BM 2015-01-15 PZMINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2015
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 January 15, 2015, 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
George Williford
Sue Blankenship
Vijay Sarma
Also present were the Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning, Marcie
Diamond; Senior Planner, Matt Steer; 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.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order and Welcome New Commissioner.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order and welcomed Commissioner George Williford
to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
3. Nomination and Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Commissioner Darling made a motion to nominate Commissioner Haas as Chairman,
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Williford,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Darling made a motion to nominate Commissioner Portman as Vice
Chairman, Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners
Williford, Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor.
None opposed.
4. Consider approval of the minutes for November 20, 2014.
Vice Chairman Portman made a motion to approve the minutes for November 20, 2014 as
written. Commissioner Blankenship seconded; motion carried (6-0), with Commissioners
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Williford did not vote as he was not a Commissioner in November.
5. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -276 -LI, DCT Fellowship West, a zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD -276 -LI (Planned Development -276 -Light
Industrial), to allow the development of an approximate 114,800 -square -foot
office/warehouse building with shared access, parking and utilities with
office/warehouse development proposed in the City of Grapevine on 7.5 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of Bethel Road and Creekview Drive at the
request of Fellowship Church, being represented by Clayton Strolle, Pacheco Koch,
LLC.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond asked the Commission to leave open and
continue the public hearing until February 19, 2015, at the applicant's request. The
applicant was not present.
Public Hearing:
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and stated the applicants wished to continue the
PD request to the February 19th meeting.
Action:
Chairman Haas motioned to leave open and continue the public hearing for Case No. PD -
276 -LI, DCT Fellowship West, a zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD -
276 -LI (Planned Development -276 -Light Industrial), to the February 19, 2015, meeting.
Vice Chairman Portman seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Williford,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Coppell Industrial Addition, Lot 1R, Block A, Replat/Final
Plat, being a Replat of Lot 1, Block A, containing 29.4 acres of property, and a Final
Plat, containing 15.9 acres of property, to establish required easements and a fire lane
to allow an approximate 350,000 -square -foot expansion of the existing 600,000 -
square -foot office/warehouse building on 45.32 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Bethel Road and Royal Lane (980 Bethel Road), at the request of
LIT, HWI, LP being represented by Lance Clinton, Halff Associates.
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 three conditions which
she read into the record.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Lance Clinton, P.E., Halff Associates, 4000 Fossil Creek Blvd., 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. No one
spoke.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Vice Chair Portman made a motion to recommend approval of the Coppell Industrial
Addition, Lot 1R, Block A, Replat/Final Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments generated upon detailed engineering review.
2. Any revisions being generated from Administrative Review of the Detail Site Plan
shall be reflected on this plat prior to recordation.
3. Revise the fire lane easement on the southwest entry to reflect actual width of drive.
Commissioner Robinson seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Williford,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -273R -C, Texaco, a zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to PD -273R -C (Planned Development -273 Revised -Commercial), to
establish a Detail Site Plan for a convenience store, drive-thru restaurant and gas
pumps on 0.97 acres of property located at the northeast corner of S. Denton Tap and
E. Belt Line Roads (890 S. Denton Tap Road), at the request of First Global Group,
being represented by Tipoo Hossain.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
Sr. Planner, Matt Steer introduced this case to the Commission with exhibits, elevations
and a color board. He mentioned nine notices were mailed to property owners within 200
feet of this request. No notices were returned in favor or in opposition. He stated that staff
is recommending approval subject to conditions which he read into the record.
Tipoo Hossain, AIA, A & A Design & Construction Services, 924 Horseshoe Bend,
Richardson, Texas, was present to represent this case, to address questions and stated
agreement with staff s recommendation except for the following two conditions:
4. Shift the dumpster enclosure behind the front yard setback line.
12. Revise the bearings and distances of the property lines on the site plan and change
"south elevation" to "north elevation" and "north elevation" to "east elevation" on
the elevation sheet.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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 follow
person spoke:
Earl Gauntt, Chicken Express, 136 E. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas, had three
concerns which were; the large building in front of their business, drainage and
conflicts with type of food (chicken) sold.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Darling made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD -273R -C,
Texaco, a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD -273R -C (Planned
Development -273 Revised -Commercial), subject to the following revised conditions:
1. Additional engineering comments will be generated upon detail engineering plan
review.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to construction.
3. Depict 60' front yard building setback line on site plan and 20' adjacent to the north
and east property lines.
4. Shift the dumpster enclosure behind the front yard setback line.
5. Shift the proposed enhanced pavement at drives, one foot interior to the property
line, correctly spell "enhanced" and delete "brick pavers" from verbiage.
6. Note in PD Conditions table that the northern side yard setback is proposed to be
20' instead of the 30' required by ordinance and that the franchise signage be
limited to the west and south elevations of the gas canopy, be white channel letters
and limited to a maximum of five -square -feet (5'x1') in size.
7. Sidewalk easement shown on Site Plan should match the revised one indicated on
the replat.
8. Ensure Cedar Elms are the dominant street tree along S. Denton Tap and E. Belt
Line Roads and there is no potential interference with the power lines on the
property.
9. Include the proposed details of the menu board on signage sheet. This will be
required to match the structure in terms of materials and color
10. Submit details of enhanced paving at the entrance to the building (pattern and earth
tone color).
11. Include material and color of product pricing portion of the monument sign and
note that it will be externally illuminated.
12. Revise the bearings and distances of the property lines on the site plan and change
"south elevation" to "north elevation" and "north elevation" to "east elevation" on
the elevation sheet.
13. Rectify stucco color discrepancies between black and white plans and color
elevations
Commissioner Sarma seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Williford,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Mobil Site Plan Addition (Texaco), Lot 1R, Block A,
Replat/Minor Plat, being a Replat of 0.78 acres and a Minor plat of 0.19 acres of
recently acquired abandoned right-of-way to establish required easements and a fire
lane for a convenience store, drive-thru restaurant and gas pumps on 0.97 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of S. Denton Tap and E. Belt Line Roads
(890 S. Denton Tap Road), at the request of First Global Group, being represented
by Tipoo Hossain.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Presentation:
Sr. 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.
Tipoo Hossain, AIA, A & A Design & Construction Services, 924 Horseshoe Bend,
Richardson, 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 Chair Portman made a motion to recommend approval of the Mobil Site Plan
Addition (Texaco), Lot 1R, Block A, Replat/Minor Plat, subject to the following revised
conditions:
1. Additional comments will be generated upon detailed engineering plan review.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to construction.
3. Please depict a 60 -foot front yard building line and 20 -foot side and rear building
line as approved in the Planned Development request.
4. Rectify the discrepancies between the sidewalk easement depicted on the plat and
the recorded sidewalk easement instrument and ensure it extends to the southern
property line.
5. Include mutual access easement to property to the east if agreed upon.
Commissioner Williford seconded; motion carried (7-0), with Commissioners Williford,
Sarma, Robinson, Haas, Portman, Darling and Blankenship voting in favor. None opposed.
9. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on January 13, 2015:
Planning Director, Gary Sieb reviewed City Council action items contained within the
January 13t" Council agenda.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
A. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -248R -SF -18, Carter Estates, Lot 5R, Block 1, a
zoning change from PD -248 -SF -18 (Planned Development 248 -Single Family -18)
to PD -248R -SF -18 (Planned Development -248 Revised -Single Family -18), to
relocate the lot line 73.46 feet to the east, decreasing the size of Carter Estates, Lot
5, Block 1, from 0.88 acres to 0.60 acres on property located at 431 E. Bethel School
Road.
B. A (6) six-month extension to the expiration date of January 9, 2015, for 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.
C. A (3) three-month extension to the expiration date of January 9, 2015, for the
Kimbel Addition, Lots 1-9, 1X & 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.
During the Pre -Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions and stated that Council approved all of the above -stated items.
10. Director's Comments.
Gary Sieb welcomed Commissioner Williford to the Planning Commission and reminded
Commissioners Haas and Portman of the breakfast with the Mayor and all other Chairs and
Vice Chairs of boards and commissions on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. to be
held at the Fire Station #3 Training Room located at 133 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas.
ADJOURNMENT
WitEh nfl�furtlAgls'Euss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Edmund Haas,
ita A. Miles, Secretary
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