PD166-CS 980313 Mr. & Mrs. Hardin, 153 Simmons Dr., Coppell, Tx. 75019 · (972) 304-1564
March 13. 1998 t';,:: -,,
City Of Coppell J
Attn: Jim Witt, City Manager ....-
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019 ............ J
Subject: Proposed Property Development PD-166; WESTBURY MANOR Addition
Dear: Mr. Witt
Please allow this correspondence to serve as formal opposition to the proposed Planning and
Zoning Case No. PD-166. Any deviation from the current SF-12 zoning requirements for the
above case is not desired and will not be supported. There are several issues in regards to this
case that appear to create an encumbrance, not only to our property, but to adjacent properties.
Previous conversations with city staff have not adequately addressed several issues surrounding
this case, and a written response from city staff is desired. The following is a list of issues of
which I would like to receive written clarification.
I) The proposed zoning case is asking for a deviation from the comprehensive
zoning plan which will reduce the existing twelve thousand square foot lot
requirement to a seven thousand square foot lot or less. Why would the city want
to permit the development of this sized lots, compared to existence of adjacent
larger sized lots?
2) The proposed preliminaD: site plan shows a building set back ranging from 20-25'
in the front and a 20' building set back in the rear. How will the developer have
room to build an '! ,800 square foot home on a lot smaller than 7,000 square foot?
3) Our property line along with other residents along Simmons Dr., currently extends
beyond the existing 20' easement by an additional four to five feet on the backside
of the alley. What will become of the existing property lines? Is the area going
to be condemned by the city or will the developer purchase this land from the
affected property owners? Who will bear the cost of providing us with corrected
property surveys?
4) The current property has existing drainage problems which will need to be
corrected. Is this issue being addressed, and if so, what are the corrective actions.
Will the development displace additional drainage onto our property which by
state law is prohibited unless it can be proven that no impact will be created.
5) The current piece of property is heavily wooded and would have to be cleared in
order to make room for this development. Isn't there a City Tree Commission
which closely regulates the removal of 3"or greater diameter trees. Does the
recently passed tree ordinance not protect the indiscriminate removal of existing
trees.
6) What will become of the current alley access onto Sandy Lake Rd.? The
proposed plat shows that the already very narrow, heavily used alley will be
terminated and diverted through the proposed neighborhood. Who will be
required to repair the deteriorating existing alley and provide continued
maintenance.
As you can clearly see, there are several serious issues which need to be resolved before serious
consideration for this case can proceed, lhe issues not only concern adjacent property owners,
but the city overall. Ihere is a combined effort currently undem~ay by the impacted neighbors
to oppose this case. If the City of Coppel is interested in sound, quality development for the
community, then a cooperative effort by both the City and interested citizens has to take place.
We are in support of quality development, but what is being proposed is not in the best interest
of the city nor the citizens of Coppell.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving a written
response from the city addressing all of these concerns. Should you have any questions or need
further information, please call me at (972)304-1564 H# or (972) 466-3425 Wk#.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Byron and Michelle Hardin
CC:
Ms. Candy Sheehan, Mayor City of Coppell
Mr. Stan Lowry, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
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