ST9501-CS 950612P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
214-462-0022
June 12, 1995
Mr. Kenneth J. Shirley
Engineer Assistant II Dallas County
Texas Department of Transportation
12000 N. Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75243-3506
Control: 3547-02-003, 3547-03-002
Highway: S.H. 121 Bypass (Phase I) from S.H. 121 at Denton Creek to Denton Tap Rd.
County: Dallas, Denton
City Project # ST 95-01
Dear Mr. Shirley:
This letter is written as a follow-up to our previous conversations concerning drainage associated
with the referenced project. During those conversations, we discussed the fact that if the water
could be taken to the east and discharged into the existing 10'xl0' box culvert constructed by
Vista Properties that there would be a cost to the City and the adjacent property owners. There
would also be a savings to the State in both the construction cost of the system and the time
involved in the acquisition of easements. During those conversations, I explored the possibility
of the State funding the $10,000 to buy capacity into the existing 10'xl0' box culvert.
Conversation at that time was that the State would not be willing to fund the dollars, however,
they would be willing to consider some "in kind" offsets associated with construction of the S.H.
121 Bypass. Our conversations generally revolved around amenities such as brick pavers at the
intersection of the proposed Bypass with Denton Tap Road.
Attached with this letter, I have provided a drawing of plan/profde sheet 8a showing general
locations of proposed brick pavers and a 6' foot sidewalk associated with S.H. 121. The brick
pavers represent a 15' band of pavers as shown in the City's Streetscape Plan for secondary
intersections. The reason I am using the secondary as opposed to major is that a major requires
a full paved stone intersection. In this case, the City would only be seeking the banded
pavestone intersection. I have enclosed a copy of the portion of the Streetscape Plan that
references the secondary intersections. Also shown on the attached sheet is a proposed 6'
sidewalk located away from the thru lanes, however, adjacent to the turnaround lanes.
Because S.H. 121 intersects Denton Tap on a skew, the brick pavers are shown on a skew. The
City would not be opposed to the brick pavers being constructed at a 90 degree angle to Denton
Tap Road. However, that could create some additional handicap ramps required for the corners.
Also, on the northern edge it appears as though the brick pavers could clip the proposed median,
therefore, you may want to consider moving that nose further north. The location of the
handicap ramps also may need to be adjusted.
The City looks forward to hearing from you in the near future concerning the ability of the State
to fund the minor amenities requested for this intersection as part of the total construction
package for the S.H. 121 Bypass.
In regards to the drainage issue, we have received approval from City Council to enter into an
agreement with Vista Properties and Coppell 200 Joint Venture and have received authorization
to fund the initial $10,000 to buy capacity into the system. I am currently in negotiations with
the attorney for Vista Properties concerning the agreement that will allow the City to pay the
$10,000 and for Vista Properties to receive offsetting credits against future roadway impact fees.
There has also been conversation with the Engineer for the Coppell 200 Joint Venture in regard
to a future pro rata agreement for the City to recoup some of the offsets that will be afforded
Vista Properties. Vista Properties also has stated that as part of the agreement they will provide
an easement to the City that encompasses the 10'xl0' box culvert.
This project is moving forward and I appreciate the willingness of TxDOT and yourself to allow
the City to resolve the drainage issues as the end result has provided a cost savings to all parties
involved. If you should have any questions concerning this information please feel free to
contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
K~nneth M. Griffin, P.E. e
Assistant City Manager / City Engineer
cc: Ulys Lane, Weir and Associates
file/sh121/txdot612.95
DAN MORALES
ATTORNEY GENERAL
June 2,1995
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The Honorable Tom Morton
Mayor
City of Coppell
Post Office Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Mayor Morton:
I wanted to advise you that we have approved and authorized outside legal counsel to assist
with the acquisition of right-of-way for the Highway 121 bypass project.
Through a separate agreement, Mr. Rider Scott of the firm David A. Dean and Associates has
agreed to work under the direction of this office in the right-of-way acquisition for the project.
Mr. Scott' s assistance is appreciated and is being provided at no cost to the state of Texas.
While the Transportation Division of this office will make final decisions relating to .the legal
matters, Mr. Scott and his firm will be required to protect and exercise the same attorney-client
privilege with information provided them, as if it was provided to an employee of this office.
The formal creation of our relationship with Mr. Scott has been accomplished by separate letter
agreement as well as verification of "no conflicts of representation".
I know this project is important to the residents and businesses of south Denton and Collin and
north Tarrant and Dallas Counties. I appreciate your taking the time to highlight the project's
history and its importance to your area.
I am hopeful this arrangement will allow the state to move as expeditiously as possible in
securing the right-of-way necessary for this phase of the project.
Thank you for your interest.
Dan Morales
Attorney General
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