Bank One-CS030417CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE• NATCHES TRACE ADDITION (BANK ONE)
SITE PLAN
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
STAFF REP.:
LOCATION:
SIZE OF AREA:
CURRENT ZONING:
REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
April 17, 2003
May 13, 2003
Andrea Roy, Economic Development Coordinator
Northeast corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road.
1.217 acres of property.
C (Commercial)
Site Plan approval to allow the construction of a one-story, 4,200
square-foot bank facility with a 1,500 square-foot drive-through.
Developer:
Danny Buckner
Bank One Corp.
8111 Preston Road, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75225
Fax: (972) 285-0480
Phone: (214) 360-4925
Applicant:
Lilia Gonzales
Merriman Associates
300 N. Field Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 987-1299
Fax: (214) 987-2138
Engineer:
Michael Marx
Brockette-Davis-Drake, Inc.
4144 N. Central Expressway, suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 824-3647
Fax: (214) 824-7064
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HISTORY: There is no site plan or platting history on the subject site.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is a six-lane divided roadway, within an
approximate 130' of right-of--way in front of the subject property,
with a varied width along the length of the roadway.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- vacant; HC (Highway Commercial)
South - vacant; C (Commercial) future site of Champions School of Real Estate
East - Coppell Middle School North & Denton Creek Elementary; SF-7 (Single
Family)
West -Magnolia Park Subdivision; PD-l33-SF (Planned Development 133, Single
Family)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
regional retail, which includes banking facilities.
DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the development of a one-story,
4,200 square-foot Bank One facility on approximately 1.2 acres of property,
served by 33 parking spaces. The site is situated at the northeast corner of
Denton Tap Road and Natches Trace Drive, immediately in front of Coppell
Middle School North.
Site Plan
The site has been designed to place the main entry along Denton Tap Road with
four drive-through lanes and an ATM lane at the rear of the property. Because
the property is located along Denton Tap Road, which is identified as a Primary
Image Zone, the applicant has provided increased setbacks along Denton Tap
Road, allowing for a significant landscaped area along both Denton Tap and
Natches Trace.
The applicant will appropriately screen this commercial use from the adjacent
residential district as required by Article 33 Screening Standards of the Zoning
Ordinance. The existing wall along the rear of the subject property will be
modified with the wrought iron portions being removed and replaced with solid
brick screening. Staff supports the proposed alterations to the existing wall.
A fire lane/mutual access drive will be constructed along the north property line,
which will assist in providing access to future developments to the north of the
subject site. The fire lane complies with all required curve radii with the
exception of the connection to Natches Trace, which staff has recommended that
the applicant revise accordingly.
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Architecture
The proposed building will be one-story, measuring approximately 26' in height
to the peak. The primary building material will be a reddish/brown brick (acme
150 "red sunset"), with a buff colored limestone veneer ("blanco w/color") and
matching stucco accents. The roof will be gray/silver standing seam metal. A 36
square-foot monument sign will be located near the Denton Tap/Natches Trace
intersection. The proposed sign will be constructed of limestone veneer to match
the building with blue pin mounted lettering.
Additionally, staff would like to commend the applicant's efforts on the facility's
architecture, signage and landscaping, which have been modified to conform to
the standards of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance. While staff is aware that the
proposed architecture and signage is not the standard design utilized by Bank
One, the modified result compliments the architecture of surrounding buildings
and enhances the Denton Tap corridor.
Landscape Plan
The proposed landscape plan fully provides the required perimeter, interior and
non-vehicular landscaping. In order to address perimeter landscaping along the
northern property line, which falls within the proposed mutual access drive, the
applicant has provided the full 10' landscape buffer between the drive and the
north building wall, as well as adjacent to the north end of all parking rows.
While the perimeter landscaping is not shown in the traditional manner, this
design is typical and acceptable when a shared drive is being constructed for
mutual access purposes. It is staff's interpretation that the design meets the spirit
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance in providing a buffer and relief between
properties.
Furthermore, the applicant has shown the proposed location of the electric
transformer and has fully screened it with shrubs. All other mechanical
equipment shall be located within a mechanical yard that is fully screened by a
solid wall extending from the main building.
RECONIlvIENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMIvIISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Bank One Site Plan, subject to the following
conditions being met:
1) Ensure that all fire lane curve radii meet minimum requirements, specifically the
connection to Natches Trace, which does not appear to meet the turning radius
requirements.
2) The paver bands should be constructed one foot behind the property line. (Engineering)
3) The sidewalk ADA ramps need to align with the paver bands. Therefore, additional
sidewalk easements may be necessary. (Engineering)
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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.
ATTACHIvvIENTS:
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1) Monument & Attached Sign elevations
2) Site Plan
3) Landscape Plan
4) Building Elevations
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE• NATCHES TRACE ADDITION (BANK ONE),
LOT 1, BLOCK A
MINOR PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
STAFF REP.:
LOCATION:
SIZE OF AREA:
CURRENT ZONING:
REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
April 17, 2003
May 13, 2003
Andrea Roy, Economic Development Coordinator
Northeast corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road.
1.217 acres of property.
C (Commercial)
Minor Plat approval to allow the construction of a 4,200 square-foot
banking facility with a 1,500 square-foot drive-through.
Developer:
Danny Buckner
Bank One Corp.
8111 Preston Road, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75225
Fax: (972)285-0480
Phone: (214} 360-4925
Applicant:
Lilia Gonzales
Memman Associates
300 N. Field Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 987-1299
Fax: (214) 987-2138
En ig Weer:
Michael Marx
Brockette-Davis-Drake, Inc.
4144 N. Central Expressway, suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 824-3647
Fax: (214) 824-7064
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HISTORY: There is no site plan or platting history on the subject site.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is a six-lane divided roadway, within an
approximate 130' of right-of--way in front of the subject property,
with a varied width along the length of the roadway.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- vacant; HC (Highway Commercial)
South - vacant; C (Commercial) future site of Champions School of Real Estate
East - Coppell Middle School North & Denton Creek Elementary; SF-7 (Single
Family)
West -Magnolia Park Subdivision; PD-133-SF (Planned Development 133, Single
Family)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for regional
retail, which includes banking facilities.
DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting Minor Plat approval for the development of a
4,200 square-foot banking facility with a 1,500 square-foot drive-through on
1.2 acres of property. Bank One will occupy the proposed facility.
The proposed plat establishes all necessary fire lane, mutual access, and
utility easements. Because the north property line runs through the middle of
a shared drive, the off-site portion of the fire lane/access easement will be
recorded via separate instrument. Staff has only minor drafting comments
that need to be addressed.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Minor Plat for Bank One,
subject to the following conditions:
1) Provision of curve radii data on all fire lane curves, including
portions that are located off-site. (Fire)
2) Provision of a legal description of the 20' sanitary sewer
easement. (Engineering)
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ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHIv1ENTS:
1) Minor Plat
ltem # 5
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