BM 2000-10-19 PZ Minutes of October 19, 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, October 19, 2000, in the 2nd floor
Conference Room of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas
75019. The following members were present:
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Drew Halsey
Commissioner Greg McGahey
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, City Planner Andrea Roy, and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda.
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.
Commissioner McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Election of a Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Clark made a motion to nominate Rick McCaffrey as Chairman of
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Halsey seconded; motion
carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark,
Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
4. Election of a Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to nominate Texx Stewart as Vice
Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Kittrell
seconded. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell,
McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
5. Approval of Minutes dated September 21, 2000.
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the minutes of September 21,
2000, as written. Commissioner Nesbit seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-
0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1181, CC's Coffee
House, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P
(Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a 1,920 square
foot coffee shop to be located in Suite 401 of the Coppell Crossing IV
Shopping Center at 777 S. MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of CC's
Coffee House.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, showing exhibits, stating the seating capacity will be 60, adding that
no cooking will take place on premises. Preparation of food will only involve the
use of coffee urns and microwaves. After discussing staff concerns relative to the
square footage and design of the proposed attached signage, Ms. Diamond stated
that approval is recommended, subject to staff conditions, which she read into the
record.
Chris Heiser, Community Coffee Company, L.L.C., 5420 Corporate Boulevard,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He showed the Commission pictures of
the interior being proposed, stating 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:
Discussion followed relative to the square footage of the signage, the corporate logo,
lighting of the signs, lighting in the parking lot to ensure safety, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1181, CC's Coffee
House, zoning change from C to C-S.U.P, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The hours of operation being limited to 5:30 a.m. to midnight, 7 days
a week. The lights immediately adjacent to the retail facility shall
remain on during the hours of operation.
2)
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the site
plan, floor plan, sign plans and elevations.
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3)
The floor plan being revised to indicate seating and clearly labeled
serving areas.
4) The north arrow being corrected on the floor plan.
5)
The north and east elevations being revised to reflect proposed door
locations.
6)
The signage on the north elevation being reduced to the permitted 30
square feet of effective area.
7)
The raceway of the signage shall match the material on which it is
mounted; i.e. bronze on brick, off-white on EFIS.
8) The channel letters being ivory versus white.
9) The deletion of the black background for the channel letters.
Commissioner McGahey seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Creekview 2, Lot 3, Block B,
Replat, to allow the development of an office building on approximately 1.95
acres of property located along the east side of S. Denton Tap Road; south of
Bethel Road, at the request of Creekview II Partners, L.P.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the request, stating this replat establishes a 24'-wide fire lane and
reroutes an access and utility easement to tie into an existing easement. She then
stated that staff recommends approval, with no conditions.
Mike Daniel, Nathan D. Meier Consulting Engineers, 8080 Park Lane, Suite 600,
Dallas, TX 8523 1, was present to represent this item before the Commission and
answer any questions.
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 McGahey made a motion to approve the Creekview 2, Lot 3,
Block B, Replat, with no conditions. Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey,
Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the CoDDell Commerce Center,
Phase 1, ReDlat and Site Plan, to replat approximately 19.386 acres of
property and allow for the development of office and warehouse buildings on
a 9.62 acre portion located along the north side of Burns Street, between
Freeport Parkway and Hammond Street, at the request of Crescent Real
Estate Equities, LTD.
Commissioner Clark excused himself from deliberations, citing a business
relationship conflict of interest.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing a
number of exhibits, including a color board. After reviewing concerns regarding
office/warehouse use proportions/parking areas, maneuverability and visibility
issues regarding the rear parking spaces in the interior truck court where the
loading areas are located, lack of detail regarding the landscaping on the property,
the necessity for screening walls, etc., she described the building design and
materials being proposed. Ms. Roy stated that the maximum mix that can be
permitted in both buildings in the alternate plan is a 73% office use and a 27%
warehouse use. She then stated that staff recommends approval of both the Site
Plan and Replat, subject to a number of conditions, which she read into the
record.
James Williams, Koll Development Company, 8411 Preston Road, Suite 700,
Dallas, TX, and Thomas Maxwell, Alliance Architects, 1600 N. Collins
Boulevard, Suite 100, Richardson, TX, were present to represent these items
before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Williams stated agreement
with all staff conditions, and Mr. Maxwell discussed the percentage of
office/warehouse usage and defended the turning radii for the loading areas.
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:
Extended discussion followed regarding maneuverability in the truck loading
area, redesigning the screening walls to increase the radii so that trucks could pull
in from both the noah and south entrances and be able to back into corner loading
docks, providing additional landscaping, providing more detail to add interest to
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the walls of the buildings; i.e., introducing a third color, lowering the parapet
where the stone is introduced to create a vertical off-set, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Coppell Commerce
Center, Phase 1, Replat and Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
SITE PLAN CONDITIONS:
1) Comply with Section 34-1-8 (B.3) planting islands shall have a
minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet and a minimum
width of nine (9) feet.
2)
Provide additional low growing plants such as ground cover, shrubs,
and other landscaping materials within the two large landscape areas
adjacent to the decorative walls and at the entranceways.
3)
Revise Plant List on Sheet L1.2 to be consistent with the level of
landscaping shown on the site plan.
4)
Revise parking tabulations on site plan; staff calculates 350 provided
parking spaces.
5)
The Alternate Plan shall be limited to a level of office uses, which is
capable of being sustained by the indicated level of parking
(approximately 73% office).
6)
Revise loading area as shown in the Alternate Parking Layout to
ensure that truck turning radius is functional or provide documentation
showing acceptable turning radius on the Alternate Parking Layout.
7)
Revise parking rows perpendicular to the 8' decorative walls to ensure
safe backing-up and maneuvering of passenger vehicles or provide
documentation showing acceptable visibility.
8)
Provide 8' high decorative walls in front of the loading areas on
Alternate Parking Layout.
9) Revise monument sign to not exceed 6' in height.
10)
Work with staff to attain a screening wall at both the north and south
ends that will allow truck access to back into the loading areas,
creating an off-set wall, curbed wall or a step wall.
11) The applicant revisit the design of the buildings on the inside corners
of the buildings at the entries to the truck courtyards.
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REPLAT CONDITIONS:
1) The existing 30' rail easement shall be abandoned by separate
instrument and must be indicated on the plat.
2) Existing 10' drainage and utility easement shall be increased to 20'.
Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting
in favor. None opposed. Commissioner Clark was disqualified from participating
in the discussion and voting processes.
Consider approval of the Sherrill Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat and Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of a veterinary office on
approximately .776 of an acre of property located along the south side of Belt
Line Road, east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Tom & Leslie
Sherrill.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, showing exhibits and a color board, explaining the amendment to
the Site Plan consists of increasing the veterinary clinic by approximately 550
square feet and revising the elevations. She explained that the major differences
between these elevations and the previously approved elevation is the elimination
of most of the porch area, change in roof line and the elimination of the dormers
on the east and west elevations, which broke up the massive look of the roof.
After discussing staffs concerns, Ms. Diamond went on to say that staff
recommends approval of both the amended Site Plan and Final Plat, subject to the
conditions, which she read into the record.
Tom and Leslie Sherrill, 152 Mockingbird Lane, Coppell, TX, were present to
represent these items before the Commission and answer any questions. Mrs.
Sherrill explained the reasons for this revised Site Plan.
Discussion:
Extensive discussion followed relative to the placement of the building on the
property, its visual affect from Beltline Road, the pitch and massiveness of the
roof, dormers vs. no dormers, etc. Chairman McCaffrey suggested submitting to
Council two elevations - one with and one without dormers - and let Council
decide which design is more pleasing to the eye.
Action:
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve both the Final Plat and Site Plan
Amendment for Sherrill Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, subject to the following
conditions:
1)
A revision to the parking to provide 9' by 19' parking spaces with a
24' aisle, unless additional landscaping is provided.
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2)
Provide to the Planning Department by November 1st, additional
elevations showing dormers on the east and west sides of the
building.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to amend
Section 22-1.9 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, HC (Highway Commercial
district), to eliminate restaurants, caf~s, and cafeterias, including drive-ins as
permitted uses within such district, except by Special Use Permit.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, stating that presently, there is a conflict in the City's Zoning
Ordinance regarding restaurants being a permitted use under Highway
Commercial zoning. She emphasized that these uses are permitted only by
Special Use Permit in the City of Coppell.
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:
Commissioner Stewart asked whether or not there was a proposal caught in limbo
at this time, which would be affected by this change. Ms. Diamond replied in the
negative.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the proposed text change to
amend Section 22-1.9 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, HC (Highway
Commercial district), to eliminate restaurants, caf~s, and cafeterias, including
drive-ins as permitted uses within such district, except by Special Use Permit.
Commissioner Halsey seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart
voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to
amend Section 33-1.6 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Screening
Standards, to include the screening of ground level and roof-mounted
mechanical equipment.
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Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, stating that
numerous Site Plans are coming forward with exposed mechanical equipment either
on the roof or elsewhere on the property. At times, requiring applicants to shield
these units from view of public rights-of-way is met with resistance; hence, this
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Roy then read the proposed language into
the record.
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.
Discussion:
Extensive discussion followed relative to changing the wording to reflect all
ground equipment must be screened, the amount and type of screening necessary
to achieve the desired results, etc. It was suggested that this Public Hearing be
continued to the November 16th meeting.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to continue the Public Hearing regarding
the proposed text change to amend Section 33-1.6 of the Coppell Zoning
Ordinance, Screening Standards, to the Planning and Zoning Meeting of
November 16th. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-
0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-1-8 (B)3 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
Landscape Regulations, to eliminate the minimum number of vehicular
parking spaces per row.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, stating this
revision would eliminate an applicant from having to appeal to the Board of
Adjustment if less than 5 spaces per parking row is proposed.
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 McGahey made a motion to approve the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-1-8 (B)3 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
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Landscape Regulations, to eliminate the minimum number of vehicular parking
spaces per row. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-
0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-1-8 (C) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
Landscape Regulations, to clarify the intent of the perimeter landscaping
requirements.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item
Commission, stating this amendment clarifies the intent of this Ordinance.
to the
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 McGahey made a motion to approve the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-1-8 (C) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
Landscape Regulations, to clarify the intent of the perimeter landscaping
requirements. Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0)
with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
Landscape Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree, less than ten (10) caliper
inches, as an unprotected tree.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, giving
background information regarding this request, mentioning there may be some
opposition to this amendment by some members of the Tree Board.
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.
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Discussion:
Some discussion followed relative to problems created by Mesquite trees less than
t0 caliper inches.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the proposed text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance,
Landscape Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree, less than ten (t0) caliper
inches, as an unprotected tree. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey,
Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the proposed text change to
amend portions of Section 45 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Application
and Filing Fees; to amend Section 45-1 to remove specific fee amounts; to
add Section 45-2 to establish the filing date for applications for zone changes,
plat, and site plan approval, and to add Section 45-3 to prohibit the filing of
permit applications during the pendency of zoning applications.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, explaining that
filing fees are listed in the City Code, which is updated periodically. Having fees
appear in the Zoning Ordinance is not necessary, since many times they are
outdated. He then explained the reasoning for adding Sections 45-2 and 45-3 to the
Zoning Ordinance.
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 questions related to the proposed Section 45-
3, Bob Hager explained the Vested Rights issue.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the proposed text change to
amend portions of Section 45 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Application and
Filing Fees; to amend Section 45-1 to remove specific fee amounts; to add
Section 45-2 to establish the filing date for applications for zone changes, plat,
and site plan approval, and to add Section 45-3 to prohibit the filing of permit
applications during the pendency of zoning applications. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
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General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on October 10, 2000.
a. Coppell Center for the Arts, Site Plan Amendment
b. Canterbury Court, Preliminary Plat
c. Creekview 2, Lot 3, Block B, Site Plan
d. Everybody Fits, Site Plan
e. Hooptown, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Preliminary Plat
f. Northlake Business Center, Phase I, Replat and Site Plan
g. PD- 171R-HC, Verizon Communications (GTE)
h. PD-188, HO-C
i. PD- 189, Hooptown
j. PD-91R-SF-7, Northlake Woodlands East, Phase II, Lot 2,
Block 10
k. Park West Commerce Center, Site Plan Amendment and
Replat of Lots 1 & 3, Block 7
1. Riverchase Estates, Lot 11, Block B, Replat
m. S-1179 (Camille's Restaurant)
n. S-1180, Wings To Go
o. Ordinance for Case No. ZC-603(CH)
Planning Director Sieb apprised the Commission of Council' s action on the
above-mentioned cases.
Director' s comments.
a. Discussion regarding boundaries of the historic area of Old
Coppell.
Planning Director Sieb showed exhibits and discussed the handouts with the
Commissioners. He mentioned that there is considerable support to include
Grapevine Springs Park in the historic district and asked the Commission whether
or not the historic district should cross over Coppell Road to the west. Discussion
followed, which included thoughts of the new Service Center and proposed Senior
Center setting the tone for Old Coppell; i.e., buildings made of clapboard,
exhibiting a more "period" architecture, etc.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary