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BM 1978-10-19 PZ42 Minutes of October 19, 1978 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular - session on October 19, 1978, at 8:00 p.m. in the Coppell High School Cafeteria. The following members were present: Foy Layton, Chairman Geren Burton, Co -Chairman (Late Arrival) Paul Ford, Commissioner Thomas Rainey, Commissioner Larry Wells, Commissioner Also present were City Administrator James Elium and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Chair- man Layton gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Chairman Layton read the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Ford then moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Commissioner Rainey seconded and motion carried 4-0. The first item to be considered by the Commission was a public hearing on a zoning change request by David Phillips for a zoning change from "2F-1" (Two Family Dwelling) and "C" (Commercial) to a zoning classification of "2F-1" (Two Family Dwelling) and "C" (Commercial) with a Specific Use Permit to sell sand and gravel for a period of five (5) years while grading per plan which was submitted with the application. Chairman Layton stated that this application has been amended to state that sand and gravel is being requested to be sold for a period of one year to end December 31, 1979. Co -Chairman -Burton -arrived during the -preliminary presentation of this sub- ject. Chairman_Layton stated that of the four adjoined property owners within 200 feet, the City had received two written replies. One from Mr. J. C. Thweatt who is directly west of the property, and one from the First Baptist Church which is south and west of the property. Both these replies indicated they had no objections to the proposed zoning change. Mr. Phillips re -stated his request and requested that the Commission consider it a reclamation project rather than a zoning change. Chairman Layton then de- clared the public hearing open and asked for comments from those persons who wished to speak against the proposed change. Those persons who spoke were Mr. Andy Grant, Mrs. Phyllis Nunnery, Mr. Michael Caldwell, Mr. Wess Holmes, Mr. Charles Nunnery, Mr. Jim Sowards, Mr. Chris Kellner, Mr. Bill Medders, Mr. Bill Johnson, Mr. Robert Harrington, Mr. Louis Crump, Mr. Art Brewer, Mr. Lee Hall, and Mr. Steve Parsons, who was representing Troth Enterprises. Mr. Harrington indicated that he was not necessarily against the project. He just had questions concerning the length of the operation and how it would effect the sales of surrounding land. During discussion, Mr. Chris Kellner presented a petition to the Planning and Zoning Commission signed by 157 residents who stated they were opposed to a Sand --and gravel operation in'a residential area. A copy of this petition is on -'file in City Hall. Chairman Layton then asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed zoning change. Chairman.4-ayton stated:tha�t he -would like to speak for the change. Co --Chairman Burton stated that he felt that Mr. Phillip's solution is a valid solution; however, he did not feel like it was the best solution that could be done. -He also stated that he would like to see certain stipulations attached to the Specific Use Permit if it is ap- proved. These stipulations would include that a performance bond be given and that after excavation actually starts, six months will be allowed for the actual excavation process. Chairman Layton then closed the public hear- ing on this subject. Following discussion by Commission members, Commission- er Rainey moved that a zoning change request be allowed for a zoning change from "2F-1" (Two Family Dwelling)and "C" (Commercial) to "2F-1" (Two Family Dwelling) and "E" (Commercial) with a Specific Use Permit to sell sand and gravel for a period of approximately one year which will expire December 31, 1979. This specific use permit would include the stipulations that a per formance bond of $12,000 be submitted, the grades would not exceed those that are on the grade map submitted with the application, once excavation - has started, a period of six months will be allowed for the actual excavation process, and that after December 31, 1979, there will be no reconsideration or renewal of this application; Chairman Layton seconded the motion which carried 4-1 with Co -Chairman Burton against the motion. The next item to be considered by the Commission was approval of the final plat on Willowood Addition, Phase II. This is the second phase of the Fox and Jacobs Project. City Administrator Elium stated that this plat does comply with all City requirements. Following a presentation by Mr. Mike Mitchell of Fox and -Jacobs, Commissioner Ford moved that this plat be ap- proved; Commissioner Wells seconded and motion carried 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: �t Dorothy Timmo City Secretary 48