Staff memo re case and add. zcADDITIONAL LAND AREAS WHICH MAY BE
CONSIDERED FOR REZONING
ZC-553 (CH)
On April 12, 1994, in considering zoning change ZC-553 (CH), in which Planning Commission
had recommended SF-7 on the TH-1 parcel, SFo7 on the MF-1 parcel, and O on the MF-2
parcel with the buffer strip (see attached map), the Council held the case over to the June 14
public hearing and directed the Commission to consider elements of the attached letter from Art
Hewett, dated April 8,1994 and addressed to City Manager Witt (who distributed the letter to
Council). In discussion with the Chair of the Commission, it was suggested that Mr. Hewett's
letter be distributed to Commission before any definitive action was taken involving any rezoning
hearings so that a comprehensive analysis of the proposal could be discussed among the
Commission. After discussion and the practicality of such a request has been thoroughly
investigated, the Commission may wish to take some formal action. One item that was raised
early in staff comments was the density of the proposed TH development as opposed to the
density of the current MF-2 zoning. The attached note was conveyed to staff by Jerry Ragsdale,
Mr. Hewett's assistant. Staff will be prepared to discuss this item in detail at the hearing.
Other Areas for Possible Rezoning
There are other areas which may be subject to further study for rezoning including the area just
south of the bridge on MacArthur Blvd., an area along Sandy Lake Road, and other sites that
may be discussed by Commission members. Staff will be prepared to comment on these and
other areas at the public hearing.
Item 17
REPUBLIC PROPERTY GROUP. INC.
Arthur E. Hewett
Pre~ident'CEC)
April 8, 1994
Mr. Jim Witt
City Manager
Post Office Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Jim.-
The purpose of this letter is to confirm the position of Republic,
as owner and developer of Riverchase, concerning two specific points of
negotiation during this downzoning process. As you well know, on
January 28, 1992 - only two years ago - the Coppell City Council
unanimously reconfirmed the existing zoning at Riverchase. That
reconfirmation was an integral part of Republic's purchase decision.
For this reason, we believe that Riverchase zoning deserves separate
treatment from other tracts in Coppell. Nonetheless, in a spirit of
compromise, we are committed to seeking a middle ground which
accommodates moderate and reasonable viewpoints.
If the City Council will honor its recent commitment to Riverchase
zoning, I hereby commit Republic to the following obligations~
1. 40 Acre MF-2 Tract. This tract is situated south of Riverchase
Drive, and north of the railroad track. It was originally zoned HF-2 in
1985. The zoning was also designated MF-2 by the Comprehensive Plan in
1987. It is zoned MF-2 currently and is not targeted by the Planning
Commission for downzoning. Please see Exhibit A for its location.
Our commitment on this tract is to develop one and two story,
single family, for sale (not rental) townhomes which is permitted by the
MF-2 zoning. We will begin with a first phase of approximately 45 homes
and continue with other phases, so long as a reasonable market exists.
We will begin this process immediately (within two weeks) by submitting
a preliminary plat for the City's approval process. We will work with
the City Staff in a cooperative spirit to present to the Planning
Commission and City Council a single family neighborhood acceptable to
all.
2. Future CED Sales. There has been speculation that if the City
Council confirms the MF zoning at Riverchase but does not approve the
CED plat, then Republic might sell CED another MF tract with confirmed
MF zoning. We will not - period.
8440 Walnut Hill Lane, 8th Floor · Lock Box 3 · Dallas, Texas 75231 · (214) 373-6666 · Fax (214) 691-4023
Mr. Jim Witt
City of Coppell
April 8, 1994
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I trust that this will confirm Republic's commitment to the City on
these points, as well as our willingness to cooperate in seeking a fair
resolution.
Sincerely yo~s,
AEH/Jlb
Attachment
cc: Members of the City Council
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