BM 2002-06-20 PZ Minutes of June 20, 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, June 20, 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 Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Ann Dragon
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Sam Clark
Also present were Graduate Engineer Teresa Turner, Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond,
City Planner Andrea Roy and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. Commissioner Texx
Stewart and Planning Director Gary Sieb were absent.
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 May 16, 2002.
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes of May 16, 2002, as written.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Dragon voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-178R3~ Town Center
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West, zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178Revised) to PD-
178R3 (Planned Development-178Revision3), to amend the Planned Development
conditions requiring ivory lettering for attached signage, to permit approximately 50%
of the sign to be red letters on property located in Suite 400 in the Market at Town
Center Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of GameStop.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
exhibiting the proposed signage, showing 50% of the sign being red letters. She pointed out
that other existing shopping center signage consists of ivory channel lettering, which is in
conformance with the existing PD zoning for this tract and the City's sign regulations. She
further stated that staff recommends denial of this proposal. Ms. Diamond also mentioned that
of 13 notices sent to property owners within 200 feet, the Planning Department received one
favorable response.
Bill Robinett, US Signs, 1800 Bearing Drive, Houston, TX, was present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions, stating visibility and recognition as main
concerns and the reasons why he believes an exception should be made to accommodate the
GameStop sign.
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:
Chairman McGahey stated that the Commission has an obligation to uphold City ordinances
based on development conditions.
Action:
Vice Chairman Halsey made a motion to deny Case No. PD-178R3, Town Center West,
zoning change request from PD-178R to PD-178R3. Commissioner Dragon seconded the
motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey,
Halsey and Dragon voting in favor of denial. None opposed.
NOTE: This case was not appealed to Council.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1186R-Potter Concrete, zoning
change request from LI-S-1186 (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit-Il86) to LI-S-
1186R (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit-Il86 Revised), to allow for the continuation
of the operation of a concrete batch plant, for a period not to exceed one year, on an
approximate 1.16 acres of property located approximately 900 feet west of the
intersection of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane, at the request of Potter Concrete.
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced this proposal to the Commission, showing exhibits,
reviewing the history of this batch plant. She mentioned that most of the current projects
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being served by this project are completed, and staff has concerns about the request to extend
this permit for another year. Ms. Roy stated that as of July l0th, the applicant is required to
vacate this site. She went on to say that the applicant has not been in compliance with the rules
and regulations of the original Special Use Permit, which allowed work on four specific sites,
adding that the applicant has worked on additional projects and has not maintained the current
TNRCC permits. Ms. Roy then stated that staff recommends denial of this one-year extension,
based on the reasons she cited. She pointed out that among the original conditions of the SUP,
the following condition needs to be reiterated: "Once operations of the concrete batch plant
cease, the applicant shall restore the subject site to its original condition."
Tony Jasper, Potter Concrete, 4820 Gretna Street, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating that under current permitting
regulations, it typically takes 120 days to relocate a batch plant, and they don't want to miss an
opportunity to pour concrete for a project which may come their way in the future. He
acknowledged that current approval from the TNRCC has not been obtained on this extension
request.
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:
Some discussion followed regarding the fact that batch plants need to be located on a project
site and not be elsewhere, and there seems to be no need to extend this Special Use Permit for
a year. Staff was commended for its research on this project.
Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to deny Case No. S-1186R-Potter Concrete,
zoning change request from LI-S-1186 to LI-S-1186R, subject to current Special Use
Permit conditions in effect, as follows:
1)
The applicant shall be permitted to remain operational on the subject
site for a period not to exceed one year from the date of Ordinance
(July 10, 2001), while maintaining the required permits through
the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission. Therefore,
the current permit will expire on ~luly 10, 2002.
2) The applicant shall provide a copy of all TNRCC permits to the City.
3) Once operations of the concrete batch plant cease, the applicant shall restore the
subject site to its original condition.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Dragon voting in favor of denial.
None opposed.
NOTE: This' case was not appealed to Council.
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Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park~ Lot 1~ Block D~ Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the construction of 40 carports over existing parking and 100
additional parking spaces, located at 1234 Lakeshore Drive, at the request of Jim
Gaspard of Transwestern Commercial Services.
Presentation:
City Planner Andrea Roy introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits, including a
color board, reviewing both Phases ! and II, stating that the addition of these carports will not
interfere with any existing landscaping or landscape islands. She added that when Phase ! was
developed, the owner provided all perimeter landscaping buffers for the undeveloped Phase H
property, which will provide screening for the additional parking. Ms. Roy then stated that
staff recommends approval of this request, subject to two conditions, which she read into the
record.
Jim Gaspard, Transwestern Commercial Services, 5001 Spring Valley Road, Suite 600W,
Dallas, TX 75244, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions, stating agreement with staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was none.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 1,
Block D, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of 40 carports over existing parking
and 100 additional parking spaces, located at 1234 Lakeshore Drive, subject to the following
conditions:
1)
Revise Landscape Requirements Table to indicate that the interior
landscaping is based on the amount of pavement (30,736-sq. ft.) and
not the entire parking lot area (40,955-sq. ft.).
2)
Revise Landscape Requirements Table to indicate that the required size
of parking islands is 9' x 19', not 9' x 18'.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Dragon voting in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of
the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-42-1, 12-31-6, 12-25-1 and 12-26-1 to provide for a
definition, parking requirements and districts permitted for an unlisted use of a
technology equipment facility.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, stating
that as technology grows, our Zoning Ordinance needs to recognize a definition for this use.
She indicated that during the work session, it was suggested that a clarification be made
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limiting the storage of fuel to being an accessory use to back-up power generators, only. Ms.
Diamond then discussed the proposed parking ratios and suggested this use be permitted by
right in both light and heavy industrial districts.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding the adequacy of parking provisions.
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.
Action:
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the text amendments to Chapter 12,
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-42-1, 12-31-6, 12-25-1 and 12-26-1 to
provide for a definition, parking requirements and districts permitted for an unlisted use of a
technology equipment facility with one change, as follows:
Ancillary uses may include an office for personnel, conference room, back-up
power generators, and fuel storage, which shall only be permitted as an accesso~
use to the back-up power generators'.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Dragon voting in favor. None opposed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of
the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-23-0, 12-23-7 and 12-30-10 to delete Open Storage
as a use permitted by Special Use Permit in C (Commercial) districts.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
explaining the need for this amendment with regard to the potential character of the
development of the remaining undeveloped commercial properties and their close proximity to
residential/high visibility areas.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed.
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.
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Action:
Commissioner Dragon made a motion to approve the text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-23-0, 12-23-7 and 12-30-10 to delete Open Storage as
a use permitted by Special Use Permit in C (Commercial) districts. Commissioner McCaffrey
seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell,
McGahey, Halsey and Dragon voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning of
the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-34-8.(B)3. to clarify that landscape islands and trees
are not required within truck courts.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits and explaining the need for this change.
Discussion:
No discussion followed.
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.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning of
the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-34-8.(B)3. to clarify that landscape islands and trees are
not required within truck courts. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Dragon
voting in favor. None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on June 11, 2002:
a. Creekview Addition Phase II, Lot 1R, Block A, Salon on the Creek, Site
Plan.
b. Creekview Addition Phase II, Lot 1R, Block A, Replat.
c. Shadydale Acres, Tracts 6Al & 6A2, Block B, Replat.
d. Community Credit Union Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat.
e. Ordinance for Case No. PD-186R4, Duke-Freeport, zoning change from
PD- 186R2 to PD- 186R4.
f. Ordinance for Case No. PD-195, Callahan Medical/Office Addition, zoning
change from C to PD-195-O.
g. Ordinance for Case No. S-1198, Assured Self-Storage, zoning change
from LI to LI-SUP-1198.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond advised the Commission of Council's
approval of all the above-listed agenda items.
Director's comments:
a. Review of appointment/reappointment process for Boards and
Commissions.
Ms. Diamond advised those Commissioners whose terms end September 30, 2002,
that applications need to be forwarded to the City Secretary Department no later than 5
p.m. July 31, 2002, and that reappointment is not automatic.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary