Bethel Estates 1-CS 991216 (2) CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-181, BETHEL ROAD ESTATES
P & Z HEARING DATE: December 16, 1999
C.C. HEARING DATE: January 11, 2000
LOCATION: Along the north side of W. Bethel Road, approximately 700' east
of Hearthstone Lane.
SIZE OF AREA: 3.2 acres of property, being proposed for two residential lots.
CURRENT ZONING: C (Commercial)
REQUEST: PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12), to create two
building sites.
APPLICANT: Owner: Purchaser:
Mary Meyers and Fred Joyce Terry Holmes
1017 William D. Tate Ave. 1406 Halsey Way, Ste. 100
Grapevine, TX. 76051 Carrollton, TX. 75007
(817) 481-3516 (972) 242-1770
Fax: (817) 481-4593 Fax: (972) 242-2931
HISTORY: There has been no recent development history on the subject tract.
TRANSPORTATION: Bethel Road as an unimproved two-lane, asphalt road contained
within a variable width r.o.w. The Thoroughfare Plan calls for it
to be developed with a minimum 27-foot pavement and 50 foot
r.o.w.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- single-family residential; PD SF-9
South - vacant; PD SF-9
East - single family residence; "C", Commercial
West -single-family residence; "C", Commercial
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
a use allowed in the Historic District (residential uses are
allowed).
DISCUSSION: This is a request to change zoning from Commercial to residential
allowing the development of two 12,000 square foot plus residential lots.
Lot one will contain .85 acres of land, lot two, 2.4 acres. PD zoning is
being requested primarily to eliminate the alley requirement of
residential development, a request that has been approved for several
other subdivisions within this general neighborhood. Although partially
included within the 100 year floodplain, the applicant understands that no
development can occur-even with a change of zoning-until the floodplain
has been revised to remove the building sites from the floodplain. The
PD would allow the elimination of alleys adjacent to the creek, a
reduction of the side yard setbacks, and introduce more flexibility in the
development of this vacant parcel. The only major concern of staff
regarding this application is the fact that we would prefer to limit the
access to these two lots to one central driveway. Because of the grades
of Bethel Road, the short distance that would occur if two driveways
were allowed, and the proximity of the bridge just east of this site, one
driveway would make for a safer development. The applicant has
resisted our recommendation stating that a future homeowner here would
prefer individual drives.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff supports this request provided the following conditions are followed:
-one driveway for the two lots; zoning exhibit to "PD SF-12"
-a circulation plan that allows all vehicular maneuvering on the lots
and not on Bethel Road (read: no backing into Bethel Road)
-complete tree survey acceptable to Leisure Services
-payment of $1285 park development fee per lot
-no development is allowed in the 100-year floodplain
-minimum finished floor will be one foot above the ultimate flood
elevation
-all other staff comments
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Zoning Exhibit/Site Plan
2) Tree Survey
3) Departmental Comments
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ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM: PD-181, Bethel Road Estates, a zoning change request from "C" Commercial
to "PD-SF-12" Planned Development, Single Family-12, to allow the
development of 2 residential lots on $.2 acres of property located along the
north side orE. Bethel Road, approximately 700' east of Hearthstone Lane, at
the request of Mary Myers and Fred 3oyce.
DRC DATE: November 25, 1999 and Deeember 2, 1999
CONTACT: Mike Martin, P.E., Assistant City Engineer (972-304-$679)
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1. No development will be allowed in the 100-year floodplain until a flood study is submitted
and approved.
2. The minimum finished floor will need to be 1' above the ultimate flood elevation per the
City Floodplain Management Ordinance.
3. The final grades for the driveways and screening fence will need to be coordinated with the
Engineering Department to minimize future conflict with Coppell Road.
4. Due to the typical erosion of creeks, creek embankment stabilization may be necessary.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMM/TTEE
ITEM: Bethel Road Estates, Zoning Change
DR¢ DAli: November 23, 199~ and December 2~ 19~9
CONTACT: Brad Reid, Park Planning and Landscape
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COMMENT STATUS: PRELIMINARY F-tNA~_~
The tree survey complete. The trees designated as being preserved will be reviewed
during and after construction to det~,~i~ine if proper preservation techniques have been
utilized. Mitigation for additional trees removed may be required.
The developer should be aware that the Park Development Ordinance is in affect for
this development requiring $1,285.00 per dwelling unit.
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