CC Action
January 23, 2019
Alek Stimple
Jones Carter
6509 Windcrest Drive, Suite 600
Plano, Texas 75024
RE: PD-297-HC, Whitestone
Dear Mr. Stimple,
This letter is to inform you that on Tuesday, January 22, 2018, the zone change request for PD-297-HC,
Whitestone to establish a Concept Site Plan for hotel, retail, restaurants and office uses on 16.57 acres of
property and a Detail Site Plan for two Hotels, one being a Residence Hotel on approximately 6 acres,
located at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Sandy Lake Road, was approval by the Coppell City Council
(7-0) subject to the following conditions:
1. Concept Plan Conditions:
a. At the time of Detail Site Plan approval for the remaining 11 +/- acres, consideration be
given to providing additional buffers along the freeway, a focal point feature at the
intersection of SH 121 and Sandy Lake Road, the design to advantage of the tree
preservation amenity.
b. Detail Site Plans shall meet all development code requirements unless specifically varied
at that time.
c. There shall be a coherent architectural theme and Detail Site Plans shall include elevation
facades to assure architectural compatibility. Variances to Sec. 12-22-5. Type of exterior
construction relating to the color of wall surfaces will be reviewed at the time of Detail Site
Plan approval.
d. There shall be a consistent sign package for all attached signs and signs to be compliant
with the provisions of the Sign Ordinance, except as provided herein.
e. This property shall to be replatted to provide building sites, necessary easements, tree
preservation area and Property Owners Association.
f. The following traffic improvements are required to support this development, based on the
T.I.A. submitted and shall be at the time of the platting of the property:
i. Provide an eastbound left turn lane with 150 feet of storage on Sandy Lake Road
at Royal Lane.
ii. Provide a northbound right turn lane with 425 feet of deceleration including 100-
foot taper on SH 121 Northbound Frontage Road at Driveway 2.
iii. Provide a northbound right turn lane with 300 feet of deceleration including 100-
foot taper on SH 121 Northbound Frontage Road at Driveway 3.
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iv. Modify existing signal at the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Royal Lane to
accommodate for southbound leg and eastbound left turn lane including a new
traffic signal pole for the southbound direction and pedestrian signals for all legs.
v. To construct one additional northbound through lane to the development at the
intersection of Sandy Lake and Royal Lane.
vi. The addition of a deceleration lane for the right turn into the Royal Lane Driveway.
b. At the time of platting Fire lane shall be stubbed-out at intersections to Phase 2 to allow
connection of future buildings.
c. Property Owners Association shall maintain all common areas, including the landscape
medians, tree preservation area pedestrian areas, and all enhanced paving surfaces.
Property Owners Association documents areas shall be submitted for staff review prior to
the filing of the Final Plat.
d. Additional comments will be generated at the time of Detail Engineering review.
2. Detail Plan – Home2-Suites,
a. Approval of the variance to Sec. 12-30-18. (2) c. Not more than 22 room units per
acre, and the deficit in one amenity.
b. Allowance to the variance in the number of colors of masonry and accent materials, to
be compliant with the 80% masonry requirement.
c. All signs shall be compliant with the Sign Ordinance, except as amended herein.
3. Detail Plan – LaQuinta, staff is recommending Approval, subject to:
a. Allowance to the variance in the number of colors of masonry and accent materials.
b. All signs shall be compliant with the Sign Ordinance, except as amended herein.
c. Allowing for a one parking space deficit, with 131 parking spaces being provided.
4. Signs –
a. One 40’ tall pylon sign shall be permitted on SH 121 at the main driveway, as
indicated on the exhibit presented at the meeting, without the City of Coppell logo.
It was suggested that “Coppell” should be incorporated into the name of the
project.
b. One 60 square foot monument sign, as permitted by the Sign Ordinance be allowed
at Sandy Lake and the main driveway.
In order to prepare an ordinance, we need to assemble appropriate documentation. Therefore, please submit
to the Planning Department a .pdf of the revised Sheet A4.03 reflecting the above-stated Condition 4.a. on
or before 12 noon, Wednesday, January 30, 2019. When the ordinance has been completed and Council
has approved it, a copy will be sent to you. As a reminder, the zoning change sign can now be returned to
the Planning Department for your deposit reimbursement of $200.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (972) 304-3676.
Sincerely,
Marcie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Community Development/Planning
Cc: Victor Munson vmunson@flash.net