Parks Apts/FP-CS011127City of Coppell
Planning Department
255 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, Texas 75019
Phone: 972-304-3678
Fax: 972-304-7092
PROJECT: The Parks and Town Creek Apartments
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Marcie Diamond
DIRECT DIAL: 972-304-3676
FAX COVER SHEET
DATE: November 27, 2001
TO: Steve Brandt
PAGES:
3 (including cover)
FAX:972-732-9013
Items Transmitted:
Letter to Columbus Realty Trust dated February 24, 1995 conceming the parking
requirements for the above captioned properties.
Remarks
Per our discussion last week.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact me at
972-304-3676, or E-mail me at mdiamond(~.ci.coppell.tx, us
P C, 83x 478
.Coppell Texas 750:9
February 24, 1995
Mr. Lynn R. McClenny
COLUMBUS REALTY TRUST
Suite 855
15851 Dallas Parkway
Dallas TX 75248
Dear Mr. McClenny:
re: MF-2 District Requirements
The Parks and Town Creek apartment complexes were constructed in the mid-1980's subject to
the requirements of the zoning ordinance of the City of Coppell in effect at that time for the M~F-
2 district. Accordingly, in terms of u~, both properties comply with the current provisions of
the MF-2 district. That district permits multi-family dwellings and apartment buildings at a
density of 22 dwelling units per gross acre.
As late as 1988 the parking requirements of the MF-2 district were:
For units with fewer than 3 bedrooms
For units with 3 bedrooms
2 parking spaces per unit
2.5 parking spaces per unit
Subsequent to 1988, and after public hearings, the City Council changed the requirements to read:
For units with fewer than 3 bedrooms - 2 parking spaces per unit
For units with 3 bedrooms - 2.5 parking spaces per unit
of the number resulting from these calculations, 50% or more to be covered
plus there must be 1/2 space per unit in addition for guest parking, none of which
needs to be covered, but which must be located no farther than 600 feet from
unit
With those changes, each of these properties became non-conforming with regard to our revised
parking requirements. In the administration of its zoning ordinance, the City permits maintenance
and repairs for uses which are non-conforming. The City, however, does not permit structural
alterations or extensions until a property fully complies with current regulation.
Mr. Lynn McClenny
February 24, 1995
Page 2
Furthermore, after a property remains vacant for a year, the City will not issue a new certificate
of occupancy until the property is brought into compliance. Also, after a structure is destroyed,
plans for the property would have to comply with current regulation in order to qualify for a
building permit to undertake any reconstruction exceeding 50% of value.
The net effect of the current MF-2 requirements on the Parks and Town Creek apartment
complexes is to impose no limit on their continued use as they presently are configured.
Specifically, according to Greg Jones, the City's Chief Building Official, the Building Inspection
Department will permit a driveway connection between the two apartment properties. In addition,
the department will permit renovation of the leasing office of one of the properties for use as a
fitness facility, provided there is no enlargement of the structure and no structural alteration.
Sincerely, ~
Pert Virtanen
Assistant Director of Planning & Community Services