Villages CC 1-3-AG241121
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CITY OF COPPELL
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
254 Winding Hollow Ln, Waiver of
Coppell Subdivision Ordinance, Section 13-9-1(G)(19)
P&Z HEARING DATE: November 21, 2024
C.C. HEARING DATE: N/A
STAFF REP.: Cole Baker, EIT, Graduate Engineer
LOCATION: East side of Winding Hollow Lane, approximately 2,350 ft north of Sandy Lake
Road
SIZE OF AREA: 0.488 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING: SF-9 (Single-Family-9)
REQUEST: A resolution of the City of Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission approving a
waiver of Coppell Subdivision Ordinance, Section 13-9-1(G)(19) of the Coppell
Code of Ordinances, requirement that a residential building pad shall not be less
than 12 inches above the curb elevation.
APPLICANT: Builder: Owner:
Zack Penn Patrick Thuemmel
Key Life Homes 141 Turnberry Ln
P.O. Box 154258 Coppell, Texas 75019
Irving, Texas 75015 patrick.thuemmel@samalinwealth.com
214-957-3096
zpenn@keylifehomes.com
HISTORY: In May 1985, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a final plat for the
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section 1. Construction of the subdivision
infrastructure was completed in February 1986. The original structure at this
address was constructed in 1987. A house fire occurred at this structure in 2018,
and the structure was subsequently demolished.
HISTORIC COMMENT: There is no existing structure.
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TRANSPORTATION: Winding Hollow Lane is a 28-foot, two-lane concrete roadway.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North: Residential – Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section 1, SF-9
South: Residential – Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section 1, SF-9
East: Residential – Cottonwood Estates Amended, SF-12
West: Residential – Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section 1, SF-9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2030 Comprehensive Plan of shows the property as suitable for Residential
Neighborhood.
DISCUSSION: The structure at this address was demolished after sustaining damage in a fire in 2018. With
the demolition of the damaged structure, the existing building slab was left in place. The
Thuemmel’s purchased the property in November of 2021, and they are proposing to
construct a new residence on the property. A request has been submitted by the Builder,
Key Life Homes, to allow for the proposed home to reuse the existing slab for the
construction of the new structure. The Building Code allows for the existing slab to be
reused upon certification by a Licensed Engineer that the foundation is structurally sound.
The existing slab is located slightly below the elevation of the existing curb of Winding
Hollow Lane in front of the property. The Coppell Subdivision Ordinance states that “pad
elevations shall be no less than 12” above curb elevation of the intersection.” The
requirements of the ordinance have changed since the original structure was constructed,
and the Builder has requested a waiver of the current Subdivision Ordinance requirement.
The Builder has submitted a drainage plan showing how drainage of the property will be
accomplished as well as an engineering report that Staff is currently reviewing.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of this waiver, subject to the following conditions:
a. The building pad site cannot be lower than one inch (1”) below the curb elevation of the affected lot
as measured at the curbline of Winding Hollow Lane;
b. The Texas licensed engineer shall provide a sealed letter to the City of Coppell attesting to the
following:
1. Adequate site drainage has been designed to protect the home from stormwater runoff.
2. Homeowner is made aware that the slab elevation does not meet current ordinance requirements.
3. Homeowner is made aware of the ongoing maintenance required for the site drainage to function
as designed.
4. Owner or engineer state awareness of any recurring drainage issues.
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c. Upon acceptance by the City Engineering Department to verify the above-stated conditions, a certified
copy of this resolution shall be filed by the owner in the deed record of Dallas County.
d. That no building permit shall be issued unless the conditions recited herein or compliance of Coppell
Subdivision Ordinance have been met.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend approval of the request
2. Recommend disapproval of the request
3. Recommend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution