Peninsulas-CS 940324 (2) CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE #ZC-552, MacArthur Park Addition
P & Z HEARING DATE: March 24, 1994
C. C. HEARING DATE: April 12, 1994
LOCATION: Located at the north side of Denton Creek, along the east and west
side of MacArthur Boulevard
SIZE OF AREA: Tract 1:6.96 acres;
Tract 2:14.47 acres for a total of 21.43 acres of land.
CURRENT (C) Commercial
ZONING:
REQUEST: Consideration and approval of a zoning change from (C)
Commercial to (SF-9) Single-family-9.
APPLICANT: Vista Properties Inc. Carter & Burgess
5950 Berkshire Lane 7950 Elmbrook Dr.
Suite 400 Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75225 Dallas, TX 75247-4951
HISTORY: As this parcel of land was annexed, it came into the City with an
Agricultural zoning classification, until permanent zoning
comparable to that granted by the disannexing entity was
established, which was commercial zoning.
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TRANSPORTATION: The two parcels are bound by MacArthur Blvd. is a primary six-
lane divided (P6D) thoroughfare within a 120' r.o.w.
thoroughfare, which tapers down to a 110' r.o.w., and is built to
'~' construction standards.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - Vacant; (LI) and (HC) zoning
South - Vacant; (A), (SF) and (C) zoning
East - Vacant; (A) zoning
West - Vacant; (HC) zoning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The area north of Denton Creek was not incorporated in the
Coppell City limits until 1989, after having been disannexed by the
City of Lewisville, therefore, this area is not included in the
comprehensive plan.
ANALYSIS: Vista Properties (developer) would like for you to consider
rezoning this property from (C) commercial to (SF-9) single-family
because they believe the physical characteristics of the property are
best suited to a high-end single family user.
MacArthur Park Addition is virtually an island. It is surrounded
by water on all sides an is covered with large trees. So while the
surrounding zoning to the north may not lend itself to supporting
single-family development, there are some factors that must be
given some consideration in determining proper zoning.
First, most of the property to the south of MacArthur Park is
zoned and developed as single-family, although the portion along
the southeast side is zoned agricultural, but is very likely to be
developed as single-family. Secondly, development of any type
will necessitate the removal of trees, but single-family development
will most likely allow more trees to remain rather than commercial
construction. Another reason for supporting this ease is from a
traffic stand point. This subdivision, which is composed of 52
single-family lots, will be much less of a burden on MacArthur
than if a commercial development were to be constructed here.
Staff is not opposed to the proposed zoning change however, we
offer the following concerns.
There are problems with annexing both of these parcels into the
Municipal Utility District (MUD). Until the issue is resolved,
these parcels will not be provided with sewer service. The
Coppell City Council met on March 15, and recommended that the
City absorb the MUD. Resolution of the MUD may take a few
months to complete, so until such time, staff must maintain its
position to recommend that approval of a final plat not be granted
until a decision has been made regarding the MUD's status.
Along the westernmost portion of the subject property, a parcel of
property which is indicated as the Parks of Coppell, J.V. tract,
appears to be landlocked on three sides. Although, it is
questionable as to whether the property is usable, the property
owner is still entitled to gaining access to a public street. The
applicant will be able to address the maintenance easement during
the public meeting.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the zoning change.
2) Deny the zoning change.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Zoning exhibit.
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