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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
March 14, 1995
ITEM CAPTION=
PUBLIC HEARING=
Consideration and approval of S-1091, Slider & Blues, zoning change
from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial-Special Use Permit) to
allow the enclosure of the patio area to create more indoor space and
a private room on property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of The Peter Buell company,
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SUBMITTED B~-: Gary L. Sieb , -
TiTLE:~D~~ning.- & Community Services INITIALS~.~ '
STAFF COMMENTS:
Date of P&Z Meetina:
February 16, 1995
Decision of Commission: Approval (4-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Denial
EXPLANATION:
The following conditions apply:
1. subject to the site plan, and
2. subject to meeting the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
S-1091 - C to C-S.U.P. for
SLIDER & BLUES
P & Z HEARING DATE: February 16, 1995
C. C. HEARING DATE: March 14, 1995
LOCATION:
At the southeast corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Roads
SIZE OF AREA:
0.55 acres
CURRENT
ZONING:
C (Commercial)
REQUEST:
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit)
APPLICANT:
The Peter Buell Company, Inc.
Peter Buell, President
104 S. Denton Tap Road
Coppell, TX 75019
393-9040
HISTORY:
The site is Lot 1, Block A, of Townoaks Centre Subdivision,
approved for recording in 1984. The site was reclassified from C
to C.SUP in 1992 to accommodate construction of the existing
restaurant. A consideration in the granting of the original special
use permit was the effort put forth by the applicant to preserve the
post oaks and other trees on the site.
TRANSPORTATION:
Denton Tap Road is an existing 6-lane divided major arterial
(P6D) in a 120'-wide right-of-way. Sandy Lake Road is an
existing 4-lane divided major arterial located in a 110'-wide right-
of-way capable of accommodating a 6-lane divided thoroughfare.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -
South -
East -
West -
Undeveloped commercial property; TC
Retail center; C
Retail center; C
Automobile service and food service uses; R (SUP on
service station site)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
commercial uses.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant proposes to enclose an area currently used as an
outdoor dining patio, enlarging the total building area 25 % (from
approximately 3,200 square feet to approximately 4,000 square
feet). The existing parking provides 35 spaces on site and,
through agreement with the adjoining property owner, 14 spaces
off site. The resulting 49 parking spaces are more than adequate
to satisfy the zoning requirement of 1 space per 100 square feet of
restaurant building area. The Inspections Department has reviewed
with the applicant the proposed signage and the method of
calculating the area to be devoted to signs. The amount of
signage, as proposed, will meet the requirements of the sign
ordinance.
In evaluating the proposal, one way to view it is as if the property
were still vacant. If it were, then, would the proposal to build a
4,000 square-foot restaurant on the site in this configuration
receive favorable consideration? If the answer is no, because it
would take down 2 large trees unnecessarily, then there is scant
justification to decide differently just because the applicant has
approached the ultimate objective in two steps. If the answer is
yes, because the property could be developed with over 50 other
commercial uses without concern for any of the trees, other than
to replace them caliper inch for caliper inch, then there is
considerable justification.
The current use has proven to be economically viable, suitably
located and compatible with the adjoining retail facilities.
Restaurant usage has not impacted unduly on public
accommodations, and design-wise this facility is far superior to the
typical franchise restaurants we now are encountering more
frequently. Increasing the size of interior space will create little
additional impact, because the space to be enclosed already
provides table service when weather permits.
The review then focuses on the tree issue. The applicant has
stated that the two affected 24'-caliper post oaks are slowly dying,
and reference has been made that "tree people" have verified the
applicant's statement. With tangible evidence that the trees are
dying (in the form of a written statement), approval of the S.IJ.P
could be made subject to the applicant's landscape plan specifying
locations of replacement trees of adequate size and number to
compensate for the 48 caliper-inches of lost trees, as required by
the tree preservation requirements of the zoning ordinance.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the S.U.P., provided that
no attempt is made to avoid the required replacement of the trees
to be removed, caliper inch for caliper inch, with new trees.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Approve the S.U.P.
2) Deny the S.U.P.
3) Modify the S.U.P.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Floor Plan of Existing Structure
2) Summary of Signs (4 pages)
3) Proposed Floor Plan and Site Plan (2 sheets)
Mr. Peter Buell
Slider and Blues
104 S. Denton Tap
Coppell, TX 75019
Re: Post Oak Trees
Dear Peter,
Recently you have requested my opinion of the survivability of the Post Oak trees that are
located in the outdoor deck area adjacent to your restaurant.
It has been my experience that Post Oak tolerates very little if any construction or disturbance
to the root zone area. Any change of grade or soil compaction in the root zone will usually
result in the death of the trees. This deterioration will occur over time, speeding up during
periods of stress to the trees such as drought. The construction of the deck reduces the
nutrients and moisture available to the trees and will add to the damage and harm that
occurred during construction.
I appreciate your attempt to save as many Post Oak as possible in planning and building your
facility, but due to the species of tree involved, I think that their loss is inevitable. As you
know, one smaller Post Oak has already been removed near the entry from Denton Tap
Road. The trees located in the perimeter of your propeaXy have a greater chance of surviving
due to accessibility to nutrients, water and supplemental care if needed. But as I stated
earlier, the Post Oak in the deck area do not have the same opFortunities.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further service.
Regards,
Billy Faught [
Faught Landscape, Inc.
117 Dobecca Drive · Coppell, Texas 75019 · 214/393-7235
Park Subdivision to the Peninsulas of Coppell with the condition that any expenses incurred by
the City because of the name change are to be paid by the developer, not to exceed an amount
of two hundred fifty ($250) dollars. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve the
final plat of the newly named Peninsulas of Coppell provided the various fees will be required
to be paid, such as water, sewer and park impact fees. Councilmember Alexander seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Reitman
rejoined Council at the conclusion of this item.
Item 10 G --
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Item 10 G with the following conditions: 1)
execution and recording of deed restrictions; 2) execution, filing and incorporation of
homeowners' association agreement; 3) execution of development and maintenance agreement;
execution of special warranty deed for Lot 23; and payment of all applicable development fees.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10 I --
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor
Pro Tern Robertson moved to award Bid #Q-0195-01, Shadow Ridge/Devonshire Drainage
Improvement Project # DR 94-01, to Humphrey & Morton in the amount of $88,495.70 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign, as recommended by the Assistant City Manager/City Engineer.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1091, Slider & Blues, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial-Special Use Permit) to allow the
enclosure of the patio area to create more indoor space and a private room on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap
Roads, at the request of The Peter Buell Company, Inc.
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
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this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve S-1091, Slider & Blues, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-SUP
(Commercial-Special Use Permit) to allow the enclosure of the patio area to create more indoor
space and a private room on property located at the southeast comer of Sandy Lake and Denton
Tap Roads with the following conditions: 1) subject to the site plan and 2) subject to meeting
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of PD-135R, The Woodlands of CoppeH, zoning
change from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-SF-12 (Planned Development-
Single Family-12) to allow development of a residential subdivision, with
special conditions, on property located at the southwest corner of CoppeH and
Thweatt Roads, at the request of HAP Engineering & Associates, Inc.
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. Councilmember Sheehan moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve PD-135R, The Woodlands of Coppell, zoning change from SF-12 (Single
Family-12) to PD-SF-12 (Planned Development-Single Family-12) to allow the development of
a residential subdivision, with the following conditions: 1) no alleys will be required; 2) there
will be no alley access to the Oakbend Subdivision; 3) 25' front yard setbacks will be permitted;
4) 8' side yards will be permitted; 5) lot width shall be measured at the center of the lot; and
6) that the following clause be added to any contract of sale: "due to the proximity to the
centerline of existing and future runways of D/FW, residents of this subdivision may be subject
to intermittent aircraft noise". Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consideration and approval of The Woodlands of Coppell, Preliminary Plat,
to allow development of a 38-1ot residential subdivision on property located at
the southwest corner of Coppell and Thweatt Roads, at the request of HAP
Engineering & Associates, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Rob Lang, 6310 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, addressed the Council concerning the tree preservation
in the development. Councilmember Sturges moved to approve The Woodlands of Coppell,
Preliminary Plat, to allow development of a 38-1ot residential subdivision on property located
at the southwest comer of Coppell and Thweatt Roads subject to the following conditions: 1) on
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
March 14, 1995
ITEM #
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1091, Slider & Blues, zoning change
from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial-Special Use Permit) to
allow the enclosure of the patio area to create more indoor space and
a private room on property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake~i~)el~t~n'TapRoads, at the request o~ The Peter Buell Company,
~ITLE: Director of Planning & Community Services INITIALS~{
STAFF COMMENTS:
Date of P&Z Meeti~q: February 16, 1995
Decision of Commission: Approval (4-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval
EXPLANATION:
The following conditions apply:
1.
2.
Denial
subject to the site plan, and
subject to meeting the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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