Town Center L1B2-CS000120 (2)CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1172, Starbucks Coffee Company
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
LOCATION:
SIZE OF AREA:
January 20, 2000
February 8, 2000
106 N. Denton Tap Road.
Approximately 2,485 square feet of retail space.
CURRENT ZONING:
TC (Town Center)
REQUEST:
TC-S.U.P. (Town Center, Special Use Permit).
APPLICANT:
Starbucks Coffee Company
6116 N. Central Expressway
Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75206
(214) 265-7585
Fax: (214) 265-1990
Architect:
CMA P.A.
Water Gardens Place
100 East 15~ St., Ste. 105
Ft. Worth, TX. 76102
(817) 87743044
Fax: (817) 877-0418
HISTORY:
There has been no recent history on this parcel, although the Tom
Thumb Cent. er~currently under construction is the major tenant in
this development.
TRANSPORTATION:
Denton Tap Road is a P6D, six lane divided thoroughfare
,contained within a 110-foot right of way
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Coppell YMCA; "TC", Town Center
South -strip shopping center, "C', Commercial
East - single f~.'y residential; PD-166, (SF-7)
West - strip shoplJing center; "C', Commercial
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
neighborhood retail uses.
Item # 9
DISCUSSION:
This request for Special Use Permit would allow a Starbucks Coffee
Store to locate at the northwest corner of this newly completed shopping
center. When the original site plan was presented this retail space was
envisioned to be a restaurant use, so staff has no objection to the
proposal. We do, however, have concern regarding the oUtside
patio/deck shown in this request (there was no exterior decking shown
on the original plans), and its effect on the health of the Post Oak tree
immediately adjacent. We also have concerns regarding a "mural" sign
being proposed for the use.
As many of you will recall, the overall development of the shopping
center was criticized by some because of the removal of a grove of old
Post Oak trees. Because of that community concern, the developer of
this site hired an arborist to evaluate which trees might be retained.
Among those recommended for conserving was the tree around which
Starbucks wishes to place this wooden deck. The developer agreed to
save this tree and in designing the retail building, cut the corner at a
diagonal to protect the plant's root system from being disturbed. In
addition, he placed fencing around the tree to further protect it from
potential harm during shopping center construction. The tree is certainly
an asset to the development, and our primary concern with this proposal
is to ensure every opportunity is given for the tree's retention.
Therefore, assurance from the developer that construction of this deck
will not harm the tree's chance for survival is needed.
In addition, this user is proposing a wall "mural" to cover the window
area of one side of the space. Although the aesthetic value of the
included examples of what this "mural" might look like could be
questioned, a more serious concern relates to the fact that our sign
ordinance is very clear in that no more than 10% of any window area
may be covered by signage. This provision was written into the
ordinance for several reasons, not the least of which addressed aesthetics
and public safety issues. We cannot support the mural proposal.
RECOMMENI}ATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends
conditions:
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2)
3)
approval of this request subject to the following
provide structural drawings of the footing for the deck structure
provide a statement by a Certified Arborist that the addition of
the wood deck and platform footing will not harm the tree
Signage conform to City standards, eliminate the mural
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later time.
Item # 9
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Floor Plan
3) Storefront Elevations and Signage
4) Deck Details
5) Letter from Arborist
6) Photos of existing murals
7) Depa~-Uaiental Comments (Leisure Services)
Item # 9
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
LEISURE SERVICES COMMENTS
ITEM: Starbucks Coffee Company, Zoning Change
DRC DATE: December 28, 1999 and January 6, 2000
CONTACT: Brad Reid, Park Planning and Landscape Manager
COMMENT STATUS:
PRELIMINARY
p~.rISED
The large tree shown at the drive intersection is protected by the Coppell Tree
Preservation Ordinance. The health of this tree may be affected by this development.
The developer shall ensure that this tree is to be minimally impacted by this
development. The services of an arborist should be contracted by the developer to
consult before and during construction with regard to safety of the tree.
It appears that the deck structure has been designed to minimize potential impact on
the critical root zone of the tree.
The constntction techniques used for the deck, and preservation techniques used on this
tree will be closely monitored. Mitigation for this tree may be required per Section 34-B
of the Zoning Ordinance if it is determined the tree has little chance of survival after
development or if the tree should die within a two year period of the completion of
construction.
DRC1228h
JAN I 4 2OO0
Regarding Starbucks Coffee Company
Second Surface Mural
The following photographs are examples of different sign types and
window treatments used by Starbucks Coffee Company.
The "Second Surface Mural" that is proposed for the Coppell Store is
not shown in these photographs. The Coppell Mural would not
contain the Starbucks logo or identifiable trademarks.
The intent of this mural is to screen the view from the patio seating
into the restrooms when the doors are opened. The material in this
installation would be translucent allowing light and some visibility
through it and not opaque as seen in the photographs.
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