BM 2002-07-18 PZ Minutes of July 18, 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, July 18, 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 Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Sam Clark
Also present were Graduate Engineer 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. Commissioner Ann Dragon was 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 June 20, 2002.
Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of June 20, 2002, as written.
Commissioner Clark seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark,
Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1145R, Siam Thai Cuisine,
zoning change request from LI-S-1145 (Light Industrial-Special Use Permit-Il45) to LI-
S-1145R (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit-l145R), to allow the operation of an
approximately 1,241 square-foot restaurant, with private club, to be located in the
Valley Ranch Center, 820 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 108B at the request of
Chalermchai (Chuck) Gunasayan.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits, reviewing the history of this lease space, stating that the seating capacity will be 22.
She pointed out that the applicant requested operational hours to be consistent with lunch and
dinner hours; however, staff is recommending that the Special Use Permit ordinance state
operational hours as 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week to order to provide greater
flexibility in the future, if the applicant desires. She further stated that staff recommends
approval of this request, subject to three conditions, which she read into the record. Ms.
Diamond also mentioned that of the 9 notices sent to property owners within 200 feet, the
Planning Department received one favorable response.
Chalermchai Gunasayan, 453 Cooper Lane, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating agreement with 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 no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. S-1145tL Siam Thai Cuisine,
zoning change request from LI-S-1145 to LI-S-1145R. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded
the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey,
Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-120L Shockers, zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1201 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1201), to
allow the operation of an approximately 3,930 square-foot catfish restaurant, with
private club, to be located in Lot 5 of the Coppell Crossing Shopping Center at 751
MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Heather Kimberlin.
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced this proposal to the Commission,
showing exhibits. After reviewing the layout of this proposed restaurant, stating the seating
capacity will be 102, she reviewed the proposed hours of operation, signage, etc. Ms.
Diamond then stated that staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit, subject to
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conditions, which she read into the record.
The applicant was not present.
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 no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner
change request
McCaffrey made a motion to approve Case No. S-1201, Shockers, zoning
from C to C-S-1201, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The hours of operation being limited to 11 a.m. to midnight, seven
days a week.
2)
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the site
plan, elevations, floor plan and sign plans.
3)
An addition of a note on the sign plan stating that the returns will
match the existing signage in the shopping center.
4)
If the incorporation of the logo is desired, then the revised sign plan
must be submitted prior to consideration by Council.
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A note being added to the site plan which indicates that the lights
immediately adjacent to the building will remain on during the hours
of operation to ensure the security of both customers and employees.
6)
The sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises is permitted as provided
by State Law.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None
opposed.
NOTE: This case was withdrawn before going to Council.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1202~ Gateway Business Park~
No. 2~ Lot 2R~ Block C~ zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S-1202
(Light Industrial, Special Use Permit-1202), to allow outside petroleum products storage.
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Also, the Site Plan is being revised to increase the size of Lot 2R by 0.303 of an acre,
allow a generator with a screening wall and construction of 32 additional parking spaces
on 7.613 acres of property located at 555 Dividend Drive, at the request of Terrence
Wright, The Wright Group.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
exhibits. After reviewing the requests for additional parking and the need for a back-up
generator with above-ground petroleum products storage, Ms. Diamond stated that staff
recommends approval, subject to two conditions, which she read into the record. She added
that three notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet of this request, and no
responses were returned to the Planning Department.
Robert McCann, Catellus Development, 5720 LBJ Freeway, #190, Dallas, TX 75240, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with staff conditions. He explained the need for a 4,000 gallon fuel storage tank,
stating that it can run this back-up generator for at least two days, if necessary.
Discussion:
There was some discussion regarding the need for a generator with fuel storage, the size of the
tank, whether or not it can be removed ifa new tenant has no need of it, etc.
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 Case No. S-1202, Gateway Business Park,
No. 2, Lot 2tL Block C, zoning change request from L! to LI-S-1202, subject to the following
conditions:
1)
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the site
plan, landscape plan and elevations of the screening wall.
2) Adherence to all Fire and Building Codes.
Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park~ No. 2~ Lot IR
and 2R~ Block C~ Replat, to increase the size of Lot 2R by 0.303 of an acre and to allow
32 additional parking spaces on 12.027 acres of property located at 555 Dividend Drive,
at the request of Terrence Wright, The Wright Group.
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Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission, showing
an exhibit of the proposal. After stating that the lot line needs to be moved in order to
accommodate the additional parking, she indicated that staff recommends approval of this
Replat, subject to conditions, which she read into the record.
Robert McCann, Catellus Development, 5720 LBJ Freeway, #190, Dallas, TX 75240, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stating
agreement with 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 no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve the Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lot 1R and
2tL Block C, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1)
Inclusion of metes and bounds descriptions of the tract and the fire
lane on the replat.
Vice Chairman Halsey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Stewart 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, to provide a definition, regulations and districts permitted for
group homes.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission,
explaining the need to make reasonable accommodations for this use in the City of Coppell.
She reviewed the language needed to add this use to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances
and added that staff recommends approval of the Group Home definition, regulations and
permitted districts.
Discussion:
Some discussion followed regarding the "controlled substances" wording as it relates to people
with mental impairments who may be taking prescribed drugs as part of their treatment. It was
suggested that this language be reviewed with the City Attorney. It was reiterated that
criminals and half-way houses not be included in this definition.
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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.
Action:
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances, to provide a definition, regulations and districts permitted for group
homes. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Kittrell, McGahey, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor.
None opposed.
General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on June 25 and July 9, 2002:
a. Case No. S-1194R, Frost Bites Italian Ice, zoning change request from PD-
178R S-1194 to PD-178R S-1194R, to allow a revision to the approved
attached signage.
b. Case No. S-1200~ Deli and Health Food Bar, zoning change request from
TC to TC-S-1200, to allow the operation of a 324 square-foot food service
within the Coppell Family YMCA.
c. Text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances to
amend Section 12-42-1 Definitions, providing for a definition of mini-
warehouse (convenience storage), Section 12-31-6.20 revising parking for
mini-warehouse (convenience storage), Section 12-30-12 requiring SUP for
mini-warehouse use in the Light Industrial District, and deleting subsection
34 of Section 12-31-6, to clarify the parking requirements for general
warehouse use.
d. Ordinance for Case No. PD-186R3, Duke-Freeport, zoning change from
PD-186R2 to PD-186R3 to consider a revised Concept Plan for Building 3
to reduce the required parking.
e. Ordinance for Case No. PD-196~ Valley Ranch Baptist Church, zoning
change from LI to PD-196-LI to allow an approximate 43,000 square-foot
building addition and the expansion of the parking lot to include 392
additional spaces.
f. 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.
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.
Text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances,
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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.
Ordinance for text amendments to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of
Ordinances amending Section 12-30-16, to revise requirements for
restaurants occupying a lease space/building where there is an existing
SUP, and amending Section 12-20-1, deleting Subsection 7, restaurants in
office buildings as a permitted use in the 0 (Office) district.
Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's approval of all the
above-listed agenda items.
Director's comments:
a. Reminder to those Commissioners who have not yet reapplied for the
Planning Commission or applied for other Boards -- applications need to
be submitted to the City Secretary Department by 5 p.m. Wednesday,
July 31, 2002.
Mr. Sieb 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.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Greg McGahey, Chairman
ATTEST:
Barbara H. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary