PD95-CS 831122 (2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
OROINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIdE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF -THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AS
HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON THE HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO THE NEW ZONING CLASSIFICATION HEREIN STATED;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTI%rE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Zoning Commission and the Governing Body of the City of
Coppell, Texas, in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas with reference to
the granting of zoning changes under the zoning ordinance and zoning map, have given
requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and after holding due hearings and
affording a full and fair hearing to all property owners generally, the said Governing
Body is of the opinion that said change of zoning which is on application of Frank
Graham should be granted and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of '
Coppell should be amended in the exercise of its legislative discretion:
NOW, THEREFOR~E, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, be and the same is hereby amended by amending the Zoning Map of the City
of Coppell, to give the hereinafter described property a new zoning district classification,
to-wit:
Tract 4 containing 2.772 acres changed to "PD (R)" Planned Development (Retail)
Zoning District Classification.
Said property being desc.~i~ed as follows:
BEING a tract of land located in the City of Coppell, Texas, being a part
of the James W. Anderson Survey, Abstract 18, Dallas County, Texas, being
a portion of the property conveyed by Harry L. Gaston, et ux, to Joe T.
Goodwin, Trustee, by deed filed April 12, 1956, in the Deed Records of
Dallas County, and being the same tract described in Special Warranty
Deed from Ruby-Coppell Road Joint Venture to Baptist Foundation of
Texas, recorded in Volume 75164, Page 1507, of said Deed Records, and
being described more particularly as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Coppell Road, being in the
west line of said Anderson Survey, 1124 varas northerly of its southwest
corner;
THENCE South 89 degrees 24 minutes East a distance of 230.0 feet to a
point for corner;
THENCE South 00 degrees 05 minutes West a distance of 525.0 feet to a
point for corner:
T[iENCE North 89 degree_~ 24 mirLutes West a distance of 230.0 feet to a
point in the centerline of said Coppell Road;
THENCE along the eenterline of said Coppell Road a distance of 525.0
feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2.772 acres of land,
more or less.
SECTION 2. In the herein above described land or building, designated as Tract
4, no land shall be used, erected or converted to any use other than:
A. Any use permitted in the "0" office district
B. Consumer repair services
C. Food Sales
D. Personnel Services
E. Pet Services
1~. Dry Cleaning and Laundry
G. Other general retail sales of similar nature and character provided that
the business establishment is subject to the following eonditons:
1. That it be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
2. That required yards not be used for display, sale or storage of
merchandise, or for the storage of vehicles, equipment, containers
or waste martials.
3. That all merchandise be first-hand and be sold at retail on that
premises.
4.That such use not be objectionable because of odor, excessive light,
smoke, dust, noise, vibration or similar nuisance.
H. Film developing and printing
I. Fix-it shops for such items as bicycles and lawn mowers (no outside storage)
J. Furniture stores
K. Hardware stores
L. Printing shop or company (retail only)
M. Meat Market (retail only)
N. Seed Store
O. Veterinarian or animal hospital (no outside kennel)
P. Auto Parts Sales (new)
SECTION 3. The following special conditions are placed upon the above described
property:
A. As provided in Planned Development, a conceptual plan and development
plan or detail site plan for Tracts 3 and 4 will be submitted and approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council and the submittal
will require the following:
1. Conceptual Plan-This plan shall be suDmitted by the applicant. The
plan shall show the applicant's intent for the use of the land within
the proposed planned development district in a graphic manner and
as may be required supported by written documentation of proposals
and standards for development.
a. A Conceptual Plan for uses other than residential uses shall
set forth the land use proposals in a manner to adequately
illustrate the type and nature of the proposed development.
Data which may be submitted by the applicant, or required
by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, may
include but is not limited to the types of use (s), topography
and boundary of PD area, physical features of the site, existing
streets, alleys and easements, location of future public
facilities, building height, parking ratios and other information
to adequately, describe the proposed development and to
provide data for approval which is to be used in drafting the
final Development Plan.
b. A Conceptual Plan for uses otherthan residential uses shall
set forth the land use proposals in a manner to adequately
illustrate the type and nature of the proposed development.
Data which may be submitted by the applicant, or required
by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, may
include but is not limited to the types of uses (s), topography
and boundary of PD area, physical features of the site, existing
streets, alleys and easements, location of future public
facilities, building height and location, parking ratios and
other information to adequately describe the proposed
development and to provide data for approval which is to be
used in drafting the final Development Plan.
2. Development Plan or Detail Site Plan-This plan shall set forth the
final plans for development of the Planned Development District and
shall conform to the date presented and approved on the conceptual
plan. Approval of the Development Plan shall be the basis for
issuance of a building permit. The Development Plan may be
submitted for the total area of the PD or for any section or part
as approved on the Conceptual Plan. The Development Plan must
be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council,
but a public hearing is not required. A public hearing for the
Development Plan shall be required only if specifically stated at
the time of Conceptual Plan approval in the original ordinance.
The Development plan shall include:
a. A site inventory analysis including a scale drawing shiowing
existing vegetation, natural water courses, creeks or bodies
of water and an analysis of planned changes in such natural
features as a result of the development. This should include
a delineation of any flood prone areas.
b. A scale drawing showing any proposed public or private streets
and alleys; building s~tes or tots; and areas reserved as
parks, parkweays, playgrounds, utility easements, school sites,
street widening and street changes; the points of ingress
and egress from. existing streets; general location and
description of existing and kpropoosed utility services,
including size of water and sewer kmains; the location and
width fo.~ all curb cuts and t~,e land area of all a~'.~tting sites
and the zoning classification thereof or': an accurate survey
of the tract with a topographical contour interval of not
lmore than five (5) feet.
c. A site plan for proposed building complexes showing the
location of deparate buildings and the ;minimum distances
between buildings, an;d between buildings and property lines,
street lines, and alley lines, Also to be included on the site
plan is a plan showing the arrangement and provision of off-
street parking.
d. A landscape plan showing screening walls, orna;mental planing,
wooded areas and trees to be planted.
e. An architectural plan showing elevations and signage style to
be used throughout the development in all districts except
single-family, and two-family.
Any or all; of the required information ;may be incorporated
on a single drawing if one drewing is clear and eanbe evaluated
by the City Manager or his designated representatives.
B. No building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet or two and one-half (2-1/2)
stories in height.
C. In no case shall more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area be covered
by buildiing.
-D. Parking regulations: One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of
leasable floor area; in addition, no parking shall be allowed within ten
(10) feet of the front property line or within five (5) feet of the rear
property line.
E. All structures shall be eighty (80) percent exterior masonary construction
exclusive of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place of masonary.
Stucco and metal siding of any type is prohibited.
F. All structures shall meet the following area and lot requirments:
1. AREA RE(~UIRMENTS
a. SIZE OF YARDS
(1) Front Yards: Minimum required setback, thirty (30)
feet, with no frony yard parking. If front yard parking
is utilized, then sixty (60) foot front yard shall be
observed.
(2) Side Yard: (adjacent to a street or property line);
minimum required, thirty (30) feet.
(3) Side Yard: (interior): None.
(4) Rear Yard: Minimun required, five (5) feet unless
adjacent to a residential zoning district in which ease
twenty (20) feet minimum shall be observed.
2. LOT RE(~UIRM ENTS
a. SIZE OF LOT
(1) Lot Area: None
(2) Lot Width: None
(3) Lot Depth: None
G. Landscape areas shall be provided and meet the following requirements:
1. Landscape Plan: Prior to issuance of a building permit for any use
other than agriculture, single-family dwelling, or duplex dwelling in
any zoning district, a Lan~iscape Plan shall be submitted and shall
show location, name, quantity, and size of any landscape plants,
landscape paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, sprinkler or
water system, or other landscape features; buil(lings, parking areas,
drives, walks, adjacent streets, and alleys. The Landscape Plan
shall be prepared by a registered Landscape Architect and drawn
to scale and of such size as to be legible. Landscaping shall extend
beyond the property line to the curb or paving line in all adjacent
streets and alleys. The Landscape Plan can be submitted as part
of the Final Development Plan (Detail Site Plan). The Landscape
Plan does not need to be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council unless so stated in the amending
ordinance in a Planned Development District.
2. Minimum Standards
a. Except where otherwise provided, all yard, setback, parking,
service, and recreational areas shall be landscaped with lawns,
trees, shrubs, or other landscape materials.
b. Where the use of a living screen is required or proposed,
such screen must be included as an element of the landscape
plan.
c. A minimum of five percent (5%) of all parking areas adjacent
to dedicated streets shall be landscaped. On lots where the
required parking is not adjacent to a dedicated street, the
five percent (5%) landscaping requirement shall apply to the
area between the building or structure and the street.
3. Certificate of Occupancy: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy all screening and landscaping must be in place in
accordance with the landscape plan. A Waiver of Compliance may
be given by the City Manager when the owner agrees in writing to
a specific date after which the landscaping shall be required to
have been installed. Such date shall not be more than six (6) months
after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Maintenance: All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat
and orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging,
pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, and other such activities
common to the maintenance of landscaping. Landscaped areas shall
be k~ept free of trash, litter, weeds, and other such materials or
plants not a part of the landscaping. Ail plant material shall be
maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for
the season of the year. Plant material which dies shall be replaced
with plant material of similar variety and size.
H. 'ALl outside lighting features shall meet the following requirements:
1. Glare: Any use shall be operated so as not to produce obnoxious
and intense glare or direct illumination across the bounding property
line from a visible source of illumination of such intensity as to
create a nuisance or detract from the use or enjoyment of adjacent
property. All outside lights shall be made up of a light source and
reflector so selected that acting ~ogether the light beam is controlled
and not directed across any bounding property line above, a height
of three (3) feet. The allowable maximum intensity measured at
the property line of a residential use in a residential district shall
be 0.25 foot candles.
2. Non-Residential Site Lighting:
a. Ail off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses in
nonresidential districts which are used after dark, shall be
illuminated beginning one-half hour after sunset and continuing
throughout the hours of use or until midnight, whichever is
earlier. In case only a portion of a parking area is offered
for use after dark, only that part is required to be illuminated
in accordance with these standards. However, the portion
offered for use shall be clearly designated. Lighting within
the parking areas shall meet the following minimum
requirments. No intermittent or flashing lights are permitted.
b. Intensity:
(1) On the parking area surface, an average of at least
two (2) foot candles, initial measurement, and a
minimum average of one (1) foot candle on a maintained
basis.
(2) Minimum at any point on the parking area surface to
be at least 0.6 foot candles initial, and at least 0.3
foot candles maintained or 1/3 of the average,
whichever is greater.
3. Luminaires: Light sources shall be of a down-light type, indirect,
diffused, or shielded type luminaires and/or so installed as to reduce
glare effect and consequent interference with use of adjacent
properties and boundary streets. Bare bulbs above fifteen (15) watts
or strings of lamps are prohibited except for temporary lighting not
exceeding forty-five (45) days per year.
4. Special Lighting: Low Watage: Holiday special lighting shall be
permitted for a maximum time period of forty-five (45) days for
each holiday used.
I. A minimum six (6) feet in height solid masonary site-barring wall or better
shall be constructed and maintained between retail and residential areas.
J. Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and screened so as not
to interfere with the peace, comfort and response of the occupants of any
adjoining building or residence.
K. Refuse collection facilities and containers shall be screened from the view
of all public streets and residential areas adjacent to the property by a
sound fence or wall of at least six (6) feet in height.
SECTION 4. All paved areas, permanent drives, streets and drainage structures
shall be constructed in accordance with standard City of Coppell specifications adopted
for such purpose, and the same shall be done to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works, unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
SECTION 5. That all ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the
City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 6. That the above described property shall be used only in the manner
and for the purposes provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City,
as amended herein by th~ granting of this zoning classification.
SECTION 7. That should any paragraph, sentence, subdivision, clause, phrase or
section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid,
the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or
provision thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional
and shall not affect the validity of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as a whole.
SECTION 8. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
or terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City, as heretofore amended, and upon conviction
shall be punished by fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for
each offense, and that each day such violation shall continue to exist shall constitute
a separate offense.
SECTION 9. It is necessary to give the property described herein the above
mentioned zoning classification in order to permit its proper development and in order
to protect the public interest, comfort and general welfare of the City. Therefore,
this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication
of its caption, as the law in such cases provides.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ~--
day of ~)e.~_~ _~ , 1983.
- // CITY ATT~R/EY CZl119 83
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