BM 1984-11-08 PZ SPECIAL SESSIONMinutes of November 8, 1984
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in
special session on November 8, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High
School Administration Building.
The following members were present:
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Geren Burton, Co -Chairman
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Gary Adams, Commissioner
Joe Munsch, Commissioner
Also present were City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and Administrative
Assistant Mark Sweeney.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Co -Chairman Burton gave the invocation.
Following the invocation, Chairman Smedul asked if all Commissioners
had read the minutes of the previous meeting. All indicated they had.
Co -Chairman Burton then moved that the minutes be approved as submitted;
Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing to consider approval of proposed amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance in reference to the Coppell Streetscape Plan
Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons in the audience who wished to speak for the proposed amendments.
There were none. Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed changes. Again, there were none.
A question was raised by Mr. Lynn Kadlack concerning the cost and
maintenance item charges. The public hearing was then declared closed.
Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Munsch moved that
the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be recommended for
approval; Co -Chairman Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of proposed alternatives concerning masonry
requirements for residential development
Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons in the audience who wished to speak for the proposed changes.
There were none. Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed changes. Again, there were none.
City Building Inspector Dean Youngblood was present and stated that
the intent of the proposed changes are to provide flexibility and
alternatives to the builders who construct more than a one-story structure.
Four alternatives for consideration were presented, a copy of which is
attached as a permanent part of these minutes. Following discussion,
Commissioner Pope moved that Alternative No. II as indicated on the
attached document be recommended for approval in the following zoning
classifications: A, SF -PD, SF -18, SF -12, SF -91 SF -7, SF -0, and 2F-9,
and that the remaining zoning classifications continue under the present
requirements. Co -Chairman Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of
Terra Land Development Company for the following zoning change classifi-
cations of:
A.
"SF -1211,
Single
Family
12
to
"R", Retail
B.
"SF -12",
Single
Family
12
to
"MF -2",
Multi -Family 2
C.
"SF -1211,
Single
Family
12
to
"MF -1",
Multi -Family 1
D.
"SF -12",
Single
Family
12
to
"SF -9",
Single Family 9
E.
"SF -1211,
Single
Family
12
to
"0", Office
F.
"SF -12",
Single
Family
12
to
"SF -0",
Single Family 0
G.
"SF -1211,
Single
Family
12
to
"TH-1",
Townhouse 1
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Prior to discussion on this item, Commissioner Munsch asked that he
be excused from the Commission due to a possible conflict of interest
on this item. Mr. Jay Patterson, representing Terra Land Development
Company, then made the presentation to the Commission. Mr. Patterson
stated that this development would include the reclamation of approximately
150 acres that will be donated to the City in the form of a country
club and golf course, the creation of a linear park under the existing
power line easement, and the cleaning up of trash and dumps on the
property. Additionally, landscaping will be provided along the railroad
frontage and the right-of-way for the extension of MacArthur Boulevard
has previously been donated with a proposed landscaped crossing to be
constructed following approval by the railroad company. Mr. Patterson
also stated that the proposed country club is to be for the community
of Coppell and that none of the proposed Multi -family dwellings lie
within the Coppell school district boundaries. A Homeowners Association
will be created to maintain the greenbelt and park areas while the golf
course entity will maintain the golf course. Chairman Smedul declared
the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak
in favor of the proposed zoning change. Those persons speaking were
Mr. Bill Troth. Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons who wished
to speak against the proposed zoning change. Those persons speaking
were Mr. Bill Enlow, Mr. Edwin Towell, and Mr. Tom Blevins. The public
hearing was then declared closed. A concern was expressesd by the
Commission about the fill dirt that would be brought to this development.
Mr. Patterson stated that his development would have no opposition to
restrictions being placed on the direction from which the fill dirt could
be hauled into the development. Following further discussion, Commissioner
Pope moved that the zoning change be recommended for approval with the
stipulatioin that no fill dirt be transported on any City street from the
west of the western most boundary line of the Terra properties;
Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 4-0. Commissioner
Munsch then rejoined the Commission.
ITEM NO. 7: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Northlake
Woodlands East, Phase 8
Mr. Bill Troth made the presentation to the Commission. He stated
that the plat calls for the development of an indoor tennis site to
be used as a private facility. Following discussion, Commissioner
Munsch moved that this plat be recommended for approval; Co -Chairman
Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM'NO.8: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Coppell Middle
School
Mr. Don Burleson and Dr. David Stanfield made the presentation to the
Commission. Mr. Burleson stated that problems still exist on the
drainage, but it is anticipated that they will be worked out in the near
future. A sidewalk will be constructed along the entire frontage of
the property on both Mockingbird Land and Falcon Lane. The school is
requesting that the property be screened with the existing trees rather
than constructing a fence for screening purposes. Following discussion,
Commissioner Pope moved that the plat be recommended for approval as
submitted; Co -Chairman Burton seconded and motion carried 4-1 with
Chairman Smedul voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 9:Consider approval of a final plat of Coppell Middle School
Again, Mr. Don Burleson and Dr. David Stanfield made the presentation
to the Commission. Following discussion, Commissioner Munsch moved that
the final plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Adams seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing to consider a variance request of Univest
to Sign Ordinance #287, Section 10-15-18 (Temporary real estate
directional off -premise signs are prohibited), Section 10-8-6C (The
total effective area of which may not exceed thirty-six (36) square
feet), and Section 10-6-1,2 (No detached (monument) sign shall exceed
thirty-six (36) square feet in effective area for signs)
The signs will be generally located as follows:
At the northeast corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap
At the northwest corner of Sandy Lake and Samuels Boulevard
At the northwest corner of Parkway Blvd. and Denton Tap
At the southwest corner of Parkway Blvd. and Denton Tap
At the northeast corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Road
Mr. Chris Chisolm and Mr. Mike Allen made the presentation to the
Commission. Mr. Allen stated that at the time the Univest development
was approved, off -premise signs were allowed and that their request is
for a variance to place these signs to introduce the real estate
developments in the interior of the property. Additionally, a monument
sign variance is being requested at Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Road to
introduce the future development of the Town Center. Chairman Smedul
declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished
to speak for the proposed change. There were none. Chairman Smedul
then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed
change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared
closed. Following discussion, Commissioner Pope moved that this sign
variance request be approved with the stipulation that the applicant
waive his right to erect any additional real estate signs in this
development and that this approval is not to be considered as a precedent
for any future requests; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried
5-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary