BM 2014-04-17 PZMINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2014
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 April 17, 2014, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following Commissioners were present:
COMMISSIONERS:
Edmund Haas — Chairman
Glenn Portman — Vice Chairman
Doug Robinson
Ed Darling
Justin Goodale
Sue Blankenship
Vijay Sarma
Also present were Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; 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 20, 2014.
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the minutes for March 20, 2014 as
written. Vice Chairman Portman seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners
Goodale, Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None
opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -271 -SF -9 (CH), Oak Grove Lane, a called public
hearing to consider a zoning change request on 7.87 acres from SF -12 (Single Family -12)
to PD-271-SF-9(CH) (Planned Development -271 -Single Family -9, Called Hearing), to
allow the retention of existing homes, permit the development/redevelopment of homes on
existing lots and allow the replatting of lots to a minimum size of 9,000 square feet on
property located along the north and south sides of Oak Grove Lane, west of Coppell
Road encompassing 26 lots (501-549 Oak Grove Lane).
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He
mentioned 56 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request; six
returned in favor and two returned in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending
approval with conditions which he read into the record.
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
person spoke:
Wesley Smith, 529 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Chairman Haas also record into the record the people that signed in but did not wish to speak:
Johnny & Debbie Anderson, 509 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, in favor.
Jack Smith, 524 & 540 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, in favor.
Jimmie Williams, 505 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, undecided.
Oscar Michel, 501 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, undecided.
Pam Pettij ohn, 525 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, opposed.
Kenneth McKee, 512 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, opposed.
Lynn Barnett, 541 Oak Grove Lane, Coppell, Texas, in favor.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
After much discussion, Commissioner Darling made a motion to approve Case No. PD -271 -
SF -9 (CH), Oak Grove Lane a called public hearing to consider a zoning change request on
7.87 acres from SF -12 (Single Family -12) to PD-271-SF-9(CH) (Planned Development -271 -
Single Family -9, Called Hearing), subject to the following revised regulations:
A. Use Regulations
a. A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the SF -ED, SF -18, SF -12, or SF -9 districts.
2. Home occupation.
3. Such uses as may be permitted under the provisions of Special Use Permits
in Sections 12-30-5 and 12-30-6 of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. Maximum Height Regulation
The maximum height regulations will be 35 feet nor more than 2 1/2 stories in height.
C. Area Regulations (Maximum of 26 lots)
a. Minimum size of yards:
1. Front yard: 25 feet.
2. Side yard: (8) eight feet. Adjacent to a side street, 15 feet. Allowable
non-residential uses, 25 feet.
3. Rear yard: 20 feet.
D. Minimum Size of Lot: 10,000 square feet.
E. Minimum Lot width: 70 feet at front building line.
F. Minimum Lot depth: 150 feet.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
G. Minimum dwelling size: 1800 square feet, exclusive of garages, breezeways, and
porches.
H. Lot coverage: The combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings may
cover 35% of the total area.
L Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit.
J. Type of Exterior Construction:
a. All structures in existence at the time of this ordinance shall be considered
conforming as to the masonry requirements.
b. Additions to existing homes may be of similar material as the materials of the
existing structures, subject to compliance with current building code requirements.
c. All new residential construction shall be as follows: at least 80% of the exterior
walls of the first floor of all structures shall be of masonry construction
exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the top plate line. Each story
above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least 80% masonry
exclusive of doors and windows.
K. All existing residential structures are deemed conforming. Construction of new
homes shall adhere to the regulations as set forth herein.
L. Sidewalks shall be required on lots developed with new structures which are
adjacent to cul-de-sac lot construction and shall be continued as contiguous lots are
developed.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -250R14 -H, Old Town Addition (Main Street) -Frost
Cuycakery, a zoning change request from PD -250R8 -H (Planned Development -250
Revision 8 -Historic) to PD-25OR14-H (Planned Development -250 Revision 14 -Historic), to
allow a freestanding sign located at 717 Main Street, approximately 11.2 feet from the
southeast corner of the property at the request of Anna Wortman, Frost Cupcakery.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and a color
board. He mentioned eight notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request; two returned in favor; none opposed. He stated that staff is recommending approval as
long as the proposed location is moved to the front of the structure.
Anna Wortman Owner, 717 Main Street, Coppell, Texas, was present to represent this case, to
address questions and was opposed to staff s recommended location of the sign.
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. The
Chairman read into the record the following citizens and closed the public hearing:
Curtis & Susan Harris, 705 Main Street, Coppell, Texas, in favor.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Action:
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve Case No. PD -250R14 -H, Old Town
Addition (Main Street) -Frost Cumakery, a zoning change request from PD -250R8 -H
(Planned Development -250 Revision 8 -Historic) to PD -250R14 -H (Planned Development -250
Revision 14 -Historic), subject to the following revised condition:
1. That staff work with the applicant to place the freestanding sign six feet from the back
side of the east sidewalk between the south building line and the limits of the eave (one
foot south of the building footprint).
Commissioner Goodale seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
6. Consider approval of the Freeport North Addition, Lot 2R, Block 3, Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the retention of the existing 70,000 -square -foot office/warehouse
building and the addition of a 100,000 -square -foot office/warehouse building with
associated improvements on 12.1 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
South Royal Lane and Gateview Boulevard, at the request of Joe Williams of DCT Royal
Lane LLC, being represented by Clayton Strolle, Pacheco Koch LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and elevations.
He stated that staff is recommending site plan approval with conditions which he read into the
record.
Joe Williams, DCT Industrial, 5430 LBJ Frwy., Suite 1030, Dallas, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendations.
Action:
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the Freeport North Addition, Lot 2R,
Block 3, Site Plan Amendment, with the following conditions:
1. Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering plan review.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to construction.
3. Payment of tree retribution fees of $1,500 shall be required prior to the removal of any
tree.
4. Revise the black and white elevations to correctly represent the three proposed paint
colors and delete windows from side elevations.
5. Add required landscape islands to the end of each parking row.
6. At time of construction, sidewalks shall be added to the existing and proposed sites
along the Gateview Blvd. and the S. Royal Lane rights-of-way.
Vice Chairman Portman seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Freeport North Addition, Lot 2R, Block 3, Replat/Minor Plat,
being a replat of Lot 2, Block 3 (5.7 acres) and a minor plat to incorporate 6.4 acres of
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
unplatted property to allow for the retention of the existing 70,000 -square -foot
office/warehouse building and the construction of a 100,000 -square -foot office/warehouse
building with associated improvements on 12.1 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of South Royal Lane and Gateview Boulevard, at the request of Joe Williams of
DCT Royal Lane LLC, being represented by Clayton Strolle, Pacheco Koch LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this companion case to the Commission with exhibits and a
color board. He stated that staff is recommending approval with conditions which he read into
the record.
Clayton Strolle, P.E., Pacheco Koch Engineers, 8350 N. Central Expwy., Suite 1000, 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:
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to approve the Freeport North Addition, Lot 2R,
Block 3, Replat/Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional comments may be generated during detailed engineering plan review.
2. Correct the vicinity map to correctly reflect the entire property.
3. Delete proposed 15 -foot landscape easement.
Commissioner Blankenship seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
8. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on April 8, 2014:
A. Alford Media Addition, Lot 1R & Lot 2, Block 1, Replat, a replat of Lot 1, Block 1,
of the Alford Media Addition to allow the retention of the existing uses and
easements on Lot 1R (10.9 acres) and the subdivision of Lot 2 for single family
(3.56 acres) on 14.5 acres of property located along the east side of Freeport
Parkway, north of Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.
B. Case No. PD -263R -SF -9, The Preserve at Oak Grove, a zoning change request
from LI & SF -12 to PD -263R -SF -9, to attach a Detail Site Plan on 3.56 acres of
property to allow the development of nine (9) single-family homes to be located at
the extension of Oak Grove Lane.
C. Irby Addition, PH H - The Preserve at Oak Grove, Replat, a replat of a portion of
Lot 2, Block 1, of the Alford Media Addition to allow the subdivision of nine (9)
single-family lots on 3.56 acres of property to be located at the extension of Oak
Grove Lane.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
D. APPEAL Case No. PD-237R5-HC/RBN, Trinsic, a zoning change request from A
to PD-237R5-HC/RBN, to attach a Conceptual Plan for hotel, multifamily, retail
and office uses on 20.74 acres of property located on the east side of South Belt
Line Road between East Dividend Drive and Chartwell Drive.
E. APPEAL Case No. PD -237R7 -HC, Springhill Suites, a zoning change request from
A to PD -237R7 -HC, to attach a Detail Site Plan for a five -story, 120 -room hotel
with accessory uses including meeting rooms, pool, fitness center and bar on 2.7
acres of property located on the northeast corner of South Belt Line Road and
Chartwell Drive.
F. APPEAL Case No. PD-237R6-RBN, Trinsic-Aura, a zoning change request from A
to PD-237R6-RBN, to attach a Detail Site Plan for 311 multifamily units,
retail/restaurant/office and accessory uses on 11.18 acres of property located on
the eastside of South Belt Line Road between East Dividend Drive and Chartwell
Drive.
G. An Ordinance for Case No. PD-270-RBN, The Avenue at Denton Tap, a zoning
change from C to PD-270-RBN, to allow 29 multifamily units and 8,575 square feet
of office/retail uses on property located at the northwest corner of Southwestern
Boulevard and South Denton Tap Road.
H. An Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding new
zoning districts and development regulations to Chapter 12, Article 26, "MXD-1
and MXD-2" Mixed Use -1 and Mixed Use -2 Districts.
During the Pre -Session, Planning Director, Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on April 8, 2014. He stated that Council approved items A -C and G -H. City Council
denied item D with items E and F being withdrawn by the applicant.
9. Director's Comments.
There were no additional comments.
ADJOURNMENT
W' thing further to iscuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:17 p.m.
Edmund Haas, COmhud a Q
Ju4riita A. Miles, Secretary
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