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BM 1984-08-23 PZMinutes of August 23, 1984 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in regular session on August 23, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Admini- stration Building. The following members were present: R. W. Smedul, Chairman Geren Burton, Co -Chairman Frank Pope, Commissioner Gary Adams, Commissioner Commissioner Peyton Weaver was not present. Also present were City Manager Ron Ragland, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Co -Chairman Burton gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Chairman Smedul questioned if all Commissioners had read the minutes of the previous meeting. All indicated they had. Commissioner Adams then moved that the minutes be approved as sub- mitted; Commissioner Pope seconded and motion carried 4-0. ITEM N0. 4: Consider approval of final plat of the right-of-way dedications of MacArthur Blvd., Village Parkway, Parkway Blvd., DeForest Road, Samuel Blvd, Allen Road and Warren Drive in The Lakes of Coppell Mr. Lynn Kadleck made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that they are requesting a variance on a 110' requirement for the right-of-way of Mac- Arthur Blvd. The variance being requested is to 100'. A report from City Engineer Wayne Ginn was then requested by Chairman Smedul. Mr. Ginn stated that their recommendation is that the right-of-way on MacArthur Blvd. be left at 110' as well as a correction in the right-of-way of Parkway Blvd. from 64' to 65' being shown on the plat. The City Engineer also recommended dedication of right-of-way along Sandy Lake Road while the rest of the streets in this subdivision are being platted. Questions concerning the free right turn lanes as had been previously discussed on the preliminary plat were again brought to the applicant's attention. Following discussion on this item, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this plat be recommended for approval with the stipulations that the right-of-way of MacArthur Blvd. remain at 110 feet, the right-of-way of Parkway Blvd. be increased to 65 feet, that the free right turn lanes be installed on MacArthur Blvd. and Sandy Lake Road, and that the right-of-way for future widening of Sandy Lake Road be included in this plat; Commissioner Pope seconded the motion which carried 4-0. ITEM N0. 5: Consider approval of final plat of The Meadows, Section 5 Mr. Brian McDaniels made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that the preliminary plat showed the cul-de-sacs of Michelle Place and Clayton Circle as being reversed with the entrance off of Samuel Blvd. The final plat shows a living screening wall along the end of the cul-de-sacs on Samuel Blvd. City Engineer Wayne Ginn noted that the Commission needed to determine who was going to build Samuel Blvd. He also recommended that in reversing the cul-de-sacs, an easement for pedestrian traffic needed to be provided for those children going to the elementary school to the west of this development. Following dis- cussion on this item, Co -Chairman Burton moved that this plat be recommended for approval with the living screening wall being placed along Samuel Blvd. with a pedestrian easement being shown across the two cul-de-sacs of Clayton Circle and Michelle. Place, that the 15' water easements be shown on the plat, and that the paving of one half of Samuel Blvd. be included on the plat; Commissioner Adams seconded the motion which carried 4-0. ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of preliminary and development plat for Highland Meadow Mr. Mike Allen made the presentation to the Commission. He stated that due to requests of adjoining property owners during the preliminary discussions, the minimum house size on Lots 22-47 has been increased. He also stated that an entry -way feature at Highland Meadow Circle and Sandy Lake Road would be con- structed as well as a masonry screening wall along that portion of the develop- ment that fronts Sandy Lake Road. The entry -way on the west of this development as well as the three court areas would be landscaped with sprinkler systems installed for .future ease of maintenance. The Homeowners Association would maintain the greenspace throughout the entire development. All lots would be completely sodded with grass and landscaped with trees and shrubs. Following discussion concerning the right-of-way along Sandy Lake Road and the adequacy of right-of-way at the entrance way to this development, Commissioner Pope moved that the preliminary plat and development plan be recommended for approval with the stipulation that the right-of-way along Sandy Lake Road be increased to the required 25 feet and that the Council be informed of a possible conflict in right-of-way requirements at the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Highland Meadow Circle; Co -Chairman Burton seconded the motion which carried 4-0. The meeting was then adjourned. R. W. Sme u , Chairman ATTEST: Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary