Riverchase (4)-AG 910924C,~n~deraticn of a z~i~ change result, Ca~e ~PD*I Family-~, to
(PD-SF-9) pi~,m~l Development SJagle-Family-9, c~ peope~y located approximately ~,110 feet
south of Sand~ Lake Road, ~ the ~est ~ide of Riveedmse Drive, and am~i~i-~ 47.015 ac~e~
at the request of Heath and Knight Properlie~ lnt-ospective parc. baser.
STAFF REP.: Gary L. Sieb, pl~nnln~ Directm-
OTHER REP.:
DATE:
Date of pl~i~ & Z~inE Meeting: Au~mst ~-9, 1991 (Sper4.! Called Hearing)
Decisi~m of Plannin~ & Zoning Commi~ Apl~oval (4-1, Redfced ,~f~.,o~ed) ~ith t~ following
conditions:
1. completion of Riverchase Drive from existing roadway to ~,~y Lake Road
landscaping must be completed and maintained by a homeowne~ amociati~m
3. 2~000 square foot minimum ~tioned house size
BUDGET AMT.
AMT +/- BUDGET
FIN&NCI&L REVIEW BY_~
LEGAL REVIEW BY:
REVIEWED BY CM:
CASE
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C. C. HEARING DATE:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
PD-118 (Riverchase Estates)
August 29, 1991
September 24, 1991
LOCATION:
Approximately 2110 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the
west side of Riverchase Drive.
SIZE OF AREA: 47.015 Acres
REQUEST:
Zoning change request from (SF-9) Single-Family-9, to
(PD-SF-9) Planned Development Single-Family-9, for
construction of single family homes.
the
APPLICANT:
Heath & Knight Properties
(Potential Purchaser)
16660 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 248-9190
Dowdey & Assoc. (Engineer)
Mr. Bill Anderson
16250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 931-0694
HISTORY:
In September 1990, this 47 acre parcel was rezoned from
(SF-0) Single-Family-0, to (SF-9) Single-Family-9. At that
same Council meeting, a preliminary plat on 27.5 acres was
approved allowing 84 single-family lots.
In July of 1991, Planning Commission recommended denial
without prejudice of this 47 acre zoning request because of
some unresolved open space issues dealing with the kind of
open space being proposed, end maintenance of that open
space. Adoption of the (SF-9) zoning classification was
also at issue. The owner of the property (First Gibraltar
Bank, FSB, of Houston) has now requested that the zoning
change ordinance be s-hmitted to City Council.
TRANSPORTATION: Before this parcel can be developed, Riverchase Drive
will need extension. Riverchase is proposed to be a four
lane undivided arterial contained within a 70 foot
right-of-way, and shows on the Thoroughfare Plan as a C4U
street.
ITEM 4
SURROUI~DING LAND USE & ZONING:
The surrounding area is currently vacant or contains
Riverchase Golf Course. Current zoning is now (SF-9) on
the subject tract, (SF-12-SUP) (Golf Course) on the west,
south and north, and (SF-9) on the east.
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN:
Indicates low density, single-family development
subject tract as well as surrounding area.
on the '
ANALYSIS:
As pointed out above, this parcel has had a long and
interesting zoning history. From (SF-0) to (SF-9) in a
time frame of less than one year, suggests an active zoning
background. Our attorney has recommended that we obtain a
letter from the owner of this parcel (First Gibraltar of
Houston), clarifying their position - do they desire (SF-9)
which was passed last Sept,mher, (in which case we need a
written request to draft the ordinance) or do they desire
to drop their request and have the zoning remain (SF-0).
We have now received that letter to rezone (attached). Now
that that is resolved, we can consider the zoning request.
In essence, this applicant wishes to build upon the earlier
zoning and requests a PD on 47 acres. In addition, a
preliminary subdivision plat is also being proposed so that
zoning and platting will proceed expeditiously.
Not only zoning is unresolved here. Density has increased
from 84 lots to 92 on the same land area. In addition,
there are questions involving the linear park (who pays for
it, how much, when is it developed, etc), and the
obligations of this purchaser to the overall "plan" of the
Riverchase development. You have a letter from Mr.
Lebowitz (attached) which attempts to address the park
issue.
Although these issues can be resolved, we need more
detailed commitments assuring they will be addressed. The
accompanying Lebowitz letter attempts to answer many of our
concerns. The "comfort level" we have with these
commitments warrants further discussion with Commission at
the briefing session.
ALTERNATIVES: 1)
2)
3)
ATTACHMENTS: 1)
3)
Approve the zoning change
Deny the zoning change
Modify the zoning change
Zoning Exhibit
Letter to rezone from First Gibraltar
Louis Lebowitz Letter of August 2, 1991
PDll8STF
August 8, 1991
Mt. (3ary L. $1eb
RE: The Vlllag.. of Rlverclmle. Zoning
Dear Mr. $1eb:
You are hereby authorized by Flr~t Gibraltar Bank, FSB to proceed w~h the ~ ordinance action
by the City Council, to =13prova the zoning o~lrance cu~y I~endlng on the m r~remed
Sincerely,
David Iq. Footer
Vloe Preal(tent
Rr~ Gib~ta' l]aak, ~ IP, OI ~or~ [~t.~ Ilouso~ Isa ,'rT0~) 7L,,'1-872-~100
8214 WESTCHESTER, SUITE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
214:363.~;615
Augus~ 2, 1991
ViA FAX NO. 393-0948
Mr. Gary L. Sled
Director 05 Planning & Co~unity Services
City of Coppell
P. O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas ~5019
Dear Gory:
Pursuant to ou: work session yesterday, following is a summary of
how we would propose dealing with the landscaping and maintenance
of the linear park, as well as the other issues raised at the work
s~ssion.
As discussed, we would propose to turn the linear park into a green
space area. This area would be seeded, as necessary, and mowed on
a regular basis. We wou;d propose to do this in conjunction with
the development of the first parcel of the property in question,
which, actually, abuts the linear park. Thereafter, the
maintenanoe of the lineal' park would be assumed by the existing
homeowners' association.
With respect to the second access road to Belt Line Road (Fairway
Drive), which was originally contemplated to be located east of Mac
Arthur Boulevard, we believe that this issue should be addressed at
the time that the parcel abutting this proposed street is
developed.
With respect to the other co~mltments originally made by Terra to
the City in ~985, concerning this development, the general decline
in real estate values over the last five years, and the reality of
the market today, make it difficult, if not impossible, for any new
developer to assume these commitments, to the extent t~at they
exceed current zoning, landscaping, and other requirements of the
TPANSMITTE[, ~---' '- '
· ~btl .--'14 30_'-, -=o,',-, -'~ ':'1 '-
. ¢.., 02. ll:g¢' P,Oo ~SLJ-DALLAE (
city. According, with the exception of the foregoing, we would,
respectfully, request tn&t no special requirements be imposed upon
this development.
Sincerely,
SLJ COMPANY, TRUSTEE
By: ..~--
H. Lebowitz, Director
LHL?J~