Mansions Phase 1-CS 980319 CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-160R, MANSIONS BY THE LAKE
P & Z HEARING DATE: March 19, 1998
C.C. HEARING DATE: April 14, 1998
LOCATION: Along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 967 feet north
of Parkway Boulevard.
SIZE OF AREA: Entire PD 49.899 acres; clubhouse: 7,843 square feet
Daycare facility located in the clubhouse: 1,219 square feet of
interior space and 1,766 square feet of outdoor play area.
CURRENT ZONING: PD-MF-2, SF-7 and A (Planned Development, Multi Family-2,
Single Family-7 and Agriculture)
REQUEST: Amendment to the PD to allow a daycare facility in the clubhouse.
APPLICANT: Developer: Architect:
Western Rim Investors Humphreys & Partners Architects
2400 N. Highway 121,//107 5350 Alpha Road
Euless, TX 76039 Dallas, TX 75240
(817) 215-8100 (972) 701-9636
HISTORY: The original planned development was approved by City Council
on July 8, 1997.
TRANSPORTATION: In front of the subject property, Coppell Road is a 2-lane blacktop
road within a 60'-wide right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Denton Creek; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
South - Undeveloped; "PD-SF-7" Planned Development, Single Family-7
zoning
East - Single family residential development; "SF-7" Single Family-7
zoning
West - Undeveloped industrial park; "LI" Light Industrial zoning
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows the property as suitable for
medium density residential. A portion of the property is
also shown to be in the floodplain.
DISCUSSION: The proposed daycare is intended to provide an added amenity limited to only
the residents of this particular apartment community. The daycare will be
located in the club house at the entrance of the apartment complex. The
facility will accommodate approximately 22 children in 1,219 square feet of
interior space and 1,766 square feet of exterior play space. The outdoor play
space will be fenced according to the State requirements. The fence will be 4
feet in height and constructed of wrought iron/decorative metal.
The floor plan shows the day care located on the first floor of the clubhouse.
The interior space will be subdivided into an infant area, a large play area,
kitchen, restrooms, as well as several storage areas. The site plan delineates
the two required parking spaces as specified by ordinance. A cast stone sign
no larger than 2 square feet is being proposed to be placed above the front
door of the day care for identification purposes.
A non-profit organization, yet to be determined, will be contracted to provide
the day care services. A similar apartment project in South Dallas has the
local Church of Christ providing this service. The church organization is
only required to pay for the cost of utilities, while the owners manage the
facility. The applicant intends to duplicate a similar arrangement for this
project in Coppell. The use will be required to meet minimum state child
care facility guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff supports this concept and recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the
residential planned development to allow a daycare facility to be located in the club house subject
to the notation on the face of the First Floor Plan being revised to read "1,766 square ft of
exterior play space".
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan
2) First Floor Plan
3) Second Floor Plan
4) Clubhouse Elevations
5) Clubhouse/Day Care Examples
6) Daycare Sign Description
7) Informational Memorandum from Humphreys & Panners Architects
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