BM 1985-12-19 PZPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Minutes of December 19, 1985
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in a
regular called session on Thursday, December 19, 1985 in the Coppell
High School Administration Building. The pre -session began at 7:10 p.m.
with the regular called session beginning at 7:30 p.m. The following
members were present:
R.W. Smedul, Chairman
Perry Jasiecki, Commissioner
Steve Eberhardt, Commissioner
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Absent:
Joe Munsch, Commissioner
Also present were City Attorney Larry Jackson, City Engineer Edward
Powell, Consulting Engineer Gabe Favre and Secretary Linda Grau.
TTFM NO. 1:
Briefing on agenda
A briefing on the agenda items 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 Pope to give the invocation.
TTF.M NO- 9!
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Frank Pope motioned to approve the minutes from November
21, 1985 and December 4, 1985. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Steve Eberhardt and motion carried 4-0.
Chairman Smedul then introduced City Engineer Edward Powell, City
Attorney Larry Jackson and Secretary Linda Grau to the public and
welcomed and thanked the citizens for attending the meeting.
The meeting was then opened to the public.
TTFM NO. 3:
A. Consideration of both major and minor admendments to the City of
Coppell Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Recognize conforming structures as opposed to non -conforming structure -
residential structure on properties which have been zoned for commercial
or business use - which was in existence at the time the property was
zoned for such business use. Such conforming status to continue as long
as the residential structure is used for residential purposes.
Chairman Smedul opened the meeting to the public and asked for those
citizens present wishing to speak on the above item. Citizens wishing
to speak before the commission were Vivian Checkley - 812 Howell Drive.
Mrs. Checkley stated that when she moved in there was no zoning.
Although she is satisfied with the commercial zoning status as it is
now she would like to have better drainage but is against sidewalks
being installed because of being reassessed. Howard Neal 808 Bullock,
stated that he would like to see the streets and alleys fixed. Rich
Pilone - 801 Howell, stated that this is not a rezoning issue but to
allow structures on property to be conforming. Tim Mayrath 832 Howell,
asked for City Attorney Larry Jackson's opinion because he feels he is
locked in because structures do not meet commercial or residential
codes. Rich Pilone also stated that structures cannot be sold as
commercial or residential. Don Horne, Moore Road, stated that he would
like to see his residential property changed to commercial. Mr. Lee 636
Parkway, stated that he would like to see the zoning of apartments
changed to towne houses in his area because he finds the apartments
disturbing to the people living in single family houses, and Kurt Wall
205 Parkmeadow Way stated that a long range master thoroughfare plan
would be a good idea. (Chairman Ray Smedul assured Mr. Wall that the
city did have a long range master thoroughfare plan). City Attorney
Larry Jackson was asked to address the proposal of commercial zoning
with residential structures. The public hearing was then closed.
Following a very lengthy discussion Commissioner Pope motioned to accept
City Attorney Larry Jackson's amendment with new additions to be
presented at the next Planning and Zoning meeting. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Jasiecki and motion carried 4-0.
B. To consider amending the Special Use Section of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance of the City to provide that churches shall be
permitted in any zoning district under Special Use Classification.
Chairman Smedul opened the public hearing and asked for those citizens
wishing to speak for the proposed amendment. The following were in
favor of the amendment. Reverend McBride - Assembly of God, Reverend
Brown - First Bapist Church, Pastor Carr - First United Methodist,
Reverend Nevels - Sandy Lake Road Bapist Church. Pastor Liersemann -
Lutheran Community Church, Father Duesman - St. Ann's Catholic Mission
were also in favor of amendment but not present. Also in favor was Rich
Pilone and Don Horne. Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons in
opposition to this ordinance. There were none. The public hearing was
then closed. Commissioner Eberhardt motioned to amend zoning ordinance
to the City of Coppell to delete paragraph 29.5 Sub -4 and 29.6 and
insert paragraph 29.13 drafted by City Attorney Larry Jackson. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Jasiecki and motion carried 4-0.
C. Chairman Smedul opened the public hearing and asked for those
citizens wishing to speak before the commission. Randy Gross asked if
the special use permit was for a short period of time. Dennis Easton
147 Moore Road wanted to know if amendment applies to existing churches,
Bill Coss questioned the special use permit and City Attorney Larry
Jackson once again read the amendment to the public. Bill Godwin 320
Woodhurst Place wanted to know if the special use permit would state
whether the special use permit was for a long or short period of time.
Kurt Wall was in favor of not changing "Special Use Permit". The
meeting was then closed to the public. Following disucssion
Commissioner Eberhardt motioned to table this item until the next
Planning and Zoning meeting at which time City Attorney Larry Jackson
will present a new draft with changes for presentation to the
commission. Commisssioner Pope seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 4:
Zoning Application #85-10-25 - to consider approval of a zoning change
at the request of Vistaplex Development, Inc., from "SF -12" Single
Family - 12 to "R" Retail and "0" Office on property generally located
on the northside of Sandy Lake Road, the southside of Denton Creek and
just east of the city of Coppell East City Limit Sign.
Mr. Dan Sefko made the presentation to the Commission and verified that
this property was indeed within the city limits. Zoning request is by
owner of property. Chairman Smedul then opened a public hearing and
asked for those wishing to speak for the proposed change. David Hath
owner of Vistaplex Development, Inc., was willing to work with the city.
Citizen Kurt Wall was in favor of proposal. Chairman Smedul then asked
for those wishing to speak against the proposed change. There were
none. The public hearing was then closed. Commissioner Eberhardt
motioned to accept zoning change from "SF -12" Single Family - 12 to "R"
Retail and 110" Office. Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 3
- 1 with Chairman Smedul opposing.
T TF.M NO. 5:
Zoning Application #85-10-24 - to consider approval of a zoning change
at the request of Jareco Enterprises Inc. from "A" Agricultural to "0"
office on property generally located on the northside of Coppell Road,
850 feet east of State Highway 121.
Mr. Gary Sanford made the presentation to the commission to review this
proposal at a later date. Commissioner Smedul opened the public hearing
and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change.
Citizen Kurt Wall was in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Smedul
then asked for those wishing to speak against the proposal. There were
none. The public hearing was then closed. After discussion Commissioner
Jacieski motioned to table this item until the next Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting at which time site plans will be submitted. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Pope and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 6:
Plat Application #85-11-19 - to consider approval of replat of final
plat for Village of Cottonwood Creek Section III.
Mr. Ulys Lane made the presentation to the commission. After discussion
Commissioner Pope motioned to approve replat of final plat. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jasiecki and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 7:
Plat Application #85-11-18.1 - to consider approval of a final plat for
Daybridge Learning Center.
Mr. Larry Frassinelli made the presentation to the commission. After
discussion Commissioner Eberhardt motioned to approve final plat.
Commissioner Jasiecki seconded motion and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 8:
Plat Application #85-11-18.2 - to consider approval of a final plat for
Town Creek II Apartments.
Mr. Robert Shaw made the presentation to the commission. After
discussion concerning screening and drainage problems which Gabe Favre,
consulting engineer for the city, assured the commission is a minor
problem Commissioner Jasiecki motioned to approve final plat.
Commissioner Eberhardt seconded this motion and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 9:
Plat Application #85-11-20 - to consider approval of a final plat for
Riverview Plaza.
Mr. Gary Sanford made the presentation to the commisson. After
discussion Commissioner Pope motioned to approve final plat. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jasiecki and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 10:
Plat Application #85-10-31 - to consider approval of preliminary plat
for Carmel at the Lakes of Coppell.
Mr. George Michulka and engineer Tim Lackey made the presentation to the
commission. After discussion Commissioner Eberhardt asked to be excused
from voting for personal reasons. Commissioner Jasiecki motioned to
approve preliminary plat. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Pope and
motion carried 3-0.
ITEM N0. 11:
Plat Application #85-11-18 - to consider approval of preliminary plat
for Coppell Road Business Park.
Mr. Dale Veenker made the presentation to the commission. After
discussion Commissioner Frank Pope motioned to approve preliminary plat.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Eberhardt and motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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R.W. Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, Secretary
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