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BM 2011-04-21 PZag042111  Page 1 of 7  MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2011 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in Pre-session at 6:00 p.m., and in Regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 21, 2011, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners were present: Gregory Frnka – Chairman Edmund Haas – Vice-Chairman Aaron Duncan Anna Kittrell Consuelo Rios-Tankersley Charles Sangerhausen Justin Goodale Also present were Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond; City Planner, Matt Steer; Graduate Engineer, Michael Garza and Secretary, Juanita Miles. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION PRE-SESSION: (Open to the Public) 1. Briefing on the Agenda. The Planning Commission was briefed on each posted agenda item in the Workshop Session. No vote was taken on any item discussed. REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public) 2. Call to Order. Chairman Frnka called the meeting to order. 3. Consider approval of the minutes for March 24, 2011. Vice-Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes for March 24, 2011, as written. Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-227R3-TH-1, Bellacere Addition, a revised zoning change request from PD-227R-SF-12 (Planned Development-227 Revised- Single Family-12) to PD-227R3-TH-1 (Planned Development-227 Revision 3- Townhouse-1), to allow the construction of eight (8) single-family homes and two (2) common area lots on 1.96 acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place Drive, at the request of Tommy Cansler, Timberland Creek Companies, Inc. STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION    min042111  Page 2 of 7  Presentation: Planning Director, Gary Sieb presented this case from the March 24th meeting, to the Commission with exhibits and elevations. He stated that staff is recommending denial. He mentioned 47 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, none returned in favor, one returned undecided and four returned in opposition. David Kirch, NTS Architects & Planners, Inc., 698 S. Bowser, Richardson Texas, was present to represent the applicant, and addressed questions and comments from the Commission. He stated that the he was not in agreement with staff’s recommendations. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to deny Case No. PD-227R3-TH-1, Bellacere Addition. Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (4-3), with Commissioners Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley and Duncan voted in opposition. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the revised Bellacere Addition, Replat, to replat 1.96 acres of property into eight (8) single-family lots and two (2) common area lots located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place Drive, at the request of Tommy Cansler, Timberland Creek Companies, Inc. STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb Presentation: Director of Planning, Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission and stated that since the zoning case was denied, this case should also be denied. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to deny the Bellacere Addition, Replat. Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. None opposed. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION  min042111  Page 3 of 7  6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-240R3-HC, North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, a zoning change request from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R3-HC (Planned Development-240 Revision 3-Highway Commercial), to amend the 12.36 acre Concept Plan and to attach a Detail Site Plan on 0.67 acres to allow the development of a 4,171-square-foot medical office located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 420 feet north of S.H. 121 (755 North Denton Tap Road), at the request of Wilken Family Eye Care, being represented by Mike Wright, M. J. Wright & Associates, Inc. STAFF REP.: Matt Steer Presentation: City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, elevations, color board and color renderings. He stated that staff is recommending approval with conditions which he read into the record. He mentioned 31 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, one returned in favor and none returned in opposition. Mike Wright, M. J. Wright & Associates, Inc., 8233 Mid-Cities Blvd., Ste. A, North Richland Hills, Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and stated that he was in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve Case No. PD-240R3-HC, North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, a zoning change request from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R3-HC (Planned Development-240 Revision 3-Highway Commercial), subject to the following conditions: 1. Insure all off-site public easements for North Gateway Plaza are dedicated by separate instrument and filed for record. 2. On the Concept Plan Sheet, note the 40-foot side-yard setback requirement on Lot 7, Block A and change the “proposed monument sign” note on Lot 8 to read “existing monument sign.” 3. Include a PD Conditions Table on the bottom left of the Site Plan. Note that the north side-yard setback is only 20 feet and that the Highway Commercial District requires 30 feet. Also note that no perimeter landscaping is being provided along the southern boundary; however, the required trees are located elsewhere on site. 4. Insure lot size is correct in the Site Data Table. 5. Reverse the symbols for proposed and existing pavement within the legend. 6. A 15-foot waterline easement shall be dedicated to cover the fire hydrant. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION    min042111  Page 4 of 7  7. A ten-foot sidewalk easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the N. Denton Tap Rd. right-of-way. Vice-Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 7. Consider approval of the North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, Final Plat, to establish various utility and fire lane easements to allow the development of a 4,171- square-foot medical office on 0.67 acres of property located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 420 feet north of S.H. 121 (755 North Denton Tap Road), at the request of Wilken Family Eye Care, being represented by Doug Stewart, Texas Heritage Surveying, LLC. STAFF REP.: Matt Steer Presentation: City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this companion case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions, which he read into the record. Action: Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: 1. File all off-site easements and note recording information on plat prior to plat recordation. 2. A 15-foot waterline easement shall be dedicated to cover the fire hydrant. 3. A ten-foot sidewalk easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the N. Denton Tap Rd. right-of-way. Vice-Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-209R4-C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change request from PD-209R-C (Planned Development Revised-209-Commercial) to PD- 209R4-C (Planned Development-209 Revision 4-Commercial), to allow an increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign on property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road, at the request of Sandy Lake Dental & Orthodontics, being represented by Douglas Jorgensen, Signs Manufacturing. STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond Presentation: Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending denial. There were 26 notices ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION  min042111  Page 5 of 7  mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, none returned in favor and none returned in opposition. Harley Butker, Signs Manufacturing, 4610 Mint Way, Dallas, Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions or comments and stated that he was not in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Duncan made a motion to deny Case No. PD-209R4-C, TownOaks Centre. Commissioner Goodale seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor of denial. None opposed. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-185R2-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition (Uline- Tradepoint), a zoning change request from PD-185R-LI (Planned Development-185 Revised-Light Industrial) to PD-185R2-LI (Planned Development-185 Revision 2- Light Industrial), to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow revised parking, landscaping, elevations and signage for the existing 600,000-square-foot building on 30.33 acres of property located at 980 Bethel Road, at the request of Richard Greth, LIT HW1, LP. STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond Presentation: Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending approval with one condition which she read into the record. There were eight notices mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request, none returned in favor or in opposition. Rick Gilliand, RGA Architects, 301 South Oak Street, Ste. 100, Roanoke, Texas, was present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any questions and stated that he was in agreement with staff’s recommendation. Public Hearing: Chairman Frnka opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke. Chairman Frnka closed the public hearing. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION    min042111  Page 6 of 7  Action: Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD-185R2-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition (Uline-Tradepoint), a zoning change request from PD- 185R-LI (Planned Development-185 Revised-Light Industrial) to PD-185R2-LI (Planned Development-185 Revision 2-Light Industrial), subject to the following condition: 1. Designate the location of the two attached signs prior to Council consideration of this request. Vice-Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed. 10. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on April 12, 2011: A. Case No. PD-250-H, Old Town Addition (Main Street), a zoning change request from H to PD-250-H, for a mixed use development on property located south of Bethel Road, north of Burns Road between Hammond and South Coppell Roads. B. Case No. PD-238R-HC, Coppell Office Village, a zoning change request from PD-238-HC to PD-238R-HC, to allow a 40-square-foot internally illuminated acrylic monument sign with a stone base on property located at 225 East S.H. 121. C. An Ordinance for Case No. S-1173R, AT&T Mobility, a zoning change from S-1173 to S-1173R, to allow the collocation of antenna on the existing monopole and additional cabinets at the base on property located at 1305 Wrangler Circle. D. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-249R-SF-7, Royal Oaks, a zoning change from SF-12 and O to PD-249R-SF-7, to allow the construction of 22 single- family homes on property located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, between Heartz Road and London Way. E. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-224R-HC, Northlake College, a zoning change from PD-224-HC to PD-224R-HC, to permit a Valve Site on property located on the southeast side of S.H. 121, south of Sandy Lake Road. F. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change from PD-237R2-HC to PD-237R3-HC, to allow a convenience store with eight gas pump islands on property located at the northeast corner of South Belt Line Road and the proposed extension of Dividend Drive. During the Pre-Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council’s actions on April 12, 2011, and stated that Council approved all of the above- stated items. 11. Director’s Comments. Gary Sieb reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the City Council and the Economic Development Committee on May 4, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs. He also mentioned that there will not be a meeting on May 19, 2011.