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July 28, 2000
Arnold & Porter
Attention: Meghan M. Halleron. Esq.
399 Park Avenue
New- York, NY 10022
Meadowbrook Exchange Fund III
C/o Bessemer Trust Company, N.A.
630 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10111
RE: 1111 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX
To Whom It May Concern:
I understand that Meadowbrook Exchange Fund III is purchasing a direct or indirect interest in
the real property referred to above and commonly referred to here as the Lucent Technologies
site. Understanding that Meadowbrook Exchange Fund III and Arnold & Porter, as counsel to
Meadowbrook Exchange Fund III, are relying hereon, I hereby certify to Meadowbrook
Exchange Fund III and Arnold & Porter and their successors and assigns as follows:
1) The zoning of the property is currently designated LI (Light Industrial). The uses
permitted in such zoning designation are described in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
2) The property, and its current use by Lucent Technologies, Inc., is a permitted use in
compliance with all requirements of an3, and all applicable zoning codes.
3) The Building Official of this municipality has issued no notice of violation.
4) If the property were destroyed by casualty, under current applicable zoning law, the
property may be rebuilt to its current density and use with Site Plan approval
required.
Very truly yours,
DG~'ct~So~'la~'Cn~& Community Services
255 PARK%%;AY ~ P.O 80× 478 * COPPELL tX 75OI9 * T~-L 972/462 0022 * F~X 972/304 3673
SECTION 25
"LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
General Puroose and Descrilxion: The LI Light Industrial District is intended to
provide for commercial and light manufacturing uses. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-1 Use Regulations: The following uses are permitted in the "LI" District, provided
that such manufacturing or industrial operation shall not disseminate dust, fumes,
gas, noxious odor, smoke, glare, or other atmospheric influence beyond the
boundaries of the property on which such use is located and which produces no
noise exceeding in intensity at the boundary of the property the average intensity
of noise of street traffic at that point and provided that such use does not create
fire hazards on surrounding property. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
1. Any use permitted in any of the "O" Office, "R" Retail, and "C"
Commercial Districts.
2. Apparel and other products assembled from finished textiles.
3. Bottling works.
4. Carting, express, hauling or storage yard.
5. Contractor's yard.
6. Cosmetic manufacturer.
7. Drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
8. Electronic products manufacturing.
9. Fur goods manufacture, but not including tanning or dyeing.
10. Glass products from previously manufactured glass.
1 I. Household appliance products assembly and manufacture from prefabricated
parts.
12. Industrial and manufacturing plants including the processing or assembling
of parts for production of f'mished equipment where the process of
manufacturing or treatment of materials is such that only a nominal mount
of dust, odor, gas, smoke or noise is emitted and not more than twenty
(20%) per cent of the lot or tract is used for the open storage of products,
materials, or equipment.
ZONING ORDINANCE CODE BOOK - 1996 Edition
*(Ord. 91500. Amended Through 91500-A-129) 62 Acc_omo
IgXIIIBIT A
(Page 1 of 3)
SECTION 25- "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL"
13. Musical instruments assembly and manufacture.
14. Plastic products manufacture, but not including the processing of raw
materials.
15. Sporting and athletic equipment manufacture.
16. Testing and research laboratories.
17. Housing prefabrication.
18. General warehousing activities (including convenience storage or "mini
warehouse").
19. Veterinarian clinic (outside kennels).
20. Any uses permitted by Special Use Permit, Section 30-12.
Above section (Ord. 91500-A-129) except where noted.
25-2 Height Regulations: Office or industrial use - None except limited to thirty-five
(35) feet on any portion of the site within one hundred f'dty (150) feet of property
zoned or used for A, SF-ED, SF-18, SF-12, SF-9, SF-7, SF-0, 2F-9, TH-I, TH-2,
MF-1 or MF-2. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-3 Area Regulations:
1. Minimum Size of Yards:
(A) Front Yard: Thirty (30) feet with no front yard parking. If front yard
parking is utilized then sixty (60) feet front yard setback shall be
observed. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
(B) Side Yard: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to property in residential
district; then a minimum of fifty (50) feet shall be observed. (Ord.
91500-A- 129)
(C) Rear Yards: Ten (10) feet unless adjacent to property in a
residential district; then a minimum of fifty (50) feet shall be
observed. (Ord. 91500-A- 129)
ZONING ORDINANCE CODE BOOK - 1996 Edition
*(Ord. 91500, Amended Through 91500-A-129) 63 AC, OO0~
k~0~IBIT A
(Page 2 of 3)
SECTION 25 - "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL"
(D) For structures requiring railroad access, setback requirements from the
center line of the Railroad Right-of-way shall be in accordance with
applicable state laws. (Ord. 91500-A- 129)
2. Minimum Size of Lot:
(A) Lot Area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet. (Ord. 91500-A-!29)
(B) Lot Width: Fifty (50) feet. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
(C) Lot Del~th: None. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
3. Lot Coverage: In no case shall more than f'ffty (50) per cent of the lot area
be covered by the main building and accessory buildings. An additional ten
(10%) per cent coverage is allowed for parking structures. (Ord. 91500-A-
129)
4. Floor Area Ratio: Maximum F.A.R. 2.0 to 1. (See Appendix Illustration
No. 15) (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-4 Parking regulations: Required off-sl~eet parking shall be provided in accordance
with the special uses set forth in Section 31.
Ail parking shall be located at least 30 feet behind the front property line and 5
feet from the rear property line. Parking may be allowed 15 feet behind the front
property line provided that a landscape plan has been submitted and approved by
the Planning Commission that clearly indicates the parking front setback
reduction. (Ord. 91500-A-30) (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-5 Type of Construction: Exterior wall construction in districts permitting non-
residential uses shall be of such material that is required to conform with the City
of Coppell Building Code for the particular non-residential use or occupancy
involved. All structures shall be eighty percent (80%) masonry exterior exclusive
of doors and windows. Glass may be counted in place of masonry. (Ord. 91500-
A-30) (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-6 Landscape Reouirements: Landscape areas shall be provided according to Section
34. (Ord. 91500-A-129)
25-7 Areas used for open storage shall be screened according to Section 33-1, 5. Open
storage areas shall be conf'med to the rear 2/3 (two thirds) of the lot. (Ord.
91500-A- 129)
ZONING ORDINANCE CODE BOOK - 1996 Edition
*(Ord. 91.500, Amended Thr~gh 91500-A-129) 64 A~
EIrIIIBIT A
(Page 3 of 3)