Staff Report
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-304-H, Nixon.Pence Addition Lot 1 & 2, Block A
P&Z HEARING DATE: November 23, 2020
C.C. HEARING DATE: December 8, 2020
STAFF REP.: Matthew Steer, AICP, Development Services Administrator
LOCATION: 713 & 715 South Coppell Road
SIZE OF AREA: Approximately 0.44 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING: H (Historic)
REQUEST: A zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-304-H (Planned Development–
304 – Historic), to allow for two residential units.
APPLICANT: Owner: Architect:
ANCH, LLC. Mike Adams
Austin Nixon Firmitas Design
Nixon Custom Homes 2735 Villa Creek Dr., Ste. 275
5930 Royal Ln., Ste. 202 Dallas, Texas 75234
Dallas, Texas 75230 469-682-8915
214-600-1508 mike@firmitasdesign.com
austin@nixoncustomhomes.com
Engineer:
Pete Hennessey
Hennessey Engineering, Inc.
1417 W. Main St., Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006-6912
972-245-9478
heneng2@aol.com
HISTORY: The Old Coppell Master Plan was accepted by City Council in April of 2002. On
May 13, 2003, Council amended the Land Use component of the 1996
Comprehensive Plan and enlarged the Historic Overlay district, as proposed in the
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Old Coppell Master Plan and as recommended in April, 2003, by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. On January 11, 2005, the HO (Historic Overlay) district,
containing various base zonings, was changed to a straight H (Historic) district,
which includes standards for construction, design guidelines and use regulations
for Old Coppell. In January 2007, 17 acres of the property to the west of the subject
property was rezoned to Historic and the future land use plan was amended to allow
for a continuation of the targeted uses outlined in the Old Coppell Master Plan -
retail, offices, restaurants and similar uses. In August 2010, the final plat of Old
Town (Main Street) was approved, subdividing the same property to the west of the
subject property for the purpose of establishing street rights-of-way and necessary
infrastructure to support development. In October 2017, a Planned Development
was approved, which allowed for a residence to be constructed on property to the
south of this request. In April of this year, the lot was cleared and the existing
residence on this lot was demolished. The initial intention was to build one
residence, however, the proposal changed to what is currently being requested - two
single family residences.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: There is no historic significance associated with this property.
TRANSPORTATION: South Coppell Road directly abutting this property is a two-lane 37-foot undivided
concrete roadway within 75 feet of right-of-way.
On the rear side of this property, Burnet Street is a two-lane 24-foot undivided street
within 80 feet of right-of-way. It was constructed in 2012 and contains
perpendicular on-street parking along both sides. A shared driveway from Burnet
will provide access to the proposed garages which are located on the back side of
the residences.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Allstate Office; H (Historic)
South – Residence; PD-206R-H (Planned Development-206 Revised-Historic)
East – Old Town (Main Street) Phase II Patio Homes; PD-108R11-H (Planned
Development-234 Revised-Historic)
West – Old Town (Main Street) Office Cottages; PD-250R10-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 10-Historic)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan of March 2011 shows the property as suitable for
development in accordance with the Old Coppell Historic District.
DISCUSSION: Site Plan
This request is to allow the construction of two, two-story residences. One is
proposed to be 3,880 square-feet and one to be 4,190-square feet. The architect has
designed this project in a manner which is consistent with the Main Street project
and the recently constructed house to the south.
Each of the proposed residences are a similar height (28.5’) to the adjacent
residence to the south (28.5’). They are both proposed to front on S. Coppell Road
and will have the same setback from the street as the residence and patio homes to
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the south. A private drainage and utility easement is proposed along the common
property line.
Parking:
Each of the residences are providing the two required enclosed parking spaces
within the garages located at the rear of the site. Access to each of the garages is
provided for via a curb cut from Burnet Street to a private mutual access easement
shared by the two residences.
Landscaping:
Residential lots are not regulated in terms of landscape area; however, the plant
materials will match those used throughout Old Town. As mentioned, the curb cut
on Burnet Street will be at the mutual lot line between the two residences. The
applicant is proposing to reconfigure the parking on the east side of Burnet Street
and will install a large landscape island with an overstory tree at the north side of
the entrance and a smaller one with shrubs on the south side. The plant materials
will need to be shown on the landscape plan and this is listed as a condition of
approval.
Tree Requirements:
The Tree Survey indicates that there were 94-caliper-inches of trees removed. The
Landscape Architect has worked diligently to propose enough trees on site to
mitigate for the tree removal. They are proposing to plant four 6-caliper-inch Cedar
Elms, ten 3-caliper-inch Magnolias, two 6-caliper inch Red Oaks, two 6-caliper-
inch October Glory Maples to offset any cost involved.
Elevations:
The proposed materials for each of the residences are representative of the Arts and
Crafts architecture. The southern residence is proposed to be primarily grey-blue
brick, with dark grey shutters/doors and will have white accents. The northern
residence is proposed to be constructed with greenish-grey horizontal hardishake
siding and brown stone. It will have brown and white accents. Each residence will
have front and side porches with the southernmost having a second story balcony
on the front.
Contingent on the minor drafting issues listed below being addressed, staff
recommends approval.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of this request subject to the following conditions:
1. Detailed engineering review to take place with engineering permit submittal. For engineering review,
submit site plan and plans for paving, grading, utilities, and erosion control
2. Submit a copy of the proposed private easements prior to plat recordation.
3. Ensure the landscape island reconfiguration to accommodate the shared drive is indicated on the
Landscape Plan as shown on the Site Plan, and the plant materials are labeled.
4. Ensure all plans have the same easements and the same driveway configuration off Burnet Street.
5. Label all colors and materials on each building elevation.
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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 (2 Pages)
3. Tree Survey
4. Elevations (2 Pages)
5. Floor Plan
6. Color Boards