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BM 1988-02-18 PZMinutes of February 18, 1988 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in work session at 6:00 p.m., and regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 18, 1988, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Munsch Commissioner Green Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Pope Commissioner Thomas Commissioner Tunnell Commissioner Weaver Also present were Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman, and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Green gave the invocation. Item 5: Approval of Minutes of January 21, 1988 Commissioner Tunnell moved to approve the minutes of January 21, 1988. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 6: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #S-1031 from (C) Commercial, to (C.S.U.P.) Commercial with a Special Use Permit, located at the northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Skyhawk Venture. P & Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. She stated that all property owners within 200 feet of this request had been notified, and that no reply forms had been returned. Jim Connell of Connell Development was present to represent this case. He stated that they are managing partners for Skyhawk Venture. This request is to allow the operation of an automobile center. Mr. Connell stated that this facility would conform with the rest of the shopping center. Chairman Munsch opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of this zoning case, there were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this case, again there were none. The public hearing was then closed. In answer to questions asked by Commissioners, Mr. Connell stated that parking requirements had been met. He also stated that there would be no outside storage, and no additional dumpster, besides the one already provided for the shopping center. Following discussion Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Case #S-1031. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 7: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-509, from (R) Retail to (SF -12) Single Family -12, located east of Denton Tap Road, and north of Bethel School Road (4.158 acres) at the request of W. T. Troth. Taryon Bowman introduced the item and stated all property owners within two hundred feet of this request had been notified, and that two reply forms were returned in favor of the request. Charles Troth, with Troth Enterprises, was present to repre- sent the case. Mr. Troth.stated that they are asking for a zoning change from (R) Retail to (SF -12) Single Family -12. Chairman Munsch opened the public hearing and asked for any 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. Following discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #ZC-509. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-510, from (A) Agricultural to (LI) Light Industrial, located on the south side of Cotton Road (east), and approximately 250 feet from the center line of Freeport Parkway, at the request of C. E. Stewart. Taryon Bowman again introduced the case to the Commissioners. Ms. Bowman stated that all property owners within two hundred feet had been notified, and no reply forms were returned. Mr. C. E. Stewart, representing his father, Robert Stewart, the owner of this property, was present representing this case. Mr. Stewart stated that basically all the property surrounding their property is Light Industrial; therefore, they are asking for this zoning change in order to conform with surrounding zoning. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the zoning request, there were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to the request, again there were none. The public hearing was then closed. Taryon Bowman stated that if Light Industrial zoning is approved, this will allow for Commercial type uses, which is a higher use than Light Industrial. Questions were raised by the Commissioners as to the proposed plans for this property. Mr. Stewart stated that they have no immediate plans to develop this property. He further stated that his father hopes to be able to sell this property, and the City requires the property to be zoned before any presen- tations can be made for the use of the land. Therefore, they feel it would be very advantageous to zone the property now to avoid any future delays in selling their property. Mr. Stewart again stated that they have no future plans for this area, and that they felt the Light Industrial zoning was compatible to the surrounding zoning. However, it was the consensus of the Commission that a highway -commercial zoning would be more compatible with the plans as outlined in the City's Comprehensive Master Plan. Taryon Bowman stated that the entire tract of the subject property falls within the highway -oriented commercial zoning in the Master Plan, which was intended for specific uses, such as Hotels and Office Uses. She also stated that although this particular tract is presently zoned Agricultural, everything surrounding it is zoned Light Industrial. Following discussion Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Case #ZC-510. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-2) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Thomas and Weaver voting against the motion. Item 9: To consider a zoning change, Case #ZC-511, from (2F-9) to (SF -12) Single Family -12, located east of Denton Tap Road and south of Shadybrook Road, at the request of the City of Coppell. Chairman Munsch stated that City staff had requested that this item be tabled until the March 17, 1988 Planning and Zoning meeting. He then stated that although the Commission would not be considering this item tonight, we would like to know for the record how many people were present to speak either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed zoning change. He then recognized David Phillips, the owner of the property, who stated that he is not in favor of this change. Mr. Phillips also stated that he has no immediate plans to develop this land. The following people stated that they were present to speak regarding this item: Stan Bugala 134 Sandy Oak Emily Ewing 425 Hidden Valley Commissioner Tunnell moved to table Case #ZC-511 until the March 17, 1988 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING Item 10: To consider approval of Plaza Addition, located Boulevard and Beltline and Associates. a final plat for the Valley Ranch at the southwest corner of MacArthur Road at the request of Albert Halff, Ms. Bowman introduced this item and stated that if approved, this plat would allow the construction of retail pad sites on this tract. She further stated that staff has not yet re- ceived construction plans. Ms. Bowman asked that the Commis- sion attach the condition that plans be submitted prior to the City Council meeting, to provide adequate review time, if this item is approved. All other comments have been addressed. Randall Gonzalez, of Dunning Development made the presentation to the Commissioners. Mr. Gonzalez stated that it is his understanding that the construction plans are due to be submitted next week. He then asked if there were any questions. Following questions by the Commission, Mr. Gonzalez stated that there had not been any changes made to this plan since the preliminary plat. Taryon Bowman then stated that the realignment of Beltline Road would have a very minimal effect on this property. The northern most corner of this property would only be clipped by about one (1) or two (2) feet. Following discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the final plat for Valley Ranch Plaza, Commissioner Tunnell then amended the motion to include the condition that the developer submit construction plans two weeks prior to the City Council meeting. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commis- sioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Meadows Addition, Section 6, located at the southeast corner of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Meadowglen Properties. Taryon Bowman introduced this case and stated that this plat will allow the construction of seventy-eight (78) lots. She further stated that all Development Review Committee comments had been addressed, and that staff has no objections to this plat. Paul Unzicker of Paul Unzicker and Associates was present to represent this case. Mr. Glen Hinkley was also present. Mr. Hinkley stated that some of the changes they have made, were to conform with the wishes of the surrounding homeowners. Following questions and discussion by the Commissioners, Taryon Bowman stated that in order for the lots to meet the Planned Development that was approved by both Planning and Zoning and City Council, they will have to replat the lots they are making changes on. This replat will take place during the final plat stage. Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the preliminary plat for the Meadows Addition, Section 6. Commis- sioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 12: 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. Ms. Bowman stated that staff would ask that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denial of this plat, so that it may be brought back to the Commission on March 17, 1988. This is due to the thirty (30) day requirement the City has to follow. Following discussion, Commissioner Tunnell moved to deny the preliminary plat for Channel Pointe Addition. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chair- man Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Pope, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. Munsch, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: Linda G dowel L, SECRETARY MINITS 021888 MINPZ