Shadydale 4A-CS070816
CITY OF COPPEll
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Case No.: S-1242-SF-12, Lot 4A, Block A, Shadvdale Acres
P&Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
August 16, 2007
September 11, 2007
STAFF REP:
Matt Steer, City Planner
LOCATION:
141 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-1242-SF-12 (Special Use
Permit-1242-Single Family-12) to allow a home to be built
with stucco type construction.
APPLICANT:
Owner/ Applicant:
Arpit Joshi (A.J.)
3901 Cornwall Street
Plana, Texas 75093
Phone: 214-679-9298
Fax: 972-484-4999
HISTORY:
The subject tract, lot 4-A. Block A. was formed with the
division of Tract 4, Block A in a plat recorded in June 1982.
The 1,600 square foot house, built in 1973, was recently
demolished.
TRANSPORTATION:
Oak Trail is a substandard, asphalt street. built within 60' of
right-of-way.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Vacant; SF-12 (Single Family-12)
South - Residential; 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 SUP
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, a Spanish or concrete tile roof,
columns at the entry way (materials not specified), an
arched door 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 north. 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. That
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discussion was not followed up with any modifications to the
initial building material. however.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending DENIAL of this request due to the following:
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) North and East Elevations
5) South and West Elevations
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