House of Style-CS 970619 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1125R, HOUSE OF STYLE
P & Z HEARING DATE: June 19, 1997
C.C. HEARING DATE: July 8, 1997
LOCATION: 524 S. Coppell Road.
SIZE OF AREA: Total: Approximately K acre; roughly 920 s.f. existing structure.
CURRENT ZONING: C (Commercial)
REQUEST: C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit).
APPLICANT: Klm Dobecka
301 Sandy Lake Road
Coppell TX 75019
(972) 304-4545
Fax (214) 373-0650
HISTORY: The "C" Commercial District has existed on this and other
property along South Coppell Road for over 14 years, although
most of the properties contain residential structures still in use for
residential purposes. There is no previous platting history.
TRANSPORTATION: South Coppell Road is shown on the thoroughfare plan as a C2U
Collector (concrete street 38' wide back of curb to back of curb,
within a 60'-wide right-of-way), but currently is a narrower 2-lane
asphalt road contained within a 60'-wide right-of-way.
Item # 5
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Hunterwood single-family residential subdivision; "PD-SF7"
Planned Development-Single Family 7
South - Existing single-family residential uses; "C" Commercial
East- Hunterwood single-family residential subdivision; "PD-SF7"
Planned Development-Single Family 7
West Undeveloped; "LI" Light Industrial
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property suitable for
uses within a historic district.
DISCUSSION: There is little question that the renovation of the structure at 520 South
Coppell is a welcomed improvement. Adapting this former residence to
serve another use compatible with its surroundings appears to be an
objective worthy of community support. The only outstanding problem
centers on the collection of adequate property information with which to
review the application and development of a site plan which complies with
City regulations.
After reviewing the most recent additional information submitted, the
planning staff finds that the proposed location of the parking area and
driveway are not the same as that reviewed by the Development Review
Committee. The drawings do not identify the north property line, but it
appears that the proposed drive is to be less than 10 feet from the property
line and the parking pavement is to be adjacent to the property line. This
is not permitted. The driveway and parking surface must be separated
from an adjoining property line by a minimum of 10 feet.
The edge of the drive cannot intersect the edge of the street pavement at
90°. Each edge needs to be curved to accommodate vehicular turning
movements. The end of curve cannot extend north of the north property
line, so at its entry point the driveway may need to be located farther
south.
The on-site pavement needs to be concrete, or if City Council approves
a proposed Historic Overlay District, it may be asphalt. Planning staff
recommends that any asphalt pavement consist of a compacted lime-
stabilized subgrade at least 6 inches in depth, overlain with a base course
of Type "B" hot mix asphaltic concrete at least 4 inches thick, plus a
surface course of Type "D" hot mix asphaltic concrete at least 2 inches
thick. A gravel surface, as shown on the site plan, is not permissible.
Planning staff is interested in knowing, and thinks that the Commission
will be interested in knowing, the nature of any proposed business signs.
That information has not been provided.
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Finally, the applicant needs to tell the City what land will be subject to the
requested Special Use Permit. A legal description is necessary for the
preparation of an ordinance. If the Special Use Permit is to apply to the
total tract, which is far larger than the area shown on the site plan, the
property owner is required to construct a screenwall on the property line
where it adjoins residential zoning. This occurs at the rear of the owner's
property and along its northern boundary from the northeast corner of the
property forward to the point where the property wraps around an
adjoining commercially zoned lot facing South Coppell Road. The
screenwall is required to be masonry, unless Council grants a variance.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Planning staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit subject to
the following conditions:
1) Revision of the site plan to show the 50'-wide parking pavement
reduced in width to no less than 41', the 24'-wide driveway
reduced in width to no less than 20', and the northern edge of the
parking area and driveway no less than 10' from the property line
of the adjoining lot which faces South Coppell Road.
2) Revision of the site plan to show compliance with the landscaping
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the placement of
screening and trees within parking and driveway buffers.
3) Revision of the site plan to show a 20' radius on each side of the
driveway connecting it to the existing street pavement, and a curve
in the driveway as it crosses the front yard to achieve an offset
from the northern property line such that the northern edge of the
driveway will be at least 20' from the north property line at a
point 20' east of the street pavement.
4) Driveway and parking area to be paved with concrete which meets
City standards, or upon adoption of the Historic Overlay District
as recommended by C.I.V.I.C., with asphalt consisting of a
compacted lime-stabilized subgrade at least 6 inches in depth,
overlain with a base course of Type "B" hot mix asphaltic concrete
at least 4 inches thick, plus a surface course of Type "D" hot mix
asphaltic concrete at least 2 inches thick.
5) Compliance with Engineering and Fire Department requirements.
6) Planning and Zoning Commission approval of a drawing which
shows all proposed signs to be placed on the building or property,
with approval to occur before advertising a City Council public
hearing on the matter.
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7) Provision of a legal description of the area to be subject to the
Special Use Permit. If any portion of the area is within 50' of a
residential zoning district, the property owner shall comply with
Section 33 of the Zoning Ordinance.
8) The legal description and correctly revised site plan shall be
submitted to the planning staff for review no later than 5 p.m.,
June 24, 199'/. If additional changes are necessary to comply with
Zoning Ordinance requirements or these conditions, those changes
shall be made and all documents resubmitted no later than 5 p.m.,
June 26, 199'/. If applicant cannot comply with this condition,
planning staff is instructed to schedule the public hearing before
City Council on August 12, 199'/.
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) Information packet, including site plan and landscaping plan
2) Previous landscape plan
3) Departmental Comments
Item # 5
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE -
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM: S-I1250R. House of' S~v~ le. a zoning ckange from C (Commercial) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a business
within a residential structure on commercial properly, located at 520
$. Coppell Road, at the request of Klm Dobecim.
DRC DATE: May ~, ~99~ an~ Sune $, ~9~
CONTACT: Mike Martin, P.E., Assistant City Engineer (304-3679)
COMMENT STATUS: p~'~ ~ ~ .~ ~FINAL ~
1. If parking lot is to be asphalt, a variance must be requested with the S.U.P.
2. Provide a vicinity map showing location.
3. Show existing utilities.
4. Show existing right-of-way of Coppell Road.
5. Will the property be platted?
6. Provide a drainage map showing drainage pattern.