BM 2001-02-15 PZ MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2001
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6:00 p.m.,
and in regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 15, 2001, in the City Council
Chambers at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Vice Chairman Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Drew Halsey
Commissioner Sam Clark
Commissioner Greg McGahey
Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, City Attorney David Dodd, Assistant City Engineer
Mike Martin, Fire Marshal Travis Crump, Planning Director, Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning
Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Andrea Roy, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson,
and Interim Planning Secretary Darlene Austin.
PRE-SESSION: (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
The staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
Item 12 was considered at this time, see Item 12 for minutes.
3. Approval of Minutes of January 18, 2001.
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 2001, as
written. Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-114R, zoning change
request from PD-114-SF-7 (Planned Development-Il4, Single Family-7) and SF-12
(Single Family-12) to PD-114R (Planned Development-ll4R, Residential/Rest
Home/Nursing Home), to allow the development of a Retirement Community on
approximately 50.17 acres of property located along the south side of Sandy Lake
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Road, 1200' east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of St. Joseph Village,
Incorporated.
Presentation:
Director of Planning and Community Services, Gary Sieb, made the presentation to the
Commission reviewing the history of the request and detailing the revisions since the
previous public hearing, further indicating that staff recommends approval subject to
conditions.
Monsignor Killian Broderick, 129 Lansdowne, St. Joseph Village, Inc.; Jim Phillips,
Aguirre Corporation, 2829 Lovers Lane, Dallas; and Joe Dingman, Project Coordinator,
12700 Park Central, 15th Floor, Dallas, made presentations to the Commissioners and
answered questions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing on Item 4 and asked for people who
wanted to speak either in favor or opposition to appear.
The following persons spoke in favor of this project:
Eric Wewers, 135 Clover Meadow, Coppell;
Bill Harrington, 905 Elmvale Court, Coppell;
Jay Turner, 747 Blue Jay, Coppell; and
Ed Hintz, 226 Walnut Grove Lane, Coppell.
The following persons spoke in opposition of this project.
Bill Butler, 1304 Breanna, Way, Coppell;
Anil Sabnis, 1290 Bradford Drive, Coppell; and
Vilma Thibodeau, 1328 Breanna Way, Coppell.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding the height of the buildings; the overall density of the
buildings; the need for this type of facility in Coppell; how would the fact that the owners
are a 503 (c) corporation affect the taxes paid by the facility to the taxing entities and the
surrounding developments; whether the residents would be buying or renting their
housing; the landscaping plans for the development; the color of the brick to be used in
the development; how this development will affect the floodplain area; whether the
development proposal been reviewed by the Coppell Fire Department and it met their
requirements; the proposed land swap with the City of Coppell and relocating the water
storage facility located on that parcel of land; the parking spaces that will be available;
the extension of Star Leaf Street; the landscaping around the drainage area on Sandy
Lake Road; the maintenance on the linear park area on the east side of the development;
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what affect this facility may have on the traffic flow in the area; and the parkland
acquisition fees.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. PD-114R, zoning change
request from PD-114-SF-7 and SF-12 to PD-114R subject to the following conditions:
The City and applicant agree to moving the ground storage facility
to the location shown on the site plan. (This condition is currently
being pursued by both parties.)
Star Leaf Street be extended to Sandy Lake Road subsequent to the
land swap between the applicant and the City, and to be opened
before any CO is issued for Phase Two development.
Turn-around at each entrance be designed so a vehicle can
maneuver around the opening and re-enter the traveled lane
without any back-up movements. (The applicant has agreed to this
condition, as well as reducing the width of the access ways to no
greater than a 24 foot width.)
The guard gate along Sandy Lake Road be relocated relative to
turn-around redesign. (The applicant has met this condition.)
Provide at least one parking space for each unit constructed in this
development. (The applicant has agreed to this condition and will
provide staff with Phase ! and Phase I! parking space counts prior
to the City Council hearing.)
Required landscaping be included in the remote parking lot east of
Star Leaf Street unless deemed unacceptable during flood plain
review. (This condition has been met.)
Provide at least one loading space of 15 by 30 feet; and show
appropriate plans/submittals.
Lower all buildings to a maximum height of 3 stories, not to
exceed 54 feet.
9. Reduce overall density by 25-30 units.
10.
The 13 acres labeled "linear park" on the east side of this
development be retained and maintained by the applicant with a 20
foot north-south hike/bike trail easement provided to the City.
(This condition has been met.)
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11.
Provide a detailed site plan based upon Planning Commission's
remarks relative to landscaping, for the water body running parallel
to Sandy Lake Road.
12.
Change building materials from stucco and stone to brick and stone
and revise the brick color to a darker tone.
13.
Abide by Departmental comments.
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14. Payment of the $1285/du parkland acquisition fee.
Commissioner McGahey seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Commissioner's McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor
of the motion.
There was a short recess held at this time.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park~ Block 2~
Lots 3A~ 3B~ 3C~ and Common Area 1~ Replat and Site Plan, to replat approximately
37.35 acres of property and allow for the development of an office/warehouse
building on an ll.62-acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of Freeport
Parkway and Gateway Boulevard, at the request of Halff Associates, Incorporated.
Presentation:
City Planner, Andrea Roy, made a presentation to the Commission reviewing the history
and the revisions that have been made since the previous public hearing and further
indicating that staff recommends approval subject to conditions.
Derek Downs, 7634 Clarita, Dallas, Halff & Associates, Applicant, made a presentation
to the Commission detailing the request and answered questions from the
Commissioners.
Steve Bryan, 5812 Pathfinder Trail, Piano, Owner, made a presentation relative to revised
elevations to the Commission and answered questions from the Commissioners.
Public Hearing
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing on Item 5 and asked for people who
wanted to speak either in favor or against the proposal. No one spoke and Chairman
McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
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Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding the landscaping; the size of the building; whether bald
cypress would be the appropriate tree to use at this development; and the elevation of the
building.
Action:
Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve the Gateway Business Park, Block 2,
Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, and Common Area 1, Replat and Site Plan subject to the following
conditions:
REPLAT CONDITIONS:
Placement of the legal description and survey of the portion of Exchange
Circle to be abandoned.
City Council approval of the proposed abandonment of 16,807 square feet
of Exchange Circle and dedication of 5,820 square feet.
All right-of-way improvements shall be made within 90 days from City
Council approval. All other matters related to the abandonment and
dedication shall be resolved within the same time period.
No landscaping shall be placed over underground utilities on lots 3A, 3B,
3C or common area 1.
SITE PLAN CONDITIONS:
1. No landscaping shall be placed over underground facilities.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion, and the motioned carried 6-0 with
Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor
of the motion. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-94R~ SF-9, zoning change
request to amend PD-94, SF-9 (Planned Development-94, Single Family-9) to
PD94R, SF9 (Planning Development-94R, single family-9) to allow an expansion of
the existing home into the required eight (8) foot side yard, on approximately 0.8 of
an acre of property located at 637 Swan Drive, at the request of Lester and Bridget
Bell.
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, Marcie Diamond, made a
presentation to the Commission explaining that the expansion to the house would be set
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back two (2) feet from the east property line, and indicating that staff recommends
approval with no conditions..
Lester and Bridgett Bell, 637 Swan Drive, Applicant, responded to the Commissioner's
questions.
Public Hearing
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing on Item 6 asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or against the proposal. No one spoke and Chairman McCaffrey
closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed with regards to what the neighbors think about the addition; and
how common are the front entry garages are in this area.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve Case No. PD-94R, SF-9, allowing
for a two (2) foot side yard with no conditions.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion, and the motion carried 6-0 with
Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor
of the motion. None opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Nash Manor Addition~ Replat of Lot 6~
Block A of the Stringfellow Addition and Site Plan, to allow the platting of six (6)
single-family lots on approximately 2.27 acres of property located at the end of Nash
Street, approximately 395 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of JR
Holdings, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, Marcie Diamond, made a
presentation to the Commission indicating that staff recommends approval subject to
conditions.
Director of Planning and Zoning, Gary Sieb, discussed the planning issues relating to lot
sizes and reduction in density.
City Attorney, Bob Hager, stated that platting is ministerial and the request is in
conformance with zoning SF 12.
James Rea, 403 Quail, Coppell, Applicant, made a presentation to the Commission and
answered questions from the Commissioners.
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Bryan Powell, James and Carter, 12000 Ford Road, Suite 180, Dallas, Applicant, made a
presentation to the Commission and answered questions from the Commission.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing on Item 7 asking for people who wanted
to speak either in favor or against the proposal.
The following persons spoke in favor of Item 7:
John Smith, 143 S. Moore, Coppell; and
Jerry and Quay Bratton, 644 Quail, Coppell.
Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding how the neighbors felt about the new houses, the
preservation of the large trees on the land, the deed restrictions the owner has agreed to
protect the privacy of the surrounding landowners; the size of the lots; and how this
development would effect the drainage in the surrounding area.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve Nash Manor Addition, Replat of Lot
6, Block A of the Stringfellow Addition and Site Plan, subject to the following conditions
and removal of Number 1 of the Site Plan and Replat Conditions which stated:
The reduction of the density by one lot, to increase the sizes and
widths of the lots to be more compatible with adjacent
development patterns.
REPLAT CONDITIONS:
1. City Council approval of the alley waiver and the mountable curbs.
Submission, staff review and approval of a Homeowner's
Associations Agreement.
Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the removal of any
trees. Trees removed from this site require retribution under the
Tree Preservation Ordinance of $100.00 per caliper inch removed.
The preservation techniques called out in the Tree Preservation
Ordinance must be followed for trees designated to be preserved
on site. If trees are removed or damaged in addition to those
already designated, retribution may be due for those trees.
Per the Park Dedication Ordinance, fee of $1,285 per lot will be
required.
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Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion, and the motioned carried 4-2 with
Commissioners McGahey, McCaffrey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor of the motion,
and Commissioners Kittrell and Clark voting against the motion.
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Consider approval of Case No. Freeport North~ Lot 1~ Site Plan Amendment, to
allow the enlargement/expansion of a screening wall on 7.1784 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane, at the request
of Alliance Architects.
Presentation:
City Planner, Andrea Roy, made a presentation to the Commission.
Charlie Reagan, Alliance Architects, 1600 N. Collins Blvd., #1000, Richardson,
Applicant, made a presentation to the Commission and answered questions from the
Commissioners.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell motioned to approve Freeport North, Lot 1, Site Plan Amendment
with no conditions. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion, and the motioned
carried 6-0 with Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and
Stewart voting in favor of the motion. None opposed.
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Consider approval of the Magnolia Fisheries~ Minor Plat and Site Plan, to allow the
development of an office/warehouse on approximately 0.773 of an acre of property
along the west side of Coppell Road (217 Coppell Road), approximately 321 feet
north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of David Eyestone.
Presentation:
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, Marcie Diamond, made a
presentation to the Commission.
David Eyestone, 809 East 2nd Street, Weatherford, Applicant, made a presentation to the
Commission and answered questions from the Commissioners.
Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding the proposed pond that will be located in front of the
business; the need for a soils report to allow for the continued use of the septic system
and the preservation of trees in lieu of additional landscaping.
Action:
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Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Magnolia Fisheries, Minor Plat and
Site Plan subject to the following conditions:
SITE PLAN CONDITIONS:
1. Elimination of the southern curb cut onto Coppell Road.
Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the removal
of any trees.
The preservation techniques called out in the Tree
preservation Ordinance must be followed for these trees
designated to be preserved on site. If trees are removed or
damaged in addition to those already designated, retribution
may be due for those trees.
4. No attached or detached signs shall be permitted.
Revise the elevations of the building to include a double
row of bricks each extended 3¼ inch with a soldier course
along the top row of the faCade.
MINOR PLAT CONDITIONS:
Addition of metes and bounds description of the fire lane
needs to be included on the plat.
Prior to submission of a building permit, an on-site soils
testing report must be prepared by a state licensed
professional, trained in septic system design, and approved
by the Chief Plumbing Official to determine the suitability
of the existing septic system to serve the proposed use. If
the result of the soil testing is negative, connection to a
sanitary sewer line will be mandated.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion, and the motioned carried 6-0 with
Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor
of the motion. None opposed.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment, to amend Section 34-2-12(E), Protected Tree Replacement, to lengthen
the time limit currently permitted for the planting of replacement trees from a three-
month extension to a six-month extension.
Presentation:
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Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, Marcie Diamond, made a
presentation to the Commission.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing on Item 10 asking for people who
wanted to speak either in favor or against the proposal. No one spoke and Chairman
McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment, to amend Section 34-2-12(E), Protected Tree Replacement. Commissioner
Clark seconded the motion, and the motioned carried 6-0 with Commissioners McGahey,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor of the motion. None
opposed.
11.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on February 13,2001.
a. Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R5, Coppell Service Center,
zoning
change request from PD- 108 (Planned Development- 108) to PD- 108-R5
Ordinance for Case No. PD-178R2, Town Center West, Detail Site Plan of
the Children's Courtyard, daycare and child development center
Ordinance for Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House, zoning change
request from PD-178R to PD-178R-S.U.P.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1183, Quizno's, zoning change request from
PD-178R to PD-178R-S.U.P.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1184, Eason Petroleum, Gas Station and
Convenience Store, zoning change request from C to C-S.U.P.
Ordinance for a proposed text change to amend Section 33-1.6 of the
Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Screening Standards
A. Director of Planning and Community Services, Gary Sieb, updated the
Commission on the Council planning agenda items on February 13, 2001.
Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R5, Coppell Service Center, zoning
change request from PD- 108 (Planned Development- 108) to PD- 108-R5
Ordinance for Case No. PD-178R2, Town Center West, Detail Site Plan of
the Children's Courtyard, daycare and child development center
Ordinance for Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House, zoning change
request from PD-178R to PD-178R-S.U.P.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1183, Quizno's, zoning change request from
PD-178R to PD-178R-S.U.P.
Ordinance for Case No. S-1184, Eason Petroleum, Gas Station and
Convenience Store, zoning change request from C to C-S.U.P.
Ordinance for a proposed text change to amend Section 33-1.6 of the
Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Screening Standards
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Director's comments.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services and Richard
McCaffrey, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, asked for volunteers to
serve on a Joint Committee to discuss drought resistant plants. The Committee
will consist of three (3) Planning and Zoning Commission members and three (3)
Keep Coppell Beautiful members to look at the plant palette and make some
revisions to add plants that are more disease and drought resistant, and make a
report to the City Council in August.
The following commissioners volunteered to serve on this Committee:
Texx Stewart
Drew Halsey
Anna Kittrell
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, then asked the
Commission how they felt the meeting went in the new Chambers and asked for
any suggestions.
12.
Discuss and consider appointment of Interim Secretary and Interim Alternative
Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Commission.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to appoint Kathy Wilkerson as Interim Secretary
and Darlene Austin as Interim Alternative Secretary to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and the motion carried 6-0
with Commissioners McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in
favor of the motion. None opposed.
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary
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