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Switching Sta-CS 890316Minutes of March 16, 1989 Plannin§ and Zoning Commission Page 2 Mr. Craig Knight of Centre Development, representing the owner of the property, The Baptist Foundation of Texas, was present to represent this item. Mr. Knight stated that their proposal will include institutional, office, retail, commercial and light industrial facilities. He further stated that The Baptist Foundation had chosen Centre Development in part because they are a local developer. They were also chosen because their specialty is developing business parks, and are well noted for their quality and landscaping. Mr. Knight stated that they basically see two main uses for this property. One of those would be primarily industrial on the west side of the property. The other use, on the east side of the property, light industrial would be used, including office and commercial uses. They have also requested several special use permits at this time. Although he does understand all special use permits will have to be considered individually. Mr. Knight stated that they anticipate the eastern part of the property will be developed first, perhaps within the next two (2] years. The western side of the property would be developed sometime in the future, even as far a five (5) years away. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. Those persons speaking were: Dave Garrett 230 Samuel Mr. Garrett stated that he is not opposed to this request, but is concerned because of the historic aspects of the park area. Mr. Garrett stated that he would simply like to see the park area preserved. Barbara Bailey 233 Steamboat Mr. Knight then stated that they are working to preserve the historic areas of the park. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the zoning change for Case #PD-108. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunneil and Weaver voting in favor of the request. Item 6: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case #S-1041, from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special use Permit, for the construction of an electric switching station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that all property owners within two hundred feet of this request had been notified. A total of eight (8) notices were mailed out and two (2) returned, both against the proposed change. Mr. Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Carpenter stated that Coppell is a Growing community, and this switching station is needed at this time in order to serve the existing citizens, as well as to accomodate future growth. He further stated that this site was a Brazos Electric Substation at one time, and part of those facilities are still in place. Mr. Carpenter also stated that numerous transmission lines are already in place on this property. Mr. Carpenter then stated that they feel what they are requesting will be a considerable improvement to what is at that site now. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of this request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve Case ~S-1041. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Thomas voting against the motion. Item 7: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-519, from (PD-Retail] to (SF-9) Single Family-9, for the development of residential lots on a 2.50 acre site, located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that this property had previously been denied as a (PD-SF-7) request, and that the applicant has now resubmitted for a (PD-SF-9] request with four (4) variances. Mr. Doyle further stated that all property owners within two hundred feet had been notified. There were a total of twelve (12) notices mailed out, and none returned. Steve Stolte of Centex Real Estate was present to represent this item. Mr. Stolte stated that since they were last before the Commission, they have been contacted by several of the residents Minutes of March 16, 1989~. DI AFT Planning & Zoning Commi ~n '-' . Page. 5 . carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 9: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Enqineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that this plat is related to the previously approved zoning chanqe, Case ~S-1041. He further stated that Staff has no objections to the preliminary plat, other than that Staff would like to have the ri§hr-of-way along' Thweatt Road. Mr. Doyle then stated that the applicant is requesting four (4) variances. Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Carpenter stated that the right-of-way along Thweatt Road is owned by Brazes Electric. He further stated that if Brazes were to dedicate land for the ri§hr-of-way, the Federal Government and the REA Commission would have to qet involved. For that reason, they would prefer to grant an easement. Mr. Carpenter then stated that Staff has requested a letter, which Brazes Electric is preparing, and he will have that submitted to the City before final platting of this property. r~_~.---~-t}~..~%'-I Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the preliminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station, with the .~_ ~,~followinG provisions: (1) that the right-of-way issue be ~?_~3~t~-O ~¢x'"'~Fresolved with Staff prior to final plattinG, (2) that the wall ~,-~X~ g[ [T'?~' issue be resolved wi th Staff before final platting; and, (3) that the landscaping issue be resolved with Staff and the ,.~. ,.'~:~, ' [O~%o ¥> I applicant come forward with a completed plat for final platting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion ~'~"~ ~¥~[o ~' carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the ,'~') ~..~.%,~JC~P,;[{' motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against the motion. Item 10: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for ShadowridGe Estates, 4th Increment, on a 2.50 acre site, located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development. Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the preliminary plat for Shadowridge Estates, 4th Increment. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver votinG in favor of the motion. Item 11: To consider approval of a final plat for the Northlake Woodlands East #12 Addition, at the request of Judy Troth Parsons. ??-?:'" '"'"";' ~" 3"~ o C'I'T¥ OF COPRELL STAFF REPORT LOCATION: Northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, 3.409 acre site. us~.~ ~.0~,~: ~/ ~ (LI) on the North, West and South ~(R) on the East ~-~/ S~Y: / Staff has no ob]ect~ons to th~s (SUP) re~est. ~TE~ATI~S: 1) Approve the SUP. 2) Deny the SUP. ~ r-l~'.]-" < · ATTAC~ENTS: 1 ) Site Plan - '-" 2 ) Letter CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Date: March 16, 1989 RE: Case #: S-1041 LOCATION: Northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, 3.409 acre site. APPLICANT: TU Electric Company 1511 Bryan Street Dallas, Texas 75201 SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: (LI) on the North, West and South (R) on the East SUMMARY: Staff has no objections to this (SUP) request. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the SUP. 2) Deny the SUP. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan 2) Letter STAFFRPT.