Taco Bell/PP-AG 951114CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
November 14, 1995
ITEM # ~_
ITEM CAPTION=
Consideration and approval of Taco Bell Addition, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of a drive-through restaurant located on the
west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 574 feet north of Sandy
Lake Road, at the request of Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
APPROVED
BY
CiTY CO N IL
TITLE.'~oq~6~-of Planning and Comm. Services
STAFF COMMENTS:
Date of P&Z Meeting: October 19, 1995
Decision of Commission: Approved (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in
favor. None opposed.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval ~
Denial
EXPLANATION:
A recommendation was made by the Planning Commission that the monument
sign be reduced from 8' in height and be consistent in height and
square footage of other monument signs in the ~mmediate area (between
Sandy Lake Road and Parkway Boulevard).
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
PRELIMINARY PLAT, TACO BELL ADDITION
P & Z HEARING DATE: October 19, 1995
C.C. HEARING DATE: November 14, 1995
LOCATION:
SIZE OF AREA:
West side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 145 feet north of
Sandy Lake Road
1.1662 acres
CURRENT
ZONING:
REQUEST:
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit)
Preliminary plat approval
APPLICANT:
HISTORY:
Kenneth Durrett
(Director Multibrand Foods)
Southern Multifoods, Inc.
309 E. Commerce
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-1524
FAX (903) 586-9644
J. Kent Marsh
(Director of Planning)
Huitt-Zollars
720 N. Post Oak Rd.,//230
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 688-5478
FAX (713) 688-5460
There has been no recent platting history on this parcel.
TRANSPORTATION:
Denton Tap Road is an improved six-lane divided highway (P6D)
contained within a 100 foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -
South -
East -
West
Commercial, Special Use Permit (Sonic Restaurant);
C.S.U.P
Commercial, Special Use Permit (Firestone); C.S.U.P.
vacant; TC
vacant; Commercial
Item # 12
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Plan shows commercial as most appropriate land use
here.
DISCUSSION:
The plat, site plan and landscape plans are consistent with the approved
special use permit.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the preliminary plat
2) Recommend disapproval of the preliminary plat
3) Modify the preliminary plat
EXHIBITS:
1) Preliminary Plat
2) Site Plan
3) Landscaping Plan
4) Departmental Comments
Item # 12
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ENGiNEERiNG COMMENTS J ~~- ,
ITEM: Taco Bell Addition, Preliminary/_ Plat, to allow the development of a
drive-through restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 145 feet north of Sandy Lal~e Road, at the request of
Huitt-Zollors, Inc.
DRC DATE: September 28, 1995 and October 5, 1995
CONTACT: Ken Griffin, P.E., Assistant City Manager/City Engineer (304-3679)
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Preliminary Plat Comments:
1. Necessary fees will be required.
MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May 9,
1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Linda Grau and City Attorney
Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 351.071 Consultation with City Attorney
1. Advice from City Attorney regarding Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with City of Grapevine.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Land acquisition/disposition - Fire Station/Park Lane.
C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Evaluation of City Manager.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
.article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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22.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of S-1093, Taco Bell,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to allow a drive through restaurant located on the west side of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 145' north of Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve S-1093, Taco Bell, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a drive through
restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 145' north of Sandy
l.ake Road subject to the following eleven (11) conditions: (1) the color samples of all exterior
materials need to be submitted for approval prior to passage of the ordinance; (2) the building
needs to be faced in a brick which closely matches the color of the nearby shopping center; (3)
the concrete roof files need to be a neutral shade, preferably a grey within a color range from
a highly muted slate hue, possible with a greenish cast, to a highly muted earthy tone with a
brownish tinge; (4) the four attached signs need to be restricted to the type in place at the Taco
Bell facility on North Beach and Western Center in Fort Worth; (5) the awning material needs
to be of a solid neutral color ranging from off-white to grey; back lighting is not permitted; (6)
exterior painted surfaces need to be of a solid neutral color ranging from off-white to grey; (7)
the raised rims of the tower caps and entry portals need to be of the same brick as the building
face; (8) the monument sign will be eliminated; (9) the proposed right-of-way dedication shall
be 8.62 feet; (10) clarification is needed on the 8" water line and the propane tank. (See Fire
Department comments). It is our understanding from your comments at the P&Z meeting that
the propane tank will be removed; and (11) Operational hours shall be limited to closure at 12
midnight. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion. This item was reconsidered under Item 23.
Councilmember Mayo moved to reopen Agenda Item 22 in regard to the monument sign.
Councilmember Tunnel seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion and Councilmember Sturges voting against the motion. Mayor
Morton reopened Item 22. J. Kent March, Director of Planning for Huitt-Zollar, Inc. made
a presentation to the Council. Following discussion, a motion and motion being denied,
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and consider approval of S-
1093, Taco Bell, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit) to allow a drive through restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 145' north of Sandy Lake Road, with maximum height of the sign to be a
maximum of eight (8) feet in height, with a brick base for a total not to exceed 60 square
feet. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Mayo, Tunnell and Watson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmembers Sturges and Sheehan voting against the motion.
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23.
Consideration of a variance from Section 10-5-2 (C) of the City of Coppell
Sign Ordinance regulating spacing setbacks for detached (monument) signs,
specifically related to the 75 foot minimum side yard measurement. In
addition, the applicant requests a variance from Section 10-4-2 regulating
movement control signs to allow a variance for 4 sq. ft. signs that contain
advertising. These variances are being requested by Taco Bell for their
property located North of Sandy Lake Road on the West side of Denton Tap
Road, at the request of Ke Chen of Huitt-Zollar on behalf of Taco Bell.
Greg Jones, Chief Building Official, made a presentation to the Council regarding monument
signs. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve a variance of
2.5 feet to each of the side yard setbacks. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the
motion carded 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson,
Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion with Councilmember Sturges voting
against the motion.
24.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek
Section VI. Replat of Lots 19-36 and 45 & 46, to add an utility easement strip
between lots 19 & 29, a street between lots 26 & 27 and to change the alley
configuration between lots 34 & 35 and lots 45 & 46 located at the intersection of
Graywood Lane and Pedmore Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mr. Sieb made a clarification on the Agenda Caption. This agenda item should read a replat
of lots 7-36 and lots 45, 46, 47 and 48. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked
for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. There were none. He then asked for
those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson moved to close the Public Heating and approve Village at Cottonwood Creek
Section VI, Replat of Lots 7-36 and 45, 46, 47 and 48 to add a utility easement strip between
lots 19 and 29, a street between lots 26 and 27 and to change the alley configuration between
lots 34 and 35 and lots 45 and 46 located at the intersection of Graywood Lane and Pedmore
Drive. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
25.
PLIBLIt~ HEARING; Consideration and approval of Gibbs Station, Phase
Two, Replat of Lot 35, Block "E", to change the location of a variable width
floodway/floodplain easement on Lot 35, Block "E" located at the intersection
of Gibbs Crossing and Creek Crossing.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
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Coppell, Texas 75019
P.O. Box 478
CoppelI, Texas75019
214-462-0022
November 15, 1995
Mr. Kenneth Dun'eR, Director
Southern Multifoods, Inc.
309 E. Commerce
Jacksonville, TX 75766
RE: TIt¢O Bell, Preliminar~ Plat
Dear Mr. Dun'eR:
This letter is to inform you that your request for approval of the Taco Bell, Preliminary Plat,
to allow the development of a drive-through restaurant on property located on the west side of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 574 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, was approved by the
Coppell City Council on Tuesday, November 14, 1995.
Please note that all necessary fees will be required.
Also, Council granted the Planning and Zoning Commission to be the final authority on your
Final Plan when it is submitted.
Sincerely,
~~. Stor oi;~i A'I'ann~Cg'Ps~ Community Services
cc: J. Kent Marsh, Huitt-Zollars
Isabelle Moro, P&Z Coordinator
Building Inspection