BM 2013-02-21 PZMINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2013
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 February 21, 2013, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
Edmund Haas, Chairman
Charles Sangerhausen, Vice Chairman
Doug Robinson
Ed Darling
Glenn Portman
Justin Goodale
Commissioner Pritzlaff was absent.
Also present were Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond;
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. Planning Director, Gary Sieb mentioned topics
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting procedures that were to be discussed in detail as the
last agenda item. '
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for January 17, 2013.
Commissioner Goodale made a motion to approve the minutes for January 17,2013, as written.
Commissioner Darling seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
4. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-221R8-HC, Duke Lesley Addition (Two Hotels &
Conference Center), a zoning change request from PD-221R2-HC (Planned Development-
221-Revision 2-Highway Commercial) to PD-221R8-IIC (planned Development-221
Revision 8-Highway Commercial), to attach a Detail Site Plan on 5.0 acres to allow the
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development of two (2) hotels and a conference center to be located on tbe east side of
Point West Boulevard, approximately 225 feet north of IH 635, at the request of Zenosh,
LLC, being represented by Jim Dewey, JDJR Engineers & Associates.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Action:
Chairman Haas made a motion to continue the public hearing to the March 21, 2013, meeting,
for Case No. PD-221R8-HC, Duke Lesley Addition (Two Hotels & Conference Center), at
the request of the applicant. Commissioner Darling seconded; motion carried (6-0), with
Commissioners Goodale, Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor.
None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-624, Southwestern Industrial Addition, Lot 1, a zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to LI (Light Industrial), to be consistent with the
zoning on the abutting properties on 0.9 acres of property located at the northeast corner
of Southwestern Boulevard and South Coppell Road (440 Southwestern Blvd.), at the
request of SRKAD, being represented by Greg Frnka, GPF Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He mentioned
six notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; none returned in
favor and none returned in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval with no
conditions.
Ajay Kadyan, Owner, 148 Bricknell Drive, Coppell, 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 Goodale made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-624, Southwestern
Industrial Addition, Lot 1, a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to LI (Light
Industrial), as submitted. Commissioner Portman seconded; motion carried (6-0), with
Commissioners Goodale, Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor.
None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-133R5-SF-7, Magnolia North Addition, a zoning
change request from PD-133-HC (Planned Development-133-Highway Commercial) to
PD-133R5-SF-7 (Planned Development-133-Revision 5-Single Family-7), to allow the
development of 28 single-family lots and three (3) common area lots on 5.41 acres of
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property located along the south side of S.H. 121, approximately 260 feet west of North
Denton Tap Road and to amend the Land Use Map of the Coppell 2030 Comprehensive
Master Plan from "Freeway Special District" to "Urban Residential Neighborhood", at
the request of AMBE Hospitality Group, represented by Tommy Cansler, TCCI Land
Development, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated
that staff is recommending denial for reasons which he read into the record. He stated a total of
66 responses were received. He mentioned three returned in favor and 18 returned in
opposition inside the 200 foot area. There were 45 responses from property owners outside of
the 200 foot area in opposition. He also mentioned because of 20% opposition from property
owners in this area, it will take a % vote by Council to approve this request.
Bobby Rollings, TCCI Land Development, Inc., 3221 St. Georges Drive, Plano, Texas, was
present to represent this case, to address questions and was not in agreement with staff s
recommendation to deny.
Danny Satsky, K. Hovnanian Homes, 770 Black Forest, Southlake, Texas, presented a slide
presentation of the houses proposed to be built within the development.
Amit Patel, AMBE Hospitality Group, 2750 Hillview Drive, Lewisville, Texas, was present as
the owner of the property and addressed questions from the Commission.
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:
Sanjay Naik, 126 Natches Trace, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Francis Parnell, 142 Natches Trace, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Bryan Thompson, HOA President, 626 Madison Street, Coppell, Texas, spoke III
opposition
Janet Hackey, 731 Madison Street, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Kelly Hamilto!!, 735 Bankers Cottage, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Rosie Stevens, 122 Natches Trace, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Kyle Parnell, 142 Natches Trace, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Keith Kuechler, 623 Madison Street, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Lav Kapadia, 705 Waverly Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Ruth Holder, 134 Natches Trace, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
Alonzo Alvarez, 727 Madison Street, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition
There was no one who spoke in favor.
Bobby Rollings, the applicant's representative for the case presented a rebuttal addressing
concerns from the Commission and the neighborhood.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
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Action:
Commissioner Sangerhausen made a motion to deny Case No. PD-133R5-SF-7, Magnolia
North Addition, a zoning change request from PD-133-HC (Planned Development-133
Highway Commercial) to PD-133R5-SF-7 (Planned Development-133-Revision 5-Single
Family-7). Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners
Goodale, Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
7. Consider approval of the Magnolia North Addition, Preliminary Plat, a preliminary plat
to subdivide 5.41 acres of property to permit the development of 28 single-family lots and
three (3) common area lots on land located along the south side of S.H. 121,
approximately 260 feet west of North Denton Tap Road, at the request of AMBE
Hospitality Group, represented by Tommy Cansler, Timberland Creek Companies, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb stated that this companion case should be denied because of the
denial of the Planned Development zoning request.
Action:
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to deny the Magnolia North Addition, Preliminary
Plat. Commissioner Darling seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-255R-SF, Westhaven, a zoning change request from
PD-255-SF (Planned Development 255-Single Family) to PD-255R-SF (planned
Development 255-Revised-Single Family), to reduce the rear yard setback from 50 feet
from SH 121 R.O.W. to 45 feet on 11 lots containing 1.6 acres of property located south of
S.H. 121, approximately 2,460 feet west of Magnolia Park, at the request of Standard
Pacific Homes, being represented by Mark Harris, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending approval with no conditions.
Mark Harris, Kimley Hom Associates, Inc., 5750 Genesis Court, Suite 200, Frisco, 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.
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Action:
Commissioner Darling made a motion to approve Case No. PD-255R-SF, Westhaven, a
zoning change request from PD-255-SF (Planned Development 255-Single Family) to PD
255R-SF (Planned Development 255-Revised-Single Family), with no conditions.
Commissioner Portman seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to ARTICLE 30 -"S OR SUP", SPECIAL USE
PERMITS, Section 12-30-16(3), New restaurant in a lease space/huilding with an existing
Special Use Permit for a restaurant, to eliminate the requirement for Administrative
Approval of an SUP for a new restaurant occupant.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced to the Commission this text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and she stated that staff is recommending approval which
eliminates the SUP for a new restaurant in a lease space which was previously occupied by a
restaurant.
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 a text amendment to ARTICLE 30 -"S OR
SUP", SPECIAL USE PERMITS, Section 12-30-16(3). Commissioner Goodale seconded;
motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling,
and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to ARTICLE 27 -"PD" PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, Section 12, to revise various provisions, including granting
the Director of Planning approval authority to approve Detail Plans, after DRC review, if
compliance with the Concept Plan.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced to the Commission this text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and she stated that staff is recommending approval which
provide for administrative approval of Detail Planned Development Site Plans, when in
accordance with the regulations as approved in the Conceptual Planned Development District
and other minor revisions/clarifications to this section.
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Public Hearing:
Chainnan 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.
Chainnan Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Portman made a motion to approve a text amendment to ARTICLE 27 -"PD"
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, Section 12. Commissioner Robinson seconded;
motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling,
and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to ARTICLE 39 -BUILDING SITE CREATION
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, Section 12-39-2, Review ofsite plans, to allow the Planning &
Zoning Commission to be the final authority on site plans.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced to the Commission this text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and she stated that staff is recommending approval to
allow the Planning & Zoning Commission to be the approval authority when site plans are
submitted which are compliant with all existing zoning regulations.
Public Hearing:
Chainnan 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.
Chainnan Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Portman made a motion to approve a text amendment to ARTICLE 39
BUILDING SITE CREATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, Section 12-39-2.
Commissioner Goodale seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling, and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
12. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on February 12,2013: J
A. An Ordinance amending the Code Of Ordinances of the City Of Coppell, repealing
Article 9-26, "Oil & Gas Drilling & Production," in its entirety and replacing with
a new Article 9-26, "Oil & Gas Drilling & Production," regulating the drilling and
production of oil and gas wells.
B. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-171R4-HC, GTE Shared Services Addition
(Wisenbaker), a zoning change from PD-171R3-HC to PD-171R4-HC, 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.
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C. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-200R4-SF-7, Petterson Addition, a zoning change
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.
D. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-259-SF-7/9, Blackberry Farm, a zoning change
from SF-12 to PD-259-SF-7/9, to permit the development of 82 single-family lots
and lIVe (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.
E. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-260-R, Trinity River Kayak Company, a zoning
change from R to PD-260-R, to attach a Detail Site Plan on 1.5 acres of property to
allow a convenience store and canoe, kayak, paddleboard storage, rentals and sales
to be located at 1601 E. Sandy Lake Road.
F. Westhaven PH 1, Final Plat, a final plat to permit the development of 143
residential lots and 26 common area lots on 59.9 acres of property located south of
S.H. 121, approximately 1,600 feet west of Magnolia Park.
G. Case No. PD-210R-SF-9, Kaye Street, a zoning change request from PD-210-SF
9/(CH), to PD-210R-SF-9, to allow a home with stucco construction to be located at
413 Kaye Street.
H. Case No. PD-250R8-H, Old Town Addition (Main Street), a zoning change request
from PD-250-H, to PD-250R8-H, to revise the existing Conceptual Planned
Development Ordinance, including Section 4, to provide for Administrative
Review and Approval of Detail Plans when in general conformance with the
Concept Plan and conditions, on approximately 10.4 acres located south of Bethel
Road, north of Burns Road between Hammond and South Coppell Roads.
I. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-240R4-HC, North Gateway Plaza, (Emerus
Emergency Hospital), a zoning change from PD-240-HC to PD-240R4-HC, to
amend the Concept Plan and to attach a Detail Site Plan on 6.13 acres to allow the
development of a two-story hospital/medical/office building with a 19,929-square
foot hospital and a 18,986-square-foot medical office to be located on the north side
of SH 121, approximately 270 feet west of Denton Tap Road.
During the Pre-Session, Director of Planning, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on February 12,2013 and stated that Council approved all of the above-stated items.
13. Director's Comments.
Mr. Sieb reminded the Commission that the Joint Work Session \\lith the City Council and the
Economic Development Committee, \\Iill be on Wednesday, March 6,2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Fire Station #3 Training Room, located at 133 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas and email or
bring topics for discussion.
In the Pre-Session meeting, Mr. Sieb asked the Commission to consider some procedural
changes for the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting such as:
• Have the applicant submit their exhibits in advance (48 hrs) of the Commission meeting
in order to have presentation in order at the time of the meeting
• A time limit for each speaker during the public hearing
• Order sequence for speakers in favor, in opposition, or undecided
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• Make sure all speakers sign the sign-in sheet with the item number, their name, who
they represent, address, in favor, opposed or undecided for accurate minutes
, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:18 p.m.
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