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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE No.: PD-301R-HC, Dave and Buster’s Headquarters
P&Z HEARING DATE: March 19, 2020
C.C. HEARING DATE: April 14, 2020
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Dividend Drive and S. Belt Line Road
SIZE OF AREA: 16.72 acres
CURRENT ZONING: A (Agricultural)
REQUEST: A (Agricultural) to PD-301R-HC (Planned Development-301Revised-Highway
Commercial), to approve a Conceptual Site Plan for four office buildings and a
Detail Site Plan for an approximate 78,400-square-foot office building on 16.72
acres of land located at the southeast corner of Dividend Drive and S. Belt Line
Road, at the request of Beltline Properties, LLC, being represented by WGI Inc.
APPLICANT: CONSULTANT PROPERTY OWNER
WGI Inc Beltline Properties, LLC
8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 903 306 W 7th St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX 76102
Megan Silva J. Walker Holland
(214) 307-4767 (817) 355-1050
Megan.Silva@wginc.com
HISTORY: Over the last decade or so, this property has been intermingled with other
surrounding sites conceptually but has not had any plans or change in zoning
approved. For example, this property was part of the original conceptual plan for
QuikTrip but was never approved or materialized. The QuikTrip plans went
through several iterations, withdrawals, and denials before being approved by City
Council. This property was also part of a zone change request to provide multi-
family, as part of a “mixed-use” product. This request was not approved. A
Springhill Suites hotel was approved at the southern end of this site along
Hackberry Road.
HISTORIC COMMENT: This property has no noted historical significance.
TRANSPORTATION: Adjacent to S. Belt Line Road (P6D – six-lane divided thoroughfare) and Dividend
Drive.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North: QuickTrip (PD-237R4-HC); Vacant Land (A - Agricultural)
South: Springhill Suites Hotel (PD-237R8-HC); City of Dallas (Cypress Waters)
East: City of Dallas (Cypress Waters)
West: Caliber Home Loans Office & Point West Development (PD-221-HC)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Coppell 2030, A Comprehensive Master Plan, shows this property as appropriate
for Freeway Special District.
DISCUSSION: This is one of the few properties located on the east side of S. Belt Line Road and
just north of I-635, that is in Coppell. The eastern perimeter of the site is the City
limit line between the City of Coppell and City of Dallas (Cypress Waters
Development.) To the west is Caliber Home Loan Office Building and the new
Point West development which is under construction and contains retail,
restaurants, and hotels.
This 16.722-acre tract stretches along the east side of Belt Line Road from Dividend
Drive to Hackberry Road. The proposed concept plan identifies four office
buildings, ranging in size from approximately 19,000 square feet, up to
approximately 78,400 square feet. The smaller of the buildings would be located
at the southern portion of the site adjacent to the Springhill Suites Hotel which is
under construction. The largest of the buildings is located on the northern portion
of the site and is the building with a Detail Site Plan proposed for it. There is a plat
also on the agenda as companion item. The plat will create two lots, one of which
is proposed to be six acres in size and will house the 78,400 sf two-story office
headquarters for Dave and Busters; and the other will contain the remaining 10.722
acres, which can be subdivided as development occurs.
Building
Dave and Busters is planning to move their headquarter operations from Dallas to
Coppell and are proposing to construct a 78,400 square foot two-story office
building. The building will serve to house their existing work force as well as future
growth. Part of the building will also house their test kitchen. A large outdoor
open space area is proposed behind the building. This area is planned to be
programmed, and plans are being worked on but have not been finalized. Initial
thoughts for this area are to provide a space for employees to sit, eat, take a break
and possibly have some games set up for recreation. One of the PD conditions will
be that staff review and approve the programmed open space.
The proposed Dave and Buster’s building will be a painted tilt wall building
accented with running bond reveals. Tall vertical windows will allow more light
into the building and help frame the building on all facades, with vertical spandrel
glass accenting the entrance and corners of the building. The front façade will have
a two-tiered metal canopy feature with perforated panels and louvered metal sides
with metal support columns. The canopy will provide both shade from the sunlight
as well as providing architectural detail. One of the PD conditions they are
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requesting is to allow for more than 50% glass on three elevations. As currently
depicted, the north elevation has 51% glazing, 59% on the east and 53% on the
west. The premise of the concept plan is that the remaining buildings share a
consistent theme and style with this development. Another PD condition is that the
development of all future lots require a detail site plan.
Sign
The developer is proposing to have a monument sign, 60 square feet in size, which
compliments the building’s design. It will consist of a concrete base and will have
a metal panel and sign cabinet. The Dave and Buster’s logo will be on the sign
along with the address. The sign will not be illuminated. Although no specific wall
signs were presented with this submittal, they will most likely be adding a wall sign
and the applicant understands that all signs will need to comply with ordinance
requirements.
Landscaping
This property is designated as Freeway Special District on the future Land Use
Map. The proposed multi-story office use is compatible with the Freeway Special
District. The corner of S. Belt Line Road and Dividend Drive will feature a focal
point area where they are proposing to put a statue. One of the PD conditions will
require that the details of the focal point area require staff approval and shall be in
place prior to the CO of the building. The landscape buffer along Belt Line Road
will be enhanced and will range from 40-50 feet in width. The landscape buffer is
proposed to be 30 feet in width along Dividend Drive. The Concept Plan identifies
that the landscaping will be extended down S. Belt Line as future lots develop. Due
to the driveway, waterline, sanitary sewer line, sidewalk and other utility easements
along the front of the property, nine overstory trees will be placed in this landscape
buffer along with a variety plants, shrubs and ground cover placed in a meandering
landscape bedded area. The same design is proposed to extend along the Dividend
Drive frontage. Additional overstory trees are proposed along the remaining
perimeter and parking areas. The programmed open space at the rear of the
property will add additional usable green space to the site. This site exceeds the
amount of landscaping required by ordinance. In total they are planting 91 trees
and approximately 31% of the site will be landscaped.
Access
Two driveway entrances are proposed for this site. One is proposed along Dividend
Drive, mid-block by the median opening. The second drive will be on S. Belt Line
Road. Staff required a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for this site. The study
concluded that a deceleration lane would be required at the S. Belt Line entrance,
to be constructed with this development. A right turn lane at the corner of Belt line
Road and Dividend Drive will also be constructed by the City with the
reconstruction of S. Belt Line Road. Overall this site is well suited for this
development, with good access to the highway and frontage roads.
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RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the request subject to:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required.
3. A deceleration lane right turn lane be constructed on S. Belt Line Road with this project.
4. PD Conditions:
a. To allow more than 50% glass on three facades
b. All signage shall comply with City regulations
c. Plans for the Open Space shall require staff approval
d. The focal point statue shall require staff approval and shall be in place prior to the issuance of a
CO for the building.
e. A Detailed Site Plan shall be required for the development of future lots.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approval of the request
2. Denial of the request
3. Modification of the request
4. Take the case under advisement to a future date
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Concept Site Plan
2. Detail Site Plan
3. Landscape Plan & Mitigation
4. Elevations
5. Dumpster & Signage