Sonic Addition-CS 940217 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: The Sonic Addition, Preliminary Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE: February 17, 1994
C. C. HEARING DATE: March 8, 1994
LOCATION: Approximately 1,330 feet south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west
side of Denton Tap Road
SIZE OF AREA: .98 ac. (lot 1 = .65 ac., lot 2=.33 ac.)
CURRENT
ZONING: C, Commercial
REQUEST: Approval of a preliminary plat which will create two lots
APPLICANT: Tim House Mason-Harrison, et.al. Dowdey, Anderson
(Owner) (Developer) (Engineer)
400 Parkview Place 8104 N.W. 122nd 16250 Dallas Pkwy.
Coppell, Tx. 75019 Ok. City, Ok. 73162 Dallas, Tx. 75248
393-0744 (405) 720-9113 931-0694
HISTORY: This request was originally set for Commission hearing in January, but because
of concern with the original submittal, the applicant requested a one month delay.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is an improved, six-lane, divided highway
(P6D), contained within a 100 foot right-of-way.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -vacant; C
South - vacant; C
East - vacant; TC
West - developing single-family; PD-SF-9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Plan shows commercial uses as most appropriate here·
ANALYSIS: As indicated in the staff comments relative to the zoning change request (C to C-
S.U.P), there are many problems with this proposal that warrant denial. As
stated by the applicant, the reason for this plat is to provide a site for the Sonic
Restaurant. Because of our concerns with the zoning proposal, it does not seem
logical that the plat should be approved without the restaurant development going
forward. Also of major concern is the fact that the M.U.D. will not annex the
area at the present time. In addition, plat conditions include the payment of any
assessments due for the improvement of Denton Tap Road, and provision of
some sort of private access easement across the site so that the property to the
north can access the median opening on the south side of this property.
With all of these concerns not clearly addressed, staff recommends denial of the
plat at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the plat
2) Deny the plat
3) Modify the plat
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Preliminary plat document
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE #: S-1077, Sonic Drive-In, to change the zoning
from C (Commercial) to C.-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special
Use Permit)
P & Z HEARING DATE: February 17, 1994
C. C. HEARING DATE: March 8, 1994
LOCATION: Approximately 1,330 feet south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west
side of Denton Tap Road
SIZE OF AREA: .602 acres
CURRENT C, Commercial
ZONING:
REQUEST: C-S.U.P. for a drive-in restaurant (Sonic)
APPLICANT: Tim House Sonic Ind. Dowdey, Anderson
(Owner) (Developer) and Assoc.
400 Parkview Place 120 Robert S. Kerr (Engineer)
Coppell, Tx. 75019 Oklahoma City, Ok. 73102 16250 Dallas Pkwy.
393-0744 (405) 232-4334 Dallas, TX 75248
931-0694
HISTORY: This request was originally set for Commission hearing in January, but
because of concern with the original submittal, the applicant requested a
one month delay.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is an improved six-lane divided highway (P6D)
contained within a 100 foot right-of-way
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - vacant; C
South - vacant; C
East - vacant: TC
West - developing single-family; PD-SF-9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Plan shows commercial use as most appropriate here.
ANALYSIS: Tiffs tract is simply too small for the use suggested. Not only is the site very
tight for the contemplated use, but the applicant's desire to acquire two curb cuts
on a site with only 108 feet of frontage not only violates our standards, but is
very hazardous on a six lane divided thoroughfare with a 45 mile per hour spccd
limit. In addition, turning movements are very difficult to perform. The site
needs to be widened considerably before staff could endorse the site plan
contemplated here. Also, because of the narrow width of this parcel, a request
to obtain a variance in our Sign Ordinance to allow a monument sign is being
formulated. It could also be stated that comments similar to the one's regarding
the Miami Subs Restaurant architectural style--is the design in keeping with our
city's theme--are an additional concern. Finally, this parcel is outside the
M.U.D. service area, and by letter dated January 27, 1994, the M.U.D. will not
provide sewer service to this site.
Because of these concerns, staff would recommend denial of the application as
submitted. Much more planning, site work, land acquisition, and infrastructure
service guarantees must be accomplished before a favorable recommendation
could be made.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the S.U.P.
2) Deny the S.U.P.
3) Modify the S.U.P.
ATFACHMENTS: 1) S.U.P. site plan
2) rendering
3) landscaping plan
4) revised 8 1/2 by 11 entry landscape plan
5) sign information