PD176-NR 990216 (2) !~ FEB ! 6J999
PLANNING &. ZONING MF.F. TING: 2115199 COUNC~ ME~;i'-fi'~d: 3D799
REPLY' FOR THF, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION .,,
CASE NO.: PD-176, McMILLAN'S ESTATE
SF-9 and C to PD-SF-9
The City of Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission would like to receive your comments on
this case in order that it may make a better informed recommendation to the City Council. If you
desire to express an opinion, please complete this reply form and return it to the following~
address by the date of the Public Hearing:
City of Coppell
Planning & Zoning Department
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
This reply form in no way affects your right to attend the Public Hearing, and we encourage all
interested parties to attend and comment if they wish.
If you have any questions pertaining to the case, please call the Planning Department at 304-
3677.
REPLY
( ) I am in favor of this plan.
0~) I am opposed to this plan.
( ) I am undecided about this plan.
My comments are as follows:
February 13, 1999
City of Coppell
Planning & Zoning Department
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Tx. 75019
Re: PD-176, McMillan Estate
Commission Members,
The proposed development (PD-176) shows intent to construct a pool/patio/cabana complex
across the drainage from the homesite, and directly behind homes on the east side of Old Coppell
Estates. As homeowners directly impacted, we strongly object to the location of this
recreational area for the following reasons:
· Construction of pool/patio/cabana complex within the indicated 100-year flood plain.
· Construction of the recreational area within a narrow, unstable stdp of greenbelt area with
poor accessibility to the McMillan Estate.
· Destruction of trees and natural vegetation in this greenbelt area. This area is an extension
of our backyard, and a primary reason for purchasing the property. Owners along this
greenbelt area paid a significant premium for their lots.
· The recreational area would be a source of noise and undesirable lighting in what is now a
peaceful greenbelt area. As previously noted, this area is directly behind our backyards, to
which we have an open view.
· The pool area would be closer to residents in Old Coppell Estates than it would be to the
McMillan residence. It would seem more logical to locate the facility closer to the new
residence.
· The destruction/alteration of this greenbelt area destroys a natural habitat for wildlife existing
in the area. This disruption would also promote further soil and bank erosion in this sensitive
area, which is already a problem.
· There is also a verbal intent by the owner and developer to fill in the existing drainage
between the homesite and pool area. This further poses a sedous threat to the large trees
lining the drainage and would create potential drainage/flooding problems.
To sum up, we have no objection to the planned construction of a one-story, single family home
on the subject property along with the zoning change associated with the home construction.
However, our objection centers on the proposed construction of a pool/patio/cabana facility in
the greenbelt area immediately behind our residence. This construction would have a strongly
negative impact on our daily lives, and would, no doubt, be detrimental to property values in the
affected area. It would, in effect, turn a tranquil greenbelt which is enjoyed by numerous
homeowners in the area into a playground for the McMillan Estate. We think this would be a very
inappropriate use of this land.
Sincerely, . /
Lawrence E. Wender
Deborah R. Wender
310 Hearthstone Ln.
Old Coppell Estates