Shadydale 4B-CS070816
CITY OF COPPEll
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Case No.: S-1243-SF-12, Lot 4B, Block A, Shadvdale Acres
P&Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
August 1 6, 2007
September 11, 2007
STAFF REP:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
1 47 Oak Trail
SIZE OF AREA:
Approximately 1 acre of property
CURRENT ZONING:
SF-12 (Single-Family-12)
REQUEST:
Zoning change from SF-12 to S-1243-SF-12 (Special Use Permit-
1243-Single Family-12) to allow a home to be built with stucco
type construction.
APPLICANT:
Owner
Andy Sinkular
1306 S. Greenstone
Duncanville, Texas 75137
Phone: 214-679-9248
Fax: 972-484-4999
Representative:
Arpit Joshi (A.J.)
3901 Cornwall Street
Piano, Texas 75093
Phone: 214-679-9298
Fax: 972-484-4999
HISTORY:
The subject tract, Lot 4-B, Block A, was formed with the division of
Tract 4, Block A in a plat recorded in June 1982. The 2,400 square
foot house, built in 1987, was recently demolished.
TRANSPORTATION:
Oak Trail is a substandard, asphalt street, built within 60' of right-of-
way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Residential; SF-12 (Single Family-12)
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South - Vacant; SF-12 (Single Family-12)
East - Residential; SF-12 (Single Family-12)
West - Residential; PD-148-SF (Planned Development-148-Single
Family)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Coppell Comprehensive Master Plan shows the property as
suitable for low density residential.
DISCUSSION:
As outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, any material. other than
defined masonry that exceeds 20% of the structure, must procure
approval from the Planning Commission and City Council before
proceeding with construction. Specifically, approval of a Special
Use Permit is needed to allow for stucco construction. The reason
for this requirement relates to the "old world" architectural style
the city has attempted to encourage since the mid '80's. Since
that time, we have attempted to evaluate these SU P requests
based upon a number of criteria including number already in the
neighborhood, architectural style of surrounding structures,
impact of this building type on the community, neighborhood
concerns, etc.
The proposed residence is planned to be constructed with
Portland Cement stucco, Spanish or concrete tile roof, an arched
door at the entry and a great number of windows on the front
and rear elevations. To date, staff has received three phone calls
regarding this request. Two of the calls were primarily concerned
about the aesthetics, and how it would "fit in" with the
neighborhood. The other call was not opposed to it as long as it
was constructed properly. In relation to what has been
constructed in Coppell, this building does not fit in. With respect
to the surrounding houses within the neighborhood, this type of
construction (stucco with a Spanish tile roof) doesn't match and
would seem awkward, especially if approved along with the
other request for the property directly to the south. In preliminary
meetings with the applicant, it was suggested that a brick or
stone might be a reasonable compromise between all stucco [as
proposed) and recommended brick construction. The applicant
was asked to modify the stucco material at the Development
Review Committee Meeting and gave indications that a modified
building might be presented as an alternative, more in line with
existing residences. However, that discussion was not followed up
with any modifications to the initial building material.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending DENIAL of this request due to the following:
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1) Stucco does not match the prevailing construction
material of Coppel! or neighborhood in which this home is
proposed.
2) Strong opposition expressed by adjacent property owners
to the aesthetics of stucco construction.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) First Floor Plan
3) Roof and Second Floor Plan
4) South and East Elevations
5) North and West Elevations
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