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Planning & Zoning Commission
Thursday, June 15, 2023 6:00 PM 255 Parkway Blvd.
Edmund Haas Glenn Portman
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Sue Blankenship
Freddie Guerra Ed Maurer
PRESENT: Chairman, Edmund Haas; Vice Chair, Glenn Portman; Commissioner, Sue
Blankenship; Commissioner, Ed Maurer; Commissioner, Freddie Guerra; and
Commissioner, Cindy Bishop (virtually via Zoom).
Also present were Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator; Mary
Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner; Cole Baker, E.I.T., Graduate Engineer; Shelby
Fletcher, Senior Administrative Assistant; and Kami McGee, Board Secretary.
Notice was given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell,
Texas, met on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Regular Called Session at 6:00 p.m. for Work
Session, and Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may
be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential
legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session, or called Executive Session, or order of business, at any time prior to
adjournment.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
commissioners or employees may attend this meeting remotely using
videoconferencing technology.
The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Work Session (Open to the Public)
a. Discussion of agenda items
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Staff briefed the commission on the cases listed on the agenda and answered
questions.
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
3. Citizens Appearance
Chairman Haas advised that no one signed up to speak at Citizens
Appearance.
Provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Planning and Zoning Commission on any
matter. Anyone wishing to address the commission should register prior to the start of the
meeting. There is a two (2) minute time limit for each citizen to speak however, additional time
may be granted by the commissioners.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by
a speaker during Citizens' Appearance.
Consider approval of the May 18, 2023, Planning and Zoning meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Maurer, to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2023, Planning and Zoning
meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R4-HC, Popeyes Chicken Restaurant, a
zoning change request from PD-295-HC (Planned
Development-295-Highway Commercial) to PD-295R4-HC (Planned
Development-295 Revision 4-Highway Commercial, to approve a Detail
Site Plan for a Popeyes Chicken sit down/drive-thru restaurant on 0.97
acres of property located on the south side of SH 121 between Freeport
Parkway and Northwestern Drive, just southwest of the proposed Tim
Hortons, at the request of Archway 121 Coppell, LTD, being represented
by Clay Cristy of Claymoore Engineering.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required showing the revised fire lanes and easements.
3. PD Conditions:
a. To allow for the attached building signage of 62.3-sf as shown on the
elevations.
b. That all other signage shall comply with City regulations.
c. The brick on the trash enclosure shall match the brick on the building and
have a pedestrian opening.
d. Plans for the linear park shall require staff approval.
e. Future sidewalk to be constructed by property owner when deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
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Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Guerra, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R5-HC, Tim Hortons Restaurant, a zoning
change request from PD-295-HC (Planned Development-295-Highway
Commercial) to PD-295R5-HC (Planned Development-295 Revision
5-Highway Commercial, to approve a Detail Site Plan for a Tim.Hortons
sit down/drive-thru restaurant on 0.76 acres of property located on the
south side of SH 121 between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern
Drive, southwest of the QT (northeast of the proposed Popeyes), at the
request of Archway 121 Coppell, LTD, being represented by Clay Cristy
of Claymoore Engineering.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required showing the revised fire lanes and easements.
3. PD Conditions:
a. To allow for the attached building signage of 49.8-sf as shown on the
elevations.
b. Ail other signage shall comply with City regulations.
c. Plans for the focal point/linear park shall require staff approval.
d. Parking shall be allowed in the front yard as shown.
e. The brick on the trash enclosure shall match the brick on the building and
have a pedestrian opening.
f. Future sidewalk to be constructed by property owner when deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
Clay Christie, 1903 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, Claymoore Engineering, was
present to answer questions of the Commission regarding the ADA parking
spots and stated he was in agreement with staff conditions.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Maurer, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider text change amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
12, Article 35 - Accessory Structure Regulations; removing the verbiage
of required materials and exception thereto; allowing for pool cabanas
with a 3/4 bath (toilet, sink & shower), workshops with a 1/2 bath (toilet,
sink), and other accessory structures with a utility sink or 3/4 bath;
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specifically prohibiting sleeping chambers in all accessory buildings;
amending the minimum setbacks and maximum heights of accessory
structures; amending verbiage from pool "liner" to pool "shell"; requiring
carports to be accessed only off the rear alley, and amending the
minimum setbacks and maximum heights of carports.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits stating that staff is recommending approval of the Chapter 12,
“Zoning”, Article 35 “Accessory Structures Regulations” text amendments.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Guerra, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider text change amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
12, Article 29(B)(ii) Provisions for Business Zoning Districts, increasing
the maximum allowable attached building sign area from 0.5 sq. ft. to 1
sq. ft. per aggregate linear foot of frontage for tenants with multiple
facades that face two public streets.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits stating that staff is recommending approval of the Chapter 12, Article
12-29-4 (B)(ii) Sign Regulations, Provisions for Business Zoning Districts, text
amendments.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Blankenship, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion
passed unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider text change amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
12, Article 31-3(2) (Off-street loading spaces all districts); amending the
off-street parking requirements for kindergartens, day schools, and
similar child training and care establishments; allowing for 3 parking
spaces in lieu of the required circular drive.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits stating
that staff is recommending approval of the Special Use Permit ordinance text
amendments.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Bishop, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
10. Update on City Council items
Chairman Haas stated that the commission was updated on City Council items
during Work Session.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Chairman Haas adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Edmund Haas, Chair
KOA IM Eee
Kami McGee, Board Secretary
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