PD183-CS000201 Arlin Gaffuer ~ ~ []~ [J~[~ ~-~
303 Martel Lane
Coppell, TX 75019 FEI~ - 4. 2000 ~
(972)304-5526
February 1, 2000
Mr. Buddy Echols
Superintendent
Coppell Independent School District
200 South Denton Tap Road
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 was appointed as the homeowner
spokesman and liaison, has unfommately 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 20th 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 20th. 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
concerns are:
1. Noise, primarily from autos, buses, etc.
2. Vehicle headlight penetration
3. Aesthetics
4. Fencing sufficient to serve as a deterrent/barrier 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 addresses
the two primary homeowner concerns, i.e. noise and headlights from the parking lot
immediately adjacent to the fence.
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 fi.om 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,
A.din G' er~
Cc: Copperstone HOA - Don Carter, Lisa Young, Tim Lassiter, Gary Josephson
Copperstone Committee
Richard McCaffi.ey, P&Z
Pat Campbell