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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 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 November 15, 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 (Pre-
Session); City Planner, Matt Steer; Graduate Engineer, Mike Garza; Deputy Fire Chief, Tim Oates 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 October 18, 2012.
Commissioner Portman made a motion to approve the minutes for October 18, 2012, as written.
Commissioner Kittrell 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 Case No. PD-171R4-HC, GTE Shared Services Addition (Wisenbaker), a
zoning change request from PD-171R3-HC (Planned Development-171-Revision 3-Highway
Commercial) to PD-171R4-HC (Planned Development-171 Revision 4-Highway Commercial), to
attach a Detail Site Plan for a 67,000-square-foot office/showroom/warehouse building on 6.6 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of Canyon Drive and S.H. 121, at the request of DFW
Canyon Partners, LTD, being represented by John Taylor, Azimuth Architecture.
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 three notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; none
returned in favor; none returned in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval with
conditions which he read into the record.
John Taylor, Azimuth Architects, Inc., 9661 Audelia Road, Suite 123-66, Dallas, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff’s recommendations.
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-171R4-HC, GTE Shared
Services Addition (Wisenbaker), a zoning change request from PD-171R3-HC (Planned Development-
171-Revision 3-Highway Commercial) to PD-171R4-HC (Planned Development-171 Revision 4-
Highway Commercial), subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction.
3. Note the proposed fountain on the site plan.
Vice Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka,
Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the GTE Shared Services Addition, Lots 1R1A-R, Block 1, Replat, being a
replat of Lot 1R1A of the GTE Shared Services Addition, to establish a fire lane and utility
easements to support the development of 67,000-square-foot office/showroom/warehouse building
on Lot 1R1A-R on 6.6 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Canyon Drive and S.H.
121, at the request of DFW Canyon Partners, LTD, being represented by John Taylor, Azimuth
Architecture.
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.
John Taylor, Azimuth Architects, Inc., 9661 Audelia Road, Suite 123-66, Dallas, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff’s recommendations.
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.
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Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Vice Chairman Frnka made a motion to approve the GTE Shared Services Addition, Lots 1R1A-R,
Block 1, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction.
Commissioner Goodale seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka,
Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-259-SF-7/9, Blackberry Farm, a zoning change request from
SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-259-SF-7/9 (Planned Development-259-Single Family-7 & 9), to
permit the development of 82 single-family lots and five (5) common area lots on 54.8 acres of land
located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 750 feet northeast of Starleaf Road
(extended), at the request of David Hayes, Holmes Builders.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb explained the history of this case to the Commission, produced exhibits,
elevations and a color board. He mentioned 41 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet
of this request; none returned in favor; seven returned in opposition. He mentioned that he received ten
emails in opposition from property owners outside of the 200-foot area. He stated that staff is
recommending approval with conditions which he read into the record.
Megan Lozano & Terry Holmes, Holmes Builders, 225 S.H. 121, Suite 120, Coppell, Texas, were
present to represent this case. Ms. Lozano presented a slide presentation, addressed questions and stated
they were not in agreement with some of staff’s recommendations. Terry Holmes reiterated her
concerns.
Michael Garza, Engineering Department/City of Coppell, 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas, addressed
the following Commission concerns:
1. Flood study submission timeline
2. Need for a traffic study
3. Drainage issues
Tim Oates, Fire Department/City of Coppell, 500 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell, Texas, addressed the
following Commission concerns:
1. Bridge condition and potential for erosion problems
2. Access in & out of the property to/from the other side of the bridge
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:
Jerod Anderson, 2108 Azure Pointe, Richardson, Texas, spoke
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Sam Crowley, 204 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke and was undecided with concerns
Robert Webber, 128 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
John Davis, 240 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Kathy McAtee & Hans Turner, 936 Gibbs Crossing, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Craig Pitala, 144 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Rex O’Quinn, 116 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Tyler Martin, 561 Raintree Circle, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
David Bernstein, 228 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Dan Gray, Lakes of Coppell HOA Rep, 762 Teal Cove, Coppell, Texas, was undecided with
concerns
Mark Hill, 1029 Basilwood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Break from 8:54 p.m. to 9.03 p.m.
Action:
After much discussion, Commissioner Pritzlaff made a motion to hold Case No. PD-259-SF-7/9,
Blackberry Farm, a zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-259-SF-7/9 (Planned
Development-259-Single Family-7 & 9), under advisement to the December 20th meeting to address the
following concerns of the Commission which need to be addressed before the meeting:
1. Inclusion of a traffic analysis
2. Lakeside Elementary School being most crowded school without added housing
3. How will the H.O.A. be notified of its responsibilities and burden; monthly HOA dues
estimate
4. Bridge location construction details - - foundation, erosion, maintenance, etc.
5. Number of stucco houses
6. Density of project
7. Drainage issues and ‘swamp land’ concerns
8. Pedestrian access to Lakeside Elementary School
9. ‘Clean up’ discrepancies between site plan and marketing brochure
10. 55% coverage concern
11. Decomposed granite parking lot
12. Should project wait until Corps, FEMA, Engineering review has been completed
Vice Chairman Frnka seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka,
Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
7. Consider approval of the Blackberry Farm, Preliminary Plat, a preliminary plat to subdivide 54.8
acres of property to permit the development of 82 single-family lots and five (5) common area lots,
located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 750 feet northeast of Starleaf Road
(extended), at the request of David Hayes, Holmes Builders.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb recommended denial of the preliminary plat in order to conform with
the PD resubmittal at a later date.
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Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to deny the Blackberry Farm, Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Pritzlaff seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Pritzlaff, Frnka,
Haas, Sangerhausen, Portman and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
8. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on November 13, 2012:
A. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-250R7-H, Old Town Addition (Main Street) Restaurant,
Lot 1R, Block B, a zoning change from PD-250-H to PD-250R7-H, for a 3,574-square-foot
restaurant building on 0.52 acres of property located on the south side of West Bethel Road
between Burnet Street and Main Street.
B. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-256-SF-9, Old Coppell Estates, Lots 1R, 2R & C-1R, Block
1, a zoning change from H & SF-9 to PD-256-SF-9, to allow the expansion of single family
and common area uses on 0.76 acres of property located at 369 & 373 Hearthstone Lane
and 408 Bethel Road.
C. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-257-C, Neighborhood Credit Union, a zoning change from
C to PD-257-C, to allow the development of an approximate 2,800-square-foot bank facility
with drive-thru lanes on approximately 1.25 acres of property located at the northeast
corner of Denton Tap Road and Vanbebber Drive.
D. Case No. PD-185R3-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition (Tradepoint), Lot 2, Block A, a zoning
change request from PD-185R-LI to PD-185R3-Light, to establish a Detail Site Plan for a
1,077,716-square-foot office/warehouse building on 53.4 acres of property located on the
north side of West Bethel Road, between Royal Lane and Freeport Parkway.
E. Coppell Industrial Addition (Tradepoint), Lot 2, Block A, Final Plat, a final plat of Lot 2,
Block A, to establish necessary fire lane and utility easements for the development of a
1,077,716-square-foot office/warehouse building on 53.4 acres of
property located on the north side of West Bethel Road, between Royal Lane and Freeport
Parkway.
F. Case No. PD-200R4-SF-7, Petterson Addition, a zoning change request from PD -200R2-SF-
12 to PD-200R4-SF-7, to allow the development of seven (7) single-family lots and two (2)
common area lots on 2.27 acres of property located along the north side of West Sandy
Lake Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place Drive.
G. Petterson Addition, Replat, a replat to establish seven (7) single-family lots, two (2)
common area lots and easements on 2.27 acres of property located along the north side of
West Sandy Lake Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place Drive.
H. Case No. PD-258-SF, Grapevine Springs Residential (The Villas of Southwestern), a zoning
change request from C to PD-258-SF, to permit the development of seven (7) single-family
lots and three (3) common area lots on 3.87 acres of land located north of Southwestern
Boulevard, approximately 1,060 feet west of Howell Street, and to amend the Land Use
Map of the Coppell 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan from “Industrial Special District” to
“Residential Neighborhood”.
I. Grapevine Springs Residential (The Villas of Southwestern), Preliminary Plat, a
preliminary plat to subdivide 3.87 acres of property to permit the development of seven (7)
single-family lots and three (3) common area lots on land located north of Southwestern
Boulevard, approximately 1,060 feet west of Howell Street.
J. APPEAL – Case No. PD-221R7-HC, Duke Lesley Addition (RaceTrac), a zoning change
request from PD-221R3-HC to PD-221R7-HC, to amend the Concept Plan on 17.4 acres
and to attach a Detail Site Plan on 1.8 acres to allow the development of a 5,928-square-foot
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
convenience store with eight (8) pump islands on property located at the northwest corner
of South Helt Line Road and I.H. 635.
K. The second public hearing concerning the proposed Annexation and Service Plan for
25.904 acres of property generally located northeast of the existing city limit line, east of
MacArthur Hlvd. and north of Sandy Lake Road, into the City of Coppell, Texas, Dallas
County.
L. A text amendment to the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 12, "Zoning", Article
12-29, "Sign Regulations", Section 12-29-1, "Definitions", adding a defmition of a logo,
amending Subsection 2(A) iv, 9, 10 of Article 12-29-3, relating to logo/sign lettering,
amending Section 12-29-4-3H, "Provisions for Husiness Zoning Districts", by adding
Subsection (H) iii.·and amending Subsection 3(B) 5, by the addition of hiring signs.
M. A text amendment to the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, "Husiness
Regulations", Article 6-15, "Temporary Signs", Section 6-15-5, "Provisions for All Zoning
Districts"; amending Subsection 8(A), 8(B), 8(C) and 8(E), amending Section 6-15-6,
"Provisions for Temporary (On-Premises) Signs"; adding Subsection 6-15-6(5), iii., and
amending Subsection 6-15-7(5), "Provisions for Temporary (Off-Premises) Signs";
amending Subsections 1, 3, 5, 6 and adding Subsection 7 and amending Section 6-15-8
"Sign Zones" by deleting Subsections 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16(H) and 16(D).
During the Pre-Session, Director of Planning, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's actions
on November 13, 2012 and stated that Council approved items A-E, H-I and K-L. Items F, G, and M
were postponed to the December 11th City Council meeting. Item J was denied.
9. Director's Comments.
There were no additional comments.
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