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PD108R5-CS001019 OLD COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT Introduction On September 12, and again on September 26, 2000, the City Council was given a briefing on means to achieve goals the Council had set for the community during their summer retreat. One of the high priority goals related to the future of the Historic District and the ultimate development of Old Coppell. To assist Council in refining this goal and give direction to staff, the attached outline was distributed for discussion. Although detailed conversation did not directly address all elements of the attachment, it was clear that Council questioned the boundaries of the District as envisioned by citizens, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, and as delineated on our zoning map. The Task At conclusion of the work session, Council directed staff to discuss the boundaries of Old Coppell with the Planning Commission, to delineate the boundaries as envisioned by Commission, and to report back to the Council when a common boundary had been determined. This request could be addressed in several ways: -the Commission could delineate what it feels is the boundary -a committee of Commission members could make the determination -Commission and property, owners could determine it -other possibilities Having been a participant in at least two earlier attempts to address this issue, staff is of the opinion that no matter how the boundary is determined, or who is involved in that decision, we will not obtain unanimous support from the community. It will either be too large, too small, involve the wrong properties, or be unacceptable in some other way. Recommendation Based upon the long history of this issue in the community, staff would recommend that the Commission as a whole determine the boundaries of this District. In so doing, we can get a recommendation to Council much more quickly than forming committees, getting some property owners involved (and never, it seems, all the right ones), spending a lot of staff time, and conducting a series of meetings that (if history repeats itself) will not result in unanimous approval. We would also recommend the Commission utilize the attached report to assist in determining the boundaries of the District and any other issues deemed appropriate contained wit. Nh it. OPINION Another View by Jean Murph Year 2000 an Historic Time to Plan Old Town Coppell The Council took a positive step forward Tuesday, agreeing informally to allow the City's Planning and Zoning Commission to reconsider and recommend new parameters for the Old Town Coppell Historic District. The current plan does not include new Baptist Foundation land or the city's most historic area, Grapevine Springs Park. The Council's decision will take politics out of the preliminary deliberative process, and away from special interest groups, toward a recommendation that will be in the best interest of the whole city and preservation of the town's historic beginning. The Planning and Zoning and Council could greatly benefit the public, landowners, and Old Town businesses by communicating the permissive nature of the Historic District guidelines that are already in place. The document encourages "old to~vn" development, including wcxxl structures and asphalt streets and parking. If the public interprets the guidelines as restrictive of development, Old Town will suffer. We cc~ld all also benefit from a clear understanding of City plans already set in stone, such as a service center, senior center, parking, and so forth. It would be a mistake to ask Commissioners or the public to freely brainstorm if there are few decisions or little acreage up for grabs. More helpful to all of us would be to be presented a plan, to which we can react in public heatings. Final decisions on the plan will then rightfully revert back to elected officials.' ~'TRODUCTION GOALS OF CITY COUNCIL RETREAT JUNE 9-I0, 2000 One of the top goals for staff consideration related to the fut~-e of Old Coppell. Specifically: -Direction and allocation of resources -Master plan -Hiring of consultant to develop plan -Incentives for development -Task force of local business/property owners to solicit input -Historical site -Acquisition -Train depot WORK COMPLETED Civic Report Dominant building material Colors Attached signage Av,~ngs Light type Roof shapes Windows Pavement Parking Screening walls Comprehensive Plan Historic District Narrow roads Civic recommendations Area size minimum of 30 acres Historic District Task Force Interest group input Clearly define the area Preserve historic landmarks and sites New business respect period architecture Market area Grapevine Springs Park developed as historic Reserve 300 foot strip on east side of Coppell Road for commercial uses ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED Old Coppell: Direction Role of City in Development 80% masonry variance asphalt pay/rig special zoning classifications landscaping guidance gas street lighting aesthetic standards geared toward historic preservation brick pavers spec/al/uniform signage historic "theme" construction standards inventory of existing structures (intern?) Tax Increment Financing--possible but: Will it actually promote development? Is it economically feasible? How monitored? Assembling Parcels Possible Ci,ty participation in: Senior Center land acquisition Service Center relocation Expansion of Grapevine Springs Historic Park Assist in subdividing property? OtTer technical support (tax, ownership, etc.) Service Related to Industr/al Park Uses Food Ancillary suppliers Office, showroom, warehouse support Gif~ shops Overall Direction Public and private City Private ownership (merchant's association) Combination Chamber of Commerce (marketing and retention) Incentives Economic T.[.F. Abatements Impact fees Remodeling Seed money or Bond Program participation Non-economic Attitudes Processes Recommendations of Old Downtown Historic District Task Force 1. Encourage participation of t, roups interested in development of old downtown. a. Old Town Coppell Association (OTCA)- (promotion of old downtown businesses; sponsor events; education; Chamber association) b. Old Downtown Historic District Task Force (planning, community support) c. Coppell Historical Society (research, preservation, education) d. City Economic Development Commission (research, attraction of development) e. Other- Cbnmber of Commerce, Senior Adults, CISD, scouts, community groups, commnnity garden 2. Develop the original o/d downtown area as a site for shopping, dining, and strolling within an historical atmosphere, in a manner that is economically feasible. a. Use of Historic District guidelines; existing structures grandfathered b. Old-style signage- Denton Tap, 121, Coppell Road c. Temporary/permanent parking plan d. Traffic enforcement and "post the roadway"for trucks e. Temporary/future walkways L Future lighting- gas lanterns g. Roads (approx. 2003)-- stamped pavers, slotted drains, curbless h. Single pole, old-style traffic light when existing stoplight redone i. Entryway stone pillars and signage-- Denton Tap, 121, Coppell Road j. Future of Carter-Crowley property 3. Preserve and mark existing historical landmarks and sites. a. Grape,Sne Springs Park b. Stone pillars at park c. E.xi~ting old homes d. Depot site as origin of city's names 4. Attract new businesses in an historical atmosphere. a. Developers who have expressed interest b. Economic development impact c. Use of Historic District guidelines 5. Encourage awareness of old downtown Coppell as the roots of the community. a. Education efforts · Speakers Bureau · Archeological digs at Grapevine Springs Park · Mini-KidFish at Grapevine Springs Park b. Events in old downtown c. Displays at library, city. hall d. Depot~Iuseum e. Historical and city markers 6. Include newly-acquired city. property as part of the historic "area" and encourage development along Historic District guidelines. 7. Reserve a 300-foot-deep strip on east side of Coppell Road, between Bethel Road and Cotton Belt Railway, as outlined by City. Planning Department for the previously proposed developer for: a. Retail/Commercial development b. Cid' services/community services/meeting room rental for weddln~ receptions/parties/meetings c. Parking near do~ntown for events, shopping, hiking and biking d. Redevelopment of original access road to Grapevine Springs Park e. Depot~,'Yarantula Train~luseum f. Hike and Bike paths winding along and throughout property g. Tricycle area with roads, traffic signs and miniature buildings bnilt in old style Figure No. 19 - Historic District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HISTORIC DISTRICT I-lellrnuth. Obat~ + Kassabaum. Inc. 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