BM 2000-07-20 PZ Minutes of July 20, 2000
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6
p.m., and in regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 20, 2000, in the Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members
were present:
Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Vice Chair Texx Stewart
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Commissioner Greg McGahey
Commissioner Drew Halsey
Commissioner Sam Clark
Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Fire
Marshal Travis Crump, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Marcie
Diamond, and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Anna Kittrell
was absent.
PRE-SESSION (Omen to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Omen to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated June 15, 2000.
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve the minutes of June 15, 2000, as
written. Commissioner Clark seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Commissioner Nesbit arrived during discussion of Item No. 4.
PUBLIC HEARING: Reconsider approval of Case No. ZC-603(CH) zoning
from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial) on approximately 7.5
acres of property located at the southeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, reminding the Commission that on May 18th the Commission
unanimously recommended this change in zoning from LI to HC; however, before
this case could be forwarded to Council for action, a letter was received from the
owners claiming improper notification procedures and requesting that this case be
readvertised and reheard. Ms. Diamond advised the Commission that on April
20th, City Council approved a Special Use Permit for Jack In The Box on a
portion of this property, subject to moving the dumpster to comply with setback
regulations for this impending zoning change to Highway Commercial, which
was agreeable to the property owner. Since HC zoning is in accordance with the
Comprehensive Master Plan and changing the zoning to Highway Commercial
from Light Industrial will eliminate some undesirable uses so close to residential
zoning, staff recommends approval of this zoning change.
Public Hearinl~:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or opposition to appear. Those speaking in opposition
were:
Dan Anderson, Centex Development Company, 3100 McKinnon Street,
Suite 370, Dallas, TX
Dave Bunnell, 3721 Shenandoah, Dallas, TX
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to Primary Image Zones, setback requirements,
adhering to the Comprehensive Master Plan, etc. Ms. Diamond reiterated that the
original 300 acres of Vista Mortgage was zoned for a master-planned
development, but over the years, most of the property was sold off, dramatically
changing the character of this area, and these 7.5 acres are no longer appropriate
for light industrial type uses, given its location along a future major freeway and
abutting elementary and middle school properties.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-603(CH) zoning
from LI to HC. Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0)
with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No.
S-1177, Firestone, zoning change request from R (Retail) to R-S.U.P. (Retail,
Special Use Permit) to allow the construction of an automotive repair and
service center on approximately 1.2 acres of property along the south side of
W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200' west of S. Denton Tap Road, at the
request of the Richmond Group.
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond stated that the applicant has asked
for withdrawal of this case. Therefore, she stated that staff recommends denial,
without prejudice, of this Special Use Permit request.
The applicant did not appear.
Public Hearinl~:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or opposition to appear. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to deny Case No. S-1177, Firestone, zoning
change request from R to R-S.U.P. Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark,
Halsey and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1178, Chonstik
Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S-1056 (Commercial-S-1056) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow for a Chinese restaurant
located in Suite 112 of the Braewood Shopping Center located at 150 S.
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Moon J. Mclntosh.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond showed an exhibit of the request,
stating that this restaurant is in the former location of the Jacky Chan Chinese
restaurant. Because the ownership and restaurant name have changed, a new
Special Use Permit is required. She stated that staff recommends approval of this
Special Use Permit, reading three conditions into the record.
Charles McIntosh, 1521 Pebble Creek Drive, Coppell, TX, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating he is
in agreement with staff conditions.
Public Hearinl~:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or opposition to appear. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
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Action:
Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve Case No. S-1178, Chopstik
Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S-1056 to C-S.U.P. (Commercial,
Special Use Permit), subject to the following conditions:
1) Floor Plan, Site Plan and Sign Plan shall be attached to the Ordinance.
2)
The hours of operation shall be limited to:
Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
3)
The sales and service of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted
within this restaurant.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Carter Addition, Phase II,
ReDlat of Lots I and 2, to allow the development of two single-family homes
on approximately 7.96 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
Carter Drive and Moore Road, at the request of Brian Rathe.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an
exhibit of the proposal, recalling the history of this area, and stating that staff
recommends approval of this request, reading one condition into the record.
Bob Wright, 8150 Brook River, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions, stating he is in agreement with
the staff condition.
Public Hearinl~:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or opposition to appear. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey then closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Carter Addition, Phase II,
Replat of Lots 1 and 2, subject to the following condition:
1) TXU easements must be shown on the replat.
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Commissioner Nesbit seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Town Center Business Park,
Site Plan and ReDlat, to allow the development of an office building on
approximately 1.398 acres of property located along the south side of
Parkway Boulevard, approximately 200 feet west of Heartz Road, at the
request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the items to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposals, expanding on the Landscaping Plan, and stating that
staff recommends approval of these requests, subject to conditions which he read
into the record.
Mark Donaldson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek
Drive, Suite 200, Plano, TX, was present to represent these items before the
Commission and answer any questions, stating he is in agreement with the staff
conditions. He then addressed landscape issues.
Public Hearinl~:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or opposition to appear. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey then closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding the proposed
enhancing the landscaping feature in the center area.
lighting standards and
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Town Center Business
Park, Site Plan and Replat, subject to the following conditions:
SITE PLAN CONDITIONS:
1) Light standards shall not exceed 25 feet in height, matching those used
at Town Center, if possible.
2) Landscape with trees at ends of all parking bays.
3) Brick pavers be shown on Landscape Plan.
4)
Dimension typical parking space; if less than 19 feet long, additional
landscaping is required.
5) Show additional landscaping in center parking bay area.
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6)
Integrate pattern of landscaping in the center island to be similar to
over-all landscaping.
REPLAT CONDITIONS:
1) Change title to read: Replat of Lot 1-R.
2) Show utility easements as required by TXU.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the CoDDell Fire Station No. 2, Site Plan amendment, to
allow for the placement of a fuel tank with a seven-foot high brick screening
wall on approximately 1.51 acres of property located at 366 S. MacArthur
Blvd., at the request of the City of Coppell.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that staff recommends approval of this request,
with no conditions.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed relative to the visual effect of the fuel tank/fence upon
the park area and MacArthur Boulevard; whether or not the City would allow
another user an above-ground tank, the possibility of adding swing gates to better
shield this use, additional landscaping, etc. Fire Marshal Crump addressed the
swinging gate issue from accessibility, maintenance and safety aspects.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Coppell Fire Station No.
2, Site Plan amendment, subject to the following condition:
1)
A landscape screen needs to be added along the east side of drive
to help shield the view of the fuel tank from the park area.
Commissioner Nesbit seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Jack in the Box Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat,
to allow the construction of a restaurant on approximately 1.03 acres of
property located along the south side of S.H. 121, approximately 260 feet east
of N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Terry Musselman.
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Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing an
exhibit, stating that staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, with no conditions.
He then reminded the Commission that it has Final Plat approval authority.
The applicant was not asked to appear.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve the Jack in the Box Addition,
Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat, with no conditions. Commissioner Clark seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey,
Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Canterbury Court, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of 15 single-family homes on approximately 6.373 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal, stating staff has major concerns with
this project, including issues involving access to and developability of adjacent
properties, cul-de-sac length, the preservation of additional trees, the location of the
sanitary sewer line on Lot 3, the wall material/color, etc. Ms. Diamond advised the
Commission that staff recommends denial of this Preliminary Plat.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc., 5225 Village Creek Drive,
Suite 200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission
and answer any questions. He addressed each staff concern and defended the
layout of the subdivision, showing pictures of existing screening walls throughout
the City which use a combination of masonry materials, etc.
Discussion:
Extended discussion followed relative to access to adjoining properties,
coordination of masonry materials on the entrance wall, proximity of the existing
home to the west relative to this proposed subdivision and a possible stub-out
street to that area, preservation of additional trees to the north, etc. Ms. Diamond
also asked that the draft of the Homeowners Association agreement be revised,
referencing the subdivision name, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to deny the Canterbury Court,
Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-
0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart
voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the MacArthur Vista Center, Site Plan and Minor Plat,
to allow the construction of a retail building on approximately 1.42 acres of
property located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 476 feet north of DeForest Road, at the request of Dowdey,
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, stating that a
letter from Art Anderson, attorney for the Hinckley family, was received by the
Planning Department, requesting this case be postponed until the August 17th
P&Z Meeting. Mr. Sieb recommended that the Minor Plat be denied and
reconsidered with the Site Plan on August 17th.
The applicant was not asked to appear.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to deny, without prejudice, the MacArthur
Vista Center, Minor Plat, and continue the hearing of the Site Plan and Minor Plat
on August 17th. Commissioner McGahey seconded the motion; motion carried
(6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor of denial and continuance. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on July 11, 2000.
a. Ordinance for the proposed amendments to the Land Use
Map of the Comprehensive Plan.
b. Ordinance for Case No. PD-185, CoDDell Industrial
Addition.
c. Ordinance for Case No. PD-133R2, Magnolia Village.
d. Correction to Ordinance No. 2000-910, pertaining to the
renaming of Hawken Drive, by changing all references to
Lot 16A to 16B.
e. Ordinance for a proposed text change to amend a portion
of Section 27-1 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, PD
Regulations, to allow the Board of Adjustment to grant
variances as they relate to placement of fences within
Planned Development Districts.
f. Ordinance for Case No. S-1173, Sprint PCS Antenna.
g. Ordinance for Case
h. Ordinance for Case
i. Ordinance for Case
j. Ordinance for Case
k. Ordinance for Case
I. Ordinance for Case
Restaurant.
No. PD-183, CoDDell High School.
No. ZC-609(CH).
No. ZC-607(CH).
No. ZC-606(CH).
No. ZC-605(CH).
No. S-1176, Jack In The Box
m. Ordinance for Case No. PD-176R, McMillan Estates.
n. Case No. ZC-604(CH) zoning change from MF-2 to PD-
MF-2.
o. Case No. PD-176R2, McMillan Estates, PD Amendment.
p. Bethel Road Estates, Phase II Lots I and 2, Block 1, Minor
Plat.
q. Old CoDDell Estates, ReDlat of Lots 15 and 16, Block 1.
r. Lake Park Addition, Re.lat of Lot 15, Block E.
s. Riverside Church of Christ Addition, Re.lat.
t. CoDDell Center for the Arts, Amended Site Plan.
Planning Director Sieb briefed the Commission on the action taken by
Council.
B. Director' s comments.
Planning Director Sieb announced that Council Chambers will be
remodeled during the last quarter of the year and suggested that
meetings be held in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Chairman
McCaffrey stated that if a controversial case is being considered, we
might consider holding the meeting at the Library, otherwise, the 2nd
floor Conference Room would be fine.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m.
Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary