Moore Rd Elem/FP-CS 860519May 19, 1986
Mr. J.E. Powell, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
RE: Moore Road Elementary School
Coppell I.S.D.
Dear Mr. Powell:
This letter is to confirm the decisions made during our meeting held at
Fire Station No. 2, on Monday, May 19, 1986. Present at the meeting were
Dr. Stanfield, George Tetrault and myself representing the School District,
with Chief Mayfield, Chief Griffin, Troy Glidewell, Gabe Farvre, and your-
self representing the City of Coppell.
The architects presented a revised paving plan for the front drive at the
elementary school, with the entrance to Moore Road located as remotely as
possible from the fire station drive. Although this configuration adds
approximately 120'-O" to the length of the drive to be constructed by the
District, it does provide for a maximum amount of back up space for parents
when picking up and dropping off children at school. It would also provide
the maximum distance possible between the fire station drive and the school
entrance driveway. All present agreed that this was a workable solution.
It was explained to the City that the location shown would necessitate the
movement of the planned curb inlets on Moore Road approximately 35'-0" to
the north. The City's Consulting Engineer indicated that this move could
be accommodated prior to the start of in]et construction operations.
The construction of the fire protection water lines was discussed. Original
indications from the City stipulated that two 8" water meters would be re-
quired. However, the School District explained that a separate 3" domestic
water line was planned, and that all lawn sprinkler systems and domestic
water usage would be exclusively from that 3" line. After some discussion,
it was decided that the School could construct the new 8" water loop to the
two hydrants that will be provided and turn them over to the City for main-
tenance. This would require the provision of a 15'-0" utility easement for
the City's use. All present agreed that this would be a desirable situation
for both parties involved. The school's 3" tap will be located near a drive-
way, with the tap into the new 8" line. No 3" tap will be needed along Moore
Road, thus eliminating problems with the street construction crews. The City
indicated that they would provide, in the present utilities contract, taps
from the 8" water line in Moore Road that would be stubbed out to the District's
property line. The School District's contractor could then connect to those
stubs as construction of the new 8" line begins.
Site drainage was also discussed, and it was decided that the District should
provide curb inlets near Moore Road, at the bus drive on the north side of
the property.
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May 19, 1986
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The need for a fence around the fire station property was then discussed.
The City Engineer indicated that, in his opinion, a screen fence should be
provided on the south and west sides of the fire station property. It was
agreed by all parties present that the fence could be constructed of masonry
pilasters, with wrought iron placed between the pilasters. Furthermore, it
was agreed that a 4'-0" height should be sufficient. Dr. Stanfield indicated
that, in his opinion, the financial responsibility for this fence did not
belong to the School District.
After the aforementioned discussions took place, it was the opinion of all
present that the site plan would provide the best possible conditions between
the Fire Station and School District, and that the City Staff could approve
the plan. Dr. Stanfield indicated that although the perimeter screen wall
around the entire property is not included in the general contract, he would
appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a variance
from that requirement, at a later date. He feels strongly that a neighborhood
school should be accessible to the public, and that the screen wall would
prohibit use of the property by the public during school hours and at times
when school is not in session.
I hope this letter accurately reflects the discussions held during our meeting.
15 copies of a revised plat, as well as 15 copies of the revised site plan,
will be available for your review prior to the Thursday evening special meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Thank you for your help in allowing the School District to proceed with their
construction plans.
Very truly yours,
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