BM 1984-07-19 PZMinutes of July 19, 1984
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular
called session at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Administration
Building on July 19, 1984.
The following members were present:
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Peyton Weaver, Commissioner
Gary Adams, Commissioner
Co -Chairman Geren Burton was not present. Also present were City Secretary
Dorothy Timmons and City Planning Coordinator Scott Barnett.
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. Commissioner Adams then moved that the minutes be approved as sub-
mitted; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 4: Consider approval of the final plat of Coppell Parks Addition
Mr. Kent Conine made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that 50%
covered parking is the only addition made to this plat from the preliminary,
and his firm has consented to all areas of comments from the City Engineers
on this project. Following discussion on this item, Commissioner Weaver moved
that this plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Pope seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 5: Consider approval of the final plat of Freeport North Industrial
Park
Mr. Bob Hawrylak, Mr. Terrell Moroney and Mr. Steve Mason made the presentation
to the Commission. Mr. Hawrylak stated that their firm will hydromulch the
slopes in the drainage channel. Discussion was also held concerning resolution
of the engineer's comments on this project. Following discussion, Commissioner
Weaver moved that this plat be recommended for approval with the stipulations
that the engineer's comments be resolved before it is submitted to the City
Council and that the surrounding roads and thoroughfares be shown on the plat
prior to submission to Council; Commissioner Adams seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 6: Consider approval of the final plat of Park Meadow Addition, Phase II
Mr. Tom Wise and Mr. Chris Chism made the presentation to the Commission. Mr.
Wise stated that two changes have been made. They are the intersections at
Moore Road and Parkway and Lodge Road and Meadowood so that the alley turns out
onto Meadowood as was requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission during
preliminary platting. A six feet brick screening wall will be placed along
Moore Road on the portion of the plat where the alleyway fronts Moore Road.
Landscaped entry -ways will be provided. Following discussion on this item,
Commissioner Pope moved that this plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner
Adams seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 7: Consider approval of the final plat of Braewood Centre
Mr. Pat Custer and Mr. Glenn Bridges made the presentation to the Commission.
Mr. Bridges stated that the building in this development will be relocated
approximately 20 feet to the south to accomodate the service drive on the
north side of the property. All staff and engineering comments have been
addressed and resolved with the exception of the enclosed culvert system along
Denton Tap Road. Following discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that this
plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion
carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 8: Consider approval of the preliminary plat of Georgetown Plaza
Mr. Jeff Stone made the presentation. He stated that this is a neighborhood
shopping center with approximately 121,000 square feet of total area. Following
discussion on this item, Commissioner Weaver moved that this plat be recommended
for approval; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM N0. 9: Public hearing to consider a sign variance request of Triland
Development, Inc. for a variance to Ordinance #287, Article 4, Section 10-5-17
(Permanent pole signs are specifically prohibited) at the following locations:
1) Approximately 1150 feet east of the southwest point of the 68.885 acre
tract adjacent to LBJ Freeway. 2) Approximately 500 feet west of the southeast
point of the 68.885 acre tract adjacent to LBJ Freeway
Mr. Robert Power made the presentation to the Commission. Following the presentation
Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons
who wished to speak against the proposed change. There were none. He then asked
for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change. Again, there
were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion
on this item, Commissioner Pope moved that this sign variance be recommended
for approval with the stipulation that it be removed by August 9, 1988 as
required in City ordinances and with the adoption of the restricted regulations
as outlined; Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of the preliminary plat of Coppell Park Plaza
Mr. Russell Grimes made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this
plat will be called Coppell Park Plaza rather than Coppell Village. A masonry
screening wall will abutt the residential property to the east. Following
discussion on this plat, Commissioner Pope moved that this item be recommended
for approval; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 11: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Tristar/
Tompkins Joint Venture for a zoning change from "MF -2". Multi -Family and "R".
Retail, to "C". Commercial for property described as follows: Being a 5.54
acre tract and a 6.07 acre tract located in Abstracts 1139 and 1442 at the
southeast corner of the intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and Sandy Lake Road
Mr. Brian McDaniel and Mr. Marty Greenblatt made the presentation to the
Commission. Following the presentation, Chairman Smedul declared the public
hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Michael Lee who stated that he would
rather have commercial or retail rather than the Multi -Family that it is presently
zoned. Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons who wished to speak against
the proposed change. There were none. The public hearing was then declared
closed. During discussion, the Planning Coordinator was asked to obtain a cost
estimate from the City Engineer to close. the drainage channel along the northern
side of this project. Following discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that
this zoning change be recommended for approval with a "R". Retail zoning classifi-
cation; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 3-1 with Chairman Smedul
voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 12: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Todd -Hughes
Construction for a zoning change from "TH-1", Townhouse 1 to "MF -2". Multi -
Family 2 on property generally described as follows: Being 26.741 acres located
in Abstract No. 1139 and 1442 and bounded on the east by MacArthur Blvd.
approximately 2 mile south of Sandy Lake Road
Mr. Randy Hughes made the presentation to the Commission. Following the presentation
Chairman Smedul noted that it was the staff recommendation to change this
zoning to "MF -1" rather than "MF -2". The public hearing was declared open, and
Chairman Smedul asked for those persons who wished to speak for the change.
There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against
the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Rick Lombardi who stated
he preferred private ownership as opposed to Multi -family dwellings. The public
hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion, Commissioner Adams
moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial; Commissioner Weaver
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Prior to adjournment, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the
City check into the ordering of signs for placement on property that has been
requested for zoning change stating the zoning that is being requested. The
Planning and Zoning Coordinator will check into this item and inform the Commission
at the next meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST: R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary