BM 2016-01-21 PZCity of Coppell, Texas
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Minutes
Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Planning & Zoning Commission
COMMISSIONER EDMUND HAAS
(CHAIR)
COMMISSIONER SUE BLANKENSHIP
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
6:00 PM Coppell Town Center - Council Chambers
COMMISSIONER GLENN PORTMAN
(VICE CHAIR)
COMMISSIONER ED DARLING
COMMISSIONER VIJAY SARMA COMMISSIONER DOUG ROBINSON
COMMISSIONER GEORGE WILLIFORD
Present 7
Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma, and Commissioner George Williford
Also present were the Director of Planning, Gary Sieb; Assistant Director of Planning,
Marcie Diamond; Assistant Director of Engineering, Mike Garza and Secretary, Juanita
Miles.
The Planning & 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 Thursday, January 21, 2016, in the Coppell Town
Center, Council Chambers at 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Briefing on the agenda.
The Planning Commission was briefed in Work Session on each posted agenda
item including Council actions on January 12, 2016, no vote was taken on any
item discussed.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Call to Order & Welcome Incumbents.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order and welcomed the three incumbents,
Commissioners Blankenship, Portman and Sarma for the 2016 FY.
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3. Nomination & Election of Chairman & Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Williford made a motion to reappoint Commissioner Edmund Haas
as Chairman and Commissioner Glenn Portman as Vice Chairman. Commissioner
Blankenship seconded; motion carried (7-0).
4. Consider approval of the minutes for December 17, 2015.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman to approve the minutes as written,
seconded by Commissioner Robinson; motion carried (7-0).
Aye: 7 - Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma and Commissioner George Williford
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Prologis Park 121 Addition, Lots 1R, 2R &
3-6, Block B, Replat & Minor Plat, being a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block B,
of the Prologis Park 121 Addition and a minor plat of 5.13 acres of
un -platted property into Lots 1R, 2R, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Block B, Prologis Park
121 Addition, containing 25.46 acres of property located at the south
corner of SH 121 and Freeport Parkway.
STAFF REP.: Gary Sieb
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, introduced this case with exhibits. He stated that
staff is requesting P&Z approval with conditions which he read into the record.
Robert Gossett, Halff Associates, 1201 N. Bowser Road, Richardson, Texas, was
present to represent this case, he addressed concerns from the Commission about
the landscaping and building height for the new Subaru warehouse on the adjacent
property and stated agreement with staff's recommendations.
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.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman to approve this item with the
following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
2. The original Prologis land area must be platted and filed for record before this
Replat/Minor plat can be filed for record with the county.
Seconded by Commissioner Sarma; motion carried (7-0).
Aye: 7 - Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma and Commissioner George Williford
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S -1033R5 -SF -12, Vista Academy, a
zoning change request from S -1033R4 -SF -12 (Special Use Permit -1033
Revision 4 -Single Family -12) to S -1033R5 -SF -12 (Special Use
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Permit -1033 Revision5-Single Family -12), to allow for a
6,537 -square -foot expansion to the existing 32,687 -square -foot
Charter School and a revised floor plan on 4.85 acres of property
located at 140 S. Heartz Road.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, reviewed the history of this
property and presented this case with exhibits and elevations. She
mentioned 62 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of this
request. There were two responses received opposed with concerns about
traffic and none received in favor. There were also 226 courtesy notices
mailed to property owners within 800 feet of this request. She stated that staff
is recommending approval with conditions which she read into the record.
Terry Wright, Wright Group Architects -Planners, 1110 S. Elm Street, Carrollton
Texas, was present to represent this case, to address questions and stated
agreement with staff's recommendations.
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.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman to recommend approval
subject to the following conditions:
1. This charter school shall be licensed and maintained in accordance with
state law and may provide instruction for Kindergarten through eight (8th)
grade.
2. The student enrollment capacity under this Special Use Permit shall not
exceed five hundred (500) students.
3. Dwarf Yaupon Holly shrubs shall be replanted along the north and east
property line to adhere to the Landscape Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Robinson; motion carried (7-0).
Aye: 7 - Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma and Commissioner George Williford
7• CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -221 R3R-HC, Point West - Sun
Holdings (Revised), a zoning change request from PD -221R3 -HC
(Planned Development -221 Revision 3 -Highway Commercial) to
PD -221 R3R-HC (Planned Development -221 Revision 3 Revised -Highway
Commercial), to amend the Concept Plan on 17.14 acres to allow revised
permitted uses, lotting patterns, circulation, signage and attach a Detail
Site Plan for two retail/restaurant buildings totaling approximately 17,000
square feet on 3.9 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
IH -635 and S. Belt Line Road.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, reviewed the history of this case
from the October 15th meeting. She presented the revisions to this PD with
exhibits, color board and elevations. She mentioned five notices were mailed to
property owners within 200 feet of this request. There were no notices returned
opposed or in favor. There were also two courtesy notices mailed to property
owners within 800 feet of this request. She stated that staff is recommending
approval with conditions which she read into the record.
Greg Guerin, East Star Designs, Forney Texas, was present to represent this case,
to address questions and stated agreement with staff's recommendations. Lauren
Glesby from Sun Holdings addressed questions from the Commission concerning
the timing of construction of the private drives providing connections to Belt Line
Road and Point West Blvd.
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.
After much discussion, Chairman Haas made a motion to recommend approval per
staff's recommendation with revisions to Condition 2a involving the phasing for
construction of the streets as follows:
• That the full section of Street A be constructed between Belt Line Road and
Point West Blvd; the full section of Street C be constructed with
development on Lot 2 from Belt Line Road to the first driveway.
Commissioner Darling seconded, then Commissioner Robinson amended the
motion to add the condition that the remaining part of Street C and the full section
of Street B be constructed upon the issuance of the building permit for
development on Lots 1 or 8.
Vice Chairman Portman seconded with additions to the revisions as stated:
• To require the Property Owners Association document be submitted for
approval by staff and the Commission prior to the detail site plan of the
next building lot to be constructed.
• All of the property owners included in the subdivision concept plan to
contribute to the funding of the POA so that there are available funds for
maintenance of the plaza area.
Marcie Diamond, then suggested to the Commission that an appropriate time to
review the POA document would be at plat approval and this be a condition upon
the submission of the final plat.
Chairman Haas, then motioned all in favor; none voted in favor. Chairman Haas
then motioned all opposed; Commissioners Williford, Sarma, Robinson, Haas,
Portman, Darling and Blankenship voted in opposition; motion fails.
Chairman Haas revised the final motion to recommend approval subject to:
The following PD Conditions are included on the plans for the entire 17.4
acres:
a. A Detail Site Plan (either PD amendment or SUP depending on the
use) shall be required prior to development within this tract.
The Detail Site Plan shall meet all development code
requirements unless specifically varied at that time. Detail
Site Plans shall also include elevation facades to assure
architectural compatibility and compliance with the HC District
regulations.
b. This property will be replatted to provide building sites, easements
and fire lanes prior to any development.
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c.
A 35 -foot tall monument sign on Lot 5 shall be permitted.
d.
The HC District requires 60 -foot front yard, 30 -foot side yard
and 20 -foot rear yard setbacks. The exceptions are interior
side yards of Lots 2, 3, 5 & 6 which are 10 feet for patio areas.
*e.
Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for buildings on Lots 2
or 3, Private Street A, with a minimum paving width of 32 feet,
shall be constructed to full width between Belt Line Road and
Point West Blvd, Private Street C shall also be constructed to
full width between Belt Line Road and the driveway to Lot 2.
I.
Private Street B and the remainder of Private Street C shall be
constructed to full width prior to the issuance of building
permits for either developments on Lots 1 or 8, whichever
occurs first.
g.
There shall be a consistent sign package for all attached
signs.
h.
Detail Site Plan for the pedestrian/art/plaza shall be submitted
for Staff review.
i.
Property Owners Association shall maintain all common
areas, including the pedestrian/art/plaza area and all
enhanced paving surfaces.
j.
Property Owners Association documents assuring the
maintenance of all common areas shall be submitted for staff
review prior to the filing of the Final Plat.
k.
The shared driveway between Lots 2 and 3 to Private Street B
shall be deleted to increase the landscaped area for the
pedestrian/plaza area.
I.
The median opening at Belt Line Road between Private Drive
A and Hackberry Road will be redesigned at the time of Detail
Engineering review.
*Revised staff's recommended conditions.
2. Drafting/minor corrections:
a. Clearly label the continuation of the "Variable Width Mutual
Access Easement" from the property to the north into this
property into Lot 8, on Concept Plan Sheet A-1, as illustrated
on the A-2, Concept Site Plan Buildings.
b. Site Data Table
i. Remove maximum height of 120 feet, as the building
heights will be determined at the time of Detail Site
Plan approval.
ii. Correct the spelling of acres under Lot 5.
c. Add PD Conditions to Sheet A-2
d. On Sheets 1-1.01, 1-1.02 and 1-1.03, revise the note under the
Landscaping Requirements to read Sec 12-34 (instead of Sec
12.34-8).
Seconded by Vice Chair Portman; motion carried (7-0).
Aye: 7 - Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma and Commissioner George Williford
8, PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a TEXT AMENDMENT to the Zoning
Ordinance/Chapter 12 - Sec. 12-30-18, Hotel, Motel & Residence Hotel
and Sec. 42-1, Definitions, to revise the development standards and
definitions for these uses.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
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Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, introduced the various
amendments to Sec. 12-30-18/Hotel, Motel & Residence Hotel and Sec. 42-1,
Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance for discussion.
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:
Suhas Naik, Savo Holdings, 2711 Texas Drive, #105, Irving Texas commented
on the hotel business and different demand markets for types of hotels.
Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
After much discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Robinson to leave
the public hearing open and continue this item for more discussion to the
February 18th meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Williford; motion carried
(7-0).
Aye: 7 - Chair Edmund Haas, Vice Chair Glenn Portman, Commissioner Sue
Blankenship, Commissioner Ed Darling, Commissioner Doug Robinson,
Commissioner Vijay Sarma and Commissioner George Williford
9. Update on Council action for planning agenda items on January 12, 2016-
A. An Ordinance for Case No. ZC-626, Sandy Lake & Lodge, N.W.C.,
to rezone 0.696 acres of property from SF -12 (Single Family -12) to
SF -9 (Single Family -9), located at the northwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Lodge Road.
B. An Ordinance for Case No. S -1195R4 -TC, Verizon Wireless, a
zoning change from S -1195R3 -TC (Special Use Permit -1195
Revision 3 -Town Center) to S -1195R4 -TC (Special Use
Permit -1195 Revision 4 -Town Center), to amend the Special Use
Permit to allow a telecommunication tower (being relocated from
Andy Brown West) and expansion to the concession/restroom
facility to house telecommunication equipment on property located
approximately 150 feet east of N. Denton Tap Road and
approximately 1,050 feet north of Parkway Blvd. (Andy Brown
Central).
C. An Ordinance for the Revocation of Ordinances No. 91500-A-393
(S -1220 -TC) & No. 91500-A-555 (S -1220R -TC), to rescind these
ordinances which currently permit telecommunication facilities in
Andy Brown West which are being relocated to Andy Brown Central
(S -1195R4 -TC).
D. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -133R7 -HC, Liberation Coffee
Company, a zoning change from PD -133R2 -HC (Planned
Development -133 Revision 2 -Highway Commercial) to
PD -133R7 -HC (Planned Development -133 Revision 7 -Highway
Commercial), to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow a
1,386 -square -foot restaurant (coffee shop) with outdoor seating to
be located at 651 North Denton Tap Road, Suite 200.
E. Case No. PD-178R3-C/S-1194R6, Zenzero, a zoning change
request from PD -1 78R-C/S-1 194R5 (Planned Development -178
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Revised-Commercial/Special Use Permit 1194 Revision -5) to
PD-178R3-C/S-1194R6 (Planned Development -178 Revision
3-Commercial/Special Use Permit 1194 -Revision -6), to amend
the Detail Site Plan to allow a 905 -square -foot addition to the
existing restaurant located at 171 North Denton Tap Road, Suite
600.
F. Case No. PDA 86R8 -LI, Duke Freeport Addition, Lot 1 R, Block A,
a zoning change request from PD -186R2 -LI (Planned
Development -186 Revision 2 -Light Industrial) to PD -186R8 -LI
(Planned Development -186 Revision 8 -Light Industrial), to attach
a Detail Site Plan for a 108,148 -square -foot office/warehouse
building on 7.36 acres of property located at the northeast corner
of Bethel Road and Freeport Parkway, and to amend the Land
Use Map of the Coppell 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan from
'Old Coppell Historic District' to 'Industrial Special District'.
G. An Ordinance for Case No. PD -232R -C, Chicken Express, a
zoning change from PD -232-C (Planned
Development -232 -Commercial) to PD -232R -C (Planned
Development -232 Revised -Commercial), to amend the Detail
Site Plan for the existing 3,348 -square -foot restaurant to change
the roof color to 'Colonial Red' with a high performance coating
on property located at 136 E. Belt Line Road.
In Work Session, Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, advised the Commission of
Council's actions and stated that Council approved the above -stated items except
Item E which was tabled to the February 91h meeting at the applicant's request.
Director's Comments
There were no additional comments.
ADJO IvIENT
With d' ,the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:26 p.m.
Edmund Haas, Cha' a
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Ju vita A. Miles, Secretary
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