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September 29,2004
Mr. & Ms. Julio E. Len
102 Oakbend Drive
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Sandy Lake Road
ST 99-02A
Lot 24, Block B, Oakbend Addition
Sidewalk & Utility Easement / Temporary Slope Easement
Dear Mr. & Ms. Len:
This is a follow-up to our August 3, 2004 letter regarding the city's need for a sidewalk and
utility easement, and a temporary slope easement on your property. The easements are necessary
for the reconstruction of Sandy Lake Road to a four-lane divided roadway with improved
drainage, and the construction of an eight-foot hike and bike trail along the south side of the road.
The sidewalk and utility easement is contained within an existing 35' x 35' visibility triangle
located at the northwest comer of your parcel. The triangle-shaped easement is commonly
referred to as a 'comer clip'. The city is offering a set amount of $500.00 for this comer clip.
This is the standard amount that was established for the acquisition of comer clips on the recently
constructed portion of Sandy Lake Road. The temporary slope easement will allow the contractor
to access and utilize your property for the necessary grading. Once the grading is completed, the
area will be returned to its original condition to the maximum extent possible. Permanent utility
easements are usually acquired at one-half of the land value as shown in the Dallas Central
Appraisal District. The value of a temporary slope easement is based on a 'temporary lease' of a
permanent utility easement at a 5% return to the owner. Temporary slope easements are not filed
with Dallas County, and expire upon completion of the project. The acquisition of these
easements will not adversely impact your property, the existing 7-foot brick wall, or the entry
SIgn.
This letter constitutes an offer from the City of Coppell for the acquisition of the easements as
follows:
1. Acquisition of sidewalk and utility easement (comer clip)
2. Acquisition oftemporary slope easement at ($ 1. 88/sq. ft. x 348 sq. ft.) x 5%
$500.00
33.00
Total
$533.00
Construction is scheduled to start in the I st quarter of 2005 and we need to acquire the easements
as soon as possible. Enclosed are copies of the easement documents. If the above offer is
acceptable, please sign below and return to this office. Once the letter is received, the process for
payment of the $533.00 can start. When the check is ready, we can arrange a mutually agreeable
method to exchange the documents and the check.
255 PARKWAY * P.O.BOX 9478 * COPPELL TX 75019 * TEL 972/462 0022 * FAX 972/304 3673
Your consideration of this matter is appreciated and should you have any questions, please
contact myself or Suzan Taylor at 972-304-7019.
Sincerely,
'X-INt 4-
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering/Public Works
Office 972/304-3686
Fax 972/304-7041
E-mail kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us
Enclosures