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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 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, October 20, 2011, in the Council Chambers of
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners
were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
Gregory Frnka – Chairman
Edmund Haas – Vice Chairman
Aaron Duncan
Anna Kittrell
Consuelo 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 Deputy City Secretary,
Chiquita Taylor.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
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 September 15, 2011.
Vice Chairman Haas made a motion to approve the minutes for September 15, 2011, as
written. Commissioner Sangerhausen 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. S-1254-SF-12, Cottonwood Estates, Lot 5R, Block A,
a zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1254-SF-12 (Special Use
Permit 1254-SF-12), to allow the construction of a residence with stucco exterior
which exceeds 20% to be located at 133 Cottonwood Drive, at the request of Dave &
Susan Fiorelli, being represented by Bruce Bernbaum, Bernbaum/Magadini
Architects.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Presentation:
Assistant Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits,
elevations and a color board. She stated that staff is recommending approval subject to
conditions, which she read into the record. She mentioned 18 notices were mailed to property
owners within 200 feet of this request, eight returned in favor and one returned in opposition.
Bruce Bernbaum, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, 4645 N. Central Expwy., Ste 220, Dallas,
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 Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. S-1254-SF-12, Cottonwood
Estates, Lot 5R, Block A, a zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1254-
SF-12 (Special Use Permit 1254-SF-12), subject to the following conditions:
1. Add the Finish Floor Elevation to the Site Plan.
2. The development of this property shall be in accordance with the Site Plan, Elevations
and Color Board.
Vice Chairman Haas seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-201R-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes, Lot 1, a zoning
change request from PD-201-TH-2 (Planned Development-201-Townhouse-2) to PD-
201R-TH-2 (Planned Development-201 Revised-Townhouse-2), to allow a 300-square-foot
structure (a covered porch) to encroach approximately five feet into the required 12.9
rear-yard setback and the ten-foot drainage/utility easement and exceed the 50% lot
coverage on 2,025 square feet of property located at 1115 Bethel School Court, at the
request of Kurt Stevermer.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and a model
exhibit. He mentioned 20 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request, none returned in favor or in opposition and stated that staff is recommending approval
subject to conditions, which he read into the record.
Kurt Stevermer, 1115 Bethel School Court, Coppell, 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.
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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 approve Case No. PD-201R-TH-2, Riverchase
Townhomes, Lot 1, a zoning change request from PD-201-TH-2 (Planned Development-201-
Townhouse-2) to PD-201R-TH-2 (Planned Development-201 Revised-Townhouse-2), subject
to the following conditions:
1. Indicate the 10-foot easement as a utility/drainage easement on all exhibits.
2. The post and deck/patio shall not block the flow of water through the easement.
3. The patio structure shall not be enclosed.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1233R-LI, AT&T, a zoning change request from LI
(Light Industrial) to S-1233R-LI (Special Use Permit-1233 Revised-Light Industrial), to
allow nine (9) flush-mounted panel telecommunication antennae to be mounted on an
existing water tower and an equipment cabinet within the base of the water tower located
at 510 Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Dave Kirk, RWR Wireless.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and
elevations. He mentioned two notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request, none returned in favor or in opposition and stated that staff is recommending approval
subject to conditions, which he read into the record.
Dave Kirk, RWR Wireless, 7219 Westbrook Lane, Dallas, 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. S-1233R-LI, AT&T, a zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to S-1233R-LI (Special Use Permit-1233 Revised-
Light Industrial), subject to the following conditions:
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1. Approval of the License for Communications Facilities between the City and AT&T.
2. Submission of a locational listing of all AT&T antenna locations in Coppell.
Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-241R-C, Red Hawk Office, a zoning change request
from PD-241-C (Planned Development-241-Commercial) to PD-241R-C (Planned
Development-241 Revised-Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan on Lot 28R, to allow the
construction of a 8,700-square-foot office building on 0.92 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Bethel School Road, at the request of David
Hayes, The Holmes Builders.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, elevations and a
color rendering. He mentioned five notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of
this request, none returned in favor or in opposition and stated that staff is recommending this
item be tabled and the public hearing be continued to the November 17th meeting.
The following people were present to represent this case before the Commission, to address any
questions and stated disagreement with some of staff’s recommendations:
Terry Holmes & David Hayes, The Holmes Builders/Hawkeye Commercial, 225 E. SH 121,
Ste. 120, Coppell, Texas. Terry Holmes presented the case to the Commission; David Hayes
and Mike Adams, Nove Studios, 2977 Primrose Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas, addressed
questions from the Commission.
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. The
Public Hearing was left opened to the November 17th Commission meeting.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to table Case No. PD-241R-C, Red Hawk Office, and
continue the public hearing to the November 17th meeting. The Commission recommended the
following be incorporated into the revised plans:
1. Revise the proposed building size, setbacks, landscape areas and parking space depth to
reflect the building standards and regulations of the City of Coppell.
2. Provide a sidewalk along the east side of proposed Blackburn Drive at the entrance to
the residential subdivision.
3. Include masonry wall details. Include PD Condition stating that no columns are
proposed for the area between the end columns.
4. Show all existing and proposed easements as shown on the approved conceptual plan.
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5. Change note within Site Data table to read “PD-241R-C” for the proposed zoning. The
existing zoning should read “PD-241-C”, as a conceptual plan was already approved for
this site.
6. Correct discrepancies in the plant quantities depicted on the Landscape Plan versus
those indicated within the plant chart and include number of Cedar Elms within the
chart.
7. A Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees.
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 the Red Hawk Addition, Lot 28R, Block A, Replat, being a replat of
Lot 28, Block A, of the Red Hawk Addition, to establish various easements to
accommodate an office building on 0.92 acres of property located at the northwest corner
of Denton Tap Road and Bethel School Road, at the request of David Hayes, The Holmes
Builders.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer stated that staff is recommending denial and requested that the
Planning Commission direct the applicant to bring back revisions of this replat to reflect
conditions.
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 Red Hawk Addition, Lot 28R, Block A,
Replat, to revise and resubmit the replat to reflect the following conditions:
1. A sidewalk is required along the east side of proposed Blackburn Drive at the entrance
to the residential subdivision.
2. Revise the building lines to reflect the proposed zoning.
3. A Tree Removal Permit is required.
Commissioner Duncan seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Tankersley, Haas, Frnka, Sangerhausen, Duncan and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
9. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on October 11, 2011:
A. Case No. S-1247R, AT&T Mobility (First Assembly of God Church), a zoning change
request from S-1247 (Special Use Permit-1247) to S-1247R (Special Use Permit
Revised-1247), to allow the co-location of antenna in the existing bell tower and