P&Z Action December Rec Approval
December 21, 2018
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 Thursday, December 20, 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 recommended for approval by the
Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0) 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 as well as a focal point feature at
the intersection of SH 121 and Sandy Lake Road, other than a 40’ tall non-compliant multi-
tenant sign.
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.
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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PD-297-HC
i. 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.
In addition,
ii. To construct one additional northbound through lane to the development at the
intersection of Sandy Lake and Royal Lane.
iii. 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, Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
variance to Sec. 12-30-18. (2) c. Not more than 22 room units per acre, and the deficit in one
amenities, subject to the following conditions that will require final Council approval:
a. Allowance to the variance in the number of colors of masonry and accent materials,
subject revisions to the materials the reduction in the stucco areas to be compliant with
the 80% masonry requirement.
b. All signs shall be compliant with the Sign Ordinance.
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,
subject revisions to the materials to replace the Sintered Stone Compact Surface
Panels with brick.
b. All signs shall be compliant with the Sign Ordinance.
c. Allowing for a one parking space deficit, with 131 parking spaces being provided.
The date scheduled for consideration by the Coppell City Council is Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 7:30
p.m. A representative for this case must be present at this meeting, which will be held in Council Chambers
at City Hall. Failure to represent this item may result in the denial of this application. City Council has
instructed staff to include in its agenda packets only those items that accurately reflect the conditions as
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Therefore, please submit to the Planning
Department two (2) 24”x36” copies and a PDF electronic file of the revised plans reflecting the above-
stated conditions on or before 12 noon, Thursday, December 27, 2018.
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