BM 2013-04-18 PZMINUTES OF APRIL 18, 2013
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppel1 met in Pre-session at 6:00 p.m., and in
Regular session at 6:30 p.m., on April 18, 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
Craig Pritzlaff
Doug Robinson
Ed Darling
Glenn Portman
Commissioner Goodale was absent.
Also present were Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond; City Planner, Matt Steer 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 March 21, 2013.
Commissioner Pritzlaff made a motion to approve the minutes for MCirch 21, 2013, as written.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Pritzlaff,.
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-91R2-SF-7, Northlake Woodlands Estates East, PH 1,
Lot 10, Block 2, a zoning change request from PD-91-SF-7 (planned Development-91
Single Family-7) to PD-91R2-SF-7 (Planned Development-91 Revision 2-Single Family-7),
to allow a seven and one-half foot encroachment over the required 30-foot front building
setback line, to allow the construction of a 147-square-foot porch at 616 Villawood Lane,
at the request of Marion and Rebecca Singleton, being represented by Greg Frnka, GFP
Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He mentioned
21 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; five returned in
favor; zero in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending approval with one condition
which he read into the record.
=::.Q-""-==' GFP Architects, LLC, 446 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staffs 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:
Vice Chairman Sangerhausen made a motion to approve Case No. PD-91R2-SF-7, Northlake
Woodlands Estates East, PH 1, Lot 10, Block 2, a zoning change request from PD-91-SF-7
(Planned Development-91-Single Family-7) to PD-91R2-SF-7 (Planned Development-91
Revision 2-Single Family-7), subject to the following condition:
1. Replatting of the property to change the front yard building line to the proposed 22.5
feet.
Commissioner Pritzlaff seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Pritzlaff,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
5. Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park II, Lot 1, Block B, (BMSClNaterra
Corp. Headquarters) Site Plan, to allow the construction of a two-story, approximately
317,212-square-foot office/manufacturing/warehouse building with phased parking, on
18.64 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Freeport Parkway and
Wrangler Drive, at the request of SFPLP Holdings being represented by Clayton StroUe,
P.E., Pacheco Koch, LLC. .
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits, elevations and a color board. She stated that staff is recommending approval with one
condition which she read into the record.
Clayton Strolle, Pacheco Koch, LLC, 8350 N. Central Expwy., Suite 1000, Dallas Texas, was
present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff s
recommendations.
Ralph Novak, SFPLP Holdings Management, LLC, 137525 Denton Drive, Dallas, Texas,
addressed concerns from the Commission about the potential environment issues.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Action:
Commissioner Darling made a motion to approve the Gateway Business Park II, Lot 1,
Block B, (BMSClNaterra Corp. Headquarters) Site Plan, subject to the following amended
conditions:
1. Replat being submitted to establish all necessary fire lanes and easements to support
this proposed development.
2. Confirmation of a Spill Containment Plan by the Fire Marshal.
Commissioner Portman seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Pritzlaff,
Robinson, Haas, Sangerhausen, Darling and Portman voting in favor. None opposed.
6. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on March 26, 2013:
A. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-210R-SF-9, Kaye Street, a zoning change from PD
210-SF-9, to PD-210R-SF-9, to allow a home with stucco construction located at
413 Kaye Street.
B. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-250R8-H, Old Town Addition (Main Street), a
zoning change 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 property located south of Bethel Road,
north of Burns Road between Hammond and South Coppell Roads.
C. Case No. ZC-624, Southwestern Industrial Addition, Lot 1, a zoning change
request from C to LI, 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).
D. Case No. PD-255R-SF, Westhaven, a zoning change request from PD-255-SF to
PD-255R-SF, 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. '
E. Case No. PD-133R5-SF-7, Magnolia North Addition, a zoning change request from
PD-133-HC to PD-133R5-SF-7, to allow the development of 28 single-family lots
and three (3) common area lots on 5.41 acres of 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".
F. A text amendment to ARTICLE 30 -"S OR SUP", SPECIAL USE PERMITS,
Section 12-30-16(3), New restaurant in a lease spacelbui/ding with an existing
Special Use Permit for a restaurant, to eliminate the requirement for
Administrative Approval of an SUP for a new restaurant occupant.
G. 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 in compliance with the Concept Plan.
H. A text amendment to ARTICLE 39 -BUILDING SITE CREATION AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW, Section 12-39-2, Review of site plans, to allow the Planning &
Zoning Commission to be the final authority on site plans.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
During the Pre-Session, Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond advised the
Commission of Council's actions on March 26, 2013 and stated that Council approved all of
the above-stated items except Item E which was continued to the May 14, 2013, Council
meeting per the applicant's request.
Update on Council action for planning agenda items on April 9, 2013:
A. An Ordinance for Case No. ZC-624, Southwestern Industrial Addition, Lot 1, a
zoning change from C to LI, 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).
B. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-255R-SF, Westhaven, a zoning change from PD
255-SF to PD-255R-SF, 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.
C. An Ordinance for 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 in compliance with the Concept Plan.
D. An Ordinance for a text amendment to ARTICLE 30 -"S OR SUP", SPECIAL
USE PERMITS, Section 12-30-16(3), New restaurant in a lease space/building with
an existing Special Use Permit for a restaurant, to eliminate the requirement for
Administrative Approval of an SUP for a new restaurant occupant.
E. An Ordinance for a text amendment to ARTICLE 39 -BUILDING SITE
CREATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW, Section 12-39-2, Review of site plans, to
allow the Planning & Zoning Commission to be the final authority on site plans.
F. Case No. S-1137R3-SF-12, First United Methodist Church, Lot lR, Block 1, a
zoning change request from S-1137R2-SF-12 to S-1137R3-SF-12, to allow for the
addition of a canopy at the entrance on the west elevation of the church on
approximately 4.8 acres of property located at 420 S Heartz Road.
G. Case No. PD-221R8-HC, Duke Lesley Addition (Hotel & Conference Center), a
zoning change request from PD-221R2-HC to PD-221R8-HC, to attach a Detail
Site Plan on 5.0 acres to allow the development of a hotel and a conference center
to be located on the east side of Point West Boulevard, approximately 225 feet
north of IH 635.
H. Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 2R, Block C, Replat, being a replat of Lot 2, Block C, of
the Duke Lesley Addition, to establish fire lane, mutual access and utility
easements to allow the development of a hotel and a conference center to be
located on the east side of Point West Boulevard, approximately 225 feet north of
IH 635.
I. Case No. PD-261-RBN, Belmont Landing, a zoning change request from C to PD
261-RBN, for the development of 55 single-family residences and three (3) common
area lots on 15.18 acres of property located on the south side of East Belt Line
Road, approximately 450 feet west of South MacArthur Boulevard.
J. Case No. S-1022R2-R, McDonald's, a zoning change request from S-1022-Retail to
S-1022R2-R, to permit the addition of a second drive-thru lane, order board,
reconfiguration of the parking lot layout, changes to the exterior elevations and
signage package on approximately 0.9 acres of property located at 125 South
Denton Tap Road.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
During the Pre..;Session, Assistant Director, Marcie Diamond advised the Commission of
Council's actions on April 9, 2013 and stated that Council approved all of the above-stated
items.
7. Assistant Director's Comments.
There were no additional comments
ADJOURNMENT
!4~~approximately 6:58 p.m.
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