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BM 1983-12-08 PZ SPECIAL SESSIONMinutes of December 8, 1983 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met with the City Council in special session on Thursday, December 8, 1983, in the Coppell Middle School Cafeteria. The following members were present: R. W. Smedul, Chairman Geren Burton, Co -Chairman Frank Pope, Commissioner Gary Adams, Commissioner Peyton Weaver, Commissioner Mayor Brown called the joint meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Pope gave the invocation. He then stated that the zoning change regulations are being considered in order to strengthen and update the current zoning district regulations. At this time, there are no changes being made to the Comprehensive Zoning Map. The meeting was then declared open to the public and those persons who had questions concerning the changes or who wished to speak for or against were recognized. Those persons speaking were Mr. Velton Nisbett with a question concerning the use of stucco in residential areas, Mr. Jim Moore who had questions concerning the density factor, Mrs. Martha Jo Cozby who had a question con- cerning availability of the ordinances, Mr. Tim House who had a question concerning the front setbacks in the Commercial district and adjoining Agricultural land, Mr. Glen Hinckley who had a question concerning the density factor and specific use permits, Mr. Sam Wyse representing General Homes who had a question concerning the cumulative effect from one district to another and Mr. Ray Warren who had a question concerning the density factor. There were no people present who spoke strictly in favor or against the proposed changes. The public hearing was then declared closed. Mr. Dan Sefko and Mr. J. T. Dunkin of J. T. Dunkin and Associates reviewed the list of questions with the Commission and the Council. More specifically he stated that: 1. All current MF -1 zoning would be converted to MF -2 which would result in a 22-24 unit per acre density. 2. The setback in Commercial areas is not appropriate when the I-1 use is next to an Agricultural use. Agricultural is a temporary zoning, therefore, the setback is required and is similar to an estate district. 3. The density question in the Town Center District can be settled with a planned development or a change in the density for this one particular district. 4. Stucco is included in the Office District regulations and has been specifically left out of residential in order for the Council and P & Z to review the plats. 5. The 80% masonry requirement is for that portion that is below the top plate of the building, regardless of the number of stories in the building. 6. The 8 story requirement in MF -1 and MF -2 has been reduced to 3 stories in order to be in conformance with Dallas and the surrounding areas. 7. If a developer has already received plat approval, they would have vested rights under the previous zoning regulations. 8. The cumulative factor from one district to another is still included in the new ordinance except for Town Center District. The City Council then recessed and the meeting was turned over to Chairman Smedul for deliberation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Adams moved that the Zoning Ordinance be recommended for approval with the following stipulations: The 60 feet front yard requirement be left as is in the I-1 and I-2 District. The density per acre be computed on the net acres, and that Section 16.1 (2) and Section 17.1 (3) be changed to read: "three or more single family attached dwelling units . . rather than two or more single family attached dwelling units."; Co -Chairman Burton seconded the motion which carried 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned. R. W. Smedul, Chairman ATTEST: Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary