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CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
April 12, 1994
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case ~ZC-
554(CH) from R and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-
18, SF-ED, and/or MF-1, on a total of approximately 18.85 acres of
land located south of Thweatt Road, east of Branchwood Trail and north
of Autumnwood Lane; more particularly described in the Dallas County
Records as Abstract #624, tract #12.
SUBMITTED B6 Gary L. Sieb ' ,}
TITLE: ~T~r., ~of Planning"~
Comm. Services
STAFF COMMENTS:
Date of P&Z Meetinq: March 14, 1994
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (5-0) to change zoning to SF-9
(Single Family-9)on approximately 18 acres. See attachment.
Commissioners Alexander, Wheeler, Thompson, Tunnell and Hildebrand
voted to approve. Commissioners Meador and Redford were absent.
INITIALS~,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Denial
EXPLANATION:
Because of written opposition to this proposed zoning change, a 3/4
vote of Council (6 votes) will be required for the Planning Commission
recommendation to be followed.
BUDGET ANT.$
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
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SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION FOR AGENDA ITEM
STAMP RECEIVED BY CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITH ITEM:
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NO. OF ORIGINALS REQUIRED
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RESOLUTION ..................... :
PROCLAMATION .................. :
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LOCATION MAPS .................. :
ZONING PLANS ....................
PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLATS ...........
SITE PLANS .......................
LANDSCAPE PLANS .................
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DATE PUBLISHED IN THE CITIZENS' ADVOCATE: March 25, 1994
(to meet legal requirements prior to consideration by council)
NOTIFICATION TO: Property owner and residents within 200 feet of said property
METHOD OF CONTACT: Notice
NOTES
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PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PUBLIC HEARING
Case No. ZC-554 (CH)
Location: South and east of the intersection of Coppell Road and Thweatt Road
Size:
Approximately 18 acres
Owner:
Cistercian Monastery, Our Lady of Dallas, Inc.
Existing Zoning:
(R) Retail on two parcels having a combined acreage of approximately 4
acres; MF-2 on the remainder with FP designation
Proposed Zoning: SF (with numerical classification to be determined at hearing)
Master Plan:
Shows Retail as most appropriate
Recommendation:
'SF' apInmm most appropriate for this parcel for a numbex of
including the fact that we have an ovmmq~ply of 'R" zoned land in the
city, the southern portion of the existing 'R' tract is land-l~kml with no
parcel is mo small to develop economically by itself due lo tho floodplain
dditio , if the tract was
tract, on~ is left with acreage of sufficient size to dm, clop Inopedy-in
Planning Commission Action of March 14, 1994:
'SF-9' on approximately 18 acres.
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. Arthur Hewett, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, President and owner of Republic
Property; Steve Means, 4028 Windsor, Dallas, Jim Kirby, 5720 LBJ Freeway, #120, Dallas;
Bob Voelker, 8445 Freeway Parkway, #650, Irving; Bill Dahlstrom 1700 Pacific Avenue,
Dallas; and Dennis Winzeler, 5950 Berkshire Lane, representing Vista Properties spoke against
the proposal. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this
proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadow Glen Circle; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow; Chuck
Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Dr. Zack Dameron, III, 440 Beacon
Hill Drive; Dr. Keith Shorn, 751 Pelican; Charles Lipscomb, 837 Blue Jay; Harley Staber, 751
Blue Jay Lane; Dr. Gerald Ettleman, 113 Sand Point Court; Ivan Loftier, 1319 Westchester
Drive; and Candy Sheehan, 759 Pelican Lane; spoke in favor of this proposal. Kirk King, 1219
Cambridge Drive, District Manager for TU Electric, declared a neutral stance and addressed the
power line issue. At the request of Councilmember Stably, Ken Griffin, City Engineer,
addressed the Council concerning the traffic issue surrounding the Belfline Road/MacArthur
Boulevard intersection. After discussion and a failed motion, Councilmember Stably moved to
continue the public hearing on ZC-553 to June 14, 1994 and direct Planning & Zoning
Commission to conduct a Public Hearing as soon as possible to determine appropriate zoning
for the area south of Riverchase Drive within the Riverchase Addition which is presently zoned
MF-2 to specifically address overall reduction in density and to pursue the option of owner-
occupied housing and to address the community's need for office. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Weaver voting against the motion.
14.
Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-553(CH) to change
the zoning 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, approximating 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 51., and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
This item was not considered due to Item 13 not being approved.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-554(CH) from R and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-ED, and/or
MF-1, on a total of approximately 18.85 acres of land located south of
Thweatt Road, east of Branchwood Trail and north of Autumnwood Lane;
more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract//624,
tract #12.
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. Jim Hartnett, Jr., 1601 Elm Street, Dallas spoke against this proposal on behalf
of the Cistertian Monastery. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
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of this proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow;
Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; and Kevin Marshall, 202 Richmond Court spoke in favor
of this proposal. After two failed motions, Councilmember Watson moved to hold the Public
Heating open and continue to the May 10, 1994 City Council Meeting. Councilmember
Reitman seconded the motion; the motion tied 3-3 with Councilmember Stahly, Watson and
Reitman voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers
Weaver and Mayo voting against the motion. Mayor Morton cast his vote in favor of the
motion, resulting in the motion being carried 4-3.
16.
Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case Z -~:~7,:f~3.LC.~ to change
the zoning from R and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, and/or MF-1,
on a total of approximately 18.85 acres of land located south of Thweatt Road,
east of Branchwood Trail and north of Autumnwood Lane; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract //624, tract //12, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was not considered due to Item 15 not being approved.
A recess was held at this point in the meeting.
17.
PI. rBLIt~ HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
~ from 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,
and/or MF-1, on approximately 90 acres located on a tract of land at the
northeast corner of Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract 624, tracts 1 and 3, and
Village at Cottonwood Creek H, Addition.
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. Gary Sanford, 4345 Ken Michael, Fort Worth; and Jamie Cornelius, 3131
McKinney, g200, Dallas, representing the Sowell Company spoke against this proposal. The
Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Caroline
Zwirko, 334 Drexel; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow; Chuck
Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; Clint Parsons, 327 Fairview Court; Jim Arnet, 603 Sandlewood
Court; Kevin Marshall, 202 Richmond Court; Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation; Barbara Schmidt,
125 Whispering Hills Drive; Todd Jones, 314 Fairview Court; and Stu Bowers, 326 Fairview
Court spoke in favor of this proposal.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at this time.
EXECIfrlVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 12:00 midnight as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 12:10 a.m. and opened the
Regular Session continuing with Item 17.
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