Dynasty Cln/SP,MP-DR010927 City of Coppell
Development Review Committee Comment~
Planning Department
Dynasty, Cleaners Addition
Lot Block 1 Site Plan
Southeast Corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121
DRC Date: September 27, 2001 and October 4, 2001
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: October 18, 2001
City Council Meeting: November 13, 2001
Staff would encourage the applicant to consult with the developer across Denton Tap Road.
Both proposed developments (Dynasty Cleaners and Community Credit Union), including
landscaping, building design and materials, should compliment one another; particularly
within a primary image zone and at the gateway to the City. The applicant is PGAL lnc, Gary
Weeter (214-880-0100).
Site Plan
Remove notation regarding drive-thru on both the landscape plan and site plan. As
indicated by the elevations and site plan, there is no longer a request for a drive-thru.
Staff remains concerned with the placement of the parallel parking spaces on the subject
site. As proposed, two spaces are placed on the southern end of the building; again, in an
awkward location where drivers would not expect to see an automobile pulling in/out.
Further, the lack of clear visibility for maneuvering continues to be a concern. Staff
would recommend the relocation/removal of these parking spaces. The placement of a
parking, door and canopy at this location appears to serve as a make-shift drive-thru -is
this the intent?
Clarify the design of the pavement on the south side of the building. The elevations show
a door and the site plan shows what appears to be an edge of sidewalk line. What is
adjacent to the parallel parking spaces? Grass/paving?
Clarify note "A permanent roof ladder is located on the plans and will be built according
to city specifications". Further clarify this note to indicate that access will be provided
via an internal ladder.
Clarify note" Site Lighting consists of can lights under canopies and wall mounted units
on the back of the building." Does this shine through the canopies or is this along the
front covered storefronts.
While signage criteria is placed on the plan and will aid future tenants in designing
attached signs, staff would request that the applicant indicate the proposed sign design for
the proposed Dry Cleaners use. Only in circumstances where all tenants are unknown, do
site plans and retail centers proceed without the provision of attached signs.
Provide a Site Data Table on Site Plan sheet, including the following information:
· Existing Zoning
· Proposed Use
· Square footage of each use
· Building area
· Building Height
· Required and provided parking per each use
· Proposed lot coverage
· Floor Area Ratio
Landscape Plan
There remain to be several concerns with regards to the plant materials and design of the
landscaping. Please contact the City's Landscape Manager (972-304-3554) to discuss some
alternative plant materials.
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Perimeter Landscaping
20 Perimeter Trees are reqtfired and only 9 are provided within the required 15'
perimeter landscape buffer. Provide 11 trees within the 15' perimeter landscape
buffer. (No trees are provided in the buffer area along Denton Tap & 121)
Interior Landscaping
· Revise notation to indicate that 11 Interior Trees are required, instead of 7. The
Interior Landscaping requirement is based on both a square footage calculation
(requiring 7) and the site design of the parking and islands (requiring 11), complying
with the most restrictive. As indicated on the plan, 7 trees are required based solely
on the square feet of paving, but the applicant isn't taking into consideration that each
island and the end of every row must contain a tree.
As shown, 12 Interior Trees are provided and only 11 are required, resulting in a
surplus of one tree, which may be applied to Non-Vehicular Landscaping.
Non-Vehicular Landscaping
The majority of the trees shown in non-vehicular landscaping (the area just beyond
the 15' perimeter buffer) will have to be shifted to be located within the perimeter
buffer area. However, 4 non-vehicular trees are required and only one surplus tree
can be applied from the interior requirement; 3 additional trees must be located
within the non-vehicular area.
Overall, based on the current layout of the site, the following should be provided:
20 Perimeter Trees
11 Interior Trees
_~4 Non-Vehicular Trees
35 Total
Note: If the applicant has questions regarding the landscaping requirements, please
contact Coppell Planning Staff for clarification at 972-304-3678.
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12.
The landscape island to the east of the two parallel parking spaces and the landscape
island at the end of the east row of parking (adjacent to the dumpster) both appear to be
deficient in size. All landscape islands at the end of rows of parking must measure a
minimum of 150 square feet. Please remedy.
Verify that the plan has been prepared by a registered landscape architect or landscape
contractor. According to Section 12-34-5 Landscape Plans, paragraph II, of the Zoning
Ordinance, a landscape architect or landscape contractor that belongs to a bonafide
nurseryman's association must the submitted landscape plan.
Note:
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Please revise plats, site plans, landscape plans, and building elevations based on staff
recommendations. Should applicant disagree with staff comments please provide reasons
why staff recommendations should not be followed when you attend the October 4th
Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting.
Each applicant will bring two new sets of revised plats and plans to the October 4th DRC
meeting. Applicants will be asked to show, explain and defend any revision. An Engineer
for the project or other representative is urged to attend the meeting.
Applicant will have till noon Tuesday, October 9th to resubmit fourteen (14) folded
copies of revised plans, three (3) reduced paper copies (8 1/2 X 11) and JPEG files or
POWERPOINT SLIDES of each exhibit to the Planning Department.
City of Coppell
Development Review Committee Comments
Planning Department
Dynas .ty Cleaners Addition
Lot 1~ Block 1 Minor Plat
Southeast Corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121
DRC Date: September 27, 2001 and October 4, 2001
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: October 18, 2001
City Council Meeting: November 13, 2001
Minor
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Plat
Provide curve radii and curve data table for fire lanes. Minimum inside radius is
30' and outside is 54'.
Revise R.O.W Dedication notation across Denton Tap Road to indicate the actual
volume and page, not ???.
Revise notation on property at the southwest comer of Denton Tap & S.H. 121;
the property has not been platted-eliminate X's.
Note:
A.
Please revise plats, site plans, landscape plans, and building elevations based on
staff recommendations. Should applicant disagree with staff comments please
provide reasons why staff recommendations should not be followed when you
attend the October 4th Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting.
Each applicant will bring two new sets of revised plats and plans to the October
4th DRC meeting. Applicants will be asked to show, explain and defend any
revision. An Engineer for the project or other representative is urged to attend the
meeting.
Applicant will have till noon Tuesday, October 9th to resubmit fourteen (14)
folded copies of revised plans, three (3) reduced paper copies (8 1/2 X 11) and
JPEG files or POWERPOINT SLIDES of each exhibit to the Planning
Department.