Freeport NIP(7.6)-CS000817 (2) CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE: DUKE-FREEPORT ADDITION~
LOT 1 OF BLOCK Al LOT 2 OF BLOCK B AND LOT 3
OF BLOCK C
FINAL PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: August 17, 2000
C.C. HEARING DATE: September 12, 2000
LOCATION: Along the north side of W. Bethel Road, south of Ruby Road and
west of Coppell Road.
SIZE OF AREA: Approximately 144 acres of property (of which 10.083 acres is to
be platted as Freeport Parkway r.o.w.)
CURRENT ZONING: I (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: Final Plat approval.
APPLICANT: Duke-Weeks Realty Pacheco-Koch Engineers
5495 Beltline Road 9401 LBJ Freeway
Suite 360 Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75240 Dallas, Texas 75243
(972) 361-6700 (972) 235-3031
Fax: (972) 361-6800 Fax: (972) 235-9544
HISTORY: There has been no recem development history on this 144 acre parcel
although a zoning case to rezone to PD was approved by the Planning
Commission on April 20, 1000. That recommendation was not
forwarded to City Council at the request of the applicant
TRANSPORTATION: Freeport Parkway is shown as a C4D/6 four lane divided
thoroughfare, to be contained within a I l0 foot right of way. It
currently does not extend through this property, hence the reason for
the plat.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- vacant and developing duplexes; LI and 2F9
South- warehousing; LI
East - residences and commercial; SF-12, PD SF-7, HO-C
West - vacant; LI
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
light industrial uses.
DISCUSSION: As outlined in the preliminary plat discussion regarding this same property, if
the purpose of the plat is to dedicated the right of way for the extension of
Freeport Parkway, staff can support the request. We would only add here that
if a building site is also desired, then resolution of the PD zoning case needs
to take place prior to platting.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for the extension of Freeport
Parkway subject to the following conditions:
plat meet all conditi6ns of Preliminary Plat approval
Meet all Departmental conditions (Engineering & TXU)
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Departmental comments (Engineering)
2) Departmental comments (TXU)
3) Final Plat Document
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITFEE
ENGINEERING C OMMENI S
ITEM: Duke-Weeks Realt~ Corporation, Final Plat, to allow the construction of
Freeport Parkway and the development of office/warehouse facilities on
approximately 142 acres of property along the north side of W. Bethel Road,
south of Ruby Road, and west of Coppell Road, at the request of Pacheco Koch
Consulting Engineers.
DRC DA TE: July 27, 2000 and August 3, 2000
CONTACT: Mike Martin, P.E., Assistant City Engineer (972-304-3679)
COMMENT STATUS: PP. EL r~..L!in~.r.a~v.Y ,"FINAL ~
1. Need to plat all utilities associated with the construction of Freeport Parkway (i.e. drainage
easement which will run west to east through pr6Perty).
2. Need to show existing right-of-way of Bethel Road. Right-of-way dedication will be
needed to accomplish the 90' right-of-way needed for Bethel Road.
3. Need to show the existing right-of-way for Ruby Road. Right-of-way dedication may be
needed to achieve the 60' right-of-way requirement.
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TXU Electric & Gas
4200 North Belt Line
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Comments for City of Coppell
Development Review Committee
July 26, 2000
Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation, Preliminary Plat Easements needed. Contact Rick Fielding
fit 972-888-1344.
Bobby Oney