BM 1987-08-20 PZMinutes of August 20, 1987
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular
session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 1987, in the Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
members were present:
Chairman Smedul
Commissioner Eberhardt
Commissioner Jasiecki
Commissioner Munsch
Commissioner Pope
Commissioner Tunnell
Commissioner Weaver
Also present were Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman,
Consulting Engineer Gabe Favre, Civil Engineer Shohre Daneshmand and
Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell.
Chairman Smedul called the meeting to order and everyone was
asked to stand while Commissioner Jasiecki gave the
invocation.
Item 6: Consider approval of a zoning change for PD -103, from (SF -0)
Single Family Zero Lot Line Homes and (SF -7) Single Family -7,
to a (PD) for Single Family Homes at the request of Parks of
Coppell J/V, located near the northwest corner of DeForest
Road and MacArthur Boulevard, and north of the Parkwood
Section II subdivision.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the
item. Mr. Mike Allen of Univest made the presentation to the
Commissioners. Mr. Allen stated that this is the second time
this item has been brought before this Commission. Mr. Allen
said they have worked on the proposal in order to bring it
in-line with the standards of the Parkwood Subdivision. He
feels this will definitely lessen the concerns and opposition
of the surrounding neighbors. Mr. Allen then stated that they
have met with the Park Board. They are now in the process of
meeting with the Park Consultants to discuss the park issue
involved with this item. A special Park Board meeting has
been called in order for them to make a decision.
Chairman Smedul then opened the Public Hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in opposition of this item. Those
persons speaking were:
Neal Surbaugh 371 Harwell
He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of this
item. Those persons speaking were:
Steve Leftwich 639 Plumlee
John Nelson 637 Phillips
The Public Hearing was then closed. Several questions were
brought up by the Commissioners regarding the green belt areas
and parking around those areas. Chairman Smedul also stated
that overall he is very much concerned with what is happening
to lot sizes in our City. Consulting Engineer Gabe Favre
stated that he would prefer to see wider side lots wherever
possible. Commissioner Jasiecki asked about plans for two (2)
story houses. Commissioner Eberhardt was concerned about the
island as shown on this plan. Commissioner Weaver asked if it
would be possible to have guest parking. Mr. Allen stated
that it would be possible.
Following discussion Commissioner Munsch made a motion to
approve case #PD -103 with the stipulation that the issue
regarding the proposed City Park be resolved with the Park
Board and the City Council. Commissioner Jasiecki seconded
the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners Eberhardt,
Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion, and Chairman Smedul voting against the motion.
Item 7: Consider approval of a preliminary plat application for M.P.
McDonald's, located approximately 201 feet south of the
southwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the
item. Mr. Don Shipp, Construction Engineer for McDonald's,
was present to make the presentation to the Commissioners.
Mr. Shipp stated that they had received approval for their
S.U.P. from the City Council on August 11, 1987; therefore,
they are now submitting their preliminary plat for approval.
Commissioner Tunnell asked if any of the trees presently on
this site would be saved. Mr. Shipp stated that none of the
present trees would remain; however, they would be replaced by
larger and nicer trees.
Following discussion Commissioner Eberhardt made a motion to
approve Item V. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion;
motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Consider approval of a final plat application for M.P.
McDonald's, located approximately 201 feet south of the
southwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road.
Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item, and Mr. Don Shipp
made the presentation to the Commissioners. Questions were
asked regarding ownership of the store, completion date and
construction time. Mr. Shipp stated that this will be a
franchise store rather than Company owned. He also stated
that their average construction time is ninety to one hundred
(90-100) days, and the completion date will depend on how soon
they can obtain a building permit from the City of Coppell.
Following discussion Commissioner Munsch made a motion to
approve Item #8. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion;
motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Consider approval of a preliminary plat application for
Parkview Addition, at the request of Warren Clark and
Associates, located at the southwest corner of Parkway
Boulevard and Lodge Road.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the
item, and stated that this item is actually a final plat
rather than a preliminary plat as stated on the agenda. Mr.
Dale Clark of Warren Clark and Associates made the
presentation to the Commissioners. Mr. Clark stated that no
changes have been made to the plan since the preliminary plat
was approved.
Commissioner Weaver asked about the alignment of an alley.
Mr. Clark stated that this decision went back to earlier
discussions with this Board and the Council. He stated that
the alignment of an alley is basically set up so that no
person would have to pass more than four (4) other homes
before they could turn into their own drive. Commissioner
Eberhardt asked about the linear park and the builder being
considered for this development. Mr. Clark stated that the
linear park is not a part of their property. He also stated
that Ryland Homes has these lots under contract. Chairman
Smedul asked if there was a screening wall, and Mr. Clark said
there was not. Commissioner Munsch questioned the reason for
not having Parkview Place extended with the same name, rather
than Alex Street. Mr. Clark stated that again this decision
went back to earlier discussion. He stated that he believed
it was changed at the City staff's request because of a
problem with assigning addresses.
Following discussion Commissioner Munsch made a motion to
approve Item #9. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion;
motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consider approval of a final plat application for Valley Ranch
Center at the request of Dunning Development, located at the
southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road.
Commissioner Tunnell excused herself from the Commission at
this time to avoid a possible conflict of interest. Planning
and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item. Mr.
Pat Donovan of Dunning Development made the presentation to
the Commission. He stated that they are requesting final plat
approval. He then presented architectural renderings of the
site, as requested by this Commission at the time of the
preliminary plat approval. Mr. Donovan also stated that
construction will begin on the Tom Thumb store in early 1988.
Commissioner Munsch asked if the possible realingnment of
Beltline Road would affect their project. Mr. Donovan stated
that if it did, it would only affect the southwest corner and
it would not be very substantial.
Following discussion Commissioner Eberhardt made a motion to
approve Item #10. Commissioner Jasiecki seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope and Weaver voting in favor
of the motion.
Commissioner Tunnell rejoined the Commission at this time.
Item 11: Consider approval of a final plat application for Valley Ranch
Plaza at the request of Dunning Development, located at the
southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road.
Again Taryon Bowman introduced the item, and Mr. Pat Donovan
made the presentation to the Commissioners. Mr. Donovan
stated that this is a request for final plat approval. He
further stated that the architectural renderings submitted
with Item 410 also apply to this request. In response to
questions by the Commission, Mr. Donovan stated that their
property had been taken out of the floodplain at the time the
channel work was done for Valley Ranch.
Following discussion Commissioner Weaver made a motion to
approve Item #11. Commissioner Jaciecki seconded the motion;
motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting
in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Eberhardt excused himself from the Commission at
this time in order to avoid a possible conflict of interest.
Item 12: Consider approval of a final plat application for Coppell High
School, at the request of Coppell I.S.D., located
approximately 1000 feet west of Denton Tap Road and
approximately 1300 feet north of Sandy Lake Road.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the
item. Mr. Tom Rutledge of Teague -Nall and Perkins was present
to make the presentation to the Commissioners.
Mr. Rutledge stated that the City Council's approval was
contingent upon them providing an extension to be extended
through Parkway Boulevard, and an access road to the northeast
corner of the property, which is currently owned by Univest.
An agreement between the school and Univest states that
Univest will provide that access to the school's property.
The preliminary plat approval states that the school can not
open until that road has been extended and constructed. In
response to questions asked by the Commissioners, Mr. Rutledge
stated that no access for construction traffic is being
allowed from the residential streets. He also stated that
there is no access through the Summer Place Addition. When
asked if there would be a problem with parking on residential
streets, Mr. Rutledge stated that there is no access from the
surrounding residential streets, except for emergencies. This
emergency access will remain locked at all times; therefore,
there will be no problem with parking on the surrounding
residential streets. Mr. Rutledge also stated that there will
be a chain link fence constructed along the south property
line and they intend to screen it with some landscaping. As
many trees as possible will be left in order to provide a
natural barrier.
Following discussion Commissioner Munsch made a motion to
approve Item #12. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Jasiecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of
the motion.
Commissioner Eberhardt rejoined the Commission at this time.
Item 13: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Creekview
Addition, at the request of Thompson Properties, located east
of Denton Tap Road, south of Grapevine Creek and north of the
St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the
item. Nathan Maier of Nathan Maier Consulting Engineers was
present to make the presentation to the Commissioners.
Mr. Maier stated that they have added the drainage easements
as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission. They have
also stipulated, per City Council request, that one-half (!�)
of the SF -12 lots along Bethel Road would be side entry. Mr.
Maier stated that they are attempting to preserve as many
trees as they possibly can. He invited any Commissioners who
might be interested to drive out to the site and look at the
amount of trees. He stated that they had to have a bulldozer
to cut through before the surveying team could even get in to
the creek area. He also stated that the trees that are
presently on the site were "awesome"; therefore, they will try
to preserve as many as possible. Mr. Maier also stated that
there will be an eight (8) foot wood screening wall with some
type of posts along the railroad. Commissioner Weaver
inquired as to how they came up with the street name Penul.
Mr. Maier stated that Mark Huey of Thompson Management felt
the names Penul and Bethel sounded good together. The name
Penul is from the name of a Biblical battleground.
Following discussion Commissioner Eberhardt made a motion to
approve Item #12. Commissioner Jasiecki seconded the motion;
motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners
Eberhardt, Jaciecki, Munsch, Pope, Tunnell and Weaver voting
in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Pope excused himself from the meeting at this
time.
Item 14: Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas providing for Comprehensive Management of the floodplain
in the City of Coppell.
Mr. Carl Anderson of Anderson Engineers made the presentation
to the Commission. He stated that this ordinance does not
prohibit development within the floodplain, but rather
regulates the development. The purpose of the ordinance is to
bring the City of Coppell's standards up to the minimum
standards required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). The ordinance outlines general administrative
procedures for the floodplain permit department. Mr. Anderson
also stated that the ordinance establishes penalties to help
with enforcements.
Chairman Smedul opened the Public Hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in favor of the proposed ordinance.
There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak
in opposition of the ordinance. Mr. Tom Wise of Wise -Co Land
Development, and also representing Univest, was recognized.
Mr. Wise stated that they feel there were some vague
definitions, and that they are not really sure how this
ordinance will affect them as developers. He stated that they
do not feel they have really had a chance as property owners
to be more involved and study this ordinance. Mr. Wise said
that he would prefer to see this item tabled, in order to give
them more time to study and comment on the proposed ordinance.
He stated that they had submitted their comments but had not
received a written response.
Carl Anderson and Civil Engineer Shohre Daneshmand both stated
that they would prefer that this item not be tabled, due to
the fact that there is a very important time factor involved,
as FEMA has issued a deadline for completion of this
ordinance. The City has actually missed the deadline, but
FEMA has issued a blanket extension to all cities. In
response to questions by the Commissioners, Mr. Anderson
stated that by not submitting the ordinance to FEMA in a
timely manner, their only recourse would be to deny Coppell
from participating in the Flood Insurance Program. This would
raise insurance rates for all citizens of Coppell who are
currently living in the floodplain areas. Mr. Anderson stated
that he would be willing to meet with Mr. Wise before this
goes to City Council, and also see that he receives a written
response to the comments he has submitted. Mr. Wise said he
understood the City's position regarding FEMA's deadline and
that he would be agreeable to meeting with the City staff and
Mr. Anderson prior to the City Council meeting.
Following discussion Commissioner Munsch made a motion to
approve Item #14 with the stipulation that the City staff and
Consulting Engineer along with the Development Council, all
get together and agree as to the final form of the ordinance.
Commissioner Jasiecki seconded the motion; motion carried
(6-0) with Chairman Smedul and Commissioners Eberhardt,
Jasiecki, Munsch, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the
motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Ray Smedul, CHAIRMAN
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