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Planning & Zoning Commission
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00 PM 255 E. Parkway Blvd.
Edmund Haas Glenn Portman
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Sue Blankenship
Freddie Guerra Kent Hafemann
Ed Maurer
PRESENT: Chairman, Edmund Haas (virtually via Zoom); Vice Chair, Glenn Portman;
Commissioner, Sue Blankenship; Commissioner, Ed Maurer; Commissioner, Freddie
Guerra; Commissioner, Cindy Bishop; and Commissioner Kent Hafemann.
Also present were Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator; Mary
Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner; Cole Baker, E.!.T., Graduate Engineer; Steve Schubert,
Chief Building Official; Vandana Sayegh, Senior Administrative Assistant; and Shelby
Fletcher, Board Secretary.
Notice was given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell,
Texas, met on Thursday, September 21, 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:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
4. Call to Order
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Chairman Haas called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Work Session (Open to the Public)
a. Discussion of agenda items
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Chairman Haas called the Regular Session to order at 6:45 p.m
3 Citizens Appearance
Chairman Haas advised that no one signed up to speak at Citizens
Appearance.
Consider approval of the August 17, 2023, Planning and Zoning
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Guerra, to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2023, Planning and Zoning
meeting. Commissioner Blankenship abstained as she was not present for the
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously, (6-0).
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-134R2-SF-7, Coppell Greens Lot 11, Block
F, a zoning change request to allow for a reduction in setbacks
between a proposed pool and the existing residence on 0.17 acres of
property located at 856 Mullrany Drive at the request of John
Wittenberg, being represented by Tony Martin of Robertson Pools,
Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits and stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject
to the following conditions:
1. An Engineered Plan or Letter from a registered professional engineer be
submitted at time of permitting.
Anthony Martin of Robertson Pools, 569 S Coppell Rd., applicant, was present
to answer questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one wished to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
Steve Schubert, Chief Building Official, was present to answer any remaining
questions of the commission.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Maurer, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion was
approved unanimously, (7-0).
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text change amendment to the Code of
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Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article 35 "Accessory Structures" Section 3
"In-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas" Subsection
C - Distance from the main structure.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the ordinance change.
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 Chair Portman, seconded by Commissioner
Blankenship, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion was
approved unanimously, (7-0).
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of S-1266-SF-7, 1334 Bradford Drive (STR), a
zoning change request from SF-7 (Single-Family-7) to S-1266-SF-7
(Special Use Permit-1266 - Single-Family-7) to consider allowing a
short-term rental on 0.22 acres of property located at 1334 Bradford
Drive, at the request of Marcia and Steve Allen, the property owners.
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. PD Conditions:
a. To obtain a STR permit prior to their current one expiring.
b. Notify staff of any change of property ownership.
Marcia Allen, 1334 Bradford Dr. Coppell, TX, applicant, was present to answer
questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who wished to
speak.
Dennis Morrow, 201 Longmeadow Dr. Coppell, TX, stated he was neither in
favor nor opposed.
Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Guerra, seconded by Commissioner
Blankenship, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion was
approved 6-1, with Vice Chair Portman in opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-259R3-SF-7 & 9, Blackberry Farm, a zoning
change request from PD-259R2-SF-7 & 9 (Planned Development
259-Revision 2 - Single-Family 7 & 9) to PD-259R3-SF-7 & 9 Planned
Development 259-Revision 3 - Single-Family 7 & 9) to provide a new
concept and detail plan that would allow for a gated community and
private streets, over two phases (54 residential lots in Phase 1 and
nine (9) residential lots in Phase 2 and associated common area lots)
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with a change in the amenities provided (a pool and pickle ball courts
in lieu of gardens for Lot 2X, Block C), on approximately 54.8 acres of
land located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 750
feet northeast of Starleaf Road (extended), at the request of Denton
Creek Land Company, LTD and Blackberry Farms, LTD, being
represented by Jon Dostert of Holmes Builders.
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. All of the previously approved PD conditions remain in place.
2. To allow for a gated community with private streets that must be maintained
by the HOA, this would
include maintenance of the bridge and street signs.
3. To prohibit any pole lighting of the pickle ball courts.
4. Any proposed lighting in the amenity center lot pool area must meet the
lighting and glare requirements.
5. The CCR’s must be updated to address the changes in the maintenance of
the streets, bridge, amenity area,
wall maintenance and entry feature maintenance.
6. The existing plats must be vacated, and new plats must be filed that show
the streets as private and part of
a Common Area, to be maintained by the HOA.
7. To approve the entry feature and sign.
Terry Holmes, 510 Country Ln. Coppell, TX, applicant, presented his case and
informed the commission he would like to withdraw the amenity center aspect
of this proposal for the time being. He was present to answer questions of the
commission.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who wished to
speak.
Henry Tate, 1204 Sandy Lake Rd. Coppell, TX, was neither in favor nor in
opposition of the case.
Jeff Varnell, 1601 E Sandy Lake Rd. Coppell, TX, stated he was in favor of the
case.
Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Maurer, seconded by Commissioner
Haffeman, to approve the agenda item with the revised staff conditions. The
motion was approved 6-1, with Commissioner Guerra in opposition.
9, Update on City Council items
Chairman Haas, stated the commission was updated on City Council items
during Work Session.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning and Zoning Commission,
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Chairman Haas adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Edmund Haas, Chair
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Kami McGee, Board Secretary
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