b) that the height restriction of 35' be waived Minutes of March 17, 1988 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 7: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-513, from (SF -12) to (C) Commercial, located at 216 Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Mr. George Chaddick, to allow the operation of an auto maintenance facility. Mr. Foy Layton, partner and co-owner of Evans Layton Realtors, was present to represent this case. Mr. Layton stated that their company is involved with the transfer of ownership of this property. He further stated that he is representing both the owner and the possible purchaser of the property. Mr. Layton stated that they are planning to operate an auto maintenance facility at this location. He presented an architectural rendering, and stated that there would not be any unsightly broken down vehicles sitting around the facili- ty. Taryon Bowman, P & Z Coordinator,. then gave a brief descrip- tion of the request. She stated that this request is for an automobile repair shop, and paint and body shop. All property owners within 200 feet have been notified, and no reply forms were returned. She also stated that all DRC comments had been addressed by the applicant. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in oppo- sition to the request. Those persons speaking were: Lew Padgett 105 Simmons Paul Prizzi 108 Simmons The public hearing was then closed. It was the consessus of the Commission that this might not be the highest and best use for this property, and not in keeping with the Comprehensive Master Plan. Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved to deny Case #ZC-513. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING Item 8: To consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Fairway Drive, located on Fairway Drive, (south of Riverchase Drive and north of Beltline Road), at the request of Nathan Maier Engineers. P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced this case to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that this is a request to approve the preliminary plat, as well as vacate the previous plat that has been filed with the Dallas County Plat Depart- ment. She further stated that all DRC comments had been addressed, and that staff recommends approval. Minutes of March 17, 1988 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Mr. Mike Daniel of Nathan Maier Engineers was present to make the presentation to the Commissioners. He stated that when the zoning was approved for the Riverchase Development, it was required that a street be put between Riverchase Drive, and that is the purpose of Fairway Drive. He further stated that they are simply moving the street about 100 yards. Following discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the preliminary plat for Fairway Drive and to approve the acceptance of vacating the previous plat. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 9: To consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Century Park Addition, located west of Denton Tap Road and north of Denton Creek, at the request of Magnolia Properties. Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item. Ms. Bowman stated that staff has reviewed these plans at the regular DRC meet- ing, and agrees that the setback should not be shown on the plans at this time. If these setbacks are removed, then staff has not objections at this time. Mr. Jonathan Smullian stated that they have no objection to removing the setbacks from the plans. Ms. Bowman stated that the 31 acres for the park, that were a part of the original zoning case, are not a part of this request. She also stated that definite and specific plans for that park have been made. Ms. Bowman stated that she is not sure what review and plans the Park Board have made, but that there are some great improvements that will have to be made to that park land. These improvements have been submitted with the Planned Development. Following discussion, Commissioner Pope moved to approve the preliminary plat for Century Park Addition. Commissioner Pope then amended the motion to include that the setbacks be removed from the plans. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: To consider approval of a Preliminary Plat and variances for Channel Pointe Addition, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of P. R. Engineering. Taryon Bowman, P & Z Coordinator introduced the case to the Commissioners. She stated that if approved, this plat will allow the construction of 47 single-family detached homes with a typical lot size of 8,400 square feet. She also stated that the applicant is asking for variances to exclude alleys on the exterior lots, and setback requirements of 20 feet for front yards. She further stated that all DRC comments have been addressed, and that staff recommends approval of this request. Mr. Don Peebles of P.R. Engineering was present to make the presentation to the Commission, and asked if there were any Minutes of March 17, 1988 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 questions. He stated that they lost nine lots, in trying to follow the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion the last time they were before this board, but that they feel this plan will work. Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the preliminary plat for Channel Pointe as submitted. Commission- er Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: To consider approval of a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for the Riverchase Clubhouse Addition, located on the east side of Riverchase Drive, at the request of Nathan Maier Engineering. P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman again introduced the item to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that the plats for this case were received too far after the deadline for staff to review the plans. Therefore, staff is recommending denial of the preliminary and final plats. Ken James of American Golf Corporation, representing the owner and developer of Riverchase was present to represent this case. Mr. James stated that they realize their plans were submitted too late. However, he asked that the Commission please work with them by holding a special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, which would allow them to be on the April 12, 1988 City Council agenda. This would allow them to meet their expected completion date of August 1, 1988. Following discussion, Commissioner Green moved to deny the preliminary and final plats for Riverchase Clubhouse Addition, and that a special meeting be called on April 7, 1988. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Commissioner Thomas then moved to call a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 7, 1988, for the purpose of considering the preliminary and final plats for the Riverchase Clubhouse Addition. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Pope, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. ltrr Minutes of March 17, 1988 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 ATTEST: o PL� Linda Gl e 1, SECRETARY MINITS 031788 MINPZ