BM 2024-11-24 PZ255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas City of Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00 PM 255 Parkway Blvd
Edmund Haas Gienn Portman
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Sue Blankenship
Freddie Guerra Kent Hafemann
Ed Maurer
PRESENT: Chairman, Edmund Haas; Commissioner, Sue Blankenship; Commissioner,
Kent Hafemann; and Commissioner, Cindy Bishop
ABSENT: Vice Chair, Glenn Portman; Commissioner, Ed Maurer; and Commissioner,
Freddie Guerra
Also present were Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner; Matt Steer, Development
Services Administrator; Luay Rahil, Assistant Director of Community Development;
Aaron Tainter, Assistant Director of Public Works; Cole Baker, E.I.T., Graduate
Engineer; Robert Hager, City Attorney; and Phoebe Stell, Deputy City Secretary.
Notice was given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell,
Texas, met on Thursday, November 21, 2024, 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:
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Regular Session (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
2. Work Session (Open to the Public)
The Planning and Zoning Commission was briefed on each posted agenda
item, no vote was taken on any item discussed.
3. Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Chairman Haas adjourned the Work Session at 6:36 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 6:42 p.m.
4. Citizens Appearance
Chairman Haas advised that no one signed up to speak at Citizens
Appearance.
5, Consider approval of the October 17, 2024, Planning and Zoning
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hafemann, seconded by Commissioner
Bishop, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2024, Planning and Zoning
meeting. The motion was approved, 3-0, with Commissioner Blankenship
abstaining.
6. Consider approval of the October 24, 2024, joint meeting minutes with
the F.O.A.R.D. Task Force and Smart City boards of the City of Coppell.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hafemann, seconded by Commissioner
Bishop, to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2024, joint meeting with the
F.O.A.R.D. Task Force and Smart City Boards. The motion was approved
unanimously, 4-0.
ty PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-319-SF-12, Lot 18, Block 4, North Lake
Woodlands 3, a zoning change request from SF-12 (Single-Family-12) to
PD-319-SF-12 (Planned Development 319- Single-Family-12) to
approve an existing carport encroaching within the required side
setback, located at 552 Arbor Brook Lane, at the request of Derric
Bonnot, the property owner.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell presented the case with exhibits and stated that staff is
recommending denial of the request. If the PZ Commission decides to
recommend approval of the request, staff would request the following PD
Conditions:
1. To allow the carport where it exists and cannot be expanded.
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Derric Bonnot, 552 Arbor Brook Lane, gave a presentation and answered
questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up
to speak.
1. Laura Swaldi, 525 Arbor Brook Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
2. Stan Friend, 411 Rolling Hills Circle, spoke against the zoning change
request.
3. Robyn Broderick, 529 Leavalley Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
4. Jason Moore, 444 Hidden Valley Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
5. Claudio Campos, 555 Arbor Brook Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
6. Kelly Fishbaugh, 413 Meadowcreek Road, spoke in favor of the zoning
change request.
7. David VonZurmuehlen, 301 Forrest Crest Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning
change request.
8. Sarah Hicks, 564 Arbor Brook Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
9. Camille Penniman, 559 Arbor Brook Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning
change request.
10. Clint Riley, 517 Carter Dr., spoke in favor of the zoning change request.
11. Shane Pope, 313 Meadowcreek Road, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
12. Jordy Bernhart, 751 Pelican Lane, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
Chair of the Commission Edmund Haas closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hafemann to approve the agenda item.
There was no second, therefore the motion failed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blankenship, seconded by
Commissioner Bishop, to deny the agenda item. The motion passed with the
following vote (3-1):
Aye: Commissioner Blankenship, Chairman Haas, Commissioner Bishop
Nay: Commissioner Hafemann
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-313R-MF-2, Lake Breeze Condominiums, a
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-313R-MF-2 (Planned
Development 313- Revised -Multi-Family 2) to approve a Detailed Site
Plan for a 71-unit, four(4) story condominium apartment complex on
approximately 4.4 acres located on the east side of S. Belt Line Road
and the west side of Sanders Loop, approximately 660 feet south of E.
Belt Line Road and an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Master
Plan from Mixed Use Community Center to Urban Residential
Neighborhood, at the request of Coppell Lake Breeze, LLC, being
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represented by Greg Frnka of GPF Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell presented the case with exhibits and stated that staff is
recommending approval of the request subject to the following PD Conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed
engineering review.
-2,A replat willbe required.—
3. The installation of a southbound left turn deceleration lane on Belt Line
Road at the existing median
opening serving this site.
4. Building elevations be approved as presented, however building must
provide for noise attenuation
for all the windows on the building as well as all exterior walls include
continuous insulation on the
outside of the studs with a minimum of R-19 insulation.
5. Site lighting shall meet City of Coppell requirements.
6. To allow for parking as shown on the plans.
7. To allow for four stories and a height up to 60-ft
8. To not restrict the number of three-bedroom units.
9. Amend the Future Land Use Plan to Urban Residential Neighborhood.
10. To require HOA documents prior to filing the plat.
11. The applicant will work with the Fire Department to realign the fire lane
located at the Belt Line entrance, to accommodate the ladder truck.
Cole Baker, E.I.T., Graduate Engineer, was present to answer questions of the
commission regarding traffic and the deceleration lane.
Greg Frnka, 721 Dove Circle, Coppell, TX, was present to answer questions of
the commission.
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 Hafemann, seconded by Commissioner
Blankenship, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions including an
amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan from Mixed Used
Community Center to Urban Residential Neighborhood. The motion passed
unanimously, 4-0.
9. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Coppell Planning and
Zoning Commission approving a waiver of Coppell Subdivision
Ordinance, Section 13-9-1(G)(19) of the Coppell Code of Ordinances,
requirement that a residential building pad shall not be less than 12
inches above the curb elevation for Lot 6, Block 8, Village at Cottonwood
Creek Section 1, 254 Winding Hollow Ln.
STAFF REP.: Cole Baker
Cole Baker, E.I.T. Graduate Engineer presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of this waiver, subject to the
following conditions:
a. The building pad site cannot be lower than one inch (1”) below the curb
elevation of the affected lot as measured at the curb line of Winding Hollow
Lane;
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b. The Texas licensed engineer shall provide a sealed letter to the City of
Coppell attesting to the following:
1. Adequate site drainage has been designed to protect the home from storm
water runoff.
2. Homeowner is made aware that the slab elevation does not meet current
ordinance requirements.
3. Homeowner is made aware of the ongoing maintenance required for the site
drainage to function as designed.
4. Owner or engineer state awareness of any recurring drainage issues.
c. Upon acceptance by the City Engineering Department to verify the
above-stated conditions, a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed by the
owner in the deed record of Dallas County.
d. That no building permit shall be issued unless the conditions recited herein
or compliance of Coppell Subdivision Ordinance have been met.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner
Blankenship, to approve the agenda item with staff conditions. The motion
passed unanimously, 4-0.
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 Commission, Chairman Haas
adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Edmund Haas, Chair
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Kami McGee, Board Secretary
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