Denton Tap L2R BA-CS000921 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: EVERYBODY FITS, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
P & Z HEARING DATE: September 21, 2000
C.C. HEARING DATE: October 10, 2000
LOCATION: On North Texas Court, west of N. Denton Tap Road.
SIZE OF AREA: Approximately 3.4 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING: C (Commercial)
REQUEST: Site Plan Amendment regarding the construction of a 75,000
square foot, two story exercise/fitness building.
APPLICANT: Applicant: Engineer:
Brian Kennedy Mark Wainscott
Everybody Fits, LP Wainscott and Assoc., Architects
149 Cottonwood Drive 4815 Keller Springs
Coppell, Texas 75019 Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 393-1272 (972) 447-9119
Fax: (972) 393-1272 Fax: (972) 447-9110
HISTORY: There is a long history on this parcel that began when it was platted
in June of 1998. The Board of Adjustment granted a special
exception and allowed 116 parking spaces. Shortly after Board
action, construction began on what was then known as the North
Texas Gymnastics facility, and over the next two years intermittent
construction proceeded on site. There were several interruptions in
building progress and for many months there was no construction
at all. The City became concerned with the facility, and in the
summer of 2000 started condemnation proceedings to have the
building demolished. During these proceedings we were advised
that the building had been sold, the new owner was interested in
completing the structure, and an application to renew the site plan
was submitted.
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On August 17, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the resubmission of the previously approved site plan. On
September 12, 2000 the City Council followed the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is a P6D, six-lane divided concrete roadway
built to standard in a 110-foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- developing retail center; "C", PD 178
South - Albertson's center; "C" Commercial
East - restaurant and grocer5' store; "TC" Town Center
West -single family; SF-12
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
neighborhood retail.
DISCUSSION: As discussed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council re-approved the site plan and landscape plan for this property to
allow for the completion of the construction of this facility. This current
application is for the same building footprint and parking layout as recently
approved, but the landscaping and the fafade of the building has been
enhanced and the signage has been revised.
REI, qSIONS TO THE LANDSCAPE PL.,MN
Ihe architect has conducted an as-built survey to identify' all areas that are
currently not paved that could be devoted to landscaping. The areas
identified include the existing median in North Texas Court which is
owned and will be maintained by the owner of the facility and various non
paved areas adjacent to the building. The 10,615 square foot median in
North Texas Court is proposed to be landscaped with one live oak tree. six
red oaks and accented with crape myrtles and shrubs and seasonal color.
Landscaping has also been added to screen mechanical equipment and to
enhance the entry to the facility. The non-vehicular landscaping
requirement appears to be met, utilizing the median area and the
landscaping provided along the southern portion of the building.
The perimeter landscaping is being provided and additional trees and
landscaping materials have been included to be in compliance with the
perimeter landscaping requirement.
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When the site plan was previously approved, it was subject to Board of
Adjustment approval to provide 116 parking spaces, thus allowing for the
area adjacent to the single family area to the west to be landscaped in lieu
of additional parking. This current site plan reflects that condition.
However, consideration should be given to providing the required ratio of
landscaping and parking in this area.
REVISIONS TO THE ELEVATIONS
The previously approved elevations indicated brick veneer on front and
elevations with E.I.F.S. on approximately two-thirds of the rear elevation.
Architectural features were limited to the embellishments around the
doors.
The proposed elevations include a brick fafade with split face block base
with cast stone cap along the bottom 20% of the entire building. Along
the east, south and north elevations accent brick "windows" have been
added to break up the fafade of the building. Along the roofline of the
building, hunter green decorative metal railing is proposed to match the
hunter green standing seam metal roof. Finally, cast stone medallions in a
star pattern are included as architectural accents. The specifications of
color and materials have been verbally offered by the applicant, however
they need to be more specifically noted on the elevations and provided on a
color board.
Per the interpretation of the Building Official, 262 square footage of
signage would be permitted. The elevations indicates a sign to the south of
the main entrance stating "Everybody Fits... so every body's fit and
everybody has fun". Additional information is required as to color,
materials, font, etc. and any additional advertisements that are intended for
this sign to allow staff to analyze this sign's compliance with the
provisions of the sign ordinance.
A 60 square foot monument sign is proposed to be located in the median in
North Texas Court. Although this median will be owned, landscaped and
maintained by the owner of the adjacent lot, there are no provisions in the
sign ordinance to allow for a sign on a separate lot than the main use.
Therefore, this sign must be relocated onto the main lot.
REVISIONS TO THE FLOOR PLAN'
The revisions to the first floor plan include an expansion of the front lobby
area, and more detail being provided as to the functioning of the building.
Areas are proposed to be partitioned with retractable walls to allow for
various rooms to be used for class instruction, such as dance, drama, arts
and crafts, as well as child care services.
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The second floor plan also provides more detail than the previous
submission. It is proposed to include additional instructional space,
aerobics and weight room, martial arts, private party rooms, etc. This
floor also includes balcony and a "proposed food service area." The
owner has been made aware that any food service will require a SUP to be
obtained prior to a certificate of occupancy for this service.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING ANI) ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan, revised elevations and revised
landscape plan subject to:
1. Specification of the proposed attached sign in terms of color, materials, font
and size.
2. The relocation of the proposed monument sign to the main lot.
3. Additional parking being provided along the west property line while
providing required landscaping.
4. Any food service operation will require a SUP prior to a certificate of
occupancy for that use.
5. Additional specifications of the materials and colors proposed for all facades
of the building, including metal roof and metal railings along the roofline need
to be defined on the elevations and the color board.
6. This use is permitted to have one (1) loading area, however in the event that
another use occupies this building then additional loading areas will be
required per Section 31-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) 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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan
3) Floor Plan (first floor)
4) Floor Plan (second floor)
5) Elevations
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