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Discu~ion and Consideration of a variance to Ordinance 90489 (City of Coppeli Thoroughfare Plan)
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Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., City Engineer
Variance to Ordinance 90489 (City of Coppeil Thoroughfare Plan)
concerning the spacing of medians
Date: June 8, 1993
In October, 1990, a new Thoroughfare Plan was adopted by the City of Coppell. The
Thoroughfare Plan provided classifications for all major streets within the City of Coppell, plus
it gave particulars on the construction of those streets. Currently, the Stonemeade Subdivision
is being constructed north of Town Center on the north side of Parkway Blvd. The developer
is required to construct a left turn lane into the main entrance of Stonemeade Estates.
Staff previously approved a left turn configuration for the entrance that was consistent with our
Subdivision Rules and Regulations and the Thoroughfare Plan. However, at the April 23, 1993
City Council meeting, direction was given to staff that the "Ring Road" concept would be
implemented around Town Center. After that direction was given, staff reevaluated the
proposed turn lane into the Stonemeade Estates. It was determined that when the Ring Road is
constructed on the west side of Town Center a median opening and a turn lane should be
provided for the Ring Road. To accommodate both the Ring Road and the entrance into
Stonemeade Estates some concessions need to be made on the spacing of the median opening and
on the general construction of the median opening.
Parkway Blvd. is shown as a C4D on our Thoroughfare Plan. The C4D roadway requires a
minimum median spacing of 300 feet and a desirable median spacing of 530 feet. The median
spacing is measured from nose of median to nose of median. The proposed median opening to
serve Stonemeade Estates and the Ring Road is 151.69 feet. This is approximately one-half of
the standard proposed in the City of Coppell Thoroughfare Plan. Because of the need to provide
some type of storage area for vehicles turning left either into Stonemeade Estates or into the
future ring road, staff recommends the approval of the spacing of this median opening.
At this time, only the portion of the median opening that services Stonemeade Estates will be
constructed. When the Ring Road is constructed, the other median opening will be constructed.
There will be some landscaping in the nose area of the median opening at this time by the
developers of Stonemeade Estates. The landscaping will extend to a point whereby the median
becomes six foot wide. In the future, when the entire median configuration is constructed, there
will be some type of low level landscaping provided in the entire median.
While this is not a optimum situation, having a median opening with some storage capacity for
both roads is better than not having a median or having a median opening with no left turn lane.
Staff recommends approval of this variance to Ordinance 90489 and will be available to answer
any questions at the City Council meeting.
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motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson voted against the motion.
15.
Discussion and 'consideration of a variance to Ordinance 90489 (City of Coppell
Thoroughfare Plan) concerning the spacing of medians.
Ken Griffin, City Engineer, made a presentation to Council and addressed concerns of Council.
Councilmember Weaver asked that "no parking~ signs be put on Parkway. Couneilmember
Reitman moved to grant a variance to Ordinance No. 90489 (City of Coppell Thoroughfare Plan)
concerning the spacing of medians. Councilmember R°bertson seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Reitman,
Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Consideration and approval of a Preliminary Plat Extension, for a period of one year,
for Copper Stone (formerly Parks of Coppell, Section 4), located north of Coppell High
School and west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Centex Real Estate Corporation.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to Council and
addressed Council's concerns. Following discussion, Bill Anderson with Dan Dowdy &
Associates, also made a presentation to Council. Following discussion, Councilmember Weaver
moved to approve a Preliminary Plat Extension, for a period of one year, for Copper Stone
(formerly Parks of Coppell, Section 4), located north of Coppell High School and west of
Denton Tap Road. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with
Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson voted against the motion.
17. Discussion and consideration of potential relocation of new traffic signal at Coppell Road
and Bethel Road.
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve the relocation of a new traffic signal at Coppell Road
and Bethel Road subject to applicant paying all relocation costs which are estimated at $4880
and that applicant respond to Staffby noon on June 11, 1993 as to whether applicant will or will
not pay expenses and to sign an agreement between the City and property owner to accept cost.
Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor
of the motion.
Citizen's Appearance was heard at this time. See Item 21 for minutes.
18. A.
Acceptance of the resignation of Robert Banks, who is an alternate member of the
Cable Review Board.
Councilmember Garrison moved to accept the resignation of Robert Banks from his position as
alternate on the Cable Review Board. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Reitman,
Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
B. Appointment of an alternate member to the Cable Review Board to replace the
vacancy left by the resignation of Robert Banks whose term expires on
September 30, 1994.
Councilmember Weaver moved to appoint Margaret Jean Quinn as alternate to the Cable Review
Board. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
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