Freeport NIP(8.0)-CS040617 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
_STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-186R6-LI, Duke-Freeport
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
June 17, 2004
July 6, 2004
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
West side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive.
SIZE OF AREA:
14.13 acres of properly.
CURRENT ZONING:
PD-186R3-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 3-Light
Industrial)
REQUEST:
PD-186R6-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 6-Light
Industrial) to attach a Detail Site Plan allow the construction of
buildings on Lots 6 and 7.
APPLICANT:
Applicant:
Brian Straley
Duke Construction, L.P.
5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360
Dallas, Texas 75254
PHONE: (972) 361-6723
FAX: (972) 361-6800
Architect:
Chad Speas
Corgan Associates
501 Elm Street, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75202
PHONE: (214) 757-1749
FAX: (214) 761-0719
Engineer:
Jack Evans
Pacheco Koch
350 N Central Expressway, Ste. 1000
Dallas, Texas 75206
PHONE: (972) 235-3031
FAX: (972) 235-9544
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HISTORY:
On September 12, 2000, City Council approved a Conceptual
Planned Development district (PD-186-LI) for industrial uses to
allow the development of seven office/warehouse facilities on
approximately 143 acres ofproperb'. Also approved was a Final Plat
for this property to allow the construction of the extension of
Freeport Parkway from Bethel Road to Ruby Road.
On January 9, 2001, Council approved a Detail Plan for Tracts 4 and
4X (along the eastside of Freeport, north of Bethel Road) for this
PD. Part of this approval was a condition to prepare a Tree
Mitigation Plan.
In October 2001, Council approved a reduction of parking required
for warehouse uses on Tract l from one space per 1,000- square
feet to one space per 5,000-square feet (across Freeport to the east
of this property); allowed for additional monument signage for the
entire PD, and attached a Tree Reparation/Landscape Plan to the
PD.
In May 2002, Council approved PD-186R3 for a Concept Plan
for a 195,000-square-foot building, with reduced parking for
Tract 3 of the original PD (Proposed Lots 6 & 7). Also that
evening, Council approved PD-186R4, for a Detail Plan for Tract 4
(tract southeast of this property) to allow the development of an
approximate 160,000-square-foot building for Uline, Inc. This
building is currently occupied with potential expansion of the
structure approved.
In January 2003, a Detail Plan was attached for Tract 1 of this PD
(across Freeport to the east) to allow for the construction of a
1,101,500-square-foot office/warehouse building. The Container
Store now occupies 653,500-square feet, with a future expansion
area of 150,000-square feet. The remaining 298,000-square feet is
available for lease to another tenant.
TIL{NSPORTATION:
The construction of Freeport Parkxvay is complete through this
property as a C4D/6 four-lane divided built in a six-lane (120-foot)
R.O.W. Bethel Road is proposed to be a C4D, (fbur-lane divided
within a l I0-foot R.O.W) west of Freeport Parkway. East of
Freeport Parkway, Bethel Road is a C2U, two-lane undivided street
within 50 feet of right-of-way. There is a 34' Hike and Bike
easement along the western property line (17.5' actually on the
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property). A 12-foot-wide trail will be constructed in the future (date
uncertain).
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Wagon Wheel Park; LI (Light Industrial)
South - Uline, Inc.; PD-186R-LI (Tracts 4 and 4X) (Light Industrial)
East Container Store: PD-186R5-LI (Light Industrial)
West - Champion; PD- 185-LI, Tradepoint (Light Industrial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan of May ]996 shows the property as
suitable tbr office, showroom, light industrial and
warehousing uses.
DISCUSSION:
This request is to attach a Detail Plan to this PD to allow' for the construction of two
office/warehouse buildings, 140,000-square-feet and 69,000-square-feet on Lots 6 and 7,
respectively. The tenants are currently unknown.
Parking
As discussed in the HISTORY section, an amendment to this PD was approved in May
2002 to alloxv for the required parking to be reduced from one space per 1,000-square feet
for warehouse use to one space per 5,000-square feet. Under this ratio, 208 parking
spaces would be required for this development, which includes 25% devoted to office
space (one space per 300-square feet) and 75% for warehouse. This plan indicates 431
parking spaces, which equates to one space per 618-square feet of warehouse use, ~vhich
exceeds the standard parking requirements for warehouse use. The future parking
locations on the west side of the structures (located in the potential loading areas) is not
included in these calculations. Given that the user is unknown at this time, this future
parking and excess parking is provided to accommodate any additional unforeseen
intensity.
Monument Sign
The 2001 revision to this PD also allowed for additional monument signage to be
included in this PD. Specifically, this tract, now two lots, was permitted to have one 60-
square-foot monument sign to advertise the occupant of the one building. The current
request is for txvo 60-square foot monument signs to be permitted, one for the north and
one on the south. These are proposed to be located within each site along the common
drive at the split. These will amend the proposed signage of the 148-acre master sign
plan to add one additional sign and allow for less separation between them and the
adjacent property line than is required. The signage will need to match the typical sign
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elevation attached with the elevations. Furthermore, it must be noted that these buildings
will also be allowed to have signage attached to the buildings to advertise their occupants.
Landscape Plan
The Landscape Plan submitted meets the City's minimum requirements. The building
proposed on Lot 6 will be partially screened by the existing Uline, Inc., building. Along
the eastern boundary of Lot 6, there are proposed Cedar Elms every 50'. East of this
property line are existing trees already spaced at 50' intervals. The proposed Cedar Ehns
will be placed in between the view of the existing trees and will provide a continuous
screen for the eastern boundary. Along the north, south and western boundaries of Lot 6
are 9 Bald Cypress, 12 Bald Cypress and 22 Cedar Elms, respectively. In addition, the
western boundary has 66 Eastern Red Cedars to screen the truck loading area. The
landscaped entry' at the east side of the lot provides a visual buffer between the
northwestern building and Freeport Parkway. This will have 10 Live Oaks, 5 Chinese
Pistache, 3 Cedar Elms and 7 Redbuds. The western property line of Lot 7 is to be
landscaped similarly to the western property line of Lot 6. The southern property line
will mirror the northern property line of Lot 6. The property line rumfing along Freeport
will have the following spaced adjacent to the right-of-way on a grassy berm:
7 Bald Cypress,
13 Live Oaks,
12 Wax Myrtle's,
5 Chinese Pistache,
6 Cedar Elms, and
7 Redbuds
Access
There are three access points proposed. One is located at the north end, one toward the
middle and one at the south boundary of Freeport. The southernmost drive will be a fire
lane and mutual access drive with Uline, Inc., and each of the proposed buildings. The
two proposed lots will share a drive in the middle and be served by a median break. The
trees lost within the median by the construction will be relocated/replaced. The
northernmost entrry will serve the northern building.
Architecture
The previously approved Concept Plan for this site showed a 194,000-square-foot
building on one lot. Due to the excess capacity of the pond located east of this property
(The Container Store), the detention pond previously proposed is not needed; therefore,
the current proposal is for two smaller buildings located on two lots that partially drain to
thc eastern property. The north building is 70,000-square feet and the south building is
140,000-square feet, totaling 210,000-square feet. Multiple buildings are preferred over
the previously proposed single building in order to break up the building expansiveness.
The colors proposed are earth-tone colors. The main colors are Egret white (cream) and
Stucco Greige (beige), ~vith an accent color of Victoria Falls (seafoam green). The
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elevations of the buildings give dimensions between the proposed 'articulation of each
building's fa{;ade. There are several distances between articulation changes that do not
meet the 100' maximum distance requirement set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff,
in meeting with the applicant, pointed out the deficiency in articulation. The applicant
deferred the architectural change to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
recommendation. Staff recommends enhancing the visible sections of the buildings from
the roadway with the necessa~ articulation and additional entryway features in order to
meet this requirement.
RECOMMENDATION TO TIlE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request, subject to the following conditions:
1) Make sure visibility issues are addressed for the median openings when the
left turn lanes are completed. Some of the trees may be within a visibility area.
2) Show all proposed easements (public or private) on the Site Plan.
3) Retlect the correct zoning information (PD-186R3-LI) in the reference to the
parking requirement variance.
4) Revise elevations to show additional articulation, reveals and accent materials.
5) Specify' color and material to be used on the black-and-white elevations.
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)
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5)
Site Plan
Elevations for Lot 6 Building
Elevations lbr Lot 7 Building
Tree Mitigation and Landscape Plan for Lot 6
Tree Mitigation and Landscape Plan tbr Lot 7
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 6&7, Block A,
Replat
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
June 17,2004
July 6, 2004
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
West side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive.
SIZE OF AREA:
14.13 acres o f property.
CURRENT ZONING:
PD-186R3-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 3-Light
Industrial)
REQUEST:
Replat approval of a portion of Lot 2, Block A, to allow the
construction of buildings on Lots 6 and 7.
APPLICANT:
Ste. 1000
Applicant:
Brian Straley
Duke Construction, L.P.
5495 Beltline Road, Suite 360
Dallas, Texas 75254
PHONE: (972) 361-6723
FAX: (972) 361-6800
Engineer:
Jack Evans
Pacheco Koch
350 N Central Expressway,
Dallas, Texas 75206
PHONE: (972) 235-3031
FAX: (972) 235-9544
HISTORY:
On September 12, 2000, Council approved a Conceptual Planned
Development district (PD-186-LI) for industrial uses to allow the
development of seven office/warehouse facilities on approximately 143
acres of property. Also approved was a Final Plat for this property to
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allow the construction of the extension of Freeport Parkway from Bethel
Road to Ruby Road.
On January 9, 2001, Council approved a Detail Plan for Tracts 4 and 4X
(along the eastside of Freeport, north of Bethel Road) for this PD. Part of
this approval was a condition to prepare a Tree Mitigation Plan.
In October 2001, Council approved a reduction of parking required for
warehouse uses on Tract 1 from one space per 1,000- square feet to one
space per 5,000-square feet (across Freeport to the east of this property),
allowed for additional monument signage for the entire PD and attached a
Tree Reparation/Landscape Plan to the PD.
On May 2002, Council approved PD-186R3-LI for a Concept Plan
for a 195,000-square-foot building, with reduced parking for Tract 3
of the original PD (Proposed Lots 6 & 7). Also that evening, Council
approved PD-186R4-LI, for a Detail Plan for Tract 4 (tract southeast of
this property) to allow the development of an approximate 160,000-
square-foot building for Uline, Inc. This building is currently occupied
with potential expansion of the structure approved.
In January 2003, a Detail Plan was attached for Tract I of this PD
(across Freeport to the east) to allow for the construction of a 1,101,500-
square-foot office/warehouse building. The Container Store now
occupies 653,500-square feet, with a future expansion area of 150,000-
square feet. The remaining 298,000-square feet is available for lease to
another tenant.
TRANSPORTATION:
The construction of Freeport Parkway is complete through
this property as a C4D/6 four-lane divided built in a six-lane (120-
foot) R.O.W. Bethel Road is proposed to be a C4D, (four-lane
divided within a 110-foot R.O.W) west of Freeport Parkway. East
of Freeport Parkway, Bethel Road is a C2U, two-lane undivided
street within 50-feet of right-of-way. There is a 34' Hike and Bike
easement along the western property line (17.5' actually on the
property). A 12-foot wide trail will be constructed in the future
(date uncertain).
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Wagon Wheel Park; LI (Light Industrial)
South - Uline, Inc.; PD-186R-LI (Tracts 4 and 4X) (Light Industrial)
East - Container Store; PD-186R5-LI (Light Industrial)
West - Champion; PD- 185-LI, Tradepoint (Light Industrial)
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for office, showroom, light industrial and
warehousing uses.
DISCUSSION:
This is a replat of Lot 2, Block A, Duke-Freeport Addition. It is
establishing two lots (Lots 6 & 7). Both lots will be served by the same
two mutual access and fire lane easements encircling each of the proposed
structures. Lot 6 has two private drainage easements to accept the runoff
from Lot 7. This will allow Lot 7 to drain to the south into a larger
drainage easement already established along the southern properly line.
There is a 10' utility easement along the south end of the property adjacent
to this larger drainage easement. Along the west property line is a Hike
and Bike Trail easement overlaying a TXU utility easement and a TXU
gas/electric easement. There is a 10' utility easement along Freeport to be
established by this plat. Also, there is a 15' private sewer easement
proposed to serve Lot 7 through Lot 6. Staff recommends extending the
public sewer along Freeport; therefore, this easement will not be
necessary.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZON1NG COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request, subject to the following condition:
1) Refer to the attached Engineering comments.
ALTERNATIVES
1)
2)
3)
Recommend approval of the request
Recommend disapproval of the request
Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Engineering comments
2) Replat
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