BM 1986-03-20 PZPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Minutes of March 20, 1986
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in a
regular called session on Thursday, March 20, 1986 in the Coppell High
School Administration Building. The pre -session began at 7:00 p.m. with
the regular called session beginning at 7:30 p.m. The following members
were present:
R.W. Smedul, Chairman
Joe Munsch, Commissioner
Steve Eberhardt, Commissioner
Commissioner Frank Pope and Commissioner Perry Jasiecki were both
absent.
Also present were City Engineer Ed Powell, Consulting Engineer Gabe
Favre and Secretary Linda Grau.
PRE SESSION (Open to the public) 7:00 p.m.
Item 1: Briefing on agenda
A briefing on the agenda was held prior to the regular session.
Following the pre -session, the meeting was called to order by Chairman
Smedul who then asked for Commissioner Eberhardt to give the invocation.
Commissioner Joe Munsch motioned to approve the minutes from February
20, 1986. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Eberhardt and motion
carried 3-0.
Chairman Smedul then referred to the Emergency Agenda listing Item No.
10.
ZONING
Item 6: Zoning Application #86-02-14 - PUBLIC HEARING
To consider approval of zoning change request for
Troth/Parsons from "SF -12" Single Family 12 to "R" Retail on
property located northwest of Beltline Road and Mockingbird
Lane.
Al Wilkie, Land Planning Consultant representing Mrs. Judy Parsons made
the presentation to the Commission. Mr. Wilkie is asking for a zoning
change from "SF -12" to "R" retail on property located northwest of
Beltline Road and Mockingbird Lane. Mr. Wilkie presented a scale map to
the commission and explained that this retail area would neighborhood
shops and the trees on the property would be left as a buffer on the
north side. He further explained that because of the hilly terrain the
parking areas would be in levels and stated that retail would be the
best use for this property. Chairman Smedul then opened the meeting to
the public and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of
this zoning. Mr. Bill Troth, developer of Northlake Woodlands stated
that because of the location of this property, he felt that retail
zoning was the best use of the property. Chairman Smedul then asked for
those person who wished to speak against this request. There were none.
Chairman Smedul then closed the public hearing. Following discussion
Commissioner Eberhardt motioned to approve Zoning Application #86-02-14
from "SF -12" Single Family 12 to "R" Retail. Motion was seconded by
Commission Munsch; motion carried 2-1 with Commission Eberhardt and
Commission Munsch voting for the motion and Chairman Smedul voting
against the motion.
Item 7: Zoning Application #86-02-17 - PUBLIC HEARING
To consider a sign variance request for Northlake 635 Business
Park. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 10-6-1
(C.2) - Allowing for total effective area of a sign to be 36
Square feet and Section 10-6-1 (C.3) - requiring a 10 foot
setback from City right of way, on property located at the
intersection of south Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive.
Due to lack of representation Commissioner Eberhardt motioned to table
Item No. 7. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Munsch; motion carried
3-0 with Chairman Smedul, Commission Eberhardt and Commissioner Munsch
voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING
Item 8: Plat Application #86-01-20.3
To consider approval of a site plat for Southwestern
Industrial Addition on property located at the northwest
corner of Coppell Road and Southwestern Boulevard.
Mr. Charles Reibenstein made the presentation to the Commission. Mr.
Reibenstein is requesting for an office/warehouse on this property.
Phase I - would be to keep the existing house and Phase II - would be
for future development of a retail area which would be all single story
and demolish the existing house. Mr. Powell stated that at the last
Planning and Zoning meeting held February 20, 1986 there was a question
of future widening of Southwestern Boulevard, and if two structures can
be built on the same property without sub -dividing. Mr. Powell stated
that the road will be widened to 45 feet, and after speaking with City
Attorney Larry Jackson there is no ordinance against two structures
being built on the same property. Following further discussion
Commission Munsch motion to approve Plat Application #86-01-20.3.
Commissioner Eberhardt seconded; motion carried 2-1 with Commissioner
Munsch and Commissioner Eberhardt voting in favor of the motion and
Chairman Smedul voting against the motion.
Item 9: Plat Application #86-02-20.7
To consider approval of a preliminary plat for MacArthur Place
on property located on the southeast corner of MacArthur
Boulevard and Village Parkway.
Ms. Denise Patti made the presentation to the Commission. Mr. Powell
stated that engineering questions have not been addressed or resolved.
Ms. Patti stated that she had not received a copy of engineering
questions from Wayne Ginn's office. Following further discussion
Chairman Smedul recommended to the Commission to table this item until
engineering questions were addressed and resolved. Commissioner Munsch
motion to table this item. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Eberhardt; motion carried 3-0 with Chairman Smedul, Commissioner Munsch
and Commissioner Eberhardt voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Plat Application #86-02-10
To consider approval of a final plat for DTC Business Center
on property located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, south
of Sandy Lake Road and north of Bethel School Road.
Mr. John Levitt made the presentation to the Commission. Mr. Levitt
stated that all engineering questions have been adhered to and sidewalks
will be installed on all streets. Right-of-way requirements on Denton
Tap Road were addressed, and engineers comments have been satisfied.
Following further discussion Commissioner Munsch motioned to approve
Final Plat Application #86-02-10 for DTC Business Center. Commissioner
Eberhardt seconded; motion carried 2-1 with Commissioner Munsch and
Commissioner Eberhardt voting in favor of the motion and Chairman Smedul
voting against the motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
n.w. ameaul
Planning and Zoning Chairman
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, Secretary
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