Primrose Sch/PP-AG 950110CITY COUNCIL MEETING=
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
January 10, 1995
ITEM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of Primrose School of Coppell, Preliminary
Plat, Lot 1, Block 1, to allow the operation of a day care center on
2.814 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Parkway
Boulevard and Heartz Road, just east of City Hall, at the request of
Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc
SUBMITTED BY:
TITLE:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Gary L.
Director
Date of P&Z Meeting: December 15, 1994
Decision of Commission: Approval (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Tunnell, Thompson, Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
EXPLANATION:
Approval ~
Denial
Please see attachment for conditions of approval .
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AGENDA REQUEST NARRATIVE
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF COPPELL, PRELIMINARY PL~T
Conditions for approval:
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The maximum signage is 75 square feet;
lot 1 needs to show a 30' future right-of-way for the "ring
road";
landscape and irrigation plans shall follow streetscape
guidelines;
utility easements need to be provided;
a decorative metal fence will be on the east, south and west side
of the property;
the western playground needs to be moved back 3 feet;
landscaping needs to be provided along the west side yard, and
the building design needs approval of the Town Center
Architectural Review Board.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF COPPELL,
PRELIMINARY PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: December 15, 1994
C. C. HEARING DATE: January 10, 1995
LOCATION:
The southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heart Road, just
east of City Hall
SIZE OF AREA:
2.814 acres to be platted into two lots
CURRENT
ZONING:
TC (Town Center)
REQUEST:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat
APPLICANT:
Parks of Coppell Trust
(Owner)
5956 Sherry Ln.
Suite 1000
Dallas, Tx. 75225
750-1633
Ken Reimer
(Purchaser/Fran.)
3712 McFarlin
Dallas, Tx. 75205
520-3882
Dowdey, Anderson
(Engineer)
16250 Dallas Pkwy.
Suite 100
Dallas, Tx. 75248
931-0694
HISTORY:
There has been no recent platting history on this parcel although
the Town Center Elementary school and Coppell Library were
platted/developed in the last three years.
TRANSPORTATION:
Heart Road is an improved C2U, two lane undivided street in a 60
foot r.o.w.; Parkway Blvd is an improved C4D, four-lane divided
thoroughfare in an 88 foot r.o.w.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - developing single-family homes; SF-7
South - Town Center Elementary School; TC
East - developing single-family homes; SF-7
West o City Hall; TC
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Plan shows town center uses as most appropriate here.
ANALYSIS:
This request is to plat two lots out of a 2.8 acre parcel at the southwest
comer of Parkway Blvd. and Heartz Road. Although the majority of the
remainder of this staff analysis will focus on the school proposed to be
built on lot two, we have some concern with ultimate development here,
particularly with the proposed use of lot 1.
Staff has been told that the Primrose School--basically a day-care center--
is one of the finest facilities currently located in Atlanta and just now
franchising in the metroplex. Whether that is a factual statement remains
to be seen since no local facility currently exists. It could, however, be
questioned whether a day care use was originally contemplated for Town
Center when the Town Center idea was first introduced into the
community. Indeed, a case could be made that day care centers in the
heart of the City were not even remotely considered when the concept
plans were developed for ultimate use of this property. The fact remains,
however, that a day care use is allowed by right in Retail zoning, and by
accumulation, R uses are allowed in TC areas.
That being the situation, and taking into account the fact that this parcel
is isolated by an elementary school on the south and the City Hall on the
west, we need to review this proposal with the thought being that the best
day care facility possible (discounting the original TC plan) needs to be
constructed here if it is to develop, period.
The applicant has provided detailed plans which warrant several staff
comments. Among them:
information regarding the eventual use of lot 1 is desirable for
overall planning
there is a maximum 75 square foot monument sign size
lot 1 needs to show a 30 foot future r.o.w, for the "ring road"
landscape and irrigation plans shall follow streetscape guidelines
utility easements will be needed
In addition, although not a requirement, staff has some concern with the
playground being located adjacent to Hertz Road. Hertz is the front yard
for the school and Library (with a minimum 30 foot setback), and the play
equipment being set back only 10 feet from the r.o.w. (with a fence in
that 10 foot area) along Hertz makes for an awkward situation--especially
since playground equipment is sometimes confused with outside storage.
Staff recognizes landscaping outside the fence will soften this look
although a compromise location for this play yard would be desirable.
Also, planning staff repeats its concern that day care facilities located in
commercial zoning districts--especially on the west boundary--might not
be the best long term solution to this perceived need.
At any rate, other than the concerns expressed above, staff could support
this proposal primarily based upon its location in Town Center zoning
being somewhat isolated from bona fide town center uses. A stronger
staff position could be achieved if we had more definitive information
regarding the eventual user of the lot adjacent to the day care facility on
the west. Not having that information results in some reluctance to offer
unbridled support for this proposal.
ALTERNATIVES:
I) Approve the preliminary plat
2) Deny the preliminary plat
3) Modify the plat
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Preliminary Plat
2) landscape Plan
3) Site Plan
4) Floor Plan
5) Elevations (2)
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
19.
Consideration and approval of The Enclaves on the Parkway, Preliminary
Plat, to allow the development of 21 single family lots on 5.843 acres of
property located on the south side of Parkway Boulevard, east of the Parks
of Coppell and west of the Parkview Addition (across from Kid Country), at
the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve The Enclaves on the Parkway, Preliminary Plat,
to allow the development of 21 single family lots on 5.843 acres of property located on the south
side of Parkway Boulevard, east of the Parks of Coppell and west of the Parkview Addition
(across from Kid Country), with the following conditions: 1) care needs to be taken to insure
the Homeowners Association Agreement clearly spells out the obligations of the homeowners,
such agreement needs to be submitted to the City for review; 2) the property currently under
ownership of the TRC would need to be transferred to the Wilbow Corp. group prior to any
agreement being struck between the developer and the City regarding maintenance, ownership,
or improvement to the canal area; 3) there needs to be landscaping and access easement between
Lots 15 and 16; and 4) costs associated with City/Developer participation needs resolution; and
the City Manager is instructed to negotiate an agreement with the Enclaves on the Parkway and
return that agreement when the Council considers the final plat. Councilmember Alexander
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
20.
Consideration and approval of Primrose School of Coppell, Preliminary Plat,
Lot 1, Block 1, to allow the operation of a day care center on 2.814 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz
Road, just east of City Hall, at the request of Dowdey Anderson & Associates,
Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Primrose School of Coppell, Preliminary Plat, Lot
1, Block 1, to allow the operation of a day care center on 2.814 acres of property located at the
southwest comer of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road, just east of City Hall with the
following conditions: 1) the maximum signage is 75 square feet; 2) lot 1 needs to show a 30'
future right-of-way for the "ring road"; 3) landscape and irrigation plans shall follow streetscape
guidelines; 4) utility easements need to be provided; 5) a decorative metal fence will be on the
east, south and west side of the property; 6) the western playground needs to be moved back 3
feet to the east; 7) landscaping needs to be provided along the west side yard; 8) the building
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design needs approval of the Town Center S.U.P and would require Architectural Review
approval. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion.
Jim Witt, City Manager, briefly discussed the platting process.
21.
Consideration and approval of Gulf United Industries Addition, Preliminary
Plat, to allow the construction of a Gulf Bearing, Inc., facility on 11.2 acres
of property located at the northwest corner of Royal Lane and Bethel Road,
at the request of Gromatzky, Dupree and Associates.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Kathy Raybuse and Russ Ramsey, Applicants, addressed the Council. Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson moved to approve Gulf United Industries Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
construction of a Gulf Bearing, Inc., facility on 11.2 acres of property located at the northwest
comer of Royal Lane and Bethel Road with the following conditions: 1) typical utility easements
will be needed; 2) landscape plans will require seals and quantity breakdown; 3) a fire lane will
be required through the south parking lot; 4) the building will be sprinklered; 5) typical fire
hydrant locations must be met; 6) landscaped setbacks (10 feet) with 3' high screening is
required along the west property line where parking is shown; 7) common driveway easement,
drainage system/easement, and additional 5' easement along Royal Lane need to be shown on
the face of the Plat; 8) escrow will be required for Bethel Road; 9) installation of the sidewalks
is waived until deemed necessary by the City Engineer; and 10) no screening wall will be
required. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion
22. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Reitman moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase option
for the property on MacArthur Boulevard from a public property for parks and public safety
usage. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion.
23. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
January 10, 1995
ITEM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of Primrose School of Coppell, Preliminary
Plat, Lot 1, Block 1, to allow the operation of a day care center on
2.814 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Parkway
Boulevard and Heartz Road, just east of City Hall, at the request of
Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc.
TITLE: Director of Planning & Co~. Services INITIg8 .~~
ST~F CO~E~S:
Date of P&Z Meeting: December 15, 1994
Decision of Co~ission: Approval (7-0) with Co~issioners Lo~y,
~eeler, ~nnell, Thompson, Redford, Sturges and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
ST~F RECO~E~ATION ~pproval ~ Denial
Please see attachment for condLt~ons of approval
BUDGET AMT. $ ~/A
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
Ageada Request Form - Re~4sed 1/94
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