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PD186R-AG010109T H~ ~ · C ! T Y 0 F cOPPELL AGENDA REQUEST FORM CITY COUNCIL MEETING: January 9, 2001~ ITEM # ITEM CAPTION: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD-186 (Planned Development-186) to PD-186R (Planned Development-186R) to attach a detailed site plan for Lots 4 and 4X, for the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads, SUBMITT~ TIT~.' ~mg and Community Services STAFF CO~: APPROVED BY Date of P&Z Meeting: December 21, 2000 Decision ofP&ZCommission: Approved (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Clark, Halsey and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. CITY COUNCIL Nesbit, McGahey, Kittrell, Approval is 7) Please see next page for additional conditions. DIR. INITIALS:~- FIN. REVIEW: Agenda Request Form - Revised 5/00 recommended, subject to the following conditions: An agreement between the City and Duke-Weeks addressing tree mitigation, reparation schedule and the improvements to and maintenance of off-site landscaped medians. The Tree Mitigation Plan must be fully executed within two (2) years from the date that the first building receives its Certificate of Occupancy. All issues regarding the State Road right-of-way utility easement for the TXU electric service to Wagon Wheel Park and Hike and Bike Trail easement being resolved. All issues regarding the realignment of Ruby Road to align with the future Creekview Drive being be resolved prior to the platting of the tract effected by this proposed realignment. City approval of the Property Owners Agreement for the maintenance of all common areas. Rectifying the differences in the square footage of the building on all plans. m,~... ~.;,,,~..,,,., k ..... * "'"~ ~ ~"~ (CONDITION MET) CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Document Name: @PD186Rd PD-186R, DUKE-FREEPORT (CONDITIONS CONTINIJED) o\ /! 10) 11) 1.,,~ 1/1~' 1,;,i, ,...-w.~.~.-,.,;-,.,,-. ,,,~11,-. ..,...~,..~,.-,,...~,-.1 *,-.,. ,....-,.,..,:,.~.-,., ,,-1.,~ 1...,...,.4;.,.,,-.- ,a..~,~o (CONDITION MET) (CONDITION MET) (CONDITION MET) (CONDITION MET) Staff recommends approval. CASE NO.: CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT PD-186R, DUKE-FREEPORT P & Z HEARING DATE: C.C. HEARING DATE: December 21, 2000 January 9, 2001 LOCATION: SIZE OF AREA: CURRENT ZONING: REQUEST: Along the north side of W. Bethel Road, south of Ruby Road, west of Coppell Road. Approximately 29.9 acres of property. LI(Lightlndustrial) Amend PD 186 to approve a Detail Site Plan for Tract 4 and 4X for an approximately 560,000 square foot warehouse/office building. APPLICANT: HISTORY: Duke-Weeks Realty Corp. Paul Brown 5495 Belt Line Road, Suite 360 Dallas, TX. 75240 (972) 687-0006 Fax: (972) 687-0007 Pacheco Koch, Engineer 9401 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 300 Dallas, TX. 75243 (972) 235-3031 Fax: (972) 235-9544 On September 12, 2000 the City Council approved a Conceptual Planned Development District (PD 186 - LI) for Industrial Uses to allow the development of 7 office/warehouse facilities accommodating over 2 million square feet of floor area, on approximately 142 acres of land. Recently approved also was a final plat for this land to allow for the construction of the extension of Freeport Parkway from Bethel Road to Ruby Road. TRANSPORTATION: Freeport Parkway will be constructed through this property as a C4D/6 four-lane divided built in a six-lane (120-foot) right-of-way. Bethel Road is proposed to be a C4D (four-lane divided within a 110 foot R.O.W.), west of Freeport Parkway. East of Freeport Item//4 Parkway, Bethel Road is a C2U, two lane undivided within 50 feet of right-of-way. SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: North- Wagon Wheel Park, mobile home park, new duplexes; LI, 2F9 South -vacant, single family; LI, SF-12 East - residential and commercial; SF-12, HO SF-12, HO-C West -vacant LI; Light Industrial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for office, showroom, light industrial and warehousing uses. DISCUSSION: The approved Conceptual PD 186 established a master plan for 140 plus acres to allow the development of over 2 million square feet of office, showroom and warehouse uses. This request is for approval of the first detail plan for an approximately 560,000 square foot building. This detail plan is in general conformance with the Concept Plan approved earlier this year, with building location and orientation, setbacks and landscaping being provided as shown on the Concept Plan. Site Plan The site plan is for 543,800-~_ square feet of warehouse with the remaining 15,000 square feet devoted to office. With this office to warehouse ratio, 594 parking spaces are being provided as well as 84 dock doors. The dock doors will be screened by 14 foot high, 60 foot long screening walls. This request also incorporates Lot 4X, which will contain a retention pond to serve this area. Access to this site will be via two driveways from the planned extension of Freeport Parkway. These driveways will have the brick paver bands and the southern driveway will be served by a median opening. The building will be setback 120 feet from Coppell Road, and over 170 feet from the Loch Lane residential subdivision to the south. Additional landscaping and screening has also been provided in the setback areas. As required when residential uses abut non-residential uses, a 6- foot high masonry screening wall is being provided. However, elevations and proposed materials for this wall need to be specified. Along the northern property line a third access point will be provided to Freeport Parkway via a mutual access easement (and fire lane) that will eventually serve the development to the north of the subject property. This easement will need to be provided by separate instrument as part of the platting process. Lot 4X is one of the common areas proposed for this 140-~_ acre, master planned industrial development. This 3.2+ acre tract will be a landscaped, Item # 4 retention pond to serve this area. Property owners association agreements for the maintenance of these common areas need to be submitted for review and approval by the City. When PD 186 was established, a condition stating that: "All issues regarding the State Road right-of-way utility easement for the TXU electric service to Wagon Wheel Park and Hike and Bike Trail easement shall be resolved." Although this right-of-way and easements are not contained within the subject tracts, this issue needs to be resolved in a timely manner. Finally, consideration for the realignment of Creekview Drive to align with the extension of Ruby Road shall also be resolved prior to the platting of the tract effected by this proposed realignment. Landscape Plan As discussed, in the opening paragraph, additional landscape buffers are being provided along Coppell Road and adjacent to the existing single family. Specifically, a 47 wide foot landscaped buffer with a combination of berms, preservation of existing trees as well as the planting of both overstory and ornamental trees are providing a natural buffer between Coppell Road and the building. This face of the building will not contain any loading facilities which will also improve the aesthetics from Coppell Road. Adjacent to the Loch Lane subdivision, a 55 foot landscape buffer is being provided, which will again, contain a combination of preserved mature trees as well as new plantings. However, there appears to be a 4~_ foot gap north of the western-most home in which additional trees should be planted. Along the north property line 37, four-inch caliper Bald Cypress Trees are proposed within a ten foot landscape buffer strip. Per the landscape ordinance, due to the adjacent parking, this area is also required to contain plantings/berms or a combination with a minimum height of 30 inches at the time of planting. There is a note on the Landscape Plan requesting that the installation of a 24" high berm be delayed until the development of the adjacent building when an additional 10 feet of landscaping will be provided. If the note on the plan is revised to provide for a 36" high berm and/or plantings as required by the ordinance is made, then the delaying of this landscape feature is acceptable as long as the 37 trees are installed with the construction of this building. This additional 10 feet in width will also accommodate the required berm, with a maximum slope of 3:1. All other landscape requirements appear to be met or exceeded in part by utilizing the detention area to fulfill the non-vehicular landscape requirements. Approximately 20 percent of the site is devoted to landscaping. However, there are minor discrepancies in the area Item # 4 calculations and major differences in the number of trees illustrated on the plan and the number of trees indicated in the Landscape Tabulations which need to be rectified. Tree Preservation and Mitigation As illustrated in the Tree Preservation Plan and on the Tree Preservation Chart, a majority of the trees within this PD are located on subject parcels, Tract 4 and 4X. Per the provisions of the city's Tree Preservation Ordinance, 1,169 caliper inches would be required to be mitigated with the development of these two tracts of land. A retribution fee of $116,900 would be due to the city, if not otherwise mitigated. Therefore, the Parks and Leisure Services Department met with representatives from Duke- Weeks to discuss how they propose to mitigate necessary tree removal for development of these tracts. Duke-Weeks is proposing partial mitigation by planting of trees in areas considered, in addition to what would be required by the landscape ordinance (open areas, detention ponds, medians along Freeport Parkway). Additional mitigation would come from credits for future planting on the site as the development progresses. The Leisure Services Department is requesting agreement between the city and Duke-Weeks which details how and when the proposed plantings will occur and what measures will be taken by both parties if the time frame is not followed. Also being considered for mitigation is the possibility of Duke-Weeks assisting with the irrigation and landscaping of Freeport Parkway and Royal Lane, remote from the Duke-Weeks development. The applicant is proposing this in an effort to beautify the western portal of town. This proposal would be beneficial to the City. There is currently no water or irrigation in these medians, the grade is very rough and generally unsightly. Such a beautification project would create a nice entry into the city for potential businesses in the Industrial District. Also being discussed is the possibility of Duke-Weeks maintaining the landscaped medians on Freeport, fronting their development. The city would ordinarily take on the responsibility of maintaining the medians. The City currently maintains both Freeport Parkway and Royal Lane to a limited standard. Duke-Weeks maintaining the medians adjacent to their development would be a great benefit to the Parks Department and the city as a whole. However, these agreements need to be formalized and approved by the City Council. Elevations One of the conditions for the approval of the Conceptual PD was that elevations and a color board would be submitted with the detail site plan Item # 4 approval. The proposed building will have approximately 464 feet of frontage on Coppell Road, and the north and south elevations will be 1,247 linear feet and 1,161 linear feet, respectively. To break up the visual expanse of the building, the elevations were revised to add reveals along the upper half of the building. The colors proposed are a subdued combination of off white and gray, with gray tinted windows and silver anodized millions. RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the Detail Plan for Lot 4 and Lot 4X of PD 186R subject to: 1) An agreement between the City and Duke-Weeks addressing tree mitigation, reparation schedule and the improvements to and maintenance of off-site landscaped medians. 2) All issues regarding the State Road right-of-way utility easement for the TXU electric service to Wagon Wheel Park and Hike and Bike Trail easement being resolved. 3) All issues regarding the realignment of Ruby Road to align with the furore Creekview Drive being be resolved prior to the platting of the tract effected by this proposed realignment. 4) City approval of the Property Owners Agreement for the maintenance of all common areas. 5) Rectifying the differences in the square footage of the building on all plans. 6) Additional trees overstory trees being planted in the landscaped buffer area adjacent to the western most existing home on Loch Lane. 7) Specification of the materials, colors and elevations for the proposed 6' high screening wall adjacent to the existing single family uses as well as the 14' high screening walls proposed to screen the loading areas. 8) Rectifying the differences in the number of trees illustrated on the landscape plan and the number of trees indicated in the Landscape Tabulations as well as the discrepancies in the area calculations. 9) Altering the note on the Landscape Plan requesting that the installation of a 24" high berm along the north property line being changed to 36". 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. Item # 4 ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) E-Mail Memo from Brad Reid, dated December 11, 2000 Memo from Brian Adams to Brad Reid, dated December 10, 2000 Site Plan Elevations (2 sheets) Landscape Plan Tree Preservation Plan Landscape Tabulations (overall, with tree retribution) Tree Preservation Chart Landscape Plan for Tracts 4 and 4X Landscape Plan (overall with tree retribution) Item # 4 From: To: Date: Subject: Brad Reid Marcie Diamond Mon, Dec 11, 2000 10:19 AM Duke-Weeks Development Marcie, The Parks and Leisure Services Department met with representatives from Duke-Weeks on Friday, December 8, 2000 to discuss how they propose to mitigate for necessary tree removal for development of Duke-Freeport IX. They propose some mitigation by planting of trees in areas considered in addition to what would be required by the landscape ordinance (open areas, detention ponds, medians along Freeport). Additional mitigation would come from credits for future planting on the site as the development progressses. I propose an agreement between the city and Duke-Weeks which details how and when the proposed plantings well occur and what measures will be taken by both parties if the time frame is not followed. Also discussed for mitigation was the possibility of Duke-Weeks assisting with the irrigation and landscaping of Freeport Parkway and Royal Lane, remote from the Duke-Weeks development. They proposed this in an effort to beautify the western portal of town. I agree with this proposal because this has the potential to be a very expensive project for the city to undertake. There is currently no water or irrigation in these medians, the grade is very rough and generally unsightly. Such a beautification project would create a nice entry into the city for potential businesses in the Industrial District. We also talked about the possibility of Duke-Weeks maintaining the medians on Freeport, fronting their development, that they are proposing to plant. As you are aware, the city would ordinarily take on the responsibility of maintaining the medians. We currently maintain both Freeport Pkwy. and Royal Ln. to a limited standard. Duke Weeks maintaining the medians adjacent to their development would be a great benefit to the Parks Department and the city as a whole. Again, I recommend a maintenance agreement between the city and Duke-Weeks for the long-term maintenance of these medians. Thanks 12/89/2888 22:58 2148718545 SMR LANDSCAPE ARCHIT PAGE 81 smr land-~cape amhitecture STEVEN M. RAHN, INC. steven M, Rahn, Principal Bltam D, Adam-., Principal 10 December 2000 MEMORANDUM To: Mr. Bred Reid, Assistant Director of Parks From: Brian Adams, SMR Landscape Amhitects Re: Freeport: Duke Weeks, Building 9 Meeting Summary AEendees: Gary Sims, Dir. of Parks and Leisure Services, City of Coppell (G.S.) Bred Reid, Asst. Dir. of Parks and Leisure Services, City of Coppell (B.R.) Jeff Turner, Senior V.P. Dallas Group, Duke Weeks Realty Corp. (DW) Brian Adams, V.P., SMR Landscape Architects (SMR) Items Discussed: A meeting was scheduled between Duke Weeks (DW) and the City of Coppell to discuss the possible options for existing tree retribution associated with the Freeport Building 9 project. SMR presented the project scope regarding the landscape requirements for Building 9 and the proposed common area development associated with the Freeport Parkway extension and Common Areas. SMR outlined the current retribution for the Bldg. 9 project was 1169" after following the Appendix K form for determining retribution credits of non-residential property. SMR proposed a plan that distributed additional trees within the Freeport Parkway median, Detention Area (Common Area) end Future Freeport Buildings as a way to offset the 1169" of retribution. The plan outlined the following: a. 440" of new tree plantings associated with Freeport Pkwy. b. 729" of future tree plantings associated with future building development Note~ a chart was presented that indicated all the minimum tree requirements as outlined in the PD and the associated total caliper inches required, thus only requesting a 25% credit for those inches. BR agreed with the concept and supported the Freeport Pkwy, and Common Area treatment. BR was cautious about the future building credits and wanted some type of agreement established between DW and the city establishing a timeframe for installation. BR stated that the City Council would probably have to action regarding this issue. DW stated this was no problem and will work with the city and SMR to develop a proposed plan. The Brewery Builriing · 703 McKinlley Avenue ~Jl~ 438 LB 107. Dallas, Texas 75202 - ;214 871 008,t. F~ 3,14 8'7t 08,15 · small star. airmail, net 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. GS presented and discussed issues regarding water conservation, tree species, and maintenance. GS and SMR discussed possible well water usage or retention pond water as a possible means of irrigating the medians. GS outlined the water restrictions that go into effect every year and the concern for installing nice new trees and their survivability. GS and BR asked whether DW would be willing to maintain the median planting within the park along Freeport Pkwy. DW stated this should not be a problem and would discuss this with his associates. DW was upfront about the goals and direction regarding the issues presented and is willing to discuss any agreements necessary to make the propoaed development successful. DW initiated the discussion of helping the city w~ the enhancement and completion of the Freeport Pkwy. median south of Bethel Road to I.H. 635. DW stated that getting other developers involved and interested in this area would help the overall development in general. SMR stated It would assist by possibly producing irrigation drawings for the median so the city could obtain some development costs. SMR stated it would take the lead on this work. BR and GS agreed that this area could possibly be a location for some additional retribution credits. GS asked DW about the status of the documents for theTXU easement. DW stated this was currently taking place and offered GS his direct assistance in getting this issue resolved. SMR asked BR what was required for the DRC submittal regarding these issues. BR noted that the proposed chart and text, as presented on the PD plan in the meeting, should be included as a supplement to the current set of plans. SMR agreed and would generate this document for the submittal on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Respectfully submitted: Brian Adams, Vice President Steven M. Rahn, Inc. "~ul Brown, Dul(e Weeks Attendees The BrewerJ BtJlidlr~ · 703 McKInfley AVenue Suite 4:39 L.B 107 *DoIle., TexE~ 75202 * 214 871 0093 · Fax 214 671 0549 · em~l smr~alrmail, net ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) E-Mail Memo from Brad Reid, dated December 11, 2000 Memo from Brian Adams to Brad Reid, dated December 10, 2000 Site Plan Elevations (2 sheets) Landscape Plan Tree Preservation Plan Landscape Tabulations (overall, with tree retribution) Tree Preservation Chart Item # 4 L ~Z~O