BM 2002-01-17 PZ Minutes of January 17, 2002
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, January 17, 2002, 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 Assistant City Engineer Gary Johnson, Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, 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 December 20, 2001.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2001, as
written. Commissioner Clark seconded; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey,
Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances to correct clerical errors within the following sections: 12-
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17-1.3; 12-18-4; 12-22-7; 12-23-1.7; 12-26-1.2; 12-27-2.2; 12-30-14; 12-34-4; 12-34-
5; 12-34-8(C)2.c; 12-30-15; 12-36-3 and 12-39-3(U), as follows:
Section Revision Rationale
12-17-1.3 Delete Day Nurseries as a permitted use in the Section 12-30-6.6. states that a Special
MF Districts. Use Permit is required for Day Nursery or
Day Care use in the MF Districts.
12-18-4 Revise the regulation that states "Two spaces for Correct the parking requirement for three
every one and two bedroom unit and gg 2.5 bedroom units in the MF-2 District.
spaces per three-bedroom unit."
12-22-7 Delete in its entirety - requires site plan approval The Site Plan Approval process is
process for developments in the HC District. specified in the HC district, given that this
is a requirement for all non-residential and
MF uses, this subsection needs to be
deleted.
12-23-1.7 Limited warehousing and distribution, shall be This use is permitted by right in the
limited to a maximum of 20% of the floor area of Commercial District. This revision
the building, provides for a definition of "limited"
which tracks with the percentage of the
lot that can be devoted to open storage.
12-26-1.2 Revise "any uses permitted by special use permit, This corrects the subsection where HI
section !2 30 !2 12-30-13" SUP uses are listed.
12-27-2.2 Revise as follows: ...... A public hearing for the This would require a public hearing for
detail site plan shall be required_. OP~y--if all detail site plans within Planned
ov ......... 2 .......................... v .... v .... Deveopment s cts.
12-30-14 Revise all references in this section from businessThis section of the Ordinance allows for a
pmpe~to use business use to be operated within a
residential structure. The term "business
property" is not appropriate in that the
"property" is a residential structure, and
the use is the business.
12-34-4 & Revise first sentences as follows: As required in This will resolve this inconsistency while
12-34-5 section 12-39-2.3. a landscape plan shall be part assuring that the landscape plans are
of the site plan review which shall be submitted tosubmitted with the site plan package.
the planning and zoning commission for its
recommendation and city council for its approval.
12-34-5 (second paragraph) Revise as follows: This revision would require that only
Landscaping plans shall be prepared by a registered landscape architects prepare
landscape architect. ~ ~ ~-,4 ........ *~*~ *~* landscape plans.
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12-34- "....When drive,rays are,,~oo~ *~,,,,,, ,,'~'7, ,,~,~c~* ,,,;~ Clarify the landscape requirements for
8(C)2.c --';'~*~v,,,~,,, ,,,~,~'~ at least 45 percent of a width of a landscaping adjacent to shared driveways.
driveway w:~th is shared by an adjoining
property owner, then a minimum 10 foot width
of landscaping shall be provided on each side of
the driveway pavement."
12-30-15 Church use shall be permitted in any c43mmerdat This revision clarifies the intent of this
non-residential zoning district without a special provision allowing for churches by right
use permit, in all districts except for residential
districts.
12-36-3 Revise reference in last line: "as provided in Section 12-36-4 provides for the use of
Section 4~-34-4-12-36-4" bare bulbs in low wattage holiday
lighting, which is otherwise prohibited.
12-39-3 (U) Revise wording of "Location on the property of To be consistent with the provisions of
existing trees eight-si~x inches caliper or larger with Section 12-34-2-4(J) of the Landscape
the species and trunk diameters indicated." Ordinance which defines protected trees
as six inches DBH or greater.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item
reviewing each section and explaining the rationale for each revision.
to the Commission,
Public Hearing:
Chairman McGahey opened the Public Heating, 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 Heating.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances to correct clerical errors within the following sections: 12-17-1.3; 12-18-
4; 12-22-7; 12-23-1.7; 12-26-1.2; 12-27-2.2; 12-30-14; 12-34-4; 12-34-5; 12-34-
8(C)2.c; 12-30-15; 12-36-3 and 12-39-3 (U), as recommended by staff Commissioner
Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances as follows: Sections 12-20-5, 12-21-5, 12-22-5, 12-23-5, 12-24-8,
Type of exterior construction, to add subsections 1 through 5, and to add subsections 1
& 2 to Sections 12-25-5 and 12-26-5 to incorporate provisions as adopted in the
C.I.V.I.C. Report; to amend Section 12-29-4.3(A) to add subsection i, to provide
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additional provisions for attached signage, and to amend Section 12-29-3.3(N)
Prohibited Signs, revising subsection (N) to delete reference to attached signs.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, reviewing each section and explaining the rationale for each revision.
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:
Angelo DeFilippo, 111 Allencrest Lane, Coppell, TX - Being a former member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and having been a member of the C.I.V.I.C.
Report task force, Mr. DeFilippo offered some insight as to the intent of the
various recommended guidelines of said report, primarily the definitions of color.
Chairman McGahey closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion:
After discussing amendments to the Office, Retail, Highway Commercial, Commercial and
Town Center districts, proposed revisions to the Sign Regulations and the exterior construction
materials used in the Industrial districts, the Commission recommended additional revisions
(see attached revised Staff Report).
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the text amendments as amended by the
Commission (see attached revised Staff Report). Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion;
motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and
Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. Commissioner McCaffrey left the meeting at 6:50
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of an amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of
the Code of Ordinances to amend Section 12-31-6.28 regarding parking requirements
for restaurants.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
providing information on parking for existing and proposed restaurants in Coppell. She stated
that staff has concerns about the limited amount of parking available in small retail centers
when restaurants are introduced.
After reviewing parking requirements of other metroplex cities, she stated that staff
recommends one space per 100 square feet of floor area or one space per three (3) seats,
whichever is greater. Also, where drive-through facilities are provided, it is recommended that
there be a minimum of five (5) stacking spaces behind the order board/window. She added
that stacking/queuing would not be permitted in a designated fire lane.
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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 regarding the beginning queuing point.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to approve an amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances to amend Section 12-31-6.28 regarding parking requirements for
restaurants, subject to the following recommendation as revised by the Commission:
Restaurant, night club, caf~ or similar recreation or amusement establishment: One
parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area, or one space per three (3) seats
whichever is greater. Where drive-through facilities are provided, there shall be a
minimum of five (5) stacking spaces behind the first point of order. Stacking/queuing is
not permitted in a designated fire lane.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on January 8, 2002:
a. Case No. S-1149R~ 7 Salsas Tex-Mex Grill, zoning change from TC
and TC-S.U.P-1149 to TC-S.U.P.-l149R
b. Case No. S-1180~ Wings to Go, zoning change from TC-S.U.P-1180 to
TC to rescind the existing Special Use Permit
c. Case No. S-1180R~ Jay's Seafood, zoning change from TC to TC-
S.U.P-1180R
c. Case No. S-1195~ Sprint PCS, zoning change from TC to TC-S.U.P-
1195
d. Sherrill Acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment
e. U-Haul, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat
fi Ordinance for Case No. PD-133-HC-R3, Community Credit Union
g. Ordinance for Case No. S-1193, Grandy's Restaurant
h. Ordinance for Case No. S-1196~ Chili's Restaurant
i. Ordinance for Case No. S-1195, Sprint PCS, zoning change from TC
to TC-S.U.P-1195
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's actions on the above-listed
agenda items. He mentioned that hours of operation were modified for the restaurants.
B. Director's comments:
Mr. Sieb thanked everyone for attending the January 12th training session and reminded the
Chair and Vice Chair of the upcoming Mayor's Breakfast in the 2nd Floor Conference Room on
February 23rd at 9 a.m.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Text Amendments-C.I.V.I.C. Report
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
January 17, 2002
February 12, 2002
Note: additions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission are
noted in bom italics, deletions are noted :"
DISCUSSION:
In 1997, the City Council approved the Committee to Improve
the Visual Image of Coppell (C.I.V.I.C.) Report which set out design
standards and aesthetic characteristics which were envisioned to assist
in guiding the future development of Coppell. Over the years, many of
these provisions have be codified as part of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances, and the remaining provisions have been implemented by
policy, on a case-by-case basis. The purpose of these amendments is to
codify the remaining provisions of the C.I.V.I.C. Report so that all
applicants, staff, elected and appointed officials will be aware what is
expected through the site plan approval process.
Revisions to Office, Retail, Highway Commercial,
Commercial and Town Center Districts
Amend Sections 12-20-5, 12-21-5, 12-22-5, 12-23-5, 12-24-8 Type of exterior construction be
revised as follows:
...... All structures shall be 80 percent masonry exterior exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may
Comment: this provision conflicts with proposed regulation #4 below.
And to add the following subsections to Sections 12-20-5, 12-21-5, 12-22-5, 12-23-5, 12-24-8:
1. Masonry is further defined as brick and stone of earth tone colors, other brick colors
shall be permitted as accent .... '~-'-~~ provided that, in combination, accent materials
and non-masonry materials do not exceed the 20 percent non-masonry benchmark on
any one faCade.
Flat roofs and parapet walls around flat roofs shall have a cornice, cap or other detail
with a vertical dimension equal to at least 3 percent of the height of the
building. Where an architectural feature extends above the roof line, and is visible
from a public right-of-way, then the back side of this feature shall be finished of a
material that is of the same or similar material as the front of this feature, i.e. brick.
Pitched roofs shall have roofing material of a lusterless neutral/earth tone or green
color. Green colors shall be limited to dark forest greens, gray greens, pale
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bluish-gray greens, slate greens and copper patina. Metal roofs may be standing seam
either with a baked-on lusterless finish or made of copper.
Exterior wall surfaces should consist of no more than three colors--a base color,
and/or a trim color, and/or an accent color. The base color may be utilized on up
to 100% of the surface area of any one faCade of a building. Another color, other
than a base color, shall be permitted on up to only 5% of the surface area of any
one faCade, and an accent color on up to only 1% of the surface area of any one
faCade. For calculation purposes, wall surfaces should include eaves, gables and
parapets, but should exclude roofs, awnings or signs.
4. Glass should not exceed 50 percent of the total area of any one faCade of a
building.
5. Awnings are limited to canvas, or a lusterless, non-metal material that closely
resembles canvas, at least 98 percent of which is a single deep or neutral solid color.
The remaining up to 2 percent, if different, shall be contrasting. Awnings shall not be
backlit. Lettering and logos should be limited to a monogram, not exceeding 20% of
the sign area.
Revisions to the Sign Regulations
Amend Section 12-29-4.3(A) to add subsection to read as follows:
i. Attached signs shall consist of individually mounted channel letters in white,
ivory, black or neutral colorg Raceways shall match the color of the
materials to which they are mounted. All illumination shall be limited to white
or off-white. Logos in any color shall be permitted, but shall not exceed 20%
of the area of the sign.
Amend Section 12-29-3.3(N) Prohibited Signs, revising subsection (N) to read as follows:
Can signs made of plastic or similar translucent materials.
Revisions to Industrial Districts
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Add to the following subsections to Sections 12-25-5, 12-26-5, Type of exterior construction:
1. Exterior wall surfaces should consist of no more than three earth tone colors. - a
~ ..... t ..... .,,~ _ ,~: ..... t ..... .,, ..... ., ...... , ~t~.{, The base color may be
utilized on up to 80% "~'?~-~40fsthe surface area of any one faCade of a building.
~ an accent color may be used on up to 1% of
the surface area of any one faCade. For calculation purposes, wall surfaces should
include eaves, gables and parapets, but should exclude roofs, awnings or signs.
Where walls exceed 100 3~ feet in length, additional architectural accents must be
included to break up the expanse of the wall. These may include items such as
reveals, windows, ~' ...... :~':~.-~,~,~.~.~s and wall articulations, among others.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed text amendments.
ALTERNATIVES:
l) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) REcommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date