BM 1985-08-22 PZPLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION
Minutes of August 22, 1985
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular session
on August 22, 1985 in the Coppell High School Cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. A pre -session
meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present;
R. W. Smedul
Joe Munsch
Frank Pope
Mr. Gabe Favre, of Wayne Ginn 's Office and Caroline Morris of the Planning and
Zoning Department, City of Coppell were also in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was officially called to order by Mr. R.W. Smedul, Chairman at 7:30 p.m.
The audience was asked to stand while Mr. Frank Pope gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Smedul asked if members had read minutes and asked for a motion for approval .
Mr. Joe Munsch made a motion that minutes be approved, Mr. Pope seconded. Motion
carried 3-0.
ITEM #4 Case #85-07-24/PARKWOOD, SECTION III/Final Plat
Mr. Sam Wyse represented Parkwood, Section III. A "verification of paid park fees"
was given to Ms. Morris for the files. Park fees had been paid in August, 1983. Mr.
Smedul expressed concern over the items addressed by the City Engineer, and specifically
with the landscape plans, mainly due to the fact that this "preliminary" was approved
twenty-six (26) months ago. Coppell has a "Park Street" so "Park Lane" which is
shown on the plat of Parkwood, Section III was addressed, being similar this could be
confusing to the fire department and police department in the future. Mr. Wyse stated
that the streets in the Section III were to be named after several Coppell Senior Citizens
and he does not have complete list of names to date. Mr. Wyse stated that he was unaware
of any "items" from City Engineer; Mr. Smedul showed Mr. Wyse a copy of letter sent to
his consulting engineers, Threadgill-Dowdey and Associates listing the items that need
to be addressed prior to being placed on the City Council docket. Ms. Morris advised
Mr. Wyse that she had spoken on several occassions with Mr. George Dudley of Threadgill-
Dowdey and that their name was placed on application to contact them in regards to any
correspondance concerning this request. After discussion and presentation, a motion was
made by Mr. Pope to approve w/stipulation that all items be addressed in letter from
Mr. Ginn's office and to submit a landscape plans prior to being placed on the City Council
Agenda. Mr. Munsch seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0
ITEM #5 Case #85-07-25/Gulf Oil/Final Approval
Mr. Frank Musterman represented Gulf Oil and also made presentation of Site Plans,
Landscape Plans, etc. Mr. Smedul inquired as to the mention of the PVC Class Pipe
in the Staff Report and if Mr. Munsterman was aware of the fact that it should be
"SDR -18" and not "SDR -21" as stated. Mr. Munsterman said "no, but that it would be
corrected." Mr. Favre stated that was a "engineering problem" and would be corrected
in the construction plans prior to being "stamped" by City Engineer. After discussion
and presentation, Mr. Munsch made a motion to approve w/stipulation that the PVC
Class Pipe be corrected, Mr. Pope seconded. Motion carried 3-0
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ITEM #6 Case #85-08-15/Copper Shake & S 4MIe/Final Plat Approval
Ms. Kathy Engle, owner of Shake and Shingle, made the presentation. Ms. Engle
explained that they had been working with the railroad on the "spur" to tie into the
sewer lines per the City's requirements. Letters to substantiate their case was
included in the packets of the commissioners, which Ms. Engle referred to in her
presentation. She also stated that they had met all the requirements of the fire
code. After discussion and presentation, Mr. Pope made a motion to to approve
this request and Mr. Munsch seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
MM #7 Case #85-07-21/The Boardwalk Group/Rezoning Request(2 Tracts)
Mr. Kirk Williams of Geary, Stahl and Spencer, represented The Boardwalk Group
and made the presentation. Mr. Williams explained reasons for the request of re-
zoning and also presented concept plans, site plans, and also presented each member
of the commission with a portfolio of proposed plans for the retail development as
well as the proposed multi -family development, which they propose to build, contingent
with the approval of the Planning and Zoning as well as the City Council.
Public Hearing was opened; Mr. Smedul asked for public opposition as to this request.
Mr. Sam Wyse of General Homes questioned what provision to Lodge Road from Sandy
Lake right-of-way, traffic flow, etc. Mr. Williams stated that they would go by the
requirements and zoning ordinances of the City of Coppell in regards to the roads as
well as the development. Mr. Williams mentioned that they had a traffic count included
in the portfolio for that specific reason and their development would not create additional
traffic flow. Mr. Favre stated that he had viewed the concept plans, etc. however, since
this was a "zoning case," there was no need to review in detail the site plans, etc. He
did state, however that he could see no "adverse" traffic problems this development would
create. Mr. Wyse stated that he was not opposed to the re -zoning, but was concerned
with the "traffic" and "road" situation.
Mr. Cecil Doebecka, who owns adjoining property questioned the drainage problem as
there was a creek on the property and also as to the amount of trees that would have
to be removed. Mr. Williams stated that, there would be proper drainage and as far as
the trees, they would attempt to save as many as possible ..and, with the theme of
"Early Texas" they wanted to save as many trees as possible, but some would have to
be removed and replaced in the landscaping plans(which would be approved by the City).
Mr. Doebecka explained that he was concerned over the drainage and not the actual
re -zoning. Mr. Doebecka questioned why he did not receive a letter of notification on
the re -zoning, Ms. Morris stated that he had indeed been sent a letter after he phoned
the City Hall, he was NOT listed on the plat as being a property owner. Mr. Harris'
property joins Mr. Doebecka's, which is in Carrollton and Mr. Harris' letter was returned,
Mr. Doebecka gave his address as "Coppell" however, on the phone he gave it as Carrollton.
Mr. Smedul then requested for those who were in favor of this re -zoning - none responded.
The public hearing was closed. After discussion among the commissioners, Mr. Munsch
made a motion that this case be approved as requested, Mr. Pope seconded. Motion carried
3-0.
TTEM #8 Case #85-08-01/William Troth/Zoning Change Request(SUP) Mini -Warehouses
Mr. George Edwin, architect for applicant represented the applicant and made the
presentation. This request is for a "C" Commercial to a "C" Commercial with a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) for approximately 500 mini -warehouses units on 2.6 acres.
Mr. Smedul opened this case to Public Hearing to those who were opposed.
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Those opposed were;
Steve Eberhardt
Mr. Eberhardt was opposed to the construction of any type
421 Hidden Valley
of mini -warehouses near his property. (The mini -warehouses
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would be adjacent to his property)
Bill Coss
413 Hidden Valley
Mr. Coss stated he definitely was opposed to having mini -warehouses
built near his property and home. Also,
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that the La Petite Academy
(Day -Care Center) where children would be, he really was concerned
with a "mini -warehouse" with 500 doors would certainly give children
a place to "hide" and not so good as far as "safety for children" goes.
Clayton Morton
405 Hidden Valley
Mr. Morton was very concerned with a mini -warehouse situated so
family
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so near a -residence zoning, where children and also a day-
care center was located. He voiced the same concern as Mr. Coss.
Also, he was opposed to having any kind of "warehouse" adjacent to
his home, mini -warehouse or otherwise.
Joe Rolls
409 Hidden Valley
Mr. Rolls stated he opposed the warehouses for much the same reasons
as his neighbors. He stated that was definitely opposed to warehouses
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of any kind... and mini -warehouses he felt, did not belong adjacent to
a residence.
Mr. Luppold
417 Hidden Valley
Mr. Luppold stated he was opposed to any kind of warehouse being
constructed
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near his property and home. He also mentioned the
drainage as being a possible problem, but he did not want mini -ware-
houses adjacent to his home/property. He stated that he was also
concerned with the property values regarding the residence of his
neighbors as well as himself in the future if these mini -warehouses
were allowed to be constructed.
Mr. Vanetta Mr. Vanetta stated that he was opposed to mini -warehouses period.
429 Hidden Valley However, he did agree with his neighbors on all their statements of
Coppell, Texas 75019 oppositions to the warehouses.
The Commissioners allowed the applicants and property owners(public) to confer and to
allow the applicant to answer any questions they (property owners/public) might have in
regards to the mini -warehouse proposed construction. After approximately ten (10) minutes,
the Commission requested statements from anyone in the audience who was for the mini -
warehouse re -zoning. The following made statements for the re -zoning ;
Selfer Picket Mr. Picket has the property in question under contract and stated
4611 Bluff View they were planning on building "nice -looking" warehouses, brick, etc.
Dallas, Texas according to the City Ordinance.
Larry M. Carearo Represented Troth Enterprises and stated that this property was
Troth Enterprises zoned Commercial and that the mini -warehouses would be within
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Dallas, Texas
These people are directly connected with the applicant and the zoning request. There was
NO property owners/home owners in favor of this re -zoning request. At this time the Public
Meeting was closed. After discussion, Mr. Pope made a motion to deny the re -zoning request
for a SUP for the Mini -warehouses. Mr. Munsch seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
ITEM #9 Case #85-07-25/Villages @ Cottonwood Creek/Sign Variance Request
Mr. Tony Del Balzo represented Villages @ Cottonwood Creek and made the presentation.
After the presentation, the commission voiced concern over the "setback" as to traffic view
(blocking the view). Mr. Del Balzo stated that they would have a setback so as not to obstruct
traffic view from either direction.
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Mr. Pope made a motion to approve this request w/stipulation of setback appropriate so
as not to obstruct traffic view and also with Section 10-8-6 ((C) of the Coppell Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Munsch seconded. Motion carried Z-0
ITEM #10 Case #85-08-02/Shadowridge Estates/Sign Variance Request
Mr. Keith Parker of Metrocrest Designs represented the Custom Home Builders and also
made the presentation. Mr. Parker explained the reasons for requesting the sign variance,
as they presently had a sign at the location which was grandfathered." However, the sign
is very small in size and was not visible from traffic. Mr. Parker presented photographs
of the sign which is presently in the location. After presentation, Mr. Munsch made a
motion to approve this request with stipulation of Coppell Sign Ordinance Section 10-8-6 (C)
Mr. Pope seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
ITEM #11 Case #85-08-03/General Homes/Sign Variance Request on Flag D' la
Mr. Dave Rexreat represented' General Homes .and made presentation. Mr. Rexroat
explained the reasons for requesting the variance, size of the flags and that they would be
replaced approximately on a 6 -week basis. This is done due to the flags will approximately
only last that long on an average, with conditions of the elements. Mr. Rexroad produced
photos showing similar model homes of General Homes with this same type of flag display.
He also mentioned that they might fly the Texas flag between the General Homes flags.
After discussion and presentation, Mr. Pope made a motion to approve this request with
the stipulation of Coppell Sign Ordinance, Section 10-8-6. (C) • Mr. Munsch seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0
ADJOURNMENT
With no futher items or discussion, Meeting was adjourned.
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
;,.aroiine Morris, Secretary