PD149-CS 960515~'(~pell, Texas
May 15, 1996
ISABELLE HORO
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
214-462-0022
Mr. Dennis Winzeler
Vista Properties
5950 Berkshire Lane, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75225
RE: PD-149, Vistas of Coppell
Dear Dennis:
Regarding Case No. PD-149, Vistas of Coppell, the Coppell City Council approved at its May
14, 1996, meeting, the zoning change on Tracts I and II from HC (Highway Commercial) and
MF-2 (Multi-Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7) on the south side
of the 121 Bypass and denied your request to rezone Tract V from HC (Highway Commercial)
to PD-MF-2 (Planned Development, Multi-Family-2) on the property east of Denton Tap Road
and north of the 121 Bypass. The following conditions apply to the PD-SF-7 zoning change:
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Increase the building setback 35' from the landscape easement along SH 121, for
a total of a 50' buffer, which includes a 6' screening wall on top of a 3' berm;
the minimum setbacks shall be varied; i.e., 20, 22 1/2, or 25 feet from the front
property line; with no fewer than 25 % of the total number of homes in any one
of these positions;
fencing of side yards adjacent to proposed streets need to adhere to the 15'
setback requirement;
all residences adjacent to freeway right-of-way shall be a maximum of one story
in height, and
compliance with Engineering comments (copy attached).
Because you raised the issue of whether dedicated open space was approved by Council in this
PD -- staff had recommended no dedication, the applicant had submitted plans which showed
dedication -- I reviewed the audio tapes of the meeting. As you recall, staff feels the linear
dedication adjacent to the Lone Star Gas line is not well-suited for usable park land.
Unfortunately, the tapes do not offer any clear-cut resolution to your concern. Therefore, I
would recommend that you prepare your revised Ordinance exhibits as you believe City Council
passed your zoning case. If the exhibits do not reflect our understanding of the Council action,
we will ask for clarification prior to Ordinance adoption.
As you know, in order to prepare an Ordinance, we need to assemble appropriate
documentation. Please submit your revisions to us as soon as possible. When we have received
your material, we will schedule an Ordinance for Council's consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (214) 304-3675.
· ~e~b, A.I.C.P.
rector pf Planning & Community Services
:: Dbnnis Jerke, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Isabelle Moro, P&Z Coordinator
Building Inspection
Jim ~itt
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENGINEEI NG COMMENTS
ITEM: PD-149. Wtstus of Co_~t~eil, zoning change from ~HCn (Highway
Commet'cial), ~I$~F-2n (Multi-Family 2), nLI" (Light Inthtstrial), and
"C" (Commercial) to nPD-$F-7 and MF-2" (Planned Doelopment,
Single-Family-7 and Multi-Family-2), to allow the development of
single-family and multi-family residential uses on 128.15 acres of land,
located on the east side of Denton Tap Roa~ north of the Denton
Creek, at the request of Carter & Burgess, Inc.
DRC DATE: February 29, 1996 and March 7, 1996
CONTACT: Ken Griffin, P.E., Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
COMMENT STATUS: ~,~,~r ,a,,~ ~,v ,/'FINAL
There is a concern about the traffic impact that these developments may have on the
access road of S.H. 121 Bypass. Traffic signals may need to be provided to allow
vehicles to exit the subdivisions. In addition, a traffic impact analysis should be
provided to determine the impact on Denton Tap and MacArthur Blvd. by these
developments to determine if mitigation measures are required. (Note: A traffic
study has been provided and is currently being evaluated.)
Phase I
Information should be provided on the flood protection provided by the levee. The
Coppell Floodplain Ordinance requires that the height of the levee be based on the
standard project flood elevation, plus 3 feet of freeboard.
Any access to the state highway will also require TxDOT approval.
Phase H
Preliminary Comments:
1. Permission will be required from Lone Star Gas to extend the street over their
easement.
2. Any access to the state highway will also require TxDOT approval.