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CC approval on 10/9/90 AGENDA REQUEST FORM The Cdy With AOeautdut fu~e / CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 1990 ITEM NUMBER ~ ITEM CAPTION: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case ~ZC,SZ8, from (ZFg) Two Family-9 to (SF-7) Single Family-7, locate~ ~ the east side of CoppeH Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Sandy Lake SUBMITTEDR°ad' at theBY:requ~l~Y' ~~--~~__ STAFF p.: Gary L. Sieb, Plann~ Director OTHER I~.P~.' ~ ~ EVALUATION OF ITEM: DATE: Date of pbnnin~o & Zonin~o Commission Meeting: September 13, 1990 Decision of Pl~nninE & Zoning Commission: Approval(4-0). FILl COPY On September 18, Council closed the public hearing and took this case under advisement until October 9, 1990. Council further advised staff, applicant, and concerned citizens to meet and attempt to resolve issues discussed at the September 18 hearing. On September 24, interested parties met and agreed to the following: 1) reduce lot count from 104 to 10Z Z) minimum lot size = 7260 sq,,are feet (typically 66' X 110') 3) avel'age lot size = 8800 square feet 4) lots 6, 7, Z0, Z1, 34, 35, and 49-58 = I or 2 story not less than 2300 sq. are feet air-conditioned space, lots 59-65 = I story, minimum 2300 square feet air-conditioned space. 5) no alley on east property line 6) developer volunteered scr~enin~ fence on those lots without one on cttl-de-sac's bordering the southern property line 7) not more than 35% of remaininE lots ( 28 lots ) will contain houses of not less than Z000 sq,,ar~} feet air-conditioned space; remainder of lots to contain minimnm 2300 sq.a~'e feet air-conditioned space 8) screenin~ fence and landscaping (to be maintained by Home Owners Association) along Coppell Road BUDGET AMT. AMT +/- BUDGET COMMENTS: LEGAL REVIEW BY: AGENDA REQUEST FORM 5/90 N/A AMT. ESTIMATED _ C TY COU C/L DATE P & Z HEARING DATE: C. C. HEARING DATE: CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT CASE #: ZC-528 September 13, 1990 September 18, 1990 LOCATION: Along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Sandy Lake Road. SIZE OF AREA: 28.49 Acres REQUEST: Zoning change from (2F-9) Two Family-9 to (SF-7) Sin§le-Family-7. APPLICANT: G. Development Company (Prospective Purchaser) 1901 Stadium Oaks Drive Arlington, Texas 76011 Mr. Dennis Jerkey (Engineer) 7950 Elmbrook Drive, #250 Dallas, Texas 75247 (214) 638-0145 HISTORY: There has been no recent zoning history on the subject tract. TRANSPORTATION: Coppell Road is proposed to be a minor arterial street consisting of two travel lanes contained within an undivided 65 foot right-of-way. SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: To the east, south and developing single-family land is vacant. west are located existing or neighborhoods; to the north, the Existing zoning is (C) and (MF-2) to the north; (SF-12) to the east; (PD-SF-9) to the south; (SF-12) and (PD-SF-9) to the west. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan shows this land to be developed low density single-family structures. with ITEM 6 ANALYSIS: Because the Comprehensive Plan suggests a low density, sin§le-family use here, and the fact that the applicant is proposing a down zone from (2F-9) to (SF-7}, staff is supportive of this request. It is staff's understanding that a volume-builder - the Pulte name has been bantered about - is interested in this parcel, and if zoning is granted, construction on the parcel will follow shortly after platting. The only concern expressed by staff at this time involves landscaping along Coppell Road, aesthetics at the entry into the subdivision, and the assurance that drainage will be handled in a satisfactory manor. These issues will be addressed in detail at platting, therefore, staff would recommend approval of the rezoning request. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the zoning change 2) Deny the zoning change ATTACHMENTS: 1) Zoning Plan 2) Site Design Concept Plan ZC528STF a lllll filed with the City Secretary's office. Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb indicated it is Staff's recommendation that the Commitment letter presented by a previous developer in 1985 be honored, specifically items # 1, 4 and 5 from that letter. Mr. Nathan Maier, representing Mr. Bill Thompson, was also present to discuss this item with the Council. Mr. Maier indicated that the applicant is requesting that tract 1 be denied without prejudice due to a zoning change which will be submitted to the City the following day. Mr. Maier also stated that the Flood Control District will maintain all the lakes, the swells, the green belt areas and any drainage problems, with the tax rate being set at a non-adjustable rate of $.029 per $100 valuation. The average house cost will be cost will be approximately $250,000+. Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Cowman moved that the zoning change be approved as requested, with items 1, 4 and 5 of the original 1985 document being honored, and that tract #1 be denied without prejudice. Councilman Robertson seconded. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon having been excused from voting due to a conflict of interest, as earlier stated. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon rejoined the Council at this point. Item 15 To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-528, from (2F-9) Two Family-9 to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of G. Development Company. Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb informed Council that the applicant is not required to request a zoning change, as the type of development that is proposed could be built on the 2F-9 zoning under current ordinances. However, the applicant is requesting zoning to SF-7 to assure the City that the final product will be as indicated. The total housing would drop approximately 1/2 of what could be developed under current zoning regulations. Mr. Dennis Jerkey, Mr. Brad Myer and Mr. Steve G were also present to discuss this item with the Council. Mr. Jerkey indicated that the average lot size would 8,500 square feet and that the applicant is offering to do landscaping along Coppell Road with a divided entrance from Coppell Road into the subdivision. Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. Those persons speaking were as follows: Mr. Max Lindsay, 222 Hillcrest Loop; Mrs. Barbara Schmidt, 125 Whispering Hills; Mrs. Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation; Mrs. Jeanne Strange, 129 Whispering Hills; Mr. John Larsen, 100 Fieldcrest Loop; Mr. Joe Lavoro, 202 Richmond Court; Mr. Richard Alderete, 149 Whispering Hills; Mrs. Pat Thompson, 140 Fieldcrest Loop; Mr. Bob Kryzak, 137 Whispering Hills; and Mr. Monty Bailey, 206 Richmond Court. The citizens speaking against generally were opposed due to possible drainage problems, increased traffic, lowering of home values and density of housing. Mayor Wolfe then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following a lengthy discussion of this item, Councilman Morton moved that action on this item be postponed to the October 9, 1990 City Council meeting with a request to the applicant to meet with the citizens and work with Staff on a possible compromise for this development area. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion, which carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Page 5 of 9 Public Works Director Steve Goram requested that this item be tabled until the requested information is provided by Texas Waste Management. Following discussion, Councilman Morton moved that this item be tabled. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 12 Discussion and consideration of approval of a payment of Phillips claim in the amount of $250. Following discussion, Councilman Robertson moved that the approval of payment in the amount of $250 to the Leslie Phillips family be approved, with the stipulation that the City obtain adequate release of any future liability with a no-guilt clause, as approved by the City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 13 To consider approval of a zoning change, case #ZC-528, from (2F-9) Two Family-9 to (SF-7) Single Family-7, located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Gee Development Company. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb indicated that this request includes eight stipulations, as follows: 1. Reduce lot count from 104 to 102 2. Minimum lot size = 7260 square feet (typically 66 feet x 110 feet) 3.Average lot size = 8800 square feet 4. Lots 6, 7, 20, 21, 34, 35, and 49-58 = 1 or 2 story not less than 2300 square feet air- conditioned space, lots 59-65 = 1 story, minimum 2300 square feet air-conditioned space 5.No alley on east property line 6. Developer volunteered screening fence on those lots without one on cul-de-sac's bordering the southern property line 7. Not more than 35% of remaining lots (28 lots) will contain houses of not less than 2000 square feet air-conditioned space; remainder of lots to contain minimum 2300 square feet air-conditioned space 8. Screening fence and landscaping (to be maintained by Homeowners Association) along Coppell Road Mr. Sieb indicated that the public hearing had been previously held by the Council on September 18, 1990, with the item being postponed for further review to tonight's meeting. Mr. Steve Gee and Mr. Dennis Jerky, applicants, were present to discuss this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Morton moved that the zoning change request on the Case of #ZC-528 be approved from (2F-9) to (SF-7), with the eight stipulations as recited above and agreed upon between the City and the Developer. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.