City Council Memo September 14, 20211
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: September 14, 2021
Reference: PUBLIC HEARING: PD-213R6-H, Live/Work, Lost Creek Addition, Lot 27, Block 1, a zoning
change request from PD-213R2-H (Planned Development-213 Revision 2 – Historic) to PD-
213R6-H (Planned Development-213 Revision 6 – Historic) to attach a Detail Site Plan for five,
two-story 4,500-square-foot (3,000 square foot air conditioned) live/work buildings and a
common parking area on 0.71 acres of property located at the northeast corner of S. Coppell Road
and Heath Lane, at the request of Chris Collins, being represented by Greg Frnka, GPF Architects
LLC.
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Executive Summary:
The applicant is proposing to construct five speculative live/work units and one common area parking lot. The
interior floorplan will be finalized with the retention of a buyer. Approximately half or more of the ground floor
will need to be dedicated to work area, while the upper floor will serve as a living area. Each unit is proposed to
contain approximately 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned space, a covered front porch, a two-car garage and has
the potential for a covered second story porch. The one-foot and seven-foot side yard setbacks between the units,
as proposed, is typical of a “zero lot line” development. A private maintenance, access, utility, and drainage
easement is proposed between the units. This will allow the lot owners to access & maintain the sides their
respective units as well as provide access from the rear parking to the front. The reason for the Planned
Development request is to allow for specific conditions unique to this project. These conditions include:
1. Allowing for the live/work land use, with the stipulation that no more than one unit shall be allowed to be
a high parking generator (1 space per 175 square feet). This includes uses such as medical & dental office
and chiropractor.
2. An eight-foot-high fence being allowed in lieu of a six-foot screening wall.
3. A minimum five-foot side yard setback be allowed on the northernmost property in lieu of the typical 10’
perimeter.
4. A one-foot perimeter landscape strip be allowed on the eastern property line in lieu of the 10’ typical
perimeter.
5. Garages shall only be used for the parking of vehicles, no workspace.
6. Screening of second floor patio area is required to reduce the sight lines to the adjacent residences to the
east.
Introduction:
Live/work uses at the proposed location are compliant with the 2030 Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan.
Analysis:
There are a total of 43 parking spaces proposed:
- 11 on-street parking spaces on Coppell Road,
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- 10 garage parking spaces for the residents
- 15 spaces behind the garages
- 7 shared spaces on a common area lot, accessed from the driveway on Hearth at the rear of the units.
Originally, 44 were shown, but one of the on-street parking spaces on S Coppell Road has been removed due to
visibility concerns discussed at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
The required parking, as indicated on the Site Plan, shows two scenarios:
1. 5 professional offices only (1 parking space per 300 sq. ft.) + 2 garage parking per residence = 35 total
parking spaces required
2. 1 medical office (1 parking space per 175 sq. ft.) and 4 professional offices (1 parking space per 300 sq.
ft.) + 2 garage parking per residence = 39 total parking spaces required
The proposed landscaping area exceeds the 30% minimum area required. There are 18 trees (Escarpment Live
Oak, Lacebark Elm, Cedar Elm) that are proposed be added. The total tree mitigation required for the site is
$1,968. The proposed front building elevations are similar, and three of the five units have upstairs balconies. The
southernmost building has a wrap-around porch because it has dual frontages. All the buildings are to be
constructed of horizontal siding using traditional paint colors from the Sherwin Williams palette. The elevations
of the building are in compliance with the Old Town Design Guidelines.
Legal Review:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
On August 19, 2021, the Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0) recommended approval of PD-213R6-H, subject
to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed engineering review.
2. A replat will be required to subdivide the lots and to provide easements.
3. Submit draft HOA documents for City Attorney review. These shall be filed with the plat.
4. An exception be granted to allow an eight-foot wood fence in lieu of a six-foot brick wall on the eastern
property line.
5. An exception be granted to allow 1’ perimeter landscaping on the east property line and 5’ on the northern
property line.
6. No more than one unit shall be a high parking generator (1 space per 175 square feet). This includes uses
such as medical & dental office, veterinary clinic, and chiropractor.
7. Garages shall only be used for the parking of vehicles, no workspace.
8. Screening of second floor patio area is required to reduce the sight lines to the adjacent residences to the
east.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Site Plan
3. Tree Survey
4. Landscape Plan
5. Floor Plan
6. Elevations
7. Rendering
8. Color Board