PD131-CS 971003 FILE
CoppelL Texas 75019
972-462-0022
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Beamer Development, Inc.
Mr. Jack Bommarito, Vice President
Post Office Box 2312
Coppell, Texas 75019
October 3, 1997
Dear Mr. Bommarito:
I am in receipt of your October 1, 1997 letter requesting my approval of the landscaping of
Cambridge Manor. I would like to make a couple of comments here, and then address your
request.
As you know, a concept landscape plan was included with the original, detailed PD zoning
request and subsequent subdivision of Cambridge Manor, and was approved by the City Council.
You are also aware that a certain segment of Cambridge Manor homeowners have taken
exception to several conditions of our approval process, including my ability to allow certain
minor alterations to zoning conditions, and have so stated in telephone conversations and letters
to myself, the City Manager, and City Council. Although I fun'fly believe that I have always
acted within the limits of my authority as stated in the zoning ordinance, nonetheless, I have
been challenged on that point. To respond to your request, I will again offer my opinion based
upon the provisions of the zoning ordinance.
That said, in reviewing the concept plans included with the original zoning request and
subdivision plat, and comparing these plans with those outlined in your October 1 letter, it is
my opinion that your proposal meets the landscaping requirements from a conceptual
perspective. We could argue--and I'm sure some of the Cambridge residents will--that the
concept plan showed a certain number and variety of plant material, and your detailed plans
show a lesser number, thereby violating the plan. I disagree with that logic and emphasize that
a concept plan is exactly that--a general plan of what is to be done but not an exact proposal.
The PD outlined uses, density, street patterns, setbacks, and a host of other development
guidelines that have been met by the physical development of the subdivision itself. The fact
that you are providing the same type of landscaping, the same species of plant material, in the
same general location as that shown on the concept plan, leads me to the conclusion that the
plans you have proposed meet the objectives outlined in the concept plan, and I have no
reservations in recommending approval of the plans included with your correspondence.
I believe these comments address the request outlined in your October letter. If you need
additional information or clarification, please contact me at your convenience.
Siym. erely, /'
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l~irectbr of Planning and Community Services
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Jim Witt