BM 1985-10-17 PZ SPECIAL CALLED SESSIONPlanning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of October 17, 1985
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in special
called session on Thursday, October 17, 1985 in the Coppell High School
Administration Building. The pre -session began at 7:00 p.m. with the
special called session beginning at 7:30 p.m. The following members
were present:
Ray W. Smedul, Chairman
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Joe Munsch, Commissioner
Perry Jaceiski
Steve Eberhardt
A discussion was held on agenda items prior to the regular session.
T TF N NO- 1
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Smedul introduced new Planning and Zoning Commissioners Steve
Eberhardt, Perry Jaceiski and Vivyon Bowman, Administrative Assistant.
T TFY NO _ 9
INVOCATION
The meeting was called to order by Ray W. Smedul, Chairman and everyone
asked to stand while Commissioner Pope gave the invocation.
T TF'M NO- 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Joe Munsch moved to approve minutes from September 26, 1985
meeting, which was seconded by Commissioner Frank Pope. Motion carried 4
- 0 with Perry Jaceiski abstaining.
PTNAT. PT.ATG
T TRM NO _ A
Plat Application #85-10-01 to consider approval of a Final/Preliminary
Plat for the Parks Apartments.
A representative of Real America Limited made the presentation to the
Commission. He submitted revised plans addressing items on City
Engineer's report. He also stated that he had a written agreement with
Daybridge Learning Center to accept their drainage flow. (This is in
reference to the drainage problem between the two applicants). The
written agreement was submitted for the record. Commissioner Pope moved
that the preliminary and final plat be approved; Commissioner Jaseiski
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
PRELIMINARY PLATS
ITEM NO. 5:
Plat Application #85-08-26 to consider approval of a preliminary plat
for Daybridge Learning Center.
Mr. Larry Frassnelli of Thread Dowdey Engineers made the presentation.
He asked for a correction to agenda item to state approval of
preliminary and final plat as requested at the September 26th. meeting.
(Note: this was not reflected in the September 26, 1985 minutes.)
Commissioner Joe Munsch moved to approve preliminary plat; Commissioner
Steve Eberhardt seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 6:
Plat Application #85-04-23 to consider approval of a preliminary plat
for Old Towne Center.
Applicant requested tabling of this item due to problems indicated in
City Engineer's comments. Commissioner Jacieski moved to table this
item; seconded by Commissioner Munsch and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 7:
Plat Application #85-09-25 to consider approval of a preliminary plat
for Wellington Place.
Monet Reynolds and Jeff Stewart made the presentation of project and
addressed items on City Engineer's report. City Engineer stated that
these items could be taken care of before final plat is submitted.
Commissioner Pope moved to approve preliminary plat; seconded by
Commissioner Eberhardt and motion carried 3-2 with Chairman Smedul and
Commissioner Munsch in opposition.
ZONING
ITEM NO_ R:
Zoning Application #85-09-13 to consider a zoning change at the request
of Sandy Lake/MacArthur Joint Venture from "C" Commercial to "C -SUP"
Commercial with a Specific Use Permit. The applicant is also requesting
variances to the setback requirements required under Section 23 for
Commercial Zoning of the Zoning Ordinance.
Barbara Mandell made presentation on setbacks they are requesting and
comments made on City Engineer's report. Commissioner Jacieski
questioned the need for a screening wall along Village Parkway.
Applicant stated that they would be amenable to some type of landscaping
but could not put a masonry screening due to utility easement currently
existing along that side of the site. Chairman Smedul opened this item
for a public hearing. Citizens in favor were- 0, with Manuel Gonzalez,
Neal Hughes and John Sutton of Graton Corporation in opposition. Public
hearing was then closed. Commissioner Munsch moved to approve zoning
request, seconded by Commissioner Pope and motion carried 3-2 with
Commissioner Eberhardt and Commissioner Jacieski opposed.
ITEM 9:
Zoning Application #85-09-05 to consider a zoning change at the request
to Riverview Plaza from "C" Commercial to "0" Office on property located
north of Coppell Road and approximately 851 feet east of SH 121.
Gary Sanford made the presentation to the Commission. Staff recommended
tabling or denial of project due to Sec. 21.Z of "0" office zoning
prohibiting height of 110 feet on property within 150ft. of property
used as residential. Commissioner Munsch moved to table this item until
November 21, 1985 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Eberhardt and motion
carried 5-0.
ITEM 10:
Zoning Application #85-09-17 to consider approval of a variance to the
setback requirements required under Section 16 for Townhouse -I zoning of
the Zoning Ordinance for the Lakes of Coppell.
George Mulchulka made presentation to Commission. Applicant was
requesting variance of 20ft. to loft. to the front yard setback for use
in (SF -0) Zero Lot -line requirements rather than 25ft. required in TH-1
zoning. The public hearing was opened, with Coy Johnson in favor and no
opposition. Commissioner Eberhardt moved to table item due to
advertising requirements not being met; motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jacieski and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 11:
Commissioner Eberhardt moved that Ray Smedul remain as Chairman of
Planning & Zoning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Jacieski and
motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Jacieski moved to appoint Commissioner Pope as Co -Chairman,
seconded by Commissioner Munsch and motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Pope motioned to adjourn.
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
Vivyon Bowman, Administrative Assistant