BP 2026-04-16 PZPlanning and Zoning Commission
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
255 Parkway Blvd.6:00 PMThursday, April 16, 2026
Edmund Haas Sue Blankenship
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Kent Hafemann
Ed Maurer John Dobmeier
Samit Patel
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell, Texas,
will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Regular Called Session at 6:00 p.m. for Work Session,
and Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session, or
called Executive Session, or order of business, at any time prior to adjournment.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more commissioners
or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
1.Call To Order
2.Work Session (Open to the Public)
a. Discussion of agenda items.
3.Regular Session (Open to the Public)
4.Citizens Appearance
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Provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Planning and Zoning Commission on any matter.
Anyone wishing to address the commission should register prior to the start of the meeting. There is a
three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak however, additional time may be granted by the
commissioners.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a
speaker during Citizens' Appearance.
5.Consider approval of the March 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting
minutes.
March 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes.pdfAttachments:
6.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of S-1113R3-SF-7, Saint Constantine School, Lot 1,
Block A Corp of Episcopal Diocese Dallas, a special use permit revision
to increase the allowable maximum enrollment from 100 students to 130
students at the Church of the Apostles located at 322 S. MacArthur
Boulevard, at the southeast corner of Starleaf Street and MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Catharine Clayton of the Saint Constantine
School.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Staff Report.pdf
Narrative.pdf
Site Plan.pdf
Traffic Study and Circulation Plan.pdf
Attachments:
7.Update on City Council items.
8.Adjournment
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special
services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses)
for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services
and/or meetings, the city requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 10th day of April, 2026, at 5p.m.
______________________________
Kami McGee, Board Secretary
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255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
6:00 PM 255 Parkway Blvd.Thursday, March 19, 2026
Edmund Haas Sue Blankenship
(Chair) (Vice Chair)
Cindy Bishop Kent Hafemann
Ed Maurer John Dobmeier
Samit Patel
PRESENT: Chairman, Edmund Haas; Vice Chair, Sue Blankenship; Commissioner,
Samit Patel; Commissioner, John Dobmeier; Commissioner, Kent Hafemann; and
Commissioner Cindy Bishop (virtually).
ABSENT: Commissioner, Ed Maurer
Also present were Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, Matt Steer, Development
Services Administrator; Cole Baker, Civil Engineer; Bob Hager, City Attorney; and Kami
McGee, Board Secretary.
Notice was given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell,
Texas, met on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Regular Called Session at 6:00 p.m. for
Work Session, and Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may
be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential
legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session, or called Executive Session, or order of business, at any time prior to
adjournment.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
commissioners or employees may attend this meeting remotely using
videoconferencing technology.
The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
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Call To Order1.
Chairman Haas called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Work Session (Open to the Public)
a. Discussion of agenda items.
2.
The Planning and Zoning Commission was briefed on each posted agenda
item, no vote was taken on any item discussed.
Regular Session (Open to the Public)3.
Citizens Appearance4.
Chairman Haas advised that no one signed up to speak at Citizens
Appearance.
5.Consider approval of the February 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dobmeier, seconded by Commissioner
Patel, to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning
meeting.
6.Consider approval of the Benge Legacy Addition, Lot 1, Block A Site
Plan, a site plan to allow for development of a 4,900 square foot
office/warehouse, located at 428 Southwestern Boulevard, at the request
of Jason Benge, being represented by Greg Frnka of GPF Architects,
LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matthew Steer
Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 6 and 7 were going to be presented
together.
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits stating that staff is recommending approval of Lot 1, Block A, Benge
Legacy Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments at the time of Detail Engineering Review
and Building Permit.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to the removal of any trees.
3. Signage shall comply with the sign ordinance.
4. Submission of the location and type of the lighting facilities, security
lighting, screening and glare
shades will be required at the time of Building Permit, to ensure compliance
with glare and lighting
ordinance.
Greg Frka, 721 Dove Circle, Coppell, TX, was present to answer questions of
the commission and stated the applicant was in agreement with staff
conditions
A motion was made by Commissioner Dobmeier, seconded by Vice Chair
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Blankenship, to approve the request of both the site plan and minor plat for Lot
1, Block A, Benge Legacy. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
7.Consider approval of Benge Legacy Addition, Lot 1, Block A Minor Plat,
a minor plat to allow for development of a 4,900-sf office/warehouse,
located at 428 Southwestern Boulevard, at the request of Jason Benge,
being represented by Greg Frnka of GPF Architects, LLC.
STAFF REP.: Matthew Steer
Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 6 and 7 were going to be presented
together.
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits stating that staff is recommending approval of Lot 1, Block A, Benge
Legacy Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments at the time of Detail Engineering Review
and Building Permit.
2. A tree removal permit is required prior to the removal of any trees.
3. Signage shall comply with the sign ordinance.
4. Submission of the location and type of the lighting facilities, security
lighting, screening and glare
shades will be required at the time of Building Permit, to ensure compliance
with glare and lighting
ordinance.
Greg Frka, 721 Dove Circle, Coppell, TX, was present to answer questions of
the commission and stated the applicant was in agreement with staff
conditions
A motion was made by Commissioner Dobmeier, seconded by Vice Chair
Blankenship, to approve the request of both the site plan and minor plat for Lot
1, Block A, Benge Legacy. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
8.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-178R2R-C, 145 W. Town Center Dr., a zoning
change request from PD-178R2-C (Planned Development-178 Revision
2 - Commercial) to PD-178R2R-C (Planned Development-178 Revision
2 Revised - Commercial) to revise the Detail Site Plan for Building “B”
(145 W. Town Center) a former child daycare facility, converting it into a
daycare for dogs on 2.658 acres for property located on the south side of
Town Center Dr., west of N. Denton Tap Road, at the request of Realtex
Ventures, LP, being represented by TerWisscha Construction Inc..
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits stating
that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the following
conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed
engineering review.
2. The applicant replace any missing landscaping and allow staff to
administratively approve any changes related to the landscaping.
Nazanin Javan, 8901 Abbington Pl., McKinney, TX 75075, was present to
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answer questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and asked for those who signed up
to speak.
1.) Pete Superak, 131 Clover Meadow Ln., spoke in opposition of the
request.
2.) Sarah Sanders, 237 Beechwood Ln., spoke in opposition of the request.
3.) Landon Goss, 139 Clover Meadow Ln., spoke in opposition of the
request.
4.) Vickie Rice, 136 Fitness Ct., spoke in opposition of the request.
5.) Darla Mann, 165 Shadydale Ln., spoke in opposition of the request.
6.) Xiangyue Wu, 127 Clover Meadow Ln., spoke in opposition of the
request.
7.) Shay Feeney, 411 Woodhurst Dr., spoke in opposition of the request.
8.) Dawn Superak, 131 Clover Meadow Ln., spoke in opposition of the
request.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hafemann, seconded by Commission
Dobmeier, to approve the request. The motion failed 3-3 with the following:
Aye: Commissioner Dobmeier, Commissioner Hafemann, Commissioner Patel
Nay: Vice Chair Blankenship, Chairman Haas, Commissioner Bishop
A motion was made by Vice Chair Blankenship, seconded by Chairman Haas,
to deny the request. The motion failed 3-3 with the following:
Aye: Vice Chair Blankenship, Chairman Haas, Commissioner Bishop
Nay: Commissioner Dobmeier, Commissioner Hafemann, Commissioner Patel
The motion did not receive a majority vote and was therefore denied.
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-296R-LI, Samaritan’s Purse Addition, Lot 1R,
Block A, a zoning change request from PD-296-LI (Planned
Development-296- Light Industrial) and LI (Light Industrial) to PD-296R-LI
(Planned Development-296 Revised- Light Industrial) to add a parking lot
south of the existing Planned Development for parking and update the
existing Site Plan for a new additional 37,699 square foot 3 story
professional office building on approximately 13 acres of land located on
the west side of Creekview Drive, approximately 525- feet north of Bethel
Road, at the request of Samaritan’s Purse and Fellowship Church,
F.K.A. Fellowship Las Colinas, being represented by Kelsey Campbell,
Kimley-Horn & Associates.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 9 and 10 were going to be presented
together.
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed
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engineering review.
2. A replat is required to be approved prior to engineering review and
recorded prior to building permit.
3. If tree mitigation fees are not waived, that the mitigation fees be paid prior
to plat recordation.
4. Allow staff to administratively approve any changes related to the
landscaping in the 30-ft gas easement.
5. All signage must comply with City ordinances.
6. A downstream drainage analysis will be required in order to determine
whether storm water detention is needed.
Greg Yancy, 1201 Creekview Dr., Coppell, TX 75109, was present to answer
questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and advised that no one signed up
to speak.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patel, seconded by Vice Chair
Blankenship, to approve agenda items 9 and 10 with staff conditions. The
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Samaritan’s Purse Addition, Lot 1R & 2, Block A,
Replat, a plat request to create two lots. Extending Lot 1R south of the
existing Planned Development to be used for additional parking and the
existing gas well site on Lot 2, on approximately 27.6 acres of land
located on the west side of Creekview Drive, approximately 525 feet
north of Bethel Road, at the request of Fellowship Church, F.K.A.
Fellowship Las Colinas, being represented by Kelsey Campbell,
Kimley-Horn & Associates.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 9 and 10 were going to be presented
together.
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed
engineering review.
2. A replat is required to be approved prior to engineering review and
recorded prior to building permit.
3. If tree mitigation fees are not waived, that the mitigation fees be paid prior
to plat recordation.
4. Allow staff to administratively approve any changes related to the
landscaping in the 30-ft gas easement.
5. All signage must comply with City ordinances.
6. A downstream drainage analysis will be required in order to determine
whether storm water detention is needed.
Greg Yancy, 1201 Creekview Dr., Coppell, TX 75109, was present to answer
questions of the commission.
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Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and advised that no one signed up
to speak.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patel, seconded by Vice Chair
Blankenship, to approve agenda items 9 and 10 with staff conditions. The
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-250R26R2-H, Old Town Addition, Lot4R, Block
D, a zoning change request from PD-250R26R-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 26 Revised - Historic) to PD-250R26R2-H
(Planned Development-250 Revision 26 Revision 2 - Historic) to revise
the Detail Site Plan to allow professional or medical office in addition to
the retail and restaurant uses already permitted on the first floor on 0.25
acres for property located at the 767 W. Main Street, at the request of
Diana Ahmad, being represented by Bill Peck, William Peck &
Associates, Inc. Architects.
STAFF REP.: Matthew Steer
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, presented the case with
exhibits stating that staff is unable to support the request and is recommending
denial.
Diana Ahmad, 137 Kingsridge Dr., Coppell, TX 75019, was present to answer
questions of the commission.
Chairman Haas recessed the Regular Session to convene into Executive
Session at 8:35pm.
Chairman Haas reconvened into Regular Session at 8:54pm.
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and stated that no one signed up to
speak. Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Blankenship, seconded by Commissioner
Patel, to deny the request. The motion passed 5-1 with the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Dobmeier, Vice Chair Blankenship, Chairman Haas,
Commissioner Patel, Commissioner Bishop
Nay: Commissioner Hafemann
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD- 214R10-C, The Shops at Sandy Lake, a
zoning change request from PD-214R2-C to PD-214R10-C, to allow for
the Detail Planned Development of a 14,480 square foot commercial
center, and patio area on approximately 2.03 acres located at the south
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 560 feet west of Denton Tap
Road, at the request of Peak Coppell, LLC., being represented by D.R.
Rankin, PLLC.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
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Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 12 and 13 were going to be presented
together.
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. Detailed Engineering review will occur at the time of full engineering
submittal.
2. To allow 500-sf patio area per lot within the existing parking count.
Additional patio space will
require parking at 1:100-sf.
3. The downstream drainage analysis will need to be updated to address Staff
comments.
4. All signage to meet City requirements.
5. To meet the photometric requirements at time of permitting.
Tyler Alley, 952 Basset Place, Dallas, TX, was present to answer questions of
the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and asked for those who signed up
to speak.
1.) Vishy Subramanyam, 126 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
2.) Shanthi Subramanyam, 126 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
3.) Uma Alagappan, 125 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
4.) Rama R., 129 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
5.) Jaya Pria Ramasany, 130 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
6.) Ramasany Narayan, 130 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
7.) Atin Kulkarni, 122 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Cole Baker, Traffic Engineer, City of Coppell, was present to answer questions
regarding traffic.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dobmeier, seconded by Commissioner
Hafemann, to approve the request of agenda items 12 and 13 with staff
conditions, including a detailed review of traffic on Sandy Lake Road. The
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of The Shops at Sandy Lake Addition, Lot 1, Block A,
Replat, (The Shops at Sandy Lake), a replat to revise the current plat and
associated easements and fire lane configuration, on 2.03 acres of
property located at the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
560 feet west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Peak Coppell, LLC.,
being represented by being represented by Spooner and Associates.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Chairman Haas stated that agenda items 12 and 13 were going to be presented
together.
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Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the case with exhibits and
stated that staff is recommending approval of The Shops at Sandy Lake
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Replat, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional comments may be generated upon detail engineering permit
reviews.
Tyler Alley, 952 Basset Place, Dallas, TX, was present to answer questions of
the commission.
Chairman Haas opened the public hearing and asked for those who signed up
to speak.
1.) Vishy Subramanyam, 126 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
2.) Shanthi Subramanyam, 126 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
3.) Uma Alagappan, 125 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
4.) Rama R., 129 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
5.) Jaya Pria Ramasany, 130 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
6.) Ramasany Narayan, 130 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the
request.
7.) Atin Kulkarni, 122 Wild Plum Dr., spoke in opposition to the request.
Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Cole Baker, Traffic Engineer, City of Coppell, was present to answer questions
regarding traffic.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dobmeier, seconded by Commissioner
Hafemann, to approve the request of agenda items 12 and 13 with staff
conditions, including a detailed review of traffic on Sandy Lake Road. The
motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Update on City Council items.14.
Chairman Haas stated that the commission was updated on City Council items
during Work Session.
Adjournment15.
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Haas
adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
______________________________
Edmund Haas, Chair
______________________________
Kami McGee, Board Secretary
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ITEM #6
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1113R3-SF-7, St Constantine School,
Lot 1, Block A, Corp Of Episcopal Diocese Dallas
P&Z HEARING DATE: April 16, 2026
C.C. HEARING DATE: May 12, 2026
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell, Sr. Planner, AICP
LOCATION: 322 S MacArthur Blvd
SIZE OF AREA: 6.58 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING: S-1113R2-SF-7 (Special Use Permit-1113 Revision 2 - Single Family-7)
REQUEST: A zoning change request to S-1113R2-SF-7, a special use permit revision to allow
a school with the maximum enrollment of 130 students to operate at the Church of
the Apostles located at 322 S MacArthur Blvd, at the southeast corner of Starleaf
and MacArthur at the request of Catharine Clayton of the Saint Constantine School.
APPLICANT: The Church of the Apostles The Saint Constantine School
HISTORY: In September 1996, a request to rezone the subject property from SF-7 to S-1113
SF-7 was approved allowing for the construction of a four phased church
development totaling 35,500 square feet. Subsequently, Phase I was constructed.
In April 2008, a request to build a memorial garden was approved on property
northwest of the church and it too has been constructed. In February 2017, a
building expansion request was approved. The building size is currently 16,100
square feet. In July 2025, City Council approved an enrollment number of 100
students.
HISTORIC COMMENT: This property has no noted historical significance.
TRANSPORTATION: South MacArthur Blvd is a four-lane, concrete, divided thoroughfare within 100-feet
of right-of-way on the west side of this property.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Elementary School; SF-7 (Single Family – 7)
South – Dog Park; SF-7 (Single Family – 7)
East – vacant city owned land; SF-7 (Single Family – 7)
West – residential; SF-7 (Single Family – 7)
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Coppell 2030, A Comprehensive Master Plan, indicates this area suitable for
school and religious facilities.
DISCUSSION: The Saint Constantine School began operating a private Christian school at the
Church of the Apostles location in August of 2025. This is their third campus with
the other two being located in Houston and Pittsburgh. The school offers classes
from Prekindergarten-3 through 12th grade. The hours are Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may extend to 5 p.m. for aftercare services in the
upcoming year. Enrollment for the 1st year has 69 students from 32 families. For
the upcoming year they have received 41 applications thus far. Not all students
attend every day. They have 66 students Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 39 students
Tuesday/Thursday and 3 coming “a la carte”.
The only concerns staff had initially with the original case were addressed by the
Traffic Study & Circulation Plan. The plan showed stacking internal to the site and
not from Starleaf Street; therefore, there was no conflict with Riverchase
Elementary. The maximum vehicular queue was shown at 36 vehicles. There were
up to 3 vehicles shown loading/unloading at a time with staff members present to
assist.
Since the school has been in operation they have real-life observations. They
conducted a car-line survey that showed a car-line ranging from 2 to 17 cars, about
half of the maximum vehicular queue. All and all, staff is in support of the request
and feels it is a good use of the space.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of S-1113R3-SF-7, subject to:
1. There may be additional comments generated during detail engineering review.
2. This charter school shall be licensed and maintained in accordance with state law and may provide
instruction for PreKindergarten-3 through Twelfth (12th) grade.
3. The student enrollment capacity under this Special Use Permit shall not exceed 130 students.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend approval of the request
2. Recommend disapproval of the request
3. Recommend modification of the request
4. Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Narrative
2. Site Plan
3. Traffic Study & Circulation Plan
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Attn: Planning Division
City of Coppell, TX
255 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear City of Coppell,
The Saint Constantine School submits this request for an amendment to the SUP approved last
year, asking that the maximum enrollment be adjusted from 100 to 130 students.
Our request is to raise our enrollment cap from 100 to 130 students. The goal is more flexibility
with admissions, while staying free of traffic impact and fully compliant with occupancy limit.
We recognize that traffic is a key consideration, and we’re confident the change won’t result in
carline backup into MacArthur. Currently, we have 69 students and 32 total families. Our peak
actual carline is about 16 vehicles, less than half the 36-vehicle capacity per the traffic study. In
fact, it doesn’t fill even the circle in the church parking lot. We’ve attached photos taken various
days and can provide more if desired.
We also don’t interfere with traffic at Riverchase Elementary, since our pickup/dropoff are offset
by 30 & 45 minutes respectively. We cone off the driveway between the church and city parking
lots, so our families enter from MacArthur Blvd. rather than Starleaf St. per the City’s request.
The increased student capacity will stay fully compliant with occupancy loads; all our classes
along the hallway will remain within the occupancy limits assigned, and additional classes will
take place in the Parish Hall and Sanctuary. We use those spaces already for various classes.
For the current year 2025-26:
Total enrollment: 69
Total families: 32
MWF full-day attendees: 66
T/Th full-day attendees: 39
Students coming only for an “a la carte” class: 3
For 2026-27, we’ve received 41 applications, and we expect more in coming months which was
our trend last year. Of current applicants, 22 are only for 2- or 3-day programs. During the SUP
process last year, we didn’t consider that “total enrollment” fails to differentiate students in 2-
and 3-day programs, and also we’ve seen interest in the school grow faster than anticipated.
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Overall, we believe adjusting to 130 max enrollment will have no notable traffic concern and
will benefit the City of Coppell. At least 3 families have already moved to Coppell because of
TSCS, and we know of multiple applicant families considering a move as well. Meanwhile,
families driving from surrounding cities spend time and money in Coppell.
Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for your guidance. We believe
TSCS is an asset to the City of Coppell as an additional high-quality educational option, and
we’re grateful to open our doors here.
Regards,
Catharine Clayton
Director of Operations
Summary notes are as follows:
Grades offered: PreK-3 through 12th grade
School Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
o Classes are 8am-3:35pm
o Dropoff begins at 7:30am
o In Year1, pickup ends at 4pm
o In Year2, aftercare may run until 5pm
Events: Approximately 4 school-wide events may occur per year. Parking is not a
concern as the available parking spaces exceed our projection of families and staff.
Traffic impact: Minimal to none is anticipated per the attached traffic study, as the
church’s parking lot can accommodate our carline. Also, no interference is expected with
Riverchase Elementary School as our route will not use Starleaf St., and our pickup and
dropoff times are offset from theirs by 30 and 45 minutes, respectively.
Predicted number of students 16-18 years old who will drive and park themselves: 4
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Thursday, February 5, 3:30pm – 4 cars in line
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Tuesday, February 9, 3:31pm – 2 cars in line
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Wednesday, February 11, 3:36pm – 16 cars in line
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Friday, February 13, 3:36pm – 15 cars in line
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Monday, February 17, 3:38pm – 8 cars in line
This photo demonstrates how quickly the line clears. At 3:35pm the line was the typical MWF
length of 12-16 cars (unfortunately I didn’t take a photo on this day). Within 3 minutes of
dismissal, several cars loaded and leŌ, resulƟng in 8-car line. This is the daily experience.
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Wednesday, April 1, 3:33pm – 12 cars in line
Wednesday, April 1, 3:35pm – 17 cars in line
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