Portion of 4/20/00 P&Z Minutesd)
e)
f)
To approve 18 landscape islands with tree preservation to fulfill
the 88 planting islands requirement, as well as allow the one tree
requirement per planting island be planted along the northern
edge of the proposed parking pavement.
To allow some parking islands to be under the minimum area of
150 sq. ft. and a minimum width of 9-ft.
To allow the four rows of parking by the tennis courts with
handicap parking spaces to not have the planting islands at the
northern end.
So
Variance:
a) To authorize concrete planting islands, as opposed to landscape
islands, at the end of each row of parking.
2)
Requirement of a 6'-high brick wall as indicated on the Site Plan with
hedges along the outside of the wall and buffer trees to be planted 40'
on center along the inside of the wall. An irrigation system shall be
provided to keep all landscaping in a healthy and growing state.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion; motion carded (4-2) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Clark and Halsey voting in favor.
Commissioners Kittrell and Stewart opposed.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No.
S-1176~ Jack In The Box Restaurant~ zoning change request from (LI) Light
Industrial to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the
construction of a 2,742 square foot fast food drive through restaurant on
approximately 1 acre of property located on the south side of S.H. 121,
approximately 320' east of N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of C&P
Engineering, Ltd.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal, stating HC (Highway
Commercial) zoning would be a more suitable classification for this area. She
voiced staff's concerns relative to this project and stated that staff recommends
denial. Mike Martin, Assistant City Engineer, addressed the safety issue
concerning the location of this development and the schools adjacent to it. Mr.
Martin stated that the City cannot control pedestrian access to the site.
Terry Musselman, Mayse & Associates, 14850 Quorum, #201, Dallas, TX, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions
addressing some concerns relative to ingress/egress, quality of building and the
safety issue.
Discussion:
Discussion followed regarding distance between driveways, stacking problem off
Denton Tap Road, having a drive in the taper area of a decel lane, safety issue
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with regard to the adjacent elementary and middle schools, tightness of the site,
uniformity of the masonry wail to the south, the speed on S.H. 121, traffic
circulation, number of directionai signs, etc.
Dennis Wazniak, Regionai Construction Manager for Jack In The Box, 70700
Bent Branch Drive, Irving, TX, was also present to comment on the driveway
distance issue, stating that if necessary, he could move the western-most drive
further west, depending on what happens with the remainder of the development.
David Bunnell, Denton Tap Development, L.L.C., 3721 Shenandoah, Dallas, TX
75205, also spoke about the masonry wall, volunteering to build, as part of this
development, a solid brick wall from this development east to the school.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve Case No. S- 1176, Jack In The
Box Restaurant, zoning change request from (LI) Light Industrial to LI-S.U.P.
(Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), subject to the following conditions:
1) No signage along Denton Tap Road.
2)
The three directional signs ailowed on the property shall be located
as indicated by the applicant at the April 20u' Planning & Zoning
Commission Public Hearing.
3)
The driveways along S.H. 121 shall be a minimum of 200' apart
with a deceleration lane.
4) A deceleration lane along Denton Tap Road will be constructed.
5)
The property owner shall construct a masonry wall, uniform in color
and materials, along the common property lines of the Denton Tap
L.L.C. property and the C.I.S.D. property for a distance of
approximately 407 feet.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carded (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
Consider approval of the Jack In The Box AdditionT Lot 1T Block IT
Preliminary Platt to allow the construction of a 2,742 square foot fast food
restaurant on approximately 1 acre of property located on the south side of
S.H. 121, approximately 320' east of N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of
C&P Engineering, Ltd.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the
Commission, showing an exhibit of the proposai, stating staff recommends
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approval, subject to revision to the driveway locations as they appear on the Site
Plan.
The developer was not asked to appear.
Discussion:
No discussion followed.
Action:
Commissioner McGahey made a motion to approve the Jack In The Box Addition,
Lot 1, Block 1, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following condition:
1) The revised plat shall reflect revisions to the Site Plan relating to
driveway spacing and deceleration lanes on Denton Tap Road and S.H.
121.
Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
A ten-minute recess was observed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1177~ Firestone,
zoning change request from R (Retail) to R-S.U.P. (Retail, Special Use
Permit) to allow the construction of a 8,310 square foot automotive repair
and service center on approximately 1.2 acres of property along the south
side of W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 200' west of N. Denton Tap
Road, at the request of the Richmond Group.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond
Commission, showing exhibits of the proposal.
she stated that staff recommends denial.
introduced the item to the
After itemizing staff concerns,
Stewart Green, Brickstone/Firestone, 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, Suite 3020,
Irving, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions, stating the history of the site and what they are presently
proposing. He said there would be no on-site overnight parking - all vehicles
would be parked inside the facility. James Corkill, The Richmond Group, 12200
Stemmons Freeway, Suite 317, Dallas, TX 75234, was also present to address
staff concerns. Mark Thunderburk, Landscape Architect, 3624 Oak Lawn
Avenue, Dallas, TX, addressed landscaping concerns, adding that this site will be
heavily forested, both with existing and newly planted trees.
Public Hearing:
Vice Chairman Stewart opened the Public Hearing.
opposition.
No one spoke in favor or