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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 ATTEST: o O Jirlv Alt w I& Linda ide ell, SECRETARY MINITS 082087 MINP Z