CC approval on 6/10/2003AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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DEPT: Planning
DATE: June 10, 2003
ITEM #: 14
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot IR, Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the construction of an
approximate 106,000 square-foot office/warehouse building on approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the
southeast comer of Bums and Freeport Parkway.
GOAL(S):
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
ABOVE DATE
Motion to Approve
M - York
S - Suhy
Vote - 6-0
Tunnell absent
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: May 15, 2003
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (7-0) with Commissioners McCaffrey, Reese, Kittrell,
McGahey, Halsey, Dragon and Foreman voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following condition:
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Staff recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
RECONSIDERATION OF THE
COPPELL COMMERCE CENTER, LOT 1R, BLOCK 3
SITE PLAN
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS FOR MAY 15, 2003
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mle~ETING
On April 17, 2003, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Site Plan for
a 106,000 square foot office warehouse proposed to be located at the southeast comer of Freeport
and Bums Street. Most Commission members expressed coneem with the visibility of the loading
docks fi.om Freeport Parkway.
Since then, the applicants met with Chairman McGahey, Commissioner McCaffrey and staff to
discuss alternative building layouts and circulation pattems to attempt to relocate the loading docks
away from the Freeport frontage. These site studies determined that, fi.om a practical and
marketing standpoint, the building could not be redesigned to relocate these loading docks
elsewhere.
Therefore, to address this issue, the applicant has agreed to relocate the building approximately 10
feet further back fi.om Freeport Parkway, enhance the landscaping, add berms and redesign the
screening wall to be an architectural feature (three separate walls), to obscure the view of the trucks
from Freeport Parkway. Specifically the following landscape enhancements have been made: · Added 22 six-foot-tall evergreen trees along Freeport Parkway.
· Replaced 30 five-gallon shrubs with 8 six-foot-tall evergreen trees along Bums Street.
· Along the south property line, the 40 five-gallon shrubs were replaced with 13 six-
foot-tall evergreen trees, and the five deciduous canopy trees were replaced by
evergreen canopy trees.
Finally, the elevation along Bums Street was redesigned to incorporate an articulation (faux
entryway) about midway along the building fagade.
Reconsideration:
Reconsideration of an action by the Planning Commission is allowed if:
· it is reconsidered at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and
· if one of the Commissioners, who voted for denial, requests the reconsideration.
On this particular case, Chairman McGahey has volunteered to request that the recommendation for
denial be reconsidered.
Items # 6 & 7
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This reconsideration will require two motions:
On Item #6:
Motion: I move to reconsider the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot IR, Block 3, Site Plan.
Then consider Item #7.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SITE PLAN:
Staff recommends approval of the revised Coppell Commerce Center, Lot 1R, Block 3, Site Plan,
subject to the following condition:
1) The Landscape Tabulation Table needs to be revised to reflect the quantity and
location of trees as indicted on the Landscape Plan.
Attachments:
1) Revised Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations
NOTE:
ATTACHED IS THE COMPLETE STAFF
REPORT ON THIS REQUEST
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Items # 6 & 7
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: COPPELL COMMERCE CENTER, LOT IR, BLOCK 3
SITE PLAN
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
Aprill7,2003
May13,2003
STAFF REP.:
Maxcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION:
Southeast comer of Burns and Freeport Parkway.
SIZE OF AREA:
7.3 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
Site Plan approval to allow the construction of an approximate
106,000 square-foot office/warehouse.
APPLICANT:
HISTORY:
Page 3 of 5
Owner;
Home Interiors & Girls
c/o Hay & Jones, Inc
P.O. Box 29246
Dallas, Texas 75229
(972) 620-8850
(972) 620-8868
Architect:
John Taylor
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3809 Parry Ave, Suite 205
Dallas, Texas 75226
(214) 261-9060
(214) 261-9049
This property was originally platted as Block 3 and Lot 1 of Block 4
of the Coppell Commerce Center Phase 1. The eastern portion of the
property was replatted as Lot 2, Block 4 of Coppell Commerce
Center Phase 1.
Item # 6 & 7
TRANSPORTATION:
Freeport Parkway is currently a substandard roadway, with only 65
feet of right-of-way. The Thoroughfare Plan designates it as a four-
lane divided road, to be constructed within 110 feet of right-of-way,
which is sufficient for a six-lane divided thoroughfare. Additional
right-of-way will be required when this property is platted.
Burns Street is a two-lane undivided roadway within 60 feet of right-
of-way.
SURROUNDiNG LAND USE & ZONiNG:
North- office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
South - office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
East - office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
West - Minyards warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
COMPREHENSiVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
Light Industrial/Showroom uses.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant desires to construct a 106,000 square-foot office warehouse
for lease to a future tenant(s). The site and landscape plans meet all zoning
requirements except for the area proposed for future parking. The initial
development includes 142 parking spaces, exceeding the minimum
requirement by two parking spaces. An additional 38 spaces are being
indicated as future parking area. Although conceptual at this time, it must
be noted that this future parking area does not meet the requirement of
Section 12-34-8(B)3 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires a landscaped
island, at a minimum every 15 spaces. The adherence to this Ordinance will
only result in the loss of one parking space. West of the future parking area
is a detention pond, approximately 0.4 of an acre in size. The perimeter of
this pond will be landscaped and remain an open area.
An additional driveway was required to be added along Bums Street, per
requirements of the Fire Code. Given that this driveway does not meet the
typical separation criteria from the existing driveway on the north side of
Bums, this driveway will function as fire-lane access only. Signs will be
erected on the site to prohibit vehicular and truck traffic from utilizing this
driveway.
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Item # 6 & 7
In terms of building elevations, the proposed development is typical of our
industrial areas where the building will be constructed of tilt-wall in various
shades of gray. The applicant has attempted to add reveals and off-sets to
break up the expanse of the walls. Staff's major concern with this Site Plan
is the proposed loading docks along Freeport Parkway, which is one of the
major gateways into the industrial areas of the City. The applicant has stated
that given the size and configuration of the site, the reorienting of the
building to eliminate the loading areas fi.om Freeport is not physically or
economically feasible. To address this issue, screening walls and
landscaping have been added to obscure the view of the loading docks from
Freeport Parkway. As indicated on the Site Plan and further illustrated on
the line of site study on the Elevation sheet (Section through Track Court),
the view of the trucks in the loading docks will be substantially concealed by
1 O-foot-wing walls protruding perpendicular to the building, as well as a six-
foot wall parallel to Freeport Parkway. In addition, the view of these walls
will be softened through the inclusion of six foot high holly, overstory trees,
and ivy. While this does not totally eliminate the issue, it mitigates, to a
degree, its impact.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANN1NG AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Site Plan for Coppell
Commeme Center, Lot 1R, Block 3, subject to the following
condition:
1) All future parking areas shall comply with Section 12-34-8(B)3 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Recommend approval of the request.
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan
3) Elevations
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