DRC comments T H E C I T Y 0 F
COPFEI L
Planning Department
255 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, Texas 75019
Phone: 972-304-3678
Fax: 972-304-7092
PROJECT:PD-194R and Replat of Lot I Block (Staples)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Marcie Diamond
DIRECT DIAL: 972-304-3676
FAX COVER SHEET
DATE: August 30, 2002
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TO: Jim Gaspard
Cc: Richard Nordyke
James Beard
Chris Russell
FAX: 972-991-4247
FAX: 972-7~8-4828
214-739-0095
214-824-5562
Items Transmitted:
Agenda for the September 5, 2002 DRC Meeting
DRC Comments from the following departments:
· Planning
· Engineering
· Fire Department
· Building Inspection
· Leisure Services
Remarks:
Please revise plans based on Staff Recommendations.
Bdng two sets of revised plans to the Development Review Committee Meeting.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact me at
972-304-3676 or e-mail at mdiamond~ci.coppell.tx.us.
City of Coppell
Development Review Committee Comments
Planning Department
PD-194R, Amberpoint Business Park
Detail Plan for Staples
S.W.C. of Sandy Lake and Northpoint
DRC Date: August 29, 2002 and September 5, 2002
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: September 19, 2002
City Council Meeting: October 8, 2002
Site Plan
1. There appears to be discrepancies in the number of parking spaces indicated on the
site plan, the data table and number of spaces indicated per row, including adjacent to
southern property line and Northpoint Drive. These inconsistencies need to be
rectified.
2. Need to add the specific PD Conditions of the variances being requested to the LI
Disthct regulations and Landscape Ordinance on the Site Plan as discussed below:
3. Per Section 12-31-6.18 of the Zoning Ordinance, parking for warehouse is required
as follows:
"One parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift plus space
to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but
not less than one parking space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area ".
If less parking than one to 1,000 is requested, it can be included as a Condition to this
PD, as long as the required parking of one space per 1000 square feet can be
provided, on site, without infringing on the required landscaping. It must be
noted however, that it is paramount that one parking space is provided for each
employee on the maximum working shift.
4. Along the southern property line, there are several runs of parking which exceed the
maximum of 15 spaces between parking islands, this needs to be revised to be in
accordance with the landscape ordinance.
5. As part of the approved Concept Site Plan for this PD specific locations of monument
sign were designated, as well as sign design criteria. As part of this Detail Plan
approval:
· The permitted sign is being requested to be relocated. A PD Condition must
specify a variance to the12-29-4.2.(B) of the Zoning Ordinance which requires
that signs be placed a minimum of 75 feet from property lines, other than street.
Given that the location of the monument sign is already designated on the
property to the south, and the separation will exceed the required 150 feet, it
would be reasonable to place the sign in this location, however, it must be verified
that it is outside of the sight visibility triangle.
· The PD also specified as black letters, this submittal indicates red letters, this
would also be a variance to the PD.
6. Per Sec. 12-35-1. Of the Zoning Ordinance:
"each building and structure used for or accessory to non-residential or multi-
family residential purposes shall be considered a principal building",
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therefore, the building needs to meet all regulations as the main structure, including
materials and setback. The security building, which appears to be 400 square feet in size,
does not meet the 60 foot setback requirement nor the 80% masonry requirement (EFIS is
not considered a masonry product). If located outside of the sight visibility triangle, the
setback may be waived as part of the PD, however, it is recommended that the building
materials be in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Please provide
dimensions of this security building.
7. Correct the zoning in the data table as follows
· Existing Zoning- PD194 to PD 194R
8. Along the southern property line there is a note stating "LANDSCAPE (TYP)", but it
is unclear what it is referring to.
Landscape Plan
The Data Table on the landscape plan needs to be revised to reflect the correct
number of parking spaces being provided on the site plan.
Landscape plan needs to be revised to add the required landscape island every 15
parking spaces, the requested variance is not recommended.
It appears that the 51,949 square feet of non-vehicular landscaping is being
provided north of the property, as designated by the Phase Line, while this could
be considered "off-site" it may be considered in this phase of development if
assurances are provided that when the remainder of the site is developed all of the
non-vehicular landscaping will still be provided. (another PD Condition)
Notes:
· Need to calculate Tree Mitigation requirements per the Ordinance, financial
considerations will be provided though another venue.
Verify the calculation that 32 parking islands provided, it appears that only 24
islands are shown on the plans. This may need to be adjusted depending on the
final parking count.
Elevations
1. Appears to be the same elevations as was approved for the 1 st building, except for the
additional canopies over the loading docks.
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 September 5th Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting.
Each applicant will bring two new sets of revised plats and plans to the
September 5th 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, September l0th to resubmit fourteen
(14) folded copies of revised plans, three (3) reduced paper copies (8 1/2 X 11)
and JPEG [iles OR SIMILAR ELECTRONIC FORMAT of each exhibit to the
Planning Department.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM:
PD-194R AmberPoint Business Park, zoning change request from PD-194-
LI (Planned Development-194-Light Industrial) to PD-194R-LI (Planned
Development-194 Revised, Light Industrial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to
allow the construction of a 200,000 square-foot office/warehouse with
future expansion of 190,000 square feet, on approximately 18 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Northpoint Drive, at the request of Transwestern Commercial Services.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond
DRC DA TE: August 29, 2002 and September 5, 2002
CONTACT: Teresa M. Turner, E.I.T., Graduate Engineer (972)304-3681
COMMENT STATUS:
,,"PRELIMINARY
Utility Plan
1. Show the location of the water meters and fire vault.
2. The domestic water line serving the building cannot be taken off of the fireline. Show the
location of the domestic waterline.
3. A fence is shown on the west side of the property. Is this proposed? If so, a fence cannot be
constructed over the 24" waterline.
Grading Plan
1. All runoff must be picked up on site. It appears that runoff is being directed to the street at
the north driveway.
2. Clearly label the proposed grades at the north driveway.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
FIRE PREVENTION COMMENTS
ITEM:
DRC DATE:
CONTACT:
PD-194-R AMBERPOINT BUSINESS PARK
AUGUST 29, 2002
TP~4 VIS CR UMP, FIRE MARSHAL. (972) 304-3503
COMMENT STATUS:
PRELIMINARY
1. Fire hydrants to be located between 3 -6 feet from a fire lane.
2. Minimum inside radius for fire lanes is 30 feet. Minimum outside radius is 54
feet.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ITEM:
BUILDING INSPECTION COMMENTS
Staples
DRC DATE: August 29, 2002
CONTACT: Greg Jones, Cbief Buildlng Official (304-3300)
COMMENT STA TUS: ] ./INITIAL ~FrtJP~tPl,4R~
1. No shell comments rnade~ Floor plan layout or information not furnished
General layout looks O.K.
2.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES COMMENTS
ITEM: PD-194R AmberPoint Business Park
DRC DATE: August 29, 2002 and September 5, 2002
CONTACT: John Elias, Landscape Manager
COMMENT STATUS: I PRELIMINARY I FINAL I REVISED P&Z
1) Tree mitigation numbers on plan are incorrect.
2) The City of Coppell tree ordinance allows a Landscape Credit to offset up to
(50%) of the required reparation.
3) Why did the number of existing trees on site increase from 1434" to 1524"
from the original plans to the revised plans?
4)
Total existing trees on site.
Total trees to be preserved.
Total trees removed.
Preservation Credit.
Landscape Credit.
Net Retribution.
1524"
175"
1349" (gross retribution)
155" (175/1524=11.5%)
675" (1349 x 50%)
519"
$51,900 will need to be paid to the City of Coppell Reforestation and Natural
Areas Fund.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITFEE
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES COMMENTS
ITEM: PD-194R AmberPoint Business Park
DRC DATE: August 29, 2002 and September 5, 2002
CONTACT: John Elias, Landscape Manager
COMMENT STATUS: PRELIMINARY FINAL
REVISED P&Z
1) Tree mitigation numbers on plan are incorrect.
2) The City of Coppell tree ordinance allows a Landscape Credit to offset up to (50%)
3)
of the required reparation.
Total existing trees on site.
Total trees to be preserved.
Total trees removed.
Preservation Credit.
Landscape Credit.
Net Retribution.
1538"
203"
~335" (gross retribution)
- 176" (203/1538=13.2% x 1335)
- 668" (1335 x 50%)
491"
$49,100 will need to be paid to the City of Coppell Reforestation and Natural Areas
Fund.
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