Vista Point II L5-CS050317CASE NO.:
CITY ()F ('Olq)EI,I.
PLANNIN(; I)EPARTMI!NT
STAFF RI~PORT
PD-199R2-HC, Vista Point II, Lot 5R, Blk. A
(Bank of Texas)
P & Z Iq[EARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
Marcll 17, 2005
April 12, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
1.OCATION:
West side of MacArthur Blvd., south of S.H. 121
SIZE OF AREA:
1.25 acres of properly
CURRENT ZONING:
PD-199d lC (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial)
REQUEST:
PI)-I99R2-IfC {Planned Dcvelopn~cnt-199 Rcvisiou 2-1 Iighway
Commercial) to allow the development of a 5.500 square foot bank
facility, ,Mth 5 drive-through lanes.
APPIJCANT:
ItlSTORY:
Pies E. Schnitz Jr.
chintz & SC
"" lC pb llRd g355
.~ ~_~ \Ves alii e .,
Richardson. Texas 75229
(972) 437-9844
fAX: (972) 907-9975
Nell Brennan. VP
Bank of Texas
2650 Royal Lane
Dallas. Texas 75080
(972) 443-2878
(972) 443-2845
The subject property is part of Lot 3, Block G, a 49.20-acre tract
within the Vista Ridge Addition. The property' lies within Denton
County and was originally part of the City of Lewisville when
recorded in September of 1986. Since that time, the City' of
CoppelI has annexed this and other portions of the Vista Ridge
Business Park.
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TRANSPORTATION:
In September 1999, a request fi)r a PD for a gas station,
convenience store and car wash on 1.5 acres at the southwest
corner of S.H. 12I and MacArthur Boulevard was recommended
for denial by staff. Due to this recommendation, the applicant
requested a postponement until December of that year to allow for
a redesign of the site plau and elevations to address staff design
concerns, but staff still strongly opposed the use at this location.
On December 16, 1999, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of this request, and it was nnt appealed to
Council.
In September 2001, Council approved a Site Plan and Final Plat to
allow for the construction of a one story, 71,000 square-foot office
building on seven acres of this 26-acre parcel of land. The Site
Plan would have expired on September 11, 2003; however, on
September 9, 2003, Council approved a six-n~onth extension. The
approved Site Plan expired in March 2004.
On April 13, 2004, Council overruled staff's and the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recolnmendation for denial and approved a
Concept Planned Development to allow the construction of
210,000-square feet of office/warehouse/assembly buildings and
five retail pad sites. In August 2004, Council approved the Detail
Plan tilr the lirst phase of this development, consisting of three
buildings, totaling 93.550-square feet. This first phase of
dcxelopment is CmTently under cons[ruction.
Also approved in April of last year was S 1211 fi)r a gas station
and car repair on Lot 4 of lhis PD. This Special Use Permit
expired in October of last year, and resubmission of this SUP is
expected to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
next month.
S.H. 121 is under construction to freeway standards with access
roads, within 450 feet of right of-way. MacArthur Blvd., adjacent
to this property, is a sixdane divided thoroughfare in the City of
Lewisville.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - S.H. 121, City of Lewisville
South - PD-132 SF-9, The Peninsulas of Coppell, and PD-149-SF-
7, Vistas of Coppell
Item # 4
Page 2 of 5
East - PD 202-TH-1 (Villas of Eake Vista) and office park; LI
(Light Industrial), City of Lewisville
West - Vistas of Coppell, PD-149-SF 7 (Single-Family)
DISCUSSION:
As discussed in the ttISTORY section, this property was zoned in April of
last year as part of a PD tk)r Highway Commercial uses. This request is to
amend the PD to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the construction of a
5,580-square-foot bank facility with five drive-through lanes, with
sufficient service/queuing area i53r a total of 30 cars. There will be 27
parking spaces, which exceeds the office ratio of one space per 300-square
feet of floor area by eight spaces. The building is oriented at an angle
toward the northeast corner of the site, providing for an aesthetic entry
feature with plaza, stone wall, planter and flagpole.
The Landscape Plan is in compliance with the provisions of the PD, which
allows, in part, for vari:mces to the 10 feet of perimeter landscape required
adjacent to the internal lot lines. This plan, however, exceeds the
expectations of the Concept Plan in terms of exceeding all other levels of
landscaping, as well as preserving mature trees along MacArthur
Boulevard. Thc Concept Plan indicated that all but three of the trees
would be removed frown this site. This proposed Landscape Plan includes
a 40+ toot wide Iandscape buflbr along MacArthur Blvd., allowing for
the preservation of seven trees (a total of 72-caliper inches of Live Oak
and Cedar Elm trees), while only removing two Cedar Elms to allow lbr
driveways into the property. One minor revision is needed to the
Landscape Plan, that being the screening of a 10'xl0' power transfbrmer
pad proposed along the western prnperty line. The applicant revised the
plans to indicate large shrubs; however, the plant material selected (Red
Tip Photinia) is not on our Plant Palette. A shrub from our plant list will
need to be substituted.
This property will be accessed fi'om two mutual access (shared) driveways
from MacArthur Blvd. The Coppell/Lewisville mutual city limit line is
located along the western right-of-way line of MacArthur Blvd.; and
therefk)re, thc City of Ecwisvillc has final authority on the design and
location of thc deceleration lanes within their rights-o~way. It is staWs
understanding that the City of Lewisville has yet to approve these designs.
(This is actually an outstanding condition fi-om the original PD approved a
year ago).
A related issue is thc location of thc southern driveway in relation to Lake
Vista Drive, which is als() in the City of Lewisville. As noted in the
attached comments from the Engineering Department, this proposed
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driveway is slightly offset from 1.ake Vista Drive. Because of safety
considerations, it is recommended that this driveway align with Lake Vista
Drive.
A companion request is the replattmg of this lot to relocate the north/south
fire lane from behind the building lo the front of the building to allow for
the drive-through facility in the rear. To assure that all parts of the
building, including the drive through lanes, are within 150 feet of a lire
lane, either the fire lane proposed (and platted) on Lot 2, adjacent to this
site, needs to be constructed, or a hammer-head (turn around) will be
required on the northern fire lane into the Service Star lot, as shown on the
Site Plan. Given that both of these fire lanes have been included as fire
lane easements on the Final Plat tbr this property, the paving of either,
prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the bank, will be
required.
The Concept Plan for this PD also included concept elevations and
preliminary building material selection for this entire 19-acre property.
The intent was to utilize the same color and material palette on the entire
project so that this property would appear to be a master planned area.
ttowever, thc industrial nature of the developments on Lots 1 and 2
required approval of certain elements of the building (i.e., flat rooflines,
metal canopies, light colored brick and stone to be compatible with the
tilt-wall, etc.), which are normally not appropriate for retail
developments. The building materials proposed fi)r this bank are more
retail in nature. There is a combination of two types of lime stone
veneers, Leuders Limestone as thc main buiIding material, and a West
Texas Limeslone as an accent material for the columns. Thc slate gray
standing seam metal roof will also be a predominate feature of this
building and will be extended to cover the drive-through facility. These
materials are darker in nature and are much more attractive than the
"hot" colors of the warehouse buildings. It is expected that the
remaining retail lots along MacArthur Blvd. will have similar materials
and architectural characteristics of this first retail building, instead of thc
industrial materials of the buildings west of this project.
RI:~COMMENDATION TO 11 IE PLANNING AN[) ZON1NG COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of PD-199R2 HC, Vista Point Il, Lot 5R, Blk. A
(Bank of Texas), subject to the following conditions:
1. The submission of revised the Landscape Plan substituting a plant from the
City's Plant Palette fi)r the Red Tip Photinia.
Item # 4
Page 4 of 5
Prior to the issnance of a Certificate of Occupancy tbr this bank, either the fire
lane on Lot 2, adjaccm m this site, or a hammer-head (turn around) on the
northern fire lane shall be constructed, as approved by the Fire Marshal.
The submission of a revised Site Plan and I,andscape Plan, indicating the
realignment of tile southern driveway to align with Lake Vista Drive.
Submission of a letter froxn tile City of Lewisville approving the deceleration
lanes adjacent to this site and/or related issues.
Correction of the City Limit Line between Coppell and Lewisville on the Site
Plan.
AI~TERNATIVES 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of thc rcqucst
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisemcnt for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACItMENTS: I) Departmental Comments
2) Site Plan
3) Landscape Plan
4) F, levations
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llem # 4
COPPELL
CITY OF COPPELL
2nd DRC REPORT
Proiect Name
COP?ELL
1 of 1
Comments
Plat:
1 There is nat an offset in the City Limits between Copperl and Lewisville as you show along
the northeast corner
S~te Plan:
1. The proposed access on the south side of the properly is not aligned with Lake Vista Dnve
Because of safety considerations please ahgn this access with Lake Vista Drive
2 It's my understanding that the Cry of Lewisville may require deceleration lanes adjacent to
lhissile Has the site plan beea revised to reflect a!l of Lewisville's concerns, ~ssues and,or
requirements?
Utility Plan
1 Be sure utilities shown on these plans coordinate with proposed utilities by Pacheco Koch
2 Provide proof of permission from adjacent properly owners to work offsite and to ~nstall
waler hne StUD OIJtS and fire hydrants
3 Need to prowde proof of a property owners association to maintain the water, sewer and
drainage systems They cross several properly lines If there is not proof of property
association, then most of lhese utilities will need to be m a 20' utility easement
4 Explain the reasomng for lhe configurabon of the water line at the northwest corner of the
property.
The offsite utility and paving work to support this prciect needs to be submitted prior tc
recel,,ung any pern,ts for the development
Plat Unacceptable please contact Larry Redick at 972-323 8917 to discusseasemenl
reqLuremenls Aisc), please change the signature block to read TXU Electric Delivery Cempan,,,
CiTY OF COPPEI L
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Vista Point II, Lot 5R, Blk. A, Replat
(Bank of Texas)
P & Z ttEARiNG DATE:
C.C. IlEARING [)ATE:
March 17, 2005
April 12, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
I ()CATION:
West side of MacArthur Blvd., south of S.ll. 121
SIZE OF AREA:
125 acres ofp-operty
( I. RRENT ZONING.
PD- 199-ItC (Plmmed Development- 199 1 lighway Commercial)
REQUESI':
Replat approval, to revise fl~e localion of fire lanes lo allow the
development of a 5,500-square-lbot bank fi~cility witb five drive
lhrough lanes.
APP1.1CANI':
ttlSTORY:
Pies E. Schnitz Jr.
Schnitz & Scwell
333 West Campbell Rd.. #355
Richardson, Texas 75229
(972) 437-9844
FAX: (972) 907 9975
Nell Brennan, VP
Bank of Texas
2650 Royal I~anc
Dallas, Texas 75080
(972) 443-2878
(972) 443-2845
The sut!iect property is part of Lot 3, Block G, a 49.20-acre tract
within the Vista Ridge Addition. The property lies within Denton
County and was originally part of the City of Lewisxille when
recorded in September of 1986. Since that time, the City of
Coppell annexed this and other portions of the Vista Ridge
Business Park.
Page 1 of 4
Item # 5
tn September 1999, a request fi)r a PI) for a gas station,
convenience store aud car wash ou 1.5 acres at tile southwest
corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Boulevard was recommended
[br denial by staff'. Due to this rccommendatiou, the applicant
requested a postponement until December of that year to allow
a redesign of the site plan and elevations to address staff design
concerns, but staff still strongly opposed the use at this location.
On December 16, 1999, tile Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of this request, and it was not appealed to
Council.
In September 2001, Couucil approved a Site Plan and Final Plat ti)
allow for the construction of a one story, 71,000-square-foot off icc
building on seven acres of this 26-acre parcel of land. The Site
Plan would have expired on September 11, 2003; however, on
September 9, 2003, Council approved a six-month extension. The
approved Site Plan expired in March 2004.
On April 13, 2004, Council overruled staff's and the Planning and
Zoning Colrmfission's recommcndatioi~ lbr denial and approved a
Concept Planned Development to allow the construction of
210,000-square feet of office/warehouse/assembly buildings and
five retail pad sites. In August 2004, Council approved the Detail
Plan for the first phase of this development, consisting of three
buildings, totaling 93,550 square foci. This first phase of
dcvelupmenl is currently under construction.
Also approved in April of last year was S-1211 for a gas station
and cai' repair on Lot 4 of this PD. This Special Use Permit
expired m October of last year, and resubmission of this SUP is
expected to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
next nlonth.
Thc rcplat for this entire 18+ acre tract was approved in August
2004.
IRANSPORTATiON:
S.[t. 121 is under conslruction to fl'eeway standards with access
roads, within 450 feet of right-of-wa5. MacArthur Blvd., adjacent
to this property, is a sixdane divided thoroughfare in thc City of
Lewisville.
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Item # 5
5[JP. ROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - S.H 121, City of Lcwisvillc
South PD 132 SIr 9, The Peninsulas of Coppell, aud 1)I)-149-
SF-7, Vistas of Cnppell
Last PI)-202-TH-1 (Villas of Lake Vista) and office park, LI
(I.ight Industrial), City of Lewisville
West - Vistas of Coppell, PD 149 SF-7 (Single-Family)
I)IS('US;SION:
As detailed in the discussion on the Site Plan approval, this property is
being replatted to allow fi)r the relocation of the north/south fire lane from
behiud the building to the front of the building. Given this relocation of
the fire lane, the paving of off-site fire lanes are required to assure that all
parts of the building, including the drive-through lanes, are within 150 feet
of a fire lane.
This property will be accessed from two mutual access (shared) driveways
from MacArthur Blvd. Tile Coppell/Lewisvillc mutual city limit line is
located along the western right-of-way line of MacArthur Blvd,; therefore,
the City of Lewisville has final authority on the design and location of the
deceleration lanes within their rights of way,
A related issue is thc location of the southern driveway in relation to Lake
Vista Drive, which is als() in the City of Lcwisville. As noted in the
attached comments from the Engineering Department, this proposed
driveway is slightly oflket from Lake Vista [)rive. Because nf safety
consideratk)ns, it is recnmmended that this driveway align with Lake Vista
Drive.
This property is in Denton County, whose filing requirements are
different from Dallas County in terms of sheet size, number of copies,
and original signatures. Therelbre, this plat needs to be reformatted to fit
on an 18"x24" sheet. For additional requirements, please contact
Denton County at (940) 349-2010.
Rt';COMMENDATION TO TIlE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff rccoinmends APPROVAL ol Vista Point Il, Lot 5R, Blk. A, Replat,
suhject to the following conditions:
1. Revise the Replat to indicate the realignment of the southern driveway tn
align w~th Lake Vista Drive.
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Page 3 of 4
2 Submission of a letter from the City of Lewisville approving lhc
deceleration lanes adjacent to this site and/or related issues.
3. Correction of the City Limit l.ine between Coppcll and Lewisville.
4. Compliauce wilh attached Engineering cowanents relating to the
coordination and construction of on and of I~sJtc utilities.
.\I ,'1 ERNA] IVES
1 ) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
~;) Recommend modification of thc rcquest
\1 [.\CIIMENTS:
1 ) Deparlmental comments
2) Rcplat or'Vista Point i1, Lot 5R, Block A
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Item # 5
COl'FELL
Proie_cLkD RP 05 0002
CITY OF COPPELL
2nd DRC REPORT
Project Name
COl'FELL
Vista Point II (Bank oi Texas}
ProiectT~
Application Date
Case Mana~gLe_r
Project Description
Replat
2 ! 5/2005
Marcie Diamond
to revise the location of the fire lanes lo allow the developmenl of an approximate 5,585 square foot bank facility, with
drive througl~ lanes
Aqency
Engineering
Electric and Gas
1 of
Comments
Plat:
1. There is not an offset in the City Limits between Coppelr and Lewisville as you show along
the northeast corner
Site Plan:
1. The proposed access on the south side of the property is not aligned with Lake Vista Drive
Because of safety considerations please align this access with Lake Vista Drive.
2. It's my understanding that the City of Lewisville may require deceleration lanes adjacent to
this site. Has the site plan been revised to reflect all of Lewiswlle's concerns, ~ssues and/or
requirements?
Utility Plan:
I Be sure utilities shown on these plans coordinate with proposed utilities by Pacheco Koch
2 Provide proof of permission from adjacent property owners lo work offsite and to install
water line stub outs and fire hydrants
3 Need lo provide proof of a properly owners association to maintain the water, sewer and
drainage systems. They cross several property Fines. If there is not proof of property owners
association, then most of these utilities will need to be in a 20' utility easement
4 Explain the reasoning for the configuration of the water line at the northwest comer of the
property.
The offsite utility and paving work to support this project needs to be submitted prior to
receiving any permits for the development.
Plat Unacceptable, please contact Larry Redick at 972 323-8917 to discuss easement
requirements. Also, please change the signature block to read TXU Electric Delivery Company