Riverchase-5/PP-AG 910924 AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY COUNCIL h~-RTING September Z4, 1991 ITEM NUMBER ~'~'
ITEM CAPTION;
Consideration and approval of a preliminar~ plat request for Riverchase Estates Addition
(PD-118), located approximately 2,110 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of
Riverchase Drive, at the request of Heath ~nd Knight Properties.
SUBMITTED BY: ~
EVALUATION OF ITEM:
STAFF ~an~g Director
OTHER REP.:
DATE:
Date of Planning & Zonlno~ Meeting: August Z9, 1991 (Special Called Hearing)
Decision of P]annin~ & Zoning Commission: Approval (S-O) with the following conditions:
1. no alleys on golf course lots
Z. Riverchase Drive must be completed all the way through
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
RIVERCHASE ESTATES - PRELIMINARY PLAT
P & Z HEARING DATE: Au§ust 29, 1991
C. C. HEARING DATE: September 24, 1991
LOCATION:
Approximately 2110 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the
west side of Riverchase Drive.
SIZE OF AREA: 47.015 Acres
REQUEST:
Approval of a preliminary plat of Riverchase Estates.
APPLICANT:
Heath & Knight Properties
16660 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 248-9190
Dowdey & Assoc. (Engineer)
Mr. Bill Anderson
16250 Dallas Parkway
Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75248
(214) 931-0694
HISTORY:
In September of 1990 a portion.of this 47 acre tract (27.5
acres) was preliminary platted into an 84 lot subdivision.
Because of the nine month expiration period, that plat is
now null and void.
TRANSPORTATION:
Riverchase Boulevard is proposed to be a four lane,
undivided roadway contained within a 70 foot right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
The surrounding area is currently vacant or contains
Riverchase Golf Course. Current zoning is (SF-9) on the
subject tract, (SF-12-SUP) (Golf Course) on the west, south
and north, and (SF-9) on the east.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Proposes low density, single-family development on
subject tract as well as on the surrounding land area.
the
ITEM 5
ANALYSIS:
Because the applicant was having some contract
difficulties in June, he asked to postpone taking action on
this request until July. In July, there are still several
problems with this plat that had yet to be resolved.
Primary among them was the obligation this developer had to
the overall development of the entire Riverchase
development. Who would pay for the linear park, for
example, how much, when, what does the park plan look like,
etc., etc. With re§ard to Riverchase Boulevard, how is the
road extended to its ultimate length, who is responsible
for the road on golf course property, etc.? These and
other issues needed to be addressed before staff could make
a recommendation on this plat. The accompanying letter
discusses many of our concerns. We will elaborate on staff
position in the briefing session.
As an aside, we would point out that the preliminary plat
approved last September on a comparably sized site
contained 84 lots, this plat show 92 on the same land area,
a slightly increased density overall.
ALTERNATIVES: 1) Approve the preliminary plat
2) Deny the preliminary plat
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Preliminary Plat
2) Louis Lebowitz Letter of August 2, 1991
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DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
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August 2, 1991
ViA FAX NO. 399-0948
Mr. Gary L. Sled
Director Of Planning & Co~unity Services
City of Coppell
P. O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas %5019
Dear Gary:
Pursuant to our work session yesterday, following is a summary of
how we wouJd prepose deal_ins with the landscaping and maintenance
of the linear park, as well as the other issues raised at the work
~e~ion.
As discussed, we would propose to turn the linear park into a green
~pace area. This area wouid be seeded, as necessary, and mowed on
a regular basis. We would propose to do this in conjunction with
the development of the fzrst parcel of the property in question,
which, actually, abuts the linear park. Thereafter, the
maintenance of the linear park would be assumed by the existing
homeowners' association.
With respect to the second access road to Belt Line Road (Pairway
Drive), which was originally contemplated to be located east of Mac
Arthur Boulevard, we believe that this ~.ssue should be addressed at
the time that the parcel abutting this proposed s~reet is
developed.
With respect to the other commitments originally made by Terra to
the City in 1985, concerning this development, the general decline
in real estate values over the last five years, and the reality of
the market today, make it difficult, if not impossiDle, for any new
developer to assume these commitments, to the extent that they
exceed current zoning, landscaping, and other requirements of the
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City:.~ According, with the exception of the foregoing, we would,
respectfully, request that no special requirements be imposed upon
this development.
Sincerely,
SLJ COMPANY~ TRUSTEE
By: .~.~
· H. Lebowitz, Direotor
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Thomas, Morton and Cowman voting in favor of the motion and Mayor
Pro Tem Smothermon, Councilmen Nelson and Weaver voting against the
motion with Mayor Wolfe breaking the tie.
20.
Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat request for
Turnberry Village, located south of Sandy Lake Road, and east
of the extension of Riverchase Drive, at the request of
Huffines and Partners, Inc.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself from this item for
possible Conflict of Interest. Planning and Zoning Director Gary
Sieb made a presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb stated that this
is a 31.6 acre tract of ground proposed as a preliminary plat
located in Riverchase development. The corrected plat is marked
"Exhibit A". Mike Daniel, 1800 North Central, Dallas, an engineer
representing the applicant, was present to discuss this request
with Council. Don Huffines, 216 W. Main, Lewisville, stated the
Homeowner's Association would be a subdivision Homeowner's
Association (Turnberry Village) of the Riverchase Master
Homeowner's Association. Mr. L. H. Lebowitz was also present
representing this item. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the
preliminary plat request for Turnberry Village including a copy of
the Master Association minutes and also that four items from the
Planning & Zoning Commission be incorporated as Exhibit A.
Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. Councilmen Nelson amended
the motion to include a brick wall along Riverchase Boulevard on
the West side of the subdivision. The motion carried 4-1 with
Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion.
21.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a zoning change request,
Case #PD-118, from (SF-9) Single-Family-9, to (PD-SF-9)
Planned Development Single-Family-9, on property located
approximately 2,110 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, along the
west side of Riverchase Drive, and containing 47.015 acres, at
the request of Heath and Knight Properties, prospective
purchaser.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself from this item for
possible Conflict of Interest. Planning and Zoning Director Gary
Sieb made the presentation to the Council stating there are 160
lots instead of the 106 lots in this tract of ground. He also
proposed a plan to include a berm at the linear park intersection
with MacArthur to obstruct view of the linear park under the high-
power lines easement. Mr. L. H. Lebowitz, 3918 University, Dallas
and Ken Murchison, 4123 North Central, Dallas stated they would be
happy to answer any questions the Council may have. Sam Wise
representing Heath and Knight properties, 16660 Dallas Parkway,
Dallas spoke in favor of the request and stated there is a Master
Homeowner's Association which provides for individual communities
to have separate Homeowner's Associations. Councilman Nelson moved
to approve Item 21 with the three stipulations recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and also that any landscaping must be
completed bydeveloper and maintainedbya homeowner's association.
Motion was denied with Councilmen Thomas, Cowman and Nelson voting
in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and Morton voting
against the motion. Councilmen Morton moved to approve zoning
change request, Case $PD-118, with three conditions being met and
any landscaping placed be irrigated and any houses abutting the
golf course have fences as described bythe applicant. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
22.
Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat request for
Riverchase Estates Addition (PD-X18), located approximately
2,110 feet mouth of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of
Riverchase Drive, at the request of Heath and
Properties.
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Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself from this item for
possible Conflict of Interest. Planning and Zoning Director Gary
Sieb made the presentation to the Council requesting approval of
Item 23 with the following two conditions:
1. No alleys on golf course lots
2. Riverchase Drive must be completed all the way through
Councilman Morton moved to approve Item 22 preliminary plat request
Case # PD-118 and to include the three conditions discussed in Item
21, along with above two conditions and any landscaped placed will
be irrigated and any houses abutting the golf course have fences as
described by the applicant; and also there be a minimum 2,000 sq ft
air conditioned house size. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
The motion carried with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
23.
Consideration and approval of an Historic District Zoning
Ordinance.
Planning and Zoning Director Gary Sieb made the presentation to the
Council. Mr. Sieb stated that we should take a look at the text
that will be included in the Historic District Zoning Ordinance.
He indicated a clarification should be made in Section 3 to state
that one of the five board members will serve as the Historic
Preservation Officer. Lindy Thomas, 513 Parkview Place, Chairman
of the Coppell Historic District Committee, stated that after a
two-year study, the committee determined Coppell is interested in
preserving the old town area. Councilman Nelson moved to approve
the Coppell Historic District Zoning Ordinance text with one
amendment in Section 3 that one of the five board members serve as
the Historic Preservation Officer. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Thomas and Nelson voting in
favor of the motion.
24.
Consideration and approval of a resolution establishing a
policy to determine the placement of City employees when
implementing a new compensation plan.
Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Vivyon Bowman made the
presentation to the Council. He stated a resolution is necessary
to ensure that all employees are given necessary consideration as
to appropriate placement on a new compensation plan. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon moved to approve Resolution 092491.2 establishing a
policy to determine placement of City employees when implementing
a new compensation plan. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
25.
Discussion by City Manager of report related to the personnel
policy study.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff made the presentation to Council and
stated that he understands that Council would like to respond to
these employee concerns very quickly, but he is somewhat concerned
that if we act too hastily, he might overlook some significant
element, underestimate the impact of the change on the operation of
the organization, or create a possible negative impact on other
policies and practices. The report indicated that "interpretive
and/or administrative action" was the basis of much of the concern
expressed by the employees, which is the result of not having
standard operating procedures (SOPS) which correspond to the
policies, as well as lack of training and enforcement of policies.
Council stated a concern about not knowing anything on this issue
until the 19th week. Council requested that all employees be made
aware that this process is a long-term item. Council also requested
that employee manuals be provided to Council and each employee as
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