Waterside P3/PP-CS 931018October 18, 1993
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Mr. Gary L. Sieb
Director of Planning and Community Services
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75015
RE: Waterside Estates #3 - Preliminary Plat
Dear Mr. Sieb:
On Thursday, October 21, 1993 we will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission to
request approval of the above referenced preliminary plat.
As you are aware, one of the provisions of the plat is the elimination of alleys. We submit to
you the following as considerations for approval of this request:
Since almost one-half of the addition is already front entry (lake lots), the
elimination of alleys will provide for a more harmonious neighborhood.
The existing lots backing to MacArthur and Parkway Blvds. in Waterside Estates
//2 are not alley served.
The intersection of MacArthur and Parkway Blvds. will be more attractive if the
homes are front entry.
Enclosed please find photographs comparing front entry and rear entry homes that abut
thoroughfares in the City of Coppell.
We hope that you and the Planning and Zoning Commission will agree with our reasoning and
recommend approval of the preliminary plat.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Brady
President
Standard Pacific of Dallas
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Peymn Wea~mr
701 Dove Circle
Coppell, Texas 75019
214-462-7980
September 28, 1993
Frank Trando
Aoting City Manager
City of Coppell
FAX: 214-393-0948
Gary Seib
City Counoil and Mayor
Planning and Zoning Commission
Frank & Gary et al:
I expect to raise 8cwne i,~uea on item 12 of tonight's agenda re: Standard Pacific
replat of Wetemide Estates #3.
When the area immediately west of the tract in question was zoned and platted !
asked ,peoific~ly for more deta~8 and careful attention to the amenities provided by
the developer in the aras8 designated as common areas which were to be established
by the developer and maintained by the homeowner's association.
For instance, I suggested nice landscaping and ~'ne benches be placed for walkem
passing by to rest and enjoy the view of the lake. I don't believe my wording was
· pecilic nor contained in the motion but I received assurance from the developer's
representative, Mr. Anclemon, that the oommon ames would be done nicoly and we
would be proud of the amenities provided to the development and community. At one
point I requested the developer provide detailed drawings of the common areas 8o we
would know exactly what we were getting; I believe I backed off the request for
additional details after receiving assurance they had grand plans for amenities. Shame
on mel
With extreme disappointment I have watched this area develop with tittle or no
attention being paid to the common areas. To wit:
· The common area on Greenway east of CheLgea Bay has only four small
Willow tree~ and grace.
· The bridge over the waterway on Spygla88 between Greenway and
Shorewood has no vegelatiort other than ~ Jasmine and weeds. Shrub8
and seating benches would be more appropriate where pasaemby could literally
· it and look directly down over the waterway
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· Common areas at the end of Teal Cul-de-sac and on Shorswood Dr,
between Island Bay and Shorewood Court have no improvements whatsoever
even though homes are being constructed in the immediate area. The
perimeter of the waterway in this new area in overgrown with weeckm and it
appears no maintenance is be{no performed.
What better way is there for residents of the area to re~eive full benefit of the common
are. aa they pay to maintain than to have benches to sit on while overlooking the lake?
The exclusive uae of wrought iron fences adjacent to the lake was brilliant and adds to
the openne~ and beauty of the development.
I have on occasion bccn characterized as one who asks for too much detail... I
believe the term micro-managing is in vogue. But I believe that if Coppelt is truly to
develop as a city with a "Beautiful Future' then we must ensure developers live up to
their commitments. If verbal agreements will not be honored then I am prepared to
seek specific language, detailed renderings and samples of any and all amenities
called for by our ordinan~ or volunteered by developers as part of the development
process.
I am absolutely appallecj at the opportunity we (myself included) missed in the areas
described above by allowing a developer to 'hand-wave" assuranoes rather than
getting it written down and agrccd to. Time and again we look back over decisions
made and find that "...it wasn't part of the motion' or '...that's not the way I understood
it (a la Turkey Nob!)' or '...we've gotta do it now or the deal goes away", i have yet
to see a development plan for a piece of properly come back through the process
which was worse than a development plan that was previously denledl We should be
accommodating but not to the extent we make decisions lacking sufficient detail to
provide the maximum benefit to the community.
While the issues raised herein do not pertain to the agenda item tonight, the same
principals are involved and past ;mrforrnance oourd be valid criteria for evaluating the
merits of their plan.
These matters are brought to your attention so you may be prepared for questions
which may arise tonight.
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City Council Place I
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