BM 1984-01-19 PZMinutes of January 19, 1984
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular
session on January 19, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Admini-
stration Building.
The following memebers were present:
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Gary Adams, Commissioner
Peyton Weaver, 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, Commissioner Pope moved
that the minutes be approved as submitted; Commissioner Weaver seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing to consider a variance request to Sign Ordinance
Number 287 by Northlake Woodlands Homeowner's Association
Mrs. Corrine Johnson made the presentation to the Commission for the place-
ment of signs at the southeast corner of 605 Villawood Lane and Moore Road,
the southwest corner of Moore Road and Bethel School Road, the southeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and Dover Lane, and the southwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Mockingbird Lane. Mrs. Johnson stated that the Northlake Wood-
lands Homeowners Assoc. will maintain these signs in the future. Following
discussion on this item, Commissioner Weaver moved that the variance to the
sign ordinance be recommended for approval; Commissioner Adams seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of preliminary plat (conceptual plan) of
Shadow Ridge Estates. (Frank Graham)
Mr. Dean Farelli made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the
development will contain a total of 311 lots with approximately 40% of the
lots being smaller than 10,000 square feet and 60% being larger. This plat
does comply with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and it is
the recommendation of the Planning Coordinator that it be approved. Following
discussion on this item, Commissioner Adams moved that the preliminary plat
be recommended for approval; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Mobil Oil
Corporation for a zoning change from C, Commercial to C, Commercial (SUP),
Specific Use Permit on approximately .784 acres east of Denton Tap Road and
north of Betline Road and approval of the preliminary plat.
Mr. J. W. Chessner made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that
the zoning change is being requested for a self-service gas station with
approval of the preliminary plat. The required dedication would be made
for the straightening of Beltline/Denton Tap/ and Southwestern Blvd. Chairman
Smedul declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished
to speak for the proposed change. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed change. Again, there were
none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Discussion was then held
by the Commission concerning landscaping and sign placement. Planning Coordinator
Scott Barnett indicated that the signs will meet the specifications of the Sign
Ordinance with the possible exception of the placement on the signs, however,
this exception should be cleared up within the next few weeks. The owner has
indicated plans for immediate construction as soon as final approval is received.
Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved that this plat be denied; Motion
died for lack of second. Commissioner Adams then moved that the zoning change
and preliminary plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Pope seconded and
motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Weaver against.
ITEM NO. 7: Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Chairman Smedul stated that it has come to his attention that the land -use plan
for the City of Coppell needed updating. He instructed City Staff to prepare
agenda for the next meeting for the re-classification of land that is presently
zoned Heavy Industrial. It is anticipated that the uses allowed under Light
Industrial would be allowed with all other uses requiring Specific Use Permits.
Following discussion, Commissioner Pope moved that the City Staff prepare an
agenda according to the Chairman's instructions; Commissioner Weaver seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary