CC approval on 4/10/2007
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
THE.CITY.OF
DEPT:
PLANNING
April 1 0, 2007
COPPELL
DATE:
ITEM #: 1 9
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ITEM TYPE: PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-226-LI, Amcat (Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 7, Block C, Essex Wire), zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-226-L1 (Planned Development-226-Light Industrial) to allow the relocation
of two non-masonry structures (existing training lab and roof climbing area). with a landscaped screen, on 3.5 acres of
property located at 1230 Crestside Drive.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
There are no conditions.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
On March 15, 2007, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of this zoning change (5-0), subject to the
above-stated condition.
Motion to close Public Hearing & Approve
Staff recommends APPROVAL.
M - Faught
S - Tunnell
Vote - 6-0
York absent
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Case No.: PD-226-LI" Amcat (North Lake 635 Business Park" L 7"
BC" Essex Wire)
P&Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
STAFF REP.:
LOCATION:
SIZE OF AREA:
CURRENT ZONING:
REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
HISTORY:
TRANSPORTATION:
March 15,2007
April 10, 2007
Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning
1230 Crestside Drive
3.5 acres of property
LI (Light Industrial)
Zoning change request to PD-226-LI (Planned Development-226-
Light Industrial) to allow the relocation of two non-masonry
structures (existing training lab and roof climbing area), with a
landscaped screen.
AMCA T Education Center
Russ Jackson
1230 Crestside Drive
Coppell, Texas 75019
(972) 829-2080
Fax: (972) 829-2081
There has been no recent zoning/plating history on the subject
tract.
Crestside Drive is a commercial, concrete paved street 37-feet
wide, contained within a 60-foot right-of-way.
ITEM #15
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - warehouse building; LI (Light Industrial)
South - warehouse building; LI (Light Industrial)
East - warehouse building and some open space; LI (Light Industrial)
West - warehouse buildings and some open space; LI (Light Industrial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Cappel! Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable
for office, showroom and warehouse uses.
DISCUSSION:
This is an unusual case in that the request is not for altering an existing
building, but for allowing a wooden structure to be moved to this site in
conjunction with the business conducted here. To summarize, AMCAT is
a business that trains property appraisers to better determine the value of
insurance related structural damage claims by enhancing their knowledge
of period construction techniques. They wish to accomplish this by taking
an existing wooden structure (currently located at 200 Southwestern
Boulevard) and move it to the Crestside headquarters site. They have
been using this wooden building at its present site for some time and have
modified the interior for training purposes. For example, they have
removed sections of wall panels so adjusters can see first-hand how
buildings were constructed in the 40's and 50's. These exposed sections
in the walls, ceilings and floors show construction techniques related to
plumbing, framing, electrical methods, etc. that are no longer being
utilized. This training building has been extremely valuable as AMCA T
educates adjusters to deal with building damage and destruction caused by
hurricanes in the south, flooding in the east and Midwest, wind damage
across the country and other property destroying events. The vast majority
of damage has occurred to buildings, which were constructed around the
same time as the Southwestern Boulevard building. The applicant has
stated that by taking an existing period building, appraisers have a much
shorter learning curve, better knowledge of how buildings they will be
dealing with were actually constructed and develop a deeper
understanding of replacement/repair costs.
As a general rule, staff would not support taking a wooden structure,
moving it to another site and reconstructing it. In this case, however,
because this building will be a training laboratory (read: no one actually
lives there), the applicant agrees to comply with all building codes relative
to foundation requirements, fire codes, etc., and as a necessary adjunct to
the main business building, it merits consideration. In addition, it will be
screened from the street, has considerable front, side and rear setbacks,
and is basically screened by adjacent industrial buildings. We see no
adverse reaction to its placement as proposed.
ITEM #15
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RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROV AL of this request, subject to the following condition:
1) Note on Plan that Red Cedars will be a minimum of3" caliper.
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) Letter from AMCAT dated February 12,2007 (7 pgs.)
2) Letter from AMCAT dated March 6, 2007 addressing review comments (4 pgs)
3) Typical fire lane right-of-way easement document
4) Site Plan
ITEM #15
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5tmcat@
P.O. Box 1068 . Cappell, TX 75019 . 800-995-1433 . 877-393-5331 (FAX)
To: Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission
Coppell TX 75019
2/12/2007
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FROM: Russel K. Jackson
Director Amcat National Training Center
SUBJECT: FACILITY RELOCATION
1. PROPOSAL: Move the main building currently located at 200 Southwestern Blvd., Coppell TX to
1230 Crestside, Coppell, TX
a. Foundation: Amcat will have a building contractor design and build an appropriate foundation
at 1230 Crestside.
b. Utilities: It is Amcat's intention to hook-up utilities including water, sewer and electrical to the
laboratory after relocation.
c. Parking: Current parking facilities at 1230 Crestside accommodate our needs. If needed,
additional parking is available on the south side of the building near the loading docks. Re-
striping of this area will accommodate additional parking. See Enclosure 3.
d. Fire: Current fire lanes in the south parking lot and the paved lane on the north side of the
building comply with City requirements.
e. Approval: Upon approval of this proposal, Amcat will initiate the relocation process.
2. ABOUT AMCAT:
a. Established in 1997 Amcat's mission is to provide consistent, high quality, nationwide insurance
claims adjusting services.
b. Established in 2006 the mission of the Amcat National Training Center (ANTC) is to provide a
state of the art training facility offering adjusters unique opportunities to enhance their
knowledge and professionalism.
3. BACKGROUND:
a. Recognizing the need for training facilities, Amcat entered into an agreement with the Coppell
Independent School District to modify the main building at 200 Southwestern Blvd. This
allowed Amcat to create a laboratory that is representative of the construction encountered by
adjusters. See Enclosure 1.
b. In December 2006, Amcat was notified that passage ofthe school bond allowed CISD to proceed
with new construction plans at 200 Southwestern Blvd. Upon approval of this proposal, Amcat
intends to purchase the building at public auction. See Enclosure 2. As a lab, 200 Southwestern
has become an extension of our business. Relocation will continue to enhance our growth. Due
to modifications, the lab cannot be used for living or office space.
www.amcatusa.com
c. Approximately 600 adjusters trained at the ANTC in 2006. In 2007, our projection is for 1000
adjusters to train here. Our growth will enhance other businesses in Coppell.
4. APPEARANCE:
a. Relocation area; north side of 1230 Crests ide, Coppell TX.
b. Adjuster Lab in current location at 200 Southwestern Blvd Coppell, TX.
c. Lab and climbing roof after relocation to Crestside Drive. Upon relocation, the building will
be approximately forty feet from the east build line and thirty feet north of the main building. A
gravel parking area added as shown in the photo, if necessary. See Enclosure 4.
d. Landscaping utilized to enhance appearances from the NW comer of 1230 Crestside to the fire
lane reducing the street view of the facility.
5. THE TRAINING LAB & FACILITY
The following photos are modifications to the adjuster's lab. Plans include demonstrating fire, flood
and earthquake damage.
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FOUNDATION: The addition of a floor window allows students to see and better understand a
buildings foundation. This view also shows, plumbing, electrical and gas lines servicing the
building.
STATIC DISPLAY: The ceiling and interior wall have been opened to show how electrical
lines and insulation are distributed throughout the building. Similar openings in all rooms
demonstrate different aspects of building construction.
Jtmcat@
P.O. Box 1068 . Coppell, TX 75019 . 800-995-1433 . 877-393-5331 (FAX)
To: Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission
Coppell TX 75019
3/6/2007
FROM: Russel K. Jackson
Director Amcat National Training Center
SUBJECT: Project: PD-226-LI, Amcat
Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting
1. Based on the DRC meeting 3/1/2007 the following revisions have been made. The 24"x36",
81/2"xll" and electronic files are attached.
2. Building Inspection
a. Lab will need to be code compliant...
. Any new construction, to include electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems will be
compliant with all codes and regulations required by the city or industry.
b. Lab not allowed to be used as living or office space.
· The only intended use for the lab is a training facility for students attending the Amcat
National Training Center.
c. Will roof-climbing area be where shown. . . ?
· The roof climbing area will be located on the east side of the Laboratory nearest the
east build line, see revised plans.
3. Fire Administration
a. Provide a 20 ft. wide lane. . .
. Currently a marked & dedicated fire lane exists. We will secure the separate instrument
required and file with the county as necessary.
b. No obstructions...
· The chain across the lane is locked with a fire department lock.
4. Planning Department
a. If adding parking... DELETED FROM SCOPE OF WORK.
b. Dimension... DELETED FROM SCOPE OF WORK.
c. Landscape Island... DELETED FROM SCOPE OF WORK.
d. Indicate names of all landscaping. . .
. We propose Eastern Red Cedar.
e. Show distance. . .
. On revised site plan.
f. Building Permits...
. We will apply for building permits for the foundation and utilities in March 2007.
www.amcatusa.com
g. Need floor plan...
· Floor and roof plans with dimensions are attached. Building material of the lab and
roof climbing area is wood with predominantly composite roofing material.
· Laboratory height at ridge - 17'.
· Roof climbing height - 13'.
h. Address items outlined...
· See revised plans.
5. ROOF CLIMBING AREA
The following photos are different views of the roof climbing area.
ROOF CLIMBING AREA: Prior to certification students must understand different building
material and roof construction. This exterior display includes different roof types and allows
students practical experience accessing and walking on the surfaces. The 20' X 24' model will
be located on the east side of the adjuster lab at Crestside.
Different types of roofing material and pitches encountered in the field.
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GRANT OF DEDICATION FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF DALLAS
That the
, as Grantor, does hereby dedicate, grant and convey
unto the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, as Grantee, and by these presents does grant and
convey unto the said Grantee, an easement and license for the purpose of constructing a twenty-
four (24') foot firelane through all that certain parcel of land described and depicted on Exhibits
"A" and Exhibit "B", attached hereto and made part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully
copied herein.
To have and to hold the above described firelane right-of-way easement in and to said
premises with the with all and singular the usual rights thereto in anywise belonging, unto the
said City of Coppell, Texas, its successors and assigns, forever, and Grantor does hereby bind
itself, its successors and assigns, to warrant and forever defend, all and singular, the said
premises unto the said City of Coppell, Texas, its successors and assigns, against every person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this
day of
,2007.
By:
Name:
Title:
33088
GRANTOR'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ST ATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on the
2007,
by
on behalf of said estate.
Grantee's Address:
City of Coppell
Attn: Jim Witt, City Manager
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
day of
of
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Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission expires:
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