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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mark LeGros, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary
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