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Coppell planning panel approves Singa’s Pizza with five-space parking exception
Summary
The Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 19 approved an amendment to PD-157 to allow an 1,120–square-foot Singa’s Pizza at Valley Ranch Plaza with a five-space parking variance and conditions including hours capped at 10 a.m.–12 a.m., signage permits and a required grease trap.
The Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 19 to amend planned development PD-157 (revision 9) to permit Singa’s Pizza to occupy a lease space at Valley Ranch Plaza, allowing a five-space parking exception and several conditions recommended by staff.
Staff planner Matt Steer told the commission staff had counted 209 existing parking spaces on the site while the proposed mix of restaurant uses would require 214 spaces under the city’s calculation. He described measures by the property owner to control off-purpose use of parking by a U-Haul tenant, including painting and reserving designated U-Haul spaces, and recommended approval subject to conditions. “Staff is recommending approval of PD 157R9C Valley Ranch Plaza subject to the following conditions,” Steer said during his presentation.
The PD amendment authorizes the restaurant use, increases allowed restaurant area on Lot 13 from 8,400 to 10,120 square feet, and allows the parking exception so the existing 209 spaces will serve the center’s needs. Conditions attached to the approval limit hours of operation to no later than 12 a.m., require a signage permit for building signs, and mandate an adequately sized grease trap to support the restaurant use.
The applicant, who gave a business address in Dallas for the record, said he agreed with the conditions as presented by staff. No members of the public spoke for or against the application during the hearing. Commissioner Erin Guerra moved for approval in accordance with staff conditions; Commissioner Marr seconded. The roll call recorded six ayes and no oppositions; the motion carried.
Commissioners did ask staff to ensure that the designated U-Haul parking would be enforced so it would not reduce general customer parking supply. Staff said that engineering and subsequent administrative reviews would address signage and any minor plan changes required during permitting.
The PD amendment will permit the restaurant to open within the hours specified and requires the applicant to obtain permits for signage and to install a grease trap sized for the operation. No further council action was recorded in the transcript at the time of the vote; the commission approved the PD amendment on the motion and roll call noted.
