BM 2001-06-21 PZ Minutes of June 21. 2001
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, June 21, 2001, in the Council Chambers of Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Vice Chairman Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Commissioner Greg McGahey
Commissioner Drew Halsey
Commissioner Sam Clark
Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Assistant Fire
Marshal Roland Asebedo, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond, City Planner Andrea Roy and
Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. City Attorney Robert Hager, Planning Director Gary
Sieb, and Fire Marshal Travis Crump were absent.
PRE-SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staffbriefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of Minutes dated May 17, 2001.
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve the minutes of May 17, 2001, as written.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; 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. PD-19L Freeport VII, zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-191-LI (Planned Development-191-
Light Industrial), to allow a reduction in the required parking on approximately
17.824 acres of property located at 611 S. Royal Lane, south of Creekview Drive
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(Freeport North Addition, Lot 2, Block A), at the request of Duke-Weeks Realty Corp.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that with a Planned Development, the number of required
parking spaces for warehouse use can be reduced, thus providing additional landscaping. She
stated that four notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet regarding this Public
Hearing and no responses were received. Ms. Diamond continued, stating that staff
recommends approval of this PD, subject to a condition included on the Site Plan, which she
read into the record.
Jeff Turner, Duke-Weeks, 5495 Beltline Road, #360, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this
item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak either
in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed concerning the condition cited on the Site Plan. The following words
were added: "in effect at the time such amendment is required." Ms. Diamond stated that the
Chief Building Official will monitor the need for additional parking.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. PD-191, Freeport VII, zoning
change from L! to PD-191-LI, subject to the following condition:
1)
In the event that the ratio of office to warehouse changes, and/or
the demand for parking increases due to the occupancy of the
building, an amendment to this PD will be required. Additional
parking shall be provided within the current landscaped areas,
while meeting the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance
in effect at the time such amendment is required.
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 Case No. PD-129R2~ Parks of Coppell~
Tract m (Huntington Ridge), zoning change request from PD-129R to PD-129R2, to
allow the construction of a masonry wall and revise monument signs to add raised
planting beds on approximately 26.177 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of Parkway Boulevard and Denton Tap Road, at the request of the Huntington
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Ridge Homeowners Association.
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, stating that the Huntington Ridge Homeowners Association is requesting to
construct a 6'-high masonry wall and monument sign along Denton Tap Road and revise the
existing monument sign to accommodate raised planting beds. She added that the wall will not
interfere with the existing 20'-wide drainage easement. Ms. Roy then stated that staff
recommends approval of this request, subject to two conditions, which she read into the
record.
Gary Roden, 130 Clover Meadow, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this item
before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he was in agreement with
staff conditions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to the expense of this project to the homeowners. Mr. Roden
stated that the wall will be built in conjunction with the adjacent Dry Clean City's wall and
sufficient money is being held in escrow.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve Case No. PD-129R2, Parks of Coppell, Tract
II! (Huntington Ridge), zoning change request from PD-129R to PD-129R2, subject to the
following conditions:
1)
The proposed wall shall be constructed of the same design
and material as the existing wall.
2)
The area of the masonry wall located over the 20' drainage
easement shall be constructed according to the provided wall
detail.
Commissioner Clark 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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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider the revocation of Special Use Permit-Il81, CC's Coffee
House, which allowed for the operation of a 1,920 square-foot coffee shop to be
located in Suite 401 of the Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center, 777 S. MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of the City of Coppell.
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit of the location of this facility, stating the revocation of this Special Use Permit is due
to the fact that CC's Coffee House no longer desires to occupy this lease space.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was none.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to revoke Special Use Permit-1181, CC's Coffee
House, which would have allowed for the operation of a 1,920 square-foot coffee shop to be
located in Suite 401 of the Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center, 777 S. MacArthur
Boulevard. Commissioner Nesbit seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in
favor of revocation. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1187~ Tasty Donuts~ zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to
allow the operation of an approximately 1,050 square-foot donut shop to be located in
Suite 409 of the Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center, 777 S. MacArthur Boulevard, at
the request of Paul Bang.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, stating this facility will basically accommodate take-out orders, although limited
seating will be available. She added that the applicant is now requesting to be open on
Sundays. Ms. Roy then stated that staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit,
subject to Condition No. 1 being amended to reflect Sunday hours of operation and three
additional conditions, which she read into the record.
Paul Bang, 9524 Valley Ranch Parkway E, #1091, Irving, TX 75063, was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating that he concurs with staff
comments.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffrey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
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There were none.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was none.
Action:
Commissioner Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1187,
change request from C to C-SUP, subject to the following conditions:
Tasty Donuts, zoning
1)
The hours of operation being limited to Monday through Friday:
5 a.m. to noon, Saturday: 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2)
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the
Site Plan, Elevations, Floor Plan and Sign Plan.
3)
No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the site is
constructed according to the approved Site Plan, including
required landscaping.
4)
The raceway of the signage shall match the material on which it is
mounted; i.e. bronze on brick.
Commissioner Kittrell 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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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1188~ Pan Acean Noodle Shop
& Grill~ zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial, Special
Use Permit), to allow the operation of an approximately 2,950 square-foot Chinese
Restaurant with private club to be located in the Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center,
777 S. MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Terra Builders.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, and stating
that with these last two restaurants, the 4,000 square-foot maximum for restaurant usage has
been reached for Coppell Crossing Shopping Center, Phase IV. She then stated that staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to the three conditions outlined in the
staff report, which she read into the record.
Dennis Wills, 2705 Wetstone Drive, Corinth, TX, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he has no concerns with staff
conditions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McCaffi-ey opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to
speak either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward.
No one spoke.
Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to the sign returns on individual letters. It was suggested that it
match existing attached signage in the shopping center. Also discussed were that adequate
lighting be required until closing hours; type of food offered, etc. Mr. Wills stated that he will
comply with signage requirements regarding returns for individual letters. Mr. Howard Wang,
978 Hummingbird Drive, Coppell, owner of the Empress of China, discussed the concept of
this restaurant.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. S-1188, Pan Acean Noodle Shop
& Grill, zoning change request from C to C-SUP, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The hours of operation being limited to Sunday through Saturday:
11 a.m. to midnight. 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, Elevations, Floor Plan and Sign Plan.
3)
No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the site is constructed
according to the approved Site Plan, including required landscaping.
4) The sign return match existing attached signage in the shopping center.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Reconsideration of the U-Haul International, Site Plan, to allow the construction of a
three-story mini-storage facility on approximately 2.02 acres of property located along
the south side of S.H. 121, east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of U-Haul
International.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, including a color board, indicating that because of significant changes
to the Site Plan from the time the Zoning Commission last denied it and
when Council considered the appeal, City Council remanded the Site Plan back to the
Commission for further review. She highlighted the changes to the Commission, which
included an increase in the building's square footage, a reduction of front truck parking spaces,
new elevations of the building showing a few glazed or tinted windows, etc. Ms. Diamond
then advised the Commission that staff, again, is recommending denial of this Site Plan and
recited the reasons for such recommendation.
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Art Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75270, and JeffEvans,
U-Haul International, 2727 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, were present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Mr. Anderson addressed the issues
regarding staff's recommendation for denial, stating that this U-Haul Site Plan is being
processed under the previous LI (Light Industrial) zoning classification in accordance with
Chapter 245 of the local Government Code, which deals with the vested rights statute and feels
the Site Plan meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for that zoning district.
Discussion:
Discussion followed relative to the increase in square footage of the building, percentage of
business from truck rentals vs. general storage, the tinting of all windows, color of interior
wall/doors, the fact that the location of front truck rentals and color of doors, etc., is
advertising, the fact that there'll be a monument sign at the front of the site, advising the public
of its existence, etc.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to deny the U-Haul International, Site Plan.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None
opposed.
10.
Consider approval of the St. Joseph Village~ Lots 1-4~ Block A~ Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a Retirement Community and municipal facilities on approximately
51.17 acres of property located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, 1200' east of
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of St. Joseph Village, Incorporated.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, stating that Lot 1 (approximately 30 acres) will house the residences,
chapel, etc.; Lot 2 (approximately 2 acres) will support the City's water facility which is
presently located on Sandy Lake Road; Lot 3 (approximately 2 acres) will be dedicated to the
City of Coppell for park uses; and Lot 4 (approximately 13iA acres) will eventually support a
Hike & Bike Trail with a pedestrian bridge. She then outlined the outstanding issues which
need to be resolved. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this
Preliminary Plat, subject to the 11 conditions outlined in the StaffReport.
Joe Dingman, 13223 Gladacres Drive, was present to represent this item before the
Commission and answer any questions, stating that he is in agreement with staff comments.
Discussion:
There was none.
Action:
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve the St. Joseph Village, Lots 1-4, Block A,
Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
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1)
The Final Plat shall not be filed prior to the release of the updated
F.E.M.A. maps, indicating that this property has been removed from the
flood plain.
2) TXU easements, as needed, are to be provided on the Final Plat.
3)
Submission and approval of the separate instruments for the abandonment
of the existing drainage easements.
4) Setback line needs to be provided along Sandy Lake Road.
5)
Retention of the notes providing for the Hike and Bike Trail
and the Pedestrian Bridge to be provided by separate instrument are
required, but the removal of the alignment of the proposed Hike and
Bike Trail from the plat is recommended.
6) Revisions to the fire lane radii to meet minimum standards is required.
7)
Verify that the minimum finished floor elevations stated on the plat
are in accordance with the City's Flood Plain Ordinance.
8) Provision of needed easements to the City of Irving for the water line.
9)
If revisions are not minor in nature, the submission of an amended
Site Plan for Phase 2 may be required due to the additional
width of the waterline easement.
10) Revise the R.O.W. for Sandy Lake Road to reflect the dedication
documents.
Once the R.O.W. for Sandy Lake Road is verified, then verify the
accuracy of the location of the trees along Sandy Lake Road as
indicated on the approved Landscape Plan.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Nesbit,
McGahey, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
11.
Consider approval of the Coppell Justice Center~ Site Plan Amendment, to allow the
construction of an addition onto the existing Justice Center Building on a portion of
13.09 acres of property located at 130 Town Center Boulevard, at the request of the City
of Coppell.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
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an exhibit of the proposal, describing the addition to the building, which would not impact the
landscaping, circulation or parking in this area. She went on to state that staff recommends
approval of this Site Plan Amendment, with no conditions.
Discussion:
There was none.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Coppell Justice Center, Site Plan
Amendment, 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.
12.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on June 12, 2001.
a. Case No. S-1186, Potter Concrete, LI to LI-SUP
b. Case No. PD-190, Trinity Shores, R to PD-SF-9
c. Trinity Shores, Preliminary Plat
d. Coppell Middle School West, Site Plan and Final Plat
e. Ordinance for Case No. S-1137R, First United Methodist Church
f. Ordinance for Case No. S-1182R, CC's Coffee House
g. Denial of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1185, Sergio's Market, Inc,/Mangia!
Market & Bakery
Assistant Planning Director Diamond updated the Commission on Council action.
Assistant Director's comments.
a. Street name change from North Texas Court to Fitness Court at the
entrance of the proposed fitness facility, Everybody Fits, located west
of Denton Tap Road, north of Sandy Lake Road.
b. Applications re Boards and Commissions - deadline is Monday, July 30th.
Assistant Planning Director Diamond advised the Commission of the above-mentioned street
name change proposal, which will be considered by Council on July l0th. She also reminded
the Commissioners that Board and Commission applications are now being accepted through
July 30th by the City Secretary Department. Chairman McCaffrey mentioned that he did not
receive an application. One will be mailed to him. Ms. Diamond then advised the Commission
of Mike Martin's impending departure from the City of Coppell's Engineering Department,
adding that, until further notice, Ken Griffin, City Engineer, will be attending our meetings.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary
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