PD183-NR000201~-~J-z~ ll:~t COPPELL ISD 97~ ~6~ 9599 P.02~05
Arlin Gaffner
303 Mattel Lane
Coppell, TX 75019
(972)304-5526
February 1, 2000
Nfl'. Buddy Echols
Superintendent
Coppe[1 Independent School District
200 South Denton Tap Koad
Coppell, TX 75109
RE: Request for Zoning Variance-Coppell High School
Dear Mr. Echols,
I am writing this letter at the request of Pat Campbell and on behalf of the
residents of the Estates of Copperstone. Pat, who waz appointed as the homeowner
spokesman and liaison, has unfortunately been out of state much of the last two weeks
due to the illness and subsequent death of his father. Accordingly, Pat asked me to
update you on a recent meeting where residents received an update from the homeowners
who attended the January 20'h meeting with school district representatives.
First, we want to thank you for the time that you and district contractors spent
meeting with homeowners on the 20~h. The drawings, elevations, etc. presented for
various fencing alternatives were very. helpful in our understanding of the project and
your preferences. The information helped homeowners assess the impact on their
respective property.
As discussed with you, the homeowners have four primary concerns with the
choice of fencing materials on the north border of the high school property. These
concci3]5
1. Noise, primarily from autos, buses, etc.
2. Vehicle headlight penetration
3. Aesthetics
4. Fencing sufficient to serve as a deterront~arrier to students "cutting through
the creek"
It is our understanding that your current preference is to erect a six-foot high chain link
fence bordered by approximate 30-inch tall shrubs on four-foot centers. While this
alternative appears to address the aesthetic and cut through issues, neither this nor other
similar alternatives presented, including decorative metal fencing adequately adckesses
the two primary homeowner concerns, i.e. noise and headlights from the parking lot
immediately adjacent to the fence.
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Accordingly, we feel that further discussion is needed and request that additional
consideration be given to alternatives which would eliminate headlight penetration and
significantly reduce noise that will emanate from the high school parking lot.
Thank you for your consideration. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you
with the homeowner comments. In Pat's absence, I would be happy to discuss this issue
and/or reconvene the homeowners for another meeting.
I can be reached at (214) 863-3006 (work) or (972) 304-5526 (home).
Sincerely,
Cc: Copperstone I-I0^ - Don Carter, Lisa Young, Tim Lassiter, Gary losephson
Copper,~tone Committee
Richard McCaffrey, P&Z
Pat Campbell