Carrollton-CS 890619 PARKWOOD HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 978, COPPELL, TX 7~019
June 19. 1989
Mayor Mark Wolfe
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Mayor Wolfe:
Our association recently learned of tentative plans by the city of Carrollton to create a
city landfill located north of Sandy Lake Rd. and Just west of the Elm Fork of the
Trinity River. We wish to express our great concern and dissatisfaction with this site
being used as a landfill.
The area of land discussed is only approximately two miles from our nearly 500 homes,
which represent ten percent of the homes in Coppell. We are most concerned with the
likely health problems a landfill in such close proximity to our homes would cause. We
do not want our children exposed to, nor do we want to contend with, poor air quality,
the probable increased population of rodents which carry with them germs and disease,
or increased big truck traffic. The ground quality surrounding the landfill would also
be greatly impaired.
We are convinced that a landfill placed at this location would negatively impact our
property values due to the above factors and also the unsightly view of a dump. No one
wants to live by a dump. In addition, most of us have to drive on Sandy Lake Rd. every
day. The increased truck traffic would cause traffic and safety problems and
unnecessary wear and tear on a road that is already fast becoming too small for existing
traffic levels.
We believe that a landfill at this location is bad not only for our neighborhood but for
the entire city. We urge you to take any appropriate action and every opportunity to
prevent the creation of a landfill at the discussed location. We are prepared to assist in
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any way appropriate ff needed. Thank you for your concern for the good of Coppell and
your attention to this matter.
Dodd Roberts
President, Parkwood Homeowners' Association
Villages of Coppeli
Homeowners Association
June 16, 1989
Open letter to the Carrollton City Council
On behalf of the Villages of Coppell Homeowners Association, I
would like to protest the proposed plan being considered by the
Carrollton City Council for the location of a landfill adjacent to
the Northeast Boundary of the City of Coppell.
Being that our homes are situated in the nearest residential
community to this proposed site, we greatly fear the risk of
environmental damage as well as the potential for loss of property
value.
It is also our concern that an increase in heavy truck traffic
along an already hazardous Sandy Lake Road would further endanger
the safety of motorist along that route.
We would greatly appreciate any consideration given to our
concerns.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Brehm
Pres ident
Villages of Coppell HOA
MEADOWS OF COPPELL
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
June 19,1989
The Honorable Mayor Mark Wolfe
City of Coppell
P. O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mayor Wolfe:
I am writing on behalf of the 285 concerned households within
Sections 1-5 of the Meadows of Coppell Subdivision. The object
of our concern is the proposed landfill that is slated to be
adjacent to the northeast boundary of the city of Coppell.
This proposed landfill could have a significant effect on our
lifestyles as well as future property values. Since our
subdivision is situated in the northeast portion of the city of
Coppell, we would be one of the closest residential neighborhoods
to this landfill.
The members of the Meadows of Coppell Homeowners Association
feel that the dangers to our neighborhood are threefold. First
and foremost is the fact that access would more than likely be
provided via Sandy Lake Road. Mayor Wolfe, as you know from our
recent election forums, current traffic levels along Sandy Lake
Road are intolerable now. We can hardly imagine what the
roadway would be like with the additional truck traffic. Second,
the presence of refuse dumping grounds within a close proximity
to our homes would create an undesirable neighborhood situation.
The detrimental influences would include: litter, unwanted
animals, and odor. The last concern is the possible long term
environmental effects. This is especially important since the
proposed landfill would be in a direct watershed area for the
Trinity River. Additionally, even the best planed landfill can
turn into a superfund site if not controlled properly. This
could be tragic being situated so close to our fine neighborhood.
We as citizens of Coppell and the Meadows strongly urge you to
fight against this proposed landfill site.
Sincerely, . ,
~President
Meadows of Coppell Homeowners Association