Amberpoint BP 2R-CS050421 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Amberpoint Business Park Lot 2R, Block Al Replat
P & Z HEAR1NG DATE: April 21, 2005
C.C. HEAR1NG DATE: May 10, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
South side of Sandy Lake Road, between Freeport Parkway &
Northpoint Drive.
SIZE OF AREA:
64.3 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING:
PD- 194R2-LI (Planned Development- 194 Revision 2-Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
Replat approval to allow the development three office/warehouse
buildings, totaling approximately 714,01 O-square feet.
APPLICANT:
Applicant: Architect:
Jim Gaspard John O'Brien
Transwestem Commercial Services O'Brien & Associates
5001 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 600W 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., Suite 136
Dallas, TX 75244 Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (972) 774-2544 Phone: (972) 788-1010
Fax: (972) 991-4247 Fax: (972) 788-4828
Engineer:
Mark McGraw
Halff Associates, Inc.
8616 Northwest Plaza Dr.
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 346-6200
Fax: (214) 361-5573
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HISTORY:
In November 2001, City Council approved PD-194 to allow for the development of
six buildings, totaling approximately 1,775,600-square feet, on 110 acres of
property, which would be served by an 8.6-acre detention pond in the southeast
comer of the site (adjacent to Wagon Wheel Park and Freeport Parkway, formerly
State Road). The following variations to the Zoning Ordinance were approved as
part of the Planned Development:
· Multiple monument signs, including business park signs at Royal Lane and
Sandy Lake Road,
· Variances to the Tree Mitigation requirements,
,, Variances to the Perimeter Landscape Requirements, and
· The provision ora living screen in lieu of a wall.
A Detail Site Plan and Final Plat for 308,000-square feet of speculative
office/warehouse on the southwestern lot were also approved at that time. The
building has since been constructed and is occupied by Somera Communications.
In October 2002, Council approved PD-194R, to allow a Detail Site Plan and Replat
for the Staples 228,250-sq.-ft. office/warehouse facility with future expansion of
161,750-sq. ft.
In February 2003, Council approved PD-194R2, which amended the Amberpoint
PD to modify the industrial park identification sign location and design and to
incorporate an additional 9.102 acres into this PD.
TRANSPORTATION:
The Thoroughfare Plan shows Sandy Lake as a C4D/6 four-lane
divided thoroughfare in a right-of-way containing 110 feet of
dedication (adequate for a six-lane divided thoroughfare). Northpoint
Drive is a 41' C2U two-lane undivided thoroughfare within 60'
right-of-way. Freeport Parkway, fom~erly State Road, east of the
subject property, is an existing two-lane roadway. The Thoroughfare
Plan shows it improved within the alignment for the connection of
the existing Freeport Parkway from Ruby Road to a segment
northwest of State Highway 121, at the entrance to DFW Trade
Center. The standards for this future Freeport Parkway connection
are a 120'-wide right-of-way containing a C4D/6 four-lane divided
collector street capable of expansion to six lanes.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -under construction, PD-208-LI (Planned Development-208-Light Industrial)
South - Wagon Wheel Park, LI (Light Industrial)
East - Coppell Fellowship Bible Church, R (Retail),
Residential, PD- 109-SF9 (Planned Development- 109-Single Family-9, and
L1 (Light Industrial)
West - existing office/warehouse facilities, part of this PD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
light industrial/showroom uses.
DISCUSSION:
This proposal is the companion piece to the Amberpoint amended Planned
Development 194R3-Light Industrial zoning case to attach a Detailed Site
Plan. The plat is showing a 20' Hike and Bike and Utility easement along
Freeport Parkway. A 24' fire lane encircling the buildings is proposed.
There is also a TXU Electric Delivery easement proposed to serve the
buildings. With the exception of two proposed 20'x20' Utility easements on
Northpoint, all other easements are existing.
RECOMMENDATION TO TIlE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Jeff Curry at 972-570-4126 to discuss easement requirements.
2) Correct Vicinity Map to read "Freeport Parkway (formerly State Road)" in place
of "State Road".
3) Show boundaries of the T.P. & L. easement.
4) Compliance with the Engineering comments.
ALTERNATIVES 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Engineering comments
2) Plat
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COPPELL
Project ID RP~35-0012
Address W Sandy Lake
CITY OF COPPELL
2nd DRC REPORT
Pro~ect Name
COPPELL
Amberpoint Busiress Park, Lot 2R, Block A
Project Type
Application Date
Case Marmqer
Project Description
Repiat
3/23/20O5
Matt Steer
To allow the development of three officeN~arehouse buildings, totaling appro)emately 714,01 O-square feet, o~ 64.3 acres
of proper~y
Agency
Fire Administration
Eagineedng
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Comments
1. Fire hydrants must be located outside the collapse zone of the buildings (1.5 X building
height).
C3.01
1. The drainage information will be evaluated dudng the plan review process.
C6.01
2. The ma~mum allowable spacing between fire hydrants is 300'. Some of the hydrants shown
on the plans exceed this maximum.
3. Fire hydrants must be located outside of the collapse zone of the building (1.5 x Building
Height).
Addilional comments may be generated upon detailed Engineering review.
CASE NO.:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
PD-194R3-LI, Amberpoint Business Park
Lot 2R, Block A
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
April 21, 2005
May 10, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
South side of Sandy Lake Road, between Freeport Parkway &
Norlhpoint Drive.
SIZE OF AREA:
64.3 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING:
PD-194R2-LI (Planned Development-194 Revision 2-Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
PD- 194R3-LI (Planned Development- 194 Revision 3-Light Industrial)
to amend the Planned Development to attach a Detail Site Plan to
allow the development three office/warehouse buildings, totaling
approximately 714,01 O-square feet.
APPLICANT:
Applicant: Architect:
Jim Gaspard John O'Brien
Transwestem Commercial Services O'Brien & Associates
5001 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 600W 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., Suite 136
Dallas, TX 75244 Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (972) 774-2544 Phone: (972) 788-1010
Fax: (972) 991-4247 Fax: (972) 788-4828
Engineer:
Mark McGraw
Halff Associates, Inc.
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8616 Northwest Plaza Dr.
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 346-6200
Fax: (214) 361-5573
ttlSTORY:
In November 2001, City Council approved PD-194 to allow for the development of
six buildings, totaling approximately 1,775,600-square feet, on 1t0 acres of
property, which would be served by an 8.6-acre detention pond in the southeast
corner of the site (adjacent to Wagon Wheel Park and Freeport Parkway, fom~erly
State Road). The following variations to the Zoning Ordinance were approved as
part of the Planned Development:
· Multiple monument signs, including business park signs at Royal Lane
and Sandy Lake Road,
· Variances to the Tree Mitigation requirements,
· Variances to the Perimeter Landscape Requirements, and
· The provision of a living screen in lieu of a wall.
A Detail Site Plan and Final Plat for 308,000-square feet of speculative
office/warehouse on the southwestern lot were also approved at that time. The
building has since been constructed and is occupied by Somera Communications.
In October 2002, Council approved PD-194R. to allow a Detail Site Plan and Replat
for the Staples 228,250-sq.-fl. office/warehouse facility with future expansion of
161,750-sq. ft.
In February 2003, Council approved PD-194R2, which amended the Amberpoint
PD to modify the industrial park identification sign location and design and to
incorporate an additional 9.102 acres into this PD.
TRANSPORTATION:
The Thoroughfare Plan shows Sandy Lake as a C4D/6 four-lane
divided thoroughfare in a right-of-way containing 110 feet of
dedication (adequate for a six-lane divided thoroughfare). Northpoint
Drive is a 41' C2U two-lane undivided thoroughfare within 60'
right-of-way. Freeport Parkway, formerly State Road, east of the
subject property, is an existing two-lane roadway. The Thoroughfare
Plan shows it improved within the alignment for the connection of
the existing Freeport Parkway from Ruby Road to a segment
northwest of State Highway 121, at the entrance to DFW Trade
Center. The standards for this future Freeport Parkway connection
are a 120'-wide right-of-way containing a C4D/6 four-lane divided
collector street capable of expansion to six lanes.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - under construction, PD-208-LI (Planned Development-208-Light Industrial)
South - Wagon Wheel Park, LI (Light Industrial)
East - Coppell Fellowship Bible Church, R (Retail),
Residential, PD-109-SF9 (Planned Development-109-Single Family-9, and
LI (Light Industrial)
West - existing office/warehouse facilities, part of this PD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
light industrial/showroom uses.
DISCUSSION:
This request is for approval of an application to amend the Planned
Development to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the construction of three
speculative office warehouse buildings totaling 714,010-square-feet on Lot
2R, containing 64.3-acres. The future Amberpoint 3 is not considered
within this phase and, therefore, is not included in this review. The
previously granted conditions of the PD listed within the HISTORY
section are included within the requested Planned Development along with
the following:
· Applicant is proposing one additional 60-square-foot
monument sign located east of Building 4 on Freeport
Parkway; staff recommends moving one of the two
proposed 60-square-foot monument signs currently
approved to be located on Sandy Lake Road to east of
Building 4 on Freeport Par/avay, and
The ingress/egress point southwest of Building 4 as
depicted on the Site Plan, not aligning with the existing
drive across the street.
Site Plan:
The proposed buildings' sizes have been modified since the initial
Concept Plan was approved. The two buildings fronting Sandy Lake,
Buildings 5 and 6, were both originally proposed at 108,000-sq. ft., and
Building 4 was 501,600~sq. ft. This proposal shows the front two at
101,581 and 62,581-sq. ft., respectively, and Building 4 at 549,848-sq. ft.,
thus reducing the overall size by 3,590~sq. ft. The sizes were adjusted due
to the relocation of the future median opening on Sandy Lake. There are
seven proposed ingress/egress points to serve these three buildings. The
one located southeast of Building 4 is proposed to be constructed at this
time, but barricaded until Freeport Parkway is improved. Staff has
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concerns about truck traffic entering and exiting at this point and the close
proximity of residences, and would recommend that a headache bar be
installed at the time of tie-in to limit this access to vehicular traffic only.
Staff will evaluate the proposed barricade for safety and aesthetic issues
prior to City Council consideration. The southwest ingress/egress point
will not directly align with the existing drive across Northpoint, and an
exception to this requirement is being requested.
Parking:
The parking required and provided for each proposed use (office and
warehouse) is broken down as follows:
Bldg. Total Area Office Area Warehouse Parking Parking
# (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) Area (Sq. Ft.) Required Provided
4 549,848 54,000 10% 495,847 90% 676 679
5 101,581 50,700 50% 50,881 50% 220 229
6 62,581 31,200 50% 31,381 50% 135 137
714,010 135,900 19% 578,109 81% 1,031 1,045
There are 220 spaces required for Building 5, provided are 229 with 22
located on the west side of Building 6. The other parking areas proposed
are directly abutting or adjacent to each of their respective buildings. The
difference from the approved Concept Plan and this proposal is a
substantial increase in proposed office space. The previous plan indicated
that 46,680-sq. ft. would be devoted to office whereas this plan shows
135,900-sq. ft. and a subsequent increase in parking spaces required.
Landscaping:
The applicant is using a portion of the detention area for the required
nonvehicular landscape area. In a previous phase with the construction of
the detention area, trees were planted along the berm on the outer edge.
The majority have died and some ~vere never installed in accordance with
the previous plan. Trees will be replanted along with the required
perimeter landscaping on Freeport. There is an existing 10' Hike and Bike
and Utility easement adjacent to Freeport Parkway. This is proposed to be
expanded to 20' to allow for the future construction of a 12'-wide Hike
and Bike Trail. The perimeter landscaping will be planted west of and
adjacent to the easement. The perimeter landscaping on the south end of
the lot (south end of the Future Phase) will be constructed during the
construction of that phase. The landscaping along Freeport, Northpoint
and Sandy Lake will be a continuation of the landscaping provided in the
previous phase to the west (Staples) with alternating Red Oaks and Live
Oaks. There are 41 Bald Cypress and 33 Cedar Elms shown on the Plant
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Table at 6 caliper inches. Unfortunately, this was a mistake per the
Landscape Architect and will be corrected to read 3 caliper inches.
Elevations:
The architecture of the buildings is similar to that of the Somera and
Staples buildings. The building materials are tilt wall with accents and
reveals throughout. The end entries are to be constructed of simulated
stone with cast stone caps, metal canopies and windows. Staff is
recommending that the north elevation for Building 6 be considered for
enhancement with one additional entry in the middle to break up the
expanse, as Sandy Lake is a primary image zone and the north elevation
for Building 5 shows multiple entries. The front two buildings screen the
dock high doors of Building 4 from Sandy Lake Rd. There are 12'-high
screening walls along the west elevation of Building 5 and the east
elevation of Building 6 to screen their loading areas. The perimeter
landscaping (6-caliper inch Red Oaks and Live Oaks, spaced 25' on
center) along Freeport and the addition of approximately 17 Eastern Red
Cedars at the north end of the detention area is intended to screen the dock
high doors of the south elevation of Building 4 from view from Freeport
Parkway. Future Building 3 will also screen the south elevation from view
from Northpoint Drive.
Signs:
The final issue relating to this development is the proposed monument
signs. As part of the approved Concept Site Plan for this PD and
subsequent revisions, specific locations and design criteria for monument
signs were designated. Four 60-sq.ft. and one 150-sq. ft. monument signs
were approved for this site. As part of this Detail Site Plan approval, the
applicant is requesting that an additional 60-sq. fi. monument sign be
located along Freeport. Staff recommends that this sign be permitted on
Freeport, but in exchange, one of the two proposed signs be subtracted
from Sandy Lake Road.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of PD-194R3-LI, Amberpoint Business Park Detail
Site Plan and PD revision, subject to:
1) Revise Elevations to show the screen walls located on the west elevation for
Building 5 and the east elevation for Building 6 as shown on the Site Plan.
2)
Enhance the north elevation for Building 6 to include one additional entry in the
center to meet the articulation requirement of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3)
4)
5)
6)
Note on plans that the southeastern drive will not be used until Freeport
Parkway is improved. Submit proposed barricade, and indicate that a headache
bar will be installed upon tie-in.
Revise perimeter landscape numbers to read 1,872' in place of 11,872' for the
east Freeport frontage.
Eliminate one of the proposed monument signs on Sandy Lake.
Sandy Lake perimeter landscaping required is 35 trees. This is due to Sandy
Lake being a Primary Image Zone and it requiring one tree per 40'.
7) Comply with the attached Engineering comments.
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.
ATTACtlMENTS: I) Engineering comments
2) Site Plan
3) Tree Survey and Landscape Plan
4) Elevations
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Item# 7
CO?PELL
_Project ID PD-05~011
Address W Sandy Lake
CITY OF COPPELL
2nd DRC REPORT
ProiectName
COPPELL
PD-194R3-Amberp~nt Bus~ness Park
Pro~ect Type
Application Date
_Case Manaqer
Pro~ct Description
Re-Zoning PD
3/23/2005
Matt Stee~
To allow the development of thr~e ofrme~areho~se buildir~gs, totaling al:~rox~mately 714,010-square fee~, on 64.3 acres
of property
Aqency
Fire Administration
Engineering
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Comments
1. Fire hydrants must be located outside the collapse zone of the buildings (1.5 X building
height).
1. The driveways along Northpoint Drive will be reviewed in further detail dudng the
Engineering plan review.
Additional comments may be generated upon detailed Engineering review.