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(9/28/2010) Keith Marvin - Re: FW: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales Development - SEC I.H. 635 EB Entrance Ra...Page 1
From: Keith Marvin
To:O'Connor, Jim
CC:Diamond, Marcie; Griffin, Ken
Date: 11/17/2006 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales Development - SEC I.H. 635
EB Entrance Ramp at Ro
Jim,
We have seen the plans for this development. The developer told us that he had been told that the City of Irving would not
require that he obtain a permit from them. Obviously the City of Coppell will not approve anything outside our jurisdiction.
That's actually why this project is on hold, they have been in negotiations with DFW for approval of a lease for som
property outside our city limit.
The City of Coppell has approved the site plan with the driveway shown as is, of course this approval is contingent upon
DFW approval of the lease area. In the event that Irving, DFW, or TxDot takes exception to any of the design elements
that affect thier areas of responsibility, the developer may be forced to reconsider his design.
Keith R. Marvin, P.E.
City of Coppell
(972) 304-7044
kmarvin@ci.coppell.tx.us
>>> "Jim O'Connor" <joconnor@ci.irving.tx.us> 11/17/06 2:54 PM >>>
Keith,
I heard from the engineer, Mike Alturk, designing the proposed
convenience store with gasoline sales project at the southeast corner of
I.H. 635 at Royal Lane.
He is sending me PDF's of the site and paving plans for our review of
the access to Royal Lane. Access is of interest to both Irving and
Coppell. All drainage goes to TxDOT, so that is their concern. I
believe that Mike said that the City of Coppell has be given all of the
plans for review. He also said that the one and only access for the
site is the former Cotton Road.
I have not seen any plans so far, but, I would be most interested in
hearing your comments on the access design.
Under the City of Irving's "Master Thoroughfare Plan", Royal Lane is
classified as a "major arterial". As such certain requirements apply to
any driveway access. A posted speed limit of 40 mph also imposes
certain requirements, as does its location on the queuing side of the
intersection with the I.H. 635 ramps. Since this driveway "splits" the
limits of our two cities, I suggest that we go with the more restrictive
criteria.
The engineer was rather surprised that he would have to deal with the
City of Irving on this, since, except for access control, the City of
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Irving has no interest in this project and he was given misleading
information by our Engineering Division. Therefore, I think he is
fairly far along on his design so any changes we need to get to him
ASAP.
Have a great weekend.
Jim O'Connor
Transportation Manager
City of Irving
________________________________
From: michael alturk [mailto:michaelalturk@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:51 AM
To: 'Miller, Tiffini'; asharaf@victrongroup.com; KHARCO@aol.com;
IMADKATTAN@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Cc: Jim O'Connor; 'Rodriguez, Robert'; mfarhat55@aol.com; 'Terrell,
John'
Subject: RE: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales Development
- SEC I.H. 635 EB Entrance Ramp at Royal Lane
Tiffini,
I have contacted the City of Irving (David Evans) when you first started
this project. As you have provided me his name for coordination. He
indicated at that time that the City of Irving will not be involved with
this project and it would be the City of Coppell and DFW. That was the
direction we proceeded with.
I have called James O'Conner to provide him with whatever is needed to
take care of his concern if there is any.
I hope this sheds some light on our earlier direction of process on this
project.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Thanks
Michael Alturk
MA Engineering & Construction
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1120 S. Freeway, Suite 118
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817-885-8600 Office
817-271-9066 Cell
________________________________
From: Miller, Tiffini [mailto:TCMiller@dfwairport.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:35 PM
To: asharaf@victrongroup.com; KHARCO@aol.com;
MICHAELALTURK@SBCGLOBAL.NET; IMADKATTAN@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Cc: Jim O'Connor; Rodriguez, Robert; mfarhat55@aol.com; Terrell, John
Subject: FW: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales Development
- SEC I.H. 635 EB Entrance Ramp at Royal Lane
Ali,
Could you have the appropriate person from your staff contact Jim
O'Connor with the City of Irving to discuss the proposed access for the
development at 635 and Royal Lane. It has come to my attention that the
Royal Lane boundary is divided by the abandoned Cotton Road that you
will be leasing from us for part of your development on Airport
property. The area you have proposed as your access to the property
impacts the City of Irving's side of Royal Lane. We will need to
coordinate with the City of Irving and provide them your plans as the
access impacts Irving outside the airport's boundary.
Please let me know if you have questions. Otherwise, contact Jim
directly to provide him with the plans that display the proposed access
for his review. Jim's contact information can be found below or feel
free to email him at joconnor@ci.irving.tx.us .
Thanks in advance for your assistance and immediate attention to this.
Best Regards,
Tiffini C. Miller
Manager
Commercial Development
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Direct: 972-574-1137
Fax: 972-574-8709
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-----Original Message-----
From: Miller, Tiffini
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:37 AM
To: 'Jim O'Connor'; Rodriguez, Robert
Cc: Jim Driscoll; Keith Marvin; Pyles, Michael; Terrell, John; 'Marcie
Diamond'
Subject: RE: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales Development
- SEC I.H. 635 EB Entrance Ramp at Royal Lane
Jim:
A portion of the proposed entrance does impact the portion of Royal Lane
in Irving (as divided by Cotton Road). I will have the developer
contact you to provide plans that show the proposed entrance for the
development. The plans have not been sent to permitting at the City of
Coppell yet which may explain why Keith Marvin was not aware of the
proposed project. Keith can contact Marcie Diamond, Director of
Planning at the City of Coppell to receive the most recent plans, plat,
etc.
It is my understanding that there has always been an access point at
Cotton Road which should not pose a problem for this development. I am
sure that the developer is aware that both cities will exercise access
control for the property; therefore, I will have the developer contact
you immediately. Could you let me know what your approval process
entails regarding the access off Royal Lane for this development after
you review the plans. Will it require council approval or can this be
done at the staff level since a small portion of Royal Lane i n Irving
is affected by this?
Please let me know if additional assistance is needed or if you do not
receive a call within the next few days from a Victron Stores
representative to discuss this access issue with you.
Please feel free to contact me if you should have any additional
questions regarding the project.
Best Regards,
Tiffini C. Miller
Manager
Commercial Development
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Office: 972-574-1137
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Fax: 972-574-8709
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim O'Connor [mailto:joconnor@ci.irving.tx.us]
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:52 AM
To: Rodriguez, Robert; Miller, Tiffini
Cc: Jim Driscoll; Keith Marvin
Subject: Proposed Convenience Store with Gasoline Sales
Development - SEC I.H. 635 EB Entrance Ramp at Royal Lane
Robert and Tiffini,
The City of Irving has been alerted by TxDOT that a plan has
been submitted for access to Royal Lane for a proposed convenience store
with retail gasoline sales to be located on DFW Airport (City of Dallas)
property at the southeast corner of the freeway interchange of Royal
Lane with the eastbound entrance ramp of I.H. 635.
The property, while owned by the City of Dallas and under
control of DFW Airport and, therefore, not subject to zoning,
permitting, nor inspection by the City of Irving nor City of Coppell,
will require access to Royal Lane for which the City of Irving and City
of Coppell retain ownership and control. The City limit line between
Irving and Coppell runs down the centerline of Cotton Road, therefore,
the property is in both cities and its access is likely to require the
approval of both cities.
The plan presented to TxDOT shows an driveway access using the
existing approach of abandoned Cotton Road (which still, physically,
exists). This will involve both cities in the approval and permitting
of this one connection to Royal Lane. Any other connection would
involve one city or the other. As you know, TxDOT will not allow any
driveway connections to a freeway mainlane ramp.
Before proceeding significantly further with your review of this
project, please contact me and Keith Marvin at the City of Coppell for
the city reviews of the access(es).
Thanks! Have a good day.
James E. O'Connor, P.E., RPLS
Transportation Manager
City of Irving, Texas
972-721-2646 phone
972-721-3720 fax
972-877-1085 mobile