Lakewood A-CS 920319 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE #: ZC-536 (LAKEWOOD ESTATES)
P & Z HEARING DATE: March 19, 1992
C. C. HEARING DATE: April 14, 1992
LOCATION: Along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of
Parkway Boulevard, and along the east and west side of
Village Parkway.
SIZE OF AREA: 42.37 Acres, containing a total of 148 lots.
REQUEST: Approval of a zoning change from (MF-2) Multi-Family-2, to
(SF-7) Single-Family-7.
APPLICANT: LOC Estates, Ltd. Unzicker, Schnurbusch & Assoc.
(Prospective Purchaser) (Engineer}
Mr. Waymon Lavell Mr. Lynn Meyer
302 Sheridan Trail 8700 Stemmons Freeway
Irving, TX 75063 Suite #400
(214) 220-3415 Dallas, TX 75247
(214] 634-3300
HISTORY: On January 16, 1992, a request for PD-SF-7 on this same
parcel was taken under advisement until February 20, 1992.
At the February 20 meeting, the Planning Commission
recommended denial without prejudice so the applicant could
redesign the project, and ask for more appropriate zoning.
TRANSPORTATION:
MacArthur Boulevard is a major (P6D) thoroughfare built to
standard; Village Parkway is a two-lane residential type
street constructed in a 60 foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - Vacant; PD-SF-7
South - plant & landscape nursery: R
East - Vacant: SF-12 & City limit of Carrollton
West - Vacant; TH-1
ITEM 5
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan shows residential development at
medium and hi§h densities.
ANALYSIS: In January a PD request for single-family development
(PD-SF-7} containing 169 lots was submitted on this
property. Because the Planning Commission expressed
concern regarding the development plan, density, and narrow
lot widths of that proposal, the case was taken under
advisement until February 20. At the February Commission
meeting a revised plan containing 164 lots (of greater
width) was submitted. However, because of landscaping and
screening requirements of the Lakes of Coppell Homeowners
Association, the applicant requested that his request be
denied for resubmittal in March.
The plan before you now is a straight SF-7 request,
containing a total of 148 lots. Missing from the earlier
plan is the screening wall and landscaping along Village
Parkway, the fountain in the canal adjacent to MacArthur
Boulevard, the jogging path around the subdivision, and the
greenbelt and open space areas. The density has been
reduced, all lots require 25 foot front building lines
(the old plan allowed some 20 foot front yards), and the
over-all plan design is improved from the earlier
versions.
Because the density has been reduced by 21 lots from the
original proposal, because the development of this
subdivision now reflects a more compatible lot siting
(front entry along Village Parkway vs. the side and rear
exposure of the earlier plans}, and because the original
jogging path and open space areas were of questionable
utility , staff would recommend approval of SF-7 zoning
which reflects, with minor revisions, the site plan desitin
shown on the attached zoning exhibit.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the zoning request
2) Deny the zoning request
3) Modify the zoning request
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Zoning Exhibit
ZC536STF