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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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ITEM CAPTION'
Consider approval afa preliminary plat of Country Estates. located at the southeast corner of
Bethel School Road and Harris Street. at the request of H.T. Ardinger.
STAFF REP.: Planning Dire
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SUBMITTED BY: ~'etr's X,,.,. .........
OTHER REP.:
EVA[.UATION OF ITEM: DATE:
DateofP & Z Meeting: March lg. lgg2
Decision of P & Z Commission: Approved (4-0); with the following conditions:
!) no parking signs be placed along Harris Street from Brooks. north to Bethel School
Road. and
2) that the applicant work with the City Engineer to resolve the drainage and floodplain
issue, before the final plat is approved.
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
COUNTRY ESTATES - PRELIMINARY PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: March 19, 1992
C. C. HEARING DATE: April 14, 1992
LOCATION: The southwest corner of Bethel School Road and Harris
Street.
SIZE OF AREA: 13.95 Acres
REQUEST: Approval of a preliminary plat.
APPLICANT: Mr. Horace Ardin§er Nathan Maier Engineers
(Owner) (Engineer)
9040 Governor's Row 8800 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75247-0234 Suite #300
Dallas, TX 75231
HISTORY: Country Estates was approved as a preliminary plat by the
City Council in 1989, as well as a zoning change from (C)
Commercial to (SF-12) Sin§le-Family-12. The plat was
approved with the condition that the roadway concerns for
Bethel School Road be resolved prior to final plat
application. Technically, the preliminary plat submitted
in 1989 has expired, therefore, the applicant is
resubmitting this preliminary plat with minor amendments,
such as:
1) Add Lots 1-3, Block A to the variance request for
front entry Garages, in an effort to save large
caliper trees in the rear yard.
2) The depths of Lots 15 and 16 (Block B) have been
reduced in order to provide a street transition at the
intersection of Bethel School Road and Harris Street.
TRANSPORTATION:
Shorewood Drive intersects with both Bethel School Road and
Harris Road.
ITEM 10
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - single-family use: PD-SF-9 zoning
South - vacant; commercial zoning
East - vacant; commercial zoning
West - PD-SF-7 and PD-SF-9
ANALYSIS: Although a preliminary plat was approved by the Plannin§
and Zoning Commission and the City Council in 1989,
technically, since a final plat was not submitted within
the allowable time frame (9 months) a resubmittal was
required.
The plat as submitted, conforms to City codes and
ordinances, however, staff is concerned with the angle of
the intersection at Bethel School Road and Harris Street,
and recommends that "No Parking" signs be placed along
Harris Street, from Brooks Street north to Bethel School
Road.
The applicant's engineer has submitted a request to leave
the area between lots 3 and 4 of Block A, in its natural
condition. The Engineering Department recommends that the
stream be placed in a storm sewer line along the entire
length of the property.
In summary, staff has no objections to the approval of the
preliminary plat, but strongly objects to leaving the
stream in its natural condition, between Lots 3 and 4,
Block A.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the preliminary plat along with deviations, as
submitted
2) Approve the preliminary plat with amendments
3) Deny the preliminary plat
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Preliminary Plat
CNTRYEST.STF
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
March 10, 1992
255 Parkway Blvd. ' ' ,-I
Coppell, TX 75019 ~/~ 199 . :,
RE: Country Estates - Preliminary Plat
NDM Sob No. 89-04-060
Dear Taryon,
We have received staffs comments on the above referenced plat and are in agreement on all issues except one.
Country Estates is cro~ved by a stream denoted as 'Stream 2A' in the City-Wide Storm Water Management
Stud,/. This stream is lined by mature hardwood trees along its entire length. Although it is impractic~ to
leave the entire stream in its natural condition, we propose to leave that reach east of Sborewood Drive
natural This would allow us to preserve a good deal of this streams esthetic beauty.
The staff has recommended that the stream be placed in a storm sewer line the entire length of the property.
~ would require the removal of the trees and the filling of the stream.
We respectfully request an appeal of this issue before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
NATHAN D. MAIER
CONSULTINO.F.~INEERS, IN~
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Mike Daniel
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Three NorthPark/8800 N. Central Expwy./$uite 300/Dallas, Texas 75231/(214) 739-4741
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Planning and Zoning Director, Gary Sieb made the presentation to
the Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
approval with two conditions:
1. that the fence along Oakwood be improved by a
coordinated effort between the developer and the
Coppell Independent School District, to result in
brick pilasters with wrought-iron fencing, and
2. that there be a minimum of 1800 square foot house
size
The developer has agreed to above conditions at his own expense.
Mr. Wayman LaBelle, applicant, of 6161 Harry Hines, Dallas, Texas
made a presentation to the Council and asked Council to approve the
above requested zoning change. Discussion concerning Oakwood Lane
going all the way through to Village Parkway followed. The
developer is aware that a second water storage tank will eventually
be built on the City's property to the west of this property.
Councilman Weaver moved to approve Item 18 as submitted with the
two conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19 Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Lakewood
Estates, located along the east side of MacArthur
Boulevard, south of Parkway Boulevard, and along the east
and west side of Village Parkway, at the request of LOC
Estates, Ltd.
Planning and Zoning Director Gary Sieb made the presentation to the
Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval
with five conditions:
1. that a Homeowners Association be formed to maintain
all common areas
2. the extension of utility lines be bored under
existing right-of-ways, easements, etc., rather
than cutting through the existing improvements
3. lot 26, Block D, be granted relief from the minimum
depth requirement
4. lots 1-17, Block A, and lots a-40, Block D, not be
required to provide alley access
5. change of alley location between lots 9 and 1- in
Block C
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 19 as submitted with
five conditions as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. Councilman Morton requested
an 8 1/2 x 11 disclaimer be given to each homeowner at the time the
earnest money contract is executed stating they are a member of
Lakes of Coppell Homeowner's Association and stating the current
rate per $100 valuation. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon amended his
motion to include Councilman Morton's suggestion. The motion with
amendment carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon, Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 20 Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Country
Estates, located at the southeast corner of Bethel School
Road and Harris Street, at the request of H. T. Ardinger.
Planning and Zoning Director Gary Sieb made the presentation to the
Council. He asked for approval of a preliminary plat of Country
Estates with two conditions as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission:
1. no parking signs be placed along Harris Street from
Brooks, north to Bethel School Road, and
2. that the applicant work with the City Engineer to
resolve the drainage and floodplain issue before
the final plat is approved.
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Councilman Morton moved to approve Item 20 as submitted with two
conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 21 Consideration of a request to delay the payment of
$65,589.23, which is a portion of the development fees
associated with Waterside Estates II for a period not to
exceed one year.
Councilman Cowman moved to deny the delay of payment of $65,589.23.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 22 Status report regarding Paragon Cable, presented by
Chairman of the Cable Committee, Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon addressed the Council and recognized Bill
Coppola, a Coppell citizen, who served on the Cable Committee.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon requested Council
consensus to use information provided by the Cable Committee as a
basis to go to Paragon Cable with in renegotiating their contract.
Council consensus was to proceed as requested by Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon. Councilman Cowman stated he was in favor of a three-
year or five-year contract in lieu of a 15-year contract.
Councilman Cowman also stated his concern of Paragon Cable wanting
to delete a channel and to raise their rates. No action on this
item was required at this time.
Item 23 Consider approval of an expenditure in the amount of $160
to Beachler Enterprises for the purchase of twenty "Keys
to the City" - requested by Mayor Wolfe
Mayor Wolfe stated that he desires keys to be presented to various
individuals, groups, or organizations as the appropriate occasion
occurs. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 23 as
submitted. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 24 Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe announced that the Woman of the Year application
deadline is May 1, 1992, and appointment is May 5, 1992.
B. Mayor Wolfe announced there will be a special-called Council
meeting on May 5, 1992 to canvass returns of election.
C. Discussion on the permit application on the Carrollton
landfill will be presented in the spring of 1993 to the Water
Commission.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon will replace Councilman Cowman as the
Red Ribbon Campaign representative.
E. Mayor Wolfe complimented staff in regard to the two new fire
captains.
F. Councilman Robertson explained the YMCA did open on April 6,
1992, and that there will be a grand opening on April 25,
1992. The YMCA requested to have a campfire for the opening
and to have the $50 fee for a burn permit be waived. Council
consensus was to waive the fee.
G. Councilman Robertson stated he had a concern on zoning issues,
and that recently there are only four members present instead
of the seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
He would like to see full participation on this board.
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