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BM 1984-09-20 PZMinutes of September 20, 1984 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular session on September 20, 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 Gary Adams, Commissioner Frank Pope, Commissioner (Late Arrival) Joe Munsch, Commissioner Also present were Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney and Secretary Debbie Layton. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Commissioner Adams 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 4-0. ITEM NO. 4: Presentation by EDI on the proposed Streetscape Plan Chairman Smedul called upon City Mana9er Ron Ragland who was present in the audience to introduce the members of Environmental Dynamics, Inc, to make their presentation. He introduced Tom Shelton, Michael Stevens and Richard Odlozil to give a overview of the Streetscape Pla Mr. Michael Stevens went over the purpose of the Streetscape Plan which isNo improve the aesthetic quality of the thoroughfares. Mr. Richard Odlozil discussed the plant pallet which they had selected. Commissioner Pope arrived during this presentation. ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Connell Development, Inc. for a zoning change from "A". Agricultural to "LI" Light Industrial on property generally described as follows: Being approximately 129.01 acres out of the Cordelia Bowen Survey, Abstract No. 56, and being located at the southwest corner of Beltline and Cowboy Drive. Mr. Mark Connell representing Connell Deve. Co. made the presentation. This property was recently annexed by the City of Coppell and is located at the southeast corner of Beltline and Cowboy Drive. The plans for the property will be a high-tech industrial park which will be completed within 12 months. Chair- man Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak for the zoning change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney then gave a staff evaluation and stated that the zoning change request is in accordance with the Future Land Use Plan, and if approved, the site developed as planned will serve as a major source of employment and tax revenue for the City. Following discussion, Commissioner Pope moved that the zoning change be recommended for approval; Commissioner Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request.of Troth Enterprises, Inc. for a zoning change from "SF -12", Single Family 12 to "PD", Planned Development - SF -9 (Single Family 9) on property being generally described as follows: Approximately 65.5 acres located in Abstract 1139 at the northeast corner of Beltline and Moore Roads. Mr. Steve Parsons of Troth Enterprises, Inc. made the presentation. This property is located at the northeast corner of Beltline and Moore Roads. The overall density of the development will be 2.45 units per acre. Bethel Road will extend through this development and there are two proposed plans for this extension which the Planning and Zoning Commission could choose from. There are 79 12,000 square foot lots and 82 of the lots are less than 12,000 square feet. Chairman Smedul then declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Dennis Malone and Melvin Gross. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak for the zoning change. There were none. Chairman Smedul then declared the public hearing closed. Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney then gave his staff evaluation as documented in the staff report which is found in the permanent file for this zoning change case. Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Pope against the motion, ITEM N0. 7: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Pat and Norman Phillips for a zoning change from "SF -12", Single Family 12 to "C", Commercial on property generally described as follows: Being approximately 1.763 acres out of the David Myers Survey, Abstract No. 886 located north of Sandy Lake Road just west of Denton Creek and the T P & L power line easement. Mr. Norman Phillips made the presentation. He stated that his plan was to develop 200 mini -warehouses with the buildings fronting along Sandy Lake Road to be office warehouses. Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for this change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Administrative Mark Sweeney then gave the staff evaluation as documented in the staff report which is a permanent part of City records. Following discussion, Commissioner Munsch moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial; Co -Chairman Burton seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Adams against the motion. ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Sullivan Key Merrill for a zoning change from "SF -12", Single Family 12 to "R", Retail and "011, Office District on propprty generally described as follows: Being 18.38 acres out of the J. Jackson Survey, Abstract 698, the David Myers Survey, Abstract 886 and the Weston Perry Survey, Abstract No. 1152 and being located north of Sandy Lake Road just west of Denton Creek. Mr. Rick Merrill representing Heady Investments made the presentation to the Commission. This property is located at the eastern edge of the City limits about 400 feet west of the City limit line. They are proposing to develop a mix of garden office and retail between Sandy Lake and Denton Creek. Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the zoning change. Those persons speaking were Mr. John Kidd and Mr. Lloyd Farrow. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this zoning change. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion, Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney gave the staff evaluation as documented in the staff report which is a permanent part of this file. Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial; Commissioner Munsch seconded.and motion carried 3-2 with Commissioner Adams and Pope voting against the motion, ITEM N0. 9: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of SBS Venture for a zoning change from: A. "LI11, Light Industrial to "MF -,2% .Multi -Family 2 B. "LI", Light Industrial to "SF -v, Single Family 0 C. "LI"', Light Industrial 'to "SF -9", Single Family 9 D. "U', Light Industrial- to "TH% Townhouse E. '"LI", Light Industrial to "R". Retail on approximately 190 acres located.in the T. L. Holland Survey, Abstract No. 624, south of Denton Creek, west of Cottonwood Creek, north of Thweatt Road and east of Coppell Road. Mr. Jim Sowell gave a slide presentation on the proposed development. The development consists of an average density of 13.5 units per acre with 10 acres being dedicated to the school for a school site, Following the presentation, Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Melvin Gross. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change. Mr. David Heff of Addison stated he was representing a property owner, John Adams, and read a letter by him stating he was against the zoning change. Chairman Smedul then read a letter which was received by Mr. Lloyd Halbrook who is also against the zoning change. These letters are a permanent part of this zoning change file. The public hearing was then declared,closed. Discussion was then held by the Commission. Mr. Sowell stated that the MF -2 portion of the development consisted of,113 acres, 90 of that which is buildable. The apartments would be,all adult with 1.7 people per unit. The entire 190 acre development consists of approximately 2,550 units. Concern was expressed by the Commission over the density of the development and the impact this would have on the City. Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney gave the staff.evaluation as documented on the staff report which is a permanent part of this file. One of the partners of the development Mr. Roger Staubach, stated to the Commission that they had researched the effect of the Multi -Family density. Following discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that the zoning change be recommended for approval with Tract 4 and Tract 6 being Multi -Family 1 instead of Multi -Family 2; Commissioner Munsch seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Chairman Smedul and Co -Chairman Burton against the motion. ITEM N0. 10: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Northlake 635 Business Park Mr. Mark Connell made the presentation to the Commission. Following the presentation, Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney stated that the plat showed a 15 feet setback and the City required a 30 feet setback. The applicant indicated there would not be a problem with changing that. Concern was expressed by Co -Chairman Burton concerning keeping truck traffic off of Cowboy Drive. Following discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that this preliminary plat be approved with a 30 feet building line setback rather than the 15 feet building line; Commissioner Munsch seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM N0. 11: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Northlake Woodlands East, Phase 6 Since the zoning change was recommended for denial, this item was not heard. ITEM N0. 12: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Coppell Park Plaza Mr. Russell Grimes made the presentation to the Commission. This is a 32,000 square feet retail and office development located north of the First Baptist Church. There are two exits off of Denton Tap Road. Some concern was expressed by the Commission on the number of parking spaces provided. Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney stated that the driveways needed to be consolidated into one driveway according to our subdivision ordinance requirements. Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the stipulation that the dumpster be screened as required, the driveways be consolidated into one, and the correct number of parking spaces be added; Com- missioner Adams seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM N0. 13: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Georgetown Plaza J. T. Threadgill, the engineer for the project, made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that they had adjusted their plan to include the new landscaping requirements. City Engineer Wayne Ginn discussed the drainage problems with the Commission. Mr. Chris Chism was present representing the owner of the land to the north of this development. He stated that they did not approve the drainage onto their property. Mr. Glen Hinckley, also represent- ing Meadowglen Properties, confirmed what Mr. Chism had said and stated that no one has ever contacted them concerning this drainage problem. Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney gave the staff evaluation as documented on the staff report which is a permanent part of this file. Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this preliminary plat be tabled until these drainage problems could be resolved; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM N0. 14: Consider approval of final plat of Coppell Park Plaza Co -Chairman Burton moved that the final plat be recommended for approval with the stipulation that the dumpster be screened as required, the driveways be consolidated into one,.and the correct number of parking spaces be added; Com- missioner Adams seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM N0. 15: Consider approval of final,plat of Georgetown,Plaza Since the preliminary plat was tabled, this item was not heard at this time. ITEM NO. 16: Consider approval of replat of Southwestern Industrial Addition Mr. Foy Layton, representing the owner of the property, made the presentation. He stated that they are simply,platting the ;two pieces of property into one as it has never been,platted. Also, the City Council had abandoned the right-of-way at the corner of Southwestern Blvd. and Coppell Road with the condition that the owner of this property had the property platted. Mayor Brown was also in the audience and re -stated that this was being done at the request of the City Council. Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this replat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: Debbie Layton, S retary R. 'W. Smedul , Chairman