CC approval on 5/9/1995 AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1093. Taco Bell, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a
drive-through restaurant located on the west side of Denton Ta~Road,
approximately 145' north of Sandy Lake...Road..
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STAFFT::Lj;NTs:Dircct*, vf ,£anning & Community Services INITI~L,~
Date of P&Z MeetinG: April 20, 1995
Decision of Commission: Approved (4-2) with Commissioners Lowry,
Thompson, Tunnell, and Reyher voting in favor. Commissioners Wheeler
and Stewart were opposed. Commissioner Redford was absent.
ST~FF RECOMMENDATION Approval ~ Denial
EXPLANATION:
Please see the attached for conditions.
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AGENDA REQUEST NARRATIVE
8-1093, Taco Bell
Conditions for approval:
1) the color samples of all exterior materials need to be submitted
for approval prior to passage of the ordinance;
2) the building needs to be faced in a brick which closely
matches the color of the nearby shopping center;
3) the concrete roof tiles need to be a neutral shade,
preferably a grey within a color range from a highly muted
slate hue, possibly with a greenish cast, to a highly muted
earth tone with a brownish tinge;
4) the four attached signs need to be restricted to the type in
place at the Taco Bell facility on North Beach and Western
Center in Fort Worth.
5) the awning material needs to be of a solid neutral color
ranging from off-white to grey; back lighting is not
permitted;
6) exterior painted surfaces need to be of a solid neutral
color ranging from off-white to grey;
7) the raised rims of the tower caps and entry portals need to
be of the same brick as the building face;
8) the monument sign will be eliminated;
9) the proposed right-of-way dedication shall be 8.62 feet;
10) clarification is needed on the 8" water line and the propane
tank. (See Fire Department comments.) It is our understanding
from your comments at the P&Z meeting that the propane tank will
be removed; and
11) Operational hours shall be limited to closure at 12 midnight.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE #: S-1093 - C to C-S.U.P. for
TACO BELL
P & Z HEARING DATE: April 20, 1995
C. C. HEARING DATE: May 9, 1995
LOCATION: West side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 145 feet north of
Sandy Lake Road
SIZE OF AREA: 1.1662 acres
CURRENT C (Commercial)
ZONING:
REQUEST: C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit)
APPLICANT: William Boorhem J. Kent Marsh
(Managing Partner) (Director of Planning)
CB&B Joint Venture Huitt-Zollars
3430 LB/, 3 Lincoln Center 720 N. Post Oak Rd.,//230
Dallas, TX 75240 Houston, TX 77024
(214) 458-7160 (713) 688-5478
HISTORY: There has been no recent platting history on this parcel.
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is an improved six-lane divided highway (P6D)
contained within a 100 foot right-of-way.
Item 5
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Commercial, Special Use Permit (Sonic Restauran0;
C.S.U.P
South - Commercial, Special Use Permit (Firestone); C.S.U.P.
East vacant; TC
West - vacant; Commercial
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Plan shows commercial as most appropriate land use
here.
DISCUSSION:
Restaurants frequently are as compatible within a commercial district as any other customer
service activity. However, the requirement of a special use permit provides the opportunity to
review those aspects which occasionally create problems. In considering a restaurant that serves
no alcoholic beverages, provides drive-up take-out service, and is affiliated with a national
franchise or chain, points which are especially worthy of consideration include: accommodation
for drive-through traffic, litter control, outside speakers, food odors and architectural integration
with the community image.
The site plan for the proposed Taco Bell facility makes adequate provision for drive-through
traffic, although part of the driveway could be made wider to make it possible for a car to
escape a long wait. The typical take-out food served at Taco Bell includes paper wrappers,
paper cups and paper sacks, so the customer convenience afforded carries with it a potential for
litter, as it does at most restaurants of this type. The take-out window may be equipped with
a loudspeaker, and the kitchen may produce a moderate amount of food odor. This location,
however, is over 600 feet from the nearest residential property. Therefore, noise, odor and
blowing paper should not create a major nuisance for homeowners.
Taco Bell recreates a standard facility design in hundreds of localities throughout the country.
Within any national restaurant chain the corporate objective is to establish immediate customer
identification with a specific building theme. In communities which permit unlimited
architectural expression, the concentration of half a dozen or more fast-food restaurants results
in a hodgepodge of incompatible structural forms, materials and colors in addition to unbridled
competition for customer attention. However, in communities which are sensitive to urban
design and insistent on architectural integration, the national chains have been willing to modify
their standards. (See Planning Advisory Service Report No. 452, Saving Face: How Corporate
Franchise Design Can Respect Community Identity.)
In connection with corporate versus community standards, the Coppell sign ordinance requires
that monument signs be located a minimum of 75 feet from a side property line. This site is of
insufficient width to accommodate that standard. In addition, the Coppell zoning ordinance does
not permit stucco construction.
RECOMMENDATION
The site is a suitable location for a restaurant, and the proposed site layout provides a
commendable solution for automobile parking needs, circulation and screening, as well as for
overall landscaping and streetscape. Therefore staff recommends approval of the special use
permit and general site plan. To integrate the building design with the community image, this
recommendation includes the following conditions of approval:
1) requirement that color samples of all exterior materials be submitted for approval
prior to passage of the ordinance.
2) requirement that the building be faced in a brick which closely matches the color
of the nearby shopping center.
3) requirement that the concrete roof tiles be a neutral shade, preferably a grey
within a color range from a highly muted slate hue, possibly with a greenish cast,
to a highly muted earth tone with a brownish tinge.
4) requirement that thc four attached signs be restricted to the type in place at the
Taco Bell facility on North Beach and Western Center in Fort Worth.
5) requirement that the awning material be of a solid neutral color ranging from off-
white to grey and that back lighting not be permitted.
6) requirement that exterior painted surfaces be of a solid neutral color ranging from
off-white to grey.
7) requirement that the raised rims of the tower caps and entry portals be of the
same brick as the building face.
8) elimination of the monument sign.
9) the attachment of signage, posters, notices, advertisements and the like on either
the inside or outside of windows, as well as the placement of interior or exterior
neon signs so as to be visible from outside, to result in revocation of the special
use permit.
10) the plan shows a 5 foot proposed right-of-way dedication, however, that is inadequate
to contain the deceleration lane and required sidewalks. Therefore, additional right-of-
way should be dedicated.
11) site plan shows a proposed driveway. That driveway should be constructed now to allow
two points of ingress and egress to the site. Therefore, off-site easements will be
required.
12) clarification needed on 8~ water line and propane tank. (See Fire Department
comments.)
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the S.U.P.
2) Deny the S.U.P.
3) Modify the S.U.P.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan
2) Exterior Elevations
3) Planting Plan
4) Irrigation Plan
5) Monument Sign Elevation
6) Departmental Comments
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM: S-1093. Taco Bell zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a drDe-through restaurant
located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 145' north
of Sandy Lake Rd., at the request of Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
DRC DATE: March 25, 1995 & March $0, 1995
CONTACT: Ken Gti~, P.E., Assistant City Manager/City Engineer 004-3679)
COMMENT STATUS: INITIAL
Zoning Exhibit:
No Commems
Site Plan Comments:
1. The plan shows a 5 foot proposed right-of-way dedication, however, that is inadequate to
contain the deceleration lane and required sidewalks. Therefore, additional right-of-way
should be dedicated.
2. Site plan shows a proposed driveway. That driveway should be constructed now to allow
two points of ingress and egress to the site. Therefore, off-site easements will be required.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMI~EE
FIRE PREVENTION CO(ffM~TS ,
CONTACT: JEFF JONES, FIRE MARSHAL. (214) 3043500
INITIAL ,/'PI~LIMINAR Y FINAL
1. Does proposed 8" water line connect to existing line, north of property ?
2. Site plan shows "propane tank". In addition, a LS gas esmt is detailed. Will
building use propane and natural gas ?
3. North entrance curb does not need fire lane paint. Will address adjoining
property access when developed.
22. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of S-1093, Taco Bell,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permi0, to allow a drive through restaurant located on the west side of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 145' north of Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve S-1093, Taco Bell, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a drive through
restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 145' north of Sandy
Lake Road subject to the following eleven (11) conditions: (1) the color samples of ail exterior
materials need to be submitted for approval prior to passage of the ordinance; (2) the building
needs to be faced in a brick which closely matches the color of the nearby shopping center; (3)
the concrete roof tiles need to be a neutral shade, preferably a grey within a color range from
a highly muted slate hue, possible with a greenish cast, to a highly muted earthy tone with a
brownish tinge; (4) the four attached signs need to be restricted to the type in place at the Taco
Bell facility on North Beach and Western Center in Fort Worth; (5) the awning material needs
to be of a solid neutral color ranging from off-white to grey; back lighting is not permitted; (6)
exterior painted surfaces need to be of a solid neutral color ranging from off-white to grey; (7)
the raised rims of the tower caps and entry portals need to be of the same brick as the building
face; (8) the monument sign will be eliminated; (9) the proposed right-of-way dedication shall
be 8.62 feet; (10) clarification is needed on the 8" water line and the propane tank. (See Fire
Department comments). It is our understanding from your comments at the P&Z meeting that
the propane tank will be removed; and (11) Operational hours shall be limited to closure at 12
midnight. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion. This item was reconsidered under Item 23.
Councilmember Mayo moved to reopen Agenda Item 22 in regard to the monument sign.
Councilmember Tunnel seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion and Councilmember Sturges voting againq the motion. Mayor
Morton reopened Item 22. J. Kent March, Director of Planning for Huitt-Zollar, Inc. made
a presentation to the Council. Following discussion, a motion and motion being denied,
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and consider approval of S-
1093, Taco Bell, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit) to allow a drive through restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 145' north of Sandy Lake Road, with maximum height of the sign to be a
maximllm of eight (8) feet in height, with a brick base for a total not to exceed 60 square
feet. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Mayo, Tunnell and Watson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmembers Sturges and Sheehan voting against the motion.
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