Big Cedar/FP-AG 911112 , AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of final plat for the Big Cedar Addition,
located along the west side of Bethel Scbool Road (north/south) and
north of Bethel Road at the request of Matthews Southwest.
SUBMITTED BY STAFF RE C~ary .ql ~h
i OTHER REP.:
EVALUATION OF ITEM: DATE:
Date of P & Z Meeting: October 17, 1991
Decision of P & Z: Approval
Please see attached staff report for further details.
Also, please see Paragon Cable letter received after planning
commission had acted on this case. Staff will address Paragon's
concerns at the Nov. 12th Council Meeting.
The issue involves an agreement by Paragon Cable to place their cable underground at the
request and expense of the Developer.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM REVISED 1/91
CITY OF COP?ELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
BIG CEDAR ADDITION - FINAL PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: October 17, 1991
C. C. HEARING DATE: November 12, 1991
LOCATION: Along the west side of Bethel School Road (north/south),
and north of Bethel Road.
SIZE OF AREA: 18.14 acres of which 3.87 acres is dedicated park land; 41
lots.
REQUEST: Approval of a final plat request
APPLICANT: Matthews Investments Goodwin and Marshall, Inc.
(Developer) (Engineers)
Mr. Tim House Mr. Matt Goodwin
5220 Spring Valley Road 6001 Bridge Street
Suite #500 Suite #100
Dallas, Texas 75240 Ft. Worth, Texas 76112
HISTORY: In June of 1989, City Council recommended a change in
zoning from {C) Commercial to (PD-SF-9) Planned Development
Single-Family-9 on a parcel then know as "University Park"
consisting of 21.5 acres, (of which this application is a
part), containing 39 lots. At the same time, Council
recommended approval of a 13.95 acre tract directly east of
this parcel (Country Estates), to be rezoned to (SF-12)
Single-Family-12, and contained 29 lots. Zoning was based
on improvements being made to Bethel School Road. Because
of the expense to improve Bethel - in excess of $800,000 -
the road was not built and neither zoning case was platted
nor built-out.
TRANSPORTATION:
Bethel School Road has been recommended to be down graded
from a two-lane undivided 65' right-of-way collector
thoroughfare to a residential dead-end street contained
within a 50' right-of-way, provided zoning on both sides is
residential.
ITEM 14
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - sin§le-family residential; (PD-SFo9) zonin§
South - undeveloped sparsely developed residential;
(C) Commercial zonin§
East - undeveloped; (C) Commercial zonin§
West - single-family & vacant: (PD-SF-9) & (SF-9) zoning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The plan calls for low density, single-family development.
ANALYSIS: On October 8, City Council approved a PD zoning request on
this property and a preliminary plat application subject to
several conditions, including:
1) that the developer limit the number of exceptions to
the side yard setback to 14 lots; and show on the plat;
2) that they address the entry with a monument sign and
landscaping similar to Creekview Estates entry;
3) that they address the access easement/abandonment
along Lot 1 with a sidewalk and landscaping;
4) that a 10 foot drainage easement be included with the
7.5 foot utility easement on the north-western
boundary, adjacent to Lots 16-19;
5) that a 30 foot front yard setback, with at least two
four inch caliper trees per lot, with landscaping and
irri§ation to be provided on Lots 37-41;
6) that 22 foot front yard setbacks be allowed on Lots 3,
4 and 5;
7) that a greenbelt pathway be provided from the access
easement to the existing Anderson Park, with developer
costs not to exceed $7500.00
In addition, the street names shown on this plat must be
changed because of similarities with existing street
names. Also, these conditions need to be reflected on the
face of the plat:
8) Harris Street is still officially known as Bethel
School Road, the plat should so indicate;
9) an indication that flood plain removal is appropriate
here.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the final plat 2) Deny the final plat
3) Modify the final plat
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Final Plat
BIGCEDRF.STF
MEMO
TO: Mayor and Council
VIA: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
FROM:~Gary~ L. Sieb, Director of Planning & Community Services
SUBJECT: PARAGON CABLE LETTER OF OCTOBER 28, 1991
DATE: November 7, 1991
After reading the October 28 Paragon Cable TV letter, it might be wise to
enlighten Mayor and Council on facts relevant to this platting hearing.
The concerns expressed by Mr. Macioch, Paragon's engineer, first came to
my attention after the Planning Commission had approved the final plat,
(October 24) in a telephone conversation between me and Buzz Nesbitt. I
was asked by Buzz to contact Bob Macioch.
In talking with Bob, I suggested that he draft the October 28th letter,
explaining the dialogue between the developer and Paragon. It is my
understanding that Paragon is agreeable to the developers request to
substitute underground for overhead line if the developer is willing to
pay for the improvement and proper notation is placed on the plat for
underground location.
I have personally recontacted Paragon and the developer and have been
assured they are working out an agreement acceptable to all parties. I
will be prepared to convey the results of their negotiation at the public
hearing and will recommend the appropriate Council action at that time.
GLS/lsg
MACIOCH.PAR
PARAGON
October 28, 1991
City of Coppel
Attn: Mr. Gary Sieb
Director of Planning
Dear Mr. Sieb,
A few weeks ago Paragon Cable was asked by
representatives of the developers of Big Cedar Addition to
sign off the plat so it could go to City Council for
approval. After reviewing the plat it was noted that the
City Right of Way for part of Bethel School Road was to be
abandoned. We see no problem with this except that the
developers requested that our facilities be removed from the
existing aerial feed and be relocated underground on the
east side of the easement. The representatives were told
that we would accord them this move but Paragon would have
to be reimbursed. On 10/25/91 Paragon received the final
plot that was approved by the City of Coppell Planning
Department, still without Paragon's signature and the same
abandonment of the Right of Way.
We respectfully request that this Plat not be approved or
put on the City Council Agenda until Paragon signs off and
has reached an agreement with the developers for
reimbursement for the moving of our facilities.
Thank you in advance for your co operation in this
matter.
Director of Engineering
cc: Buz Nesbit
209 South Rogers, Irving, Texas 75060 214/259-8850
by American Television & Communications Carp. and Houston Industries Inc.
Smothermon moved to approve a preliminary plat for Gibbs Station, Phase I Addition, located
along the east side of MacArthur Blvd. north of Parkway Blvd., at the request of Heath &
Knight Properties, with the following four conditions as approved in item #26: 1) Front lots be
allowed on Village Parkway which is a collector street, 2) Gibbs Crossing between blocks A
and B south of Village Parkway be allowed to have a length of +/- 1600 feet, 3) lots 15-19,
Block A are approved without alleys in the rear, lots 1-42 in Block E are approved without
alleys in the rear, and 4) prospective buyers be provided a single page 8-1/2 x 11" sheet
disclosing the existence of the Lakes of Coppell Homeowners Association indicating the tax rate
at the time and this be provided to them at the time the earnest money contract on the home is
executed. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Ray Warren of 2215
Lakeland in Carrollton, owner of the land made presentation regarding street names. The
motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 28 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change for Case
#PD-122, (Gibbs Station Addition, Phase II) from MF-2 to PD-SF-7, located
along the east side of MacArthur Blvd. and north of Village Parkway, at the
request of Heath & Knight Properties.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation. Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any persons who wished to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the plan and fees. There being no persons who wished to speak,
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Discussion followed. Councilman Morton
moved to approve a zoning change for Case #PD-122, (Gibbs Station Addition, Phase II) from
MF-2 to PD-SF-7, located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd. and north of Village Parkway,
at the request of Heath & Knight Properties, with the following five conditions: 1) 20 foot front
yard building line on lots 1-5, Block G, 2) 55% lot coverage, 3) 5 foot side yard side building
line (interior lots), 4) 62' minimum lot width on Block G, Lots 1-15, 5) prospective buyers be
provided a single page 8-1/2 x 11" sheet disclosing the existence of the homeowners association
indicating the tax rate at the time and this be provided to them at the time the earnest money
contract on the home is executed. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 29 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for Gibbs Station Addition,
Phase II, located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd. and north of Village
Parkway, at the request of Heath & Knight Properties.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve a preliminary plat for Gibbs Station Addition,
Phase II, located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd. and north of Village Parkway, at the
request of Heath & Knight Properties, with the following five conditions as approved in item
#28: 1) 20 foot front yard building line on lots 1-5, Block G, 2) 55 % lot coverage, 3) 5 foot
side yard side building line (interior lots), 4) 62' minimum lot width on Block G, Lots 1-15,
5) prospective buyers be provided a single page 8-1/2 x 11" sheet disclosing the existence of the
homeowners association indicating the tax rate at the time and this be provided to them at the
time the earnest money contract on the home is executed. Councilman Nelson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 30 Consideration and approval of a final plat for the Big Cedar Addition, located
along the west side of Bethel School Road (north/south) and north of Bethel Road
at the request of Matthews Southwest.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation. Tim House
representing Matthews Southwest made a presentation, requesting waiver of park fees in lieu of
donation of park property, and stated that the developer does not feel changing the line from
overhead to underground should be their responsibility because the road change will benefit
others besides their development. Bob Macioch representing Paragon Cable, made a
presentation stating their position, that if the City requests them to move the line they have to
do it under franchise, but that the cost would be borne by the subscribers, while the direct
benefit of the move is to the developer therefore the cable company should be reimbursed for
the expense. Discussion followed including that when the other utilities on this road are
relocated such as GTE and TH they do not charge for the moving of those lines, they justify it
on the basis of the additional customers that will be coming on line. Consensus of Council was
that the cable company should pay for moving the line. Consensus of Council was in opposition
to the waiver of the park fees. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to approve a final plat for
the Big Cedar Addition, located along the west side of Bethel School Road (north/south) and
north of Bethel Road at the request of Matthews Southwest, with two stipulations: 1) that the
cost of moving the cable television transmission line to be underground be borne by Paragon
Cable, and 2) that the request for waiver of park fees is denied. Councilman Thomas seconded
the motion. The motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 31 Discussion and consideration of re-scheduling and/or canceling the regular City
Council Meeting of November 26, 1991.
Councilman Morton moved to have the Council meeting as scheduled on November 26, 1991.
Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. Staff had requested that the meeting be held as
regularly scheduled. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon stated that he would not be able to attend.
The motion carded 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 32 Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe stated that a request has been received from Mayor Gravely in Carrollton
requesting support of repealing the Wright Amendment. The Transportation Committee
has voted to support Mayor Gravely and requested staff to bring forward a resolution
similar to the one by Carrollton at the November 26 City Council meeting.
B. Mayor Wolfe stated that the Coppell Football Association has requested use of the City
Council Chambers. Current policy is to not allow outside organizations to use Council
Chambers, however they are allowed to use other meeting rooms in the building. Nine
Boards and Commissions use the chambers and are on call for frequent special called
meetings. Discussion followed. Consensus was against changing the present policy.
C. Mayor Wolfe presented the idea of forming a Personnel Policy Study Committee. Mayor
Wolfe indicated that Councilmen Robertson and Morton would be two members of this
committee and requested an item be brought forward at the next City Council meeting.
D. Councilman Weaver requested clarification regarding the Christmas tree and decoration
plans.
E. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon requested that Staff provide the Tax Abatement Ordinance
for Council consideration at the November 26 City Council meeting.
F. Councilman Robertson complimented Rick Wieland on grant from Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department.
Item 33 Liaison Reports
A) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TOWN CENTER
There was no report at this time.
B) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE
There was no report at this time.
C) COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Councilman Nelson reported that the Historical Committee met the previous night.
Special variances are being requested for two buildings because of their age. The