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BM 2010-09-02 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 The Board of Adjustment of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Mark LeGros, Chairman Donald Perschbacher, Vice Chairman Laura Ketchum, Commissioner Harold Copher, Jr., Commissioner John Hirschy, Commissioner Douglas Robinson, Alternate Commissioner Mark Holmstrup, Alternate Commissioner Kathie Troy-Rucker, Alternate Commissioner Jeffrey Turner, Alternate Commissioner Also present were Chief Building Official Michael Arellano, Deputy City Secretary Christel Pettinos, Administrative Technician Amy Swaim and City Attorney David Dodd. 1.Call to order. Chairman LeGros called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present and convened into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Convene Executive Session 1.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney. Chairman LeGros convened into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. Chairman LeGros adjourned the Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 2.Approve the Minutes for April 1, 2010. BOAm09210 Page 1 of 4 Action: Commissioner Ketchum moved to approve the minutes for April 1, 2010. Vice Chairman Perschbacher seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Chairman LeGros and Commissioners Perschbacher, Ketchum, Copher and Hirschy voting in favor of the motion. 3.PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a special exception from Section 12-31-6 (28) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 104, that regulates parking requirements based on use. Mr. Bobby Dan Roberts, on behalf of Malouf Interests, Inc. and Mr. Wesley Atwood, of Biggby Coffee, potential tenant of the Eleanor’s Square, are requesting a special exception to allow for a reduction of 5 parking spaces for the entire retail center from the required 158 to 153 this would allow the possible leasing of Suite 104 to Biggby Coffee. Presentation: Michael Arellano, Chief Building Official, made a presentation to the Board. Public Hearing: Chairman LeGros opened the Public Hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak: 1)Betsy Atwood, 230 N. Denton Tap Rd. Suite 104, spoke in favor of the motion. 2)Bobby Dan Roberts, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1800, Dallas 75219, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the motion. Action: Commissioner Copher moved to approve a special exception from Section 12-31-6 (28) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 104, that regulates parking requirements based on use. Mr. Bobby Dan Roberts, on behalf of Malouf Interests, Inc. and Mr. Wesley Atwood, of Biggby Coffee, potential tenant of the Eleanor’s Square, are requesting a special exception to allow for a reduction of 5 parking spaces for the entire retail center from the required 158 to 153 this would BOAm09210 Page 2 of 4 allow the possible leasing of Suite 104 to Biggby Coffee. Commissioner Ketchum seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Chairman LeGros and Commissioners Perschbacher, Ketchum, Copher and Hirschy voting in favor of the motion. 4.PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a special exception from Section 12-31-6 (19) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 109, that regulates parking requirements based on use. Mr. Bobby Dan Roberts, on behalf of Malouf Interests, Inc. is requesting a special exception to allow for a reduction of 2 parking spaces for the Office/Retail use from the required 26 to 24 this would allow the possible leasing of Suite 109 to Pacific Dental Services. Presentation: Michael Arellano, Chief Building Official, made a presentation to the Board. Public Hearing: Chairman LeGros opened the Public Hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak: 1)Bobby Dan Roberts, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1800, Dallas 75219, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the motion. 2)John Merendi, 2860 Michelle Dr., Irvine, CA, spoke in favor of the motion. Action: Commissioner Copher moved to approve a special exception from Section 12-31-6 (19) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 109, that regulates parking requirements based on use. Mr. Bobby Dan Roberts, on behalf of Malouf Interests, Inc. is requesting a special exception to allow for a reduction of 2 parking spaces for the Office/Retail use from the required 26 to 24 this would allow the possible leasing of Suite 109 to Pacific Dental Services. Commissioner Hirschy seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Chairman LeGros and Commissioners Perschbacher, Ketchum, Copher and Hirschy voting in favor of the motion. BOAm09210 Page 3 of 4 5.OTHER BUSINESS. Building and Standards Commission: Discussion of timetable for adoption of 2009 International Codes. Michael Arellano, Chief Building Official, mentioned the International Codes for 2009 will be arriving soon. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________ Mark LeGros, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary BOAm09210 Page 4 of 4