BM 2001-11-15 PZ Minutes of November 15, 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, November 15, 2001, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present:
Chairman Greg McGahey
Vice Chairman Drew Halsey
Commissioner Sam Clark
Commissioner Ann Dragon
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Also present were City Engineer Ken Griffin, EIT Teresa Turner, 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
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Briefing on the Agenda.
Staffbriefed the Commission on the cases.
(Open to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Chairman McGahey called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes dated October 18, 2001.
Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve the minutes of October 18, 2001, as written.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED): i Consider approval of Case No. S-1193,
Grandy's Restaurant, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.-l193
(Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il93), to allow the operation of an approximately
3,000 square-foot restaurant on 1.39 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Denton Tap Road and Fitness Court (North Texas Court), at the request of Wainscott
& Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits of the
proposal, including a color board, comparing the previous submittal heard by the Commission
on September 20th to the present one. She stated that although staff typically discourages
drive-throughs which directly face public rights-of-way, the applicant has shifted the building
back approximately 45 feet from the property line and will provide additional landscaping while
attempting to work with the grade to provide a 42" high landscaped screening wall to help
screen the drive-through from Fitness Court. After discussing concerns relative to the white
striping on the green metal canopy, potential for future fading problems when using E.I.F.S. for
a parapet wall material and concern with the signage locations, Ms. Roy stated that staff
recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, reading conditions into the record, adding
one condition relative to hours of operation.
Mark Wainscott, Wainscott and Associates, Inc., 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, TX, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing
staff conditions.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey 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 McGahey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was some discussion as to location of signs, eliminating the white stripes on the canopy,
the location and use of E.I.F.S., etc.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1193, Grandy's Restaurant,
zoning change request from C to C-S.U.P.-1193, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Provide a grading plan, showing proposed grades and taking into consideration
the presence of the retaining wall.
2)
Eliminate the white (regal white) accent stripes at the corners of the building,
providing one continuous color on the standing seam metal canopy (green).
3)
Substitute full brick, "Z" brick or cut brick for the proposed E.I.F.S. material
along the top of the building.
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4)
Eliminate one building wall sign on the north building wall and provide one
sign in compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, constructed
of the same material, color, and design, as shown.
5)
Substitute or provide additional snubs along the south side of the retaining wall
that will provide a solid landscape screen (i.e. Nellie R. Stevens or Dwarf
Burford Holly).
6)
Remedy inconsistency between number of parking spaces shown on the site
plan and the landscape plan.
7) Hours of operation shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
Consider approval of the Grandy's Addition~ Lot 1~ Block 1~ Minor Plat~ to allow the
development of an approximately 3,000 square-foot restaurant on 1.39 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Fitness Court (North Texas
Court), at the request of Wainscott & Associates, Inc.
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the
proposal, stating that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, reading conditions into the
record.
Mark Wainscott, Wainscott and Associates, Inc., 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve the Grandy's Addition, Lot 1, Block 1,
Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Show the proposed Lot and Block numbers within the Title block of
the plat.
2)
Provide a note on the plat indicating the volume and page (Vol. 98118,
Pg. 00037) of the existing utility easement which extends from Fitness
Court and ends toward the middle of the site and that it will be
abandoned by separate instrument.
3)
Increase the width of the proposed 10' water easement to 20'.
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Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCatYrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED): Consider approval of Case No. PD-133-HC-R3,
Community Credit Union~ zoning change request from PD-133-HC (Planned
Development-133, Highway Commercial) to PD-133-HC-R3 (Planned Development-
133-Highway Commercial, Revision 3) to allow the development of an approximately
6,000 square-foot financial institution on approximately one-and-a-half acres of
property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road, at the
request of Community Credit Union.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, comparing this submittal to the previous plans discussed at the
October 18th Commission meeting, adding that most staff concerns have been addressed. She
then stated that staff recommends approval, reading conditions into the record, adding a
condition that the monument sign be externally vs. internally illuminated.
Gary Weeter, PGAL, 3131 McKinney, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75204, was present to represent
this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with staff
conditions. He then addressed the redesign of the building.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey 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. The following
person spoke:
Michael Stevens_, 122 Natches Trace, Coppell, TX, -- had concerns regarding
the height of the screening wall.
Chairman McGahey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding parking, the height of the rotunda feature in relation to the
rest of the building, etc.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve Case No. PD-133-HC-R3, Community
Credit Union, zoning change request from PD-133-HC to PD-133-HC-R3, subject to the
following conditions:
SITE PLAN:
1) Verification from TxDot that the driveway off S.H. 121 will be permitted,
and if a deceleration lane will be required to serve that driveway.
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LANDSCAPE PLAN:
1) Rectify the inconsistencies between the caliper inches of the trees as
stated on the landscape plan and those identified on the plant list.
ELEVATIONS:
1) Revision to the monument sign to be externally illuminated.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. Commissioner
Kittrell opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1196~ Chili's Restaurant, zoning
change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P.-l196 (Town Center, Special Use
Permit-Il96), to allow the operation of an approximately 3,700 square-foot restaurant
with private club to be located in the retail center under construction at 130 N. Denton
Tap Road, approximately 160 feet south of Town Center Drive at the request of Chili's
Grill & Bar Too.
Commissioner McCaffrey excused himself from deliberations because of a conflict of interest.
He exited the Council Chambers.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits of the proposal, discussing staff concerns; i.e., the applicant's desire to relocate a
previously approved dumpster for the site, adding its own secured dumpster area directly
outside the rear entrance of the restaurant, the sign proposed to be lit with red neon, etc. She
suggested the applicant consider additional landscaping to help screen the proposed new
dumpster area from Town Center Boulevard. Ms. Diamond then stated that staff recommends
approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to conditions, which she read into the record. She
indicated that the operational hours may change.
Karin Sumrall, Brinker International, 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, addressing staff
comments and requesting the stated operational hours be changed to Sunday through Thursday
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight. She defended the secured
dumpster area request for staff safety reasons and the convenience for daily pick-up, indicating
the walls would be 8' 8" high and construction material would match the building. It would
have solid metal locked gates of the same color. Ms. Sumrall also indicated that this concept
will be Chili's first counter-service restaurant.
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey 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.
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Chairman McGahey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
There was discussion relative to screening of the transformer pads, visibility and landscaped
screening of attached dumpster site, color illumination of the attached signage, keeping the
parking lot lighted while staff is on the premises, the possibility of moving the proposed
dumpster to another area, additional site landscaping, etc.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. S-1196, Chili's Restaurant, subject
to the following conditions:
1) Revision of the internal illumination for the attached sign from red to white
or cream.
2) Specification of the height of the milsap stone dumpster enclosure along
the south property line.
3)
Reconfiguration, relocation and/or increase in landscape screening
for the dumpster/service area, as well as providing additional specification
as to the height and materials of the walls proposed in this area.
4) The hours of operation being limited to Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to
11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.
5) The development of this property shall be in accordance with the revised
site plan, elevations, floor plan and sign plan.
6) The landscape plan must meet all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Commission McCaffrey returned to participate in the proceedings.
Consider approval of the AmberPoint Business Park~ Lots 1 & 2~ Block A~ & Northpoint
Drive Extension~ Final Plat, to allow the extension of Northpoint Drive and the
development of an office/warehouse business park on approximately 110 acres
of property, located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road; between Royal Lane and
State Road, at the request of AmberPoint Business Park, LLC.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit,
informing the Commission that Council granted Final Plat authority to the Commission, and
stating there were no conditions.
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Henry Knapek, Transwestern Commercial Services, 5001 Spring Valley Road, Suite 600W,
Dallas, TX 75244, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1 &
2. Block A, & Northpoint Drive Extension, Final Plat, with no conditions. Commissioner
Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Dynasty_ Cleaners Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow
the development of an approximately 10,100 square-foot retail building on
approximately one-and-a-half acres of property located at the southeast corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road, at the request of Enoch, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including a
color board, comparing this revised submission to the one previously considered by the
Commission, stating that a red brick monument sign is now being proposed. She then stated
that staff recommends approval of this Site Plan, subject to conditions, which she read into the
record.
Jared Jackson, Enoch, Inc., 10203 Corkwood, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75238, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
conditions. He provided a signed/sealed landscape plan.
Discussion:
There was discussion as to brick color. Mr. Jackson indicated that the Rosemont color would
be the predominant brick used on the building. Extensive discussion continued relative to the
screening of all electrical equipment, the proportional scale of the building with regard to the
two gabled entry features. It was suggested including horizontal brick bands in this area to
help break up this bricked expanse. Further suggestions were offered in lieu of the proposed
E.F.I.S. material planned for the rear of each gable. Gary Sieb then read into the record the
revised ordinance relative to the screening of all ground and wall mounted mechanical and
utility equipment. The lettering proposed for the monument sign was also discussed.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Dynasty Cleaners Addition, Lot 1,
Block 1, Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1) Indicate the correct scale on the building elevations.
2)
Verify that a registered landscape architect or landscape contractor has prepared
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the plan. According to Section 12-34-5 Landscape Plans, paragraph II, of the
Zoning Ordinance, a landscape architect or landscape contractor that belongs to
a bona fide nurseryman's association must prepare the submitted landscape plan.
Provide a landscape plan that has been signed/sealed by a registered landscape
architect or landscape contractor.
3)
The monument sign should be capstone with cast-stone lettering. Provide a note
on the sign detail that indicates that the sign will be externally illuminated.
4) Provide a roof plan clearly indicating the bump-outs in the front building wall.
5)
Reduce the gable height approximately two feet, adding "Z" brick or cut brick to
the rear of the gable. Add one double soldier course band in the off-white brick
color slightly higher than the midpoint of the brick faCade.
6) Screen all mechanical and electrical equipment per Ordinance guidelines.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
10.
Consider approval of the Dynasty_ Cleaners Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to
allow the development of an approximately 10,100 square-foot retail building on
approximately one-and-a-half acres of property located at the southeast corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road, at the request of Enoch, Inc.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing an exhibit of the
proposal, stating that staff recommends approval of this Minor Plat, subject to conditions
which she read into the record.
Jared Jackson, Enoch, Inc., 10203 Corkwood, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75238, was present to
represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with
conditions.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve the Dynasty Cleaners Addition, Lot 1, Block
1, Minor Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Revise the right-of-way dedication notation across Denton Tap Road to indicate
the actual volume and page number.
2)
Revise notation for Lot 1, Block A, Magnolia Village to indicate the volume and
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page number.
Commissioner Dragon seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
11.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on November 13, 2001.
a. S-1194, Frost Bites, zoning change request from PD-178R to PD-
178R-S.U.P-1194.
b. PD-194, AmberPoint Business Park, zoning change request from LI to
PD-194-LI.
c. PD-108R2.1, The Reserve, zoning change request from PD-108R2 to
PD-108R2.1 (Commission's recommendation for denial appealed to
Council).
d. Carter Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Phase H, Replat.
e. AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, & Northpoint Drive
Extension, Preliminary Plat.
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's actions on the above-listed
agenda items. He also advised the Commission that Council approved the use of vinyl fencing
in the City.
Director's comments
a. In-house training session for the Commission with Louis Nichols,
Attorney-at-Law, Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P.,
from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 12, 2002.
Planning Director Gary Sieb reminded the Commissioners that Louis Nichols, Sr.
Partner of Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P., will be presenting a
training session for the Commissioners on Saturday, January 12th, from 9 a.m. to noon
in the 2nd floor Conference Room. He also gave an update on Phase H of the Old
Coppell concept plan presented to the citizens of Coppell Wednesday, November 14th,
in Council Chambers.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary