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Chairman Frnka opened thc discussion to thc public. No one spoke in favor of or in
opposition to the request,
Chairman Frnka closed the discussion to the public and opened it to the Board.
Commissioner Kertz noted that although the addition of the fence would make the property
more attractive, there really is no property hardship associated with it. Commissioner Bizzell
noted that since it's not going to be a standard feature for all of the homes in the subdivision,
it's really just a sales to01 that applies only to this property.
Motion was made by Commissioner Stonecipher that the request for variance be denied.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bizzell, and a vote was taken. Motion was defeated,
with Commissioners Middlebrook and Frnka casting the descendillg votes. Variance denied.
Motion was made by Commissioner Middlebrook that the request for variance be .granted.
Motion was seconded by Chairman Frnka, and a vote was taken. Motion was defeated,
with Commissioners Kertz, Bizzell and Stonecipher casting the descending voles. Variance
denied.
Thc applicant, Mr. House, asked for clarification on the preceding procedure, and Chairman
Frnka explained that neither motion carried because each needed the approval of at least four
board members.
ITEM 7:
Public Hearing to consider a request for a special exception from Section 3 I-6-
12 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, which concerns parking requirements based
on use. This special exception is being requested by Mr. lorry W. Cooper,
representing Emerson Partners, Inc,, for a special exception to reduce the
number of parkin! spaces from the required 188 spaces to 101 spaces, for a
tolal reduction of 87 parking spaces, based on anticipated demand for employee
and visitor parking for the tenant, Quill Corporation, for the property located
in the Freeport North Industrial Park at Royal La~ and Gatevicw Blvd.
Greg Jones explained that the applicant is requesting a reduction of 87 parking spaces; the
tenant, Quill Corp., projects the need for $9 employees in their 5-year growth plall, but
they*re ac~_~lly allowing for 101 spaces, so the parking would seem to be adequate. He
reminded thc Board that tbe curr~nt requirement is one par~ing space per 1,000 square feet of
warehouse space, and one parking space per 300 square feet of office space. He read the
portion of Section 41 of the City's Zoning Ordinance which describes the pow~s of the
Board of Adjustment, emphasizing that the presenc~ of a property hardship need not exist in a
case such as this, but simply that a detemlination be made of whether or not the required
parking is actually needed. He reported that, from a Staff point of view, a reduction in
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concrete means more landscapinll, and in office/warehouse districts, the presence of a paved
truck court usually means ample parking space to catch any overflow parking.
Chairman Frnka inquired about the location of the 101 parking spaces, and Oreg Jones
referred to the site plan in the packet and pointed out each of the proposed paved areas, as
well as the fire truck turn-around area. Commissioner Kertz inquired about the possibility of
future parking expansion, should there be a change in tenant. Greg Jones explained that, for
now, any unnecessary parking areas would best be converted to landscaped area, and should
the property owner wish to expand the parking in the future, those plans would need to be
resubmitted for review. Chairman Frnka asked if the future parking meets the setback
requirements, and Greg Jones indicated that it did. Commissioner Bizzell asked if the
applicant had submitted any plans for landscaping, and Greg Jones reported that some
landscaping plans had been received, but no permit package, as yet. He noted ~at they are
planning to meet the landscaping requirements, such as tree ratios. Commissioner
Stonecipher asked about the significance of the letter from Gary.Sieb regarding the replat of
Lot SA, and Grog Jones indicated that it really had no bearing on the decision made tonight.
Chairman Fmka invited the applicant to come forward to present his case.
Mike Mayse, of Mayse & Associates Architect, presented tile case on behalf of the applicant.
He asked that the special exception be changed from a reduction of 87 parking spaces to a
reduction of 92 parking spaces. He explained that this application was submitted prior to the
development of the site plan and plattillg submittal for Planning and Zoning. Since that
time, he noted that the landscaping has been increased, as well as the islands, which results in
the loss of a few more parking spaces. This would bring the total number of parking spaces
to 96. Chairman Frnka asked if there were any site plans available reflecting this requested
change, and Mr. Mayse indicated that 1~ had not brought those with him.
Commissioner Bizzell asked if Quill Corp. had actually committed to this property, and Mr.
Mayse indicated that Quill purchased the property from the developer, Emerson Panners, and
Mayse & Associates is representing both parties. Greg Jones asked Mr. Mayse which
parkir~g ratio was used when Planning & Zoning reviewed the plans, and Mr. Mayse
indicated that the revised ratio was used. Chairman Frnka inquired about the addition of fire
lanes if the future plans involve an expansion to the east. Mr. Mayse indicated that an
expansion of the warehouse, depending on its size, may occur to the east ill the future, at
which time the Fire Marshal has asked that a fire lane be brought down the south side.
Chairman Frllka opened the discussion to the public. No one spoke in.favor of or in
opposition to the request.
Meeting was closed to the public and opened to the Board for discussion.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Bizzell to grant the revised request for special exception,
from 188 parlcing spaces to 96, for a total reduction of 92 parkj_n_g spaces. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Stonecipher, and a vote was taken. Motion carried, 5 to 0.
Special exception granted.
ITEM 8:
Public Hearing to consider a request for a special exception from Section 31-6-
18 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, which concerns parking requirements based
on use. This special exception is being requested by Mr. Felix de Golian,
representing Haveny Purniture Companies, Inc., for a special exception to
reduce the total number of required parking spaces from 671 to 442, for a tou~!
reduction of 229 parking spaces, for the Haverty's proposed distribution and
clearance center located on Gateway Blvd. directly north of the Cotton Road
intersection.
Greg Jones explained that this request in parking reductions for Phase I and Phase H is
identical to the request made by Haverty's at the January hearing, only the location has
changed. It was previously proposed for the southwest corner of Lakeshore Drive and
Beltline Road. The new proposed location is north of Cotton Road at Gateway Blv&
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noted that the plan, as submitted, has been approved through the City's DRC process. He
further explained that the property has similar characteristics to the previous location, and the
same layout for showroom and warehouse area is included in the packet. He noted that, as in
the previous case, increased landscaping is a better alternative to unnecessary paved parking
areas.
Chairman Frnk,a invited the applicant to step forward to present his case.
Bill Heap, of Staubach Co., representing the read estate interests of Haverty's Furniture
Companies, noted that Haverty's is making a huge commitment by locating, in the City of
Coppell, the regional headquarters and major distribution facility to serve approximately 20 of
their stores. He explained that the new site on Gateway Blvd. is configured identically to the
prior proposed site.
Commissioner Kertz inquired about the decrease in the office space and the increase in the
warehouse size, and Mr. Heap verified that the office space was reduced from 20,000 square
feet to 15,000 square feet. Chairman Frnka asked about the future expansion of 236,000 feet
to the east, as shown on the site plan, and whether the out-parcel would accolxullodate
additional parking. Mr. Heap explained that the expansion would also extend slightly further
to the north, but the out parcel is not included in the application or in the sale.
Commissioner Frnka asked if the parking ratio has changed from the previous request, and
Mr. Heap noted that, if anything, it may be slightly less due to the decrease in office space,
but that, overall, the Haverty's request is based on past experience, staffing needs, and the
safety factor. He pointed out that there is plenty of land at the site to increase parking if