BM 1983-09-22 PZMinutes of.September 22, 1983
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular
session on Thursday, September 22, 1983, 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
Peyton Weaver, Commissioner
Frank Pope; Commissioner
Also present were City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Planning Co-ordinator
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. Co -Chairman Burton then moved that the minutes be approved
as submitted; Commissioner Adams seconded and, -motion carried 5-0.
ITEM N0. 4: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Freeport North
Mr. Bill Anderson made the presentation to the Commission and stated that
he is aware of the proposed zoning ordinance under consideration and agrees
to comply with all regulations of this ordinance when it is approved.
Following discussion on this item, Commissioner Adams moved that the plat
be approved subject to more detail being shown on the adjoining property;
Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM N0. 5 Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Coppell Village
This development would consist of two phases with a total of 238 units at
an average sized home of 1000 square feet. The Homeowners Association would
maintain the greenbelt area which would be fully landscaped and sprinkled.
It is anticipated that a gazebo would be placed at the entrance which would
also serve as a mail collection point and would also be fully landscaped.
The density on the development is just under 17 units per acre. The name
of the development has been proposed as Coppell Village; however, it would
be changed prior to Council consideration since another development already
exists in the City by that name. Following discussion by the Commission,
Commissioner Pope moved that this preliminary plat be approved; Co -Chairman
Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM N0. 6: Consider approval of a replat of Lots 4 and 5, Block B,
Stringfellow Addition
Mrs. Nancy Jefferson made the presentation to the Commission. She stated
the replat is being requested so that they may sell a portion of their land
and the lots would be still be kept at 12,000 square feet. Following discussion
by the Commission, Commissioner Weaver moved that this replat be recommended
for approval; Co -Chairman Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM N0. 7: Consider approval of a final plat on Thea Meadows, Phase III
Mr. Bert Elsey made the presentation to the Commission and stated that this
development consists of the third phase of The Meadows which includes 30 lots.
Following discussion by the Commission, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this
final plat be recommended for approval; Commissioner Adams seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
ITEM N0. 8: Consider approval of a preliminary and final plat of Kindercare
Corporation
Mr. Tom Elis made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that a
masonry screening wall would be constructed between this development and
the residential property to the south. The Commission voiced some concern
about the lot to the east of this development being landlocked and not having
ingress and egress. Following discussion on this item, Commissioner Adams
moved that the preliminary and final plat of Kindercare Corp. be recommended
for approval; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of a variance on monument sign setbacks by
Northlake Woodlands Homeowners Association.
Mrs. Corrine Johnson made the presentation to the Commission. She stated
that they are requesting a variance of the 10 feet setback in order to
place the sign where it is felt they could be seen more clearly by people
entering the Northlake Woodlands area. The locations of the proposed variances
are at the southeast corner of the property at 102 Meadowcreek, along the
south side of Bethel School Road approximately 125 feet west of the inter-
section of Bethel School and Hidden Valley, and at the southeast corner of
605 Villawood Lane and Moore Road. Commission voiced concern that the
location of the sign at 605 Villawood would create a traffi.c.visibility
problem. Following discussion on this item, Co -Chairman Burton moved that
the variance be recommended for approval on the two signs located at 102
Meadowcreek and along the south side of Bethel School Road, and that the
sign proposed to be placed at 605 Villawood be tabled for further review;
Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of an abandonment of an alley easement by
Eugene Gaddy
Mr. Eugene Gaddy made the presentation to the Commission. He is requesting
an abandonment of a 15 feet alley that runs along the east side of lots
34 and 35 and the south side of Lot 35 in the Northlake Estates Development
and the dedication of 25 feet for a new alley along the northern boundary of
Lot 35. This proposal is being requested in order to fully develop both
these two lots as well as the land immediately to the south and east of this
property in a commercial development. Following discussion on thisA tem,
Commissioner Pope moved that this abandonment be recommended for approval;
Commissioner Weaver seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 11A: Public
Marchant for a zoning
Development (SF -7 and
west of Moore Road.
hearing to consider a zoning change request of Ken
change from "SF -12" Single Family to "PD" Planned
Retail) on property located south of Sandy Lake and
Mr. Roland Wright made the presentation to the Commission and stated that
all homes in this development would be rear entry homes and that the deve-
lopment does include an alleyway. He also stated that the land to the north
on the southeast portion of the development has been buffered by an open
area that is owned by another individual. Chaiftan 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. Those persons speaking were
Mr. Tony Dobecka, Mr. Bill Harrison who presented.a petition representing
property owners in the area who were also against the proposed change. Mr.
Jay Van Zandt, Mrs. Van Zandt, Mrs. Nancy Jefferson, Mr. Dennis Eastin, Mr.
Bill Cunningham, Mr. Cecil Dobecka, Mr. John Smith, Mrs. Cathy Seely, Mrs.
Corrine Johnson and Mr. Charles Hyman. Chairman Smedul then declared the
public hearing closed. Following discussion by the Commission, Co -Chairman
Burton moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial;'Commissioner
Adams seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 11B: Consider approval of preliminary plat on Sandy Lake Place
Because of the decision made in Item 11A, no action was taken on this item.
ITEM NO. 12A; Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Joel
Robuck for a zoning -change from "I-1", Light Industrial and "R" Retail to
"PD" Planned Development (TH-2) Townhouse 2. Being 33.6 acres 350 feet east
of Denton Tap Road and directly north of Cotton Belt Railroad right of way.
Chairman Smedul stated that the Commission has received a request that this
item be tabled until the next regular P & Z meeting. However, the public hearing
was declared open and those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
change were asked to speak. Chairman Smedul asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed change. Mr. Ted Hoggatt spoke. Com-
missioner Weaver then moved that this item be tabled until the next regular
meeting on October 20, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.; Commissioner Pope seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 12B: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Creekview Residential
Development
This item was delayed also until October 20, 1983.
ITEM NO. 13: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Lomas
and Nettleton Land Corp. for a zoning change from "TH" Townhouse to "MF -1"
Multi -Family on property south of Sandy Lake Road and east of Allen Road
and consisting of 26.741 acres of land.
Mr. Jack Gillis and Mr. Bert Elsey made the presentation to the Commission.
They stated that the change is being request to MF -1 using the guidelines
of the new proposed ordinance. Chairman Smedul declared the public hearing
open and asked for those persons who wishdd to speak for the proposed change.
There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against
the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mrs. Ioma Harris and Mrs.
Corrine Johnson. Questions were asked by Mrs. Nancy Jefferson concerning
the size of the apartments and the amount of rent. The public hearing was
then declared closed. Following discussion by the Commission, Co -Chairman
Burton moved that this zoning change be recommended for denial; Commissioner
Adams seconded andm7otion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Pope voting against
the motion.
ITEM NO. 14: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of James
Gilmore for a zoning change from "SF -12" Single Family to "A"Agricultural
and "C" Commercial on approximately 36 acres north of Sandy Lake Road and
east of the Kimbel Addition.
Mr. Dale Veenker made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that
the development is planned for a horse stable on the area that is in the
flood plain and a; commercial tract on the front. 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. Those speaking were Mr.
Henry Tate who stated that he owned a portion of the property included in
this zoning change request and it was not his intention to be a part of the
request for the zoning change. Chairman Smedul then declared the'.public
hearing closed. Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Pope
moved that this item be tabled until such time as the two parties involved
can resolve their legal differences concerning property boundary lines and
that that portion of the property belonging to Mr. Tate be withdrawn; Co -Chairman
Burton seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 15: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Frank
Graham for a zoning change from "Sf-12" Single Family to "PD" Planned Deve-
lopment, "SF -9", and "R" Retail. The property is approximately 104 acres
east of Coppell Road, north of Kaye Street and north of Bethel School Road.
Mr. Harold Dixon and Mr. Frank Graham made the presentation to the Commission.
Mr. Graham stated that the development consists of 312 lots or approximately
3 units per acre. The alleys along the perimeter have been eliminated to be
in conformance with the surrounding area, but that the alleys are included on
the interior of the development. A landscaped entry way has been included with
a brick entry wall and brick paving to set off the development. Mr. Graham
also stated that they are proposing to pave with curb and gutter that portion
of Bethel Shool Road from the southeast entry way of their development east
to the intersection of Bethel School Road and Denton Tap. He also stated that
they will deed restrict the construction of the houses so that they would have
a 5:12 pitch. Chairman._Smedul then declared the public hearing open and asked
for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change. Those persons
speaking were Mrs. Ioma Harris, Mrs. Martha Jo Cozby and Mr. Charles Hyman.
Chairman Smedul then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed change. There were none. The public hearing was declared closed.
Following discussion, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this zoning change be
recommended for approval with the stipulation that the two tracts of land
located in the southeast portion of the property be restricted to Daycare or
Church use and be zoned Retail and that the maximum number of lots in the
development not exceed 312; Commissioner Pope seconded the motion which carried
4-1 with Commissioner Peyton Weaver voting against.
Adjournment
ATTEST: R. W. Smedul, Chairman
Dorothy Timmons, Cfty Secretary