Vaughn Addition-CS050818CITY OF COPPEEL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Vaughan Addition Lot Block Site Plan
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARiNG DATE:
August 18, 2005
September 13, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
412 Bethel Road, (along the north side of Bethel Road, approx.
170' east of Mitchell Road).
SIZE OF AREA:
1.28 acres of property
CURP, J::N'F ZONING:
H (Historic)
REQUEST:
Site Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximate 220-
square-foot porch in front of the existing structure and the addition of
four parking spaces.
APPLICANT:
Applicant:
Sharon Vaughan
Vaughan Construction
2221 Mafiana #100
Dallas, Texas 75220
Tel.: (972) 432-8300
Fax: (972) 432-8850
Engineer:
Matt Kostial
Oracle Engineering
7012 Lindsley Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75223
Tel.: (214) 321-1436
Fax: (214) 853-9381
HISTORY:
There has been recent planning activity in the irmnediate area which affects the
subject property, including the ()Id Coppell Master Plan, which was discussed and
accepted by City Cotmcil in April of 2002. On May 13, 2003, Council anaended the
Land Use component of the 1996 Comprehensive Plan and enlarged the Historic
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Overlay district, as proposed in the Old Coppell Master Plan and as recommended
in April 2003 by the Planning Commission. Recently, the HO (Historic Overlay)
district, containing various base zonings, was changed to a straight H (Historic)
district, which includes Standards for Construction and Design Guidelines for Old
Coppell.
TRANSPORTATION:
Bethel Road is a two-lane asphalt road contained within a variable
width right-of-way. Freese and Nichols has prepared the construction
plans, which are now 90% complete, showing variable right-of-way
widths and approximately 28' of pavement with angled parking along
the south, adjacent to this request. Construction is scheduled to begin
late 2006.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - Hunterwood Park; PD- 119-H
South - vacant; PD- 108R6-H & residential; !t
East substation; H
West - music school; H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
a use allowed in the Historic district (office uses are
allowed).
DISCUSSION:
Site Plan
This is a proposal to allow the construction of an approximate 220-square-
foot porch in front and the addition of four parking spaces on the side of
the existing structure. The applicant is presently renovating the interior for
her general contractor office.
There is a proposed 12'-wide drive, leading into the concrete parking area
to the west, where it will be widened to 14' and will be located 10' from
the west property line. This will allow adequate maneuvering distance for
cars to exi! the area. An exception to the Subdivision Ordinance is needed
to accommodate this driveway width, as the minimum for commercial
development is 20'. This has been noted on the plat. Staff feels this is a
reasonable request due to this being a residential conversion and only
serving a few parking spaces. There are also four angled parking spaces
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proposed with the improvements along Bethel Road. The applicant is
dedicating 950-sq. ft right-of-way to accommodate these improvements.
Landscaping Plan and Tree Survey
The landscaping is in compliance with the requirements of the Historic
district. The applicant is screening the parking area with five Dwarf
Burford Hollies, three Japanese Barberries and three Bar Harbor Junipers.
Because the applicant is only developing the front portion of the lot, the
back open space was not included within the Tree Survey or Landscape
Plan. There are 13 existing trees on this front portion, and the applicant is
proposing to add two trees along Bethel Road. These are proposed to be
Lacebark Elms and will match with what has already been incorporated in
the Bethel Road Constriction Plans. There is a 27" Post Oak on the north
end of the parking row, and the applicant is proposing a Crape Myrtle on
the south end, fulfilling the interior landscaping requirement.
Elevations / Sil~na~e
The height of the proposed porch is 12' and is in compliance with the
maximum allowable height of 35'. Staff has worked closely with the
applicant in the design of the pomh cover and pergola. The proposed wood
and stone structure is 9.5' long and 23.5' wide and includes a gable with
the same pitch as the main structure and a pergola extending
approximately 4.5' on each side from the end of the gable. Yellow is the
primary color with white as an accent. The stone is located at the base of
the columns and planter boxes. Modification to the existing structure is
minimal (a decorative gable removed from above the existing porch,
shutters will be painted black, windows replaced, and a handicap ramp
will be added to the rear entry).
The sign area depicted is 8" wide by 3' long. The sign will read "Vaughan
Construction Inc." and will be hanging t~rom the proposed porch structure.
It is black painted wood and is proposed to have four-inch white lettering.
No monument sign is pem~itted.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request, subject to the following condition:
I ) Change note - "4" aluminum channel letters" to "4" letters painted while" on
the signage shown on the elevations.
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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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan/Tree Survey
3) Elevations
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: Vaughan Addition Lot Block At Minor Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
August 18, 2005
September 13, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
412 Bethel Road, (along the north side of Bethel Road, approx.
170' east of Mitchell Road).
SIZE OF AREA:
1.28 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING:
H (Historic)
REQUEST:
Minor Plat approval to alloxv the construction of an approximate 220-
square-foot porch in front of the existing structure and the addition of
four parking spaces.
APPIJCANT:
Applicant:
Sharon Vaughan
Vaughan Construction
2221 Mafiana #100
Dallas, Texas 75220
Tel.: (972) 432-8300
Fax: (972) 432-8850
Engineer:
Matt Kostial
Oracle Engineering
7012 I,indsley Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75223
Tel.: (214) 321-1436
Fax: (214) 853-9381
HISTORY:
There has been recent planning activity in the immediate area which affects the
subject property, including the ()Id Coppell Master Plan, which was discussed and
accepted by City Council in April of 2002. On May 13, 2003, Council amended the
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Land Use component of the 1996 Comprehensive Plan and enlarged the Historic
Overlay district, as proposed in the Old ('oppell Master Plan and as recommended
in April 2003 by the Planning Commission. Recently, the HO (Historic Overlay)
district, containing various base zonings, was changed to a straight H (Historic)
district, which includes Standards for Construction and Design Guidelines tbr Old
Coppell.
TRANSPORTATION:
Bethel Road is a two-lane asphalt road contained within a variable
width right-of-way. Freese and Nichols has prepared the construction
plans, which are now 90% complete, showing variable right-of-way
widths and approximately 28' of pavement with angled parking along
the south, adjacent to this request. Construction is scheduled to begin
late 2006.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North ttunterwood Park; PD-119-H
South -vacant; PD-108R6-H & residential; H
East - substation; H
West -- music school; H
COMPREHENSIVE PI
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
a use allowed in the Historic district (office uses are
allowed).
DISCUSSION:
This is a Minor Plat running concurrently with a Site Plan proposal to
allow the construction of an approximate 220-square-foot porch in front
and the addition of four parking spaces on the side of the existing
structure. The applicant is proposing to renovate the interior to a general
contractor office.
There is a proposed 12'-wide drive, leading into the concrete parking area
to the west, where it will be widened to 14' and will be located 10' from
the west property line. This will allow adequate maneuvering distance for
cars to exit the area. An exception to the ,¥ubdivixion Ordinance is needed
to accommodate this driveway width, as the minimum for commercial
development is 20'. This has been noted on the plat. Staff feels this is a
reasonable request due to this being a residential conversion and only
serving a few parking spaces. There are also four angled parking spaces
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proposed with the improvements along Belhel Road. The applicant is
dedicating 950-sq. ft right-of-way to accommodate these improvements.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request, subject to the following condition:
1) City Council approval of the exception to the 20' minimum commercial drive
requirement.
ALTERNATIVES 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Minor Plat
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