PD105-AG 871110 Coppell, Texas 75019
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST ~ ~"~ - "~ ~ r.~"~ ~ ~"
I. AGENDA DATE REQUESTED: November 10, 1987
II. RECOM]~ENDED ITEM CAPTION: Consider apl~roval of a zoning change, Case ~PD-10$~
at the request of Meadow§len Properties, from (SF-9) Single Family-9, to a (PD-
SF-9) Plm--ed Development for Sin§]e Family-9, located at the southeast co~ner
of Parkway and Samuel Boulevards.
III. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: September 17, 1987
Decision of Plan. ing and Zoning Commission: Denied (5-1)
IV. STAFF REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO ATTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
TaryonBowman, P & Z Coardinator
V. RECOMMMENDED TO BE DISCUSSED AT PRE-COUNCIL BRIEFING: Yes No X
VI. SUPPORT MATERIAL: SUBMITTED Yes X No
VII. DATE SUBMITTED TO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PREPARATION OF ANY LEGAL
DOCUMENT, ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, ETC.
VIII. FINANCIAL REVIEW: SOURCE OF FUNDING:
BUDGETED ITEM BOND FUNDS
NON BUDGETED ITEM OPERATING BUDGET
ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OR BUDGET $ OTHER:
CURRENT ESTIMATE: $ ACCT. NO.
AMOI~T UNDER OR OVER BUDGET $
IX. SUBMITTED BY Taryon Bowman, Plann~epartment
X. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: ~~ , HOLD
ITEM~
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MNITS
Coppell, Texas 75019
STAFF REPORT
Date: September 17, 1987
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
RE: Case #: PD-105 Meadows Section 6
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Parkway Boulevard and Samuel
Boulevard.
REQUEST: Approval of a Planned Development for Single
Family-9.
APPLICANT: Meadowglen Properties
1ZZ01 Merit Drive, Suite 170
Dallas, Texas 75Z51
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Applicant is requesting approval of this Planned De-
velopment due to the site location, which is adjacent to higher density Multi-
Family and Commercial zoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All DRC comments h~ve been addressed: therefore.
staff has no objections. NOTE: This item will require a 3/4 vot~ for
approval.
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PAUL S. UNZICKER, INC. ~'
OCT,, I 3 11187 CONSULTING ENGINEERS
j~ 8700 STEMMONS FREEWAY, SUITE 400
.... ~ . DALLAS, TEXAS 75247
(214) 634-3300 ~ /~b
October 9, 1987
Ms. Taryon Paster Bowman [~L[ ~0P~ "''
Planning Coordinator
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: Extension of City Council Public Hearing
PD-105 Meadowglen Phase Six 86-62-0
Dear Taryon:
As we discussed several days ago, the applicant would like to request an
extension to the October 13, 1987 City Council Meeting on case f/PD-105. He
would like time to work with the adjacent home owners to reach an agreement
that they both can support.
We are requesting case f/PD-105 be removed from the October 13, 1987 agenda and
placed on the November 10th City Council Agenda.
Sincerely,
Planning Manger /!"/'~ /2'~?"~'~ /~b~ ~ 1
cc: Glen HSnckley ~:'~
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Coppell will hold a public hearing on the 13th day of
October, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town Center, for consideration of a zoning
change, case ~PD-105, at the request of Meadowglen Properties; from (SF-9) Single
Family-9, to a (PD) Planned Development for Single Family Homes with a typical lot
size of 7,900 square feet, on property generally described as follows: at the southeast
corner of Parkway Boulevard and Samuel Boulevard. All interested citizens of the City
of Coppell or other parties of interest are invited to attend this public hearing and
participate in the same. Any citizen of the City or other party of interest may also
express his or her opinion concerning the proposed zoning change request by letter
addressed to the City of Coppell, Planning Department, P.O. Box 478, Coppell, Texas
75019.
Citizens Advocate
Friday, September Z5, 1987 . ·
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION FOR AGENDA ITEM
I. ITEM #: 5 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATED: November 10, 1987
II. COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:
Regarding Zoning Case #PD-105, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied
this request for zoning change (5-1); therefore, you must approve it by
3/4 vote. Many homeowners were present at the meeting expressing their
dissatisfaction with the request of change because it reduced the lot
sizes from 9,000 square feet to approximately 8,400 square feet.
Minutes of November 10, 1987 ~~
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called session
cn %uesday, November ]0, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
the Coppell Town Cepter. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dan Stanton, Mavor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Walter Pettijohn, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman (late arrival)
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, Assistant City Secretary
Linda Grau, and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
Mayor Duggan called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand
while Councilman W~lkerson gave the invocation. Following the
invocation, Mayor Duggan led those present in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Duggan informed the Council and citizens present of the Ordinance
governing Agenda Item No. 3, Citizens Appearances, and the requirement
procedures.
Mayor's Report
Item 1: b~ayor's Report
A. Mayor Duggan informed the Council of the complimentary letters he
received from the entire 5th Grade Class of Pinkerton Elementary School
stating their appreciation in being allowed to participate in the City
Council meeting of October 27th "Students in Government" program. The
Mayor further indicated that the City Council meeting scheduled for
Januarv 26, 1988, will host a similar program with Austin Elementary
and Lee Elementarv partaking in this program approximately two months
later. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that the program has been very
well received by the school system, and thanked the Council for their
time in making the program a success.
E. Councilman Wilkerson ~nformed the Council that in addressing the
Meadows Homeowners Association he was informed by the Association of
their concern over no sidewalks from Lee Elementary School to Parkway
Boulevard. They indicated that the children have to ride their bikes
and wal~ in the street in this area, and it has become a dangerous
situation. Councilman Wilkerson requested that the City Manager and
staff look into the allocation of funds to provide a sidewalk in this
area. Councilman Wilkerson also requested staff to consider a
streetlight at Sandy Lake Road and Meadowglen Circle which, is extremely
dark, speeding on Parkway Boulevard and the installation of stop signs
in this area. City Manager Alan D. Ratliff indicated that staff will
monitor traffic studi~s in this area and, once again, review traffic
studies on Meadowrun and Parkway Boulevard as requested by Councilman
Wolfe.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Item 2: Swearing In Ceremony of Board and Commission Members.
A. Board of Adjustments
1. Lanny Mayo - 2 year term
Councilman Morton complimented City Engineer Wayne Ginn for bringing
this project in under budget.
ZONING, PLATT!NC, AND ~ARIA~,CES
Item 5: PUBLIC HEARING - To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#PD-105, at the request of Meadowg]en Properties, from (SF-9)
Single Family-9, to a (PD-SF-9) Planned Development for Single
Family-9, located at the southeast corner of Parkway and Samuel
Boulevards.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - September 17, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Denied (5-1)
Mavor Duggan informed the public and City Council that this item
requires six votes by the City Council to overrule a Planning and Zoning
denial. Taryon Bowman, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, made the
presentation to the Council. Ms. Bowmao submitted revised plans to the
Council and informed the Council that two-hundred-and-five (205)
property owner notifications were mailed to property owners within
two-hundred (200) feet of the re-zoning. Three (3) notifications were
returned in favor of the zonin~ change, and ten (10) were returned in
opposition. In reviewing the revised plans the density had been reduced
from eight-five (85), in the original plan, to seventy-eight (78) in the
revised plan and the lot sizes have increased with homes of 1,600 square
feet or larger. Mr. ~inkley, representing Meadowglen Properties,
explained the differences between the original plan and the revised
plan. The plan include~ in the Council packet called for 9,000 square
foot lots on the outside perimeter with the ~ns~de lots varying in size.
?.~r. Hinklev ~nfor~ed the Council that the changes indicated an
addit~.onal row of tots to meet the 9,000 square foot minimum
requirements. Lots varying in size would mee~ a 8,000 square foot
mfnimum from 8,508 to ~,51~, and lots 1, 2, 3 and ~ will be restricted
to one-story homes, at the request of the homeowners. The 3 corner
interior lets (29, 30 and 3I of Block J), because of the curvilinear
des~n, will be 9,0~0 square feet or greater, but are ]ess than the 75
foot front buildin~ line, thereby requiring a variance. All chimneys
will be enclosed with brick or masonry veneer design, and all homes
Lu~lt wi~h a thirty-foot set back. Mayor Duggan declared the public
hearing opened and asked for those persons wbo wished to speak in
opposition to this request. Speakin~ in opposition were Bill Enlow ]44
Deann, and Rhuwan C. Rountreee l&5 Lansdown. Mayor Duggan then asked
for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this request. Speaking
in favor of this request was Ms. Terry Hoffman 14~ Meadowglen. The
public bearing was then declared closed. Following further discussion
Councilman Morton moved to remand case #PD-]05 t__o_ th~ P_l~_~an~d
Zoning Commission '---~ef~nement and clarification of several issues~ at
for
no cost to t~elop_~r. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morton, Smotbermon and Wolfe votin~ in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Sandy Lake Crossing (Firestone Tire and Rubber Company)
A. PRELIMINARY PLAT - Consider approval of Sandy Lake
Crossing, Lot 2, Preliminary Plat at the request of Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company, located approximately 183 feet west of
the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - October 15, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approval (5-0)
Mr. Howard Herrington, representing Firestone Tire and Rubber Company,
made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Herrington was requesting
approval of a preliminary plat approximately 183 feet west of the
Minutes of October 13, 1987
The City Council of the City of Coppe]] met in regular called session on
Tuesday, October 13, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Coppell Town Center. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dan Stanton, Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Walter Pettijohn, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman (late arrival)
Councilman Mark Wolfe was not present. Also present were City Manager
Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons, and City Attorney Larry
Jackson.
Mayor Duggan called the meeting to crder and everyone was asked to stand
while Councilman Smothermon gave the invocation. Following the
invocation, Mayor Duggan led those present in the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1: Approval of minutes - September 22, 19~7
Councilman Smothermon moved that the minutes be approved as corrected;
Councilman Morton seconded and motion carried unanimouslv with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton and Smothermon
voting in favor of the motion.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 2: Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Duggan provided the city manager and mavor pro tem with copies
of a publication that can be used as a guideline for a City to develop
a "feel" for the growth and development of the community. Mayor Duggan
stated that after reading the book, be felt that the Council is on the
right track in its development strategies for the City.
B. Students from Mrs. Betty Nash's 5th grade class at Pinkerton
Elementary School will take part in the Council meeting of October 27,
1987. These students will be studying the local government process.
Council and the City Manager have been invited to have lunch with these
students on that day.
C. A reception for the Council to meet board and commission applicants
will be held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Council meeting on October 27,
1987.
D. The MacArthur Boulevard-Beltline Road intersection was opened last
week. Some problems are still being experienced with the signalization,
but it is anticipated that these will be worked out.
E. Councilmen Smothermon and Morton gave a report on the recent Chamber
tour to London and the possible investments in the future in this area.
F. Councilman Wilkerson requested that a listing of all the applicants,
by board or commission and the number of positions open, be provided to
them prior to the appointments on October 27, 1987.
Item i4: Consider approval of a zoning change, Case #PD-105, at the
request of Meadow~len Properties, from (SF-9) Single Family-9,
to a (PD-SF-9) Planned Development for Single Family-q,
on property located at the southeast corner of Parkway and
Samuel Boulevards.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - September 17,1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Denied (5-])
Mayor Duggan stated that the public hearing on this item, which has been
opene~ at a previous meeting, would be continued until the regular
Council meeting of November 10, 1987.
Item 15: Copsider approval of a zoning change for PD 103, at the
request of Parks of Coppell J/V, from (SF-0) Single Family
Zero Lot Line Homes and (SF-7) Single Family-7, to a (PD) for
Single Family Homes, on property located near the northwest
corner of DeForest & MacArtbur, north of Parkwood II.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - August 20, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-1)
STIPULATION: That the issue regarding the proposed City Park
be resolved with the Park Board and the City Council.
Mayor Duggan stated that the public hearing on this item has been opened
at a previous meeting. He then asked for those persons present who
wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. There were
none. Mayor Duggan then asked for those persons present who wished to
speak in opposition to the proposed zoning change. There were none.
Councilman Morton then moved that the public hearing on this item be
left open and continued to the regular Council meeting of November !0,
1987; Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded and motion carried unanimouslv with
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothermon and Cowman voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING - PRELIMINARY
Item 16: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lake Park
Addition, at the request of Parks of Coppell J/V, on property
located near the northwest corner of DeForest Road and
MacArthur Boulevard.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - September 17,1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Denial (5-1)
Councilman Smothermon moved that this plat be ~enied without prejudice
and that the payment of any additional fees be waived provided there are
no additional expenses incurred by the City; Councilman Cowman seconded
and motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, and Cowman voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 17: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the North Texas
Mail Processing Center, on property located at the southeast
corner of Royal Lane and Bethel Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - September 17,1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-0)
Mr. Russ Cook made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the
proposed bulk-mail center will be a full service postal facility as well
as a maintenance facility. Landscaping plans have been submitted to the
City, the development will be built in two phases, and a temporary
construction permit has been applied for in order to allow for the rough
grading to begin. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman
Smothermon moved that the preliminary plat be approved; Councilman
Cowman seconded and motion carried upanimously with Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon and
Cowman voting in favor of ~he motion.