Peninsulas/FP-AG 950314CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
March 14, 1995
ITEM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of MacArthur Park, Final Plat, to allow
development of a 50-1ot residential subdivision on property located on
the east and west sides of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 2,000
feet north of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Carter & Burgess,
Inc.
SUBMITTED B__ ~. ~
TITLE: ~ Diz=utor of ~lannlng & Co,unity Services INITIAL
STAFF COMME~S:
Date of P&Z Meeting: February 16, 1995
Decision of Co~ission: Approval (5-0) with Co~issioners Lowry,
~eeler, Tunnell, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval ~
EXPLANATION:
Please see attachment for conditions.
Denial
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AGENDA REQUEST NARRATIVE
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Conditions for approval:
the name of this development shall remain MacArthur Park
(reference can be made to The Peninsulas of Coppell in
advertising);
a dimension from the center of the West Peninsula Drive cul-de-
sac to the north property line; i.e., to the "chopped off" area,
needs to be provided; and
various fees will be required for this development, such as
water, sewer and park impact fees.
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CASE:
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
MACARTHUR PARK ADDITION, FINAL PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: February 16, 1995
C. C. HEARING DATE: March 14, 1995
LOCATION:
Located along the east and west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 2,000 feet north of Samuel Boulevard
SIZE OF AREA:
Tract I: 7.6 acres;
Tract 2:14.36 acres, for a total of 50 lots on 21.96 acres of land.
CURRENT
ZONING:
PD-SF-9
REQUEST:
Consideration and approval of a final plat and variances.
APPLICANT:
Coppell Partners, Ltd. (Owner)
Perry Builders
P. O. Box 34306
Houston, Tx. 77234
(713) 947-1750
Carter & Burgess (Engr.)
7950 Elmbrook Dr.
Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75247-4951
638-0145
HISTORY:
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. In 1994 the zoning
was changed to PD-SF9, and a preliminary plat was approved at
the same time.
TRANSPORTATION:
The two parcels are bounded by MacArthur Blvd., a 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.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North -
South -
East
West -
Vacant; (LI) and (HC) zoning
Vacant (A); developed residential (PD-SF7)
Vacant; (A) zoning
Vacant; (HC) zoning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The area north of Denton Creek was not incorporated into
Coppell until 1989, after having been disannexed by the
City of Lewisville. Therefore, this area is not included in
the comprehensive plan.
ANALYSIS:
This final plat reflects a reduction in the total number of lots
granted in the preliminary approval from 52 lots to 50. The street
pattern has changed slightly (actually resulting in less street
paving), and the applicant has agreed to provide the hike-bike trail
on the northern boundary of this plat. The proposal shows a
typical corner lot fencing layout. It also shows preservation of the
vast majority of trees on site, and an arborist was employed to
develop the tree survey/plan. In general the plat before you is an
improvement on the preliminary approved last year.
There are five concerns that need to be addressed in reviewing this
plat:
1) The applicant requests the plat name be changed from
MacArthur Park to the Peninsulas of Coppell. We have had
problems with plat name changes in the past (Lake Park, for
example). Changing names at this point creates administrative
nightmares. Also, we encourage developers to name their
subdivisions with some relationship to the area (in this case,
MacArthur Park is adjacent to MacArthur Boulevard). The
applicant has offered no rationale for changing the name of the
subdivision other than "..essential to the sale of their homes".
Because we are so far into the process, we strongly discourage
this name change--there is no compelling reason why it should be
changed.
2) The hike and bike trail shows as an eight foot trail. We need
an easement of ten feet with the trail being constructed eight feet
wide by the developer.
3) A citizen in the adjacent subdivision has submitted a letter
expressing concern with the development proposal. Several of the
concerns have been addressed by the final plat document. The
employment of the arborist has achieved the desired result from a
staff perspective, but apparently this citizen wants more assurance
of on-going arborist review. That letter is attached to this plat
package for Commission review.
4) A comment on the Letter of Transmittal from Carter and
Burgess is somewhat troubling to staff. Specifically, the phrase:
"...landscaping of the common area is to be left in its existing state
of trees and vegetation." needs further clarification. As
Commission/Council knows, the preliminary plat was approved
with the landscaping, screening wall and irrigation system shown
on the attached Landscape Concept Plan. If the applicant is
proposing to delete this plan, staff would have serious reservations,
reminding the applicant that the landscaping proposal was one of
the reasons the zoning was changed to residential use. The
landscape plan was a part of the earlier zoning and platting
application and cannot be eliminated with final plat submittal. The
Streetscape Plan requires it. If the applicant proposes to abide by
the landscaping plan, staff has no concern. This issue needs to be
resolved at the public meeting.
5) Finally, attention is directed to our Engineering and Park
Planning comments. Assuming these issues are addressed to
satisfaction of staff, these statements are non-binding.
Provided these five issues are satisfactorily covered at the public
meeting, staff would recommend approval of the final plat. We
would remind Commission/Council that the preliminary plat was
approved with additional cul-de-sac length, alleys were waived,
and the 15-20 foot landscape easement along MacArthur
Boulevard was granted.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Approve the final plat, along with variances requested.
2) Deny the final plat.
3) Modify the final plat.
ATI'ACHMENTS:
1) Final plat
2) Letter requesting Plat name change
3) Tree Exhibit
4) Mr. Hedeman's letter
5) Carter-Burgess Letter of Transmittal
6) Landscape Concept Plan
7) Departmental comments (Engineering,
Park Planning)
Carter ;: Burgess
Consultants in Engineering, Architecture,
Planning and the Environment
February 6, 1995
Mr. Gary Seib
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019
Reference: MacArthur Park
Dear Gary:
Carter & Burgess, on behalf of Coppell Partners, Ltd. by Perry Builders, Inc.
General Partner, is requesting the name change of the proposed MacArthur Park
Subdivision to be renamed to The Peninsulas of Coppell.
Perry Homes deems it is essential to the sale of their homes.
Your consideration of this name change would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
CARTER & BURGESS, INC.
Terry W. ~itchell, P.E.
Associate Principal
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WlLMAM TRIM~LE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1791
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Em.~E./su.v.~3.: ~ Carter. Burge~
February. 3, 1995
FEB 3 1995
TO THE CITY OF COPPELL:
You might remember that I previously spoke to the Planning and Zoning Board several months
ago about the MacArthur Park addition zoning. As you know, the proposed site has numerous and
beautiful large hardwood trees that warrant passive and active care to help assure that the maximum effort
is made to safely protect as many of these trees as possible. This effort during the entire site development
and construction phase will help preserve a priceless commodity that is quickly diminishing in Coppell. I
am requesting that the Planning Review Committee, the Planmng and Zoning Board, and the City
Council address the following concerns associated with MacAxthur Park:
1) Where do we stand regarding the development retaining and actively using a licensed
arborist for the site? The initial tree survey and the shade master preliminary consulting report were good
for starters however the following items are needed in the final plat to assure full tree protection
implementation:
a) The tree exhibit drawing (originally dated in February, 1994) should be
updated to reflect current proposed rerouted streets etc.;
b) The February 19, 1994 tree protection guideline needs to be implemented as
stated. What was preliminarily done was a start, however, no apparent written commitment by the
developer has been done in the plat package to implement "Exhibit 1" of the tree protection guideline (i.e.
completed tree survey, "Hard-hat for Trees" Program, finalize tree care recommendations, tree protection
signage/fencing, etc.). NOTE: These areas need to be pinned down prior to the final approval so that
developer and builders are committed to protecting designated trees from start to finish;
c) City needs to designate who and how the implementation in the field of
compliance of the protection of designated trees will be carried out!
d) The sample "tree survey" should be fully completed and made part of the final
plat submission package. NOTE: Apparently at present, no tree has been formally committed for saving
during the development process.
2)
above?
How will the individual builders implement and adhere to comments discussed in Item 1
3)
fill impact?
What are the proposed site fill details and has the arborist been consulted on tree versus
As can be seen, the above comments raise numerous questions and/or actions. Quite frankly, I
was surprised that no apparent follow-up tree documentation was part of the final plat submission
package. My hope along with other neighbors and concerned citizens of Coppell is that the City will do
its part to address the above concerns before final plat approval and construction takes place. Let me
convey my appreciation for your efforts thus far and anticipated actions in the near future to have
MacAxthur Park be a beautiful native wooded community.
One unrelated item but one of concern for site (especially for homeowners having to view
development daily) involves the fence requirements along the Southern portion of property that back up to
the creek. Can a requirement for a like, open wrought iron fence be mandatory for all lots along the creek
once individual homeowners put in a fence by means of a clause in the deed restrictions? Similar
mandates were done along the lake in the Waterford development.
Thank you again for your help and consideration for these requests.
Sincerely,
Bruce Hedeman
616 DeForest
Coppell, Texas 75019
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COPPELL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
January 26, 1995
Kenneth Griffin, Assistant City Manager, Director of Public Works
Rick Wieland, Parks Planner'~¢
DRC Comments - MacArthur Park: Final Plat
A Landscape Plan and Irrigation Plan .is required for all improvements along
MacArthur Boulevard. This shall be in compliance to the Streetscape Plan found in
the Subdivision Ordinance.
Final clarification is needed for the Hike and Bike Trail Easement identified in past
reviews of this subdivision. Please confirm and identify location of the trail.
Should the trail easement be located outside of the platted property, clarification needs
to be made on this plat. Additionally, documentation from the Denton County Levy
District gl affirming the construction of a concrete hike and bike trail in their area of
responsibility needs to be submitted.
Developer shall be responsible for the construction of the concrete hike and bike trail.
The Parkland Dedication Ordinance shall be in effect for this development. Because
there are fewer than 100 dwelling units identified, money-in-lieu of dedicated park
property is required.
At a fee of $1,285 per dwelling unit, this should equate to a total fee of $64,250.
These funds are required to be paid at the time of Final Plat approval.
This subdivision lies within Park Zone 2.
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cc: Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM: MacArthur Park, final Plat, to allow development of a 50 lot residential
su~n on property located on the east and west sides of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 2, 000 feet north of Samuel Boulevard, at the
request of Carter & Burgess, Inc.
DRC DATE: January 26, 1995 & February 2, 1995
CONTACT: Ken Griffin, P.E., Assistant City Manager/City Engineer (304-3679)
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The cul-de-sacs for Northshore Court and East Flamingo Way should be pulled back away
from the floodplain so that the proper transition from the cul-de-sac to the natural ground
can be provided, i.e. to insure that there is no fill placed within the floodplain during the
construction of the streets.
Please comment as to why the cul-de-sac for West Flamingo Way has been "chopped off".
Various fees will be required for this development, such as water, sewer and park impact
fees.
Consider approval of calling a special City Council meeting to call an Election
for May 6, 1995 for proposed Home Rule Charter Amendments.
This item was deleted from the agenda. See Item 8 for minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of: February 28, 1995
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Consideration and approval of a Resolution in appreciation of State
Senator Jane Nelson, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval of a Resolution in appreciation to the Texas
Transportation Commission, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval of a resolution establishing fees for animal
control services to defray the costs of providing such services, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval of a proclamation naming April 21, 1995
as "Arbor Day," and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval of MacArthur Park, Final Plat, to allow
development of a 50-lot residential subdivision on property located on
the east and west sides of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 2,000
feet north of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Carter & Burgess,
Inc.
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Consideration and approval of The Enclaves on the Parkway, Final
Plat, to allow development of a 21-lot residential subdivision on
property located on the south side of Parkway Boulevard, east of Parks
of Coppell and west of Parkview Addition (across from Kid Country),
at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
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Consideration and approval to waive the $50.00 food permit fee needed
in association with Texas Trash-Off Day on April 1, 1995.
Discussion and consideration of awarding Bid #Q-0195-01 Shadow
Ridge/Devonshire Drainage Improvement Project gDR-94-01, to John
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Copeland Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $73,202.50 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval to renew contract for Bid Q-0194-05 for
automotive parts to the following vendors, not to exceed $60,000:
Robertson Fleet, Sections 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 for an amount of $35,000.00;
Midway Auto, Sections 3, 8, 9 and 12 for an amount of $25,000.00.
Consideration and approval to award Bid Q-0295-01 to provide
landscape services to the following companies: North Texas Landscape
Services for services to Class "A" & "B" medians for Grapevine Creek
Park, Fire Administration, Fire Stations No. 1 & 2, Town Center, and
the William T. Cozby Public Library, in an amount of $45,360.00;
Green Company for landscape services to the rough areas of Andrew
Brown Jr. Community Parks east and west, on a Class "B" basis, in an
amount of $29,040.00; and Carruthers Landscape Management
Corporation for three fertilization services to Class "A" medians in an
amount of $3,939.00; the combined total not to exceed $78,339.00.
Consideration and approval to award Bid No. 0195-04 to Move
Solutions for the relocation of library furnishings and materials, in an
amount not to exceed $10,523.00; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items 10 F, G and I were pulled for separate consideration.
Items 10 A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Resolution
031495.1, C carrying Resolution No. 031495.2, D carrying Resolution No. 031495.3, E, H, J,
K and L. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10 F --
Councilmember Reitman filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and withdrew from
discussion and voting on this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
made a presentation to the Council. Tim House, representing the Applicant, addressed questions
of Council. Terry Mitchell, representing the Applicant's engineering firm, addressed Council
concerning the preservation of trees. Mayor Pro Tem requested that the question be divided on
the name change. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve a name change from MacArthur
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Park Subdivision to the Peninsulas of Coppell with the condition that any expenses incurred by
the City because of the name change are to be paid by the developer, not to exceed an amount
of two hundred fifty ($250) dollars. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion
carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve the
final plat of the newly named Peninsulas of Coppell provided the various fees will be required
to be paid, such as water, sewer and park impact fees. Councilmember Alexander seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Reitman
rejoined Council at the conclusion of this item.
Item 10 G --
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Item 10 G with the following conditions: 1)
execution and recording of deed restrictions; 2) execution, filing and incorporation of
homeowners' association agreement; 3) execution of development and maintenance agreement;
execution of special warranty deed for Lot 23; and payment of all applicable development fees.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10 I --
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor
Pro Tern Robertson moved to award Bid #Q-0195-01, Shadow Ridge/Devonshire Drainage
Improvement Project # DR 94-01, to Humphrey & Morton in the amount of $88,495.70 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign, as recommended by the Assistant City Manager/City Engineer.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1091, Slider & Blues, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial-Special Use Permi0 to allow the
enclosure of the patio area to create more indoor space and a private room on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap
Roads, at the request of The Peter Buell Company, Inc.
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
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CITY COUNCIL ~EETIN~:
ITEM CAPTION:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
March 14, 1995
Consideration and approval of MacArthur Park, Final Plat, to allow
development of a 50-lot residential subdivision on property located on
the east and west sides of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 2,000
feet north of Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Carter & Burgess,
SUBMITTED BY: Gary L. Sieb
TITLE: Director of Planning & Community
STAFF COMMENTS: ~'
Date of P&Z Meeting: February 16, 1995
Decision of Commission: Approval (5-0) with Commissioners Lowry,
Wheeler, Tunnell, Redford, and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
EXPLANATION:
Approval ~ Denial
Please see attachment for conditions.
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