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BM 1978-09-28 PZMinutes of September 28, 1978 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular session on September 28, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Cafeteria. The following members were present: Foy Layton, Chairman Geren Burton, Co -Chairman 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 asked if all Commissioners had read the minutes of the previous meeting, and all indicated that they had. Commissioner Rainey then moved that the minutes be approved as sub- mitted; Commissioner Welis seconded and motion carried 5-0. The first item -to be considered by the Commission was a public hearing to consider a zoning change request by David Phillips for a zoning change from "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. Chairman Layton'declared the public hearing open, and Mr. Phillips made a presentation on the request. He stated that he would like the request to show that it was a reclamation project rather than a zone change. He stated that if the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that a zoning change is needed, no other I-1 use.could be done during the period of the changed zoning. He also stated that hq would.like the minutes to reflect that Mr. W. C. Stear- man had been personally contacted by him and notified of the meeting. Mr. Phillips indicated that he would like to change his application to read the request as being requested for a period of one (1) year. Chairman Layton then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed change to be recognized. Those persons who spoke against the change were Mr. Bill Collins, Mr. Louis Crump, Mr. Chris W. Kellner, Mr. Bill Medders, Mr. Bill Knox, Mr. Wess Holmes, Mr. Don Morris, Mrs. Jane Grant, Mr. Tim Larson, and Mrs. Chris Kellner. The main objection to the change from these persons was the fact that a mining and gravel operation would be carried on next to a residential area. Chairman Layton then requested that those persons who wished to speak for the zoning change be recognized. Mr. John R. Burns spoke for the change and stated that he felt that the area was already the problem and that something needed to be done to correct it. Chairman Layton then asked Mr. Steve Parsons for his comments on the change since the company Mr. Parsons manages constitutes the largest area around the proposed zoning change. Mr. Parsons stated that he would like to see them go in with dozers and fill in the hole and not take out sand and gravel. He felt that what Mr. Phillips is proposing would alleviate the problem; however, he would like to see it done in a shorter period of time. He also stated that what is being proposed has its pros & cons and he felt there were better ways to do it, but without the funds, it would be almost impossible. Chairman Layton then declared the public hearing closed on this subject. Following discussion by the Commission, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this item be tabled until the next meeting for further consideration; Commissioner Wells seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Rainey against. The next item to be considered by the Commission was approval of a pre- liminary and final plat on the 5th section of North Lake Woodlands. This area joins the present North Lake Woodlands at their western edge and goes west to Denton Tap Road. Mr. Steve Parsons was present and made the presentation on this subject. Following discussion on this item, Commission- er Ford moved that the plat be approved with the following stipulations: 1. that the plans show that the construction at Denton Tap will be done by boring under the existing pavement 2. that sewer line No. 23 will be designed eliminating all horizontal and vertical curves 3. that the drainage area map show two foot con- tours 4. that the proposed street section show a minimum of six inches of reinforced concrete pavement, or an asphalt section of a design which would be capable of carrying the wheel loads of the six inch concrete pavement 5. that the streets be allowed a variance to be twenty feet wide rather than twenty-eight feet wide. Chairman Layton seconded the motion which carried 5-0. The next item to be considered by the Commission was approval of a preliminary plat on the 6th section of North Lake Woodlands. This area is located just south of Bethel School Road and to the east of Denton Tap Road. Mr. Steve Parsons also made this presentation and stated that there will be a row of duplexes along the northern edge of this development. He also re- quested that the City contact the County to see about County participation in the extension of Bethel School Road out to Denton Tap as is being done with the present extension of Coppell Road over to Esters Road. City Ad- ministrator Elium stated that the -railroad is paying entirely for the cost of constructing the Coppell Road extension and does not feel that this ex- tension would be approved. Chairman Layton requested that the City Admini- strator contact the County to see if they would consider helping in the ex- tension of this road. Following discussion on this item, Chairman Layton moved that the preliminary plat be approved with -the following stipulations: 1. that the roads in the development be 26 feet wide with the exception of the extension of the Bethel School Road which will be 28 feet wide 2. that street names should be provided for all streets which will be acceptable to the City Council 3. that the lot numbers in the middle of the blocks be changed 4. that two additional water valves be.added in the two east -west streets that intersect with the north -south street on the west limit of the addition Commissioner Ford seconded the motion which carried 4-1 with Co -Chairman Burton against. Chairman Layton then moved that a variance be allowed on the alleys to show that they be 15 feet rather than the required 20 feet; Commissioner Wells seconded and motion carried 5-0. The next item to be.considered by the Commission was .a work session on the proposed changes to be made in the City of Coppell Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Ford moved that this item be tabled; Commissioner Rainey seconded and motion carried 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: 1 1&&44 C&M4_� Dorothy Ti ons, ity Secretary 41