Peninsulas/PP-AG 940614CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
June 14, 1994
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of MacArthur Park Addition, Preliminary
Plat, located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and
along the north side of Denton Creek, at the request of Vista
Properties, Inc.
TITLE: ..... Di~~lanning & Comm. Services INITIALS~~
STAFF COMMENTS:
Date of P&Z Meetinq: May 19, 1994
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (5-0) with Commissioners
Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell, Redford and Hildebrand voting in favor.
None opposed. Commissioner Meador was absent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval
EXPLANATION:
The following conditions apply:
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5.
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FINANCIAL COMMENTS: I
Denial
Sight visibility easements are indicated along MacArthur;
all required easements are shown on the face of the plat;
erosion control protection will be provided where needed;
streetscape requirements are met; and
there be an East and West Flamingo Way
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CITY MANAGER
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CASE:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
MacArthur Park Addition, Preliminary Plat
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C. C. HEARING DATE:
May 19, 1994, (this case was denied by Planning Commission on
March 24, 1994)
June 14, 1994
LOCATION:
Located at the north side of Denton Creek, along the east and west
side of MacArthur Boulevard
SIZE OF AREA:
CURRENT
ZONING:
Tract 1:7.759 acres;
Tract 2:14.47 acres, for a total of 52 lots on 22.22 acres of land.
(C) Commercial
REQUEST:
Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat and variances.
APPLICANT:
HISTORY:
Vista Properties Inc.
(owner)
5950 Berkshire Lane
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75225
360-1526
Carter & Burgess
(planner/engineer)
7950 Elmbrook Dr.
Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75247-4951
638-0145
When this parcel of land was annexed, it came into the City with
an Agricultural zoning classification until permanent zoning
comparable to that granted by the disannexing entity was
established, which was commercial zoning. At the March 24,
1994 Planning Commission hearing, Commission denied this plat
until several additional information requests were addressed
including a tree survey, MUD resolution, more detailed drawings
regarding the landscape treatment along MacArthur, etc.
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TRANSPORTATION:
The two parcels are bound by MacArthur Blvd., a primary six-lane
divided (P6D) thoroughfare within a 120' r.o.w, which tapers
down to a 110' r.o.w., and is built to construction standards.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - Vacant; (LI) and (HC) zoning
South - Vacant; (A), (SF) and (C) zoning
East Vacant; (A) zoning
West - Vacant; (HC) zoning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The area north of Denton Creek was not incorporated into the
Coppell City limits until 1989, after having been disannexed by the
City of Lewisville, therefore, this area is not included in the
comprehensive plan.
ANALYSIS:
This plat has been revised from the original submittal, and now includes
a great deal more detail than the March subdivision. The applicant has
completed a tree survey, has re-arranged his street pattern to more closely
identify with the existing on-site vegetation, is working to determine
proper location for the hike and bike trail, and has changed a street name.
Approval of the plat would be in order provided:
-zoning is changed to reflect a residential use
-sight visibility easements are indicated along MacArthur
-all required easements are shown on the face of the plat
-erosion control protection will be provided where needed
-streetscape requirements are met
ALTERNATIVES:
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Approve the preliminary plat.
2) Deny the plat
3) Modify the plat
1) Preliminary plat
2) Applicant's March 18, 1994, letter
Carter-.. Burgess
Consultants in Engineering, Architecture,
Planning and the Environment
June 9, 1994
Mr. Jim Witt
City Manager
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, TX 75019
Reference:
MacArthur Park Subdivision
Project No. 93326601D
Dear Mr. Witt:
Per your request, we have conducted a site analysis of the land along the
southern bank of Denton Creek and the Denton Channel, just west of MacArthur
Blvd. to determine the feasibility of a trail connection from the MacArthur Bridge to
the lake area within the city park.
A trail connection in this area can be accomplished as a pedestrian oriented
nature trail. This corridor would not be conducive to a bicycle route. Design
constraints such as erosion protection and achieving proper grades would be
addressed during the design of the trail which is typical for this type of trail
construction.
As you are aware, Carter & Burgess did not have the benefit of a City adopted
trail system master plan or design criteria for our site visit.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to give me a
call.
Sincerely,
RT. '~~~URG~G/~~.
93326601
Carter & Burgess, Inc. 7950 Elmbrook Suite 250 Dallas, Texas 75247-4951
(214) 638-0145 Metro (214) 263-2019 Fax (214) 638-0447
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PUBLIC HEARING:
To consider approval of a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to
PD-SF-9, (Planned Development-Single Family-9), PD-132, MacArthur Park
Addition, located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and
along the north side of Denton Creek, at the request of Vista Properties, Inc.
Councilmember Reitman filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and abstained from
discussion or voting on this item. At this time the Council adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session, continuing with Item 12.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. Frank Stitch, 607 Hood Drive, made a statement to the
Council regarding hike and bike trails. Truman Edminster, with Carter & Burgess, 7950
Elmbrook, Dallas, addressed the Council on behalf of the Applicant. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-
SF-9 located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard, north side of Denton Creek.
Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion. Councilmember Reitman rejoined the Council after the vote.
13.
To consider approval of MacArthur Park Addition, Preliminary Plat, located
along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and along the north side
of Denton Creek, at the request of Vista Properties, Inc.
Councilmember Reitman filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and abstained from
discussion or voting on this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
made a presentation to the Council. Truman Edminster, with Carter & Burgess, 7950
Elmbrook, Dallas, addressed the Council on behalf of the Applicant. Dennis Winzeler with
Vista Properties, 5950 Berkshire Lane, Dallas, spoke to Council regarding a bike trail on
property owned by Vista Properties. Mike Whitted, 600 DeForest, expressed concern regarding
some aspects of the hike and bike trail. At this time the Council adjourned into Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session, continuing with Item 13.
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REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
At this time Council took a short break in the meeting and thereafter resumed continuing with
Item 13.
After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Watson moved to approve MacArthur Park Addition,
Preliminary Plat, located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard and along the
north side of Denton Creek with the following conditions: 1) all conditions apply for a PD
zoning; 2) sight visibility easements are indicated along MacArthur; 3) all required easements
are shown on the face of the plat; 4) erosion control protection will be provided where needed;
5) streetscape requirements are met; 6) there be an East and West Flamingo Way; 7) a notation
being placed on the plat indicating an off-site hike-and-bike trail to be constructed at the
Applicant's expense contiguous to the northern and western boundaries of the plat subject to the
design approval of the City Engineer; and 8) an access easement will be provided without
improvements along the south side of Denton Creek adjacent to Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and
15 west of MacArthur and Lots 33, 34 and 35 east of MacArthur. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Reitman rejoined the Council after the vote.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-559(CI-I) from 2F-9, MF-2
and LI to any appropriate zoning district classification, including, but not
limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, 2F-9, MF-1 and/or LI, on
approximately 140 acres of land located along the west side of Coppell Road,
along the north and south side of Ruby Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and abstained from
discussion or voting on this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
made a presentation to the Council indicating that this item would require a 3/4 vote and with
the absence of Councilmember Mayo and conflict of Mayor Pro Tem Robertson, there could be
no vote on this matter at this meeting; and that the Applicant had asked to have the hearing
continued until the June 28, 1994 City Council meeting. Mayor Morton opened the Public
Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. There were none.
He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Barbara Schmidt,
125 Whispering Hills Drive; Mary Evelyn Mobly, 709 South Coppell Road; Ann McNear, 456
W. Bethel; and Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation all spoke in favor of a LI zoning. Mayor Morton
indicated that the Public Hearing would be held open and continued until the June 28, 1994 City
Council Meeting.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-553(CH) from TH-l,
MF-1 and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification, including,
but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, MF-1 and/or O, on
approximately 50 acres of land located on two tracts, Tract A located along
the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, north of the TU Electric right-of-way
line on a total of approximately 30 acres of land. Tract B, approximately 20
acres, is located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately
500 feet north of Riverchase Drive and southeast of the TU electric right-of-
way line; more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as
Abstract #1442; tracts 2.2, 6.1, 1, and 5.1.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Art Hewett, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, and Dennis Winzeler, representing Vista
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