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BM 1986-09-18 PZ SPECIAL CALLED WORK SESSIONr $ 4 Minutes of September 18, 1986 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in a special called work session on Thursday, September 18, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall, 255 Parkway Boulevard. The following members were present: Chairman Ray Smedul Commissioner Steve Eberhardt Commissioner Perry Jasiecki Commissioner Joe Munsch Also present were City Engineer Ed Powell and Secretary Linda Glidewell. Mr. J.T. Dunkin and Mr. Dan Sefko of J.T. Dunkin and Associates were also there to make the presentation to the Commission. Item 1: Work session with J.T. Dunkin and Associates on the proposed Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Coppell. Chairman Smedul called the meeting to order and then introduced Mr. Dan Sefko of J.T. Dunkin and Associates. He began by giving a brief re -cap of what has been done up to this point and then presented changes that have been made per requests of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners. Mr. Sefko then presented the Commissioners with the attached information on proposed park and school facilities (a copy of which will become a part of these permanent records), along with the attached summary sheet. He also showed the Commissioners the preliminary "Future Land Use Map". Some of the topics discussed at this work session were: developing a "Freeway District", the area involving the Leslie family property, State Highway 121, Fire Protection, and Mutual Aid with surrounding cities. Chairman Smedul then recognized Mr. Mark Huey, who presented the attached letter from Mr. William G. Thompson, concerning land he owns in the City of Coppell. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: D Linda Glidewell, Secretary MINITS 091886 MINPZ Ray Smedul, Chairman PROPOSED PARK AND SCHOOL FACILITIES Another element addressed by the Future Land Use Plan is the allo- cation of future parks and school facilities. As Coppell continues to grow and develop, increases in population could outpace the need for public open spaces. The capacity of public schools is another area of concern that could also be threatened by unplanned growth. In order to address these concerns, the Future Land Use Plan identifies and proposes sites for six parks, five elementary schools, one middle school and a new location for Coppell High School. These proposed park and educational facilities correspond to projected residential growth, including single family, medium density and high density residential units. Where possible, elementary school sites are , proposed in conjunction with a neighborhood park. Such an arrange- ment will benefit the park and the school, as well as the residents and students of the neighborhood area. Plate 4 identifies the various neighborhood areas within Coppell and the proposed park and school sites are illustrated on the Future Land Use Plan. In planning for park and educational facilities, the concept of the neighborhood becomes very important. A park and a school located together will often become the focal point of activities within the area, helping create neighborhood identity and cohesiveness. There are three facilities proposed for Neighborhood Area 14. In the center of this area, east of Heartz Road and planned "Town Center", an elementary school site and neighborhood park are proposed. The school site should be a minimum of 10 acres in size and the associated park should range from 5 to 10 acres, offering recreational oppor- tunities for children and adults of all ages. Such opportunities could include hike -n -bike paths, picnic areas, swings, see -saws and multi -use sports courts. Another factor which will influence the size and facil- ities of this joint park -school site will be the location of another park which is proposed nearby. In the area north of Parkway Boulevard and east of Denton Tap Road, a large community wide park is proposed. This park will be approxi- mately 100 acres in size and should offer a wide range of recreational opportunities including football, soccer, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, nature trails and an outdoor amphitheater which will serve the entire City. This proposed community park is located along Denton Creek and will incorporate the natural vegetation and topography of the area. There are two neighborhood parks proposed in southern Coppell and both are located along the floodway of Grapevine Creek. The first is located in Neighborhood Area 3, just west of Mockingbird Lane and north of Belt Line Road and the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad. This proposed park should range from 5 to 10 acres and offer oppor- tunities for passive activities, such as picnicking and walking trails, as well as other more active uses such as multi -sport courts. A second park offering similar facilities is proposed to the west in Neighborhood Area 4. This park should also range from 5 to 10 acres and offer high -n -bike trails, picnicking, and multi -sport courts. These two proposed parks are located along the floodway of Grapevine Creek and are intended to utilize the area as a natural greenbelt, intercon- nected by a series of trails and paths. In Neighborhood Area 5, west of Denton Tap Road and south of Sandy Lake Road, another joint park -elementary school site is proposed. Again, the school site should be approximately 10 acres in size and the associated park should range from 5 to 10 acres. A wide range of recreational opportunities for all age groups should be provided. Another neighborhood park is proposed in northeast Coppell in Neigh- borhood Area 16. This park is proposed in an area of the City east of MacArthur Boulevard, proposed for multi -family development by the Future Land Use Plan. This high density residential section of Coppell, if developed as such, could be greatly enhanced by a park of approximately ten acres, or larger, offering sports courts, picnic areas and open spaces. The proposed parks and joint park -school facilities identified by the Future Land Use Plan are intended to enhance residential neighborhood areas of Coppell which have not yet developed or those that are in need of parks and recreational opportunities. The plan also proposes that much of the floodplain of Denton and Grapevine Creeks be preserved as open space. This designation will help protect natural vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as insuring that the creeks continue to safely carry water during peak period of runoff. These open spaces are also envisioned as providing links between parks in various areas of the community. Though these areas will remain in a natural state and will not be mowed, maintained or manicured, a series of trails and paths may be developed allowing persons to jog, walk or ride bikes from one area of Coppell to another. A system of trails, parks and natural areas such as proposed by the Future Land Use Plan will enhance the quality of life in the community by providing opportunities for many different types of recreational activities that should interest everyone in the City of Coppell. There will be other needs within the City of Coppell aside from elemen- tary schools, parks and open spaces. The proposed arrangement and intensity of future land uses also projects a need for at least one additional middle school and, at some point in the future, the relocation of Coppell High School. A site located at the intersection of Parkway and Samuel Boulevards in Neighborhood Area 15 is proposed as the site for a new middle school. When needed, an area not less than 30 acres should be acquired. Another sight in Neighborhood Area 13 is designated as the point of relocation for Coppell High School. Accepted standards for location of such facilities recommend that a minimum of 50 acres be acquired for the location and construction of the new high school. An area even larger may also be considered to allow for new construction and expan- sion, as necessary. The locations for future parks and schools are intended to be approxi- mate and may be adjusted depending upon certain conditions and timing of development. It will be important in the future for Coppell to at- tempt to acquire park space in advance of development. By doing so, the cost of such acquisition can be greatly reduced. Page 41 2. Residential uses east of proposed Freeport Parkway should be protected from any offensive non-residential uses which may locate along the west side. The area west of proposed Freeport Parkway is generally zoned LI. The City should consider placing PD designations on property immediately adjacent to the thoroughfare to insure compatible development to the residential area to the east. By utilizing the PD designation, the City can place greater setbacks, landscape and screening stand- ards on individual sites. Site design and building orientation can be better controlled, which will insure that uses which may be a concern are placed in locations which minimize their impact. Truck access can also be controlled better through the PD process. Commercial and Industrial uses are generally discouraged along the east right-of-way of Freeport Parkway. 3. .......The Town Center concept was adopted by the City approximately three years ago in conjunction with private developers and is still considered to be a viable concept for the City's Town Center. The Town Center should continue to be supported as a place well situated for pedestrian and business uses, with a substantial amount of space for the pedestrian shopper. The design of the Town Center proposes a variety of non- residential uses integrated with the new City Hall and adjacent residential areas. This Center is considered to evolve as the City matures. Coppell, Texas is a fast growing community located in northwest Dallas County. Portions of Coppell extend north into Denton County, and the Dallas/Tarrant County line forms the western municipal boundary. Surrounding communities include Dallas, Lewisville, Irving, Grapevine, Flower Mound and Carrollton. The City of Coppell is served by excellent transportation facilities including Interstate 635, State Highway 114, Interstate 35 and State Highway 121. Another major trans- portation facility which effects Coppell is the Dallas -Fort Worth Regional Airport. Direct flight paths from D -FW pass over western sections of Coppell. Coppell was incorporated in the 1960's with a population of slightly less than 700 persons. Since then, the City has experienced a steady rate of development. In 1980, Coppell recorded a population of 3826 persons. This number has increased to over 10,500 by 1986. Today, the estimated population is between 12,000 and 13,000. Although the absolute numbers indicate a progression of development, other facts, aside from population numbers, point to other significant increases. For example, Census Bureau figures indicate that all age groups of persons have experienced increases, but especially the prime labor force age group and children younger than five years. The educational level of Coppell residents has also increased substantially. For example, in 1970, 70.50 of Coppell residents were high school graduates. This number increased to 75.1% in 1980. Another significant figure is that of median income. In a970, the median income of Coppell residents was $13,705. This increased to $24,769 in 1980. As the population of the City continues to grow and develop, so must the City. However, there are many factors which will influence the direction, type and timing of develop- ment. Freeways and State highways, D-FW Airport are major factors which will influence development. Portions of the Airport property are within Coppell's city limits and flight paths over the City will dictate types of land uses. North Lake Generating plan and North Lake are located south of the City and limit expansion. Coppell is almost completely surrounded by other cities, making efforts to plan for future development even more significant. As the City exists today, there are many areas within the municipal limits available for expansion and development. Of the total area within the existing city limits, 72.6 percent is vacant and undeveloped. However, when viewed as a percentage of existing development, single family residen- tial uses account for 40.9 percent of the City. The remaining land uses, with the exception of streets and rights-of-way and public and semi-public uses, each consists of less than 10 percent of the total developed (see Table 5, page 17). An overview of the zoning that exists today shows that 36 percent of the area in Coppell is zoned for light industrial development and 11 percent as single-family-12. Although light industrial consumes a very large percentage of the City, this relates directly to the D-FW flight paths and regulations dictating what types of uses may locate in airport landing zones. One of the most important aspects of this planning process will be the development of a future thoroughfare plan. The thoroughfare plan should serve the City of Coppell, as well as the region and other neighboring communities. The thoroughfare plan identifies seven general types of road- ways, ranging from freeways to local residential streets. The various standards are identified along each thoroughfare to accommodate anticipated traffic volumes related to future development. The Thoroughfare Plan section also suggests typical subdivision and streetscape treatments to protect the capacity of future thoroughfares, as well as protecting and beautifying future residential developments. The Future Land Use Plan represents an arrangement of land uses envisioned at some point in the future and has the Thoroughfare Plan as a structuring element. The Future Land Use Plan is intended to serve as a general guide to develop- ment. The relationships between different land uses attempt to create compatible and transitional areas from one type of land use to another. As an example, locating single family residences adjacent to light industrial uses is minimized in the plan. The Future Land Use Plan also identifies future sites for schools, parks and other necessary public facili- ties. Two overriding objectives of the Comprehensive Plan should be focused upon, the preservation and maximization of existing and future residential areas and the continued improvement of the thoroughfare system, both locally and in the region. Although other facets of the plan can be viewed as being equally important, these two goals will prove to have a significant impact upon the future quality of life in Coppell. 3 THOMPSON MANAGEMENT CO., INC. 910 TWO TURTLE CREEK VILLAGE • DALLAS, TEXAS 75219 * (214) 528-2902 September 10, 1986 Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission Dear Sirs:. It has been brought to my attention that your commission is reviewing a new Major Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Coppell. It appears to affect three of my properties: a) 45 acres at Denton Tap and S.P.R.R., b).16 acres at LBJ and Proposed Royal Lane, and c) 8 acres on Highway 121 just north of Thweatt Road. A) I purchased the 45 acres on Denton Tap in 1972. At that time I was told that two roads would affect my property in the near future. Proposed Loop 9 Freeway would replace. Denton .Tap in a N -S direction with all of the new ROW on the west side. Then, Belt Line Road would be extended as you have shown.Many meetings we held on both roads. In 1975 I donated the ROW for Belt Line Road. By 1979 I was told there would never be a Loop 9 Freeway here and to forget such a freeway on my west boundary and a corresponding Loop 9 -Belt Line diamond inter- change at my property. I was also informed that there would not be an extension of Belt Line Road for the following reasons: 1) S.P.R.R. would not allow a grade crossing at that location. The angle of the crossing creates major economic and engineering obstacles. 2) Due to the irregular terrain, several costly bridges would be required. 3) The additional ROW required on Bethel Road between Denton Tap and State Highway 121 could be obtained only through a lengthly process of condemnation and prohibitive costs and time. Therefore, I asked for my ROW back and finally repossessed it in 1985. Since then, I have pursued a sale of the property and currently have it under contract. The purchaser is contemplating a residential use and such a plan would prevent his development. Therefore, in lieu of a proposed infeasible extension of Belt Line Road, I recommend that you work with my purchaser's develop- ment of this property. Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission September 10, 1986 Page Two B) I purchased part of the 15 acres on LBJ and traded for part of the 16 acres in 1976. Since this is the best piece of real estate I own in Coppell, I am planning the highest and best use for it. My plan calls for a Campbell Centre type of development (two 20 -story office towers and one 20 -story hotel). My land covers the same footprint as Campbell Centre and'FAA limits my structure to 20 stories, which happens to correspond to those at Campbell Centre. The State Highway Department has informed me in my efforts to build Royal -Lane that Belt Line Road should not intersect Royal Lane this way. It will cause a major traffic jam.at LBJ, and therefore will not be approved by the Highway Department. C) I purchased the 8 acres on Highway 121 in 1984. J would agree to the proposed road and interchange as long as.it left me with developable tracts of land for commercial.use. . Thank you for your consideration. 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