ParkW CC-1/PP-CS 900109City Council Minutes
January 9, 1990
Item 12:
Discussion, consideration of approval of a request from
Prentiss Properties, Limited, regarding Park West Commerce
Center, to amend the City of Coppell's Thoroughfare Plan for
the realignment of Gateway Boulevard from its current location
to a location more closely aligned with existing Southewestern
Boulevard.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. He introduced Mr. Michael Tucker of
Prentiss Properties who spoke to the Council on a requested change of
the City's Thoroughfare Plan in order to accommodate the development of
the property described in the caption as an industrial park. The
proposed realignment of Gateway Boulevard will connect with Beltline
South on the east of this development and with Freeport Parkway on the
West of this development in its currently approved location. Following
discussion by the Council, Councilman Morton moved that the recommended
change to the Thoroughfare Plan be approved. Councilman Thomas seconded
the motion which carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem WJ. lkerson, Councilmen
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 13:
Discussion, consideration of approval of a preliminary plat
for Park West Commerce Center, formerly known as Gateway Park
at Coppell, located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road
and Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Prentiss-Copley.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. This request is for approximately 350
acres and is recommended for unanimous approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman
Robertson moved that the plat be approved as presented. Councilman
Nelson seconded the motion which carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14:
Discussion, consideration of approval of a variance from
section 10-5-3;B3 of the Sign Ordinance which concerns
attached signs. The variance is requested by Exxon Company
USA for the property located at 105 S. Denton Tap Road.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Also present to discuss this item was Mr. Perry L Jordon, III,
representing the applicant. Mr. Jordon stated that the request for the
signage is to maintain consistent advertising nationwide. Following
discussion on this item, Councilman Robertson moved that the request be
approved. Councilman Cowman second the motion which failed 2-4 with
Councilmen Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and Mayor
Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, and Nelson voting
against the motion.
Item 15:
Discussion, consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-5-2;B of the Sign Ordinance which regulates sign
setbacks. The variance is requested by POB Montgomery and
Company for the property located at 580 S. Denton Tap Road.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Mr. Jackson stated that the applicant has requested to place a
monument sign in front of his company building to replace the existing
sign. The replacement sign will be too close to the right-of-way of
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