BM 1983-11-17 PZMinutes of November 17, 1983
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular
session on the 17th day of November, 1983, at the Coppell High School
Administration Building.
The following members were present:
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Peyton Weaver, Commissioner
Co -Chairman Geren Burton and Commissioner Gary Adams were not present.
present was City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Planning Coordinator
Scott Barnett.
Also
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Commissioner
Pope gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Chairman Smedul offered his
congratulations and that of the Planning and Zoning Commission to Commissioner
Frank Pope on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Adjustments. Chairman
Smedul then questioned if all members had read the minutes. All indicated they
had. Commissioner Pope then moved that the minutes be approved as submitted;
Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion carried 3-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Consider approval of preliminary and final plat on request of
the First United Methodist Church
Mr. Ron Hobbs and Mr. Jule Heinemann made the presentation to the Commission.
A question concerning the impact of this proposed development on the intersection
at Heartz and Bethel School Road was raised. Planning Coordinator Scott Barnett
indicated that this intersection would be included in a study and the Bond
Programs and problems would be worked out at that time. A completion date of
the summer of 1984 is scheduled. Following discussion, Commissioner Pope moved
that the preliminary and final plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner
Weaver seconded and motion carried 3-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of a replat of Blocks F and G of The Meadows,
Phase II
Mr. Brian McDaniels made the presentation to the Commission. The request is
being made in order to construot an alley; however, a variance is being required
on the alley width from the 20 feet to an average of 18 feet and on the lot
width from 75 feet to 74.44 feet. Following discussion on this item, Com-
missioner Weaver moved that this item be recommended for approval; Commissioner
Pope seconded and motion carried 3-0.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of a variance to the Sign Ordinance on request
of First Security Bank & Trust
Mr. J. B. Forrest made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that the
message portion of this sign was taken down due to a malfunction that caused a
fire and is being repaired. Their request is for the permission to reinstall
the sign. Following discussion, Commissioner Weaver moved that this item be
tabled until the Commission could study the Sign Ordinance; Commissioner Pope
seconded and motion carried 3-0.
ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Charles
McCallum for a zoning change from MF -1, Multi -Family One to MF -2, Multi -Family
Two on property located in Abstract 1139, south of Sandy Lake Road and East
of Allen Road and containing approximately 26 acres of land.
Mr. Charles McCallum and Mr. Jim Moore made the presentation to the Commission.
Mr. McCallum stated that the density of this development would be reduced from
the 29 units per acre under the old ordinance to 24 units per acre under the
new ordinance. The public hearing was declared open. Chairman Smedul 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. Following discussion, Commissioner
Pope moved that this item be recommended for approval; Commissioner Weaver
seconded and motion carried 3-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
R. W. Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary