BM 2014-09-18 PZMINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 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 September 18, 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; Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie Diamond;
City Planner, Matt Steer; Chief Building Official, Michael Arellano 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:
2. Call to Order.
(Open to the Public)
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for August 21, 2014.
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to approve the minutes for August 21, 2014 as written.
Commissioner Robinson 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 -241113-C, Red Hawk Office, a zoning change request
from PD -241-C (Planned Development -241 -Commercial) to PD -241R3 -C (Planned
Development -241 Revision -3 -Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan on Lot 27R, Block A, to
allow the construction of an approximate 4,723 -square -foot medical office building on 0.57
acres of property located on the west side of Denton Tap Road approximately 920 feet north
of Bethel School Road, at the request of David Hayes, The Holmes Builders.
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 13 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. There were no notices returned in favor or opposition. He stated that staff is
recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Terry Holmes, The Holmes Builders, 225 E. SH 121, 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 Case No. PD -241113-C, Red
Hawk Office, a zoning change request from PD -241-C (Planned Development -241 -
Commercial) to PD -241R3 -C (Planned Development -241 Revision -3 -Commercial), subject to
the following conditions:
1. Additional engineering comments will be generated upon detail engineering plan review.
2. The fire hydrant shall be private. Please adjust water easement accordingly.
3. Shift trees on south property line to accommodate all utilities.
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 the Red Hawk Addition, Lot 27R, Block A, Replat, being a replat of
Lot 27, Block A, of the Red Hawk Addition, to establish various easements to accommodate
an medical office building on 0.57 acres of property located on the west side of Denton Tap
Road approximately 920 feet north of Bethel School Road, at the request of David Hayes,
The Holmes Builders.
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 subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Terry Holmes, The Holmes Builders, 225 E. SH 121, 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.
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Action:
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to recommend approval of the Red Hawk Addition,
Lot 27R, Block A, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional engineering comments will be generated upon detail engineering plan review.
2. The fire hydrant shall be private. Please adjust water easement accordingly.
3. Show the existing fire lane in a light line type and proposed fire lane in a darker line type,
as the existing one can be abandoned by this plat but needs to be shown.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-265R-TH-1, Kvra (Canterbury) Court, a zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) & PD-265-TH-1 (Planned Development -265 -
Townhouse -1) to PD-265R-TH-1 (Planned Development -265 Revised -Townhouse -1), to
attach a Revised Detail Plan to allow an expansion of the existing Planned Development
District to incorporate an additional 1.58 acres of property and to increase the number of
Townhomes from 15 to 22 and two (2) common areas to three (3) common areas on
approximately 4.23 acres of property located on the north side of Belt Line Road,
approximately 1,700 feet west of Moore Road at the request of Jason Rose, J Rose
Architects and Planners.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits and elevations.
He mentioned 14 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this request. One
notice was returned in opposition and none were returned in favor. He stated that staff is
recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, AIA, JR Architects/Planners, 2120 Cosmos Way, Argyle, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendation with
the exception to Condition No. 9. He stated that he was against committing to removing the rail
tracks, not knowing what the property owner's regulations are.
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-265R-TH-1,
Kvra (Canterbury) Court, a zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) & PD-265-TH-
1 (Planned Development -265 -Townhouse -1) to PD-265R-TH-1 (Planned Development -265
Revised -Townhouse -1), subject to the following conditions (modification to Condition No. 9):
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
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2. The storm drain connection will need to be approved by the city of Dallas and approval
letter submitted to Engineering.
3. Drainage into DART right of way will need to be approved by DART and approval letter
submitted to Engineering.
4. Driveway and median cut needs approval by the city of Dallas and approval letter
submitted to Engineering.
5. The screening wall will not be allowed within the utility easement or within a reasonable
distance (footing of wall a minimum of 10 feet) from the water line.
6. No trees or structures are allowed over the water line easement.
7. Detail sight visibility at the intersection of East Belt Line Road and Kyra Court.
8. Ensure sidewalks are constructed along Belt Line Road.
9. With railroad track removal on site, the tracks crossing Belt Line need removal also in
accordance with City of Dallas regulations.
10. Median opening along Belt Line must be constructed prior to first building permit issued.
11. Tree removal permit required prior to start of construction.
12. Show tree mitigation totals on Plan.
13. Acreage shown on Landscape Plan and Sheets L1 and L2 incorrect.
14. Sheet Al (Floor Plans), O1 change to "two story plan".
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
7. Consider approval of the Kvra (Canterbury) Court, Preliminary Plat, to revise the
approved Preliminary Plat to incorporate an additional 1.58 acres of property and to
increase the number of townhomes from 15 to 22 and two (2) common areas to three (3)
common areas on approximately 4.23 acres of property located on the north side of Belt
Line Road, approximately 1,700 feet west of Moore Road at the request of Jason Rose, J
Rose Architects & Planners.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced this companion case to the Commission with exhibits.
He stated that staff is recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, AIA, JR Architects/Planners, 2120 Cosmos Way, Argyle, Texas, was present to
represent this case, to address questions and stated agreement with staff s recommendation.
Action:
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to recommend approval of the Kvra (Canterbury)
Court, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. This is a Preliminary Plat document not a Final Plat document
2. There will be additional comments during detailed Engineering plan review.
3. All utility easements shall remain clear of structures and trees.
4. Contain sidewalk within Lot 1X. Note that it enters Lot 1.
5. Place note on plat that all garages will be set back from street row at least 22 feet.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a TEXT AMENDMENT — CHAPTER 12, to the Zoning Ordinance,
Section 12-33-1.8 an amendment that required brick screening walls be constructed
according to the new standard specifications. The details are proposed to be codified in the
Zoning Ordinance as an appendix illustration.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb and Chief Building Official Michael Arellano introduced to the
Commission this text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with exhibits. Planner Director Gary
Sieb stated that staff is recommending approval of the amendment as presented. They also were
available for questions and comments from the Commission.
Action:
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to recommend approval of a text amendment, to the
Zoning Ordinance, CHAPTER 12 -Section 12-33-1.8. Commissioner Sarnia seconded; motion
carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarnia, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and
Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
Chairman Haas made a motion to rescind vote in order to open the public hearing. Vice Chairman
Portman seconded, motion rescinded.
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 a text amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, CHAPTER 12 -Section 12-33-1.8, that required brick screening walls be
constructed according to the new standard specification
in the Zoning Ordinance as an appendix illustration.
carried (7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma,
Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
s. The details are proposed to be codified
Commissioner Sarnia seconded; motion
Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and
Consider approval of a TEXT AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 12, to the Zoning Ordinance,
ARTICLE 35 "ACCESSORY STRUCTURES REGULATIONS", to amend Article 35 -
Accessory Structures Regulations, deleting the 80% masonry requirements for accessory
structures in non-residential districts and for structures that are 150 square feet or more
in residential districts, unless they are visible from a public street.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond introduced to the Commission this text amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance with exhibits. She stated that staff is recommending approval of the
amendment as presented.
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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 a text amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, CHAPTER 12 -ARTICLE 35, "ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
REGULATIONS", deleting the 80% masonry requirements for accessory structures in non-
residential districts and for structures that are 150 square feet or more in residential districts,
unless they are visible from a public street. Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried
(7-0), with Commissioners Goodale, Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship
voting in favor. None opposed.
10. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on September 9, 2014:
A. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -209R5 -C, TownOaks Centre (Zoes Kitchen), a zoning
change from PD -209R -C to PD -209R5 -C, to allow the re -occupancy of an existing vacant
restaurant building and allowing for outdoor seating, fagade revisions, awning colors and
sign variances on 2.36 acres of property located at 120 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 490.
B. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -97R4 -R, Universal Academy, a zoning change from
PD -97-R and PD -97R3 -R to PD -97R4 -R, to allow the expansion of the existing charter
school into the entire 113,196 -square -foot existing building, incorporation of an
additional 0.8 acres of land and to increase the number of students to a maximum of 1,500
(grades K-12) on approximately 12.4 acres of property located at 1001 E. Sandy Lake
Road.
C. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -274-11, Hammond Street, a zoning change from LI to
PD -274-H, to establish a Detail Site Plan for 18 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.
D. Case No. S-1 196R2 -TC, J. Macklin's Grill, a zoning change request from S -1196R -TC
to S -1196R2 -TC, to amend the existing Special Use Permit to allow an 867 -square -foot
covering, with an additional 180 -square -foot overhang, over the patio in front of the
existing 3,700 -square -foot restaurant located at 130 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 120.
E. Case No. S -1258 -LI, Fairfield Inn & Suites, a zoning change request from LI to S-
1258 -Light Industrial (Special Use Permit -1258 -Light Industrial), to allow a 95 -room,
four-story hotel on 2.075 acres of property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and
Northpoint Drive.
During the Pre -Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on September 9, 2014, and stated that Council approved all of the above -stated items.
Gary mentioned that the December 18th Planning Commission meeting may be held in the Fire
Station 93 Training Room due to the carpet replacement in the Council Chambers. Also it was
mentioned that the Boards and Commissions interviews, tentatively, will be on Tuesday, October
21St at 6:00 p.m.
11. Director's Comments.
There were no additional comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
With thing furthe to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Portman,
A. Miles, Secretary
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