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THE.CiTY.OF
Mr. Abraham Varughese
100 Branchwood Trail
Coppell, Texas 75019
COPPELL
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August 3,2004
RE: Sandy Lake Road / ST 99-02A
Lot 1, Block A, Oakbend Addition
Right-of-Way / Sidewalk & Utility Easement / Temporary Slope Easement
Dear Mr. Varughese:
The City ofCoppell is currently working with the engineering firm of Teague Nail and Perkins on
the design of improvements for Sandy Lake Road (west City limits to North Coppell Road) and
Royal Lane (Sandy Lake Road to Northpoint). The existing two-lane asphalt roads will be
replaced with four-lane divided, concrete roadways with improved drainage. An eight-foot hike
and bike trail will be constructed along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, from State Road
eastward to North Coppell Road. The project is in the final design phase and the City is in the
process of obtaining the right-of-way and easements necessary to construct the project. It will be
necessary to obtain right-of-way, a sidewalk and utility easement, and a temporary slope
easement on property that is owned by you.
The right-of-way is necessary for the construction of a retaining wall along the south side of the
eight-foot hike and bike trail. The proposed roadway and trail are located further to the south and
closer to the existing eight-foot brick wall than the existing road. The bottom elevation of the
brick wall is approximately six foot higher than the elevation of the proposed trail. The retaining
wall will allow the proposed ground elevations to be tied into the existing ground elevations at the
required grade without impacting the existing eight-foot brick wall. A temporary slope easement
will be required for the slope grading between the retaining wall and existing brick wall. The
temporary slope easement will not be filed with Dallas County, and will expire upon completion
of the project.
A 35'x 35' visibility triangle was platted as a part of Lot 1, Block A, Oakbend Addition. The
City needs to obtain sidewalk and utility easement rights within the visibility triangle. The eight-
foot hike and bike trail will have an accessibility ramp at the southeast comer of the Branchwood
Trail/Sandy Lake Road intersection. The construction of the trail and accessibility ramp will
require additional area outside of the existing right-of-way. The 35'x35' triangle will also
provide additional area for the construction or relocation of utilities.
With this letter I am providing a copy of the right-of-way, sidewalk and utility easement, and
temporary slope easement necessary for the construction of Sandy Lake Road. Please review the
enclosed documents and let me know if you have any questions or if you wish to view the
construction plans . Your consideration of this matter is appreciated.
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CIP rdinator /972-304-7019
Enclosures
255 PARKWAY * P.O BOX 9478 * COPPELL TX 75019 * TEL 972/462 0022 * FAX 972/3043673