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Planning & Zoning Commission
~ Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:00 PM 255 Parkway Blvd.
Edmund Haas Glenn Portman
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Sue Blankenship
Freddie Guerra Kent Hafemann
Ed Maurer
PRESENT: Chairman, Edmund Haas; Commissioner, Sue Blankenship; Commissioner,
Ed Maurer; Commissioner Freddie Guerra; and Commissioner Cindy Bishop (virtually).
ABSENT: Vice Chair, Glenn Portman; and Commissioner, Kent Hafemann
Also present were Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator; Mary
Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner; and Kami McGee, Board Secretary.
Notice was given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell,
Texas, met on Thursday, November 16, 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)
Chairman Haas Called the Regular Session to order at
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1. Call to Order
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order at 6:23 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 6:35 p.m.
3. Citizen's 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.
4, Consider approval of the October 19, 2023, Planning and Zoning
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Maurer, seconded by Commissioner
Guerra, to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2023, Planning and Zoning
meeting. The motion was approved, 4-0, with Commission Bishop abstaining.
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-250R26R-H, Old Town Main Street (767
West Main St), a zoning change request from PD-250R26-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 26 - Historic) to PD-250R26R-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 26 Revised- Historic) to allow for a 775
square-foot ice cream shop and 2,359 square feet of speculative
restaurant uses on approximately 0.25 acres of property located at
767 West Main Street, at the request of Diana Ahmad.
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits and stated that staff is recommending approval of this request subject
to the following conditions:
1. The dumpster enclosure shall be setback from the south side lot line the
same distance as the main structure at minimum.
2. A grease trap shall be installed sufficiently sized to accommodate both
restaurant users.
3. Redesign the “Mr. Henry’s” can sign using a white aluminum backplate and
the “Mr. Henry’s” letters and ice cream cone either being halo or externally
illuminated.
4. Final signage design for the speculative restaurant shall be allowed to be
approved administratively by the Director of Community Development.
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Diana Ahmad, 137 Kingsridge Dr., Coppell, TX 75019, was present to answer
questions of the commission and requested the location of the dumpster be
moved closer to the southern property line.
Ahmad Khatib, 137 Kingsridge Dr., spoke about moving the dumpster away
from tenants.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up
to speak.
1.) Ann Dragon, 727 Bent Tree, spoke against the zoning change request.
2.) Jonathan Taskof, 736 Hammond St., spoke against the zoning change
request.
3.) Abe Tbaba, 734 Hammond St., spoke against the zoning change request.
Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Chairman Haas, seconded by Commissioner Guerra, to
approve the agenda item with staff conditions changing the location of the
dumpster enclosure to the middle of the lot abutting the alley and adding a
condition stating there be no deliveries between the hours of 10pm — Gam. The
motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-311-LI
(Planned Development- 311- Light Industrial) to PD-311R-LI (Planned
Development- 311 Revised- Light Industrial) to allow an overhead tank
line from the accessory tank farm structure to the existing office
warehouse on approximately 8 acres on a portion of Lot 3R1, Block 8
located at 508 Wrangler Drive.
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits stating
that staff was recommending approval of the request subject to the following
conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during detailed engineering plan review.
2. PD Conditions:
a. To paint the pipe rack to match the building.
Allen Hager, 5607 Ferris Dr., Arlington, TX 76017, Developer, was present to
answer questions of the commission.
Jared Doyle, 8728 Park Hill Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76179, Engineer, was present to
answer questions of the commission regarding the chemicals.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Guerra, seconded by Commissioner
Maurer, to approve the agenda item. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
7. Update on City Council items
Chairman Haas stated that the commission was updated on City Council items
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during Work Session.
Mary Paron-Boswell stated that all commissioners who had expiring terms in
2023, have been re-appointed.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning and Zoning Commission,
irman Haas adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. 2 |
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Kami NicGee, Board Secretary
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