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Mayor letter of compromiseCoppell, Texas 75019 llI L I~,l ~1. (~oppell, Texas 75019 ~ ..... ,314- 462- 0022 MARK WOLFE Office of the Mayor September 19, 1990 Mr. Max Lindsay 222 Fieldcrest Loop Coppell, Texas 75019 Dear Max, I want to thank you for your attendance at last night's City Council meeting and also your willingness to express your concern regarding the proposed zoning change, Case ZC-528 at Coppell and Sandy Lake Roads ad- jacent To ~ispering Hills and Shadowridge subdivisions. As you know, I asked that you coordinate the citizen effort in working with city staff and developer to hopefully find a suitable compromise for everyone concerned. Let me remind you of the challenge that we as a city face on this issue - the fact that SF-7 is an improvement over the current 2F-9 and that the applicant did not have to or need to come before City Council to change or upgrade zoning. It is apparently in their willingness to be a good corporate citizen to this con~nunity that they were willing to do such. It is also in that perspective that I believe that they are willing to work with the citizens and find a compromise that works as best as can be for everyone concerned. I also want to assure you that myself and the entire City Gouncil wants what is best for Coppell, and most specifically for this situation what is best for the existing neighborhoods around this proposed development. However, this desire must be tempered with reason. With this in mind, let me put in writing some of the suggestions mentioned last night that I believe can be a win-win situation for everyone concerned: 1) A minimum square footage on the plat that guarantees the size of the home (1800, 2000, 2200 or whatever). If there are homes under 2000 sq.ft., then the builder could possibly state up to how many that could be on the plat. 2) A possible changing of the average lot size from approximately 8500 feet to approximately 9000 feet. It must be remembered that this can create financial difficulties for the developer, so... 3) A further compromise may be the removing of the alley behind k~nispering Hills Drive that gives the desired effect for existing families, and also saves money to offset potential loss of losing several lots in #2 for the developer. Lindsay, page 2 4) Drainage concerns, especially with the possible removal of the alleyway, will need to be addressed. However, our city staff is very sensitive to this issue and will work closely on this matter. 5) Such things as 80% masonry, brick walled entrance, and upgraded entrance landscaping are all part of our subdivision requirements. I believe that the City Council will wish to enforce and maintain these commitments. Again, thank you for your concern and your willingness to help find a compromise on this matter. Coppell's special uniqueness is its people and their ability to look at the issues objectively and respond based on fact. I look forward to seeing you at the next City Council meeting on October 9, 1990. Sincerely, cc; City Council Alan Ratliff, City Manager Gary Sieb, Planning Director Barbara Schmidt, 125 Whispering Hills Jeanne Strange, 129 Whispering Hills Tom Deaton 142 Whispering Hills Richard Alderete, 149 Whispering Hills John and Lisa Larsen, 100 Fieldcrest Loop Bob Kryzak, 137 Whispering Hills Pat Thompson, 140 Fieldcrest Loop Mike McGinnis, 320 Coppell Road Joe Lavoro, 202 Richmond Court Monte Daily, 206 Richmond Court Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation / In openness, existing ZONING CASE ~528 Proposals from'Surrounding Homeowners order to preserve the existing neighborhood and ambiance, and prevent the possible property continuity, erosion of values due to increased density, increased crime in the area, and lower quality construction and/or pricing of houses in any proposed new development, we, the homeowners of Whispering Hills Addition, Shadow Ridge Estates, and Shadowood Estates propose the following restrictions be adopted as a part of any approval given to zoning case %528: ._~ to this restriction, so long as the house to be built on I variance such lots is no smaller that 1,800 S.F 3. All houses 1. Lots sizes in the development_ will average 9,000.._~_.f'F. or more, with a minimum size of 7,500 S.F. No more tha~l~%iof.the lots will be the minimum size'~---~.~0' ' ~I00~ -2A The minimum size house to be built in the subdivision will be 2,300 S.F., with the possible exception of specified lots which may not be la~ge enough for a 2,300 S.F. hous~.~_ due__tq. their_configuration.! In such cases, the City COuncil can grant a back%ng up to existing homes along Whispering Hills, and Shadow Ridge Estates will have front entry or side entry garages with no alleys. Because of the difference in elevation between the existing homes along Whispering Hills and the property covered by the zoning request, 'any house backing up to these existing homes along Whispering Hills, will be one-stg~ only, with a minimum size of 2,300 S.F. ~ .......~ ..... 4. Any drainage problem which may exist on the property must be resolved within the boundries of the property and no water will be allowed to drain onto existing properties. 5. If houses back up to Coppell Road, a natural screen, such as ai landscaped berm or rows of shrubbery, shall be used to screen the alleyway from the road and vice-a-versa. Provisions should be made for the continual maintenance of any screening used.