BM 1981-02-05 PZ SPECIAL CALLED SESSION72
Minutes of February 5, 1981
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in special
called session on February 5, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High
School Cafeteria.
The following members were present:
Foy Layton, Chairman
Ray Smedul, Commissioner
James Kershaw, Commissioner
Frank Pope, Commissioner
Co -Chairman Geren Burton was not present. Also present were City Admini-
strator Jim Elium and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Com-
missioner Pope gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Chairman
Layton questioned if all members had read the minutes. All indicated
they had. Commissioner Smedul then moved that the minutes be approved
as submitted; Commissioner Layton seconded and motion carried.
The first item to be considered was a presentation of the new members
with their Certificates of Appointment. City Administrator Jim Elium
presented Chairman Layton with a Certificate of Re -Appointment to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Layton then presented James
Kershaw and Frank Pope with their Certificates of Appointment.
A Public Hearing to consider a zoning change request of Northlake Woodlands
Venture for a zoning change from "'SF -12`9 to a zoning classification of
Planned Development with approximately 9,000 square foot lots was then
held. Mr. Steve Parsons made the presentation to the Commission and stated
that the lots are approximately 72 x 120 feet and that they will deed
restrict the houses to 1600 square feet. Chairman Layton then declared
the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak —
for the proposed change.. Those persons speaking were Mr.. Louis Crump
and Mr. Kevin Foster,. Chairman Layton then requested that those persons
who wished to speak against the proposed change be recognized. Those
persons speaking were Mr. Dennis Eastin, and Mr. Tony Dobecka. Thirty-
three letters were mailed to surrounding property -owners. There were
seven responses. Four indi'cated they were in favor of the proposed change.
Three indicated they were against it. Additional questions asked durinq
the public hearing were presented by Mr.. Randy Gross and by Mrs. Beavers.
Chairman Layton then declared the public hearing closed, and discussion
was held by the Commission_ Following discussion, Commissioner Smedul
moved that the zoning change be recommended for approval; Commissioner
Kershaw seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Approval of the preliminary plat on the North.lake !Woodlands Venture was
the next item considered by the Commission.. City Administrator Jim Elium
stated that the plat does comply with all City ordinances. Following
discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Kershaw moved that the plat
be recommended for approval; Commissioner Smedul seconded and motion
carried 4-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
Foy Layton, Chairman