Coppell Greens 1-CS 960516CASE NO:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
PD-134R (formerly COPPELL 200 NORTH),
-- COPPELL GREENS
P & Z HEARING DATE: May 16, 1996
C.C. HEARING DATE: June 11, 1996
LOCATION:
At the northwest comer of Denton Tap Road and State Highway
121 Bypass
SIZE OF AREA:
65 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
HC and LI (Highway Commercial and Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
PD-SF-7 & HC (Planned Development-Single Family 7, and
Highway Commercial)
APPLICANT:
Owner:
Beal Mortgage, Inc.
15770 Dallas Pkwy Ste. 300
Dallas TX 75248
214-663-1540
Representative:
Dowdey Anderson Inc.
16250 Dallas Pkwy Ste 100
Dallas TX 75248
214-931-0694
Fax 214-931-9538
HISTORY:
While requests for rezoning of this property were considered in
1991, 1992 and 1994, no action has been taken to date.
TRANSPORTATION:
Denton Tap Road is shown on the thoroughfare plan as a P6D,
six-lane divided section within a 110' wide right-of-way. The road
currently consists of a 2-lane asphalt section within a 90' to I00'
wide right-of-way. The 121 Bypass will be built to freeway
standards with access roads in 450 feet of right-of-way.
Item # 7
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North
South -
East -
West -
Vacant; City of Lewisville LI
Vacant; "HC" Highway Commercial zoning
Vacant; City of Lewisville LI & GB (General Business)
Vacant; "Lr' Light Industrial zoning
COMPKEHENSIVE PLAN:
The 1987 Comprehensive Plan did not include the property
within its scope. Early versions of the proposed 1996
Comprehensive Plan showed the property as suitable for
light industrial use, as currently zoned. Due to the steep
terrain the consultant is re. assessing that decision and is
leaning toward residential use for the internal parcel, with
Highway Commercial along the roadway frontage.
DISCUSSION:
While otherwise this property would be suitable for fight industrial
purposes, the topography makes it impractical for the large expanses of
buildings and pavement needed by industrial users. While the property is
near the flight path of the proposed new runway at DFW, it is
nevertheless suitable for residential purposes. Its relationship to the end
of the new runway is the same approximate relationship which Valley
Vista Estates has had over the past 8 years to the end of the a parallel
runway at DFW which has been in use for over 15 years. Valley Visa
Estates is just north of Round Grove Road and east of Valley Parkway in
Lewisville and continues to remain a very sable neighborhood. Property
with terrain similar to this property directly east of Denton Tap Road
currently is under development for single-family residential purposes.
Considering all these circumstances, it is likely that the proposed 1996
Comprehensive Plan will show the property as suitable for single-family
residential development.
The proposed lot layout is particularly suitable for this property because
of the slopes. The lagers of open space between rear yards serve as a
terrace for drainage, as access to common recreational opportunities away
from automobile traffic, and as an extension of private outside living
areas. The concept has been marketed successfully in planned
communities over the past 60 years. Greenway Parks in Dallas is an
example.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
SUrf recommends approval of the reclassification of the property to a
Planned Development District with Single-Family 7 development standards
as proposed.
Item # 7
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the zoning change
2) Recommend disapproval of the zoning change
3) Recommend modification of the zoning change
4) Continue the Public Hearing
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Zoning Exhibit
2) Concept Plan
3) Preliminary Landscape Plan
4) PD Text
5) Departmental Comments
Item # 7
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM: PD-134R, CoppeH Greens, zoning change from ~HC and LI~ (Higkway
Commercial a~d Lig~U IndmO~) to 'PD-$F, HC & I2~ (Plmmed
Development, Single-Family, Higlmay Commercial and I~gM
Industrial) to allow the development of a 226 lot single-family
residential ~n on 86 acres of property, located at the nortlmest
comer of Denton Tap Road and $.H. 121 Bypass, at the request of
DRC DATE: April 25, 1996 and May 2,
CONTACT: Mike Martin, E.I.T., Assistant Ci~ Engineer ($04-$679)
COMMENT STATUS: P.~L!M!NA~Y ,~FINAL
These are informational comments and should have no bearing on the approval of the plat:
1. When this property is platted additional right-of-way will be required for Denton Tap
Road. In addition to that right-of-way, additional right-of-way will be required for a
deceleration lane serving the northern most street entrance into Coppell Greens.
2. Additional comments will be generated when the plat is submitted to the City.
3. A 404 Corp of Engineers Permit may be required for f'dling or modifying an existing
pond on the property.
4. If the development requires off-site grading to the north and west, this should be
resolved prior to development commencing.