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L~WRENC~ W.
1~6E~'T E, H~GER
I~.TER G.
DAVID M.
~RUCE A. ~TOCK&RD
NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAGER & SMITH, L.L.
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February6,1997
VIA FACSIMn.I~. 972./3 04-3623
Mr. Jim Witt
city Man.er
City of Coppell
255 ParkwsY Boulevard
P.O. Box 4'/8
Coppell, Texas 75019
BeMine Development, Ina
Jim:
Recently we received a revised drai~ of the proposed Developme~
between the City of Coppell, Texas and Brazes Beltline Development, Inc. fi
Esq.
We reviewed the proposed Development Agre~nent ~nd provide the:
Although we were not involved in the detailed negotiations regardint
Development Agreement we will nonetheless provide our concerns regarding
Initially we note, that thc City should be satis~ed that thc improven
each party are accurately described within the A&reement.
Next, we note that Paragraph 5 of the r~ital$ descxibe$ the improw
the drainage channel by thc developer at its sole cost. The improvements to
are limited to clearing existing vegetation from the drainage channel to perm
storm water, modification of side slopes for proper maintenance and dr
installation of new landscaping for thc first one hundred ~ 050) feet w~
The Agreement does not describe the type or amount of landscaping tc
drainage channel. In addition, the drainage channel improvements are to
developer simultaneous with the completion of the building to be constrm
Some thought should be given to establishing a final date for completion of'
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om Cyril D. Kaamir,
,"ollowing comments.
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the pres~u~t terms.
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nents to be made to
the drainage channel
t the proper flow of
dnage, and for the
st of Beltline Road.
be installed in the
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'.ed on the property.
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FEB 07 '97 11:29 FR NICHOLS JCKSON DLLRD 214 965 0010 TO COPPELL
Mr. Jim Witt
February 6, 1997
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Next, we note Paragraph 10 of the rec~als requires the City at its soh
storm sewer improvements within or adjacent to Lake Shore Drive eom
heights to match street, relevel the tops ofinIets, and r~nfir broken and/or
City must begin construction within thirty (30) days after the issuanc~
occupancy for the building that will be constructed on the property and
within ninety (90) days a/ret initiation of construction.
Next, we note that Paragraph 11 of the recitals requires the City to r~
existing water lines consisting of the installation of Wrangler Drive water li~
water lines consistent and in accordance with City water master plan at its ·
The description of the improvements is too broad and should be rdlned ~
possible. The City must complete construction of those improvements by 1ul
Next, we note that Paragraph 12 of the redtals allows the dl
unimproved portion of the right-of-way of Beltline Road that is adjacent to
line of the property for landscaping improvements that the owner deems ne
the owner's sole judgment and discretion. The City does not have a
landscaping selected by the developer, although the City is granted the ~
development plans and the development budget. No date is established fl
Beltline landscape improvement. A date should be established ii'that is of tnb
Next, we note that Paragraph 13 of the recitals provides that
obligated to pay for or to contribute to the cost, de.sign, installation, constn
of a hike and bike trail if the City elects to cause one to be located on the pr~
the City constructs or causes to be constructed a hike and bike trail
unimproved portion of the right of way of Beltline adjacent to the eastl
property, and not located on the property, City must coordinate the desigr
hike and bike trail with the Beltline landscape improvements. The developel
obligation to construct a hike and bike trail on the property.
The balance of the provisions of the A/p'eement are fairly standard *,
Since it has be=n some time s/nee we last d/scus,~d this matter, I do not roca
City Council already authorized the City Manager or Mayor to enter in!
Agreement. We doubt seriously that all the details contained within the prop~
discussed and contemplated by the City Council if such deleg~ion was pro'
we recommend that the final A~'eement be placed on the City Council a
Finally, we note that the name of the City Secretary, Linda Grau should be
Roach.
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~cost to make certain
isting of adjust inlet
wked hget concrete.
of a certificate of
,mplete construction
aye improvements to
es and south Beltline
)le cost and expense.
id clerified to
~r 1, 1997.
;vcioper to use the
~he eastern boundary
cessarily desirable in
~y control over the
ight to approve the
~r completion of the
:rest to the City.
he developer is not
.-tion or maintenance
)petty. Moreover, if
be located in the
,,m boundary of the
and location of the
S are relieved of any
td not objectionable.
Il whether or not the
o this Development
~sed agreement were
~ded, Accordingly,
genda for approval.
:hangod to Kathleen
NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAGER & SMITH, L.L P.
FEB 87 '97 11:29
Mr. Sim Witt
February 6, 1997
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FR NICHOLS JCKSON DLLRD 214 965 0010 TO COPPELL ~Z
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Thank you for your attention to this matter. By copy of this le~er, ~¢ are providing our
comments to Cyril D. Kasmir, Esq., attorney for the developer and KenCniffih,' City Engineer.
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Cyril D. ~
K~ Oriffm
NICHOLS, ,)'ACKSON, DH.,LA~
HA~ & SIVflTH, L.L.P.
Peter O. Smith
VIA FACSII~fI.E 220-0230
VIA FACSIMU___.E
NICHOLS, JACKSON, DILLARD, HAOER & SMITH, L.L.
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