BM 2014-06-19 PZMINUTES OF JUNE 19, 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 June 19, 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
Sue Blankenship
Vijay Sarma
Commissioner Goodale was not present.
Also present were Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond;
City Planner, Matt Steer, Assistant Director of Engineering, Michael Garza 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 May 15, 2014.
Commissioner Portman made a motion to approve the minutes for May 15, 201-1 as written.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-267R-RBN-TH, Avalon, a zoning change request from
C (Commercial) to PD-267R-RBN-TH (Planned Development -267 Revised -Residential
Urban Neighborhood -Townhouse), to allow nine (9) townhouses on 0.7 acres of property
located at the southwest corner of Village Parkway and Kimbel Kourt, at the request of
Sudkar Allada, being represented by Greg Frnka, GPF Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits, elevations and a color board. She mentioned eight notices were mailed to property
owners within 200 feet of this request. None returned in favor and none returned in opposition.
She stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which she read into the
record.
Greg Frnka, AIA, GPF Architects, LLC, 440 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation
except compliance with the 80% masonry requirement and concern with the amount of spacing
between buildings.
Dr. Sudhakar Allada, Owner, 10007 Stone Harbor Way, Irving, Texas, addressed questions
from the Commission concerning the ten -foot separation between the units.
Mike Garza, City of Coppell/Engineering Dept., 265 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas, addressed
Commission's concerns with parallel parking on Kimbel Kourt.
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:
Marla Williams, 137 Hollywood Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Jennifer Holmes, 646 Andover Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
David Bell, 913 Parker Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Patrick Brandt, 646 Andover Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
After much discussion, Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to recommend approval of
Case No. PD-267R-RBN-TH, Avalon, a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-
267R-RBN-TH (Planned Development -267 Revised -Residential Urban Neighborhood -
Townhouse), subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments upon detailed engineering review.
2. Resolve the issue with the lot configurations and the placement of air conditioning units
and other above ground utility boxes.
3. Include all Common Area (X) Lots on the site and landscape plans, including area
calculations of each lot and proposed uses. (Deleted private maintenance of fenced -in
patio areas)
4. Add a note specifying that all paving, sidewalks, fencing (wood and wrought iron) on -
street parking and landscaping will be maintained by the Homeowners Association.
5. Include all existing easements to remain and proposed easements to the Site and
Landscape Plans.
6. Revise the Landscape Plan to replace the Ginkgo trees with another species of overstory
tree and relocate them from three (3) feet in front of the building.
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7. Revise the building materials to be in compliance with the 80% masonry requirement.
8. Specify color and material of garage doors.
Commissioner Sarna seconded; motion carried (5-1), with Commissioners Sarma, Robinson,
Haas, Portman and Blankenship voting in favor. Commissioner Darling voted in opposition.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Kimbel Addition, Lots 1-9, IX & 2X, Block B, Replat, being a
replat of Lots 15 & 16 of the Kimbel Addition to allow nine (9) townhouse lots and two (2)
common area lots on 0.7 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Village
Parkway and Kimbel Kourt, at the request of Sudkar Allada, being represented by Greg
Frnka, GPF Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which she read
into the record.
Greg Frnka, AIA, GPF Architects, LLC, 440 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation.
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 recommend approval of the Kimbel Addition, Lots
1-9, IX & 2X, Block B, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments upon detailed engineering review.
2. Title the plat "Kimbel Addition, Lots 1-9, 1X & 2X, Block B", and include it in the City
Secretary's signature block.
3. Revise the Lot numbers to remove the "C" and add Lots 1X and 2X on the common
area lots.
4. Provide verification that the existing power poles will be removed and the TP&L
easement will be abandoned.
5. Verify the lot sizes, why is there over a five-foot variation in lot depth between Lots 4
and 5?
6. Accurately locate and label all easements and X -lots, including, but not limited to:
a. The northern portion of Lot 1 should be a common area (2X) lot with landscape,
drainage and utility easements.
b. The 15 -foot alley and abutting landscaped areas also needs to be designated as a
common area (1X) lot with landscaping, mutual access and utility easements.
7. Add the right-of-way widths on Kimbel Kourt and Village Parkway.
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8. The Replat includes a six-foot sidewalk easement, and the site plan indicates a five-foot,
which is correct?
9. Correct the spelling of `Council' in the City Secretary's signature block, `Tollway' in
the location map, `Court' to Kourt, and `Frankford' in the owner's address.
Commissioner Sarma seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma, Robinson,
Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
"Commissioner Blankenship recused herself due to a conflict of interest with the following case.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-264R-RBN-5, Easthaven, a zoning change request
from PD-264-RBN-5 (Planned Development -264 -Residential Urban Neighborhood -5) to
PD-264R-RBN-5 (Planned Development -264 Revised -Residential Urban Neighborhood -
5), to allow a six-foot wood fence along portions of the east side of the common area, Lot
IX, Block D, in lieu of an ornamental metal fence on 0.77 acres of property located along
the common property line between the Easthaven and Magnolia Park subdivisions, at the
request of Coppell Partners 22, LP, being represented by Mark Harris, Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She mentioned 27 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. One notice was returned in opposition and none returned in favor. She stated that staff
is recommending the retention of the decorative metal fence the length of the property line;
however, would support the revised site plan (wooden fence), if desired by the abutting
Magnolia homeowners, subject to conditions which she read into the record.
Mark Harris, P.E., Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., 5750 Genesis Court, Frisco, Texas, was
present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's
recommendation.
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 Sarma made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-264R-RBN-5,
Easthaven, a zoning change request from PD-264-RBN-5 (Planned Development -264 -
Residential Urban Neighborhood -5) to PD-264R-RBN-5 (Planned Development -264 Revised -
Residential Urban Neighborhood -5), subject to the following conditions:
1. Revise the title to read, "Revised Site Plan for PD-264R-RBN-5, Lot IX, Block D of
Easthaven (Eastlake)".
2. Include an elevation of the ornamental metal fence, showing design, color, etc.
3. Enlarge and move the purpose note.
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Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (5-0), with Commissioners Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman and Darling voting in favor. None opposed.
"Commissioner Blankenship rejoined the meeting.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -274-11, Hammond Street, a zoning change request
from LI (Light Industrial) to PD -274-H (Planned Development -274 -Historic), to establish
a Detail Site Plan for 21 townhomes on 2.447 acres of land located along the west side of
Hammond Street, south of West Bethel Road, approximately 575 feet north of Burns
Street and to amend the Land Use on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan from Industrial
Special District to Old Coppell Historic District, at the request of Jason Rose, JR Rose
Architect.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He
mentioned seven notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. One
notice was returned in favor; one was returned in opposition and one was undecided. He stated
that staff is recommending denial because of reasons which he read into the record.
Jason Rose J. R. Rose Architects, 2120 Cosmos Way, Argyle, Texas, was present to represent
this case, to address questions and stated the he did not agree with staff's recommendation to
deny. He presented a notebook folder to the Commission members in support of his case.
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:
Darleen McLaughlin, 290 Country Ridge Road, Lewisville, Texas, spoke in favor.
Jeff Hahn, Keller Williams, 546 E. Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Debbie Jenkins, Keller Williams, 2209 Graystone Court, Keller, Texas, spoke in favor.
David Bell, 913 Parker Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Bob Wooley, 540 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Mark Haas, J. R. Rose Architects, 112 Dickens Drive, Coppell, Texas, spoke in favor.
Steve Chadick, Chadick Capital L.P., 2019 Northwood Terrace, Denton, Texas, spoke in
favor (but was undecided).
Miriam Jenkins, 613 Loch Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
After much discussion, Commissioner Robinson made a motion to continue the public hearin�u
with the request kept open for Case No. PD -274-11, Hammond Street, to the July 171i
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Vice Chairman Portman seconded; motion carried
(6-0), with Commissioners Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting
in favor. None opposed.
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* *Break * * 9:22 p. m. — 9:40 p. m.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -211R -H, Hard Eight BBQ, a zoning change request
from PD -211 -H -S-1226 (Planned Development -211 -Historic -Special Use Permit -1226) and
H (Historic) to PD -211R -H (Planned Development -211 Revised -Historic), to allow an
increase in property to accommodate 63 additional parking spaces on 2.98 acres of
property located at 688 S. Freeport Parkway, at the request of P&V Mobile LLCNicki
Nivens, being represented by Ed Kellie, Kellie Engineering, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He
mentioned 12 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. One
notice was returned in favor; none returned in opposition and one was undecided. He stated
that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Ed Kellie, P.E., Kellie Engineering, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was present to represent this case,
to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation.
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:
Bob Wooley, 540 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Miriam Jenkins, 613 Loch Lane, Coppell, Texas, spoke in opposition.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD -211R -H,
Hard Eight BBQ a zoning change request from PD -211 -H -S-1226 (Planned Development -
211 -Historic -Special Use Permit -1226) and H (Historic) to PD -211R -H (Planned
Development -211 Revised -Historic), subject to the following revised conditions:
1. The parking lot will need to be constricted at grade, no fill material will be allowed.
2. A flood plain permit will need to be issued.
3. Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering review.
4. Proposed light standards shall be identical to current ones on the existing lot.
5. Improve screening along Bethel Road by replacing the existing landscaping material
with Nellie R. Stevens plants.
6. Visually screen the wood storage area (typically three to four -feet high) on three sides,
especially from Bethel Road.
7. Change "Loch Road" to Loch Lane.
8. Reconsider the number and location of light standards across from the residential
stricture to the north.
9. Allow no speakers on light standards in parking area.
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Commissioner Sarma seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma, Robinson,
Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of The Avenue at Denton Tap, Replat, being a replat of Lot 34, Lot 35
and Lot 36 of the North Lake Estates Addition containing 1.77 acres of property located
at the northeast corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Bullock Drive for mixed use
development, at the request of Dr. Prabhav Tella being represented by Charles G.
Starnes, CE -Tex, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits. He stated
that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Charles Starnes, RPLS, CE-TEX, Inc., 204 West Nash Street, Grapevine, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation.
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 recommend approval of The Avenue at Denton
Tap, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
I. Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering review.
2. Show existing Lot 36 with dashed lines and a light screen.
3. Fire lanes require 14 feet of clear space above the fire lane, just FYI.
4. Notes on this plat that do not directly relate to it need to be screened, i.e., W.W.
Willingham Family Limited Partnership note; Lot 29A revisions note; Alley North Lake
Estates note, etc.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -171R5 -HC, GTE Shared Services Addition
(Wisenbaker), a zoning change request from PD -171R4 -HC (Planned Development -171
Revision 4 -Highway Commercial) to PD -171R5 -HC (Planned Development -171 Revision
5 -Highway Commercial), to attach a Revised Detail Site Plan for a 80,980 -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, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
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Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer, introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, color board and
elevations. He mentioned four notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. No notices returned in favor or in opposition. He stated that staff is recommending
approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Mike Williams, AIA, Azimuth Architecture, Inc., 2528 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, was present
to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation.
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 recommend approval of Case No. PD -171R5 -HC,
GTE Shared Services Addition (Wisenbaker), a zoning change request from PD -171R4 -HC
(Planned Development -171 Revision 4 -Highway Commercial) to PD -171R5 -HC (Planned
Development -171 Revision 5 -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 constriction.
3. Window color shall match the mid -rise office building to the northeast.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -183R -C, Coppell High School, a zoning change request
from PD -183-C (Planned Development -183 -Commercial) to PD -183R -C (Planned
Development -183 Revised -Commercial), to attach a Revised Detail Site Plan to allow a
one-story 80,701 -square -foot multipurpose building (60 feet in height, measured to peak),
a two-story 52,137 -square -foot arena (52 feet in height, measured to peak) and a one-story
4,237 -square -foot kitchen addition (20 feet in height, measured to peak) on 63.54 acres of
property located at 185 W. Parkway Blvd. at the request of Sid Grant, CISD, being
represented by Robert Howman, Glenn Engineering Corporation.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
City Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, color board and
elevations. He mentioned 74 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. No notices were returned in favor or in opposition. Two returned undecided with
concerns related to noise, light, traffic, trash, etc., asking for brick wall along southern property
line. He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the
record.
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Robert Howman, P.E., Glenn Engineering, Inc., 100 Decker Court, Suite 910, Irving, Texas,
was present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's
recommendation.
Mike Elmore, AIA, SHW Group Architects, Engineers, Planners, 5719 Legacy Drive, Suite
250, Plano, Texas, addressed concerns with adding a screening wall for the noise.
Sid Grant, Coppell ISD, 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas, addressed questions about
the proposed height of the arena and the multipurpose building.
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 recommend approval of Case No. PD -183R -C,
Coppell High School, a zoning change request from PD -183-C (Planned Development- 183 -
Commercial) to PD -183R -C (Planned Development -183 Revised -Commercial), subject to the
following revised conditions:
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
2. On Site Plan and all other referenced sheets, revise area of new multipurpose building
to reflect the "80,701 square feet' where "99,492 square feet' is indicated.
3. A 60 -foot height (measured to the peak) or 47.5 feet (measured to the midpoint between
the eave and peak) be allowed as a PD Condition for the multipurpose facility.
4. 52 -foot height (measured to the top to the coping of the flat roof) be allowed as a PD
Condition for the new arena.
5. A Nellie R. Stevens hedge row be added along the southern property line.
6. Landscape islands with trees be used in the south parking area in place of concrete
islands.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
12. Consider approval of Coppell Middle School North Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan
Amendment, to amend the existing site plan to permit the construction of a 1,570 -square -
foot concessions building to be located south of the existing track on 24.72 acres of
property located at 120 Natches Trace at the request of Sid Grant, CISD, being
represented by Robert Howman, Glenn Engineering Corporation.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced this case to the Commission with
exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending site plan approval with conditions which she
read into the record.
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Robert Howman, P.E., Glenn Engineering, Inc., 100 Decker Court, Suite 910, Irving, Texas,
was present to represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's
recommendation.
Action:
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve Coppell Middle School North Addition,
Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan Amendment, with the correction of the following drafting errors:
1. Correct the zoning on the Middle School North Building to SF -7
2. Correct the names of the existing subdivisions to the east and southeast.
Commissioner Darling seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners Sarma, Robinson,
Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
13. Director's Comments.
Joint Meeting - Planning Commission & City Council — To Discuss City Council Goals
Gary Sieb mentioned that a joint meeting with the EDC, Planning Commission and City
Council will be scheduled in September or October to discuss City Council goals and another
joint meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council will be scheduled at a later
date to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and mixed-use districts.
ADJOURNMENT
Wit no furt r o dis ss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:03 p.m.
Edmund Haas, C a
J nita A. Miles, Secretary
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