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MINUTES OF AUGUST 16, 2012
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 August 16, 2012, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
Edmund Haas – Chairman
Gregory Frnka – Vice Chairman
Anna Kittrell
Craig Pritzlaff
Charles Sangerhausen
Glenn Portman
Justin Goodale
Also present were Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond;
City Planner, Matt Steer; Civil Engineer, George Marshall; Chief Building Official, Michael Arellano
and Secretary, Juanita Miles.
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 Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for July 19, 2012.
Vice Chairman Frnka made a motion to approve the minutes for July 19, 2012, as written.
Commissioner Sangerhausen seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Pritzlaff, Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Minyard Addition, Lot 4R1, Block 1, Replat, to relocate and
abandon various fire lane easements to permit the retention of the existing 12,500-square-
foot building and to construct 252 car parking spaces and 60 trailer storage spaces with a
masonry screening wall on 6.9 acres of property located at 849 Freeport Parkway at the
request of KTR Coppell, LLC, being represented by Eric Shutt, Jones & Carter.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond, introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending approval with no conditions.
Seth Reichenau, Jones & Carter, 6509 Windcrest Drive, Ste. 600, Plano, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated he was in agreement with staff’s
recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas 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 Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve the Minyard Addition, Lot 4R1,
Block 1, Replat, with no conditions. Commissioner Portman seconded; motion carried (7-0),
with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell
voting in favor. None opposed.
5. Consider approval of the Ridgecrest Estates, Final Plat, to allow 26 single-family lots and
two (2) common area lots on 6.69 acres of property located at the northeast corner of East
Sandy Lake Road and Lodge Street, at the request of Matt Alexander, Dowdey, Anderson
& Associates, Inc.
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 conditions which she read into
the record.
Casey Ross, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive, Plano, Texas,
was present to represent this case, to address questions and stated he was in agreement with
staff’s recommendation.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Ridgecrest Estates, Final Plat, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Submission of Legal Descriptions and Exhibits for the easement abandonments.
2. A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees.
3. Park development fees in the amount of $1,285 will be assessed at the time of the Final
Plat.
4. During detail engineering plan review the drainage will also be further evaluated.
Vice Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff,
Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-214R6-C, Arbor Manor Retail (Jersey Mikes), a
zoning change request from PD-214R5-C (Planned Development-214 Revision 5-
Commercial) to PD-214R6-C (Planned Development-214 Revision 6-Commercial), to
allow an additional 1,500-square-foot restaurant within the retail building proposed to be
constructed on 1.5 acres of property located at 143 S. Denton Tap Road, approximately
155 feet north of West Braewood Drive, at the request of Hermansen Land Development,
Inc., being represented by Randi Rivera, G & A Consultants.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He mentioned
22 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; two returned in
favor; zero in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval with one condition
which he read into the record.
Kirk Hermansen, Hermansen Land Development, 5944 Luther Lane, Ste. 725, Dallas, Texas,
made a power point presentation, was available to address questions and stated he was in
agreement with staff’s recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas 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 Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD-214R6-C, Arbor Manor
Retail (Jersey Mikes), a zoning change request from PD-214R5-C (Planned Development-214
Revision 5-Commercial) to PD-214R6-C (Planned Development-214 Revision 6-Commercial),
subject to the following condition:
1. Development shall be in accordance with the approved site plan, floor plan, and sign
plan.
Commissioner Pritzlaff seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff,
Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-228R4-HC, Vista Ridge Retail Amended, Lot 3R,
Block A, (Elite Care), a zoning change request from PD-228-HC (Planned Development-
228-Highway Commercial) to PD-228R4-HC (Planned Development-228 Revision 4-
Highway Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan to Lots 3 and 4 to allow a 14,000-square-
foot medical facility on approximately 1.8 acres of property located on the north side of
S.H. 121 approximately 400 feet east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Coppell ED
MOB, LLC, being represented by Namer Kaim, Kaim Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, elevations and a
color board. He mentioned five notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request; one returned in favor; zero in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending
approval with conditions which he read into the record.
Namer Kaim & Rich Garcia, Kaim Associates, Inc., 24080 Hwy. 59 N. Ste. 175, Kingwood,
Texas, were present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with
staff’s recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas 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 Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Portman made a motion to approve Case No. PD-228R4-HC, Vista Ridge
Retail Amended, Lot 3R, Block A, (Elite Care), a zoning change request from PD-228-HC
(Planned Development-228-Highway Commercial) to PD-228R4-HC (Planned Development-
228 Revision 4-Highway Commercial), subject to the following conditions:
1. Add a PD conditions Table to the Site Plan indicating:
a. The attached signage will consist of white and black halo-lighted channel letters
and a back-plate (cloud) painted to match the surface to which it is mounted,
b. An exception to required perimeter landscaping on the west and north property
lines was approved with the Conceptual PD, and
c. Two monument signs were approved (one 60 square foot multi-tenant and one
40 square foot single tenant) with the Conceptual PD.
2. There is an $11,179.00 pro rata fee for the water line in addition to the impact fees.
3. There may be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
Commissioner Goodale seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Pritzlaff, Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Vista Ridge Retail Amended, Lot 3R, Block A, Replat, being a
replat of Lots 3 and 4, Block A into Lot 3R, of the Vista Ridge Retail Addition to establish
necessary easements and fire lanes to allow a 14,000-square-foot medical facility on
approximately 1.8 acres of property located on S.H. 121 approximately 400 feet east of
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Coppell ED MOB, LLC, being represented by Namer
Kaim, Kaim Associates, Inc.
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 with conditions which he read into the record.
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Namer Kaim, Kaim Associates, Inc., 24080 Hwy. 59 N., Ste. 175, Kingwood, Texas, was
present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff’s
recommendation.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas 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 Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Vista Ridge Retail Amended, Lot 3R,
Block A, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1. There is an $11,179.00 pro rata fee for the water line in addition to the impact fees.
2. There may be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
Vice Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff,
Frnka, Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to amend the Code of Ordinances, by amending
Chapter 12, “Zoning”, Article 12-29, “Sign Regulations”, Section 12-29-1, “Definitions”,
by amending the definition of “Zoning District, Business”, to include “HC”, and by
amending Article 12-29-3, “Provision for All Zoning Districts”, by amending Subsection
2(A) iv. and amending Section 12-29-4, “Provisions” for Business Zoning Districts”, by
adding Subsection (B) iii. and amending Subsection 3(A) and 3(B) and adding Subsection
5; providing a Savings Clause; providing a Severability Clause; providing an Effective
Date.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb stated late last year a Sign Ordinance Review Committee was
formed to review several portions of the Zoning Ordinance dealing with signs. The formation
of this Committee was preceded by a letter submitted by the Chamber of Commerce suggesting
changes be made. Over a period of four months, the Committee developed a series of proposed
amendments that addressed concerns with the sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance - City
Code Chapter 12, as well as recommendations directed toward sections of the Temporary Signs
standards contained within our City Code, Chapter 6. The Committee is submitting to the
Planning Commission the recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance for discussion.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas 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. The following
people spoke:
Tony Moline, Coppell Chamber of Commerce, 509 W. Bethel Road, Ste. 200, Coppell,
Texas, spoke in favor.
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Kimberly Hatley, Historic Coppell Properties, 413 W. Bethel Road, Ste. 100, Coppell,
Texas, spoke in favor of the changes to the sign ordinance and further requested
allowance for a monument sign on her property.
Barry Irwin, Irwin Law Firm, 207 S. Denton Tap Road, Ste. 100, Coppell, Texas, spoke
in favor.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
After much discussion, Chairman Haas made a motion to reopen and continue the public
hearing to the September 20th Planning Commission meeting for further discussion. Vice
Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka,
Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
10. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on August 14, 2012:
A. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-255-SF, Westhaven, a zoning change from HC to
PD-255-SF, to permit the development of 297 residential lots and 37 common area
lots on property located south of S.H. 121, west of Magnolia Park.
B. Case No. PD-229R2-LI, Minyard Addition, a zoning change request from PD-229-
LI to PD-229R2-LI, to amend the Detail Site Plan of Lot 4R, to allow the retention
of the existing 12,500-square-foot building and to construct 252 car parking spaces
and 60 trailer storage spaces with a masonry screening wall on property located at
849 Freeport Parkway.
C. Case No. PD-202R-TH-1, Villas of Lake Vista, PH 2, a zoning change request from
PD-202-TH-1 to PD-202R-TH-1, to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow 39 single-
family lots and (5) five common area lots to replace 62 townhome lots and (8) eight
common area lots on property located on the south side of Lake Vista Drive,
approximately 970 feet east of North MacArthur Boulevard.
D. Villas of Lake Vista, PH 2, Preliminary Plat, and Council also granted the
Planning & Zoning Commission authority for final plat approval to allow 39
single-family lots and (5) five common area lots on property located on the south
side of Lake Vista Drive, approximately 970 feet east of North MacArthur
Boulevard.
E. APPEAL - Case No. PD-200R3-SF-7, Petterson Addition, a zoning change request
from PD-200R2-SF-12 to PD-200R3-SF-7, to allow the development of eight (8)
residential lots and three (3) common area lots on property located along the north
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place Drive.
F. APPEAL - Case No. PD-250R3R-H, Old Town Addition (Main St) Entry Feature
Sign, Lot 1RX, Block B, a zoning change request from PD-250R3-H to PD-
250R3R-H, to establish a Detail Sign for the Entry Feature on property located at
the southeast corner of Bethel Road and Main Street.
G. Case No. PD-250R5-H, Old Town Addition (Main St) Retail/Office Cottages, Lots
2R-4R, Block A, a zoning change request from PD-250-H to PD-250R5-H, to
establish a Detail Site Plan for three (3) retail/office cottage buildings on three (3)
separate lots on property located on the northwest corner of Main Street and
Houston Street.
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
H. Case No. PD-250R6-H, Old Town Addition (Main St) RetaillRestaurant, Lot lR,
Block D, a zoning change request from PD-250-H to PD-250R6-H, to establish a
Detail Site Plan for a 5,034-square-foot retail/restaurant building on property
located on the southwest corner of West Main Street and Houston Street.
I. A text amendment to add Article 18A, Residential Urban Neighborhood District
(RBN), to the Zoning Ordinance (Section 12-18A of the Code of Ordinances).
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on August 14, 2012 and stated that Council approved all of the above-stated items
except Item E which was withdrawn at applicant's request.
11. Director's Comments.
Mr. Sieb reminded the Commissioners of the Joint meeting with City Council and the
Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire
Station #3--Training Room located at 133 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas. He also mentioned
discussion topics be submitted to him for the agenda by August 24th.
ADJOURNMENT
o . ng further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.
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