PD108R-CS 951214DATE: December 14, 1995
TO: Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
FROM: Gary D. Sims, Director of Leisure Services/L~_~
RE: Staff Comments on the Springs Subdivision
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide comments from the Leisure Services
Department regarding the Springs Subdivision, which is scheduled to receive zoning
consideration from the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, December 21, 1995.
The Springs subdivision is located south of Bethel Road and east of Grapevine Springs Park.
The developer is proposing a change in zoning from Planned Development, Light Industrial
to Planned Development, Residential. Leisure Services staff has reviewed the proposed
subdivision and would support the developers change in zoning for this area. Residential
development close to Grapevine Springs Park would be more conducive to the passive setting
that is provided in the historical park site as opposed to light industrial development.
In meeting with representatives from the Baptist Foundation of Texas regarding this project,
there appears to be some concern on the developers part regarding the park land dedication
requirement for this project. The developer is proposing that approximately 1.6 acres be
dedicated to the City of Coppell to meet the park land dedication requirement. It is also our
understanding that the Baptist Foundation will be requesting that any park land dedication fee
be waived in consideration of the Foundation's donation of Grapevine Springs Park to Dallas
County.
After visiting the proposed subdivision site with the Baptist Foundation, staff would offer the
following comments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their edification when
considering this matter.
While endorsing the proposed zoning change for this development, staff would note that
$1,285 per dwelling unit should be assessed to the developer to meet the criteria of the Park
Land Dedication Ordinance. City staff has expressed the desire to obtain additional property
for the park in order to provide necessary development to Grapevine Springs Park. Included
within this needed development would be the construction of a rest room and pavilion
facility, along with necessary parking for the park.
I would also point out that Leisure Services staff will be meeting with representatives from
the Baptist Foundation of Texas to view the site on Friday, December 15, 1995. Should
there be any substantial changes regarding the park land dedication issue, I will inform your
office immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please let me know.
GDS/rsw
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