St Andrews Est-CS031218CASE:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
St. Andrews Estates, Lots 1 through 24X, Block 2,
Final Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. ttEARING DATE:
December 18, 2003
January 13, 2004
STAFF REP.:
Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning
LOCATION:
Along the north side of DeForest Road, between Prestxvick Court
and Stratford Lane.
SIZE OF AREA:
Approximately 10 acres of property.
CURRENT ZONING:
SF- 12 (Single Family- 12)
REQUEST:
Final Plat approval to allow a 23-1ot single-family subdivision, and
one common area lot.
APPLICANT:
The Holmes Builders, Inc.
1406 Halsey Way, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX. 75007
(972) 242-1770, Ext. 201
FAX (972) 242-2931
HISTORY:
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There has been no recent development history on the subject tract
other than the preliminary plat ~vhich was approved by City Council
on September 9, 2003. In the recent past, this site was the City of
Coppell's Service Center. The Serv'ice Center recently moved to a
new location and this 10 acre property was placed on the market for
competitive bidding. The Holmes Builders, Inc., was the successful
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bidder and now wishes to plat the property for residential
development.
TRANSPORTATION:
DeForest Road is an unimproved asphalt road contained within a
variable width right-of-way ranging from 40 to 50 feet. It is planned
to eventually be a 27-foot wide concrete street with a 50-foot right-
of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -single-family residence; PD-184 SF-ED
South - single-family residences; PD-137 (zero lot line)
East- single-family residences; PD-161 SF-12
West - single-family residences: SF-12
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for public/institutional use; single-family
residences were proposed if the Service Center were to
vacate the property.
DISCUSSION:
This property was considered for preliminaw plat approval last
month. As stated in the November staff report, we would normally consider
such a request through the Planned Development process (the applicant
wished to eliminate alleys, exceed the maximum height of screening fences
and cul-de-sac length, among others). However, based upon a condition of
City sale that the property be used for single-family development and
considering the low density of the proposed project, last month, Council
approved a preliminary plat with alterations to the subdivision regulations
(as opposed to the Zoning Ordinance). The applicant now wishes to finalize
his development proposal and requests approval of this Final Plat document.
The applicant has addressed the conditions for preliminary plat approval,
and with some clarifications (see John Elias' e-mail attached) and additional
dialogue with City staff', this plat is ready for approval.
RECOMMENDATION TO TIlE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is reconm~ending APPROVAL of the Final Plat for St. Andrews
Estates, subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions of the preliminary plat are followed. (See attached letter
to applicant dated September 10, 2003.)
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2. Tree mitigation plan will be followed (reference John Elias e-mail
attached) and a reforestation fee in the amount orS11,800 will be paid.
3. Stonewick Lane alignment is acceptable to all parties.
4. Homeowners Association will be formed to maintain all conmqon
property.
5. Resolve outstanding floodplain and drainage issues with Engineering.
6. Receive written permission from adjacent property owner to west that
realigned Stonewick Lane is acceptable.
ALTERNATIVES
1)
2)
3)
Recommend approval of the request
Recommend disapproval of the request
Reco~runend modification of the request
ATTACHMENTS:
1)
2)
3)
Final Plat Document.
John Elias e-mail
Letter dated September 10, 2003
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i Gar~ Sieb- Re: 'l:ree Mi{igation !..ett~r ....................... Pag-ge 1~l
From: John Elias
To: Jori Dostert
Date: 12/5/2003 3:16:55 PM
Subject: Re: Tree Mitigation Letter
John Dostert & Terry Holmes,
The attached letter regarding tree mitigation for the St. Andrews Estates development is an unacceptable
option. In previous discussions with Joe Grubbs, as well as Terry Holmes it has been stated that tree
planting on individual lots would not contribute toward tree retribution. A contribution in the amount of
$11,800 to the City of Coppell Reforestation and Natural Areas Fund will be required. A tree removal
permit will be required before any trees can be removed.
Thank You
John Elias
Parks Dept
City of Coppell
>>> "Jori Dostert" <jdostert@theholmesbuilders.com> 12/4/03 4:21:43 PM >>>
John,
Attached is the letter regarding tree mitigation from Terry.
Jon Dostert
The Holmes Builders
972-242-1770 ext 209
972-242-2931 Fax
idostertC, theholmesbuilders, corn
CC: Gary Sieb
T H E C I T Y 0 F
COl'FELL
September 10, 2003
Mr Terry Holmes
The Holmes Builders
1406 Halsey Way, Suite I00
CatTollton, TX 75007
RE: St. Andrews Estates~ Lots 1-24X~ Block 2, Preliminan, Plat
Dear Terr3 :
"/'his letter is to inform you that the St. Andrews Estates Lots 1 throut~h 24X_~BJBlock 2. Prelim/nary
P. la~2,t to allow a 23-1ot single-family subdivision, and one common area lot, on approximately 10
acres of property located along the north side Of Deforest Road between Prestwick Court and
Strat/brd [.ane, was approved bv the Coppell Cils' Council on Tuesday, September 9. '~ " '
' ' ~00o, subject
to the following conditions: -
1 ) The cul-de-sac shall not exceed 625 feet in ength
2) Final approval of the alignment of the extension of Stoncx~,ick Lane.
3) Council grantcd waivers of the ,,',all height/setback and alley requirements.
4) Specie' that the common landscaping as~d wall easement will bc maintained by the
HOA
5)
6)
Ensure that a cotmecting sidev, alk will be constructed between Lots 14 and 15.
Understanding that a $2,000 flood study reviev,, fee ,,',ill be paid to the C b', and
no dexek)pment will be allou~ed in floo~Jplain areas until ail appropriate approvals
are obtained.
7) No structures or fill ',',ill be allo'~,,ed in the revised floodplain.
8) Engineering '~ill require additional infbrmation on the grading plan.
9) Determination and approval of the final tree mitigation plan.