Stratford Manor-CS 950715 (2) JUL ! 8 1995
Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Assistance City Manager/City Engineer
255 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Slope failure along Denton Creek in Villages of Coppe!! !II and P,ablic Hearing on
20th July I995, Case No. ZC-583
Dear Mr. Griffin,
We wish to formally object to the proposed zoning changes in consideration of Case No. ZC-583, Creekside
Estates.
Your office and the city, as well as Tipton Engineering, are well aware of the creek bank erosion and deterioration
problems that are occurring on my property (973 Parker, Villages of Coppell lid and my neighbors' properties
(977, 981 and 985 Parker Drive) which lie downstream from the property in consideration. As I understand the
proposal, Creekside Estates will involve the reclamation of flood plain property along Denton Creek, just as the
development of the Villages of Coppell III required. By allowing the proposed zoning changes and subsequent
development on the property in question, the city is inviting additional creek bank problems for unsuspecting
future Coppell homeowners.
In addition, further floodplain development may have additional adverse impacts on my and my neighbors'
properties. Additional development upstream from our properties will likely further restrict flood waters, causing
Denton Creek levels to rise and causing the rate of water flow to increase. These changes will hasten the
deterioration of our properties ultimately causing more headaches and costs for responsible parties. It's clear that
the city should not proceed with developing along Dentron Creek and in the floodplain until it has a thorough
understanding of the impacts of develo~aiong the creek and a clear understanding of its responsibilities
,u o ,I hom e .
Russ and Jennifer Olivier 973 Parker Drive ~/ ~
Coppell, TX 75019
214-393-4772
cc: City of Coppell Planning and Zoning Department
Jim Witt, City Manager, City of Coppell
David Surratt, Auorney at Law, Canterbury, Stuber, Elder and Gooch,